tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post6372181093565618562..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: VOTE TODAY! by GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-64271331684871085872008-01-30T08:52:00.000-05:002008-01-30T08:52:00.000-05:00Stefan..that was the democratic primary...in all i...Stefan..<BR/><BR/>that was the democratic primary...in all its glory.<BR/>The reason the candidates were not here is because Flroida used to havce their primary on Super Tuesday with other 23 states. However, last year, our state house leader Marco "look at me Mommy, look at me" Rubio devised a plan whereby Florida would move up its primary date to become "more relevant". Well, our illustrious Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-81126501294383334972008-01-29T22:04:00.000-05:002008-01-29T22:04:00.000-05:00can anybody explain why there were no democratic c...can anybody explain why there were no democratic candidates campaigning in florida?<BR/><BR/>unfortunately i'm not 100% familiar with the US election system (i'm german).<BR/><BR/>as far as i know, this was the "republican primary." will there also be a "democratic primary" or how does it work?<BR/><BR/>if not, isn't it wrong that people in florida get to hear the voice of the republican party, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-9741265203573030862008-01-29T21:47:00.000-05:002008-01-29T21:47:00.000-05:00G O D you were wrong on both your votes. This worr...G O D you were wrong on both your votes. This worries me as I feel you are in the brighter bracket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-68339633529430473252008-01-29T21:46:00.000-05:002008-01-29T21:46:00.000-05:00Ack. I have lost the election. I should not voted ...Ack. I have lost the election. <BR/>I should not voted the way I did. <BR/><BR/>No wonder I have never won the lotto.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-47756296703873442512008-01-29T20:06:00.000-05:002008-01-29T20:06:00.000-05:00As someone who is very well versed in the financia...As someone who is very well versed in the financial implications of the slot vote, let me clear some things up for you.<BR/><BR/>With only 3 facilities, and a maximum of 1500 slots per facility, the total revenue derived from these facilities will probably be close to $300 million.<BR/><BR/>The state takes half ($150 million) and devides it up statewide. Not alot when spread that thin. <BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-55795652686831743422008-01-29T15:24:00.000-05:002008-01-29T15:24:00.000-05:00On the property appraiser issue, I voted against t...On the property appraiser issue, I voted against turning the property appraiser into an elected position. All that would happen, in Miami Dade county, is that the office would become another rat's nest of political influence peddling. Hire professionals and make sure they are good and competent administrators and leaders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-59284875477871036692008-01-29T15:03:00.000-05:002008-01-29T15:03:00.000-05:00Given the difficulty in getting a deal on property...Given the difficulty in getting a deal on property tax reform, I can't see legislators coming up with something more substantive. So, while it's woefully inadequate, I think it's the only alternative. As for the primaries, I'm voting for Senator Obama. On casinos, while I hate them, the public sector needs revenue for some critical needs: education, infrastructure,improved transit and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-34233129947925350672008-01-29T12:03:00.000-05:002008-01-29T12:03:00.000-05:00The proper vote is no on the property tax amendmen...The proper vote is no on the property tax amendment and YES on the slots, who can only help us and not in any way hurt us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-44158299199763396472008-01-29T10:47:00.000-05:002008-01-29T10:47:00.000-05:00Yes, but the portability may set us up for a lawsu...Yes, but the portability may set us up for a lawsuit to overturn save our homes. Did you read the dueling lawyer opnion in Sunday's herald? Oh, that's right no one reads the Herald here it is:<BR/><BR/>Headline: New Florida residents target Save Our Homes<BR/>'The reason it's ripe right now is because the discrepancy and disparity has increased over the years so that it has created real Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-90373498389080364732008-01-29T10:36:00.000-05:002008-01-29T10:36:00.000-05:00I am a no on slots but a yes on tax reform. Tax re...I am a no on slots but a yes on tax reform. Tax reform hurts no one and benefits all, if only by a little. If you think a "better deal" is forthcoming you're dilusional. The unions/cities/counties will never let any meaningful reform happen, even though they have been awash in almost a 100% increase in tax revenue in the past few years. The revenue increase far-out paces Miami-Dade's less than 1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com