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But Now, God Knows, Anything Goes

Posted on November 14, 2015 by roseroby

“You liberals won the day. Now political reactionaries are taking over ‘cause you liberals won and anything goes.” — Dr. Fred Newman, 1996, from the play “What Is To Be Dead? (Philosophical Scenes)” When I first saw that play so … Continue reading →

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Sir Isaac Newton and the Democratic Party

Posted on August 30, 2015 by roseroby

— Submitted by Jeff Roby August 29, 2015 Thus far I have explained the phenomena of the heavens and of our sea by the force of gravity, but I have not yet assigned a cause to gravity. Indeed, this force … Continue reading →

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Cui bono? the Sanders debate examined

Posted on August 17, 2015 by roseroby

Or rather, “to whose benefit?” The key forensic question in legal and police investigation. — submitted by Jeff Roby August 17, 2015 Here’s the best-case scenario I envision. Progressives register Democrat (if they haven’t already done so), work hard on … Continue reading →

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Now … build St. Petersburg Independents

Posted on August 5, 2015 by roseroby

St. Petersburg Independents is getting a new computer. Our fundraising campaign has been successful, and we extend our deepest thanks both to those who contributed directly, and those who, like us, are scraping to make ends meet but sincerely wished … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2015 — ST. PETERSBURG — la luta continua

Posted on July 3, 2015 by roseroby

You may note that our previous posting for Saint Petersburg Independents was March 2.  I think an explanation is due for the more than three-month gap since that post. My primary work prior to April 15 had been directed towards … Continue reading →

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St. Pete workers say Wage Theft is a crime!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by roseroby

February 19, 2015 — ST. PETERSBURG. The City Council chambers were packed with members of Fight for 15, SEIU, 15 Now, Awake Pinellas, and workers there to testify on how they have personally been the victims of wage theft. Liberal … Continue reading →

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Vaccinations and the Left

Posted on March 1, 2015 by roseroby

As the vaccination debate heats up, much of the liberal media is trying to paint the anti-vaxxer movement as a purely right wing phenomenon, it’s clear to me that this is a controversy that cuts across ideological lines. I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Report from the Florida Front

Posted on November 7, 2014 by roseroby

Florida, like the rest of the South, is going to be a tough nut to crack. Like much of the South, it is a right-to-work state with a solidly Republican state legislature. Furthermore, Florida statute 218.077(2) forbids local jurisdictions from … Continue reading →

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Cannabis Expert MD Challenges Pharmacist’s

Posted on September 22, 2014 by roseroby

View on Medical Marijuana Cannabis specialist Jeffrey Hergenrather, MD, and President of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, offers critique of North Florida pharmacist Karl Metzger’s dismissal of Medical Marijuana. Hergenrather introduces us to the field of whole plant therapeutics, and … Continue reading →

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Ferguson is a suburb of Detroit …

Posted on August 15, 2014 by roseroby

… and oh yeah, Detroit is a suburb of Gaza So I read the news today, oh boy. The police of Ferguson, Missouri had just won the war.

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