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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008
Wednesday 08-20-2008 4:51am ET
The Space Coast has so far endured Tropical Storm Fay. We did not get through it unscathed, but we could have had it much worse. We’ll evaluate where we are and what may be ahead as we get the conversation moving today. We’d like to hear from you, where you are or where you were during the thick of the storm and how it has impacted your community. Is there long term impact for your part of the Space Coast? We’ll see how you are faring as we get things moving this morning. Topic wise, it is a Wide Open Wednesday and we’ll go the direction you like. On my mind: Senator Haridopolos is not satisfied with Amendment 5’s status so far (dead is not good enough, I suppose) and his statewide tour against it continues. Is it a waste of time and money, a campaign to be Senate President or maybe both? Let’s see…you allow your male child to cross dress, wear makeup and publicly declare his homosexual status and then sue the school board for failing to enforce its dress code. There is more to this story than we know, but I think the parents have some responsibility in this. Of course, they failed to meet it and now they want government to be the parent. Might as well, they sure did not do the job! PETA is completely ignorant and their latest idea proves it. College presidents are banding together for the benefit of their students…I suppose. They want the legal drinking age lowered to 18. Does this strike you as odd? Yesterday’s web poll is in play with California doctors being told their personal beliefs don’t matter. And, with this being the first storm to impact us this season, is it price gouging or simply supply and demand? Today’s links: UPDATES ON FAY It's going to be a long couple of days Barefoot Bay got it first, it seems 54 homes damaged Looters arrested in Barefoot Bay Shelters in use across county Brevard has opportunity to lead with CAPIT style Charter revision PETA goes stupid on Sea World idea (at least it is familiar territory for them) Waste the money, Senator Mike! Freak's family sues school for how kid dresses, dies BIGFOOT FIND a scam...surprised? Didn't think so College presidents- Let them drink at 18 MLB, Umpires can't agree on replay Mickovers (stories we had on tap and have not yet talked): Amendment 5 off the ballot? For now, yes Hidden cameras in schools cause concern In CA your beliefs make no difference Can't watch your kids...pass a law Price gouging or supply and demand? Oil prices ease; storm not a factor Matt Reed: Christian Coalition candidate survey and FCAT McCain supports increased space budget FLORIDA TODAY Elections Page TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008
Tuesday 08-19-2008 4:39am ET
With Tropical Storm Fay bearing down, I would like to take some time this morning and discuss our situation and what you can expect from WMMB. This web site remains a great resource for what is happening now, not just for those of us on the Space Coast, but for our out of town families who can ALWAYS listen on line and keep reading our site for updates. When they may not be able to reach you, at least knowing conditions in our area can be a comfort to them. Remember, it is not the time DURING the storm that is the most dangerous…it’s the time after the storm when conditions can be most hazardous. Downed power lines, nonfunctioning traffic signals, streetlights not working at night, flooding, displaced wildlife and many other things contribute to the danger in the hours immediately following the storm. Be smart: know and understand the conditions you may be venturing into if you must be out after the storm. We’ll be updating storm conditions and any closures or schedule adjustments as is necessary. If we are in a disaster situation in the storm’s aftermath, WMMB will remain on the air and on line. We’ve been through this together before…we will make it through it again! Fortunately it does not appear (at 4am) as if the storm’s impact will be major. We’ll have some wind and rain, tornadoes are possible, but it is not anticipated to be as strong as originally predicted. Fay is about to make landfall near Naples and we should begin experiencing some increased winds through the morning. The storm is expected to head through Titusville and off the coast. We will try to maintain business as usual today…we have District 30 House Republican Candidates Ritch Workman and Tres Holton with us in our 7am and 8am hours. We’ll continue to update you with storm information as conditions warrant. In our first hour, we’ll Wide Open Wednesday it around the storm information. Today’s links: Hidden cameras in schools cause concern In CA your beliefs make no difference Can't watch your kids...pass a law Price gouging or supply and demand? Oil prices ease; storm not a factor Matt Reed: Christian Coalition candidate survey and FCAT McCain supports increased space budget Mickovers (stories we had on tap and have not yet talked): Amendment 5 off the ballot? For now, yes FLORIDA TODAY Elections PageMONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008
