Tag Archives: Florida

A Poor Haircut

Posted on 05/14/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Darkow In other news, an aide to Florida Governor Rick Scott has resigned after allegations that he steered government contracts to personal friends surfaced. Share

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Higher Education

Posted on 04/28/2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, Florida Governor Rick Scott’s plan to drug-test state employees has been declared unconstitutional. Again. This is the second time. Maybe third time’s a charm? Share

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Sad Stories

Posted on 04/23/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, Sanford, Florida police chief Bill Lee resigned today for his handling of the investigation, or a lack thereof, of the shooting of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, however the city council has rejected … Continue reading →

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What Could Go Wrong?

Posted on 04/06/2012 at 6:15 pm by JM Ashby

This is one of those instances where I end up shaking my head and saying to myself “only in America.” According to a report from the Miami New Times, corroborated by the leader of the group, a Neo-Nazi white nationalist … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Guns…

Posted on 04/03/2012 at 4:00 pm by JM Ashby

…but not your string? If you’re hoping to attend the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida this year, remember to leave your Super-Soakers, PVC pipe, and balls of yarn at home. If you want to bring your pistols or rifles … Continue reading →

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Obamacare vs Idontcare

Posted on 04/01/2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Chris Weyant In other news, the parents of Trayvon Martin are requesting a federal investigation of state attorney Norm Wolfinger under suspicion that he interfered with the investigation conducted by local detectives. Share

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Religious Liberty!

Posted on 03/03/2012 at 4:00 pm by JM Ashby

The Right Wing is very, very concerned about the threat to religious liberty posed by the Obama Administration. So concerned that they’re outlawing some forms of religious expression while enshrining their own. Yesterday, within the span of 24 hours, the … Continue reading →

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DOJ Challenges Another Discriminatory Voting Law

Posted on 03/03/2012 at 2:30 pm by JM Ashby

The Department of Justice is signaling that it may file a challenge to a new Florida law which prohibits third-party non-profits from registering voters on the grounds that the state has not proven the law isn’t discriminatory. The Justice Department … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on 02/18/2012 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

“What’s wrong with state employees?” said Sen. Dennis Jones, R-Seminole. “We should be taking care of them, rather than kicking them under the bus.” -Dennis Jones on his opposition to Rick Scott’s privatization plans Indeed. What’s wrong with state employees? … Continue reading →

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Backseat Drivers

Posted on 02/04/2012 at 7:30 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Darkow In other news, the chairman of the Florida Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriation, Sen. Mike Fasano (R), was stripped of his chairmanship this week because of his opposition to Governor Rick Scott’s plan … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Over Yet

Posted on 02/01/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed the state’s “Right to Work” legislation into law today. It’s all about jobs he says. Low paying jobs, I infer. Also — Mitt Romney committed another huge gaffe … Continue reading →

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A Grandiose Launch

Posted on 01/31/2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Cole Polls close in Florida tonight at 8 pm EST. You can follow the results here if you care to. The Not-Romney candidates have already left the state for Nevada. Share

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Attack Ads

Posted on 01/30/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, Florida Republicans will go to the polls tomorrow to decide who has done the best job of reinforcing their inner prejudices and greed in the nation’s 4th primary. Share

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Florida Clown Car

Posted on 01/27/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – RJ Matson In other news, Attorney General Eric Holder announced the creation of an investigative unit, originally proposed in the State of the Union, which will probe misconduct in the bundling of high-risk, sub-prime mortgage loans into triple-A-rated, … Continue reading →

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More Privatization in Rick Scott’s Florida

Posted on 01/15/2012 at 3:25 pm by JM Ashby

At the behest of Florida Governor Rick Scott, the Republican-controlled state legislature will soon be considering a bill to mandate the privatization of all correctional facilities in 18 counties even though their last attempt to do so was ruled unconstitutional. … Continue reading →

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