I posted earlier this month a list of some of Florida’s conservative bloggers. One of them, Doyle of A Cool Change noted that I missed some. So I started with his blogroll and identified a few more. NOTE: There may … Continue reading
Okay, I’m not asking why businesses should oppose the plan by Hometown Democracy to require a referendum for any and all amendments to local government comprehensive land use plan. It’s obvious. It is a bad idea. It will kill Florida’s … Continue reading
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando-based Republican political consultant Ralph Gonzalez was killed Tuesday, in what appears to be a murder-suicide. My hear and prayers go out to his family and friends. He was a friendly, jovial character, usually upbeat … Continue reading
UPDATE: After reading Henry’s comments below – I have changed my mind. I am keeping the rest of this post, though, so my readers can see my thought processes. Okay, I won’t say this very often — and I know … Continue reading
A number of news outlets — and a few other blogs — have written about the end of PIP in Florida. “PIP” – no, not a Dickens character – is the requirement that all drivers carry personal injury protection as … Continue reading
I have stayed out of the whole EPC-wetlands mess with the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. (Wayne Garcia’s posts on the subject can be found under his “environment” tag here. You can also find some on Sticks of Fire’s … Continue reading
I was recently asked to compile a list of Conservative Blogs… and, as you know, I have a keen interest in trying to add more “red” to the Florida blogosphere. There are a few the are exclusively – or almost … Continue reading
Back in April, I served on the panel here in Tampa Bay for an FCC public hearing. They were taking testimony on proposed changes to the ownership of television stations, radio stations, and newspapers. A lot of the comments, especially … Continue reading
I read a post today on Firedoglake from a link on Discourse.net, written by University of Miami law professor Michael Froomkin. The Firedoglake post was entitled “Correspondence School“ – a quick lesson on effectively communicating with your Representative and Senator … Continue reading
As of right now, there are officially no men named Thompson in the race for President. Tommy Thompson — the former Governor of Wisconsin and former Health & Human Services Secretary — officially withdrew from the race for the Republican … Continue reading