Florida

teach1st

(5,933 posts) Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:56 PM Jun 2014

Retiree group: Don't move to Florida unless you'll try to make it better

That is, unless you plan to take an active role in making the state a much better place.

That's the somewhat anti-chamberesque message that an activist group called the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans plans to adopt as a resolution at its annual meeting in Orlando Monday.

Tony Fransetta, president of the FLARA, said his south Florida-based organization tried to work with Gov. Scott and the Legislature before the last session but was ignored.

"The state of Florida is one of acute embarrassment," he said. "The governor and legislative leadership have turned their backs on everyone but the wealthy and politically connected. Our quality of life continues to deteriorate."

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Retiree group: Don't move to Florida unless you'll try to make it better (Original Post) teach1st Jun 2014 OP

For people moving to Florida a good start would be voting Democratic. Louisiana1976 Jun 2014 #1

I would rather leave than fight HockeyMom Jun 2014 #2

If you're going to vote for Crist, you're going to be voting for a Republican, which is the best the blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #4

I've Lived Here In Florida Since 1971 AND ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #5

so much for old people being the root of all evil. :D roguevalley Jun 2014 #3

Louisiana1976

(3,962 posts)

1. For people moving to Florida a good start would be voting Democratic.

Reply to teach1st (Original post)

Fri Jun 13, 2014, 06:00 PM

Jun 2014

HockeyMom

(14,337 posts)

2. I would rather leave than fight

Reply to teach1st (Original post)

Fri Jun 13, 2014, 06:13 PM

Jun 2014

although while I am still here I WILL vote for whoever is the Dem candidate. I do have my princples.

blkmusclmachine

(16,149 posts)

4. If you're going to vote for Crist, you're going to be voting for a Republican, which is the best the

Reply to HockeyMom (Reply #2)

Sat Jun 14, 2014, 04:56 AM

Jun 2014

DEMS can do down South (apparently)!

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)

5. I've Lived Here In Florida Since 1971 AND

Reply to blkmusclmachine (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 14, 2014, 06:49 PM

Jun 2014

up until the last 15 or so years, Florida always had a Democratic Governor. Reuben Askew was Gov. when I first moved here. I recall only 2 that weren't but maybe there was another. One was Paula Hawkins, she was horrible and didn't get re-elected, the other was Crist and he actually was a lot more moderate than many people expected.

Call him a Repuke if you want, but I think after what Jeb & his gang did to him, among a few other things I think he's really very, very upset with Repukes. But, it has to be him this time, the one we got now needs TO GO!!!!

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)

3. so much for old people being the root of all evil. :D

Reply to teach1st (Original post)

Fri Jun 13, 2014, 09:43 PM

Jun 2014

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