terry says: "If this criminal r.scott is not proof of how important YOUR VOTE is I do not know what else to say.OBAMA in november unless you want this plague to go NATIONAL!!!!!!!!!"
September 1, 2012 9:51 PM
Violet says: "After stealing BILLIONS from the Tax Payers of this country..... this super villain just wants to keep going... like a run away train.... to take Florida off the cliff!"
August 31, 2012 2:16 PM
lisa says: "my husband works very hard for highlands couty road and bridge. county had already put freezes on payraises past four years to try to help budget,then here comes rick scott having the audacity to illegally deduct 3% from his paycheck to put into the florida retirement system! i'd like to tell rick scott to quit hurting people who live paycheck to paycheck ,such as we do. he cannot relate to any hardworking person.and needs to retire from serving as governor. he doesnt know the meaning of serve. it disgusts me to see his face and just hearing him talk."
August 30, 2012 10:18 PM
Mike from MA says: "We really wanted to move to Florida, but the state of healthcare there has put an end to that dream."
August 26, 2012 8:32 PM
Dr. H says: "For someone who claims to be so concerned about Medicare, you sure put a giant turd in their back yard. Instead of $10,000, (everyone is forced to purchase),being avaiable for treament of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, for most cases only $2500 will be available. So, Medicare will have to now pick up the $7500 slack, for anyone over 65 yoa who is injured in an auto accident.Anyone under 65, their major medical, those premiums will sky rocket now. Those who are medically uninsured are S.O.L! Oh! did I mention that the premium rate rollback was taken out of the bill on the eleventh hour on the eleventh day!"
August 24, 2012 4:02 PM
John A. says: "My neighbors and I now believe we have seen the true colors of Gov. Scott, the Republican legislature and their wealthy friends. They want all working and poor people to leave the State of Florida. By increasing the premiums of Citizens home insurance, they have placed a dire situation for new and existing home mortgages. If a person cannot afford the insurance on their house, they cannot afford to buy the house. The only solution is to leave the State for other opportunities. Otherwise, Florida will become a land of Lords and Serfs."
August 13, 2012 6:11 PM
Richard, (Formerly Rick) says: "Just emailed the "Governor" on his high profile absence regarding the Crystal River and Levy County nuclear Plant high jinks. Were they not scaring off potential companies from locating here due to excessive electricity costs, as well as doing the same to current Florida/Duke power customers, this would be hillarious! Why is Lil Ricky taking off his tie and selling donuts instead of advocating for the state and demanding answers? Email him since now he is being forced to shw all his emails and let him know how you feel about his total lack of leadership/competence in this public screwing we're all being forced to endure."
August 13, 2012 5:15 PM
Sarah says: "Just wanted to say thank you. Not only do we have to have an average of 10 officers working doubles everyday, we just had ANOTHER officer assaulted by an inmate. Before you cut more money from the FDOC, maybe you should work at a prison and see what it's really like to be out numbered an average of 37 to 1. Sleep well tonight knowing that you and your family are being protected by us who put our lives on the line everyday to ensuring society's worst stay behind bars. Under-appreciated, under-paid and overworked. No guns, just guts.
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July 27, 2012 7:26 PM
Jeffrey hlik says: "The only place the governor should reside is in federal prison. Should be his home before he can kill any more innocent citizens. "
July 24, 2012 7:39 PM
Bill G says: ""The Best Governor Money Can Buy™""
July 18, 2012 1:29 PM
Sherry says: "Rick Scott--we do NOT believe you when it comes to what you say about the ACA and dollars for the expansion of medicaid---why? Because it is a lie.
We do not believe you when you say you are just trying to cut down on voter fraud with your voter purges and voter ID laws- Why? Because it is a lie!
You lie Rick Scott and we are NOT stupid enough to believe you."
July 16, 2012 11:51 PM
Brenda says: "If Rick Scott committed as much money to actually creating jobs for people as he did for the so-called "rebranding" of the AWA (now "Department of Economic Opportunity") and Unemployment Benefits (now called "reemployment assistance"), more people would benefit. P.S.: Abolosh the Initial Skills Test. It serves no purpose other than to discourage the unemployed from pursuing the benefits that they rightfully deserve."
July 15, 2012 9:48 PM
Dave says: "this guy needs to go!!!! He is absolutely not interested in helping his constituents who are struggling in this difficult economy. I have a job and its difficult so all the floridians who cannot find work (like my friends and family members) are suffering the financial difficulties as well as the depression that is overwhelming. This guy has no interest in helping anyone but instead helping himself and his republican buddies. It is sickening from where I stand..How bout you??"
July 13, 2012 1:49 PM
Maria says: "So where are the jobs, Rick? Your press release mentions that you have 86 people with you on your jaunt to England -- are they the jobs you promised? .. and that you've recently made "business development" visits to Brazil, Panama, Canada and Israel ... is *that* where you're creating jobs?"
July 11, 2012 5:56 PM
marty says: "I would LOVE to contribute however, I am an UNEMPLOYED STATE WORKER!!!!"
July 11, 2012 7:53 AM
Ronschara says: "Rick Scott is the MAJOR CAUSE in people like me,working part-time(because I can't find fulltime work) in DENYING OUR LAWFULLY obtained unemployment benefits to help pay bills untill we get BACK TO FULLTIME WORK!!! He and his nazi-like republican "I have enough so you don't need anything "attitude is DANGEROUS to this state !!! Rick Scott you don't need to be in the chair in the florida state govenors office, you should be in JAIL where YOU BELONG...Thanks for ripping off our health care system so you can be a CRYBABY MILLIONAIRE.. .PUT rickscott IN PRISON WHERE HE BELONGS!!! rick scott MUST BE IMPEACHED as a CLEAR and PRESENT DANGER to our great STATE!!!!"
July 10, 2012 12:41 PM
Beardie Tree says: "I Dont think they would print what I have to say about you Prick Scott"
July 9, 2012 3:38 PM
Rita says: "It time to Recall that bald headed far right wing Teaparty Out of touch Governor Rick Scott of Florida. He has got to go...He is not for the people of Florida at all. Vote this Creep Out of Office! He turned down the rail money which would bring jobs to florida and now he doesn't want you to have health insurance...he would rather you die!
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July 5, 2012 6:40 PM
Patriot 99 says: "So the Hospital CEO will take it upon himself to undermine the ACA because it hurts the profiteering of himself and his benefactors. So, what's the republican plan for soaring healthcare costs? Oh yeah, they don't have one! This self serving freak of nature must go!!!"
July 4, 2012 8:32 AM
john v says: "is scott going to plead the 5th when he is indicted for purging voter roles within 90 days of election....will he plead the 5th if asked whether he is the gov of florida???"
July 4, 2012 8:29 AM
Mr. Peepers says: "politifact.com finds Lil Ricky lying like crazy, using Carl Rove republican fear mongering, re: the affordable care act. how much$ is he losing with healthcare reform? TOO BAD Lil Ricky"
July 4, 2012 8:25 AM
CHARLIE APUDO says: "Do not mess with the Affordable Healthcare Act. It is Law and you have no right denying Americans or Floridians Healthcare that is paid for by the Government of United States with President Obama.If I remember you used to be a Healthcare Executive who would profit with this law.!?"
July 2, 2012 8:38 PM
yogini says: "Rick Scott forgets that he represents Floridians. We WANT healthcare!! That's one of the reasons he will be a 1 term governor!!!"
July 2, 2012 4:16 PM
Christian says: "What he did for High Speed Rail he now wants to do for health care...we cannot afford to keep sending tax revenues collected in Florida back to DC! "
July 2, 2012 7:47 AM
Richard, (formerly Rick) says: "The majority want it. The Supreme Ct. Upheld it. now, Lil Ricky says he won't go along with it. What ever happened to representative democracy? The only thing that Ricky represents are Orville Norquest and the corporations."
July 1, 2012 8:14 AM
Miguel says: "Our esteemed governor Rick Scott made his fortune doing business (bilking) the Federal Government out millions for. I’ve heard stories from hard working business associates who say it’s now impossible to collect on unemployment in Florida while looking for employment, based on the roadblocks Rick Scott has put in place since he took office.
Rick Scott cares nothing about the citizens he governs, unless of course they represent the 1%, a sweetheart deal for one of his cronies, or a big business who can contribute to his next campaign.
Scott has only one goal, to ensure the record shows he was able to reduce unemployment in Florida, the great leader he is. A clever tactic, to make it appear the unemployment rate is going down by making it near impossible for anyone entitled to collect their unemployment not to get through the process. I'm sure he used the same tactics to make millions for himself.
An excerpt from PolitiFact: "We talked to two other legal scholars who seemed surprised that Scott used the Fifth Amendment so much in a deposition, especially when answering routine questions about his employment history. "You should not use the Fifth Amendment privilege if you don't think there's possible criminal liability," said Bruce Jacob, a law professor at Stetson." Anyone who took the 5th amendment 75 times to potentially keep themselves from being investigated can’t be clean.
Scott is nothing short of a slick tea-bagging scoundrel who’s only goal is to get re-elected.
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June 25, 2012 9:11 AM
Lee McKenzie says: "This criminal is forcing me and a lot of other state employees to bail out - this time the criminal and his republican buds have cut state retirement by 3% and I'm sure he's just getting warmed up, probably being slowed down by federal lawsuits on his other criminal activities with voter purging. Ever see any Koch brother appointed richo "governors" go to jail? Don't hold your breath."
June 20, 2012 1:41 PM
Ismael Santos says: "Rick Scott belongs in jail, not as Governor. He is a complete failure on any political or moral level for others, so why is he still in charge?"
June 16, 2012 10:46 AM
Ricard Parillo says: "United Auto donates well over $100,000 to Rick Scott and other Repubs. How much more do we all pay in premiums based on these contributions?"
June 12, 2012 11:24 AM
David Wilcox says: "Rick Scott is one of them... He is not one of us!"
June 9, 2012 8:29 PM
Jennifer G says: "If Scott does not comply with the department of justice they should disqualify the entire states votes for every election!"
June 7, 2012 8:54 PM
Richard, ( formerly Rick) says: "Statewide, the supervisors of election have two words for Lil Ricky and his attempt to rig elections in Florida. Hint: they are NOT Atta Boy."
June 6, 2012 9:42 PM
John M says: "Rick Scott has a history of getting away with illegal activities, lets make sure he doesn't get away with this. Lets make sure that he doesn't slither away from this violation of Federal Law. He needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
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June 1, 2012 12:30 PM
leo solar says: "Put Scott in jail where he belongs. We missed him the last time. This time we'll get him. With his money, he'll get a lot of favorable treatment in jail. That's okay with me!!!"
June 1, 2012 11:47 AM
Richard says: "Bad day for Lil Ricky and the republicans. Feds step in to stop unconstitutional voter rigging in Florida, led by guess who. Maybe the republicans won't be able to steal the presidency like they did in 2000. let Freedom ring Lil Ricky!"
June 1, 2012 11:15 AM
Professor Asmuth says: "A violation of the voting rights act is a Crime... be sure to share this clarification for our Republican friends."
June 1, 2012 11:10 AM
Diane Rechner says: "Florida is one of the states "up for grabs" and Romney needs Florida's 29 electoral votes to get him elected. The Republicans do not care about democracy and are doing everything possible here in Florida and in other states to prevent people or make it much more difficult to vote. This is UNAMERICAN. Speak up; don't let another Katherine Harris happen again to Florida. REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER."
May 31, 2012 10:33 PM
Huck L Barry says: "I will not forget what Rick Scott did to impede Everglades restoration. Under the guise of budget constraints, Scott neutered programs to protect Florida's natural resources. He has motivated me to do every thing I can to get him out of office."
May 31, 2012 10:09 PM
Ray A. says: "Now is the time for a petition to The US Dept. of Justice to prosecute Rick for vioaltions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. If I had the knowhow I would start it. In the past hour I could have had nearly a signature a minute in face to face discussions. Imagine the power of an organization and the Internet! We can not recall this pompous pretender, but a conviction on Federal charges would eliminate him. Someone with some knowledge please step up and start a petition. NOW!!"
May 31, 2012 8:53 PM
P.James says: "We went through this in 2000 with jebby and you are at it again! Get partisanship out of elections and leave our local officials alone!"
May 31, 2012 8:19 PM
sue says: "Not only are they trying to steal the election, but someone stole my Pink Slip Rick sticker!"
May 31, 2012 7:19 PM
Peter B says: "You mismanaged the hospitals and you are destroying Florida... Time to leave with all you friends behind you.... Thank You for your time..."
May 31, 2012 6:13 PM
K. says: "Tricky Ricky! You are a disgrace to the Sunshine State of Florida! Go backto Texas and take "the Shrubs" with you!"
May 31, 2012 4:10 PM
Jo Bertloff says: "Documentaries have been made to show how past politicians have manipulated elections before in Florida's. Their tactics were similar to what Rick is doing with this poll 'scrub'. When are the people that live/vote/or NOT vote in Florida going to do something about it? "
May 31, 2012 3:48 PM
Patsy Rains says: "You bought your last election by using your own money. Dishonest."
May 31, 2012 3:29 PM
Davd G. says: "Government is NOT business. Mr. Scott doesn't represent my views whatsoever for fair and just government. Unfortunately those that elected him get what they deserve and the rest of us have to take it as well. "
May 31, 2012 2:53 PM
Suzanne Kidd says: "Job #1 is to tell ALL of our friends and neighbors what Republicans are doing to our rights as American citizens. Job #2 is to elect Democrats ONLY this election to "PURGE" this state and country of the radical right which is taking over this country."
May 31, 2012 1:45 PM
brad ward says: "If only we could recall our governors like they can in Wisconsin. This should be a lesson to all Democrats and forward leaning Republicans. Your vote matters. This guy was elected with what amounted to about 18% of the total number of registered voters. "
May 31, 2012 12:55 PM
Tamara B says: " We live in a Democracy, not a dictatorship, so you aren't supposed to be acting like a dictator. Do the job some stupid people elected you for.Stop trying to cheat by kicking eligible America Citizens from voting rolls just because they don't agree with you. That is the kind of behavior we teach our kids not to have, guess you missed that lesson"
May 31, 2012 12:27 PM
Maureen Johnston says: "Rick Scott is a plague on the State of Florida. Why some idiots voted this corrupt thief; I can't imagine. Maybe that election was fixed too. "
May 31, 2012 12:07 PM
Maryann says: "What could be worse than to take away a person's right to vote? Mr. Scott is a disgrace. This man who cheated Medicare is crook and is running our state the same unlawful way he ran his "business." "
May 31, 2012 12:01 PM
Doug Schmidt says: "I wait patiently to vote you out as I remember what you did on the high speed train from Tampa/Orlando!"
May 31, 2012 11:54 AM
Frances Russell says: "As a registered Republican (moderate), I am disgusted by Scott's attempts to "purge" citizens - mostly registered Democrats, I'll bet - from the rolls of registered voters. This is not the party of Lincoln - it's the party of Joseph Stalin, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez & countless other dictators who claimed they were "elected by the people." It is unfortunate we can't recall Scott, but we CAN vote in the next election to remove as many of his Republican cronies in the state legislature as possible. Urge your friends to register & VOTE."
May 31, 2012 11:44 AM
Beverly H. says: "Why hasn't this man been procecuted for his crimes?"
May 31, 2012 11:14 AM
Jimmy Carter says: "They knew he was a crook and they still put him in,get him out CROOK ! "
May 31, 2012 11:02 AM
D. Roberts says: "He bought our State with an election campaign of lies. Now he's trying to prevent some of us from voting. Will Florida voters remember next time? "
May 31, 2012 10:58 AM
Carol Hughes says: "How dare you politicize your visits to classrooms after you took away so much funding then gave back a snippet! You're a dangerous hypocrite.
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May 31, 2012 10:54 AM
Victoria Olson says: "We need to change the law in Florida that we can recall a Governor. I hope that the morons who voted for him learned their lesson; that you vote for the candidate NOT the party. How could anyone who pleaded the 5th 75 times in a medicare investigation would be anything but a CROOK!"
May 31, 2012 10:38 AM
sandy sanchez says: "You are bad for the State of Florida get lost, hit the road jack, move along. They ought to call you TEFLON GOV."
May 31, 2012 10:09 AM
Erika says: "We know you are the 1% you do not need to rub our noses on it."
May 31, 2012 10:08 AM
Erika says: "It is obvious that you only care about the extremely wealthy and not a single thought about the rest. We, the rest will vote you out"
May 31, 2012 10:06 AM
Polly says: "Instead of purging voters purge Rick Scott from being governor."
May 31, 2012 9:34 AM
Rick says: "This idiot plead the 5th 75 times on Medicare Fraud and still was elected in Florida. No wonder the rest of the country refers to us as Floridiots!"
May 29, 2012 10:48 PM
JBennett says: "I think Florida's corruption goes right up to Rick Scott. He is a bully for his big contributors while taking away citizen's rights to health care when citizens are paying their premiums. Insurance rates will never drop under Scott's reign."
May 29, 2012 10:47 AM
Ashley says: "You are a criminal, you were bought out by your fellow republican snakes and FL is paying for it. I am ashamed you are associated with this state, YOU MAKE ME SICK! "
May 27, 2012 2:33 PM
walter says: "Since we cannot recall this crook, lets be sure he doesn't get another term in office and also to deliver to his office a petition to tell him WE KNOW HE IS A CROOK AND IS RUINING FLORIDA"
May 26, 2012 8:14 AM
Thomas.G.Hannon says: "No fines. Hard jail time for these crooks.Some folks are serving time for pot position.What a farse."
May 25, 2012 12:13 PM
Gustavo Rodriguez says: "Fire Steve Macnamara, you crooked schmuck. And fire yourself too, while you are at it!"
May 15, 2012 10:55 AM
dennis witting says: "what are you thinking do you care about the people of this state at all"
May 12, 2012 10:06 AM
Carolyn says: "stop selling out our state to your special interest pals!"
May 12, 2012 9:53 AM
Mary Preston says: "Fire MacNamara"
May 12, 2012 9:26 AM
Carol Nelson says: "How is it legal to award a $5,000,000 contract without bids? Is this close to the fraud when you were CEO?"
May 12, 2012 9:21 AM
Jan B Strickland says: "Time to do your job for a change, your job is to HELP the people of Florida, not damage them beyond repair. I will work to make you a 1 term governor."
May 12, 2012 8:55 AM
Larry Hart says: "Mr. Scott - I thought we hit bottom, but you are bottomless. You serve the people, not your buddies."
May 12, 2012 7:05 AM
Wilson says: "Rick Scott is just like Mitt Romney aka Hair Force One, this is the less than 1% taking care of thier own interest's, forgetting the little man, or flat out destroying the middle class. Time for US ALL to get off the couch, out of the lazy boy, & get out there & stop these Tools from taking over OUR nation, & making it in thier own Greedy image!!! Peace & Love Folks...."
May 12, 2012 1:00 AM
Betty K Sheeley says: "This is not "Government in the Sunshine"!!!"
May 12, 2012 12:03 AM
Carol A. Andrews says: "Rick, if someone is illegally using tax payer $, and you don't stop him/her, you are complicit in a crime--stealing my money! No?"
May 11, 2012 10:38 PM
Nora G says: "very scary guy...."
May 11, 2012 9:21 PM
Laurie Sullivan says: "So now you are going to privatize libraries, and homeland security..we are going to become dumber and less safe"
May 11, 2012 9:19 PM
Charlie Botts says: "Fire Him and start a grand jury investigation for corruption- it's funny how all these anti-gov't Tea Party politicians who rail against gov't waste & corruption are the first ones to go to the trough of public funds. "
May 11, 2012 8:51 PM
June says: "This is blatantly illegal! Don't just fire him, CHARGE HIM!!
JEEZ, when will you people start doing your jobs and working for US and not yourselves?!"
May 11, 2012 7:49 PM
Lesley Oliver says: "Go directly to jail..."
May 11, 2012 7:39 PM
Marilyn Egan says: "Hard working, responsible, patriotic people have been watching these crooks rip us all off for years. When are we going to step up and make a change? NOW is the time."
May 11, 2012 6:46 PM
ANN E says: "corruption in full sight. without recall we the people of florida are stuck with crooks(plural),blatant lies, and corruption extrordinaire. what next??"
May 11, 2012 5:34 PM
Gordon Kelly says: "A man for big oil"
May 11, 2012 5:18 PM
Mary Perry says: "Lets keep our eyes on November. Find the best opposition candidate in your area. Work for their campaign. Let's send him a house and senate that will fight him and protect us. Get out the Vote! "
May 11, 2012 4:48 PM
Robert Dial says: "Is this your being a "Job Creator"?"
May 11, 2012 4:35 PM
charles mead says: "You have got to go!
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May 11, 2012 3:53 PM
Pamela Decker says: "We are tired of your antics! I thought no one could be worse than Jeb Bush, I guess you proved me wrong!"
May 11, 2012 3:20 PM
LANNY says: "If Rick Scott does nothing about corruption, then he also is corrupt. Vote for Democrats to get Florida on the side of the people. "
May 11, 2012 3:09 PM
Lydia Rodriguez says: "I just retired from DCF, economic services and every year the State would get millions of dollars because of our great accuracy rate and every year they would spend it on updated software and computers! The workers never received a bonus from it! The last cost of living increase we received was approximately 6-7 years ago. This is on top of the extremely underpaid wages and working this group as slaves!!! "
May 11, 2012 2:40 PM
Michael Ludvik says: "Rick Scott was a crook in business, and he is a crook in the governor's office. So he hired a crony crook to help him line his own pockets. You get so sick of these vermin.,"
May 11, 2012 2:35 PM
Lorraine Baldassarre says: "Voters in Florida should have known they couldn't trust this guy. Remember all the billions of dollars that his company stole from Medicare/Medicaid. Of course, he knew nothing about it.....
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May 7, 2012 3:50 PM
Russel Koledje says: "Under the new pip insurance law, we will all pay the same premiums but receive significantly less in benefits. Thanks Rick Snott."
May 7, 2012 1:58 PM
carl poorbaugh jr says: "rick stop cuting state workers jobs and trying to take away there first admendment rights and cuting there retirement and education and programs for the disabled wow the list keeps going wish we could impeach this guy or somthing cant wait till 2014 i will vote for anyone that the democratic party puts evan doink the clown this guy has got to go"
May 7, 2012 11:07 AM
veetina malone says: "What do Rick think he is doing by closing down supportive agency that helps family. How dare he stop servicing new families who come to the state of Florida for a new beginning. How dare he take from the poor and make his pocket, and those that work under him richer. Our new governor should be for the people and not look DOWN in judgement. Rick Scott need to walk the streets we walk before he judge us in poverty. "
May 4, 2012 5:16 PM
Jean Scott says: "It's no wonder that Rick Scott is number 50 in the ranking of US Govenors! His policies will keep him in that position until his term is up and he is voted out of office."
May 3, 2012 5:35 AM
Jason Rahall says: "The carpetbagging unindicted sociopath Scott is probably the only governor in the country to hire a corporate criminal defense attorney (Enu Mainigi) as a senior advisor in the governor's office. Don Corleone had a consigliere. One has to wonder why a governor would need a consigliere."
May 3, 2012 3:18 AM
Sal C. says: "He has made working public employees his door mat. "
May 1, 2012 8:30 PM
Rich Parillo says: "In the new PIP statute, massage therapists and acupuncturists are going to lose their jobs. All thanks to Rick Scott."
