Walking into the VFW 10209 last night had the aura of a republican candidate rally even though the event was advertised as a grassroots meeting to discuss a "constitutional amendment effort" to cap property taxes at 1.35% with guest speaker, Marco Rubio, Florida's Speaker of the House. Six republican candidates were pressing the flesh with the approximately 150 people in attendance for this event.
The climate in the room took on an aggressive tone as the majority of the candidates shoved their petitions cards into the unsuspecting crowd's hands for signatures to get their names on the ballot. John Druzbick, candidate for county commission, district 3, was the only candidate that did not bring campaign literature or petitions to this event which really shows that he is true gentleman that respects the electorate he hopes to serve in the future. One odd touch that really set the stage for spurious event was the water bottles set out on each table bearing the label of a candidate for district 5 county commission which could be construed as tacky and self-serving for this individual.
The event got under way with the arrival of the guest speaker, Marco Rubio about 7:15 p.m. The hostess of this event was called to the stage to give her brief comments that included remarks stating that this was not a partisan event for either democrats or republicans. Apparently she forgot to remind the attending candidates and their entourages of the non-partisan nature of this event.
Florida's House Speaker, Marco Rubio's presentation lasted about 15 minutes and detailed what he termed the failure of the Legislature to get the job done on tax reform during their last session. He repeated this "failure" statement numerous times while he sp0ke of the constitutional amendment. His off the cuff speech discussed of the Florida's ranking of 2nd place in home foreclosures. Mr. Rubio discussed the American dream in his speech but clearly forgot the constitution in this "representative republican" we call America. To his credit, Mr. Rubio did not speak against the amendment on the ballot for January 29th to increase our Homestead Exemption to $50,000. He just stated numerous times that this legislation was a failure of the Legislature.
The observation of this event gave the impression that Marco Rubio is attempting to do an end-run around the Florida Legislature and Governor Charlie Crist. In a "representative republic" the three branches of government are meant protect the peoples interest in a system of check and balances. Clearly, if Mr. Rubio deems himself a failure then he should sharpen his pencil as he returns to the Legislature in 2008 to lower the tax burden on Florida property owners, not grandstand by pushing a constitutional amendment outside the parameters of his job classification as a Florida Representative.
8 comments:
Did you attend the same meeting that I Did?
Yes, I did, thanks for asking...
Maybe you should change the sites name to The Most Negative Approach to fiscal reponsibility. I emailed your post to Speaker Rubio to let him know what you think of him.
I find it amusing that I am labeled negative by the far right wing-nuts, such as yourself, because I do not share your extremist view points. BTW, thanks for sending a link of my blog to Rep. Rubio...
Have you read your posts lately, where's the positive outlook? BTW, all republicans should want less taxes it is one of the basic principles of the Party. I also find it funny that you call true republicans wing nuts when they actually try to help our party and fight to help people.
Your meaning of "true republican" always seems to take on that Pied Piper approach to blindly follow anyone that spouts "ax the tax" or whatever slogan of the day that fits your circumstance. Responsible tax reform requires real solutions, not just the same old worn out mantras to suit your fancy...
What tax reform or cuts have you supported? Ronald Reagan who you love to quote axed the taxes as did George Bush. Were they wrong to give tax relief to those who needed it? Shouldn't others get a nice tax break like you being in and enterprise zone???
Even though the county had the largest tax reduction in our history this year it never seems to be enough for the right wing-nuts. As for tax/fee reforms, yes, I openly fought against the large rate increase for the HCFR.
You must be reading the funny papers because comparing George W. Bush to Reagan is a joke. Yes, Bush handed out a $300.00 check in the first year as a tax rebate but since then it has been down hill. We have the largest deficit in our Nation's history under Bush's watch because he doesn't use his veto pen.
BTW, this massive deficit is what is driving down the value of the dollar worldwide...Makes sense to me, when you borrow too much, your market share in the world's eye's is seen as weak. In simple words that even you can understand: You borrow to much on your credit card, the company then raises your interest rates and eventually cuts off your credit!
So please spare all of us your mindless drivel of "Ax the Tax" mentality.
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