Comments by Frankie


Dear Editor,

Lazy pull. Even for a Saturday. Rest up and deliver what you do best on Sunday: The almighty "it's all the President's fault" letter. You can't go wrong with that.

Written on Will Newtown tragedy spur new gun control legislation? :

It seems apparent from the reporting that everyone knew that Lanza was "off" for years, including his mother.

One might think that locking up your guns in a gun safe if you have mentally unstable family members or friends around might be a good idea.

Written on West spent almost $18 million for failed congressional bid :

That is a boatload of money. Tom Rooney supported West. Rooney voted in favor of NDAA and the blind extentions of the Patriot Act.

West and Rooney are about as "conservative" as a bird feeder. You folks that support this government nonsense frighten me. Your charade is over. You are anti-Americans who blindly support whomever stands in your pulpit. Pretend you aren't bought and paid for.

Written on MSNBC, Murphy calling District 18 race for Murphy with all precincts reporting | Video, Photo gallery:

Dang! I used to say that this District would vote for any R after the Foley to Rooney vote and then re-electing a solid R, meaning Rooney (named a post office, voted for Patriot Act extensions, and as an added shocker endorsed West after re-destricting).

It's encouraging to see a split vote here. This is interesting.

Written on Gas prices on decline; drop 15 cents from last month :

in response to RussK:

>If we produce more oil, the Saudis will just produce less. Sure.


Don't fret, RussK. You are not the only person that understands enough about OPEC to accept the fact that that *cartel* dictates to each OPEC country what, when and how much oil each member country can produce.

Blaming any sitting President for the cost of a barrel of oil is simply lazy thinking. Last I checked, the United States is not a member of OPEC.

Written on Controversial Stuart political yard signs upset neighbors :

Addeo can write and carry whatever signs she wants. Who cares? Look the other way.

That being said, she might be a little slow. "Obama + Hitler". Really, Lisa?

Anybody who who sees that and gets offended needs a reality check.

Written on Big names big part of Murphy-West battle for District 18 seat :

All that money from outside District 18 flowing in for West...What is it going to buy for Martin County?

Let me guess: Nothing. Well maybe the soundbites that Bachmann is going to lose.

I will continue to pay a boatload of payroll taxes and propety taxes. My employees and me will continue to work our tails off.

Meanwhile, West and his handelers backslap each other on the golf courses of Palm Beach. Yay.

They make a sham of the 47%, retirees that paid Social Security throughout their careers, Veterans that served our country. They have zero plans for the the rest of us fifty-ish. Other than the status quo: We pay double the tax rates while they skate on their Daddy's dollars.

Keep gushing Trump. Keep lapping it up West. I am done with your pretentious conservatism.


Neither of these fools are a good option. The article reads like "West Side Story", no pun intended.

On that note, The comments are more entertaining if you end every other sentence with a "snap" and a random snare drum.

<high hat>
And <snap>


Tom Rooney backs West. What did Tom Rooney do? Backed the extensions of the Patriot Act and NDAA. And named a post office. Stayed silent on the banksters who bankrupted our country. And didn't bring our tax money home.

yay for what?


in response to Darby1:

Someone should ask both of theses carpetbaggers how to drive from one place to another, what the names of the roads are, what places they have eaten at, and where their kids went to school.

Whist kicking and flinging spoonfuls of applesauce at each other.

Bachmann is going to lose this time around too. To an Independent. Martin County should pay attention.

Written on Build it (Colorado Avenue) and they will come (to downtown Stuart) :

Boo to the naysayers of change. This is a fantastic idea.

From the begininng stage of the construction project you can already see how beautiful that stretch of road will become and how it will make access to the businesses on that stretch of road much easier. The downtown area is vibrant and bustling. Expanding on that vibe is good for everyone.


"An amendment filed by former state Rep. Kevin Ambler, a Republican from Tampa, allowed Digital Domain and other companies to skip review by Enterprise Florida and the Legislative Budget Commission, the Palm Beach Post reported in 2009.

Ambler went on to take a seat on Digital Domain's board, earning $20,000 a year plus $2,000 for every board meeting he attended."

Kevin Ambler should go to prison for accepting this bribe.

Written on Letter: It's not the Great Depression, but in some ways economy tougher to turn around :

WLW and hannahwatts: We are in the minority, but we are here. Living within our means, not living on credit, and highly critical of a government that equates signing away rights as an effective means to (cough) "protect" our individual freedoms.

This point and blame shame-game is ridiculous.

I am in complete agreement with this letter writers opinion that simple GREED by individuals is what led to our current condition. At all levels, within both major parties and most of all, at the banks that were making the decisions from the bottom up: from bonusing mortgage clerks for risky loans on up to selling sht as gold.

