Category Archives: Florida

What a country! Lowlifes in the Florida Legislature

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jorge G

Residents of Florida beware, the Legislature is trying to pass a bill that shields current members, past members , current and past staff from being sued and from requesting depositions from any lawsuits whatsoever. The timing is interesting because the … Continue reading →

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Restaurant review: Carmen’s Top of the Bridge

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jorge G

My wife and I eat out about twice a week depending on our social schedule. On occasion we like to do something special usually around a  date like a birthday or an anniversary or Valentine’s Day. On this V-day I made … Continue reading →

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What a country! The GOP circus continues

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jorge G

Comedy and Political writers everywhere woke up with hard-ons or perky nipples this week when the results of the Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado caucuses came in and showed Rick “Sanctimonious” Santorum winning them all. It was a shock because the pundits … Continue reading →

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The Great Obama Minstrel show

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jorge G

Dear readers I am sure you have wondered when I was going to get around to The Hipster or as he is more commonly known as President Barack Obama. Now is the time that the new year is upon us, … Continue reading →

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Golf Course review, Royal St.Cloud

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jorge G

Located at 5310 Michigan Avenue in St Cloud features three 9hole courses with a distinct links flavor. It has the British side, Irish side and Scottish side. The entire staff is very friendly unlike some of the cranks encountered in some South … Continue reading →

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Gerrymandering the gerrymandering

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Jorge G

In November 2010 voters in Florida overwhelmingly passed Amendments 5 and 6 which were meant to create fair voting districts. This vote was 63% for versus 37 against. The Republican controlled legislature is dragging their feet, stonewalling the process and have … Continue reading →

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Charter Schools: Governor Rick Scott’s Recipe For Disaster, Ahem, Success

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Jorge G

Here in Florida, the land of the blind, deaf, and dumb voters, we have elected another Governor who is enamored of charter schools. The last Governor, Bush IV,  the one with at least half a brain (unlike his brother the … Continue reading →

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The 5% solution

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jorge G

as you can see by the chart corporate tax revenue is at about 5%  that is where I got my figures, that is why I say that corporations should pay their fair share

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The great Satan

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jorge G

No, this column is not about the ex-wife ( pick one, any of them). Will leave that for another piece. This is about the demise of the world’s number one terrorist, Osama Bin Laden,  who sank to rest on May … Continue reading →

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What is Governor Queeg afraid of?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jorge G

The governor of Florida finally agreed to a prescription pill  registry and I will give him props for finally caving in to the will of the people, the legislature, common sense, public opinion, law enforcement, the FBI, the corner hot … Continue reading →

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