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Community => Politics => Topic started by: Dog Walker on June 19, 2011, 11:37:58 AM

Title: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Dog Walker on June 19, 2011, 11:37:58 AM
Is this a sign of desperation?  Let's watch for one of these letters to appear in the T-U.



http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/scott-launches-newspaper-writing-campaign-himself

QuoteGov. Rick Scott, the rare statewide politician who doesn't read Florida news, is asking supporters to send a letter to their local newspaper editor praising his work as governor. The letter, of course, would be printed in a paper's editorial section. Scott has yet to sit for an interview with any editorial board in the state.

Scott includes a pre-written letter on his web site that refers to himself as "refreshing" and that he deserves "unwavering and enthusiastic support." A link to the letter was included in an e-mail Scott sent to supporters today boasting that Florida's unemployment rate declined for the fifth consecutive month.

The form letter is set up to be sent to the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Jacksonville Times-Union, Orlando Sentinel, Tallahassee Democrat, Tampa Tribune and the Scripps papers along the Treasure Coast.

Here's a copy:

Dear Editor,

When Rick Scott ran for Governor he promised to create jobs and turn our economy around. I voted for Rick because he’s always been a businessman, not a politician. While politicians usually disappoint us and rarely keep their promises, Rick is refreshing because he’s keeping his word. His policies are helping to attract businesses to our state and get people back to work. Some of the special interests are attacking the Governor for making tough decisions, showing leadership, and doing what he told us he would do. Rick Scott deserves our unwavering and enthusiastic support. How can we expect to elect leaders who will keep their word and do what’s right for our state if we don’t stand up for those with the courage to set priorities, make difficult choices, and actually deliver on their promises made?


Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: MusicMan on June 19, 2011, 12:04:46 PM
Can anyone describe or reveal what Scott's plan is/was to create jobs?
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Charles Hunter on June 19, 2011, 01:10:14 PM
Lower our already low taxes, eliminate all environmental and business regulation, and create the worst school system in the nation so the populace is too uneducated to know any better.
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Duuuvalboy on June 19, 2011, 02:28:18 PM
We need to get his ass out of here.. I'm tired of this shit
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Jumpinjack on June 19, 2011, 02:34:35 PM
Just wait until those self congratulatory fawning letters hit the paper.  I'm thinking of my response.
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: jcjohnpaint on June 19, 2011, 02:57:47 PM
everyday it gets better with this guy.  What is the de-evolutionary stage past before clown? 
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Ernest Street on June 19, 2011, 03:19:04 PM
I demand He be drug tested......rub the dogs nose in the pile.
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Timkin on June 19, 2011, 03:53:07 PM
I wish he could be taken out of office .  He is an idiot, and his desperation is transparent in this action of self-praise


Rick .. old boy.... The higher you climb, the harder you're gonna fall .
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: YellowBluffRoad on June 19, 2011, 04:11:33 PM
Interesting that either his cronies or Scott himself believe their supporters aren't even smart or literate enough to write a letter of praise correctly. I knew he thought little of both his detractors and the citizens of Florida in general, but I didn't realize how dumb he thinks his supporters are.
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Dashing Dan on June 19, 2011, 04:23:21 PM
Instead of sending out that letter for his friends to sign, why not let the facts speak for themselves?

He said that he would do stupid things and he kept his word. 
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: duvaldude08 on June 19, 2011, 06:26:07 PM
This is the most hilarious thing I have even heard in my life. This man is nuts.
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Timkin on June 19, 2011, 10:49:53 PM
Quote from: duvaldude08 on June 19, 2011, 06:26:07 PM
This is the most hilarious thing I have even heard in my life. This man is nuts.
+1
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: JeffreyS on June 19, 2011, 11:30:56 PM
What a doofus.
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Jaxson on June 20, 2011, 01:57:44 AM
If the press does not matter to Rick Scott, why is he trying so hard to use the media to get his message across to the public?!
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Ocklawaha on June 20, 2011, 08:44:03 AM
Governor - "Hello, I'm your governor, and I'm running for President on the red, white and blue ticket. I'm a red  blooded veteran with a green beret and a purple heart."

Ocklawaha - "And a yellow streak down your back"

Governor - "I was wounded 16 times on an aircraft carrier"

Ocklawaha - "He kept walking into the propellers"

Governor - "I'll make it safe for women to walk the streets at night."

Ocklawaha - "Yeah, and if the price is right, you'll do business with them."

Governor - "I'll stop child molesting."

Ocklawaha - "Good"

Governor - "I'll pass new bills to get our government moving."

Ocklawaha - "Great, the last new bills you passed got you 5 years in Raiford"

Governor - "Will someone please throw Ocklawaha out of the building?"



OCKLAWAHA
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: jcjohnpaint on June 20, 2011, 08:44:38 AM
transparency at its finest
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: copperfiend on June 20, 2011, 09:16:48 AM
Quote from: Jaxson on June 20, 2011, 01:57:44 AM
If the press does not matter to Rick Scott, why is he trying so hard to use the media to get his message across to the public?!

He is desperate to improve his approval rating probably. He is insanely unpopular right now.
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Dashing Dan on June 20, 2011, 09:28:43 AM
And he doesn't know why?  What a crybaby!
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: Jaxson on June 20, 2011, 09:37:12 AM
Quote from: copperfiend on June 20, 2011, 09:16:48 AM
Quote from: Jaxson on June 20, 2011, 01:57:44 AM
If the press does not matter to Rick Scott, why is he trying so hard to use the media to get his message across to the public?!

He is desperate to improve his approval rating probably. He is insanely unpopular right now.

Quote“I won this race because I put out a specific game plan for the state and people know I’m doing exactly what I said I was going to do,” said Scott, who spoke during a question-and-answer session at The Wall Street Journal Women in the Economy conference at the Four Seasons on Palm Beach.
 
“I’m not trying to become most popular,” Scott said. “I’m trying to make sure this state succeeds. When I run for re-election they will decide whether I succeeded.”

Source: http://www.postonpolitics.com/2011/04/scotts-disapproval-rating-soars-in-new-poll/

LOL

Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: avonjax on June 20, 2011, 09:53:11 AM
HI-LARRY-US
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: avonjax on June 20, 2011, 09:55:09 AM
Ock, that's what should be sent to the TU!
Title: Re: Governor Scott Starts Letter Writing Campaign for Himself
Post by: danem on June 22, 2011, 11:58:22 PM
Rick Scott letter-writing Mad-libs! http://pinksliprick.com/madlibs