April 30, 2012 1:50 PM
Dixie Hernandez says: "Simply put, stop extensive,unnecessary cuts to education in Florida. Our citizens and every child in Florida deserves a secure future. Support our educators,our children and their families, for the future of Florida."
April 27, 2012 11:23 PM
Norm Stevens says: "Scott bought this office with his money looking for status. All we can do now is make sure he is a one term Governor! "
April 27, 2012 6:31 PM
Pete Rundel says: "Hello Pink Slip Rick, Fabulous Governor of the Gunshine State.
I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I think I can smell a stink when it hits me in the face. Taking $1.3B away from the Florida Education system was a tawdry move, which caused no end of problems to those directly affected by it. But then to slap those disenfranchised by your first thoughtless move and then turning around and giving $2B back to the education system and smiling all the way is nothing but childish.
I know that you do like to bully your way around the Florida legislature, and I can only hope that the common folks of this wonderful state will start to treat you like those in Wisconsin are treating their Governor - by starting a RECALL. I'm for ANPSR - that's Anyone But Pink Slip Rick. You should be ashamed of yourself and those that voted for you should feel emarassed.
Pete in Land O Lakes, Fl"
April 27, 2012 2:41 PM
Donna C says: "My mother was admitted in the hospital a week ago, she is 75 yrs old and they told here in the ER that State and Medicare does not pay for toothpaste, lotion or soap anymore. She would need to have someone bring it to her etc. She arrived by EMS and did not know to bring these things at the time. It is because of people like Rick Scott who ripped off medicare & HMO's that caused all the cuts. Way to Go Rick Scott. I should send you the bill."
April 27, 2012 2:15 PM
Elizabeth Bedell says: "Your budget cuts to public education are draconian. You are ruining our state with your horrible policies on the environment, higher education and tax cuts for the 1% and corporations."
April 27, 2012 12:05 PM
Pat says: "Disappointed Rick, thought you would take care of the people of your state. You do not follow what the voters need & have approved. Your actions are unethical. Since you ran HCA into 2 Classes of people, rich & people afraid of losing their jobs. that's just about 8-10 years ago... remember Rick? no wonder, you probably got a GREAT compensation package. So please remove yourself as Gov. i as a republican ashamed, will be voting for the democrat, no matter who they might support."
April 21, 2012 11:29 AM
tina killiany says: "The problem is not who did or did not vote for this guy. The problem is voter turnout. Every one should register to vote and then actually VOTE!"
April 21, 2012 10:13 AM
David says: "Scott, like Walker in Wisconsin, shows the impact of electing a Tea Party extremist. "
April 21, 2012 9:01 AM
Richard says: "A great day today as Ricky boy costs himself his job by approving the creation of a 12th Fl. University WE can't afford. by giving into the self serving bullying tactics of J.D. Alexander, little Ricky reveals himself to be the consument wimp, and shows that politics as usuall prevails in Florida. He should read the papers or watch the news to learn that we are in a fiscal crisis and can't be creating new universities now-duh! the final nail vetoing the Proven SRI algebra program for middle schoolers. Some "Education Governor"! Back to the donut shop for you 'Lil Ricky."
April 21, 2012 8:57 AM
Bobbie says says: "What "model legialation" did Scott pick up last year at the ALEC meeting besidea privatizing our prisons and selling off our commons without the people of Fl. knowing about it until after the fact?"
April 21, 2012 1:29 AM
Kim says: "Drug testing makes Rick richer! He sold his drug testing labs to his wife. Such honesty! Medicare fraud is nothing! Why did people elect a rich BUSINESS man? Thanks FOX News for convincing my elderly mom to vote AGAINST her best intetests!"
April 20, 2012 10:30 PM
Laurie Sullivan says: "DEMOCRATS Please Get out there and vote, do not let the Republicans win..."
April 20, 2012 10:21 PM
michel c says: "a thief and a fraud do not change because they won an election"
April 20, 2012 10:15 PM
Elia Cuomo says: "Someone taught you to read and write. Although You used these skills to do wrong. Undo that wrong by by letting others to learn to read and write also. "
April 20, 2012 10:06 PM
Gary Winegar says: "Gov Scott, please do the state of Florida a favor and resign from office. At least for peoples health reasons because you make everyone sick to see you on TV."
April 20, 2012 8:15 PM
Mary Lou Eby says: "Every newspaper in the state said not to vote for Rick Scott...but the unable to read voters still did. Now you are getting just what you were warned about. Medicare fraud in the past...running the state fraud in the present. I'm too informed to vote Republican!"
April 20, 2012 7:46 PM
Sharon from Sarasota says: "Billion dollar trick is a correct assessment. I didn't vote him."
April 20, 2012 7:26 PM
George Gonzalez says: "You must think everyone is as stupid as the morons that voted for you. 5 million for a rowing club in Sarasota? Seriously, that is more important than all the things on your veto list?"
April 20, 2012 7:24 PM
Sandie Harrison says: "Every man and women who is middle class or poor better get out and vote every Republican out next election or we will be in big trouble. "
April 20, 2012 7:21 PM
Mary Sheppard says: "Mr. Scott,DO NOT CALL YOURSELF A CONSERVATIVE!! You are NOT! Last thing our state can afford right now is another University. How much are you making on this deal?
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April 20, 2012 6:53 PM
August Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Alex Cardea says: "Without a sound education the economy suffers. When the economy suffers, people suffer. When people are suffering, the clamor to, "Throw the Bums Out!" increases.
Then Rick loses his job and not a moment too soon."
April 20, 2012 6:29 PM
greg c hamblet says: "Elections have consequences Scott proves this point everyday."
April 20, 2012 6:27 PM
Michelle says: "Of course, you are trying to dumb down our children. But, we adults are smart enough to know better. Shame, Shame on you."
April 20, 2012 6:21 PM
Lynn Marie DeLellis says: "A wolf in sheep's clothing. Just as simple as that. And the sheep get dumber by the day."
April 20, 2012 5:25 PM
Miles John says: "Everything he's done since some how being voted as Gov, is for corporations, Forget the middle class, the lower class are out here getting hit the hardest by this guys new laws. I've had enough already. "
April 20, 2012 2:48 PM
TANYA says: "People, you need to put your money where your mouth is--and get rid of the biggest crook to ever run a state --outside of Spiro Agnew!!"
April 20, 2012 11:16 AM
Ricard Parillo says: "Did you know Rick accepted $100,000 from United Auto and then strong armed politicians to change the auto insurance law to allow auto insurers pay less in claims and keep premiums the same?"
April 19, 2012 12:14 PM
Tim Blake says: "When you take the fifth amendment you do so because if you do not you will incriminate yourself. If you have nothing to hide you answer the question. If want to tell the truth you answer the question. I hope he likes what he bought- the FL statehouse."
April 19, 2012 9:43 AM
stephanie sharpe says: "This is abominable, stop mindlessly giving the go ahead to join Rick Scott/slime ball, and failing the middle class. You are suppose to be working for us. You all should be pink slipped!!!!"
April 14, 2012 11:47 PM
Diane L Rechner says: "Let's do everything to VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE. Rick Scott has hurt the unemployed, the employees of the State of Florida. We need a RECALL of the Governor - let's get that on the ballot or legislation to do so asap before he completely runs the State of Florida. All the lawsuits filed against his policies have cost Floridians almost a million dollars - unnecessary money that could have helped Floridians. Now he wants everyone drug tested. Does he have any businesses where he benefits from that."
April 14, 2012 3:15 PM
Brenda Murray says: "This is your Pink Slip!!!"
April 12, 2012 6:23 PM
Harry Pollitt says: "what is wrong with you, are you out to destroy Florida?"
April 12, 2012 4:13 PM
robert w svetlik says: "Let's elect people who can think for themselves."
April 12, 2012 3:10 PM
Kris Brodie says: "How on Earth can this list of repeat offenders keep getting longer?? This Rep Dennis Baxley! Hasn't he done enough damage? He IS obviously in the NRA's back pocket. This whole 'Stand Your Ground' law, was his baby... It's TIME for these constituents to WAKE up! How much can R.Scott do wrong before we can have him recalled??"
April 12, 2012 2:26 PM
Deborah don't blame me I didn't vote for him Donnison says: "I tried to WARN people about this guy, but no one listened...now look at the mess we are in.He's a liar and a thief and HE'S GOTTA GO! Where are all the Democrates??"
April 12, 2012 2:15 PM
Joseph Espanol says: "Its a disgrace what has taken place in Florida!"
April 12, 2012 12:52 PM
AlexArnold says: "A rich crook can buy anything...including any
election!"
April 11, 2012 10:58 AM
John Bruneau says: "In New York, this behaviour is called "Organized Crime". In Florida it is called, good ol' politics!"
April 10, 2012 2:56 PM
Susan Chandler says: "Declining to collect revenues from Internet retailers is killing Florida businesses. Taking rights restoration back to Jim Crow days is costing us a freaking fortune. You decline a reasonable return on Florida's federal tax dollars by rejecting federal funding for projects. You promote the unworkable math of privatization "savings," as if there is any logic to involving thousands of unnecessary people in the delivery of any government service. Every day, in every way, you sell out your constituents."
April 10, 2012 12:55 AM
Nancy Enos says: "He had to take the 5th to escape Medicare fraud charges. Really....what were people thinking when they voted for this crook?"
April 9, 2012 8:55 PM
Don Davis says: "It's ashamed that so many Democrats sat around and watched as the Republicans took over the voting and actually showed up at the election that made this crook the Gov. Beware if the Dems sleep again for the Pres. election, the same thing will happen!"
April 4, 2012 3:13 PM
FL_Teacher says: "Having Rick Scott, "I plead the 5th", voted into office showed me how many crooks live in FL! He's eliminating state jobs by the 1000's, not giving any pay increases (except to his people) or COL adjustments, yet we are doing twice as much work because of the job eliminations! Oh, and stop blaming Democrats -- they didn't have much to vote for either!"
April 4, 2012 2:45 PM
Ro Dias says: "The people who voted for him should have listened....he couldn't run a hospital....he stole from Medicare....what more did you need to know? He should have been Pink Slipped a long time ago."
April 4, 2012 12:08 PM
Tally_Rob says: "Reclaim the Governor's mansion, fire Rick Scott."
April 3, 2012 1:19 PM
Faith says: "Besides the fact that they guy looks like Voldermort, HOW DID HE GET INTO OFFICE?! He was responsible for the biggest medicare fraud scam in US history..."
April 3, 2012 12:54 PM
Ken says: "Rick Scott is a disaster. He is a fox who is guarding the hen house supported bt the TeaParty who need to go as well. Recall Rick and vote Democrat no matter what anyone tells you at this point."
April 3, 2012 4:47 AM
Roz says: "Pink slip Rick Scott for not taking care of the special needs kids. Buy not putting in $7 million so that the government can give them $24 Million. He was a slick operator in the hospital gig and is still a slick operator."
April 2, 2012 10:14 PM
Chaz Mena says: "How can we do this? Please let's do this..get "Skeletor" out of the Governor's Mansion..."
April 2, 2012 9:15 PM
Alan S says: "I saw a poster with a chart boasting about the jobs the private sector created under Scott's regime, compared to how many jobs the gov't created--I mean lost. Funny thing is, they never put it together that Scott was responsible for BOTH. Sabotaging the gov't so you can gloat about private sector doing anything is criminal, how did we let this conspirator into office?"
April 2, 2012 12:01 PM
Debbie Kimball says: "The people of Fl who do not know Rick Scott are impressed with yesterday's report that jobs have increased to 67,000 since he took office. What they do not know is that jobs eliminated and out of state companies that are getting big tax breaks are bringing employees with them, not helping Fl residents"
April 2, 2012 10:28 AM
Judith says: "Hey Rick, thanks for not accepting funds from D.C. to build the fast train here in Florida. Thanks for sending the money to California. Now my husband has an even lower chance in finding an engineering job in our beloved state of Florida. You screwed us man. "
April 2, 2012 9:13 AM
Gary says: "A felon can buy the office of Governor...only in America."
April 1, 2012 8:45 PM
Darryl Jones says: "The disenfranchisement of civil rights for 500,000 ex-offenders who have completed sentences thus paid the debt owed to society for misdeeds is gross injustice; a precursor to the Trayvon Martin case. To strip citizens of earned voting rights and all other civil rights for no less than 5 years and as long as a lifetime after automatic civil rights restoration was granted in 2007 via the democratic process is unconscionable. The adhoc committee that was clandestinely convened in Tallahassee to the blatant chagrin of Florida's current residents and its future generations illuminates one reason why aberrant capitalist mindsets tarnish the Florida educational system. Along with that, proposing privatization of the corrections system which will obviously capitalize on the lack of coping skills possessed by that 500,000 disenfranchised residents, their children, as well as extended families. After all, there are already over 162,000 single parent households with no husband present in Miami-Dade County alone! That which is exacerbated by the frustration and socio-economic constraints placed on the disenfranchised people attempting to re-renter society toward a more meaningful existence."
April 1, 2012 3:46 PM
sandy oestreich says: "I have 2 cars. Need TWO pink slip bumper stickers, PLEASE?"
April 1, 2012 11:04 AM
Debbie Scott says: "This guy was a thief and a criminal before he was voted into office! Yes, let's recall him! And have all those who voted for him shipped to another state!"
March 31, 2012 5:45 PM
Gordon Smith says: "I just moved to the state in January, and I'm wondering about my neighbors. Who elected this corrupt, mendacious, rapacious, corporate-welfare idiot? Can't be the people I've met so far!"
March 31, 2012 5:24 PM
joanna says: "Our funds for disabled children are being cut drastically without any thought. Wsc, providers cant work with children without their pay to pay their bills. Enought cuts to seniors and disabled who without wsc,providers,family speaking out for them...they would have no body....."
March 31, 2012 3:54 PM
Betty Alford says: "I have lived in Florida my entire life(73 yrs) and now I feel embarrassed to admit it. How could this man win an election? Are most of our residents brain dead?"
March 31, 2012 1:42 PM
kim austin says: "We can recall this governor! He bought the election and is a crook. Democrats are the majority of registered voters in Florida I beleive. We have got to get out the vote more than ever if we're to make a difference and thanks to the governor and the legislature they have made it harder for us to do. I am volunteering at a democratic phone bank today. If you can volunteer do it-we've got a long hard fight for the presidency ahead and defeating this governor and legislature."
March 31, 2012 6:52 AM
Robert Flavell says: "The sheeple of the reactionary right voted for anyone who would oppose Mr Obama. The state's got too many ignorant folk who follow the slime trails left by their fellows to the polls and cast brainless reactionary votes for the swine who have deceived them"
March 31, 2012 6:38 AM
DEBRAH PETERSON says: "...and we're PAYING this guy to Abuse US?? Uh, does he have kin in Fort Myers as the Sheriff name of Mike Scott? He is about the worst choice anyone could ever make to be a lawman! No compassion, intellegence, or conscious whatsover. Sounds like they are related, all right. Put them in jail like that guy in Chicago and find someone who will REALLY represent us and stand up for our Rights."
March 31, 2012 1:54 AM
Raccoon says: "Heh, this Bumper Sticker's gonna look awesome on my car. Next thing we need is a "Pink Slip for Sheriff Mike Scott"..."
March 30, 2012 11:12 PM
andres perez says: "Once a crook always a crook. Let's fire him."
March 30, 2012 5:18 PM
Vivian Baker says: "Elimating my job as Rehab Therapist isn't the answer to cutting out fraudulent over/billing by disreputable Dr's and PIP clinic owners. Rick Scott and his cronies in the insurance industry are tatically eliminating, one by one, health care providers whose serviecs are covered by a PIP policy. "
March 30, 2012 4:11 PM
Greg Simpson says: "He's following the infamous Koch brothers' plan to decimate public employes and unions."
March 30, 2012 1:12 PM
John Pickett says: "Thanks Rick for RIPPING off Common sense & acting like a true CLUELESS Republican"
March 30, 2012 11:12 AM
Susan says: "My pay was cut by $120 per month and I drive 100 miles a day to my state job. Imagine the cost of gas doing this!"
March 30, 2012 11:08 AM
jon says: "pink slip him."
March 30, 2012 2:28 AM
Wanda Berthold says: "Rick Scott should not be a Governor of the State of Florida after his defrauding Medicare and Medicaid. If the state of Florida was aware of his meanderings,why did they allow him to run for Governor? He should have been put in jail .because what he did is a crime.I don't understand the reasoning.behind this. Could it be that his money set him free from criminal activity and bought him the Governorship? This man has done so many wrong things that he has many grievances against hi and he should do everyone a favor and step down. "
March 30, 2012 1:00 AM
John R says: "I may not believe in god but I know there is a devil (in Tallahassee)."
March 30, 2012 12:08 AM
Jennifer says: "So many people did not vote and Rick Scott is what happens when democrats decide not to vote. We need more voters participation in the next election to get him out of office.
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March 29, 2012 8:47 PM
chick says: "this is what the GOP means by voter fraud - a candidate making fraudulent claims to convince gullible people to vote for him. I hope he's the VP candidate with Romney. Either he's elected or he's not but in either case he disappears."
March 29, 2012 4:49 PM
Keith says: "I wish the Republicans would look at the situation as: A Country That Needs Bi-partisan COMPROMISE, just to get us back on track, similar to the balance we had about 12 yrs. ago! It's about the country NOT the party!"
March 29, 2012 3:33 PM
Penny the voter says: "He has to be the worst Florida has ever seen. Wish we could we could send him with Wisconsin's Gov."
March 29, 2012 2:43 PM
Canelia Dyer says: "As a Social Worker I can tell you Florida has never been worse! He has created an atmosphere of back stabbing and gossip because agencies are more concerned about fighting over the little scraps he is throwing out than the people in need of assistance."
March 29, 2012 5:56 AM
Common Sense says: "We would mention the Tampa to Orlando high-speed rail project, which would have created 6,200 jobs in 2011 but was killed when Scott rejected $2.4 billion in federal money to pay for it. But that would be piling on.... This was awesome.. I loved him rejecting this.. We should all be thankful!!!!!!!!!"
March 28, 2012 9:05 PM
Dan C says: "How did we let this criminal get the top fl job ??"
March 28, 2012 12:46 PM
Geral John Pinault says: "Our illustrous Governor cut everyone's Unemployment Comp payments at the beginning of 2012. He is killing us and he needs to go!! "
March 28, 2012 1:55 AM
Rick Frans says: "Where are all the jobs you promised Florida residents????"
March 27, 2012 10:38 PM
Rod says: "This guy plead the 5th 76 times after his company frauded our Medicare out of Billions of dollars - this freak belongs in prison not our Governors Mansion ! "
March 27, 2012 9:47 PM
DG says: "didn't vote for this guy and can't wait for him to go. his impact has been worse than the hurricanes that have hit our state. "
March 27, 2012 9:02 PM
Sarah Smith says: "Mr. Scott- defunding important programs like the Health Dept and our school systems puts the entire population at risk. "
March 27, 2012 8:02 PM
Diane M. Winning says: "Please stop wrecking my State. I was born here and it breaks my heart to see what has happened. Stupid that the Seminles make 7 billion dollares, pay no sales tax, bed tax, tourist tax, property tax and gives the state barely nothing. How about really looking at this situation."
March 27, 2012 9:30 AM
davidz. says: "a 300mph train system in Florida? never! Thanks Governor!"
March 26, 2012 8:13 PM
CT says: "We all have to blame ourselves because if the majority of people had come out to vote, he never would have got in. Next time, make sure you get out to polls so it doesn't happen again!"
March 26, 2012 5:12 PM
paulette says: "You can thank Tea Partiers and seniors of Florida. He pleaded the 5th over 82 times when he was brought up for medicaid fraud charges. He is a slick and deceitful pertier like Santorum, Gingrich and the rest."
March 26, 2012 12:31 PM
Unhappy with Floridas' Governor says: "Education and healthcare for the poor and elderly in Florida are at the bottom of the barrel. We can thank our wonderful Governor Rick Scott !"
March 26, 2012 11:39 AM
Luke Thomas says: "Florida law makers made severe cuts to Medicaid which is going to abuse and hurt our elderly. I'm sure the Feds will be looking into this matter - give it a few months. I even sent a copy of my complaint to President Barack Obama who has responded - personally - to my letters in the past."
March 26, 2012 9:34 AM
Nancy the Voter says: "Does Rick Scott have a ghost partnership with the charter school companies?
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March 25, 2012 9:17 PM
SANDRA HOLLINS says: "THANKS FOR TRYING TO STOP COLLEGE STUDENTS WORKING PEOPLE AND SENIOR CITIZENS AND OF COURSE MINORITIES FROM VOTING!!!!"
March 25, 2012 5:44 PM
Pamela Ressler says: "Was anybody paying attention before he was elected? If so, why was he elected? I sure don't understand."
March 25, 2012 11:09 AM
Lynn says: "As a State employee, I feel a pink slip is way too lenient a punishment for Slick Rick. He should be spending time in the prisons he's shutting down. He's a blight to the State of Florida. Shame on all of you that bought into his rhetoric!"
March 25, 2012 9:45 AM
Frank Mazuca says: "my spouse, Aimee, is a public school teacher and thank you for violating the contract the Polk Education Association had with the school board and cut her pay by $90 each month to pay for her pension, while you give tax breaks to your wealthy friends!"
March 25, 2012 8:26 AM
Sheryl Boddy says: "Did the idiots that voted for Rick Scott honestly believe a rip off artist would actually help the middlle and lower income families of FL??? a FELON. Let's take his voting rights away. Mr. 1%"
March 24, 2012 7:09 PM
Tony S says: "The man ripped off Medicare and Medicaid to the sum of billions plus Solantic Urgent Care Centers, who Mr. Scott has a financial stake in, is know to discriminate against overweight employees. Yeah, he rode the Tea Party band wagon and won Florida by the smallest margin, what a mistake, Alex Sink should have won the election and the state of Florida would be in much better shape. Only Florida can elect a crooked bigot as its chief executive."
March 24, 2012 5:33 PM
Kare Agugliaro says: "This state needs a recall, like Wisconsin! Taking away accident victims' access to drug-free pain management like massage and acupuncture will just make more people addicted to pharmaceutical narcotic pain meds - which, of course, Rick profits from!"
March 24, 2012 3:25 PM
kitt moran says: "I will work very hard to get rid of the real waste in Florida...YOU... Rick Scott"
March 24, 2012 12:09 PM
Ken Itjen says: "Mr Scott, Please be put on notice, the next election is coming and you will be held accountable for the FRS mess you've created for the loyal State and County workers of Florida."
March 23, 2012 6:22 PM
Doug g says: "Florida, you do not deserve this pox. Yes, a breathtaking blunder was made but you can fix this. PinkslipRick now!"
March 20, 2012 10:55 PM
Victoria N says: "This back-door attempt to privatize education reeks. He and his cronies know nothing about education. Nothing."
March 20, 2012 9:45 PM
JIM GREENE says: "Rick Pink is one of those great minds who believes slashing the safety net in a recession is sound economics ... he probably didn't steal all that money from Medicare for his Hospitals he just practiced his fuzzy math"
March 20, 2012 9:36 PM
bob fulford says: "A friend of mine who met Scott recently said he was personable and not at all the boogie man many of us think which reminds me, as some one has said: rotten herring in the moonlight shines but still stinks."
