By Virginia Chamlee, Florida Independent In a recent press release, State Sen. Mike Fasano says that federal lawmakers need to apply “common sense principles” when it comes to balancing the budget. Specifically, he argues that giving handouts and tax breaks to big corporations while cutting programs like Medicare is not a responsible tactic. “Some members [...]

By Vince Robertiello What do former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and current Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan have in common? According to a recent Bloomberg poll, those are the three least liked Republicans in the country right now, Marty Robin, a freelance writer and editor notes in [...]

By Amy Weinstraub What is wrong with voters? Newt Gingrich for president? Everett Rice (remember the Terry Schiavo case?) for Pinellas County Sheriff (again)?  Is this country and state that bad off that we need a return to a time when the country was bad off just NOT as bad off? People love a good [...]

By Vince Robertiello Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich who claims to be a fiscal conservative appears to have a little weakness for the bling, according to a report by Robin Marty published in “Care2,”  a California-based activist publication. Marty, a freelance writer and editor, notes that in 2005 and 2006, the former House speaker carried [...]

by Vince Robertiello The folks in Washington, led by the GOP and its Tea Party lackeys, are talking about big changes to the federal budget –and for the first time in many years, those changes include plans that would fundamentally affect the future of Medicare. As elected officials wrestle with the issue AARP Florida is reaching out [...]

Dear Commissioner Latvala, On April 7th an article in the St. Petersburg Times, “Pinellas County once again eyes $5 fee for Fort De Soto Park and Fred Howard Park” by staff writer David DeCamp, states, in relation to county park fees again under consideration. As you are aware, Fred Howard Park is one of Northern [...]

By Vince Robertiello ST. PETERSBURG — The developers et al salivating at the prospect of erecting massive hotel structures on the tiny island of Tierra Verde obtained by the city in a controversial annexation can quit pacing. The state upheld a judge’s decision to deny the development on 18 acres of the newly annexed land [...]

by Patrick J. Buchanan On March 20, Pastor Terry Jones, who heads a congregation of 30 at his Dove World Outreach Center church in Gainesville, Fla., conducted a mock trial of the Quran “for crimes against humanity.” Pronouncing Islam’s sacred book guilty, Jones soaked a Quran in kerosene and set it ablaze in a portable [...]

Dear Editor, With regard to the high speed Rail in Florida. I have questions: 1. How much time will the typical passengers from Tampa Bay counties save between Tampa and Lakeland, Orlando or Miami? Consider the commute to the station, the 1/2 to 1 hour pre departure security check in, the acceleration and deceleration time [...]

By Ron Paul http://www.campaignforliberty.com/ Since the announcement last week that I will chair the congressional subcommittee that oversees the Federal Reserve, the media response has been overwhelming. The groundswell of opposition to Fed actions among ordinary citizens is reflected not only in the rhetoric coming out of Capitol Hill, but also in the tremendous interest [...]