And his mention of OPEC is very worthy. They milked us with oil prices during the boom years and once they figured out that we'd pay whatever price they wanted? They made that their new standard, especially during our economic crisis. And what we've seen is a major transfer of weatlth from Western to OPEC countries in the past decade.

We have given away the farm with our trade agreements. Since we can not, for sake of international relations, renege on those agreements, I think that one alternative answer is to impose higher tax *rates* on U.S. corporations who chose to set up shop in foreign countries. Even the playing field, if you will. Want to set up an assembly plant in Taiwan? Fine. Those 500 workers in the U.S. would earn on average $40,000 a year and would pay $4MM in taxes? That company should pay that projected income tax annually.

Astoudingly, instead of what I've mentioned above, what we have seen is municipalities and counties competing to giving the best incredible tax breaks to corporations to set up shop in their backyard in the hopes that it'll work out. That's not capitalism. That is subsidization at its worst.

Written on Treasure Coast delegates reminded why they are Democrats while attending convention :

Taurnil, interesting article, but I wasn't referring to Americans working overseas. I was referring to when US companies decide to offshore their jobs before creating jobs here.
When Apple builds their manufacturing plant in Malaysia or Ford shuts down D-town and opts to build their plant in Nuevo Leon -
Whatever tax income those 3,000 (or whatever) workers would have paid in the US, those companies should pay annually in taxes in the US. Instead they skate and we give them a pass, in the meantime we have high unemployment which equates into underfunded schools and crumbling infrastructure.
That's BS. The US corps that offshore those jobs should be making up their own deficit. Not our small businesses and domestic workforce.


Would someone, anyone, say that there will be tax penalties for off-shoring jobs?

If those tax monies of middle class jobs are going to be paid to foreign governments, corporations should be paying that amount here.

Written on Ray McNulty: Dressage, with local competitor, is regal Olympics event worth watching:

I haven't been able to find the TV times for this even either. We want to watch and follow our local Olympian too!

Written on Digital 'Idea Lab' coming to Cummings Library in Palm City :

Really fantastic news. The Cumings Library is the biggest gem for locals in Palm City. It's beautiful, visitor friendly and comfortable. And it's not in a strip mall! :D

(fyi: I had to misspell the library name because the censor's told me to watch my mouth.)

Written on Vero Beach teen just misses qualifying for semifinals at Scripps National Spelling Bee | Photo gallery, Video:

Yusra, we are proud of you! Congratulations on getting so far. Your desire to achieve and the desire of your family to foster that desire is very, very admirable.

Grewuphere: I am going to chuckle for awhile about your definition of erubesent. I didn't know what that word meant until I read this article. After reading the article? I'll probably only remember your use of it. Good *humor*!


PhilAttey: When it comes to oil and OPEC, I agree and could go on and on. Anyone who says with a straight face that oil prices are the fault of any President, ought not be given any more of our time. OPEC is a band of thieves which our government has a long and complicated relationship with. OPEC also doesn't care about that sordid relationship. They do what they want, when they want. They don't care who is living in the White House. You and I know that, but it takes too long to explain that whole mess than a 30 second sound-bite of drill-the-feck-out-of-here does whilst posing with a Pocket Constitution that has never been read.

That being said, former "patriot" Rep Tom Rooney endorsed Allen West. Folks like T-Top worship Rooney and West for their sound-bite BS. "Patriot" has become a eupherism for fascist. Speaking of which: Rooney voted for the blind extentions of the Patriot Act, voted in favor of NDAA, supports the TSA and all that jazz, has done nothing regarding legistation toward the financial terrorists that caused, created and profitted from the Great Recession. Rooney did nothing in office, outside of naming a Post Office or fire hydrant or whatnot. Folks like T-Top think that's GREAT. And cos Rooney said it was great, West must be great.

I mean: Who doesn't love a gun-slinging-Post-Office-Naming-SOB?? That'll show 'em. ...wait...what?

Nobody knows what "consevative" means anymore. Maybe folks will post after me pretending to know, and trying to explain what it really means. I've got an idear... But this finger waving "you're crying loud..ha ha..gnah-na-na-na-boo-boo" like T-Top and his ilk posts is so stupid and loud that it drowns out real discussion.

I'm done. Never mind. Carry on with that nonsense...

Written on Rich Campbell: The audacity, indifference and self-interest of Florida lawmakers knows no bounds :

"Whatever, I'm going to pay $8 and you are going to pay $344. Get over it." - Rick Scott and the FL Legislature


Bottom line: a legislator thinks that he's entitled to his $344 more so than the next guy. Despite that he only chips in 8 bucks for it and the next guy pays $236.