March 20, 2012 4:11 PM
Robert W. Cochrane says: "You are a disgrace to the office you 'bought" You should actually be in jail for Stealing all that Medicare money. Theree is something teribly wrong with our system, when people like you get to be Governor. We will work hard to get you out of there. You are totally anti-middle class. "
March 20, 2012 12:04 PM
herb shelton says: "The Florida Legislature should be considered a hate group. They hate voters, women, moderates, glbt groups, and many more. They create deficits to slash needed services. Shame to them all!"
March 20, 2012 8:58 AM
myrtle says: "still in shock that voters in my town didn't know that they were voting for a documented crook . Or was it that they hate women, Females are the best. After all it was a women who brought them into this world. "
March 20, 2012 3:14 AM
Dave says: "The man has no ethics!"
March 20, 2012 12:07 AM
K. Roberts says: "Rick Scott is the worst governor Florida has ever had.. How people of Florida could have voted for him is beyond me."
March 19, 2012 11:59 PM
Judy Schwartz says: "Public Schools are just that, PUBLIC!
This is not negotiable because Rick Scott wants a new source to steal from like he did on Medicare."
March 19, 2012 11:07 PM
Ben Nutter says: "Why can't voters vote for people who really care about others needs instead of someone like Rick Scott?"
March 19, 2012 10:37 PM
Gen Vanasco says: "Florida needs to follow WI. Kick this sleezy man out of office. Who voted for him anyway?"
March 19, 2012 10:17 PM
Feel the Love says: "Anybody notice the uncanny resemblance between Sick Rott and "Skeletor?" The Frank Langella version? Caste Greyskull only cost him $80 million -- is anyone really tracking his personal (or family) Return on Investment?"
March 19, 2012 9:00 PM
Steve R Sabol says: "I`ve seen governors come and go in Flodida but,I`ve never been ashamed to say I`m from Florida."
March 19, 2012 8:43 PM
Megan B. says: "Just think - if we do not get he word out - the likes of Rick Scott and his hoodlums could be in the White House - everyone in Florida must continue to tell how horrible this regime is - and it is a regime!"
March 19, 2012 8:21 PM
Mary C says: "You are the worst! Not only are you now taking 3% of their income for the retirement plan for fla.county employees but they haven't had a raise in 5 years !"
March 19, 2012 7:42 PM
AJ Smith says: "PinksliPRICK is marching to the same tune as the other RW Repub Govs. Eliminating voting rights, waging war on women's rights and the middle class, downgrading education and public-sector jobs, and on and on. Wisconsin did it right! Florida needs to speak up louder!!"
March 19, 2012 7:14 PM
Susan says: "Is it 2014 yet? Seriously, we can not get rid of Rick Scott soon enough!"
March 19, 2012 7:05 PM
james n peebles says: "no more millionaires/billionaires/gazillionaires in top government positions----next time, "hire" someone who is unemployed!!!"
March 19, 2012 6:49 PM
JAN says: "I WISH WE COULD RECALL HIM!!!!"
March 19, 2012 6:40 PM
Karen Doulin says: "It is obvious you are not serving the people of Florida."
March 19, 2012 6:38 PM
Peggy Sweeney says: "This man does something horrendous to the state of Fl every day. Get him out!!!!!!"
March 19, 2012 5:59 PM
Lgeno says: "Is he still our Gov? Did he slither back under that rock from which he came?"
March 19, 2012 5:50 PM
Glenda Abicht says: "Worst governor ever!"
March 19, 2012 5:49 PM
mikell says: "You can redeem your self somewhat by Supporting the ACA and set up helathcare in Florida for uninsured."
March 19, 2012 5:46 PM
Ellis Moose says: "Obvious GOP long-term strategy = keep kids dumb so they will grow up to vote Republican!"
March 19, 2012 5:24 PM
Martin Heischberg says: "I didn't vote for the crook and I sure don't like what you are doing to Florida. Impeach now."
March 19, 2012 5:22 PM
Cathy Michiels says: "He is a crook and should be in JAIL, not in the Governor's mansion! We have some seriously stupid people in this state and it doesn't look like it's getting any better. "
March 19, 2012 5:21 PM
Marty Sandler says: "No amount of work can undo the damage done by Pink Slip Rick and his partner in destruction, Jeb Bush. As a state we'e getting what we desrve when we elected an unindicted crook. We need to defeat "El Pinko" and his plethora of pilferers, and then amend the state constitution to not only permit recall of elected officials but also make it easy."
March 19, 2012 5:15 PM
Ray A says: "Living proof that with some people the ability to think and feel is in the hair. Nothing evil that I can think of is sufficient for you. You make it worth it to forget the Rede and curse you and your descendents for eternity."
March 19, 2012 5:06 PM
greg hamblet says: "Voter apathy is the reason we have Scott, lets not allow this to happen again. VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
March 19, 2012 5:05 PM
Joyce says: "Florida Republicans voted in an admitted thief and that is just what they got. I certainly was not a part of that. Alex Sink would have certainly made a difference Hopefully, history will not repeat itself. Now we have another thief running for President in the Republican party. Let's see if we can do it again. "
March 19, 2012 5:05 PM
Jay says: "One term Rick."
March 19, 2012 5:02 PM
Linda says: "you are a slave to the koch brothers and a traitor to the people"
March 19, 2012 4:49 PM
Robin from Orlando says: "It so hard to pick which is worse, as all the bills make Florida a worse place to live. If I was an employer looking for a place to move my business, and carried about both the quality of life for my family and my employees, I'd look elsewhere. There is just so much living near the beaches and Disney World, can do to mask the quality of life the Tricky Rick and our corrupt legislature are destroying."
March 19, 2012 4:40 PM
james says: "he's not a good gov."
March 19, 2012 4:38 PM
James FLL says: "Why isn't this man in prison? He pulled off one of the greatest heists in history...and against the federal government!"
March 19, 2012 4:35 PM
Bruce says: "I still haven't gotten over the $2.4 he gave back to the DOT for high speed rail"
March 19, 2012 4:24 PM
Joe Plitnick says: "If there were ever a poster boy for voter's remorse, Rick Scott would be it. No question asked."
March 19, 2012 4:21 PM
Brian Hunter says: "He doing everything he can to help his GOP friends by eliminating all Florida jobs and want you to blame President Obama for job losts but we all know it's Rick causing the jobs lost. Facts speaks for themselves. Never vote GOP."
March 17, 2012 4:53 AM
Victoria Olson says: "Gov. Scott, I did not personally vote for you, anyone who would take the 5th 75 times has to be a crook.....people what were you thinking to vote for this crook!?!?!?!?!? But I assure you......YOU WILL BE VOTED OUT ON THE NEXT ELECTION, even Republicans HATE YOU. I would watch your back as you are HATED by the residents of Florida."
March 15, 2012 8:57 PM
Judy Tesch says: "If I physically could, I would vacate this state. This man is pure evil and just seeing him on a TV screen makes my skin crawl!"
March 15, 2012 5:56 PM
P.James Reed says: "Florida continues to loose jobs except for lobbyists and and as the old commercial went"Where's the jobs"? Lets stop favoring the big money folks!"
March 15, 2012 1:40 PM
Lydia says: "Our taxes are for the benefit of the people; not for Rick Scott to give to private companies for profit and for his own benefit"
March 15, 2012 1:11 PM
Charlie botts says: "The Encyclopedia Britannica stopped printing encyclopedias because the press broke when they tried to print Pink Slip Rick's picture to go with the definition of 'Corrupt Corporate Criminal"!"
March 15, 2012 11:55 AM
charlotte stratton says: "how can you trust this guy??? look whats he has done in the past and continues to do. its all about money and his creepy friends isn't it? i cant stand the thought of him. makes me sick "
March 15, 2012 10:26 AM
lynn snyder says: "what about voter's suppression that is being encouraged, conveniently so, just before the most important national election day in November of this year?"
March 15, 2012 10:15 AM
Thomas Bryan says: "When we all thought it could get no worse, you and your republican puppets do more stupid stuff to mess up our state which I was born in and retired to."
March 15, 2012 7:48 AM
frank fischkelta says: "hey rick, you have screwed up alot of peoples lives; ie, education, hospitals, police, firefighters, retirees, developmentally disabaled. is anyone left? oh yea i forgot the polititians and rich people; wait they are in the same class!"
March 15, 2012 6:37 AM
Mary Lou says: "The competition for the "worst" bill from Rick was stiff, but I picked privatizing education because that could have impacted a whole generation -- and not for the better. When voucher schools and even charter schools are doing so poorly, why or why do politicians keep wanting to do away with public education. It's the bedrock of our democracy and the only hope for the future of the United States. "
March 15, 2012 1:17 AM
Janet B says: "It's just disgraceful what this man has been doing to our State. This is what we get when people sit on their bums and do not exercise their right to vote. Everyone ought to keep up to date on issues that affect us all and vote responsibly."
March 15, 2012 1:08 AM
Susan Kaiser says: "Rick Scott has been an absolute horror story for Florida and needs to be gone. HE is the worst of the worst. He embodies every sneaky, greedy trait of the worst of the GOP."
March 14, 2012 11:51 PM
Laura Berben says: "I can't wait to leave Florida because it is being infiltrated by Republicans who are the most psychologically damaged people on the planet!"
March 14, 2012 10:33 PM
Susan Chandler says: "With no attorney work product to protect like Crist and no political favors to pay back like Bush, Scott opted in to conviction corruption, which is as expensive as it is dangerous. Incarcerating innocents protects no one."
March 14, 2012 8:08 PM
Leo Sehler says: "It's way past time to start a Petition to have Rick Scott Impeached. "
March 7, 2012 2:53 PM
Rick Nelson says: "Thanks for wasting Floridian tax dollars by illegally forcing state employees to pay 3% towards retirement in violation of state law. This is what happens when you don't A. understand law and are unsuitable to serve in public office because you are not prepared to do the job of governing, and B. would violate the law to work towards your anti-middle class stance because you think your $ and connections allow you to function above the law of the land. Way to go Moron. Pay up!!!!"
March 7, 2012 8:19 AM
Dan says: "Shame on the people of Florida for electing a common criminal as our governor! How naive and stupid are we to put a man who belongs in a prison cell next to Bernie Madoff in the governor's mansion. Florida has lost more jobs because of him. Whatever happened to "Let's Get To Work"? His mother said "he's a good boy!" So did Ted Bundy's mother! He's giving all the jobs to his fellow cronies! GET RID OF HIM!!!"
March 1, 2012 1:20 AM
Dan Turner says: "See, you fools? This is what happens when you ELECT A CAREER WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL. This man should be in prison, not the governor's mansion, but you are so obsessed with getting the "career politicians" out that you'll elect someone far worse. Remember that in November!"
February 24, 2012 4:00 PM
William J. Schultz says: "Giving 2 Billion Dollars for clean efficient high speed rail to other states and costing Florida 25,000 jobs.....Rick Scott how dumb can you get?"
February 24, 2012 12:25 PM
Richard Nelson says: "He must be stopped because he will destroy the American dream for millions of Floridians and if successful in enslaving us here he will be promoted to a national level by the banksters and corporate masters who have gained control of our democracy. Expose this evil man for what he truly represents: the end of a free America."
February 23, 2012 8:44 PM
Donna says: "Yeah, let's get to work all right Rick! At least I never bought into that piece of crap statement like too many others did. "
February 17, 2012 10:15 PM
Ronald M. says: "Notice how Rick Scott keeps changing the online Unemployment Claims Process trying to PURPOSELY trick people so they don't get the money they are entitled to. We are onto you Rick, that's why you have the lowest Governor rating in the country!"
February 13, 2012 5:30 PM
Chiles says: "Save Jefferson county and keep JCI open. It makes up 15% of our jobs."
February 7, 2012 8:38 AM
Dan says: "You have a weak handshake too. Cold and clamy. "
February 7, 2012 8:36 AM
Tani Salkowski says: "I was promised unemployment when my job was moved out of state and took early retirement, unemployment even came to our office and explained everything....then come to find out Rick Scott pulled the rug out from under our feet and said Oh sorry you get a pension(small) you don`t qualify for 250.00 a week I`ll give you $5.00 a week and you have to look for 5 jobs a week STILL!!!!!"
February 4, 2012 1:03 AM
You are a piece of crap says: "Trying to repress people's voting rights in our state, and trying to repeal Obama's Health care. Get Lost."
February 3, 2012 7:02 PM
Didn't vote for you in the first place says: "Ricky, shame on you, passing yourself off as so righteous when in fact, you are a crook. I only hope the state of Florida sees the light before it's too late."
February 1, 2012 11:22 AM
Graciela Catasus says: "Rick take a hike and go back where you came from... We don't need you to set us back to the Stone Age in Florida--we can do that ourselves by voting for people like you!"
January 19, 2012 2:08 PM
Lisbet T. says: "I am a landlord and rental property manager in Winter Haven FL. As a self employed business owner I need fair health insurance and health care. I am not currently insured. My residents have wages plummeting and you cancelled the CFHC health center in Lake Wales for the tiny amount saved of 1 million.
You on the other hand have a Cadillac Health Plan that our taxes provide for you at $30 per month!
I intend to work tirelessly to expose you and your fascist, corporate communist cronies! "
December 16, 2011 9:25 PM
Peggy Nichols says: "Can we recall this governor like they're doing in WI.??"
December 13, 2011 11:26 AM
Gerry says: "Have you any idea what havoc you have wrought on teachers and their families? Do not think that a billion dollars will put them back in a reasonable financial shape after losing 3% of their incomes or losing their jobs. Too little, too late for Pink Slip Rick. "
December 7, 2011 9:15 PM
Debra says: "Let's send Rick to the unemployment line, where he'll find benefits have been cut !
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December 7, 2011 6:04 PM
Remembers Decent Politicians says: "You are the perfect example of inmates running the asylum. It appears that is what Tallahassee has become. Pathetic. No concern for the common good - only the need to feed fatcats at the trough of greed."
December 6, 2011 10:59 PM
David Bernardini says: ""let's get to work" and send this guy outa the State!"
December 3, 2011 9:15 AM
cheryl Eaton says: "Your time is over. You are a crook and a big part of our problem. The Democrats are going to take back Florida. You have ruined education, lost jobs just because you the money to help us was from President Obama. Your a jerk."
December 2, 2011 5:39 PM
Tom Weber says: "Go ahead and celebrate, taxing the low and middle class workers through their pension systems, enjoy laying off teachers, firefighters and police officers making our schools less productive and communities less safe and take pride in the number of hard working Floridians you made unemployed while falsely claiming you have added jobs.
Finally, savor the destruction you are creating in our higher education system and the financial burden you are sticking our college children with.
Keep up the good work! The good news is we only have to survive three more years of your pro 1% ideologically! "
December 2, 2011 11:47 AM
A VERY AGERY WOMAN says: "Since you have a disclaimer on here I really can not voice what I think about this SUBHUMAN person. "
December 1, 2011 7:25 PM
Sandra Vinup Henson says: "And, the new voting laws are nothing but a trick to get poor people, older people and, well any of us, not to have the ability to get to the voting polls. Not to mention what we have to go through getting a new or renewed drivers' license. Recall him and find someone who believes in the freedom to vote."
December 1, 2011 6:48 PM
Daniel Zueno says: "Hey Rick stop hiding the fact that you are a Koch brothers lacky boy. Let your constituents know about your secrets meetings with the Koch brothers to get your instructions how to run the State. I always knew you were too stupid to be able to actually run this State."
December 1, 2011 5:55 PM
Raymond Moser says: "HB Rick you are a disgrace to those of us who grew up in the projects. Your values and politics caused voters hatred of you."
December 1, 2011 5:18 PM
ronni rosenberg says: "Please find the rock you crawled out from and slither back to it! "
December 1, 2011 4:59 PM
Pete Vorac says: "To all the LIV's (Low Informed Voters) out there who base their voting decisions on what they hear on Fox News --> happy now? Join us in recalling this clown just like the voters in Wisconsin are doing with their clueless Republican governor."
December 1, 2011 4:46 PM
Bonnie Agan says: "Every time I have to drive 1-4 to Orlando and 1-275 through Tampa, I think that our public transportation problem will not be solved in my lifetime, thanks to you, and Jeb before you. Have a great time looking down from your airplanes at us little people stuck in endless traffic."
December 1, 2011 4:38 PM
rick scott gives me nightmares says: "I did not fall for his repetitive, fake,and Photoshopped campaign ads. I'm looking forward for the painstaking three more years to hurry up and finish so we the voters can vote him out. It is a shame, going to college and working only to practically starve myself so I can afford to continue college while he continues to get rich off of state workers' backs."
November 24, 2011 10:34 PM
Sara W. says: "Hey Slick Rick the Fraudster. WHERE ARE THE JOBS?!?"
November 20, 2011 2:14 PM
He who knows says: "For over a decade, Florida has been inching it's way up the totem pole with improvements to services for people with disabilities, especially with gradual topping down on the waiting list, new waivers, new organizations and new housing agencies for persons with disabilities, especially those who want to live independently.
Then the evil Rick Scott came along and blasted Florida right through the skull!"
November 17, 2011 11:15 PM
Diane says: "Carpetbagger - a Northerner who moved to the south and joined Republican Pl Ito in order to profiteer."
November 15, 2011 12:49 AM
don bohning says: "the worst governor Florida has had in half a century"
November 14, 2011 5:15 PM
Robert says: "Recall revision needs to be on the ballot in 2012 ! As it stands now it is stacked against the voters ! "
November 9, 2011 10:00 PM
Steve says: "He looks like Voldemort."
November 3, 2011 1:10 PM
Valerie McAnulty says: "I voted for him..I was sure that he was the right candidate...boy was I wrong...Next time knock me in my head with a brick if I utter the words "I'm voting for Rick Scott" "
October 30, 2011 8:59 PM
Leslie T says: "Not only a criminal...and Insipid Nitwit! He has to Go!"
October 30, 2011 6:41 PM
Carol Geeting says: " My husband and I DID NOT vote him in so I don't feel quite as bad as the Rep. who DID !!"
October 30, 2011 2:08 PM
SickoftheBS says: "I would love to help pay for these bumperstickers if Mr. Scott would come through with the jobs he promised! I know he was a crook before the elections but he is even worse that I thought he was. Get rid of this sucker and FAST!"
October 29, 2011 8:22 PM
Jon L Hull says: "Floridians did not elect this joker. The people who are new to this state elected him. Half of those voters will die of old age before his term is done. Maybe there should be a 7 year wait before Florida "citizenship" is granted as other immigrants have this waiting period. We must be the laughingstock of the Nation for allowing such a crook run, let alone actually electing him."
October 29, 2011 10:49 AM
Doris Sweet says: "A disaster for this state on every level. Sending the entire state backwards. Hard to know why he was voted in. Does money buy everything?"
October 29, 2011 8:39 AM
Doc Morris says: "I did not vote for Scott But for those who did I hope it working out for them! The all can't be one per-centers can they?"
October 29, 2011 7:50 AM
Terrell says: "Rick Scott got into office because people are ruled by fear. They thought he had the answers but they soon realize the reality of the situation.I say this all the time. Become informed!!!"
October 29, 2011 1:00 AM
Richard Goulart says: "The "gop '" has enough uninformed sheep to put this " Plant " in office to fulfill a future goal to secure a "gop" election results
THE DUMBING DOWN OF FLORIDA / NEED A STRONG DEM TO OVERTHROW THIS MORON"
October 28, 2011 2:12 PM
Terry Desjardins says: "Rick Scott is a morally bankrupt moron who isn't fit to manage a garage sale, much less the state of Florida.
Keep an eye on your voting district next year and make sure your voters registration is up to date or thanks to his ILLEGAL election reform, you won't get to vote. It is designed to get a low voter turn out so we don't run the rat bastards out of office. Come on 2012 - I'm ready are you?"
October 28, 2011 7:30 AM
V.R.JOHNSON says: "I'M SICK OF UNEMPLOYMENT CAN WE HAVE A POOR GOVERNOR???"
October 27, 2011 8:14 PM
Christopher Sullivan says: "When you let a criminal get off Scott free he just gets greedier, and the next thing you know, he's running the whole state into the ground... If you didn't vote in 2010, you should vow to never make that mistake again."
October 27, 2011 2:15 PM
Tee Grant says: "He represents the TEA PARTY ideology in government. WHAT DID YOU THINK was going to happen?"
October 27, 2011 10:52 AM
Racegirl says: "Karma will attack him eventually."
October 26, 2011 9:22 PM
Liz says: "Rick Scott is part of the 1% of the wealthiest people that run everything in America and put profits above people. He is a greedy and corrupt individual that has no business holding an elected office in the America. "
October 26, 2011 9:17 PM
LC Thomas says: "Vote Democrat! Help Rick Scott beat his Koch addiction!"
October 26, 2011 4:01 PM
S. Jones says: "Our precious beaches and springs cannot afford to have this guy in office. He has the bucks to buy the election again. Get wise voters."
October 26, 2011 10:10 AM
dan says: "his mother lied rick is not a good boy"
October 26, 2011 8:38 AM
Ed Schroeder says: "When I made fun of my brother-in-laws Gov. Another Rick He countered with "At least we don't have Rick Scott". I guess he rally had me there. "
October 26, 2011 5:34 AM
Omar says: "Why did Floridians vote for Voldemort to be governor?"
October 25, 2011 11:25 PM
edie ugalde says: "I don't feel responsible. I DID NOT VOTE 4 RICK SCOTT. YAY ME !!!!!!"
October 25, 2011 10:28 PM
Nancy Cupps says: "Rick, the sick, got into office because too many people do not bother to vote. YES votes do count! I vote by mail so I can prove it. This state is going to hell in a hand basket, really fast. Vote for the Donkey's, not the elephants. "
October 25, 2011 8:36 PM
Jimbo says: "Rick Scott CUT 10 MILLION DOLLARS from Moffitt Cancer Center for Cancer Research....I am A Research Recipient For the Study of my Cancer...Can Anyone Say DEATH PANEL? He just killed me!!!"
October 25, 2011 7:46 PM
Nina Tatlock says: "If were going to promote more STEM degrees, we need to promote believing the Science & Math they present."
October 25, 2011 7:03 PM
Lynne says: "I just need to know - who voted for this guy? It proves that there is a crisis in education here in Florida. Critcal thinking is non-existent"
October 25, 2011 6:48 PM
Ron Haworth says: "I watched where I live,90% of the retirees voted for this CLOWN...How easily duped...Doesnt anybody know how much of a CROOK this guy is?? "
October 25, 2011 3:45 PM
florida resident says: "why isn't rick scott's history of running a hospital company and medicare fraud (in the billions) that went with it talked about a lot more. this guy is a rat "
October 25, 2011 3:24 PM
Vince D says: "Remember... this is the guy who claimed not to have had any knowledge of his company stealing over $130 million dollars from Medicare. I don't know what's worse... being part of the theft... or not knowing that someone in your employ is able to steal that much money using your company to do it and not knowing it. That's who we've got running Florida. "
October 25, 2011 7:07 AM
Maria Rodriguez says: "Rick Scott is a Dick!!! I can't believe people actually voted for him. He is driving this State right into hell.....and he is so frightening looking...sure we'll see a lot of his masks scaring the little ones on Halloween! What's even scarier is that this guy is in charge of OUR STATE. He looks like he just got a lobotomy. Is everybody in Florida out of their friggin' minds? Let's go to the polls and vote this freak out!!!"