Monday 08-18-2008 4:51am ET
On this Monday we’ll finish talking my first round of picks in the August 26th Primary election. The remainder of my selections will come out in Thursday’s INSIDER, so sign up today if you are not already a member. It’s right at the top of the page. The weekend brought several stories to the table and an opportunity to catch some more Olympics coverage. Ping Pong…yes, I watched Olympic Ping Pong early Saturday morning…like 4am, Saturday morning. Archery (actually more interesting than I thought), Beach Volley Ball (the men-how stupid was that?), Track and Field is starting (not my favorite), Baseball (now you’re talking, except they tweaked the rules in a bad way), Swimming (Michael Phelps: Now there is a record that will stand a while) and Saturday evening before Phelps…The women in a marathon (I am sorry , I can’t watch people run and run and run for all that time- I wanted to throw something through the TV) but they are all getting coverage. Now I am waiting for Greco-Roman Tidily-Winks or whatever other obscure excuse for competition comes next (and they are dropping Baseball and keeping Ping Pong????)! Don’t get me wrong, I like the Games, but some of this is just silly. Oh, and we got our first look at High School Football on Friday evening as our Satellite Scorps had an intrasquad scrimmage! Speaking of the Olympics, NBC, the environmentally friendly network that ran a weekend ( or was it a week?) with all green logos back in the spring to increase Global Warming awareness (or whatever the stunt was about) is not so environmentally friendly as they broadcast from the pollution capitol of the world. Seems the outside booth that hosts some Olympics and News coverage for NBC is air conditioned. Yes, outside and air conditioned brought together by NBC! We have some gun news this morning as Disney and Texas make some tweaks. I believe Texas may draw a bit more heat than Disney on this one. Maybe NBC could move to Texas after the Olympics. These and other topics are linked below for your perusal and selection as we get the conversation started this week. In our 7am hour, Mark Vance will join us and we are hoping for the long awaited return of Steve Bussey at 8am (OK, it’s only been 2 weeks, but the guy’s kinda grown on us). We’ll keep it WIDE OPEN WEDNESDAY style on a Candidate Free Monday and see where it takes us. Today’s links: FAY an early to mid-week wind and rain threat West Coast residents complacent NBC: Green friendly? Not in China Disney edges into compliance with Guns to Work Texas School Board allows teachers to carry guns at work (Could this be another FIRST in FLORIDA?) Domestic "spying" rules could be eased McCain talking space at BCC today Allstate cuts rates/pays $5M fine in FL agreement Task Force takes down criminals McCain, Obama and Rick Warren...a good start (Watch the interviews on above link) FLORIDA TODAY'S Editorial Board would be a Cyclops (if they had one good eye) Obama's Space plan Mickovers (stories we had on tap and have not yet talked): Amendment 5 off the ballot? For now, yes Hey, I was not a fan of the boat sign, but this is STUPID Poll shows "Fairness Doctrine" with support FLORIDA TODAY Elections PageFRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008
Friday 08-15-2008 6:28am ET
Well, the Amendment 5 question is moot for now. A Leon County Judge has whacked it from the ballot. Probably a good thing because of all the uncertainty…but I like getting the “taxes need changed jab” in whenever we can. The INSIDER yesterday released about 2/3 of my Primary picks and we’ll talk it in our 6am hour today. There are some related e-mails in the BML In-Box and you can see them for yourself to the left of this posting. It was a good interview with Bill Posey and Alan Bergman in yesterday’s 8am hour. Today we’ll talk with NPA and Democrat candidates for that 15th Congressional District seat. If you miss any of the interviews, or any of the show for that matter, all show hours are available in the ON DEMAND section for a week following each show. We’ll WIDE OPEN WEDNESDAY today’s first hour, so let’s get it started.
