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Why are the Democrats trying to ban gasoline-powered cars? Americans are paying higher fuel prices because the Democrats like Gavin Newsome, Joe Biden and Chuck Schummer have made it more difficult for oil companies to invest in exploration for more fuel sources. As if higher fuel prices are not enough, these same Democrats are now…
The Aaron Rodgers vaccine saga gave us insight into how the woke NFL and woke sportswriters embarrassed themselves by reporting on a story without obtaining all the facts. In early 2021 the RNA vaccines were being rolled out for public use in an attempt to end the Covid-19 pandemic. Americans were told emphatically by the…
Vanessa Baugh was elected, in 2012, county commissioner for District 5, Manatee County. Vanessa and her husband moved to Manatee County in 1999 and they opened Vanessa Fine Jewelry which is located on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. I spoke with Vanessa after the Republican primary which saw the election of new members to the…
Manatee County is a growing economic powerhouse and is making a name for itself in the economic development world. Our county has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years. Northeastern states with high taxes, excessive business regulation and Covid-19 protocol insanity have caused the rate of migration to our county to intensify. Recent elections…
What is wrong with New York City? For decades NYC was America’s crown jewel and attracted visitors from all over the world. Sinatra sang “if I can make it there I’ll make it anywhere.” Wealthy people from around the world bought condos so they could enjoy the shows, museums and world-class dining venues. Athletes longed…
Mike Rahn won a landslide victory in the Republican primary for District 4 Manatee County commissioner. Rahn captured 62% of the vote against incumbent commissioner Misty Servia. Rahn said Tuesday evening that “the enormity of the victory was truly humbling.” Rahn concluded that “District 4 was looking for a change that would result in less…
Incumbent District 2 Commissioner Reggie Bellamy won the Democratic primary in a landslide over former County Commissioner Charles Smith. Bellamy won 63% of the vote and will now face Amanda Ballard in the general election. The victory for Bellamy was much larger than when he faced Smith in the 2018 Democratic primary. Bellamy, the sole…
The reverberations are being felt across Manatee County as Republican voters supported candidates that believed and acted like their leader Governor Ron DeSantis. Long-time commissioner Carol Whitmore was soundly defeated by newcomer Jason Bearden. Whitmore has served Manatee County since 2006 and has been instrumental in funding the Premier Sports Complex at Lakewood Ranch. Whitmore…
Who is the King of late-night TV? Stephen “I hate Republicans” Colbert? No. Jimmy “I kiss Fauci’s ass” Kimmel? No. Jimmy Fallon? No. The late-night TV King is Greg Gutfeld whose show “Gutfeld!” is on the Fox Cable News Network. In the latest ratings Gutfeld! had 2.3 million views; Colbert had 2.1 million views and…
