Is It Time to Recall Rick Scott??|?Florida Center for Investigative Reporting By Ralph De La Cruz
Florida Center for Investigative Reporting
Rick Scott came into the governor?s office without having ever governed. Not even a term on a school board. He never even had to get folks to reach consensus in a precinct.
Scott?s main qualification to be governor was that he was CEO of an HMO found guilty of the worst case of Medicare fraud in U.S. history.
He?s such a newbie that he doesn?t grasp the most fundamental concept about governing: Politics is the art of compromise.
Academics Donald J. Boudreaux and Dwight H. Lee, writing for no less a conservative voice than the Cato Institute, can explain: ?Regardless of the terms employed, few doubt that politics is indeed the art of compromise. Politicians unwilling to compromise are typically labeled ideologues ? a label not regarded as a badge of honor among members of the political class. Moreover, politicians who refuse to compromise seldom win and hold on to office ??
Being CEO, on the other hand, is the art of applying force and pressure.
Running a company is nothing like running a state.
And that?s becoming clearer with each passing day of Scott?s term.
The tea party?s governor came into office in January like a man possessed ? and unconcerned about anyone but his business buddies and the tea party set.
He showed little interest in building compromise or coalitions, immediately going after teachers and county and state workers as if they were his employees. Pawns to be moved and sacrificed as only he sees fit.
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SoWal InsiderAuthor
Plus, he can't be recalled. State law doesn't provide the mechanism to do it.this is soon to change
SoWal Insider
this is soon to change
Independent of whether or not Scott detractors would have the votes to do it, you would first need a constitutional amendment passed. If you can get the ballot measure approved by the legislature the next possible ballot vote is Nov. of 2012.
Until then, you'll simply have to accept the will of the voters.
BTW, I'd support passing that type of amendment if it did come to a vote.
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Beach Fanatic
I don't think I would. There is enough crap in the political game now without adding more.
Beach Fanatic
Gov. Rick Scott now says he'd like collective bargaining removed from Constitution - St. Petersburg Times
So, where do you think this is going? How much more damage will the people of Florida let happen to our state?
Days after Gov. Rick Scott told a Tallahassee radio station that he was supportive of collective bargaining, he now says he wishes it weren't allowed in Florida.
So, where do you think this is going? How much more damage will the people of Florida let happen to our state?
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SoWal Insider
Gov. Rick Scott now says he'd like collective bargaining removed from Constitution - St. Petersburg Times
So, where do you think this is going? How much more damage will the people of Florida let happen to our state?
Didn't sound like he was suggesting removing it, he just commented it would make things simpler.
Generally though, what damage has the governor caused to the state? He cut back on costs, proposed a bold budget that resets the bar on spending and taxation, cancelled yet another attempt at Boondoggle Rail, and is currently working on overhauling regulation within the state. All in all a pretty good start IMHO.
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Beach Fanatic
a very steep slippery slope IMO.
just depends on your frame of reference--and much wiser people than I are very concerned.
just depends on your frame of reference--and much wiser people than I are very concerned.
Beach Fanatic
Generally though, what damage has the governor caused to the state? He cut back on costs, proposed a bold budget that resets the bar on spending and taxation, cancelled yet another attempt at Boondoggle Rail, and is currently working on overhauling regulation within the state. All in all a pretty good start IMHO.
Because many legal scholars think he's crossed the line between executive and legislative power and gone against state law in some of those actions. And the thing is that he probably could have accomplished 90% of that list by going through the legal and proper means once the overwhelmingly Republican state legislature went into session.
SWGB
You won't find 4 on this forum but here is one. I really seriously considered Sink until all the dirty rhetoric started coming out from sources like the Florida Police Benevolent Assn and others. I'm with 30ashopper in what he has done so far I mostly agree. I don't agree with his expansion of the executive branch. Oh, and come to a Tea Party meeting and I'll introduce you to a bunch who "like the guy".
Andy for the record he did start the dirty rhetoric.
I'd love to come to a Tea Party meeting, but I don't associate with criminals.
Beach Fanatic
Andy for the record he did start the dirty rhetoric.
I'd love to come to a Tea Party meeting, but I don't associate with criminals.
SWGB, this is one of the lowest post you have ever entered, bar none.
To equate me, my associates and those associated with the TEA Party as criminals is even beyond your usual degree of nonsensibility. When you have done something really good for this country, as many of these fine citizens have, let me know. Until then, I'll be hopeful that the calling of TEA Party members criminals was due to too much to drink or thoughtlessness on your part. It was completely uncalled for.
SWGB
Andy for the record he did start the dirty rhetoric.
I'd love to come to a Tea Party meeting, but I don't associate with criminals.
SWGB, this is one of the lowest post you have ever entered, bar none.
To equate me, my associates and those associated with the TEA Party as criminals is even beyond your usual degree of nonsensibility. When you have done something really good for this country, as many of these fine citizens have, let me know. Until then, I'll be hopeful that the calling of TEA Party members criminals was due to too much to drink or thoughtlessness on your part. It was completely uncalled for.
Nope, the leadership of the local tea party are criminals, they have broken/violated state law on several occasions.
I would suggest you read up on state election law.
Skunky
Nope, the leadership of the local tea party are criminals, they have broken/violated state law on several occasions.
I would suggest you read up on state election law.
Thomas Jefferson didn't report any stinking contributions, so neither should they!:lol:
Beach Fanatic
SWGB, I'll say only this. First of all, I don't know what you're talking about and secondly, there are a lot of retired military who attend those meetings. I am one of them and while I may have skirted the law now and then, I am anything but a criminal and neither are they. If you don't like the TEA Party, fine, but quit calling people criminals because they believe in their principles. If you can prove your assumption, by all means, file a complaint with the proper authorities.
One thing more. I was pleased to see you return to posting. I have not read one post by you that was worthwhile to me since you returned. I withdraw my "pleased".
One thing more. I was pleased to see you return to posting. I have not read one post by you that was worthwhile to me since you returned. I withdraw my "pleased".
Beach Lover
Cacao.:cool:
Beach Fanatic
SWGB, I'll say only this. First of all, I don't know what you're talking about and secondly, there are a lot of retired military who attend those meetings. I am one of them and while I may have skirted the law now and then, I am anything but a criminal and neither are they. If you don't like the TEA Party, fine, but quit calling people criminals because they believe in their principles. If you can prove your assumption, by all means, file a complaint with the proper authorities.
One thing more. I was pleased to see you return to posting. I have not read one post by you that was worthwhile to me since you returned. I withdraw my "pleased".
Well, aren't we a tad constipated today....:roll:
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