How the Florida good ole boys operate: Florida Repubs do not duly notice their meeting

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Florida's new Republican leadership is kicking off its reign with a lot of secrets.

House Speaker Dean Cannon, R- Winter Park, huddled in private last week with 80 other GOP legislators for "member training" at an Orlando resort, without any public notice. This is noteworthy because Florida's constitution broadly requires lawmakers to notice meetings and open them to the public if legislative action is going to be discussed.

Cannon spokeswoman Katherine Betta says no bills were discussed at the two-day session. That's kind of like suggesting 80 football coaches could spend two days in the same room without talking about a single game.

"This was an important opportunity for the members to get together completely free of distractions," Betta said. Translation: without the public getting a whiff of what was discussed.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/state/os-capview-column-deslatte120510-20101203,0,4971317.column

[Tippy]

1. K&R...Republicas like to hide things from voters..

[felinetta]

2. I also think they just don't care about voters.

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3. They think we're chattering masses.

No. They have completely co-opted the concept of Democracy. It's their way or the highway. They expect voters to have faith in their leaders--and then, shut up.

[Tippy]

4. True enough

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5. Yes, but when do you think they'll start listening?

[Tippy]

6. When Hell Freezes Over....would be my best guess

[lib2DaBone]

7. Jeb Bush is back in charge via Marco Rubio...

We have a lunatic criminal nut-case Governor who spent $78 Million of his own money to buy the election.. and he sees Jeebus in cheese sandwiches and ink stains on the wall.

And we have a senile-aged voter base in Fla that watches Lawrence Welk and is in bed by the time Wheel of Fortune is over.

God (Jeebus) help us...

Def: Florida .. "Gods Waiting Room"