Another stupid state…..just wait till the next hurricane…they’ll be bleating for more of that federal money. Guess they must think it comes from fairyland and not those evil taxes they hate so much.
Why can a convicted felon run for office?Why would people vote for a convicted felon to be their leader? Personally I think he looks like a space alien.
onguard – do you live here? If not, then SHUT UP. Florida is a unique state both Ecologically & in its People. We have the highest in Unemployment (I’ve seen thousands go for 20 job positions), our Housing market is one of the Worst in the Nation, and many people are abandoning their Pets simply because they can’t afford to feed/care for them anymore. And that’s not mentioning the Weather we have….If you want to talk about Florida, come live down here for a few years. Otherwise – SHUT UP! I’m tired of seeing my state badmouthed by Nobodies like YOU who don’t know what it is to LIVE here!
Excuse me? Go read what I said to @onguard. I am a Native Floridian, born in Miami & raised in Key Largo. (I consider myself a “transplanted Conch.”)I have seen Disney World being built, section by section.I remember going to Cypress Gardens before they went out of business.I’ve lived through a few Hurricanes that have hit here – even one that went right over my house.So don’t you dare call ME a Hypocrite – because I am a Native.…and our Politics are as Unique as our State. So if you don’t live here – do your homework before you open your mouth.
For the Floridians, and rightisright. I used to go down to Florida 45 years ago. The Everglades were nice, as was Big Cypress, and more recently the “night life” in South Beach is fun. I’ve spent considerable enjoyable time there over the years. But HATE going there now.
I’ve also watched what has happened to Florida since those earlier visits. My brother retired and moved there, dragging my mom with him. He died two years ago, she’s now stuck there, because it’s far to expensive, and dangerous, given her age and medical condition to try to move her, she’s 99, 100 in two months.
I"ve had to make a number of trips back to care for her, and frankly, if you paid me $1 million a DAY! I wouldn’t move there. Yes, there are, temporarily, a few nice spots left, but the “residents” and politicians, are working harder than in any other state to totally destroy anything positive in the state. it truly is a sad thing.
Ketira: don’t take it personal. Some nice places around Ocala, had a pleasant drive from Leesburg over to Daytona Beach. Yes, the folks who bought my mom’s house are very nice, moving down from Maine when they retire.
About 15 years ago, flying in to a meeting at Ft Meyers, coming over Tampa, saw them building a shopping center over a sinkhole site, yes, you can see them from the air. We commented “does anyone plan in Florida?” Whie we are at the conference, that hole collapsed, dumping all the construction into the hole!! About those “gratuities for service” by planning folks etc??
Also, as I live at about 5,000 feet, like skiing, and getting AWAY from people, Florida’s a tad too crowded any more. Oh, I’ve also been a certified diver since 1962, and the bay off Norfolk also has lot’s of those fossil sharks teeth.
I won’t go into how much damage “certain folk’s” policies did to the Everglades. The current push toward screwing over Big Cypress to allow more ATV and vehicle use is also a potential tragedy for the Florida panther population.(among other things)
Nebulous Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Don’t blame Florida, Blame the politicians.(I voted against him.)
kamwick almost 12 years ago
Another stupid state…..just wait till the next hurricane…they’ll be bleating for more of that federal money. Guess they must think it comes from fairyland and not those evil taxes they hate so much.
jmworacle almost 12 years ago
Before I started work for my employer I was required to take a drug test. Why are public employees and people who are public assistance exempt?
joe vignone almost 12 years ago
Come out of the closet Scott. The Republicants have a big tent. They will welcome fascists.
Spyderred almost 12 years ago
The Wiscinsin voters love Mussolini-imitators like Scott and his paymasters.
Dtroutma almost 12 years ago
Folks came south, drained the swamp, and turned Florida into a cesspool.
pam Miner almost 12 years ago
Why can a convicted felon run for office?Why would people vote for a convicted felon to be their leader? Personally I think he looks like a space alien.
Ketira almost 12 years ago
onguard – do you live here? If not, then SHUT UP. Florida is a unique state both Ecologically & in its People. We have the highest in Unemployment (I’ve seen thousands go for 20 job positions), our Housing market is one of the Worst in the Nation, and many people are abandoning their Pets simply because they can’t afford to feed/care for them anymore. And that’s not mentioning the Weather we have….If you want to talk about Florida, come live down here for a few years. Otherwise – SHUT UP! I’m tired of seeing my state badmouthed by Nobodies like YOU who don’t know what it is to LIVE here!
Ketira almost 12 years ago
Excuse me? Go read what I said to @onguard. I am a Native Floridian, born in Miami & raised in Key Largo. (I consider myself a “transplanted Conch.”)I have seen Disney World being built, section by section.I remember going to Cypress Gardens before they went out of business.I’ve lived through a few Hurricanes that have hit here – even one that went right over my house.So don’t you dare call ME a Hypocrite – because I am a Native.…and our Politics are as Unique as our State. So if you don’t live here – do your homework before you open your mouth.
Dtroutma almost 12 years ago
For the Floridians, and rightisright. I used to go down to Florida 45 years ago. The Everglades were nice, as was Big Cypress, and more recently the “night life” in South Beach is fun. I’ve spent considerable enjoyable time there over the years. But HATE going there now.
I’ve also watched what has happened to Florida since those earlier visits. My brother retired and moved there, dragging my mom with him. He died two years ago, she’s now stuck there, because it’s far to expensive, and dangerous, given her age and medical condition to try to move her, she’s 99, 100 in two months.
I"ve had to make a number of trips back to care for her, and frankly, if you paid me $1 million a DAY! I wouldn’t move there. Yes, there are, temporarily, a few nice spots left, but the “residents” and politicians, are working harder than in any other state to totally destroy anything positive in the state. it truly is a sad thing.
Dtroutma almost 12 years ago
Ketira: don’t take it personal. Some nice places around Ocala, had a pleasant drive from Leesburg over to Daytona Beach. Yes, the folks who bought my mom’s house are very nice, moving down from Maine when they retire.
About 15 years ago, flying in to a meeting at Ft Meyers, coming over Tampa, saw them building a shopping center over a sinkhole site, yes, you can see them from the air. We commented “does anyone plan in Florida?” Whie we are at the conference, that hole collapsed, dumping all the construction into the hole!! About those “gratuities for service” by planning folks etc??
Also, as I live at about 5,000 feet, like skiing, and getting AWAY from people, Florida’s a tad too crowded any more. Oh, I’ve also been a certified diver since 1962, and the bay off Norfolk also has lot’s of those fossil sharks teeth.
I won’t go into how much damage “certain folk’s” policies did to the Everglades. The current push toward screwing over Big Cypress to allow more ATV and vehicle use is also a potential tragedy for the Florida panther population.(among other things)