October 24, 2011 12:46 PM
Lana says: "Rick Scott has made me know why people hate government! It started with him and then the tea party and has grown to include all Republicans......look at Marco Rubio, lies, lies,lies that's all they do is lie! I am so tired of cuts for children, cuts for seniors, health care cuts...no wonder we can't get out of a recession, educate our children or take care of the elderly, they took care of us for years!"
October 24, 2011 2:35 AM
Robin says: "Doesn't he look just like Skeletor from the cartoon???"
October 23, 2011 9:42 PM
Steven Anderson says: "Rick Scott=EVIL. We should all fear Governor Skeletor!!!"
October 23, 2011 8:26 PM
Joan says: "He is a heartless idiot who never should have been elected. I don't know ANYONE who voted for this convicted fraud...that's just what he is. At the same he came up with this drug test nonsense which backfired, he slashed the Mental Health and Addiction budget. Let's get to work to beat the crap out of him next time around!"
October 22, 2011 6:45 PM
Bill DeWitt says: "We had a very bad experience when HCA bought a hospital in Florida while surgery was done. HCA tried to collect a large amount over the paid up insurance: having some sleasy lawyer call repeatedly with threats. our insurance company told them to stop or else legal process would happen; so they quit leaving a bad taste for HCA and boy wonder SCOTT forever"
October 22, 2011 5:29 PM
Jennifer says: "Hes a millionaire and has no clue what the real world goes through,get him out!!!!"
October 22, 2011 4:46 PM
Gael McCarthy says: "We all know what he did before been coming our governor, no one knows how it happened (ignorant or bought voters), and we all certainly know, or should, know what he is doing, or trying to do, while he is in office. All I can say is I am very afraid of what he is doing to our state and worry whether or not we will ever be able to recover.
The Republicans basically want to bring slavery back, except this time, the middle class (of ALL races, religions, and creeds) are the part of society they want to serve. They plan to get rid of the lower classes, elderly, and disabled simply by ignoring them, their needs, and their education.We need to educate, register, and assist all citizens in our state to choose, and vote for a governor to replace the greedy, unprincipled, dictator we have now."
October 22, 2011 2:58 PM
John W. says: "2014 Rick Scott campaign slogan, "bend over Florida redux"
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October 22, 2011 2:24 PM
Harold Shine says: "as a disabled vet I would like to work but with his proposed cuts my chance are almost none he & politicos like him should be forced to live our lives before they put their knives to our throats then they would think twice before they cut the services that so many people depend on in these hard times."
October 22, 2011 1:55 PM
Carley says: "Hi, Rick Scott? See, I'm an eighth-generation Floridian, for the pioneer's certificate and everything, and you're screwing up my state. We checked, we're not related to you, so you're not allowed to share my last name anymore. Thanks."
October 22, 2011 1:52 AM
Jean Breslin says: "Our children are our future and all Scott has done is cut education!!! If we don't educate our children we have no future! Now he is attacking higher education! Don't pay our professors and we will have the worst system in the country. NY and VA have out of state people fighting to get in because they have top quality teachers and some of the best programs. The governor doesn't care he is rich and can afford to send his children to private schools. He doesn't care about the middle and low income people of this state!!! If he gets re-elected then we deserve what we get!!!!!!"
October 21, 2011 10:03 PM
Michelle says: "I have talked to a lot of people since he was elected and I have not found one person yet who admits voting for him. How in the heck did he get in there? Every time I see him on television, it's embarrassing to see he can't even string a full sentence without flubbing it up. How can a state this size pick one of the worst possible choices and a criminal to boot! "
October 21, 2011 9:02 PM
Diane says: "We need to not re-elect any Republicans running for State office. If we get enough Democrats in there, we can stop him cold. If enough Dems got in, we could have them Petition for a bill to Recall the Governor so we can get rid of him."
October 21, 2011 5:02 PM
andy andewiel says: "anyone who pleads the 5th 75 times in 1 hour we don't need to run the florida state government unless he writes a 52 page double spaced book for $150,000 for his heart right along with "tricky DICK" is in the right place. Screw the Floridian!!!!"
October 21, 2011 4:47 PM
Wanda says: "Did you know he is NOT allowing flu shots for Medicaid recipients?!!! My sister went for hers and was told Scott did not think Medicaid people needed it. Talking about second class citizens. He probably thought it was not cost effective. Wait until he sees cost for treating the flu...."
October 21, 2011 4:02 PM
Bruce says: "Why is everyone tabbing him a Republican crook. He is just a POC and it is a shame we have no quick way of getting rid of theis vermin."
October 21, 2011 2:14 PM
AJ Smith says: "What's really scary is how he's trying to rig the next elections! Make it your job to get everyone you can to get registered and get to the polls to cast their vote. Offer rides to the polls, or babysit kids so single mothers can vote, etc, etc! Be creative!!"
October 21, 2011 2:13 PM
Ron American says: "Testing without treatment is not done to encourage financial success. Is done to promote personal failure."
October 21, 2011 1:52 PM
gene says: "Ricky is a perfect example of those who feed off the taxes we pay for their own benefit. If the government has any money they want it. They cry if they don't get a cut on everything dollar collected."
October 21, 2011 10:04 AM
Ken Gordon says: "If we are not careful we will get what we deserve in a President just like Rick! Don't just vote...get active!"
October 21, 2011 9:27 AM
Dave says: "Screw a bunch of Rick Scott, man. This fool is nothing more than a crook - I would never waste my vote on a man like this."
October 21, 2011 12:24 AM
Craig Denison says: "He's a bully and a crook."
October 20, 2011 10:35 PM
Alex Johnson says: "my neighbor just tore my pink skip rick sticker off of my car. I am ordering 10 more!"
October 20, 2011 6:46 PM
T Ganski says: "Yeah, Scott wants to rid Florida Universities of liberal arts programs because that's where those pesky ethics classes are taught."
October 20, 2011 3:48 PM
Ghary Bowlin says: "That's what I thought from the beginning. His record with his company? CRIMINAL. Or at the very least SLIMEY. That's how I felt from the first time I saw his face. "Oh no!"
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October 20, 2011 10:11 AM
kathy says: "Rick has found a new way to make money - steal it from the state pension coffers! Where is the funding for forced education mandates? "
October 20, 2011 7:26 AM
Luz Sayih says: "I don't understand how this THIEF got to be my governor...people should find read up before they vote!!!!! He is evil!!! "
October 20, 2011 12:18 AM
Robert Paulson says: "If he doesn't stop soon, this will turn out just like Wisconsin."
October 19, 2011 11:45 PM
Elizabeth Nolen says: "You don't slap a criminal on the wrist and then elect him Gov. of the State. You especially when listening to him, realize that he has no idea what he is talking about. Also, he is in with the Koch Brothers, so what can you expect him to do to our State other than destroy it for THEIR OWN personal gain."
October 19, 2011 10:54 PM
vince disanto says: "this guy is another republican crook who bought the office. screw this, how many more republican governors can florida stand!!!!"
October 19, 2011 7:56 PM
Nancy Lowell says: "The fix was in before the election, and it was easy to see. Yet when I was going door-to-door, several people told me they "couldn't decide" between him and Alex Sink. Bet they 're crying the blues now, along with the rest of us. I just hope we can get the state back in order when he's done. If only he didn't have 3 more years."
October 19, 2011 7:19 PM
rita says: "How could anyone not see this guy was out to use of office of governor to line his own pockets??? He did it with his hospitals and is now doing it at the expense of Floridians. He is ruining the public school system as well"
October 19, 2011 12:34 PM
sandy says: "how this record setting fraudster got elected is beyond me....he has an agenda, why else would he spend 70 million of HIS OWN money to be elected governor. "
October 19, 2011 12:21 PM
Dana says: "Rick the Prick got voted in because not enough people voted. The only way you can truly get your voice heard is to know the issues & VOTE EVERY TIME YOU CAN. Being lazy & non-political is what Rick & his rich friends want. They DON'T want equality & the common good for Floridians and Americans. They WANT us to remain DISTRACTED & UNINTERESTED, so they can continue to pull the rug right out from under us!!!!!!! It's a crying shame on our heads!"
October 19, 2011 8:25 AM
John W Koontz says: "Will Rickster submit to a random drug test, and mandate random testing for ALL Legislators, Govt. Apointees, Judges, State Prosecutors, State, County and Local LEOs? How much did the Rickster and his wife "lend" to his Goobernatorial campaign, and how much has been paid back by corporate and special~interest "donations" since his election? How's that "spare roof" thingey workin' out for ya', Skelator? I woulda' thought ya' woulda' just bought yer own insurance company by now! I sure hope the Democrats and Independents get out and vote next November, and throw the Republicants out of the Capitol! You, too! RECALL the RICKSTER !"
October 19, 2011 8:15 AM
Cognitive Dissident says: "It has been said that a people get the government they deserve, one way or another...how did this happen?"
October 19, 2011 6:41 AM
Susan says: "So Rick wants everyone to major in math and science instead of those useless liberal arts. That's a sure- fire recipe for disaster and will completely gut the state university system of the creative and innovative thinkers! Do we really need to endure another three years of this joker?"
October 18, 2011 10:20 PM
Rick Phillips says: "sad that a crook who defrauds the U.S. government -and gets caught- is able to buy the governors job. how much did it cost?,how much is he making?? so what is he up to?? also wonder who paid for the cowboy boots with the "Governor Rick Scott" embroidery on the front???"
October 18, 2011 9:57 PM
Patrick Garner says: "Every time he opens his mouth I cringe, expecting the worst. And then he amazes me with some new hateful proposal that is worse than I could have imagined. Pink slip the prick!"
October 18, 2011 8:18 PM
joann says: "he should be in jail, not in our govt. stupid morons who elected him really screwed all of us"
October 18, 2011 5:42 PM
Cheryl says: "First the president and now this? Geez!
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October 17, 2011 11:18 PM
manny says: "Rick's friends make MONEY on drug testing, privatized prisons, privatized medicare programs, privatized schools and mandated tests. He MUST go."
October 17, 2011 10:55 PM
Frank Brignoli says: "I think he (Rick) just got hold of some Bad Acid! His face reminds me of what a bad child would look like AFTER he took all of his toys home and the kids couldn't play anymore!"
October 17, 2011 10:53 PM
Millie Bianco says: "If people vote for someone who has been found guilty of allowing government fraud in his health care system, what do they expect? DOH"
October 17, 2011 9:42 PM
L says: "Rick Scott is a fraud, a cheat, and a poor example of a leader."
October 17, 2011 9:07 PM
Tara says: "I'm only 21 years old, but I know that my intelligence level outranks Rick Scott's. What on earth is this man thinking? My mother is a teacher, and she is the one that has to deal with the repercussions of his cuts. All the while, Mr. Scott is livin' it up. "
October 17, 2011 6:54 PM
Ron Mangum says: "Where are the jobs he promised?"
October 17, 2011 6:23 PM
shane king says: "all working class wake up!(employed,unemployed and underemployed alike) it's our fault that the republicans have transferred all our nation's wealth to their corporate campaign contributors and have kicked the american worker out of the "middle class" straight into poverty. GET OUT AND VOTE! stop allowing your voice to be drowned-out by a few parasitic millionaires. "
October 17, 2011 11:57 AM
eryl says: "Once a crook always a crook but this time his crimes are against the people and State of Florida. This guy has to go!!!!"
October 17, 2011 11:57 AM
Tony Tuten says: "Our education system is a wreak....our public sector is under attack...our medical costs and medications are too high. Our state spending was OUT of control. Tell me specifically how it is to come under control. What do the majority of Floridians want to keep and what to cut? Bring business and jobs to FLORIDA! "
October 17, 2011 11:45 AM
Sandi Donahue says: "Nothing and no one is safe from this man! He is so out of touch with the people he "serves." So glad I didn't vote for him."
October 17, 2011 10:21 AM
Clay says: "Rick, you are a snake! The drug testing thing is self-serving and the state has to pay. Wheres the upside?"
October 17, 2011 10:03 AM
Sharon Russick says: "Rick Scott should be in jail for the obscene amount of money his company stole from Medicare and Medicaid on state and federal levels."
October 17, 2011 9:07 AM
Frank Ewing says: "We are losing funding for our public Montessori School, $100,000 for this year alone I understand. As parents we are running fundraisers to pay, I already pay very high taxes....doesn't anyone realize that a dumbed down public, does not get it NOR does a lesser educated people get jobs!!"
October 17, 2011 9:06 AM
miss margie tackett says: "rick scott will continue to get rid of florida jobs unless we do something about it .he hides behind his wife for the drug company. he has lied to florida from day one about everything even his leaving florida to join the koch brothers like many other republican governors. florida does not need a lair for a governor."
October 17, 2011 7:08 AM
Brenda Wallis says: "Dear Rick,
Next time you buy your way into office, maybe you should learn something about the position. For example, maybe you should've considered learning something about the state you want to run into the ground . You are obviously clueless about Florida's History, and the people that live here. Please resign SOON!! thank you"
October 17, 2011 4:27 AM
adrian L says: "I wish I could sum up the anger but this is Florida and your never going to get anywhere in God Waiting room with all the scared senior republcants who vote here. we are moving to a state that doesn't have its head up its ass
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October 17, 2011 1:06 AM
Sherri says: "Proof of why it is so important to make your vote count!! People, don't let this mistake happen again!"
October 16, 2011 11:25 PM
David says: "I am a diehard Life Long Republican, who wishes Rick Scott would do our state a favor and resign!"
October 16, 2011 10:16 PM
Mireille says: "Don't know how a crook who commits medicare fraud is elected into office. What possessed anyone to vote for this guy? People wake up!!! "
October 16, 2011 6:59 PM
Jimbo says: "Ricky baby Is Forcing State employees to contribute 3% of their pay to their own retirement...Can anyone say National Health Care? How is this Different? Rick, Strike 3, you're OUT!!!"
October 16, 2011 6:45 PM
Sarah Stovall says: "Has any one else noticed how rick scott looks like Jim Careys character from Fire Martial skit in living color? Look it up you wont believe it"
October 16, 2011 6:35 PM
Rev. Col. Kenneth D. Frazier says: "You screwed Florida out of 1,000's of JOBS by refusing the $$$ for the High Speed Rail System that would have been self sufficient on day #-1 .... You should be ashamed !! Now you are saying that YOU don't "need" to create any more jobs. What a Poor excuse for a leader .. "
October 16, 2011 6:02 PM
lala says: "he is a plague on our state... he is the example of a corporation taking over the government.... "
October 16, 2011 4:52 PM
Kate says: "This guy was a criminal (Medicare fraud) long before he was elected. Only a matter of time before he pushes the envelope over the line again. "
October 16, 2011 4:21 PM
Brad & Jennifer Knight says: "He is the biggest crook! Someone had said it best, if he wasn't guilty of anything, he could have said it on the stand. He chose to plead the fifth! And people voted for that???!!!"
October 16, 2011 4:17 PM
Joan Wiersma says: "It's a 'mystery' as to HOW this Bush boy got in., but I'm sure most of us have figured THAT out! No one wants him now, nor did they then. So HOW did he manage that?? Get him gone NOW! "Before" he ruins the state completely. He needs to go, just as the Wall Street bankers & corporates have to! "OUT!" with Rick Scott!! HE'S DIRTY and so is his money! No one is above the law, even when they "think" they are. GET HIM OUT!!"
October 16, 2011 3:10 PM
DarHou says: "If you are selfish or greedy, then you must be Republican, IMO. Making people desperate causes them to do desperate things. The result? They'll end up in jail. And we all pay a big price when THAT happens. Give people the tools to succeed: good healthcare and a great education. As a young child, how can you climb out of a desperate situation if you are sick and afraid to go to school? A strong country depends on healthy, well-educated citizens. Scott thinks saying "No" to everything makes him a leader. He's wrong."
October 16, 2011 10:08 AM
john mahan says: "Candidate Scott:" 700,000 JOBS! on TOP of normal growth"
Governor Scott: "No" "No" "I don't know who said that"
HealthCare / HCA CEO Rick Scott: on largest MEDICARE fraud in history: "I should have hired more auditors". Separation package: approx. $400 million."
October 15, 2011 9:09 AM
don bohning says: "let's pink slip rick scott...the sooner the better!!!!!"
October 13, 2011 7:48 PM
Ken says: "My great grandfather knew Abraham Lincoln, we have been Republican even since. Yesterday after hearing Governor Scott declare my field of study and my current occupation unwanted in Florida (I'm in the liberal arts) I am changing my party affiliation. Who in the hell even gave the governor the right to declare who is permitted to live and work in "his" state. Can we start a recall movement?
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October 13, 2011 7:03 PM
Debbie Anders says: "I have yet to meet anyone who has vote this "clown" in office! He needs to go! The only jobs he has created are for lawyers to defend all the lawsuits against him."
October 13, 2011 2:06 PM
Micah says: "Anyone catch that he wants to shut down the arts.. because they aren't bringing any jobs to the state... ya' know architecture is an art, right? And who is renovating this capital right now? Me... and architect. Funny, isn't it. If it weren't for architects his plush office would be falling apart.. but he wants to cut funding for the arts..."
October 8, 2011 1:16 PM
Amanda says: "HIYA, RICK! Looking forward to the day YOU join the UNEMPLOYMENT LINE!"
October 6, 2011 4:21 PM
TJ says: "There is absolutely no way it is legal for Rick Scott and this legislature to force me to contribute 3% of my salary to the Florida Retirement System. I have every right to choose how my money is invested and put that 3% into my existing 403b. But, of course, as a single full time teacher of 8 years I would not be able to contribute 3% of my salary to anything and still pay the bills. Florida is NOT a corporation run by a CEO, Mr. Scott. It is a state run by the people who live and work here, and you are not one of us."
October 6, 2011 10:43 AM
Ryan F. says: "Not even some of the more radically republican people I know approve of you... now what does that say?"
September 29, 2011 5:02 PM
JLD says: "He is ruining education too!! I hope that next election people realize they do have to go out and vote and get him out of the office!!!!!"
September 27, 2011 8:11 PM
Bruce Genereux says: "There's one public sector job I'd like to see Rick eliminate..HIS!"
September 27, 2011 3:53 PM
gay mikell says: "My daughter is a park ranger. She has not had a raise in over 6 yrs!!! Now she gets money taken out for retirement!!! Morale at the park has NEVER been so low. These people used to LOVE their jobs. Scott is a FUNGUS!! He rots everything he touches. He needs to get OUT of my state!!"
September 27, 2011 11:54 AM
Deborah Burns says: "Like someone else shared; I'm still unemployed and I have just about given up looking for work."
September 26, 2011 9:54 PM
margaret says: "vote....vote...vote...and do your home work before u vote.....!"
September 26, 2011 8:21 PM
Ellen Turner says: "Where are the jobs, Rick Scott??? Any jobs left in Florida!!! I am drowning from a lack of a job!"
September 26, 2011 6:40 PM
TK says: "I didn't vote for you and I'm sure many of those we did are having buyers remorse. You are a scary crook who should be in prison. "
September 19, 2011 3:30 PM
Laura Downey says: "Just the facts ...Still Unemployed
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September 19, 2011 3:28 PM
Grace says: "Now that the numbers are out and only 2% of welfare applicants failed their drug tests as required by you, can we stop wasting money on this? Anyone figure out how much we've paid to reimburse 98%+ of those applying for welfare for their drug tests? Only dick Scott would cause so many Floridians to lose their jobs, then turn around and shame and vilify them when they need help. He's CAUSED unemployment, then turned around and said the unemployed are lazy and need jobs. He pretends to be a follower of jesus when all he is is a CROOK. Would he focus on bible thumping and social issues, or help families and middle class to find jobs or at least be able to eat and get a decent education?"
September 17, 2011 1:50 AM
Deborah Paschke says: "This person is afraid of valid criticism. He hides behind his cronies, packs his "rallies" with his supporters and makes sure that right-wing media makes it look like there are hundreds of supporters, when in fact, there are a pitiful few. He is scary, and is stifling true debate."
September 15, 2011 7:05 PM
JT says: "You are a creepy, creepy guy. Where are all the jobs you were going to create? So far, you are in the negative. Please resign. Go back to richy rich Naples and hang out with your other rich, oblivious buddies and leave the governing to someone with a clue."
September 13, 2011 10:24 PM
lisa dyer says: "I'll be blunt. He's a crook"
September 13, 2011 7:39 PM
sloan says: "This guy is a complete joke. Multiple discussions about abortion with legislators while the door man outside gets laid off. That goes to show you his prioritizing skills are a little flawed."
September 13, 2011 5:40 PM
mario says: "over 35 cna's in the medical field here in ocala have been let go due to his budget cuts. 35 more families going without and not being able to provide for their family."
September 13, 2011 12:46 PM
gregg H says: "WE DO NOT NEED YOU !!!. PICK SLIP RICK SCOTT. REPUBLICANS ARE THE PROBLEM NOT THE SOLUTION"
September 12, 2011 5:02 PM
Peace says: "Rick Scott stole money from medicare then used it to fund his campaign. A crook in action! Who voted for him?"
September 10, 2011 1:41 PM
Outraged in Clearwater says: "One of Scott's little community puppets ripped my PSR bumper sticker off my car! Shows you what kind of people support this monster."
September 10, 2011 11:19 AM
Tom Watkins says: "Word has it that his next move will be to change the Florida Constitution to grant "personhood" to zygotes, thereby making ALL abortion illegal! It would be a Statewide vote....with the ultra-right religious idiots here in FL it might just pass."
September 10, 2011 9:40 AM
Patrice says: "I have been in the work force for 42 years, or at least I was until a year ago yesterday, when I lost my job. I have never been unemployed this long in my life! And you turn down the high speed train and the 113,065 jobs that went with it? What's next? Turning down Obama's new offer of money to create jobs? You know who needs to be unemployed? YOU!!!"
September 9, 2011 11:15 PM
Lori Mishen says: "Just read how wonderful "Slick Rick" returned fed funds that would help with medical and elderly care! this Crook must go!!! and whats with this working with businesses, how is that going to help create jobs? "
September 9, 2011 1:05 PM
Michael Love says: "You are a perfect example of how the GOP is it's own worst nightmare."
September 8, 2011 8:52 AM
Dougals Fish says: "He needs to GO ! ! He is costing our state millions every time he selfishly turns down any and all Federal aid offered this state. The Fool let another state have the high speed rail money, making a lame excuse that it would cost the state money. BS that's all that comes out of his lying mouth. Mr pink slip that's him. We need to Fire him soon !! "
September 7, 2011 12:55 AM
Joseph says: "How do we get rid of the worst thing that could ever happen to Florida, it is worse than the bubonic plague! "
September 7, 2011 12:51 AM
Francine Julius Edwards says: "I am a recent resident and I have never witnessed the shameful way a Governor treats a state like this! You show NO compassion, no fairness, no common sense! You are not true to your oath to Florida! You must step down...!"
September 6, 2011 11:59 AM
PAUL JAKUBIAK says: "MY DOG GIVES ME MORE WORK, THAN YOU WILL EVER GIVE ME ! LET'S GET TO WORK AND GET RICK OUT OF F.L.!!!"
