Fritz Walter
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Member since: Sat Mar 21, 2015, 06:08 PM
Number of posts: 3,409
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Tow Truck Driver: God told me not to help disabled Sanders supporter
Posted by Fritz Walter | Thu May 5, 2016, 01:12 PM (22 replies)
Conclusive proof: Rick Scott is an asshole!
Attacking a constituent through a PAC's web video is bad enough.
Now Florida's governor Rick Scott's loading of state commissions with cronies whose conflicts of interest are glaringly obvious. For instance, take a look at what the Orlando Sentinel wrote about John Miklos, chairman of the St Johns Water Management District. He's the chairman of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the environmental agency that does everything from determine how much of Central Florida's dwindling water supply companies can use to who can turn wetlands into housing developments in 18 counties in central and northeast Florida.
His agency also tells you how often you can water your lawn and levies taxes on your home — about $45 a year if you have a $200,000 home. Here's something else you should know about Miklos: He makes money — $155 an hour in one case — representing businesses and companies that need things from the district. Yes, Miklos owns a private business. And part of his business is offering clients the chance to pay him to help them get things from the very government agency he helps run. Most recently, the Daytona Beach News-Journal discovered that the city of DeBary is paying Miklos' firm, Bio-Tech Consulting Inc., $38,600 — with Miklos personally making $155 an hour — to help the city get things like a "permit modification" from the district … which Miklos chairs.
That stinks. It may also sound familiar. This is how it all started with the expressway authority. Gov. Scott appointed a consultant who did business with the toll-road agency to help run the toll-road agency. It was an obvious conflict. I said so. Local watchdogs said so. But that consultant wanted to stay. And the governor vowed to "keep an eye" on him. Three years later, the consultant was indicted and sentenced to prison. The entire expressway authority was then disbanded. Past certainly isn't always prologue. For one thing, Miklos says he scrupulously adheres to ethics rules. For another, Florida's ethics laws are weaker than a virgin daiquiri. Fresh water is going to be the next natural resource over which wars will be fought. And Gov. Voldemort is making sure that his corporate buddies rape, pillage and plunder the environment to their shriveled, blackened heart's content. If Scott is an asshole, his political appointees are the hemorrhoids that surround that orifice. 
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Posted by Fritz Walter | Sun May 1, 2016, 12:25 PM (5 replies)
Faux Noise's Stossel: "I have lung cancer... Customer service stinks!"
Posted by Fritz Walter | Thu Apr 21, 2016, 11:22 AM (21 replies)
Lighten up, and watch this!
Things have gotten so serious here on DU lately!
That's not necessarily a bad thing, but every now and then we could all use a good laugh, and this TED Talks video may be just the thing to at least put a smile on your face. Just don't try this at home. 
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Posted by Fritz Walter | Thu Mar 31, 2016, 12:55 PM (6 replies)
This is all we need: Tebow for Congress
Posted by Fritz Walter | Wed Mar 30, 2016, 07:27 PM (42 replies)
"I Need a Bogle for the Glotch!" - Bad Lip-Reading does Cruz!
Yes, I know: they're cheap laughs, but this video should bring a smile to your face, (if you can stand to look at Grandpa Munster for three minutes).
Warning: I am not responsible for damage to your keyboard, mouse, monitor or portable device (smart phone, tablet) due to sprayed coffee or other liquids. 
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Posted by Fritz Walter | Wed Mar 2, 2016, 07:50 AM (10 replies)
Dear tRump: We've Seen This Before. It Doesn't End Well.
Posted by Fritz Walter | Sat Nov 21, 2015, 10:09 AM (0 replies)
Attended the 1st Bernie campaign-organizing meeting in my neighborhood today
We has six diverse supporters at the meeting, DEEP in a heavily-Gerrymandered, Red-prone city. Nonetheless, our commitment is strong because our cause is righteous, especiously in light of the recent action by the House, vis-a-vis Syrian refugees. 
Our "host" was a no-show, but we generated a lot of good ideas on our own, and promised to meet again next month -- our state's primary will be in March. Any suggestions on how we could expand our grassroots campaign? My recommendation was to work one-household-at-a-time, block-by-block. #FeelTheBern #Bernie2016 
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Posted by Fritz Walter | Fri Nov 20, 2015, 05:35 PM (6 replies)