First off, MS is a mofo and my heart goes out to your brother, Dave, in his fight.

Naive, you are probably right: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may help Dave. Maybe it won't. Then consider re-reading the article.

Or not. To you, it doesn't matter. Cos no matter how much taxes and insurance Dave and his whole clan have paid, it will never be enough to someone like you.

What do you care?

Oh wait, you're healthy. So you don't.

That being said, seriously, take this opportunity to scream at Dave for having the nerve to get MS and scream about whatever you think "Obamacare" means.

Written on Letter: I'd welcome Congressman West to Treasure Coast, and into my home :

West initially voted in favor of the Patriot Act extensions. He also voted in favor of NDAA. I'd sincerely appreciate either the letter writer or commenter 1 to explain why they support these laws. A majority of Congress voted in favor of these things so it's a done deal for now. West was part of that. Yet his supporters think he favors a less-intrusive government which is obvious nonsense. I'd really like to know why folks are so excited to turn the 4th Amendment over to the government.

Written on Veterans spotlight: Wartime romance ends in marriage for Palm City veterans :

Thanks to both of you for your service. Your stories are incredible in this condensed version. Ferne, considering the decades that our govt did not acknowledge women's service, know that we know. Charles, your description of Tokyo makes my heart ache. It's gut-wrenching. My children are your generation's great-grandchildren. We're trying to do better too.

Also, don't jinx the three wedding ceremonies with a fourth. You two have it figured out.

Written on Letter: House members commonly change districts after redistricting :

That is spectacular trolling, RonBurgandy. Kudos. It'd be great to have a Ron Burgandy US Post Office in downtown Stuart.

What is so aggravating with this re-districting ordeal is that the Republicans figured this district, however new, to be a slam dunk. So they threw a turd at us. Some conservatives lap that up and loudly admire how nice and shiny that turd is. They think it even smells sweet. Good for them. But West is still a turd and he's only appears shiny because of his nearly $6MM of outside money. I'm thrilled to see that we have some newcomers to the game.

I don't care where Rooney ends up. I voted for him and wrote him on numerous issues. He loves big government and he's confused. Good riddance.

Written on Letter: House members commonly change districts after redistricting :

RonBurgandy, that's funny stuff. You don't even realize how absurd you and your upstanding buddy sound acccusing others of being cowards whilst defending constitution shredding legislation. You just stand in line, nod, and emphatically agree that since someone else told you it was good, it's good.

Written on Letter: House members commonly change districts after redistricting :

jlaar: Don't get too fancy. You're overlooking what the letter writter feels. He's going to be sad to lose Tom Rooney.

Tom Rooney named a Post Office. A US Post Office, no less. That feels good. It feels so good that Mr. Levine compares Patriot Act/NDAA suporting Rooney to both James Madison *and* James Monroe. Cos we all know, that after getting re-districted and elected to the first Congress, the two Jim's settled down to the real business of naming US Post Offices and stripping liberties out of the US Constitution. They later joked about it on C-span. Cos it's cute.

All my sarcasm aside, the letter writer basically doesn't care who pays for our representative to run, if they do anything, or even if you agree with his take on history. Cos it's worked good in New York. The 84 gazzillion Tappan Zee. Yo.

Written on Letter: Take time to learn about World War II veterans and their stories :

Mr. Scott: Thank you for your service.

Your letter is fascinating and I hope that you (or a close person to you on your behalf) could take the time to respond online. You are correct that most of us have not heard a lick about the US defensive out of the Pacific Northwest. It's not surprising because tactically, the Japanese would not have only invaded Hawaii - despite what happened later on. Yet, that's only what we've been taught and what we've read. I would totally appreciate to hear more about what your operation was.

Secondly, I'd appreciate to hear any and all commentary you have on the WAVES. Since you were Navy and serving state-side, I am certain you could have some experience or at least knowledge. I grew up in an era where the history books taught us about Rosie the Riveter taking care of business back home and I was still a toddler when our government finally recongnized back in the 70's that women had a role in combat during WWII.

Great letter, Mr. Scott.

Written on Stuart business owners feeling effects of East Ocean Boulevard project :

This county, as of today 2012, doesn't even have all of the roads paved. That's probably a good thing cos building a sidewalk is outside their area of expertise so paving would probably cost us some serious cash.

The sidewalk story, from the article: "The project originally started as an enhancement project to provide brick paver crosswalks across the boulevard to Stuart's revitalized Memorial Park."

The County Engineer and the Public Works Director think we're going to be really impressed when it's done. (Amerson said. "But when it's done, it's going to be really, really nice. I think the public is going to be impressed.")