September 4, 2011 8:53 PM
Rick Scott is the devil says: "Are you counting all the people that Dick Scott fired at the water management districts? Be sure to include a lot of the "voluntary" separations since many of those good folks left when they saw an org chart that didn't have a box with their position, so they cut their losses and got out before the heads were actually cut off."
September 3, 2011 2:40 PM
Jack says: "HE NEEDS TO BE FIRED."
September 2, 2011 4:04 PM
Cindy McDonald says: "You knew he was charged with medicaid fraud. Why would you vote him in office. I say enough is enough. FIRE HIM NOW!!!!!!!"
September 2, 2011 3:18 PM
Edgar Mendez says: "How can 2,619,335 people be so dumb?"
September 2, 2011 11:28 AM
sally says: "You need to go ... you have done more damage to Florida than one can imagine ... we have hung on by a thread here in Florida but your way of "governing" of Florida has left us with a desperate desire to get out of Florida ... you have people leaving this state like rats from a sinking ship ...hope you are proud of your destruction ...you are the WORST "
September 2, 2011 9:22 AM
Jim says: "Rick, the worst thing about you is that you DON'T CARE that you're ruining people's lives!"
September 2, 2011 7:49 AM
Amy Goss says: "Rick Scott is a Robinhood in reverse- he is taking from the poor to give to the rich! "
August 31, 2011 10:26 PM
Anonymous says: "Here's a pink slip. One billion, ninety-nine million, and eighty-two."
August 31, 2011 8:28 PM
Tired says: "You suck! Enough said."
August 31, 2011 4:11 PM
mikepettis says: "recall this moron before we're all unemployed"
August 31, 2011 3:38 PM
al s. says: ""Stop your robo calls. You are not our friend. You should be in jail for what you have done and what you're doing now.""
August 31, 2011 3:06 PM
Dianne L. Zeller says: "Not only do we need to get rid of him we have to get rid of his cronies, too! The ones that put him in power, the corporations like insurance companies, lobbyists, and other parasites on the citizenry of Florida!"
August 31, 2011 3:12 AM
Jamie G says: "You need to be fired - you are not the 'peoples' Governor.....you are an embarrassment to our fine State of Florida!"
August 30, 2011 10:06 PM
Sherry says: "Seriously--how do we sue Rick Scott for health care reform? He turned away the money for it and did not provide any alternative---except for his family.
Really---how do we proceed to sue?"
August 30, 2011 7:03 PM
Irma Emery says: "You pink slipped me when Columbia took over my hospital and then you stole money. You took the 5th 75 times -- really! I will do everything I can to pink slip you. "
August 30, 2011 9:56 AM
phil says: "scott should be in jail "
August 29, 2011 3:59 PM
Gerald Mark Causey says: "Where did you learn Economics? Do you understand the concept of supply and demand? Companies will not hire new employees until they start selling more of their products. If people don't have jobs they can't afford to buy more goods/services. Tax cuts only add to the bottom line of these companies, not create jobs. The only way to increase demand is to increase cash to middle and lower class families. Tax cuts do NOT increase demand, layoffs of government jobs decrease demand! GET A CLUE YOU BUMBLING IDIOT!"
August 29, 2011 2:42 PM
Jason D. says: "Rick Scott is nothing but a wealthy, corrupt business man from Naples. I have lived in Florida for 10 years now and I never, ever thought I'd say this but.....I miss Jeb Bush!?!???"
August 29, 2011 10:00 AM
CAROLYN M says: "When I see this guy trying to answer the hard (or really any) questions, I just get nauseated! He can't get the answer out and hems and haws like a little kid! I am just sick about all this crap! I am 62 years old and was laid off in 2009 lost my home and car! Can't find a job, I have put in about 300 apps in the past 2 years and had maybe 10 call backs! I was at my last job for 12 years! I was on unemployment and became a 99er!
Another thing RICK SCOTT has taken credit for is the drop in unemployment! PEOPLE THAT IS B.S. The reason it appears to have gone down is because all the 99ers and there are thousands of us in Florida, ARE NOT BEING COUNTED ANYMORE AS UNEMPLOYED!!! RICK SCOTT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT!!!
Please get rid of him ASAP ! At 62 years old I shouldn't have to decide what kind of jam to eat on my PBJ every night! Thats what I eat PBJ and CEREAL! I know I am lucky to have that! OK enough of my hard luck story!!! Thanks for reading! "
August 28, 2011 4:04 PM
Theresa Briggs says: "Bring back Governor Graham!!!!! I love the way you just discarded OUR vote for the high speed rail. What is wrong with you!!!! You need to go!!"
August 27, 2011 9:29 PM
Darren says: "Rick, I am a hard working teacher. As a matter of fact, I spend hours of my own time and money working and spending for my students. Quit trying to destroy public education! You are a disgrace to the education system in Florida. You give money to charter schools and leave the dedicated public teachers and schools with nothing. You are the most pathetic person in this country; no wonder why you are the most disliked governor in the nation. You need to be recalled, you pathetic, worthless human being. But then, what do you care, you are rich, through your devious schemes, and living the good life, which makes me loathe you even more. You couldn't care less for the middle class, and I couldn't care less for you! You disgust me!"
August 27, 2011 3:38 PM
Susan Creek says: "As a parent of a young man with a disability and a professional in that field, I can tell you Rick Scott cares nothing about those who are most vulnerable in our state. We have all faced continual rate and service cuts, even putting some people earning less than minimum wage! Thousands of people around our state with disabilities either have no services (wait list of over 20,000 people) or have faced severe cuts to services which make sure they are stuck in their group home with people who can not afford gas to take them into the community! It is a shame and Rick Scott's policies towards people with disabilities are shameful! We need to cut his services immediately!"
August 26, 2011 2:46 PM
Pat Borntrager says: "Hey Slick Rick,,,How's that "drug testing" thing working out for ya?? Heard you've only found 2% guilty!!!
There you go,,messing with Medicaid again.. I would have thought you'd have learned your lesson...Guess not!!"
August 25, 2011 1:14 AM
Kathy says: "He should just be fired and forced to collect $275 a week unemployment and under his new restrictions that make a difficult situation ridiculous., as they constantly look for any excuse to stop paying people already in dire straits. It's "Dick" Scott."
August 24, 2011 11:19 PM
Leslie C. says: "I'm 23 years old, and in my 2nd year of teaching high school here in Florida. My father has been a teacher in FL for 31 years. Although I know that I possess the prowess and intellect to be in a profession like medicine, law, etc., I chose education because it's such an important job for the future of our youth. However, Rick Scott is making me reconsider my decision to be a teacher. Sadly, I'm one of many young teachers who are widening their gaze to other professions.
Rick Scott: If you don't step down, or if you continue to destroy our education system, you'll have several hundred thousands children and teenagers sitting in empty classrooms across the state. "
August 24, 2011 10:12 PM
Deanna Bowling says: "I just want to thank you for cutting WIA educational assistance. Now that I have completed 44 credit hours of college credit classes while maintaining a GPA of 3.89, after having been among 1,200 employees laid off because of TBW's Lee Farkus, another crook who is spending time in prison where crooks belong, I will not be able to finish my degree without the financial assistance. YOU SUCK!"
August 24, 2011 9:48 PM
Jacqueline Levine says: "another $700 million from Florida Water Districts and DEP - where is California gonna get their water lol?? how many jobs does that create??
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August 24, 2011 2:29 PM
jamie Feldman says: "is going to try to end university tenure. if he thinks that's going to bring any professors to the state of florida, he's been poorly advised
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August 23, 2011 6:23 PM
Bobby Bors says: "WASHINGTON -- Half a year after Florida Gov. Rick Scott rejected $2.4 billion in federal money to help build high-speed rail structures inside his state, the cash has been sent to other portions of the country.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that roughly $745 million of Florida's portion of high-speed rail money had been "obligated" toward upgrades on heavily used Amtrak lines in the Northeast Corridor -- $449.94 million alone will be spent on upgrading electrical systems and tracks between Trenton, N.J. and New York City; another $295.78 million will be spent on alleviating traffic congestion on those lines.
The remaining Florida funds will be spent throughout the country (not just in the more reliably Democratic northeast). Roughly $400 million is set to expand high-speed rail service in the Midwest; $336.2 million is set to be invested in state-of-the-art locomotives and rail cars for California and the Midwest; and another $300 million will be spent building the nation’s first 220 mph high-speed rail system in California. Those investments, however, have not yet been obligated, according to a Department of Transportation official. In addition, $400 million of Florida's high-speed rail funds has been rescinded by Congress.
That said, the issuance of the first chunk of Florida's money puts an end to a particularly illustrative chapter of the sometimes-disjointed nature of Tea Party politics. Scott was one of several newly elected Republican governors who made a show by turning down money for high-speed rail projects in his state. Beyond providing some fiscal conservative symbolism, however, the refusal of those funds did very little. The money was already allocated and destined to be spent. And many other Republican lawmakers were privately petitioning the Department for the help.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood hinted at as much during a sit down interview with The Huffington Post in early May.
“Even though we have had these little hiccups in three states,” he said, “when this system is done, Ohio will be connected, Florida will be connected, Wisconsin will be connected because this is what the people want. The people are way ahead of the elected officials on this.”
"I don’t even lose like one second of sleep over the fact that three states turned it down because we have given $13 billion out," he added. "I wasn’t saying this in jest. I really believe there is only one person in Florida who didn’t want high-speed rail because we heard from thousands of other people who were so disappointed. The same is true in Wisconsin. I only know one person in each of those states who was against it."
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August 23, 2011 5:26 PM
Ann Toalster says: "Where can I buy health insurance for $360.00 a year? What is the name of your insurance company that is payed for by the people of Florida, I pay more than that for a crummy medicare HMO, stop taking away the lives of Floridians. Ordinary folks cannot afford to live in Florida esp with the cost of homeowners insurance which you are going to allow them to raise, I have never had a claim. I don't think the new pic has helped, just a wolf in sheeps clothing."
August 22, 2011 7:24 PM
Laura Downey says: "Still out of work and one to the 1,800 that was laid off at DCF...does anyone know the actual number of the total of State of Florida employees that were laid off? I hope that the taxpayers realize that once you privatize the FL DOC and the State of Florida will have to pay out the Accurred time on the books for those FL DOC officers...it's close to 25 MILLION...OH MY! OH you mean you didn't disclose that either to Florida Tax Payers!!!!"
August 22, 2011 1:02 PM
Larry Burner says: "Stop the robocalls and create jobs w/money. UGH, a high speed rail would have been nice!"
August 21, 2011 8:48 PM
Patti Knowles says: "I've always been proud and honored to be a teacher, but thanks to you, those days are GONE. As a third generation Floridian, I resent the hell out of what you're doing to ruin MY HOMELAND. Go back home to your mommy...and don't come back! "
August 21, 2011 12:05 PM
Sandra Shircliff says: "Has Rick Scott ever had a psch evaluation? He definitely has some type of mental problem. Why is it that every budget cut targets education, senior citizens and programs that are suppose to help Florida people? Most Floridians are just hanging on by a thread and the rest have been cut off. I can't believe people actually voted for this idiot."
August 21, 2011 12:17 AM
Eduardo T. says: "Has anyone started the recall petition drive for this despot?
I believe we are on time to start that effort/initiative. Let's do the recall!"
August 20, 2011 4:36 PM
Esther says: "You are a disgrace to the hardworking people of Florida ..a leader is one who stepS up when their people are hurting ..you sir , are adding insult to injury and the bad part about IT ... you have no clue but you are not in touch with the people of florida....SHAME ON YOU!!!!! "
August 20, 2011 2:38 PM
Gary Swick says: "As a Healthcare CEO that was investigated and fined for medicaid and Medicare Fraud....how did the people of Florida vote you in office in the first place. I can say I did not vote a crook in office....do us all a favor and resign....you know nothing about running a state government...another year of you in charge and we will all be in the crapper...."
August 20, 2011 12:39 PM
Richard "DICK" Scott says: "PLEASE WE ARE BEGGING YOU. MOVE OUT OF FLORIDA. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO AWAY. YOU ARE A MENACE.YOU ARE THE DOWNFALL OF FLORIDA. YOU HAVE MADE FLORIDA LOOK SO COMPLETELY BACKWARDS AND IGNORANT OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN AMERICA. PLEASE RESIGN. PLEASE. "
August 20, 2011 5:57 AM
M Anonymous says: "Mr Scott PLEASE GET OUT OF FLORIDA AND LEAVE US ALONE. YOU HAVE TAKEN AWAY EVERYTHING AND MESSED EVERYTHING UP. YOU ARE A COMPLETE IDIOT AND NO ONE LIKES YOU AT ALL. PLEASE PACK UP YOUR STUFF AND LEAVE. ASAP. GO NOW!!"
August 20, 2011 5:28 AM
Kaye Byrnes says: "Words can't begin to express how much I despise Rick Scott - he is the WORST thing ever for Florida...makes Jeb Bush look appealing!"
August 19, 2011 8:02 PM
andrew collard says: ""Let's get to work " has become "Who Gets to Work?" Are We There Yet?"
August 19, 2011 6:09 PM
Bobbie says: "Gov Scott can you tell me why you pay $30.00 a month for healthcare and lets taxpayers pay the rest? According to MotherJones.com Scott and his dependents pay one-fifth what a janitor in the state Capitol pays for health insurance and less than 3 percent of what a retired state trooper pays for life-saving coverage.Nearly all 160 state legislators are also enrolled in the program that costs just $8.34 a month for individual coverage and $30 a month for family coverage. I think it is time to do what Wisconsin did and march on capital and Rick Scott and demand our state back from the bums"
August 19, 2011 6:00 PM
Todd Sullivan says: "Hey, Rick, when do you join Dubya as the most inept politician in the country? I knew you were an idiot when I was living in Clearwater, and I don't see anything different now that I'm in Orlando. Do us all a favor: Let's have some real change - get the hell out of Tallahassee!"
August 19, 2011 5:39 PM
Janel Miller says: "Jobs, jobs, jobs, that's what we need in Florida. I've now been laid off 3 times this year and my 18 and 21 year old can't find work. When will you help us out Rick. Oh and by the way my husband had the 3% pay cut. When will this nightmare end?"
August 19, 2011 5:30 PM
Lee Bonta says: "What a joke Rick Scott is, I didn't think he was up for the job and he is proving me right."
August 19, 2011 5:26 PM
Tim says: "I believe he should loose his job as thats what he has done for so many in this state"
August 19, 2011 5:23 PM
Gregory Chapman says: "Stop your robo calls. You are not our friend. You should be in jail for what you have done and what you're doing now."
August 19, 2011 3:39 PM
joan pascal says: "not moving to the state while your in charge say put in denver.co."
August 19, 2011 2:33 PM
C. J. Goff says: "He is such a hypocrite about federal funds -- no rail system, no health care, no good schools or teacher raises. Cutting state jobs and taking authority over all state decisions. "
August 19, 2011 2:13 PM
Andy B Baum says: "Once a crook, always a crook. You're cutting jobs by the hundreds-of-thousands, many of which are teachers and state-employees, you're cutting health-benefits(Medicare/S.S/etc) to the marrow, cutting education/programs for education to the marrow, as well as teacher salaries, your forcing employees/H.C patients to take a drug test every couple months while your wife owns a drug-testing company, you bought your governorship with the money that YOU stole from your little Medicare Fraud, you arrest people who disagree with you at your town hall meetings, your destroying enviromental protection regulations, you are privatising prisons(which gives them an incentive to jail people for blinking the wrong way), you're now attempting to suppress voting rights for those who may vote against you, you are also spending millions of dollars of propaganda for yourself, and I could go on. Rick Scott, do my state a favor and move. Oh, and take that tool Allen West with you. "
August 19, 2011 1:12 PM
Billy C says: "not sure what he's been thinking, but I have a feeling it hasn't been about us."
August 19, 2011 11:29 AM
Janine says: "It is devastating to realize how out of touch you are with the reality of the middle class and the needs of our children. I cannot wait until your term is over and you go down in history as one of the worst governor's Florida has ever had, and that is saying a lot!"
August 19, 2011 9:17 AM
Sick Of Them says: "want to see the future of a Republican America, look at the State Of Florida !!! start local get rid of Scott"
August 19, 2011 4:57 AM
Cousin Marc says: "Florida cannot afford to wait and see what additional damage this governor will do. He will cost this state greatly in resources, law suit settlements, and growth. The Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Congress must challenge the legality of his actions and remove him from office
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August 19, 2011 1:20 AM
Nanette says: "Mr. Scott I truly and joyfully anticipate the day that you are given the experience of not only being jobless, but that by some divine intervention, penniless. You are a product of the koch brothers scheme to crush the working people of Florida, and the United States..and if their efforts succeed, the working people, those dirty masses will become slaves to low paying employment, face dire poverty and homelessness, while the wealthy sneer and enjoy their yacht clubs. We, the filthy masses will defeat you.
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August 18, 2011 11:20 PM
NelsonGriffin says: "You are nothing but a flim flam man trying to reverse Robin Hood our state by taking from the poor and giving to the rich. There is a special place in hell for your kind and you can't buy your way out."
August 18, 2011 10:29 PM
Navy Vet says: "Everyday I screen people for medicaid and everyday I tell those who have put in the system they do not qualify, I see minors get felonies as oppose to schools, training. Just keep sh**ing on the poor and fl will no longer be the place of vacations. Oh an those charter schools you permit are a sham!!!!"
August 18, 2011 9:52 PM
Norm Argus says: "Every time you open your mouth, somebody in Florida Loses their Job!"
August 18, 2011 9:44 PM
Suzy Mcneil says: "If Wisconsin can have a recall, why can't we?"
August 18, 2011 6:34 PM
Steven From England says: "We might be seperated by a sea but some of us understand that polices implemented on the otherside of the world impact us aswell, Im glad to see that some people in the USA are realising that crazy govs like Scott ruin ecoms and I support the positive impact your group is bring about! Keep up the fight!"
August 18, 2011 6:20 PM
Max Groso says: "You are killing jobs and trying to make prisons for profit. that is nuts.
but what I want to know is how do I get that insurance rate you have???
or is that juust for special people like you?"
August 18, 2011 6:17 PM
Tom Rice says: "Why aren't you in jail for medicare fraud? Cut your own paycheck, health insurance & retirement!!!!"
August 18, 2011 6:07 PM
randall chambers says: "The concept of "Pink Slip Rick" is the brightest star on the dismal horizon since Rick Scott conned his way into Talahassee. Can we now transform this into an impeachment party?
I dread the thought of three more years of this maniacal behavior destroying what little hope Florida has had of losing its status as most ridiculous state in the union. Rick Scott makes the "Hanging Chad Examiner" look like a benevolent genius.. Florida voters we deserve better!!"
August 18, 2011 5:30 PM
Ricardo Banconi says: "How dare he refuse $54 million dollars in federal money from the Health Care Act for Florida's citizens. I guess the only way he will take government money is when he can rob them through his private company with Medicare/medicaid. BTW HIS health Ins premium is $30 a month!"
August 18, 2011 5:09 PM
Bubba Erickson says: "The republiCON governor self-destruction spectacle is SO entertaining. Please keep it up so that your subjects will have a landslide recall election. You rock, Rick!"
August 18, 2011 4:56 PM
Joanne A. Chicago IL says: "I just heard about your robo calls on the Rachel Maddow show on MSNBC. I am a registered dem. in a Chicago suburb and what happens in FL has little affect on my life. However, eveything I've heard about you and your policies seems despicable. I heard a father who was upset that you want to defund PBS. Perhaps you consider it expendable but those of us who depend on a news source that is unbiased and accurate find PBS a necessity. Republicans of your ilk are dooming our country. I hope the people of FL manage to oust you...the sooner the better!!"
August 18, 2011 3:16 PM
Brian Darley says: "Call me naive, but I thought our elected leaders worked for us. But then again I never imagined that corporations are considered people either."
August 18, 2011 3:13 PM
Paul says: "iI have an idea, since we seem to be all about cutting back, how about we reduce your salary, tax you at the same rate i'm being taxed make you pay for your own Medical and remove your security detail?? Maybe that would save enough money to hire another teacher.
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August 18, 2011 2:32 PM
Rick Scott hates PBS and WUFT says: "More bad news for Florida: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/pbs-stations-expecting-a-reprieve-from-state-budget-1742556.html and http://chalkboard.blogs.gainesville.com/2011/08/more-bad-news-for-wuft-and-other-public-stations/"
August 18, 2011 1:53 PM
Brittany says: "How about instead of trying to improve your self image by selling donuts, why not go into the shoes of a teacher. Or a single mother in debt that has to fight a daily battle to keep her medicaid and her food stamps, while the father doesn't pay child support!!!!!!!! Put yourself out in the real world. AND STOP CUTTING everyones expenses except for yourself and your employess!! Our system is so corrupt!! and you are too!!! Karma is a bitch Rick!!!"
August 18, 2011 1:35 PM
Brian Tate says: "Not sure how can live with yourself knowing you rip off sick people. "
August 18, 2011 1:06 PM
Terry Harpold says: "When I talk to friends and family around the US and the world about politics, the conversation inevitably turns to the mess that you and your cronies, sir, are making of Florida. Florida is the butt of every joke in those conversations, and I am asked, repeatedly, what in Heaven's name did Floridians think they were doing in electing politicians so obviously incapable of meeting the needs of our state? It doesn't matter what the party affiliation of the persons involved, or whether they call themselves liberals or conservatives, I'm asked that question again and again. I know that some of my neighbors must have voted for you -- how else did you get elected? -- but no one I know will admit to it now. Really, Governor, you've screwed up big time. Maybe you can turn some of this around, do some real good for the state, and pull your ratings out of the shameful hole they've -- deservedly -- fallen into. I wish I could say that I think you have it in you to do so."
August 18, 2011 1:05 PM
Kay says: "Jobs need to be created in the Public sector!"
August 18, 2011 12:40 PM
Patty says: "Rick Scott is the worst blight on Florida that could ever exist. We can only hope he has the same 'quitter' mentality as the former Alaska gov and he spares us the next 3 years of Rick induced he!!. Otherwise there will be little left of the state when he is done. "
August 18, 2011 12:19 PM
LJC says: "The worst governor in the country, isn't that something to be proud of!! We should follow Wisconsin's lead and get the recall thing going."
August 18, 2011 12:17 PM
Gilbert Martin says: "When you're finally voted out of office... do like Casey did... LEAVE THE STATE OF FLORIDA!!!-- quickly"
August 18, 2011 12:10 PM
Kim Renick says: "As a Media Specialist in a public school for nearly 30 years, I have seen good time and bad times. But never before have I seen times where teachers are expected to raise student performance to higher and higher levels while having their legs cut out from under them by way of the cutting of essential support personnel and materials. Not one single book in our collection has been able to be replaced for the last three years and I am sure that I am looking at a fourth. We never have enough textbooks or workbooks to go around. Now we are being required to do our own demanding jobs as well as additional duties to make up for the missing individuals that were our support. It is sickening to come to work each day to more and more bad news. The teaching profession should be challenging and exciting, but it is becoming impossible and really sad. My heart breaks more each day as I see the stress in the faces of my colleagues. I also miss working with the colleagues that have fallen to the slash of the current administration's axe. Before we know it we will all have fallen. "
August 18, 2011 11:48 AM
Sara Bee says: "In a perverse way I want you to keep doing what you are doing. The folks who voted you in need to be taught a lesson and we need motivation to amend the constitution to allow recalls so we won't get into this kind of situation again. You are the worst governor I have ever known, and I am 65 and have lived in three states. "
August 18, 2011 11:46 AM
Geoff Taylor says: "Distance yourself from your Tea party radicals and listen to your constituents. Cutting public jobs and benefits will not bring prosperity to Florida."
