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In reply to the discussion: Message to all non-Floridians on this website: [View all]mahina
(17,776 posts)71. 100%
I know how hard it is to keep the faith. We have an incredibly anti-democratic system here (Hawaii) even though the Republicans are in a tiny minority.
We go through this whole charade of the legislature every year and at the end just for people kill whatever they want that they dont like no matter how the votes went. No matter what they said before. Surprise surprise they killed public financing of elections that way after it passed both houses. Again. Hang in there buddy.
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If you like Florida Man, all you have to do is revert him back to his original purpose.
Tommy Carcetti
May 2023
#11
Sorry, but as we are hurtling at break-neck speed towards fascism and the destruction of democracy
maxrandb
May 2023
#18
Bugs Bunny gifs are a very gentle way to comment on a state government attacking a corporation for
Martin68
May 2023
#80
Speaking for myself is something I enjoy. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity.
Native
May 2023
#30
I work in a profession where that's not practical or easy to do even if I wanted to.
Tommy Carcetti
May 2023
#29
He may have come for the big "sand boom" but he's staying for the flesh-eating bacteria.
jaxexpat
May 2023
#53
+1 Give em hell Cap. FL still has many good folks of all ages & backgrounds.
appalachiablue
May 2023
#86
I was born in Florida: a place run by progressive Dems like Reuben Asken, Bob Graham and Lawton Chil
JCMach1
May 2023
#33
I am living in the state of Nixon, Reagan, McCarthy, Nunes and the frickin John Birch Society.
usonian
May 2023
#68
I don't care when the Florida government gets slammed because they 100% deserve it.
Tommy Carcetti
May 2023
#72