Florida leads the country in death row exonerations. It certainly makes sense that Representative Matt Gaetz would prefer to make executions quicker. Anyone who can think should come to the conclusion that is quite the opposite result a logical thinking person would come to. If Florida has such a problem obtaining correct verdicts in capital… Continue reading
Posts Tagged → Florida
My Favorite Blogs
I spend a good portion of my day reading political blogs, for which I used to use Google Reader. Since Google announced Readers demise a few months ago, I’ve since switched to Feedly and, while it’s visually pleasing with it’s magazine style layout, I do miss the simplicity of Reader. What blogs do I read?… Continue reading
Friday Rant: Orlando Drivers Suck
Every once in awhile certain things just really grind my gears. I know I shouldn’t let it get to me, I know I should just move on. But one of those things that grinds my gears on a daily basis is the drivers in Orlando. They are terrible! I know, I know; everyone going faster… Continue reading
Sanctity of Marriage
We must protect the sanctity of marriage! Sound familiar? It seems to be the constant rhetoric of those who wish to live without equal rights for all. For some reason, a 50% divorce rate and infidelity within marriage creates some sort of sanctity with which we dare not mess. Florida is dragging its feet on… Continue reading
Florida Changed Voting Laws to Suppress Votes
Early voters tend to vote Democrat. So, how did the GOP controlled Florida handle this problem? Reduce early voting. In an article in the Palm Beach Post, former Florida GOP Chair Jim Greer openly admits that the reason for reducing early voting was to suppress votes and increase the chances of GOP candidates winning. “The… Continue reading
Rubio Balks on Age of Earth
Marco Rubio, Republican Senator from Florida, is a highly conservative man with whom I disagree on many issues. I will say this about him, though, he is incredibly charismatic. I rarely see him stumble during interviews. But, now that he appears to be testing the waters for a 2016 Presidential run (yes, it’s starting already),… Continue reading
Election 2012
This is not a discussion of the results of the election of 2012; this is a discussion of my experience as a participant in the election of 2012. I served as a Democratic Poll Watcher. Most people don’t even know Poll Watchers exist so I’m not surprised if you missed us at your precinct. As… Continue reading
Go Vote!
Tomorrow is the big day. Tomorrow is election day. If you haven’t voted absentee or at one of the many early voting locations, tomorrow is your day to have your voice heard. Make your voice heard; go vote! The best national information can be found here. For those in the pivotal state of Florida, you can find… Continue reading
Top 5 Political Blogs in my Google Reader
I spend a good portion of my day reading political blogs. I read liberal blogs, for sure, but I also read objective and conservative blogs as I enjoy hearing differing viewpoints. What follows is a list of my five favorite blogs in my google reader account, in no particular order. 1. Outside The Beltway – Run… Continue reading
29
29: the number of electoral votes the voters of Florida have at their disposal. Florida is crucial this year. Florida is crucial in many elections but it may never be more crucial than it is this year, 2012. According to electionprojection.com, Florida is the 25th most conservative state. That puts us, quite literally, right… Continue reading