August 18, 2011 11:22 AM
Jose Fernandez says: "It takes a special kind of brazen cluelessness for a man whose company was fined $1.7 billion to be lecturing anyone on fiscal responsibility."
August 18, 2011 10:40 AM
Peggy Nichols says: "Can we recall this elected official?"
August 18, 2011 10:35 AM
Maria Hofffman says: "They are saving money here by "Privatizing" 30 more prisons. It has been so sucessful, so far. (not) Someone pointed out that it will be 2.5 million NOW to pay out the severance, owed sick and vacation accumulations.
Not to mention the unemployment created... Although SOME employees will receive the Severance package, the due sick/vacation time$$. ...... And immediately start work for the PRIVATE company! Even if all goes well, it will take 5 years to recoup the expenses incurred.
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August 18, 2011 10:23 AM
Arthur S says: "As a result of Rick Scott actions my homeowner's insurance went up $500.00 in one year. This is ridiculous and I am letting others know about this give away to the insurance industry. We need to get rid of Rick Scott!"
August 18, 2011 9:58 AM
Jane Deau says: "He has no concern about FLORIDA. He cares ONLY about making money. He is ensuring FUTURE payoff by making these shifty policies. He is in bed with corporate america. HOW can people have voted for this crook??????? He is a greedy little crook. AND, not for nuttin', but those crazy eyes give him away. "
August 18, 2011 9:47 AM
Rochelle Potesak says: "Rick Scott - When did you become an OB/GYN? My uterus should not be your concern!!!! You're a job killer not creator!!! How were you ever elected?"
August 18, 2011 9:47 AM
John in Orlando says: "Rick, you are an embarrassment to the State of Florida. Please, just resign and spare us further national embarrassment!"
August 18, 2011 9:00 AM
Sean Wolf says: "This is what happens when you run a state like a business. You can't fire citizens, Rick! You can't drop a contract, Rick! You can't buy us off, Rick! We are the people, not businesses."
August 18, 2011 8:50 AM
Michelle L says: "People cannot afford to live here. He only wants to create non-living wage jobs in retail and the service industry. You can't just "create" jobs. There has to be supply and demand. The actions of Rick Scott & the Republicans are to ensure that in the future the working class becomes the slaves of the wealthy with no money, no time and no opportunities. For him to enroll in the government worker's health care plan is a slap in the face to every Floridian."
August 18, 2011 8:42 AM
Tony Gordon says: "RECALL"
August 18, 2011 7:49 AM
Ella says: "You only pay $30.00 a month for health insurance , state employess pay 180 and retirees pay over 1400.00. You passed on 54 million dollars that could help people in florida that has no insurance. Guess what that makes you a hypocrite "
August 18, 2011 7:40 AM
Elisa Bell says: "I am still trying to figure out how he ever got elected.He is ignoring our States Sunshine Laws and Always forgets He Does not rule with absolute authority like some Third World Dictator. Florida like every other State in the Union is run By the People. Vote...Vote...Vote!!!"
August 18, 2011 6:57 AM
Andrew Green says: "I Lived in Florida Now for 12 Years and really don't get all this cutting you are doing, I truly don't get it... Please PUT something useful in place or PUT yourself Out... Its not about you but about Floridians!"
August 18, 2011 4:56 AM
mike lindsley says: "Aren't you just SICK of plutocrat RepubliCREEPS and their war on the middle class??? They have declared all out class warfare on us."
August 18, 2011 2:28 AM
Vera Bryan says: "Rick Scott, you exemplify the #1 reason that I was terrified of retiring in Florida. I thank God every day that I receive the majority of my income from New York State Teachers Retirement and don't have to rely on you, because I'd be destitute and living in the poor house by now if I did. Your right-wing, tea party, radical extremism is unsurpassed and worthy of your forced commitment to Florida's best mental institution. Oh, wait~I just remembered~because of your Draconian cuts to our state budget, such an institution no longer exists. I look forward to seeing my fellow, beleaguered teachers "take to the streets" if necessary to reclaim what's rightfully theirs and to ALL of us Floridians following the heroic example of Wisconsin voters by "pink slipping" you into oblivion. As one of our greatest children's teachers, Dr. Seuss, so eloquently rhymed, "The time has come, the time is now..." You've LONG overstayed your welcome."
August 18, 2011 2:24 AM
Howard says: "You know ... in most of these photos Gov. Scott looks a lot like Jim Carrey's character "Fireman Bob" from his "In Living Color" television days."
August 18, 2011 1:47 AM
Opal Zeledon says: " I do not support any of your views and especially your values. If we did not have huge Medicare fraud we would not have the funding shortage we now have. You fooled quite a few people last November, but thank God most people are now seeing your true side. I will be working as hard as I can to see that you are never again elected, not even for dog catcher!"
August 18, 2011 1:33 AM
joel strommen says: "tell me rick, you claim to be such a good businessman, a good businessman expects a return on his investment ...how do you intend to recoup the $75 million you spent getting elected? there is no honest way to do it ..is there?. ..so i guess you're not a great businessman.....YOU'RE FIRED!!!!"
August 18, 2011 1:27 AM
Enger Barnes Webb says: "Having just moved to Florida in December, I'm appalled to see such a beautiful state being disgraced by Rick Scott. If you're so against government funded health care, why do you think it's OK to only pay $30 per month for your family coverage, while all other state employees pay more than $180 per month and retirees pay over $1,200 per month for their coverage? As rich as you are, how do you sleep at night knowing you're such a hypocrit? Republicans are trying to make an entire class of people into slave labor where we're never going to be able to retire because the few jobs that will be available won't pay enough to even take care of the bare necessities. This is supposed to be the greatest country in the world, but we treat our people like dirt. How about offering all Florida residents family health coverage for the same amount you pay...$30. Or, if you truly believe in buying health insurance on the open market, how about you give up your government subsidized health care and stand by your repugnicant mantra and purchase it on the open market. Certainly, you can afford it! Otherwise, give me socialism...at least I know I can go to the doctor if I need to! I want your pink slip to be HOT PINK! "
August 18, 2011 1:14 AM
Carlos says: "Crazy Rick.... by vetoing the construction of our rail system... you stop the immediate creation of 26,000 jobs and 7,000 ongoing support/maintenance jobs."
August 18, 2011 1:09 AM
Sharon Carroll says: "Rick Scott it really is a something to see, a bold face blue collar criminal such as yourself in action. Its also amazing how you simply do not give a damn about those very people who elected you into office! I'm not sure whose worst....YOU OR THOSE THAT VOTED YOU IN OFFICE! "
August 18, 2011 1:00 AM
Dennis D says: "I wonder how many jobs you gave away when you refused the Federal money for the high speed rail. Only a complete idiot would do that. Well, I guess I understand your motivation. You are clearly not intelligent enough to have a reason. You are done as a politician. Please have the decency to resign. We can't afford to allow you to continue. "
August 18, 2011 12:58 AM
Charles "Buck" Edwards, Tampa says: "I have lived in Florida my whole life and have seen more than a few governors come and go. You, sir, make me ashamed to admit to being a Floridian. To think that our state elected a criminal such as yourself is just unbelievable. Do us all a favor and leave...just leave!"
August 18, 2011 12:20 AM
graham brotherton says: "Get lost! go away! Leave our money on your desk we will come right away to pick it up and leave you millions of pink slips"
August 18, 2011 12:16 AM
John W. says: "You should be impeached!"
August 17, 2011 11:50 PM
Elias S says: "I HAVE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR 3 MONTHS AND YOU HAVE DONE NOTHING TO HELP CREATE NEW JOBS! "
August 17, 2011 11:27 PM
Skip Taylor says: "Stop calling me, I did not vote for you and would vote to kick you out."
August 17, 2011 11:25 PM
John Y says: "I have lived in Florida since 1979 and Rick Scott is the worst govenor we have ever had. He has made Florida the laughing stock of the nation. My daughter has been a teacher for 15 yrs and still doesn't make a decent living and has to pay a fortune for her health insurance but good old Rick gets his health insurance for $30 a month.....too bad we don't have the ability to recall elected officials in this state"
August 17, 2011 11:15 PM
Courtney says: "I don't know what people were thinking when they pulled the lever on this guy..."
August 17, 2011 10:57 PM
steven B. says: "I guess are votes don't mean a thing to you and your butt buddies.We voted for speed rail and smaller class size.You stink and all your R. buddies will never ever get my vote I'm glad I voted Dem. "
August 17, 2011 10:47 PM
Mike W says: "Why don't you just resign now."
August 17, 2011 10:45 PM
Martin Scheinberg says: "Time to Resign"
August 17, 2011 10:41 PM
James McDonell says: "I have a fantastic idea for all of you politicians that are constantly whining about the size of government. Quit! I bet you cost several million per year. Just think, there are thousands of heartless politicians just like you. They all cost millions and do nothing too. We get rid of waste, save tons of money and reduce the size of government."
August 17, 2011 10:41 PM
Kenny Bridges says: "I wish Florida had High Speed Train service.... I'd be happy to pay for your one-way ticket out of town."
August 17, 2011 10:34 PM
mick b says: "i have lived in fl. for 50 years and i have never seen a worse governor than u i hope u get your upcommings for all the money u stole from medicare -i have never had so much hate in my heart for anyone- og bty i sure did not vote for u u have screwed up my beautiful state u sot !!!!!!"
August 17, 2011 10:33 PM
Tom Knott says: "Please stop the robo calls. I do not support any of your views and especially your values. If we did not have huge Medicare fraud we would not have the funding shortage we now have. You fooled quite a few people last November, but thank God most people are now seeing your true side. "
August 17, 2011 10:29 PM
gloria wilms says: "You are absolutely the worst thing that has happened to Florida . We are all ashamed of you and you should be ashamed of yourself. I hope you reap what you have sewn soon.. We will get rid of you and your horrendous policies in the next election. How dare you destroy our state and its people so callously!!!"
August 17, 2011 10:26 PM
JOHN WILLIAMS says: "AS A REGISTERED DEMOCRAT, WHO VOTED FOR CHARLIE CRIST, I LONG FOR THE DAY WHEN FL. GETS A GOV. THAT ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA AGAIN, AND NOT HIS RICH, SPECIAL INTEREST "FRIENDS" YOU, "SIR" ARE THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO FL. SINCE THE RIGGED GORE/BUSH/CHAD ELECTION. INSTEAD OF GOING AROUND "PLAYING" AT THESE JOBS, WHY DON'T YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TRY AND SURVIVE ON THE WAGES THE HARD WORKING PEOPLE WHO GO TO THESE JOBS EVERY DAY HAVE TO. THAT IS OF COURSE THE ONES WHO STILL HAVE A JOB. I WOULD CALL YOU A SLIMEY, SCUM-SUCKING PIG, BUT I WOULDN'T WANT TO GIVE SLIMEY SCUM-SUCKING PIGS A BAD NAME!"
August 17, 2011 10:26 PM
Janice in Florida says: "I can't wait until you receive YOUR pink slip for all the harm you have brought to FL – with you extremist Teahadists ways- NOTHING what so ever on job creation, no support for our first responders or our teachers or their right to unions - or rebuilding our public infrastructure . All you care about are your politics. I had no expectation of you – you are not from Florida – You're a carpetbagger - after taking the 5th amendment 75 times in court on your last failed career wrecking health care.."
August 17, 2011 10:25 PM
Ralph says: "Why can't florida sign petitions to recall this Medicare fraud criminal.I don't know one person,republican ,independent or democrat who wouldn't sign it."
August 17, 2011 10:18 PM
James Slater says: "Rick Scott...you are a self centered, despicable and unscrupulous human being. Your dishonesty is deplorable. You are nothing more than a common crook that has purchased his office and position for your own personal gain. I hope the feds continue to prosecute your your illegal/criminal activities....you belong in prison and not in a governors mansion. I am disabled and loosing my medicaid because of your cuts and refusal to accept federal health care funds...while you are spending 7.3 million Florida dollars to try and boost your image. You are shameful and deserve a very short and decisive career...ending in a very long stay in a Florida state pen. "
August 17, 2011 10:14 PM
Trish lane says: "As a proud union wife . You are next .Walker and Kasich are on there way out.Rich guys like you are smaller in numbers than us middle class.It's time to do a Sarah palin and quit.And please tell your friend Rick perry I am proud of our pres.Obama."
August 17, 2011 10:14 PM
Eddie says: "Thanks for letting the home insurance companies have any rate increase they want. After 29 years in my home I can no longer keep it.you have ruined this state I hope everyone had buyers remorse here.I at least was not stupid enough to vote for him."
August 17, 2011 10:12 PM
Ellie Euler says: "I am sick of your robo calls. You will NEVER get my vote...you are burying our state in unemployment; cutting education and medical access to our most needy. Will be glad to see you go."
August 17, 2011 10:11 PM
Donna Beets says: "It is beyond me how someone with as shady of a past as you could get elected governor of the state of Florida. I know of no one who will admit to voting for you- infear of being labeled an idot - I am sure. It is almost criminal what you have done to the people of Florida. I am a member of the GOP but, I will be changing my party because of YOU and all the other GOP elected officials who continue to destroy the American Middle Class. Enjoy your time playing with the lives of Floridians sir, it won't be long before your term is over. I will work hard to see that you never hold public office in Florida again. "
August 17, 2011 10:11 PM
Richard says: "I don't live in Florida, but my brother does.
I stand with all of these Floridians who have been dreadfully affected by Rick Scott's actions. Too bad he cannot be recalled, but I hope he is not reelected."
August 17, 2011 10:09 PM
Perry says: "Hi Rick, I would like to thank you for the new 3% you take out of my check which the state promised to pay for my retirement when I started working. I live check to check and now that approximately $107 is taken out of my check and I have problems paying for my child's daycare. According to the state I am not qualified for assistance, so I am out of luck with an unexpected expense. You claim no one should be taxed, but I am here paying more."
August 17, 2011 10:09 PM
Ray Butler says: ""Mr." Scott is emblematic of the plutocratic and oligarchical leadership that pollute our American way of life. Unfortunately, he has some well-known colleagues (see Kasich from Ohio, Walker from Wisconsin, five Supreme Court Justices, most of the Republican Party, Perry from Texas, etc.) who believe just like he does. AMERICANS, USE YOUR POWER AND VOTE THOSE WHO SEEK TO CONTROL YOU, OUT OF OFFICE! "
August 17, 2011 10:07 PM
Patricia Washam says: "I hope you enjoy your job, as I'm pretty sure the people of Fl aren't going to keep you for a second term."
August 17, 2011 10:07 PM
jay says: "HORRIBLE! enough said "
August 17, 2011 10:02 PM
K Barr says: "If I could sign a document to get you, the person I didn't Vote For, Out Of Office, I would have signed it 3 months ago. Tyrant Rick, you are making Florida more than the Worst State EVER!! "
August 17, 2011 10:00 PM
Rita Fleischer says: "Amazing how you turned down stimulus money for our state, but if it lines your pockets, that's OK....I hope you have holes in your pockets....And the nerve for you and your republican croonies to pay such a small amount for health insurance and the rest of the people of florida are suffering.....It would have been better use if you took the $80 plus millions you spend on winning your election and helped the people of florida.....Actually is that $80 million from your buyout when you left your company that stoled million and millions of dollars from medicaid.....It's time for Florida to do a RECALL on you.
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August 17, 2011 10:00 PM
Kathy Dwight says: "Rick, just because your a wealthy guy, does not mean you can manage or lead. Public schools need to be a priority, our children determine our nations future. You are the most out of touch governor by a large margin.
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August 17, 2011 9:59 PM
Ed Morse says: "Rick, you sucked when I worked for Columbia. Remember sending each employee monthly letters with your full-color picture on each one? I never saw such a waste of money, and you're still doing it, only with taxpayer money now. You just aren't that good looking. Stop wasting money and pack up."
August 17, 2011 9:59 PM
Henry W. Bean II says: "How dare you mess with the teachers... I cant wait till you get out of florida... Shouldnt you be in jail for ripping off Medicare.."
August 17, 2011 9:58 PM
Tammy Gideon says: "I am ashamed to be a Republican in this day and age. In all of the states you could have been elected in, it would have to be Florida. If Floridians dont stand up and fire/recall you they are crazy and deserve to be unemployed with no Social Security and PBS. From the elderly to the young you have screwed Florida and I no longer want to retire there. With the crime, falling house equity, RICK Scott cuts of programs that made Florida a place people wanted to relocate or retire in, and the failing education in the schools, we can thank you Rick Scott and all of your radical thinking for making the Sunshine State the Black Cloud worst than a hurricane state. Donald Trump we need your voice-"You're FIRED" Rick Scott!!!!"
August 17, 2011 9:57 PM
Kate says: "Governor Scott: quit trying to make America into a 3rd world country with a sweatshop economy. We should ALL pay our fair share - including your billionaire pals like the Koch Brothers. "
August 17, 2011 9:57 PM
Susan Jones says: "I am still in shock that you gave back BILLIONS of dollars, targeted for mass transit. We have one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, yet you refuse federal money that would have created thousands of jobs......what an a-hole!!!"
August 17, 2011 9:57 PM
Papa Pig says: "You forced the Water Management Districts to allow new bottle water drilling. The aquifer is already pushed to the limit. Growth is not the answer in Florida. Then you fired a lot of the Water Management Districts that were getting a handle on the over use of water in Florida. Worst Gov in my 58 years in Florida. "
August 17, 2011 9:57 PM
Mike San Martin says: "In addition to everything horrible about you, you are scary looking! (that's a nice way of saying you're FUGLY!)"
August 17, 2011 9:57 PM
bill says: "i knew you were going to be a bad but was i wrong. Horrible! Your parents would be ashamed of you!"
August 17, 2011 9:56 PM
judith says: "I hope that those who voted for you have learned a lesson and won't make the same mistake twice."
August 17, 2011 9:55 PM
Douglas E. Sullivan says: "Please go away, the house/estate you just purchased in the midwest, works for me, my family, and friends. You are not a floridian, why in the heck, couldn't you spend that money in Florida?"
August 17, 2011 9:55 PM
John Geraghty says: "Resign today!!!!!!!!!!!!"
August 17, 2011 9:55 PM
Jay Flint says: "You suck, you should do Florida residents a favor and quit"
August 17, 2011 9:53 PM
heather S says: "You are evil and need to be recalled in order to crawl back under the swamp you came from. I cannot wait 4 years. I am a state employee and am one step away from losing my job because of you. Stay away from public employees"
August 17, 2011 4:13 PM
Chris says: "This guy is a crook. Watch the YouTube videos of his deposition. Merit Pay? Yea let's screw the teachers over now. "
August 17, 2011 3:19 PM
Richard L. Goebel says: "Positively the worst Governor in my life-time here in Florida. (I'm 56). Shows you how money can buy your way into politics. He makes Florida look like a joke. A disgrace as a Governor and a person."
August 17, 2011 2:52 PM
Danielle F. says: "I laughed when I first saw people on the internet equating you with Lord Voldemort. I'm not laughing any more."
August 17, 2011 12:33 PM
Rhoda T. London says: "Shame on you for your actions concerning public education. Children are returning to schools with severe budget cuts, while corporations aren't paying their share. If lower taxes for them is supposed to create jobs, then where are they? You ought to be ashamed of yourself and the poor climate for education you're creating in Florida. If Rick Perry is your role model, then our future is in terrible trouble!!"
August 16, 2011 8:32 PM
Rene Hogarth says: "As you pad your wallet w/your wife's business interest-clinics you are so busy laying off State workers and teachers. Who in the h--- would want to move to Florida except retirees who are going to be ripped off by both sate and federal cuts."
August 16, 2011 6:01 PM
Lizzie Torres says: "Why dont you just QUIT. Your the worst Govenor ever. I am surprised you are still there. If Fl could un-elect you, they would. GO AWAY. Take your millions and GO AWAY!"
August 16, 2011 3:36 PM
Loretta says: "Rick,
I knew all about you before you were elected. The worst part about you winning is the lack of knowlege voters had about your true colors. I only hope people learn to do their home work next time. I have to say there is no level of disgrace and greed too low for you. We wont be fooled again ."
August 16, 2011 2:40 PM
Linda D. says: "You said you were going to create jobs. You said "No" to high speed rail but "yes" to SunRail (Ummm, stock in the railroad???), You have eliminated many state jobs, teaching, road work etc. So where are the jobs????? At a donut shop??????? Try living on that salary Mr. Scott."
August 16, 2011 1:52 PM
FRED H says: "I was just at a local Walmart, which I used to work at, and a assoicate told me that it cost her more then one pay check , $400, to insure herself, her baby girl and her husband. Scot says he pays $30 a month. Where is the logic and justice? He is a millionaire!!!"
August 16, 2011 1:46 PM
Jacqui Lashbrook says: "Hey Rick - I'm proud to say I didn't vote for you. You're running our state into the ground. Please step down and at least give us the chance to undo the mess you've made."
August 16, 2011 12:04 PM
Tarl Warwick says: "Rick Scott is about the single most deluded individual who has ever held office. I have shame for the entire country when I see people like Scott get elected. It's a sad testament to our confused political state."
August 16, 2011 10:43 AM
Joyce W says: "I have to go out five times a week looking for work and meanwhile your workforce employees are spending our tax dollars treating themselves to all the goodies. Start at the top and check on your own employees where money could be cut, including yourself. Is workforce hiring? Sounds like a good place to work"
August 16, 2011 10:27 AM
John Hill says: "I'm a Florida Real Estate Broker and my income has been cut by 75%. Until this ecconomy turns around, everyone is going to have to give up a little. By the way, my wife is a teacher and her income is 9% less than it was 3 years ago. Jobs have to be created in the private sector, so government can pay for its employees. Grow up and buck up. Everyone is in this together."
August 16, 2011 10:22 AM
Duane E. Pike - Independent VN Veteran says: "This Governor has no clue what the average resident is going through after his giving away 20,000 public works jobs (Hi-Speed Rail), yet he claims he created over 85,000 jobs (which we all know is normal movement for the state) allowing insurance companies a free hand on sink holes (appears he thinks everyone's homes are paid for??) was raised in Public Housing but doesn't support it, unions on and on---
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August 16, 2011 8:13 AM
John Ward says: "Your actions have had no impact on new jobs unless they seem to be indirectly related related to you for your benefit. The number of jobs you "lost" turning away rail money is patheltic. So much to write and no way to place it all in words on this sound off. Quit calling my home, you are like an uncontrolled debt collector bothering me but it is hard to put you on the no call as you are abusing government laws by doing this.
Go Away"
August 16, 2011 5:49 AM
Yonne Amaya says: "Thank you for conning the many people of South Florida into believing that you would bring them back to work. However, no matter how much you don't care we will have our voices heard. You have no done jack to help the economy in our state, and you have further pushed down our morale and dignity by having those with degrees (as I) to work for minimum wage, while you pocket whatever you can.You are a vile excuse for a man, and I only wish for the time to go faster so I can see your face out of office."
August 15, 2011 11:11 PM
lady from City Center says: "Waste our money calling someone else. "
August 15, 2011 9:58 PM
Luvenia Vaughan says: "I was born here and I had hoped that one day voters would wake up to the damage done by Republicans in office. Now you come along and more than triple the damage done by the Republicans before you. Why do you hate the people of Florida and America???"