The only way I'm going to be impressed by this nonsense is if that sidewalk lights up like the one in the "Billie Jean" video under my feet when I walk across it.

Written on House OKs redistricting plan that would alter Martin County's legislative landscape :

You're right. The last thing we need here is Federal Highway money....

I know you're itching to talk about the borrowed money that pays for the bs, but im really talking about the basic stuff. Our Federal Income Taxes should cover the basics. West didnt do that in District 22. Rooney never did that here.

Written on Eve Samples: Is U.S. Rep. Allen West a 'strategic thinker' — or a carpetbagger? :

West is an obnoxious gasbag in comparisson to the typical gasbags. So what. Botttom line: Both West and Rooney voted yea on NDAA. Rooney is a big fan of the Patriot Act. Those of you that thump your chests and support this tyranny, while claiming to be the "real" patriots are cowards.


@SpeakSoftlyBut: The borrowed money is an entirely different issue.

When I said bacon, I was referring to the Federal Income Tax that I've paid. Sound bites are cute and all but at the end of the day, I'd prefer that our money comes back to our district rather than deferred "on principle" which sounds great and gets folks all riled up. Works out great for that the Representative/Senator/Governor who uses the publicity to fuel book sales and the talk circuit on down the road.

Example: Bachmann from MN. She's passed on funding for infrastructure on principle and those folks thought that was so great, they re-elected her. Do you think they got a refund? (Hint: No.)
Who got their money then? (Hint: Not them.)

I want my bacon back. The extremists aren't interested in that - nor are they capable. It takes level headed folks to negotiate.


Smitty, I agree: maps would be nice.

Also, rather than ask how West, who has no ties to our district and would be an obvious failure (outside of fighting Rep. Bachmann for air-time) -- why isn't the GOP finding better candidates here? It doesn't make sense.

The people in Martin County will obviously check the "R" box, regardless of whose name is there. We had Patriot Act/NDAA/TSA/SOPA supporting Rooney and nobody cared. So, how about a less self-propogating person?? West is a soundbite joke. And he loves that about himself. At the end of the day, the R's and D's are very similar. So find a good moderate that will bring some bacon home and call it day. This circus is bs.

Written on Redistricting plan changing Indian River County map passes Florida House :

Re-districting Florida is a BFD. It's really difficult to find good information about what it all means - cos it's a total cluster. It's aggravating that it's only making the front page now and after this blip of pomp and circumstance, it'll be up to the courts.


Texas did the whole gerrymandered thing back in the 90's, if I recall correctly. And they were successful. That was back when I was first able to vote and the reason I vote for whatever judge is *not* the incumbent in every election since.

Written on Rep. West says he's ready to get to know the Treasure Coast :

Quote "I'll work to get the tax and regulatory environment and bring that vision to fruition." -Allen West


He's outright plagiarizing Sarah Palin.

Written on Redistricting plan passes House, would give St. Lucie County a state representative of its own :

I read this article several times and still couldn't make sense of it. An edit or replacing the article with "The powers that be shuffled some bs." would work. I understand that maps are out of the question cos the folks that voted for this probably can't read them either.

Written on West likely to face few GOP challengers for proposed Treasure Coast congressional seat | Poll, Videos:

Scripps: Keep track of Crazy's $5.85MM cash, where it came from and how it will be spent. Especially in comparison to other GOP runners and certainly other parties. All of them.


Kudos to the article writer though. You could put "Plastic JC Penny Hand Model Wearing Gold Plated Bracelet with Semi-Precious Stone - R" on the ballot and these folks would go for it.


With all of the money and considering the demographics of this district, no one else that considers themself a conservative wants this job?

Really? No one? We've gotta have a nut job move in to do the changing of the guard again?

No wonder our Congress is a joke.

Written on Tom Rooney runs for spot outside the Treasure Coast; Allen West runs for seat | Polls, Photo Gallery, Videos:

When I read the headline that Rooney wouldn't be running for re-election, I nearly jumped for joy. Until I read the article. Allen West? Really?

I voted for Rooney. The only thing he did in office was officially name a Post Office. Outside of that, he voted party lines every time. I wrote him numerous times on the following issues and his responses always read along the lines of "Thanks Citizen but think about the children." He supported and voted for the blind extensions of the Patriot Act, he couldn't have cared less about prosecuting the financiers responsible for the Great Recession, he did nothing about the nudie scanners that the TSA implemented and former DSH secretary Chertoff profitted from, he supported NDAA, and he supported SOPA. Okeechobee can have him.

