By Tom Tillison
Coming off the emotions of the GOP presidential primary, it seems the politicos in the state are in need of a drama fix and have selected redistricting as the drug of choice.
Driven by self absorbed bloggers who have a history of injecting themselves into high profile stories, as if the topic can only be of legitimate concern if it revolves around them, and then brought to a boil by Rush Limbaugh
By Mark Thompson
If you use more recent participation rate the unemployment rate INCREASED to 11.5%. This corresponds with all the data not a DROP from 8.5% to 8.3%.
Either way you calculate it the federal government has decided they do not want Mitt Romney cutting their budgets and the propaganda war is on. Look for this bogus data to continue through election day.
By Tom Tillison
American for Prosperity-FL reports that yesterday, despite loud cries in opposition, SB 1415 by Sen. Nancy Detert was passed favorably out of the Senate Finance & Tourism Committee, and PCB 7206 was allowed introduction as a committee bill (now SB 2098).
The Senate heard the two bills that would implement a sales tax on out-of-state companies that sell products over the internet to Florida residents…
By Mark Thompson
The M2 velocity is at the lowest it has been since records have been available dating back to 1959.
Translated there is a whole lot of money in the system sitting idle, doing nothing. Obama is the all time king of killing a nations appetite for spending. The ultimate buzz kill in the history of mankind.
Sen. Jim Demint
The U.S. Senate voted on two amendments yesterday that show exactly how tightly politicians cling to power. The first vote was on a resolution I offered expressing support for a Constitutional Amendment limiting the number of terms someone can serve in Congress.
The second vote was on an amendment offered by Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) to permanently ban congressional earmarks. We could have won majority support for Toomey’s earmark ban yesterday if every Republican had supported it…
By Florida State Rep. Scott Plakon
As a longtime fan and admirer of Rush Limbaugh, I was disappointed to hear his comments regarding the work of the Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee on which I am honored to serve.
His suggestions that we “rigged” the maps to force Allen West out of Congress are simply ludicrous. I was there…it didn’t happen…
By Tom Tillison
U.S. Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, as far left as a member can get, all but rejects the U.S. Constitution.
In an interview given on Monday with a Middle East TV station, Ginsburg is discussing the forming of a new government in Egypt. She begins by complaining that she is “operating under a rather old constitution… the oldest written constitution still in force in the world.” What she then goes on to says is simply stunning…
By KrisAnne Hall
When I introduced myself, it was clear that Mr. Miller was not happy about being questioned about his vote.
I tried to explain to him the legal issues with the loose language of these sections, but he was unwilling to listen. He became very hostile, even shouting at me at one point. This back and forth went on for a bit and then he replied, “you need to get out of my way because I need to get home to my family”.
Action Alert
In a year where they have to fill a nearly $2 billion shortfall we were bound to see some proposed tax increases.
The Senate has confirmed our fears and on Thursday they will be proposing a new tax on Internet purchases. It is important that your elected officials know that you will not sit idly by while they impose a new tax on you and your families.
By Lloyd Marcus
I attended Newt Gingrich’s party at the Rosen Centre in Orlando last night. Over a hundred media outlets were there. Despite not winning Florida, the mood of Gingrich supporters was extremely upbeat; waving signs, “46 States To Go!” Gingrich’s speech was awesome! He talked about overturning Obama’s policies to which the crowd was elated. He did not mention Romney at all.
I never do this. However, as I surveyed the ballroom, I noticed I was one of only about ten blacks in…
By KrisAnne Hall
Our founders deliberately did not establish a democracy, because in that form of government, the majority would always choke to death the desire for Liberty of a minority. Yet another point that Mrs. Ginsberg might be wise to share with Egypt instead of encouraging them to strive “to achieve a general democracy…”
The dichotomy of her praise and criticism of our founders and our Constitution shows that she is greatly misinformed of both…
By Allen Wilson
Good bye Presidential hoopla we’ll see you in August.
But for now, let’s turn our thoughts to more pressing problems for Florida and the nation. Fasten your seat belts folks; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
This won’t be a Tea Party vs the Establishment event, that’s just so 2010. No, this is a showcase for Agenders, Fair Taxers, Occupiers (well they don’t really vote do they”), and GOOOH’ers…
By Rick Steeby
I am not a fan of this two-party system where your personal beliefs have to be compromised to one party platform or the other based on the lesser of two evils.
I am reminded of my own words of how Congress has become entrenched and regardless of party they are more concerned with the power and the prestige of office then in service to their country.
By Tom Tillison
So after three years of toil by thousands of average everyday citizens who’ve sacrificed far more than they ever cared to, Florida supports John McCain yet again, just in a prettier package.
And just as in 2008, Florida will be the impetus that thrusts this better wrapped version identified as Mitt Romney one step closer to an eventual match up with Barack Obama.
There will be plenty of coverage breaking down the final numbers…
By Allen Wilson
I remember the instant that the mood changed.
As my lens focused beyond the Washington Monument and upon the Capital Dome I recognized that I no longer felt proud of this city. I was embarrassed that under that dome sat men and women who first thought of themselves before they thought of their nation.
