Tag Archives: Privatization

Quote of the Day

Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

“What’s wrong with state employees?” said Sen. Dennis Jones, R-Seminole. “We should be taking care of them, rather than kicking them under the bus.” -Dennis Jones on his opposition to Rick Scott’s privatization plans Indeed. What’s wrong with state employees? … Continue reading →

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Backseat Drivers

Posted on February 4, 2012 at 7:30 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Darkow In other news, the chairman of the Florida Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriation, Sen. Mike Fasano (R), was stripped of his chairmanship this week because of his opposition to Governor Rick Scott’s plan … Continue reading →

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More Privatization in Rick Scott’s Florida

Posted on January 15, 2012 at 3:25 pm by JM Ashby

At the behest of Florida Governor Rick Scott, the Republican-controlled state legislature will soon be considering a bill to mandate the privatization of all correctional facilities in 18 counties even though their last attempt to do so was ruled unconstitutional. … Continue reading →

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Through the Back Door

Posted on November 22, 2011 at 3:00 pm by JM Ashby

It’s no secret that the Republicans, including those appointed to the Super Committee, were never going to sign off raising taxes or even other measures that would lead to respectable increases in revenue. In fact one of the major sticking … Continue reading →

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The Return of Healthcare Coupons, For Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2011 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

For some reason Mitt Romney chose today, Veteran’s Day, to propose “Vouchercare” for our nation’s military veterans while speaking at a campaign event in South Carolina. Romney told a group of veterans [at] Mutt’s BBQ in Mauldin that it might … Continue reading →

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Accidentally Deleted

Posted on August 22, 2011 at 4:45 pm by JM Ashby

The email accounts which Governor Rick Scott and his closest staff used to manage his transition to power have mysteriously vanished, drawing the ire of the ACLU of Florida. Emails sent and received during Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) transition … Continue reading →

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State of Florida Selling Driver’s License Information

Posted on June 23, 2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Is this what conservatives are referring to when they talk about raising additional revenue without increasing taxes? The State of Florida made $62,968,946 from the sale of Floridians driver’s license information in the last fiscal year, a practice that has … Continue reading →

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You Need The Right Tools

Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Wal-Mart over 1.5 million women who were attempting to gain class-action status for their sexual discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart, and a North Carolina man robbed a … Continue reading →

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It’s Three O’clock in the Mornin’

Posted on June 19, 2011 at 5:40 pm by JM Ashby

Last week, Governor Scott Walker and the Republicans of Wisconsin passed legislation, which oversaw deep cuts to education and social programs, at 3 a.m. in violation of his own pledge to not, ya’ know, pass legislation at 3 a.m. In … Continue reading →

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Fraudster Rick Scott Privatizes Medicaid

Posted on June 5, 2011 at 2:30 pm by JM Ashby

Governor Gollum just can’t stop himself from kicking the state of Florida in the balls. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed two historic Medicaid bills Thursday, placing the health care of nearly 3 million Florida residents into the … Continue reading →

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