But Allen West? He's Bachmann crazy. And would be just as ineffectual for our district as she has been for her district and as Rooney was in the past for our district. Screw the sound bites and controversy. All the money and the right demographics in this district and no one of substance is interested but Allen West? People that vote on party lines here will elect that crazy bastard and he'll be fighting Bachmann for air-time. We're effed.


"he balanced the budget the whole time he was in Congress"

The Baby Boomers saddled my generation with debt that we and future generations will never recover from. Is it any wonder when they have this mentality?

No thanks. I'll pass on your politicians that you elected and supported that did this to us. You guys have done enough damage.

Written on Martin School District ranked 3rd in state:

Full list link below. One point separates Martin Cty from #2.

Written on Fallout from legislative session could result in tough year across the Treasure Coast :

In summary: Everything got cut, they threw in some moral laws to keep the harpies happy for good measure and the prisons are getting privatized.

The only thing we're going to spend *more* on is that little sum of $125 million that they will give away to companies that are "bringing new jobs" to a state that ranks near the bottom for cost of living and is already cutting corporate taxes thus likely to get the jobs anyhow. Like the yacht builders that got $3.64 MILLION to "create jobs" to build yachts. Hmm? Oh right (wink), I meant "water turbines" which they will sell to some of the other folks who will get a slice of that $125 million pie.

Oh, and *those* welfare recepients are not required to pass drug tests, denounce abortion or work until they are 82 or dead, whichever comes first.

Good grief, Tallahassee. You were on a roll until that campaign money reminded you they needed to get paid.

Written on Palm City company looking to hire 200 :

What is the wage range that they are hiring for?

Or is this the new Kirby/Rainbow vacuum cleaner stunt?

Written on Rooney's work to help defeat costly project called ‘victory' for his career :

Just Sick of It: Totally agree. Tom Rooney fully supported and yes-voted the rubber stamp of the extensions of the "Patriot" Act twice. Both of my emails to him were addressed with an auto-reply. He also supports the use of the liberty stripper nake scanners that the TSA uses and which were introduced and encouraged with the assistance of corrupt former homeland "security" director Michael Chertoff. Tom Rooney has supported their use and has failed to acknowledge or rock the boat on pursuing public corruption charges against Chertoff.

So yeah, the back slapping calls of end of business as usual are a bit premature to say the least.

Written on Pro-business climate in Legislature earns praise from Treasure Coast :

Bingo! Summerlover.

If trickle down economics worked, will all of thes years of tax-cuts that businesses have had, why aren't we swimming in jobs that still had benefits and fully funded schools and upgraded infrastructure????

Oh...I know why. GREED. Because no matter how rich and fat the greedy got, it was never enough. So they started shipping jobs overseas to get fatter. Then cutting out benefits to the folks that worked harder and that got them fatter still. And when that ever expanding waistline couldn't get any bigger, they couldnt get enough. But there wasn't any more to give. So they stole it. And the result is unemployment, poverty and the crash of the value of the dollar that hasn't been seen in 80 years.

And look at them - running up to Tallhassee and meeting in the coffee shops - they want more still. But they don't want to EARN it. They want the GOVERNMENT to give it to them.

Eff that. We've had enough.

Written on Having landed, Discovery's next mission to Smithsonian Institution | Video:

Thank you for updating this article with the flight path and info about the sonic boom. Was hoping to catch a glimpse (or at least a sound) of the re-entry. We got to watch the launch from Titusville and as always, it was spectacular. It truly is sad to see Discovery retiring.

Written on Sorbara's supermarket in Palm City set to close in days :

Our family is totally disappointed that Sorbara's is closing. Since they opened, we have done 100% of our shopping there and saved literally hundreds of dollars on gas thru the Perks program. It has been very discouraging over the past several months to see the lack of support from the community for an independent grocer.

Their deli is one of the best I've ever seen - excellent selection of items you can't find at Publix. For example, I use Manchengo cheese for various tapas receipes and the only place other than Sorbara's where I've been able to buy it is at Crown Liquor all the way in Jensen Beach. Their bakery always carries a wide variety of different items - particularly in one or two serving sizes so you don't have to buy a 12" cake to get something delicious and sweet to feed an army. Their seafood section is excellent and I've gotten some great deals on seafood there. And as for their variety of ethnic sections - Publix doesn't even come close. I've been able to purchase Indian items, frozen shumai, gelato - all things that Publix doesn't carry - as well as many others.

Their prices on normal stuff: milk, bread, eggs etc are on par with Publix.

And please, with the "I didn't go because I didn't like the parking lot". Are you kidding me? It's a parking lot! That is a ridiculous excuse for not supporting an independent.

Shame on our community for not supporting an independent grocer.