Mike Hogan = Rick Scott | Read the thread...

[Diane Melendez]

tufsu1.  I would not making such a presumption.  What is important to me is that all of us are able to have a dialog about our choices and stand a chance of making a positive difference.   

[Timkin]

This race is close and not over like hogans camp would have you believe. Hang tight brown supporters. Anything worth having is worth fighting for.

Too well I know this, Matt.  and some will laugh at me for my convictions ( I wont mention names, it really doesn't matter)  You are absolutely right.

[FayeforCure]

Diane...I'm sure you think that being with Hogan will allow you to influence his policies/views...you might want to ask Paula Dockery how that worked out with Rick Scott and high speed rail!

That's a good one tufsu1, as much as I admire Paula ( who is a Republican btw), I just know she feels terribly betrayed with Rick Scott's off the cuff canceling of HSR for Florida  

I'm sure Hogan is paying Diane and others who will listen lip service, but you cannot change the true nature of the beast........ie no amount of sweet talk is going to soften the extreme Tea Partier type.

Even the moderate Republicans are running scared in the face of these extremists.

[Diane Melendez]

Faye, I hate to break it to you, but no one is paying me.  I follow my own path.  Always have always will.

[FayeforCure]

Faye, I hate to break it to you, but no one is paying me.  I follow my own path.  Always have always will.

Did I say anyone was paying you?

I'm just saying you're misguided.

Believe me, I've dealt with many extremists as an issue advocate, and there was no way any of them changed course.

[Charles Hunter]

Typo - I think Faye meant "playing" you Diane.

[Diane Melendez]

Here is what is printed in her post.  
I'm sure Hogan is paying Diane  Typo?  perhaps.  LOL 

[FayeforCure]

Here is what is printed in her post.  
I'm sure Hogan is paying Diane  Typo?  perhaps.  LOL 

Wow, reading comprehension wasn't your strong point I gather.............read again.........."paying lip service" is what I'm talking about.

But I like Charles Hunter's interpretation too

[Diane Melendez]

Faye, you are wasting your time with insults.  I do not measure myself by the type of mindless jabs you are want to offer up.  You know you have a choice here.  You can act like a respectful grown woman or continue to take pot shots. In preschool they call this bullying in adults it is immature behavior. In any case, you are loosing ground with each negative post.  I know you can do better.

[JeffreyS]

No need for the comprehension smack. No one disagrees with Diane's whichever way the wind is blowing stance more than I do.  However she seems to be no fool.

[FayeforCure]

Diane, I think you lost ground yourself by abandoning your own principles.

1. A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
2. A rule or belief governing one's personal behavior

[Diane Melendez]

Not going to engage that conversation Faye.  You can still do better or continue to take the low road while chastising someone about principals. If you chose to continue on the low road, enjoy your journey. I won't walk with you.  Life is too short for this type of insulting banter.  You can do better than angry judgements if you try.

[FayeforCure]

No low road intended. Cavorting with extremists is just not my cup of tea 

[Diane Melendez]

Enjoy that lonely walk Faye.  Your angry judgements will keep you good company.

[avonjax]

It could also be that a thinking and informed Democrat would know that a Scott recall is highly unlikely even if warranted.  So where does that put the next mayor and Jacksonville when it comes to Jacksonville having a seat at the political table?  Many Republicans are having buyers remorse over Scott, but as you are finding out, getting him out of office will be harder than it was getting him in and if possible would take a very, very long time.  So which is the smarter approach?  Pretend that he can be taken out of office before his term is over and alienate him to Jacksonville and it's needs, or suck it up and make sure Jacksonville does not remain the unrecognized stepchild?  A confrontational approach from a potential mayor is suicide when it comes to keeping Jacksonville the "positive" focus it needs to be in Tally. 

Diane, I admire your stand and it is your right, but what is really confusing is first, Rick Scott is just another horrible Republican and he will continue to destroy our state. The only good thing about having a mayor on the inside would be to watch his every move so you can stay a step ahead of his ruinous ideas. And I have to take issue with your endorsement of Hogan based on his experience because if Alvin Brown won the office, he would have much more political experience than our governor, who has absolutely NONE. But apparently a slight state majority didn't seem to care. Since the majority of Duval county voted for a man with ZERO experience why not a mayor with less experience than his opponent. I'd rather take my chances with Brown.