If you’ve been paying attention, you already know that, much like his brother, Jeb! feels that democracy would be much better without all that messy voting and stuff. See, Republicans are in charge of all branches of Florida government, but they aren’t satisfied with that. They remain outraged that mere citizens such as you and [...]
Archive for September, 2004
Roger Ratfuck
September 21, 2004
Was a well known Repuublican operative the source of theRather memos? The hot rumor in New York political circles has Roger Stone, the longtime GOP activist, as the source for Dan Rather’s dubious Texas Air National Guard “memos.” The irony would be delicious, since Rather became famous confronting President Nixon, in whose service a very [...]
Kerry / Edwards make Florida return
September 21, 2004
Hillsborough: Edwards to discuss health care, raise funds in Tampa Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards is set to appear in Tampa today to talk about health care and raise money for the Democratic party. In the afternoon, the North Carolina senator will hold a town hall-style meeting for invited guests at the National Association [...]
Get Up with MorningWood
September 21, 2004
Get Up with MorningWood, on 70,000 Watt Community Radio WMNF 88.5 fm, Tampa, and streaming at wmnf.org. 4 to 6 am (eastern) every Tuesday! Studio line: 813-239- WMNF WOOD Blogging on the radio Today on MorningWood, it’s old standards day – no central theme, but plenty of subtle and not so subtle musical and spoken [...]
Recruiters are people too blood sucking maggots preying on the poor!
September 20, 2004
Today’s Tampa Tribune has an article on those nice military recruiters who are helping out poor and minority students by sending them off to die young in a foreign war in order to save them from a miserable life f poverty here in the US. So, why would any sane person join the Army these [...]
Register NOW to vote in November
September 17, 2004
You only have until October 4 to register. Contact your local County Supervisor of Elections and get it done. As of this writing, the state site that allows for online registration is down, with a note promising to be back up by Thursday the 16th. They’re blaming the hurricane. Try this link, or just pop [...]
KerEdVolOrCon?!?
September 15, 2004
Kerry / Edwards Volunteer Organizing Convention Saturday, September 18, 2004 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Iron Workers Local 397 10201 US Hwy. 92 East Tampa, FL 33610 Printable pdf flier here. (NOTE: wrong zip code. The correct zip code is 33610)
Become a “Poll Watcher” in FL
September 15, 2004
Election Protection Volunteer Become a “Poll Watcher” in FL and Stop Voting Rights Violations on Election Day FL has been identified as one of nine states nationwide that are at “high risk” for voting rights violations such as not allowing registered voters to cast their ballots. Here’s what you can do to help ensure that [...]
Wingers Target Black Churches in Latest Voter Intimidation Tactic
September 15, 2004
Jeb! has been working hard to suppress the black vote here in Florida. The infamous purge list was just the tip of the iceberg. He and his brother know well that blacks, who traditionally vote overwhelmingly Democratic, could make the difference this year. Today, the St. Pete Times reports on a rather sinister development. It [...]
Get Up with MorningWood
September 14, 2004
Get Up with MorningWood, on 70,000 Watt Community Radio WMNF 88.5 fm, Tampa, and streaming at wmnf.org. 4 to 6 am (eastern) every Tuesday! Studio line: 813-239- WMNF WOOD Blogging on the radio Flags and Birthdays. WMNF is 25 years old today. I’m gonna sprinkle in some birthday songs, and I’ll also be playing 3 [...]