Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Mr.Turanchik Please Put The Ferry Terminal Somewhere Else

We definitely want the ferry, but we want to keep The Fred and Idah Schultz Preserve the way it is. here

Another Pat Kemp Party In Tampa

Tuesday September 23rd
5:30 - 7:00
5003 West Spring Lake Drive, Tampa
 *rsvp, or to join host committee:  pat@electpatkemp.com

Local greats 
Yolie Capin, Linda Saul-Sena, Mary Mulhern,  Susan Smith, 
Lisa Montelione and Mark Nash will be there. 
What about mayor Bob?

Monday, September 15, 2014

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Big Sugar And The Florida GOP

U.S. Sugar and its allies are not just interested in influencing an upcoming water policy debate in Tallahassee. They are quietly pursuing big development plans on land the state has an option to buy to protect the Everglades. here

GOP Voters we know you guys like to take it deep so we are still offering a free tube of Warming Jelly to make THE Experience More Memorable. Dems if you don't get out and vote you will need a tube of your own.
Send your name and address to
FreeLube@yborcitystogie.com
1 tube per victim, please.

Florida, 7 Old Guys Think They Can Ruin Our Party

Seven former Florida Supreme Court justices signed this column that explains why they oppose Amendment 2 on the November ballot that would legalize medical marijuana. They are former Justices
Parker Lee McDonald, Leander J. Shaw Jr., Stephen H. Grimes, Major B. Harding, Charles T. Wells, Raoul G. Cantero III and Kenneth B. Bell.
here 

Vote Boys And Girls, it's your time!

 Amendment 2 fears were 
already rejected
Here is what Jon Mills, a state constitutional scholar, a former speaker of the Florida House and dean emeritus of the University of Florida College of Law. He defended the Amendment 2 ballot wording before the Florida Supreme Court. Had to say

KUSH LIBERTY 
Victory Party 
11.4.14 - 7:00 PM  info
@ Tequilas in Ybor

Everything You Wanted To Know About Stacy White By Scott Adams

George Zimmerman Threatens To Kill Again After Road Rage Incident

The truth is, marijuana is good

It is good for the earth.
It is good for our bodies.
And it's good for our minds.

Don't believe us?  Check this out

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Tampa Cabbie Tim Fasano Calling For National Taxi Strike


Tim, you are filming a video while you are driving?

They're after us. Time to fight back

The opposition to medical marijuana just bought $1.6 million in advertising - and is clearly poised to buy a lot more.
Their goal? To keep those suffering from cancer, MS, AIDS, epilepsy and other conditions from accessing the medicine they know works. We can't let undecided voters hear their fear-mongering and lies without hearing the facts from us.

We need you to contribute (or contribute again) now.  Please do so
here

"Against" - Gwen Graham for Congress

Florida Superstar John Morgan In Gainesville

John Morgan, the Orlando attorney known for  his boisterous support of medical marijuana, hit Gainesville on the speaking circuit Wednesday. He rolled up to The Swamp restaurant and bar across the street from the University of Florida campus in a red, white and blue tour bus decorated with the message “for the patients.” here
Mr. Morgan when are you coming to Tampa?

Chris Christie In Florida To Campaign For Rick Scott

Scott campaigning with one of his party's least-liked major candidates to run for president, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie? The last time Christie came to Florida, he hid from the news media. here

Charlie Crist gets Bill Clinton, Scott gets this guy.

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Wingnuts Of The Week

Florida's Culture Of Corruption

U.S. Sugar the company that paid for Texas hunting trips for Florida Republican leaders has a deal in the works to turn 67 square miles of agricultural land on the northwest edge of the Everglades into housing and businesses. here

Local Road Pigs

Northbound on Florida Ave at Busch Blvd.
This driver is too good to wait in line like the rest of us. She has to take the vacant turn lane and cut in front of another driver. Does this ever happen to you? Do you let them in? Would you let someone cut in front of you if you were standing in line at the store? the bank? etc?

Weekend of Action In South Tampa

Sunday, September 14ᵗʰ
Shifts begin at 12:30 pm 
2533 W Maryland Ave, Tampa

RSVP

White Board Series: The Pier Process

Florida State University's Right Wing Takeover

Florida State University Faculty Senate members Wednesday questioned the university's search for a president and showed their disdain for candidate Florida GOP Sen. John Thrasher. here

Friday, September 12, 2014

Vote By Mail Florida

For Florida progressives, voting has never been more important...or easier. Voting by mail is convenient and secure, and you’ll have the time to research and 
vote the entire ballot. Sign up to vote by mail right now. Get started by filling out this form

Florida used to be the No. 1 producer of solar energy in the nation

Currently we're 18th
Over the years utilities have grossly influenced the 
Public Service Commission. Florida's largest utilities — 
Florida Power & Light, 
Duke Energy Florida 
and Tampa Electric
want to reduce conservation goals by more than 90 percent and have attacked solar as unreliable and costly. A new coalition will push for increased use of renewable energy in Florida. here

Tampa Group Raíces en Tampa Press Conference With Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

On September 12, 2014 (Today) starting at 11:00 AM Raíces en Tampa will be holding a press conference with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. At the press conference we will announce important policy changes affecting the undocumented community of 
Hillsborough County.
info
Hillborough County Sheriff's Office - 2008 E. 8th Ave. Ybor City, Fl

Police Hate Being Filmed in St Lucie County

What do you love about Florida most?

Please pledge to vote yes on 
Amendment 1 
today to protect the Florida you love!

ISIS Numbers Don't Add Up

Most analysts, estimate the number of ISIS fighters in both 
Iraq and Syria 
to be about 20,000
The Iraqi military and police forces are estimated at more than 
1 million. 
The Syrian army is estimated at 300,000 soldiers. 
These guys can't handle 20,000 fighters? here
Lets send in the the Expendables, they will handle it.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Great Work Raíces en Tampa

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will no longer jail immigrants who are being investigated for deportation, a policy change that brings the agency in line with other local sheriff's offices.
Local immigration activist group Raíces en Tampa is taking credit for the change. here

Hillsborough County, Pat Kemp Needs Our Help

Donate now to support Pat Kemp’s campaign for Hillsborough County Commission. here 

Repeal Duke Energy's “Utility Tax

In less than 60 days, with your help, I’ll be your new state Senator in Tampa Bay. Today, I’m making you this promise: the first bill I file in Tallahassee will be to repeal Duke Energy's “Utility Tax,” aka the nuclear cost recovery fee, and mandate a refund to the consumers Duke has been fleecing for the past 8 years. here