August 15, 2011 7:50 PM
Jim Bresky says: "He protects the six figure salaries DOE/schoolboards, but lays off the NEEDED, educated teachers...time to pink slip him!!!!!"
August 15, 2011 7:03 PM
Sandy C. says: "I want to know how can I get my health care coverage for the same price as you do>> 1200.00 a month for my husband and my self< and it does not pay for anything! "
August 15, 2011 6:42 PM
Luz says: "15 years working for DCF as a social worker making $29,000 per year. 7 years with out a pay raise and now a pay cut! Can't wait for the next election to give the Governor a pink slip. "
August 15, 2011 6:36 PM
Jim says: "6 years with no pay raises as a State Engineer, making 1/3 of what my private sector counterparts make contracting with FDOT and now a pay cut…What a slap in the face !!! "
August 15, 2011 6:34 PM
Harley Allen says: "Governor Scott is doing what he promised in his campaign: cut taxes and eliminate wasteful government spending. The media gave us enough evidence that Scott’s a liar and a thief - but many of you voted for him anyway.
Before you voted for Rick Scott did you care that his goal was to cut taxes paid by millionaires and billionaires who don’t need public services, or were you gullible enough to think he cared about cutting the taxes paid by average citizens while providing the government services needed by average Americans?
Before you voted for Rick Scott did you ask what his definition of "wasteful government spending" was? Scott’s already proven to us that his version of wasteful spending is keeping you safe, educating your children and any other public services that are important to maintain the great quality of life that made Florida a wonderful place to live before Scott was elected.
The voters that elected Rick Scott condemned Florida to becoming a 3rd rate state.
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August 15, 2011 6:25 PM
olga sowchuk says: "The audacity...to support the suit against healthcare reform, yet you take advantage of the government subsidized healthcare and pay $400 a year????? I pay $440 a month with a 10K deductible. Do us all a favor and resign. You are such a waste of time, energy and effort. "
August 15, 2011 6:20 PM
Lynn DeLellis says: "In eight months in office, you have done more harm to average Floridians than any Governor I can remember in my 32 years here. One of the best is the Carte Blance you have given Insurance companies to raise sink hole coverage. This will bankrupt many families who will lose their home because of it. Good work, Mr. Scott."
August 15, 2011 5:19 PM
Fran Blake says: "Dear Gov. Scott,
You are the worst Governor I have ever seen in the 40 years our family has lived in Florida. You are destroying the environment, the schools, the safety net for seniors, children, and the disabled. You are truly a disgrace and I only hope the people of Florida wake up and change our state legislature in 2012, which is the ONLY way to stop your horrible policies!"
August 15, 2011 5:05 PM
Farah S. Stokes says: "Rick Scott is a criminal who should be in jail and not in the Governors office of our great state. He is a robotic, soulless, egotistical, greedy maniac who is destroying the safety and security of taxpaying citizens of Florida to glorify his ego and his rich friends' bank accounts. "
August 15, 2011 2:50 PM
Lynn D says: "Truly, I am embarrassed that as a state, we were too stupid to pick the right candidate. Instead, we picked a liar and a thief- someone who stole millions from the government! Of course we need to make cuts, but those cuts CANNOT come out of our schools under any circumstances. Let's tackle waste, not cut from vital programs. Our kids in 20 years will be less productive, less intelligent and informed members of society because of you!"
August 15, 2011 9:55 AM
Tami says: "You're fired!!!"
August 15, 2011 8:44 AM
larry hirsch says: "Jeez. I knew he was scary looking, but now after reading about his incredible incompetance, he's just plain scary for Floridians. But hey, as long as he's Republican, I guess the rednecks from north Florida still like him."
August 14, 2011 7:20 PM
Joe Plitnick says: "Dear Gov. Scott...
I can't wait to get my 30% increase in premiums for my homeowners insurance policy!.
You have destroyed the State of Florida in 8 short months...."
August 14, 2011 2:22 PM
Ryan says: "I didn't realize that when Rick Scott said he was going to create jobs that it meant I was going to have to find a new one. "
August 14, 2011 10:02 AM
Will- Babson Park, Florida says: "History tells us, that Florida's first Governor, Andrew Jackson, was the second worst Governor in Florida history. Rick "Killing Florida" Scott, is now the absolute WORST
GOVERNOR FLORIDA HAS EVER HAD!! You and all Policians in Tallahassee need to stay OUT of Public Education. I'm a Teacher, and because of you, I am taking a 3% pay CUT, & a 8.5% increase in Health Insurance. W/O any cost of living pay raise. So now, my paycheck is shrinking as inflation is growing. Thanks Scott!!!! IMPEACH or RECALL RICK SCOTT!!!!"
August 13, 2011 11:31 PM
Mark R says: "How in the world did you ever get elected? You made a mess of the health care system you managed, if you can call it managed and you are doing even worse with the state. What an embarassment you are to the people of Florida"
August 13, 2011 8:37 PM
Janet Cooney says: "Why don't you answer questions????"
August 13, 2011 3:59 PM
Tired tapayer says: "Additional Job Losses Caused by Pink Slip Rick...
20,000 jobs lost by laying off Florida's teachers.
49,900 additional job losses for rejecting federal funding for high speed rail.
1,690 additional jobs unnecessarily eliminated in Florida's prison system
Arent most of these government jobs anyway?. Lets cut the waste and stop having the taxpayers pay the salary for so many governemnt employees. We need more private sector jobs, we dont need to be using our taxes to pay government expenses.I had over 50 kids in my grade school classes and about 95% went on to college, where the have 300 or more kids in some classes. And the teachers union here complains because they think 25 kids in a class is too much? Have less teachers and use the money to make real schools instead of stuffing everyone in a trailer and calling it a classroom. "
August 13, 2011 1:03 PM
pauline b says: "I can't stomach the sight of you..down right creepy and a crook with a bunch of money wormed your way into office."
August 13, 2011 12:28 PM
Elllen says: "Governor: What is the real number on net jobs?"
August 12, 2011 9:31 AM
Al Labaw says: "Dear Rick-
I am embarrassed to have you as my Governor. You are ruining our educational system, putting more "brain drain" on our state. Screwing up our transportation issues which WILL inhibit growth & ruining our environment by relaxing builders requirements. You were much better at defrauding the government than running one. Please resign & return quietly to your former life. BEFORE you do please add all FLORIDIANS to your families Health Care Policy!"
August 12, 2011 8:23 AM
Gen Vanasco says: "You deceived the Florida voters. You made it harder to vote, you killed thousands of jobs, you stole money from our tax dollars, you hurt teachers, firemen, all state workers. You are the worst governor ever and have not kept one promise made. You only support super rich like the Koch brothers. You don't support the people of this state."
August 12, 2011 4:38 AM
Rick Hansbury says: "This "man" got away with embezzling millions from Columbia Hospital, Then, instead of prison, he uses this blood money to BUY Florida!
How much money will be enough? He already has more money than a sane person could possibly spend in a lifetime: just last week a Pasco County police officer almost died because of three kids shot his car. No longer can they afford two officers in one or even a companion car and the three loony kids made it out of state and robbed a bank.
It's just a miracle that no family is now mourning a member that "got in the way" (of Scott's drive to mount up the zeroes in his bank account).
And, was there a time that these three may have been helped by one of the mental health or drug treatment program that our string of Republibot Governators has stripped of any funding. I hope he'll be happy that he got rid of all the police, firefighters, etc. to inflate his bank statement on the day Florida dissolves into riots, chaos, and fire; like London is now doing. "
August 11, 2011 11:41 PM
Deborah Burns says: "You cannot run a state like a business. My child and I moved back home to Florida in November of 2010 after my husband died thinking it could not be all that bad. I was wrong. I can't get a job, I can't get any sort of help whatsoever because I was told that "if you lived in a lean-to and ate beans" that I MIGHT stand a chance of getting help. That's just wrong."
August 11, 2011 10:19 PM
Jean Matmor says: " I have asked everyone that I have come in contact with in the past 3 weeks if they voted for you. Not one person has said they did. How did your really end up in this job??"
August 11, 2011 10:06 PM
Julie Zimmerman says: "Never before have I been exposed to such a lousy governor of the state in which I live. Your ideas/speeches make my stomach turn."
August 11, 2011 9:33 PM
Alyssa Dowd says: "I am tired of being on the losing end just because I am not rich - Rick Scott and those like him GO AWAY!
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August 11, 2011 6:58 PM
Mimi Logsdon says: "I have never seen anything like the contract you and the Republican party have on the middle class and the poor in our country. How you can face the people of Florida and do the things you do to make their life as difficult as you can is beyond my comprehension. Do you have any decency at all!!"
August 11, 2011 6:34 PM
Jack says: "Rick Scott advertises he has already created 85,500 jobs since he took office - where are they? I need one after he laid me off from the State with 29 years of employment."
August 11, 2011 5:44 PM
lady from Boca says: "I am ashamed to say that I live in the state of Florida since you became governor. You are by far one of the worst politician around.
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August 11, 2011 4:52 PM
Ron L says: "I tend to disagree with your stand on our teachers pension contribution. I will be receiving a pension from 2 large public corporations and I did not pay into either of them. You think that if you lie to the people enough times, they will believe you. I hope this state can survive 4 years of your kind of politics. Some damage will take a long time to heal"
August 11, 2011 4:28 PM
Kay S. says: "You are a very creepy individual!! I watched a video of you making donuts, and your reaction to the woman speaking to you was extremely scary. It was almost like I was watching the devil himself!! You disgust me and obviously the rest of Florida. Get out!!!!"
August 11, 2011 2:12 PM
maryanne guile says: "the only robo call i want from you rick scott is that you are not running for reelection"
August 11, 2011 2:01 PM
Victoria Sidlauskas says: "You are a disgrace, an embarrassment and an insult to any rational thinking human being in this state. You violated Sunshine Laws, destroyed jobs and cared nothing for anyone but yourself and your cronies. I worked for Columbia and I know how you destroyed the trust people had - why did you think you could get away with it here? Resign because we WILL get you out of office!"
August 11, 2011 12:27 PM
Larry Goodrie says: "Rick Scott you are the worst governor ever. You did not do anything for Florida, except cause 300,000 plus jobs to be lost."
August 11, 2011 11:29 AM
Billie Merritt says: "How did a thief get elected? I was shocked! Guess I should not be surprised as we also stole the election from Al Gore."
August 11, 2011 11:15 AM
Nancy T says: "Dear Hypocrite Rick-
Since privatizing is your mission, go buy your health insurance from the private sector instead of taking advantage of state benefits. I'm sure you will find them more affordable with better coverage. YOU ARE SUCH A HYPOCRITE!
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August 11, 2011 11:07 AM
Brigitte E. Still says: "Sir, you are a criminal, how you fooled people into voting for you is beyond my grasp. You are in favor of corporations and are trying to keep the middle class down. You have made Florida into the laughing stock of this nation. Your day of reckoning will come sir of that I am sure off."
August 11, 2011 10:53 AM
randy gallatin says: "How can we recall this jerk?"
August 11, 2011 10:32 AM
Chris says: "Hope you enjoy that cheap health insurance, you should have to pay what the middle class worker has to pay not to mention the teachers.You are cheap but all you care about is yourself & your cronies."
August 11, 2011 10:10 AM
Gerry Luse says: "Yo, Rick! How 'bout using your next robocall to explain why you & family get state-provided health insurance for $400 a year while you are trying to repeal the Obamacare that will provide affordable care for the rest of us."
August 11, 2011 8:45 AM
Larry Goodrie says: "Rick Scott you do so enjoy defrauding the American people out of medicare money so much that you are trying the same tactic here in Florida. Well RICK SCOTT you belong in prison not the governors off you CRIMINAL. "
August 11, 2011 6:38 AM
john mcelroy says: "wheres that great job you promised me and everybody else??? "lets get to work" huh??"
August 11, 2011 1:00 AM
Emerio Joel says: "Rick Scott your plans on reducing assistance for the disabled, elderly, unemployed and, most recently you cut funds for college students. As a resident of Florida, I feel very embarrassed of our state and of what we have allowed to happen, I did not vote for you. I surely don't intend on voting for you, in the future either. "
August 11, 2011 12:43 AM
Marion Mendelson says: "You have destroyed life as I have known it for the past 12 years in Florida. Why don't you leave and leave us alone. We will be better off without you!"
August 10, 2011 11:06 PM
Dennis Hamilton says: "My fellow Floridians got what they deserved when they voted for you ... The worst governor in the history of our fine state! Unfortunately the rest of us have to suffer through the remainder of your one term in office."
August 10, 2011 9:16 PM
Yvonne M. Osmond says: "You are a criminal, you have destroyed more jobs than you've created. And for the government workers you so despise, like teachers, firemen, policemen, ect...I hope you and your family never needs help from them. You don't deserve it. You don't deserve to be governor, you deserve to be in jail. All the calls in the world won't change that. Nice way to buy an election!"
August 10, 2011 8:59 PM
Shawn says: "I can't wait until we get you and your anti-public education self out of office. And give me my 3% back!"
August 10, 2011 8:58 PM
Ryan says: "Rick,
You lied and cheated your way into office. Not mention the millions that you defrauded Medicare and Medicaid. I wish i could send you a pink slip myself!"
August 10, 2011 7:39 PM
Howard Paley says: "Get out of town Rick Scott, you are a royal pain to all government workers, teachers, nurses,etc. You killed the pension system in Florida, and put people out of work not to hire them. Lets get to work was your campaign speech. I did not vote for you. We need fairness, not stupidity."
August 10, 2011 7:38 PM
Mark D. says: "Rick Scott,you are the biggest disgrace I have ever seen in office. You should step aside to allow someone with more concern for the state of Florida run the office of Governor."
August 10, 2011 7:36 PM
margaret rivers says: "rick, i hope you realize how many jobs you are cutting in Florida. every time you brag about cancelling a committee or program do you realize how many people you are putting out of work? You'd do the state a favor by resigning but I'm 100% sure that will not happen! hope you can live with yourself!"
August 10, 2011 7:31 PM
Carlos McCauley says: "My name is Carlos McCauley. I did not vote for you and I am glad I didn't. I would like to know where are the jobs you promised us. The one opportunity for jobs you rejected. If I am not working, i can't eat. Get to work on getting us jobs."
August 10, 2011 7:28 PM
Michael Souza says: "You are NOTHING but a low life THIEF & should be in jail NOT the commander-in-THIEF"
August 10, 2011 7:16 PM
kim autry says: "you are a THIEF and felon and you must G-O!! You may not be a CONVICTED felon...but a felon none the less..BYE-BYE Scott...time to go!"
August 10, 2011 7:00 PM
john costanzo says: "how much did you take under the table for turning down high speed rail.you should be in jail"
August 10, 2011 6:56 PM
Paula Kowal, RN says: "You've been an embarrassment to every health care worker associated with HCA - now you're are an embarrassment to the State of Florida. Call your mom instead of me - maybe she'll believe your lies."
August 10, 2011 6:30 PM
Jane T says: "What was your wife doing reading children stories at Delray Beach Library last week while you are cutting the education budget? What a slap in the face!"
August 10, 2011 5:30 PM
Brian Ontkos says: "Hey Rick Scott! Stop calling my house to tell me what a great job you are doing. I happen to know otherwise!"
August 10, 2011 5:14 PM
James Brower says: "I am tired of your robocalls which provide misinformation about your "successes". Stop them PLEASE"
August 10, 2011 5:00 PM
Theresa Yong says: "Can't wait until we get a new governor... not sure who in their right mind voted for you. "
August 10, 2011 4:37 PM
Mary Blomberg says: "You are ruining our state.You care nothing about the little people. Or the ones that keep the state ruining. I did not vote for you for dog catcher cause I care too much about animals,"
August 10, 2011 4:24 PM
Mike says: "Don't Pave The Glades"
August 10, 2011 4:21 PM
teresa lucia says: "public workers do our state and county and local governments a service - which they should be paid for. They are not our enemy."
August 10, 2011 2:45 PM
Pat says: "Stop your insane method of calling, I don"t appreciate using my phone for your self interest! "
August 10, 2011 2:35 PM
art says: "invoke this; you're a poor excuse of a man"
August 10, 2011 2:31 PM
Robert Doyle SR says: "Dick prick, you are just another phony Texas Republicant wealthy thief who has wrought more damage than benefit. Go back to where you came from, we had enough of JEB, way more than enough, and encourage you to go away. We do not want you."
August 10, 2011 1:52 PM
Ken Albin says: "What's the difference between Rick Scott and Al Capone? Al Capone only lived in Florida part time. Other than that there is no difference at all."
August 10, 2011 1:47 PM
Virginia Pearcy says: "Have you gotten your drug test yet? By the way, pay for it yourself."
August 10, 2011 1:47 PM
Kevin Silvey says: "You do NOT have a clue as to how badly you are hurting the taxpayers of this State. You should stop calling me to let me know what a great job you are doing as we all know that you paid your way into the Governor's mansion!! Stop calling me on my dime!! "
August 10, 2011 1:35 PM
Mary Beth says: "You are a parasite and Florida is your unwilling host. This is not a symbiotic relationship."
August 10, 2011 1:23 PM
Marecela Economidis says: "You HIRED your own mother when you had a business? After she worked all her life? You're worse than a crook - you abused your own mother."
August 10, 2011 1:03 PM
deanna zimmer says: "You are the governor of the people of Florida--not the corporations. You have done nothing for the people of Florida. You have made the corporate welfare queens even richer at the expense of the middle class. Where are the jobs?"
August 10, 2011 12:51 PM
Sgt. Gary Veyera, USAF, Ret. says: "You either have serious mental health issues or you plan to perpetrate the "largest mass screwing" the citizens of Florida have ever experienced. Normal people don't have such an ego that they feel compelled to spend $73 million to get a job that pays $500k over 4 years. You are a fraud and a thief. Why not go back to K.C. and "get to work" on the SHOW ME PEOPLE? Fortunately I have one year until my child finishes high school and I will relocate though I have lived here since 1983. Whatever is left after 4 years of you will be cost prohibitive to us folks on fixed incomes."
August 10, 2011 12:07 PM
Steve Freedman says: "Rick, you're a disappointment. The jobs governor who throws away federal money for 25K jobs and a future revenue stream for FL. Stop wasting our time with donuts and robo-calls. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, keep FL's coast clean for tourism dollars, forget about the tea party - their intransigence in DC says they're going down in flames, & get FL jobs effort going. Otherwise, you'll not only be a one term governor, but go down in FL history as one who hurt FL."
August 10, 2011 12:05 PM
Rick Nelson says: "Rick, There is a reason, (actually many reasons), you are the most disliked Governor in the United States, and your efforts to damage control this reality are embarrassing to nearly all Floridians.
You no nothing about governance, and your unbridled hubris allows you to function beyond the WIDE scope of acceptable political practice.
You violate the state Sunshine Laws, involve yourself in self serving conflicts of interest, refuse to represent the interests of the 74percent of Floridians who are not Tea-Partiers, and have cost Florida thousands of jobs already. Capitalism utilizes a Trickle Up economy, and your radical agenda threatens our economy in Florida greatly.
slinging donuts does not establish you as a man of the people, but rather, a political opportunist who will stoop at nothing to try and dupe Floridians further. IF you weren't destroying Florida in the meantime, your amateurish efforts to lead Florida would be laughable! On the assumption that you don't cost yourself you job beforehand, enjoy your one term. You will not have another."
August 10, 2011 11:51 AM
Lou DeNicola says: "government programs don't include PROFIT. All private programs include profit and enormous salaries for executives (as you certainly know). Privatization is the wrong way to go. "
August 10, 2011 10:42 AM
barbara olynnger says: "stop calling me gov. scott I will and did not vote for you.You are an idiot.you have no quality experience or knowledge to running Florida or any other political office."
August 10, 2011 10:39 AM
Pete says: "You bought your way into office, now you are invading my privacy by bypassing the do not call list. A criminal act by a past criminal"
August 10, 2011 10:25 AM
Mary C Jacksonville says: "Hey guess what Rick I have had enough of your robo calls telling me how great you are doing. Unfortunately for you I only hear the first sentence this Is Rick Scott before I hang up. Why not put the money you spend on these calls in to the State Budget and pay teachers. Bail out the state instead of your ego."
August 10, 2011 7:37 AM
Dave K. Gainesville says: "Stop calling my house with your insane ideas for Florida. I've live in Florida for thirty-four years and I've never seen a Governor have such an impact on my life! What idiot would tamper with one of the most solvent retirement funds(State Employee) in the US. Second if you're going to treat State Employees like private sector citizens then you have to bring our wages in line with our counterparts salaries. I didn't take a job with the State to have the perks promised at hiring destroyed by some nit wit businessman who doesn't have a clue about government service. Did you serve in the military. I did during the Viet Nam War on a Nuclear Missile Crew in Kansas. Serve your County then Serve your State: That's what a true American does.Not steal from those that serve our citizens. Education is on career field that you should never downgrade because the results will become abundantly apparent. "
August 10, 2011 7:04 AM
Tami Porter says: "After listening to your messages on how many jobs that you have created in Florida, I want to know where these jobs are. They are sure not in the Panhandle. Get off your soap box and bring in new companies into the panhandle WE NEED JOBS. If not every tax payer in the state of Florida will have to start supporting us. "
August 10, 2011 4:44 AM
Faye says: "Governor Rick Scottt needs Jesus. I personally did not vote for the man. I too lost my job with the state because of his budget cut plan. Since I have not found work as of yet, my family and I are on the verge of losing a roof over our head. unemployment is not enough to make a difference. I wonder how Rick will feel if the shoe was on the other foot and he lost his job and can no longer provide for his family. He is not thinking about how many lives he is turning upside down because of his greed to shine and claims to create more money for the state. How can you save the state money by laying off hard working individuals with families and offer to pay them little or nothing for unemployment. That is stupid, Father I pray that you command Governor Rick and his counter parts to leave your people alone so that we can live and provide for our families. Father I pray for all those families that has lost their job to this stupidiness and that you give us all the strength to make it without lacking anything in Jesus name Amen"
August 9, 2011 11:45 PM
Cate says: "You have failed the people of Florida and should be removed."
August 9, 2011 11:28 PM
Tywanda says: "How can you claim to want to create more jobs for Florida but everything you do cut them? Education cut, business cut, and on top of that the little programs that are out there for ours kids are being cut. How is that helping? If that is your idea of helping please STOP!!!!"
August 9, 2011 11:24 PM
MR KARLOS says: "YOUR PINK SLIP IS ON THE WAY AND YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE A DRUG TEST"
August 9, 2011 11:16 PM
Tracy H. says: "Rick Scott talked about his humble beginnings but obviously he was so ashamed of his roots. He thinks those people are low life slum dwellers. Remember Rick you and your mother were there. Did you like it? Was your mother a low life? Did she teach you how to be so indignant to those who have it tough?So should your mother be subjected to drug tests and humiliated because things did not go right for her? You steal from the poor and step on the less fortunate whenever you can. A man truly ashamed of his past and therefor your own mother. You are true tea party candidate. I hope you fall hard."
August 9, 2011 11:08 PM
A. Jackson says: "You're a joke and out of touch with the backbone of Florida, the struggling working class who make less than 30gs a year. Goodbye!!"
