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Matt J

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[quote]"It might be an [B]option[/B] that might play a little better at home or in your own back yard," Patronis said.[/quote]

That comment to me says he only did it as a political move.  Jimmy couldn't spit out a sound bite that sounded intelligent to save his life.  Let's see if he follows through on it.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="">&quot;It might be an option that might play a little better at home or in your own back yard,&quot; Patronis said.</blockquote> 
That comment to me says he only did it as a political move. Jimmy couldn&#039;t spit out a sound bite that sounded intelligent to save his life. Let&#039;s see if he follows through on it.

Bob Wells

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I've met Jimmy and seems to be a pretty good guy. I thinkmaybe because of the shame brought by others on the NW Florida delegation may be the motive at least he was willing to take it out of his own pocket. I have more of an issue that they have even decided to go.

I&#039;ve met Jimmy and seems to be a pretty good guy. I thinkmaybe because of the shame brought by others on the NW Florida delegation may be the motive at least he was willing to take it out of his own pocket. I have more of an issue that they have even decided to go.

I've met him too, he sure can hold his liquor.  That was years ago, might be sober now.

I&#039;ve met him too, he sure can hold his liquor.  That was years ago, might be sober now.

scooterbug44

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It would be nice if the rest of the officials followed his lead - I bet we could take a big step towards balancing the budget if all the politicians gave up their "perks".

It would be nice if the rest of the officials followed his lead - I bet we could take a big step towards balancing the budget if all the politicians gave up their &quot;perks&quot;.

Just thought I'd point out that Jimmy used to be on the airport board and voted for the new one.

That is all.

Just thought I&#039;d point out that Jimmy used to be on the airport board and voted for the new one. 
 
That is all.

Interesting article about out of State meetings. Thank Representative Patronis for paying his own way.
[url=http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/legislature/article1018375.ece]As state workers stay grounded, Florida lawmakers hit the road - St. Petersburg Times[/url]

Interesting article about out of State meetings. Thank Representative Patronis for paying his own way. 
<a href="http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/legislature/article1018375.ece" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">As state workers stay grounded, Florida lawmakers hit the road - St. Petersburg Times</a>

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