OUTRAGE!Flori-duh!

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Monday July 11, 2011 · 5:30 PM PDT

2011/07/11 · 17:30

This letter is in response to the article in the Gainesville Sun on 6/2/11 and can be found at the following link:

http://www.gainesville.com/...
Today, my mom and I saw a poster at the Alachua County Library regarding the announcement:

"In addition, Three Rivers Legal Services will be on hand to help those attending with record sealing
and expunging.
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Jenn Petion, community and government relations manager at Partnership for Strong Families, said there will be information about full-time and part-time positions, volunteer or intern opportunities and business and non-profit jobs. She said job seekers will have an opportunity to interact with employers that have job opportunities available in all levels, from entry to experienced."

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Saturday May 28, 2011 · 11:36 AM PDT

2011/05/28 · 11:36

Short and sweet since its a party weekend and I am trying to have the attention span of a gnat:

A Memorial Day Poll, what is your favorite Patriotic song?
Mine is: "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue/Angry American" by Toby Keith seen here:
http://youtu.be/...

This just in, not something you would consider patriotic, but totally American, and fun:
http://youtu.be/...

On a serious note: I almost didn't put "not feeling patriotic" on the poll - but as a fellow PTSDr (mine's not from war) there might be VERY PATRIOTIC Americans who have served boldly and bravely, and DO have a right not to feel patriotic today. Everyone else, be glad you live in the USA.

Have fun, happy Memorial Day - Saying Thanks alone will never be enough to show gratitude, y'all are America's Finest!

Poll

37 votes Show Results

What is your favorite Patriotic Song?

37 votes Vote Now!

What is your favorite Patriotic Song?

Star Spangled Banner

1 vote

God Bless America

3 votes

My Country Tis Of Thee

1 vote

This Land is Your Land

13 votes

I'm Proud to be an American (Lee Greenwood)

3 votes

Courtesy of the Red White and Blue

1 vote

Other? Do tell in comments

5 votes

Don't care

3 votes

Not feeling patriotic

7 votes

Alachua County, FL Elections - My "Fantasy Ballot"

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Tuesday October 05, 2010 · 3:10 PM PDT

2010/10/05 · 15:10

Tavane’s Fantasy Ballot
These are my suggestions, I encourage everyone to research the candidates, amendments,
and referendums on their own.

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Friday May 14, 2010 · 3:46 PM PDT

2010/05/14 · 15:46

OK I know this is a short article but I could not post any replies in the comments section of the previous article and there really is no appropriate diary on here for me to respond to with this update. Marsh's supporters have filed a lawsuit challenging the election. There is a countersuit asking the judge to dismiss the case. Craig Lowe is scheduled to be sworn in on May 20th - for now. Stay tuned.

Mayoral Runoff in Gator Country (Gainesville, FL) 4/13

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Saturday April 10, 2010 · 12:34 PM PDT

2010/04/10 · 12:34

On April 13th, there will be a run off for City Mayor in Gator Country, aka Gainesville, FL. Turnout is expected to be low, since there are no other ballot issues or no other major campaigns for voters to turn out for. This is why it is important for every voter to participate, because your vote will weigh heavily, more so than it is during a "normal" election cycle.

At the beginning of the campaign, there were 4 candidates, and one of them was Selwach. I supported him. He only received 400 votes and I suspect that was largely due to the fact that 1. He was not affiliated with any political party and 2. He supported legalization of medical marijuana. The run-off now is between Craig Lowe and Don Marsh.

Poll

108 votes Show Results

Who will you support in the run off election?

108 votes Vote Now!

Who will you support in the run off election?

Craig Lowe

67 votes

Don Marsh

31 votes

Don't care, not voting

4 votes

Not from

6 votes

Open Letter to the President

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Saturday January 30, 2010 · 2:12 PM PST

2010/01/30 · 14:12

One family's nightmare

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Sunday January 11, 2009 · 5:15 PM PST

2009/01/11 · 17:15

We voted for change and President Obama even wrote a book on the Audacity of Hope. If Tim Tebow does not represent that audacity of hope (besides our President) - I am not sure who does. After our Gator Celebration party today I caught the final comments he made concerning our well deserved National Championshiop. The letter follows. (submitted at Change.gov).

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Saturday December 20, 2008 · 2:21 PM PST

2008/12/20 · 14:21

Many people wonder why women in domestic violence situations don't "just leave." Here is my story - the shelters gave me bad legal advice. Because I suffer from PTSD, the medication did not help me make good decisions. My family is out almost hundreds of thousands of dollars they could ill afford to spend, and I lost half my family over this divorce. Throughout my experience, I have been told to "get a job." Do these well meaning people, including my lost family, watch the news? I have been unemployed since May 2003. I have been on antidepressants and anti anxiety medication since 2002. My self esteem is at an all time low, as it is with many women fleeing domestic violence. Meanwhile my X, who threatened a school board member and spent a night in jail for it, continues to have a job teaching. I have felt so bad about myself because I have faced chronic unemployment and underemployment - that the unthinkable - seemed like an appropriate option. 6 years later, nothing has changed or gotten any better.

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Tuesday March 20, 2007 · 7:29 AM PDT

2007/03/20 · 07:29

A casual linguistic observation, it appears Florida Senator Mel Martinez is NOT sticking to the Republican talking points by equating withdrawal with defeat:

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Wednesday March 14, 2007 · 9:37 AM PDT

2007/03/14 · 09:37

I "buried" this in a comment section because it does not meet the length requirement of 3 paragraphs, but it needs to be broadcasted in a diary post.

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Saturday March 10, 2007 · 7:00 AM PST

2007/03/10 · 07:00

There was a brief reference to this on Cheers and Jeers Friday

Poll

23 votes Show Results

What were the Administration's most dangerous budget cuts?

23 votes Vote Now!

What were the Administration's most dangerous budget cuts?

Law Enforcement

2 votes

Medicaid

1 vote

Medicare

0 votes

Education

11 votes

AFDC

2 votes

Departments of Children and Families

4 votes

Other (Post Comments)

3 votes

W in South America

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Friday March 09, 2007 · 4:33 PM PST

2007/03/09 · 16:33

This was briefly referred to today on the KOS SiteCheers and Jeers Friday but I feel it needed more attention.

Bush is preaching the gospel of compasionate conservatism "America is a compassionate and generous nation" and will be providing billions of dollars in aid. BS

WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE??!!! What about KATRINA? My family is personally suffering because of Bush's irresponsible budget cuts to law enforcement and Departments of Children and Families.

Please stop, Mr. President. Your generosity is killing us.

PS This is my first diary entry and I will be attending a peace forum in the heart of Gator Nation tomorrow.

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