Browsed by
Tag: Florida

MLK was not, I repeat, was NOT a Republican

MLK was not, I repeat, was NOT a Republican

The National Black Republican Association has paid for Florida and South Carolina billboards that show a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and claim that he was REPUBLICAN. That’s a claim that really takes some nerve – or desperation. Could it be that there’s some worry about losing the South after all? Now they’re trying to claim MLK – now? Unbelievable. Memes to you all… because there’s no real argument or justification left to vote Republican except fear of the…

Read More Read More

DNA Evidence in Rape Cases

DNA Evidence in Rape Cases

My dear friend Tina has had letter to the editor published in the New York Times! Woo-hoo! The Use of DNA In Rape Cases To the Editor: In New York’s Crime Against Women (Op-Ed, June 18), Sonia Ossorio correctly observed that New York State’s statute of limitations for prosecuting rape was nearly the shortest in the nation: only Florida, North Dakota and Utah had shorter time limits during which a rapist may be brought to justice. However, in 2004, Florida…

Read More Read More

You Have Been Warned

You Have Been Warned

I witnessed a disturbing thing. It was late morning near the Pier on Flagler Beach in Florida on Sunday the 19th. It’s not uncommon to see small planes pulling banners across the sky, although it’s certainly not as common as at the typical “spring break” beaches such as Daytona. Perhaps this one came from there and just continued up the coast. I didn’t notice anything special about the plane itself. The banner was shorter than the typical ad banner. It…

Read More Read More

Disaster, and more to come.

Disaster, and more to come.

My heart goes out to all of the people who have lost so much. It’s not just New Orleans. In addition to Louisiana, the states of Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi were all hit by the hurricane. We got nasty storms and tornados even here in Georgia. Hang tight, grab a hand, take what comfort that you can. This is one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in our history. I can’t think of what else might compare with it. Please,…

Read More Read More

Ben-isms

Ben-isms

“The tooth fairy must have really liked that tooth.” “The only states I know are Georgia, Florida, Texas, Mexico and Japan.” “When I’m a man, and you and Daddy are still alive, would you give me some money?”

Hurricane Dennis

Hurricane Dennis

capt.ny10807101040.hurricane_dennis_ny108 Originally uploaded by KidneyNotes. Hold on to your hats! Here it comes. Gramma – get in the car and drive.