Today’s links:
Disney characters arrested! BIG FOOT body/colony in Georgia? (with photo) Amendment 5 off the ballot? For now, yes Hey, I was not a fan of the boat sign, but this is STUPID Gannett cutting jobs due to revenue shortfalls Poll shows "Fairness Doctrine" with support A storm to watch Florida Today endorses Needelman (Wonder how much sugar they had to put in that?) Editorial on Fired Coaches is right on Mickovers (stories we had on tap and have not yet talked): Rowdy crowd causes BCSO to be called to Board Meeting (What? Cheating OK if it is done by your school?) FLORIDA TODAY District 31 endorsement is off base Sarasota considers marginal Strong Mayor Government FLORIDA TODAY Elections Page THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
Thursday 08-14-2008 4:57am ET
7am Thursday beings Matt Reed back to the studio for our Brevard Watchlist hour. At 8am we’ll talk with Republican candidates for the 15th Congressional District seat. We’ll start with a WIDE OPEN WEDNESDAY HOUR and let you lead the way. In Matt’s column today he deals with an issue we had thought you had corrected with the County Commission years ago…a stop work order on the house Courtney Roberts was building in Cocoa Beach. The Commission agreed to pay for damages they caused, allow the construction to be completed…and then staff started meddling again. Two area coaches are fired for cheating…and the community is taking up for them? Florida Today’s endorsement in District 31 is more evidence I made the right call…you see it and more of how I will vote and why in today’s INSIDER. It comes out right after today’s show. If you sign up before the show is over, you should get it in your e-mail by 10am. Today’s links: Give us money to make your kids less fat! Gunman kills Arkansas Democrat Chairman Matt Reed: Courtney Roberts v. County Commission Voucher amendment to State Supreme Court Would you like SPIES with that? Cheating in HS wrestling costs coaches jobs Attorney fights technicalities, not addressing coach's illegal acts Rowdy crowd causes BCSO to be called to Board Meeting (What? Cheating OK if it is done by your school?) FLORIDA TODAY District 31 endorsement is off base Sarasota considers marginal Strong Mayor Government Mickovers (stories we had on tap and have not yet talked): Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought we did NOT fund this! BCC goes to 4 day week/Bloggers question validity FLORIDA TODAY: Tax our way out of State financial woes Sarasota private school sued over report to DCF on nonexistent child abuse FLORIDA TODAY Elections PageWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008
Wednesday 08-13-2008 4:37am ET
It’s a WIDE OPEN WEDNESDAY and a Candidate Free Zone today! We have a TON of Mickovers and new stories on tap…and plenty of time with no candidates to get to as many as we can. But, as is our custom on Wide Open Wednesday, the topic control is yours. Where do you want to go? I am leaning toward the Obama “senior tax plan” and the China becoming the number one manufacturing nation and how both are solved by the FAIR TAX. Plus there are some interesting twists that could get the mainstream media on the side of talk radio in the Fairness Doctrine issue. We have not discussed the Property Appraiser’s Office investigation and arrest (pretty sure it not the last one) and how it impacts the election. There are other social and even global issues deserving attention, so pick your topic and fire one off…we’ll see where it all takes us. Today’s links: Internet AND Talk Radio being threatened by Fairness Doctrine Russia orders/signs case fire in Georgia US facing limits on Russia/Georgia situation American Airlines pulls a dumb one with US Troops Republicans growing a backbone? Who is demonizing Edwards' mistress? Edwards! State Farm increase in Brevard is a proposed 59% Cities/County to boost income through Rec Fees Schools look at additional cuts Stupid Government Trick: City to increase code enforcement fines Mickovers (stories we had on tap and have not yet talked): Obama: No tax for seniors- draws battle lines when FAIR TAX would negate the need Another argument for the FAIR TAX Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought we did NOT fund this! 3rd paragraph from bottom says what teachers think of FCAT Al Franken succeeding in politics like he did in talk radio (but audience is bigger) Property Appraiser Official Charged Details emerge in Property Appraiser case (Why was the boss not charged?) Matt Reed/Sunday: Questions still on Property Appraiser situation We pay no attention UNTIL the storm (and election season does not help) BCC goes to 4 day week/Bloggers question validity FLORIDA TODAY: Tax our way out of State financial woes Sarasota private school sued over report to DCF on nonexistent child abuse Prime Time Charlie takes Congress-like Road Trip to find economic solutions FLORIDA TODAY Elections Page I will release my thoughts on the August 26th Primary beginning with this week’s INSIDER. I will give you my take on many of the candidates and how I will or would vote. I will hold off on others until a bit later. I don’t do this to influence your vote, but to be open with you about who I am and where I am coming from. If you agree, that’s great. If you don’t, that is fine, too. It is just me laying it on the line. It’s up to you to make your own call.
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