As a resident of Florida, my telephone has rung off the hook the past few days. It’s always a computer and it says it is calling for a non-affiliated political organization. It always begins by asking if I admire President Bush. Sometimes I’ve answered yes, sometimes no. Then it goes on to ask about important [...]
Florida
The Democratic candidates for president are not campaigning in Florida. The DNC will not allow the state’s delegates to be seated at the convention – punishing the people of the state for a decision made by the legislature. Nor are the candidates advertising. This means Obama’s word is not getting out. But the decision by [...]
The Candidates on Cuba website has now received three position statements from candidates for president. All from Republicans. It looks as though the Democrats are honoring their pledge to ignore Florida this year.
Everyone in Florida knows that property tax reform is necessary. As a result, the state government has put a Constitutional amendment on the ballot January 29th. Unfortunately, Florida TaxWatch, a non-partisan organization, says the amendment won’t accomplish what is needed. TALLAHASSEE — Amendment 1, the proposed constitutional amendment on Florida property taxes, does not target [...]
Jacksonville, Florida is the largest city in the continental U.S. – about 900-square miles. As a result, there’s not a lot of city-wide activities. Most things are handled at what I would call a community level. Last night, I attended a writer’s group meeting at a public library that serves the Southside area of town. [...]