That would be the so-called Sunshine State, Florida, under the heavy hand of its governor and apparent presidential aspirant, Ron DeSantis. Things are becoming so repressive there that a
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Politics and its Discontents: The American Taliban
One of the main joys of this part of my life is helping to look after our granddaughter, who is now 18 months old and very, very bright and engaged in the world around her. Sometimes, in order to ‘coax’ her to eat, we play some children’s programming available on
Continue readingThings Are Good: Renewable Energy Unscathed by Hurricane
Surviving ever-worsening climate change enhanced storms is a clear benefit of renewable energy, and people in Florida are taking note. Hurricane Ian just swept through the state leaving thousands with electricity. A town in the hardest hit area of the state was still running fine though, thanks to solar panels.
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: In Florida, It Is "Death By DeSantis"
You need only watch the first two minutes to get the full measure of how Florida is ‘dealing’ with its Covid-19 crisis. Recommend this Post
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Blue Jays denied playing in Toronto. Right call.
These stats here should speak for themselves why it’s the right call. I also would think twice if I were the Jays about playing in Dunedin Florida; a state with a pro-Trump Republican Governor and Covid-19 stats showing the result of that blind loyalty. Oh.. and yes.. hi everyone. Sorry
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Could a Red Tide Help Turn Florida Blue?
Earlier today I wrote a post examining whether the next presidential election could be fought and won on climate change. But I forgot to mention another really interesting question.Could the red state of Florida be turned blue by a stinking red tide?Read more »
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Miami Bridge Collapses
Why did the ABC bridge have its pivot supports removed before the overhead support cables visible in the finished design were installed? Days ago: Community gathers to watch 950-ton bridge move across Southwest 8th Street Leonor Flores ’98 is a project executive and one of 63 FIU alumni who work
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Amarillo Police Shoot the “Good Guy With A Gun”
This is pretty much how you could imagine things would go wrong if you were caught disarming a crazed gunman before or as police arrive on the scene. Garces and Blackburn are working with the city to ensure the medical bills are paid, but Garces hopes for one other item:
Continue readingThings Are Good: Cyclists Obey the Law More Than Drivers
Cyclists are law disobeying maniacs! At least that’s a common and all too nasty rumour in North American cities. It turns out that car drivers are the maniacs according to a study fresh out of Florida. The study, the largest of it’s kind, put sensors on cyclists which monitored their
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Now Might Be A Good Time To Sell
If you own property in Florida, that is. A harbinger of much worse to come?Meanwhile, rising tides have given a St. Petersburg couple new neighbours:No word yet on whether the mammals have asked to borrow a cup of sugar or a fillet of fish from the Smi…
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: I Just Can’t Say "Climate Change." I Can’t. I Won’t.
Florida governor Rick Scott continues to deny that his office has forbidden state staff to use the term “climate change.” Really, Rick? Watch Florida emergency management director, Bryan Koon squirm under questioning.
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Can You Get to the Top of a Rightwing Party Unless You’re an Unrepentant Liar?
Florida governor Rick Scott vehemently denies there’s any such thing as a ban prohibiting state employees from using terms such as “climate change” or “global warming.” Tell that to longtime Florida public servant, Barton Bibler. …Bibler reportedly included an explicit mention of climate change in his official notes from a
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Meanwhile, On the Back Nine
When this happens, do you still have to yell “Fore’? Recommend this Post
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Well, That Certainly Fixes Everything
The rightwing state government in Florida knows how to respond to climate change – bar employees of the state environmental protection department from using the words “climate change, global warming” and “sustainability.” There, problem solved. Florida governor Rick “I am not a scientist” Scott is said to be behind the
Continue reading350 or bust: Climate Change Impacts Hit Florida
* Record floods and extreme weather: Florida’s floods are linked to climate change
Continue readingLeDaro: Weather and lightning strike
Weather has been erratic around the globe and has caused a lot of damage. WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES: The Greater Naples, Fla., YMCA was left Monday with fire, smoke and water damage after a suspected lightning strike at the facility caused about $2 million in damage. (David Albers/Naples Daily News/Associated Press.)
Continue readingLeDaro: Sink-hole swallows vacation villas near Orlando, Florida
What is happening with nature? Thunderstorms, pouring rain, fires and now sinkholes in Florida. All these are causing a lot of destruction and in some cases death. In case of Florida scientists say it is the limestone below the earth which melts away with too much water as rains have
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: Zimmerman and Alexander: Racism and Sexism in America
Can you handle the contradictions? I’ve been seen things in twitter for the last few days that puts some grotesque perspective on the American culture. I’m actually quite speechless: Two Florida towns, 125 miles apart. Two people firing weapons at unarmed aggressors, purportedly in self-defense. George Zimmerman, the 29-year-old neighborhood-watch
Continue readingMorton's Musings: Florida decides Canadian tourists a bad idea
This seems a bit strange given the number of Canadians that spend winters in Florida – especially Quebecers – but the Sunshine State now requires non-U.S. residents to carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) to operate a motor vehicle. The requirement came into effect on Jan. 1, 2013 and affects people who
Continue readingbastard.logic: SHOCKING: Republican Voter Suppression Efforts Suppress Democratic Votes
The NY Times: Several recent polls and studies suggest that long waiting times in some places depressed turnout in 2012 and that lines were longest in cities, where Democrats outnumber Republicans. In a New York Times/CBS News poll taken shortly after Election Day, 18 percent of Democrats said they waited
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