August 9, 2011 10:03 PM
Helene Handin says: "Go back to stealing from insurance companies!"
August 9, 2011 9:35 PM
Cindy says: "Stop calling my house. i didn't vote for you last time and i will not vote for you ever. by the way, where are the jobs you said you would create? you turned away federal money that could have helped my family. you get the worst governor ever award."
August 9, 2011 9:08 PM
Kathy S. says: "Rick Scott, you're a sad little man. Didn't vote for you and don't call me. The only state worker that likes you is the suck ups. "
August 9, 2011 8:24 PM
Woe S. Florida says: "I am appalled that you are squandering the opportunity you have to make this great state even better. Instead of putting Florida first, you simply are taking every step to line the pockets of the business moguls you think are your friends, and ensuring a few bucks will be there for you as well. Wise up, Governor. Those you think are your friends will drop you like a hot potato as soon as it serves their interests to do so, and your political and financial capital will tank. Not that Floridians care, except that you will have diminished the quality of life here so greatly it will take a very long time for it to recover. I cannot wait until 2014."
August 9, 2011 7:49 PM
judy mitchell says: "when you cut the education budget you better raise the corrections budget to house all these kids with no hope or future who decide to take it out on all of us."
August 9, 2011 7:26 PM
Mark Stewart says: "The worst governor we ever had! He states he want to create jobs. He turned down high speed rail which is not a temporary job it takes years to build and its year round maintenance. He talks about all the jobs he created but I want him to start naming the jobs and show proof that he was involve in creating them. Also how about the state jobs. Yes they gave the staff options to transfer but how do they expect every staff member to move their families at least 100 miles to 300 miles away from their home in short notice. He supports the efforts in having the private companies run the state prisons. Private companies are in it for profit not safety.He seem to only answer the questions he do not mind to answer with the media. He is destroying Florida. "
August 9, 2011 7:24 PM
Frank Messana says: "You have brought Florida back to the 1940's. What has taken years to build you have brought down in less than a year. You have lost more jobs than you created. What a waste."
August 9, 2011 7:13 PM
Christopher says: "You have the gaul to show up to several Law Enforcement Professionals funerals. Several weeks later you go after the very pensions that these professionals were working for. You merged a perfectly functioning department with FHP to safe money...we all see how that's working out $$$$$. You are truly a failure."
August 9, 2011 7:04 PM
Patt Fosnaught says: "Stop calling our home with your robo-calls! The only message we want to hear from you is "I've resigned"!"
August 9, 2011 6:57 PM
Jacksonville Citizens says: "He is running Florida no differently than the SEC regulated the banking industry and Wall Street. Put yourself in bed with the regulators, get rich and sit back and watch everyone else fail!"
August 9, 2011 6:56 PM
David Rollins says: "LETS GET TO WORK RICK,SENDING OUT THOSE PINK SLIPS!"
August 9, 2011 6:53 PM
Alexis U says: "What happened to you to make you so virulently anti-education? You must be stopped and I hope the 'Recall Rick" movement starts soon!"
August 9, 2011 6:52 PM
4th generation Floridian says: "Stay away from our fabulous seafood, Pink Slip Prick. Since you feel that our natural resources belong to the corporations, you should buy your seafood from Palin in Alaska."
August 9, 2011 6:43 PM
Edward Ray says: "Thank you Rick Scott for taking the job I love. You stopped funding for the training class i was due to start 3 days before it started. And you put a single father of 2 kids out of a job. Then the day after i lost my job I got a voice mail telling how great Rick Scott is and how much good he will do for the state of Florida. What a slap in the face! How can someone brag about how he will fix unemployment and turn around and lay off hundreds? Lets make the problem bigger before we try to fix it!!! "
August 9, 2011 6:42 PM
Michelle says: "What a way to ruin a state, dude!"
August 9, 2011 6:40 PM
Marlynn Murray says: "You don't fool the majority of the citizens with your fake donut get togethers. You are still the same uncaring Tea Party Puppet you were on day ONE. While some of us saw through you and didn't vote for you while some didn't vote at ALL, and that is the tragedy that allowed you to be elected."
August 9, 2011 6:33 PM
diane shaw says: "So the state sells registered drivers license holders in Florida names to companies for a HUGE profit. Why is this legal and why aren't the profits going to FRS employees?? Better yet, why don't we actually start putting the folks on death row to death already? Got a better chance of dying of old age then actually electrocuted...would save billions of OUR tax dollars!"
August 9, 2011 6:32 PM
Ranger says: "I cannot find anyone who admits to voting for Scott. Strange. Hope all of you that did vote for him are happy with what you got. Somehow he got elected. Hope your 401ks are doing good and your
social security and medicare are in good shape. I did not vote for him. It was easy. He is a crook. Vote for a crook, get a crook. Send him packing back to whatever rock he crawled out from under."
August 9, 2011 6:32 PM
Angry in Cape Coral says: "Thanks to rick's lack of concern for the little guy -- i have now seen an annual INCREASE of $800 in my homeowners insurance. One more way to hurt seniors on fixed incomes."
August 9, 2011 6:31 PM
LR says: "Please stop the robocalls to my house!!!"
August 9, 2011 6:28 PM
Karen Miller says: "You bought yourself the job of governor - where are the jobs?????"
August 9, 2011 6:25 PM
H. Hart says: "Gov. potatohead is not going to be happy until he strips FL of all its social safety net to benefit his rich buddies. RECALL this Koch sucker NOW!"
August 9, 2011 6:23 PM
Bill L. says: "Stop calling my phone with your stupid robocalls!!!"
August 9, 2011 6:23 PM
reallyreallyreallypissedoff says: "You, "sir", are no Bob Graham. "
August 9, 2011 6:22 PM
Water Mamma says: "His administration is dismantling regulation just so he & his cronies can make a lot of $ in the short term. Who will pay for all the harm the environmental resources that will be caused by his selfish greed. This will take 5-fold the $'s and number of years to undo his damage. Short sighted selfish animal!"
August 9, 2011 6:22 PM
Kenn Dawg says: "I just hope the nice Tea Party folks in The Villages and Naples are planning a going away party for him. These Tea Baggers need to head back north with their criminal hero!! "
August 9, 2011 6:22 PM
Mark B. Jones says: "1st the train and then downhill from there. I feel strongly you and your partners will profit in the end."
August 9, 2011 6:20 PM
Stephen Ritchey says: "Dear Rick,
Almost every time I visit a new web site I see your goofy fake smile bragging about creating 75,000 jobs. That is absolute hooey. What I want to know is WHO is paying for all those misrepresentations. Out of your pocket I imagine, just like your campaign, and this is outright cynical propaganda. "
August 9, 2011 6:19 PM
Velma Speelman says: "You Sir, do not care about Floridians. You're not even from here. You are a job killer and a crook!"
August 9, 2011 6:18 PM
New Floridian says: "Didn't vote for you... didn't want you then. Don't want you now."
August 9, 2011 6:16 PM
Linda says: "Who voted for him any way not one person I ask did"
August 9, 2011 6:16 PM
County Deputy says: "You've stole our retirement, it's time for you to step down. You might have sold the uninformed that police, fire, and teachers make to much money. But the truth is after 33 years as a police officer, I now make less than my son-in-law who has no high school diploma. You're a crook and we will catch up to you. Time is on our side. In the meantime, all the corrupt politicians that helped you take our retirement money, are sitting back on your fat state retirement funds. You won't make it another term. You should have listen to all the Republican Sheriff's that told you to leave the State Retirement System alone. I can't believe Florida elected a criminal as governor of our state."
August 9, 2011 6:15 PM
James says: "How much more damage will you and your buddies in the state house do to this great state? Your programs are destroying education, the environment, access to state and local government. You want to deregulate and leave it up to business owners to do the right thing, yea like that will really work. Gov do Florida a favor and resign."
August 9, 2011 6:07 PM
Pointe Fat says: "Gov. Walker will be recalled next year; you're next."
August 9, 2011 5:50 PM
jeff lewis says: "you're not tricky dick but you're right up there"
August 9, 2011 5:37 PM
jojoflorida11 says: "This Governor is a disgrace. Not only is he NOT for the people, he has the audacity to state in a commercial that it's okay if the Public, doesn't approve of him. It's NOT okay, we don't want him in Office. He needs to go, he is a thief and will cause a Revolution among the working class. You remember us, don't you?"
August 9, 2011 5:26 PM
John Demers says: "You're a fraud Rick. Be a man and resign. You are way above your head."
August 9, 2011 5:23 PM
Shelley says: "Once you became gov. you said, "I didn't become governor to be popular." That statement made chills go up my spine since I believe that the governor of our state should indeed be popular with the people of Florida. Your pathetic attempts at popularity will never be genuine. "
August 9, 2011 5:22 PM
Ashley Lynn Caputo says: "By far the worst governor in recent days here. He decides what to do in FL based on what he finds best for him, not what we the people want. The high speed rail was one of the most devastating and incompetent decisions ever. We had already invested and we survive by sporting events and tourism. Way to make that more difficult! Bring back Charlie Christ, a true people person!"
August 9, 2011 5:13 PM
Juan Segarra says: "Governor, I know you are doing a lousy job as Governor of this state. You could not run your own company and now you are attempting to run a state that depends on smart people to run it. You are not smart enough to run a company let alone a state. Do us all a favor and GET OUTTTTT...."
August 9, 2011 5:12 PM
Helene says: "Can't wait till your tenure is over. What a mess!"
August 9, 2011 5:09 PM
Suzanne Palm Harbor says: "Rick we know your plan for jobs for Floridians is to put us all to work in the fields picking crops. That way we will not need any education money because our children will be working in the field with their parents. What do you want to pick beans, tomatoes, oranges? "Take Your Pick" (so to speak). The only thing I want is for you to be out of a job. What do you want to Pick Rick?"
August 9, 2011 4:57 PM
angela forte says: "how can you give money for your own state to other states! Their are plenty of people that would have rode the high speed rail you turned down my husband and I would have been two of those people since we don't drive and I know plenty of others who don't drive it would have helped plus it would have brought so many jobs to our state I just don't understand you sir."
August 9, 2011 4:26 PM
Brad Kirk says: "Thank you Republicans for not doing your homework and voting for a crook to be our governor. I hope you're happy. Stop calling me Rick! "
August 9, 2011 3:58 PM
TVH says: "Broward County has lost almost 2,000 teachers thanks to budget cuts. And can someone explain to me why an educated, college graduate cannot get a job?"
August 9, 2011 2:18 PM
H. Truman Addington says: "Crappy things you have done. Make it more difficult to vote, light rail with federal money turned down to other light rail???, screw up public education. In general to hell with the people and pro business big shots. "
August 9, 2011 10:42 AM
Francine Simmons says: "Attn pRick Scott - any construction jobs you are claiming as your own know that we know those jobs have been, and will be created by Recovery Act $$$. So we'd appreciate you showing the proper appreciation to President Obama & the Democrats in Congress who voted for such $$$ to be spent in Florida for working Americans."
August 9, 2011 10:32 AM
jerry kern says: "Mr. Scott, we knew you were a thief when elected, you still are!! I was born and raised in Florida, now we are the laughing stock of the country, how embarrassing it now is to be a Floridian!!! You just keep making the rich, richer, and the poor, poorer,. the time for revolution is growing near, So Rick, go back to wherever it is you came from...JUST QUIT!, Gerald E. Kern, Interlachen, Fla."
August 9, 2011 9:48 AM
LMR says: "Where is your jobs plan? How are we going to increase revenue in the state? What is your next plan? More tax on the lower and middle class to pay for your upper class habits? Where is your reality? Who pays for your follies? How are we going to dig ourselves out of the hole you are creating over the next 3 1/2 years? Will there be any workers in the state left to pay for you and your croonies salaries? Do you plan to leave FL in such an economically depressed state and head to your new million dollar cabin in the woods to plot your next rape of the middle class? Do you have any concern for your citizens? I have no respect for you and your croonies and the people who voted you in. "
August 9, 2011 9:32 AM
Ernest Mangeno says: "He needs to stop criticizing President Obama and "GET TO WORK!" and I am not talking about that silly P.R. stunt like working the donut counter one morning a month! .....really"
August 9, 2011 12:17 AM
John Crockett says: ""Leaders" like you are determined to end public education. You are part of a conspiracy to reduce funds and eventually destroy public education so you and your rich friends can send your kids to private schools on the public dime. As a result we are going to have an entire generation of kids who are not prepared to enter the job market. They will be doomed to unemployment and underemployment and without government assistance they will be forced to turn to crime. I'm glad I didn't vote you last time, and I certainly won't vote for you next time."
August 8, 2011 11:43 PM
Linda Nissen says: "There is not enough money in the Tea Party to buy your honesty back for the public..You are and always will be a crook! The 54,000.00 you turned down from the Government that should have been used for Medicaid patients, home health etc. we are taking all these patients from the Nursing Homes and putting them on your front door step. While you are in your plane zipping all over we are in gridlock on 1-4..The High Speed Rail turned down then your buddies CSX come in?? Freight trains..not passenger trains!!! I hope that you get back what you have dealt out to Floridians!!! Hopefully the bald headed vulture will fly away!!"
August 8, 2011 11:31 PM
MAD VOTER says: "Rick, how long have you been "sleeping" with The Koch Brother's?. They are DEEP into YOUR POCKET'S we hear. Koch Brothers and Grover Norquist, in their "Field Of (corn and sugar cane) Dreams" called "Ethanol Subsidies" entitlements the GOP can't seem to get away from. They would rather toss Grandma under the bus along with you to. What happened when you were President of United Way in Washington DC, how much did you steal off of them to build your hospitals and walk in's?. Your as crooked as a $3 bill. YOU'RE FIRED. "
August 8, 2011 11:27 PM
theresa claud says: "I didn't vote for you. I feel you bought your position. I disagree with almost everything you've done. You've cut benefits for the wrong groups (teachers) and yet some of the Government employees are getting fat raises and then even when fired, they get huge pensions. You should be ashamed. I don't understand how your mother thinks you're a GOOD BOY!. Maybe she's delusional. I hope you spend a great, great deal of money to be elected and I hope it doesn't work!"
August 8, 2011 11:23 PM
Bob says: "Well done on being a horrible governor."
August 8, 2011 11:18 PM
rich jennings says: "stop the calls to my phone. i subscribed to the DO NOT CALL website. i wish you would honor that, and OBEY THE LAW!"
August 8, 2011 11:13 PM
Ronald Calhoun says: "Rick, you have to be out of your mind. "
August 8, 2011 10:24 PM
marianne says: "What are we doing to our state and country???WAKE UP PEOPLE...we are being taken over by corporations and big money!! Don't let them do this or we will surely lose everything America stands for...WE MUST STOP THEM!!"
August 8, 2011 9:38 PM
Joshua Hulford says: "Thanks for laying off my wife."
August 8, 2011 9:30 PM
Elaine G - Clearwater says: ""The test of our progress is not whether
we add more to the abundance of those
who have much; it is whether we provide
enough for those who have little."
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
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August 8, 2011 8:54 PM
EG says: "He promised jobs--all he has achieved is putting the middle class in dire situations--social issues are not jobs--he really sold a message to people--now we're stuck!!"
August 8, 2011 8:19 PM
robert bargo says: "you have no connection with normal people you can work in a doughnut shop all you want but does not make you in contact with people and i voted for you . I thought your whole plan was for change but I do not see it."
August 8, 2011 8:09 PM
LW says: "He's not even a Floridian! He's a wealthy snowbird who bought the election. He has no idea who he's messing with - Florida has "pirattitude"!"
August 8, 2011 7:54 PM
R. Gibson says: "it's sad 4 education, the state workers of florida, the everyday people, and the citizens the ones that didn't vote 4 you but got stuck w/you."
August 8, 2011 7:41 PM
Allison says: "Wonder how much he and his wife make off of every mandated drug test that might take place at one of their walk-ins..."
August 8, 2011 7:07 PM
Susan Graham says: "If ever a governor existed who was against the people of his state, it is you. Everyone I know cringes at the thought of what horrible step you will take next. Stop these cuts now. Whenever there is an opportunity to remove you from office, I will be there."
August 8, 2011 6:37 PM
Ellen Cranos says: "You sir are an abomination to Florida. You bought your governorship. You are a terrible leader and do not represent the majority of Floridians. Go back to counting your millions and try to not destroy Florida anymore than you already have on your way out. "
August 8, 2011 5:01 PM
Sandy says: "Rick Scott is destroying our state."
August 8, 2011 4:33 PM
Kim R. Herba says: "Rick Scott you are destroying education!!! You must be extremely proud you balanced the Florida's budget on the backs of teachers, police officers, firefighters, all public sector employees, and worse ... the children of Florida- you are taking away from the wrong people. You didn't get my last vote nor the next one! "
August 8, 2011 4:27 PM
Washington County Resident says: "Great job, put a man in as a commissioner that was removed by the public in 2001. Don't follow any rules or criteria that is represented by your office. Just appoint a person for a job. Corruption follows corruption. No wonder this county can't get anywhere. "
August 8, 2011 3:34 PM
Lewis Drabkin says: "Don"t call me!"
August 8, 2011 3:25 PM
Lewis Drabkin says: "Don"t call me!"
August 8, 2011 3:25 PM
Norma Gold says: "You are destroying the middle and working class. You destroyed the school system. You are trying to destroy seniors. You are only buddies with the super rich."
August 8, 2011 3:22 PM
Kathie says: "As Petty Dick continues to refuse federal money for health insurance market exchanges, high speed rail out of spite for President Obama, he spends over $7 million for his own personal PR campaign that's rightfully in the toilet. Florida voters, take heed. The next time you have the choice to vote for a candidate who is either a liar or an incompetent CEO, don't give him the benefit of the doubt. Where there's smoke, there's fire!"
August 8, 2011 3:01 PM
William Gilbert says: "Voter fraud is not a problem, voter suppression is the problem. Stop suppressing the vote!"
August 8, 2011 2:57 PM
Jay Adams-Feuer says: "By refusing federal money for health care, Governor Scott has endangered the well-being of seniors and the disabled throughout Florida. His agenda is corporatist, his constituents are the wealthiest 2%, and he invoked the 5th amendment 75 times during his trial for healthcare fraud as an HMO executive director."
August 8, 2011 2:40 PM
Jimmy says: "I think Rick Scott should leave office instead of trying to get re-elected. I feel that when he looses his job when he is not re-elected and he has to get unemployment he will have to take a drug test. What are we in FL going to do about the planes that he sold when he is not re-elected? He sold them and now he should have to purchase new planes out of his own pocket."
August 8, 2011 2:38 PM
Marlane Wurzbach says: "You are stripping our state of everything that makes it a place people choose to live. Without good schools, clean beaches and water the only people who will live here are whatever small labor force is needed to man the corporations you give preference to allowing them to pollute and ruin Florida. You're not a Floridian and never will be. Please go back to whatever dark space you came from and leave us alone!"
August 8, 2011 2:34 PM
Alan says: "Prick Scott just gave away $55 million of our tax dollars that are supposed to go to ALL schools, and railroaded it into the pockets of Charter Schools. PUBLIC SCHOOLS GET ZERO FOR UPKEEP. How is this not illegal to give 100% tax money to private corporations?"
August 7, 2011 9:27 AM
Esther says: "Slick Rick weaseled out of the medicaid/medicare fraud. How did he get into office? He BOUGHT it!
Yeah he probably paid Dorworth big bucks so they both could be worse than the mafia. "
August 6, 2011 6:42 PM
Jennifer says: "I lost my job as a direct result of Scott's line item veto of Regional Planning Council funding. Thanks to that veto and the Legislature's gutting of growth management laws, there are woefully few jobs for urban & regional planners. I have a Master's degree and 12 years of experience. What now? Oh, and of course now unemployment benefits have been reduced to 23 weeks. Thanks rethuglicans!"
August 5, 2011 10:17 AM
Clinton Ott says: "Too bad Scott couldn't figure out a way to skim off of the high-speed rail project like his company was caught doing with Medicare. He would never have stopped its construction. "
August 5, 2011 10:15 AM
Mark says: "For you idiots who voted for him and your fellow Republicans you get exactly what you deserve. This great country lags so far behind when it comes to education. The Republicans are nothing but a bunch of low life scum."
August 5, 2011 5:27 AM
Pink Slipped by Rick says: "Here's my own personal
Pink Slip Rick haiku for you:
I lost my state job
a few years from retirement.
Big thanks to Rick Scott!
What will happen to Florida?"
August 4, 2011 11:45 PM
Tango Jordan says: "I'm amazed at how hard it is to find people who will admit they voted for this guy. After watching his deposition tapes it was obvious he was either too crooked or too stupid to "lead". I'm starting to think it's both."
August 4, 2011 9:45 PM
Mark Caruso says: "Just run now Rick, just leave office now before you do more damage to this fine state."
August 4, 2011 2:57 PM
Lorin Kessler says: "It is very plain to see that the Education of the Future is not Charter schools, especially "For Profit" Charter schools who overall had the worst FCAT Scores of all the schools in Florida. What are they cutting to make a profit? You cannot treat students like they are products on a production line. Privatization of schools is not the answer, the answer, the answer is to let educators educate, not focus on narrow preset materials to be able to let the students pass the new FCAT the End of Year Test."
August 4, 2011 2:53 PM
prick scott says: "jerk of the year award recipient"
August 4, 2011 12:52 PM
Brenda Tanguay says: "It's all about you, Ricky!!!!"
August 4, 2011 3:15 AM
Barbara says: "Skelator's behavior is indicative of someone with no social conscience. He could not care less about state workers, children, the elderly not to mention the poor. Don't even get me started on the environment. But then what can I expect from someone who led a company to commit the largest rape of medicare in U.S. history? He is a criminal pure and simple. Unfortunately he is not behind bars. "
August 3, 2011 5:36 PM
DJ says: "He took my job so now I'm going to lose my home. I cannot wait to get out of this state! Until then, I'll fight with what I have. Buy out of state via the web!"
August 1, 2011 6:11 PM
pinksliprick.com is awsome ! says: "I love this website, will back here everyday! This is what i was looking for"
July 29, 2011 9:08 PM
DJ says: "Well, after 24 years of dedicated service and hard work, I found out today I am losing my job due to RIck Scott and his republican cronies. If I cannot make a living working for the state, I guess I'll have to make a living working against. Thanks Rick and may you rot in hell forever!"
July 29, 2011 3:03 PM
moving to PA says: "I'm moving to PA because my pay is being cut $5,000 per year. It's much better for educators in PA. Thanks for the new opportunity, Pink Slip Rick."
July 27, 2011 9:37 PM
Frances Wiggins says: "We brought this on ourselves; now we need to recall Rick Scott."
July 27, 2011 5:38 PM
nora bremer says: "The government of Florida, governor and legislature, are corrupt, incompetent, and not capable of representing the people of Florida. The democrats and independents need to get organized and vote them all out. They are ruining this state. "
July 27, 2011 12:56 PM
nora bremer says: "The government of Florida, governor and legisilature, are corrupt, incompetent, and not capable of representing the people of Florida. The democrats and independents need to get organized and vote them all out. They are ruining this state. "
July 27, 2011 12:56 PM
Elmojo says: "What do we know about Scott's friend Dorothy Hukill? We need ammo to use against this woman"
July 26, 2011 8:42 PM
Terry says: "Have you ever been to Lake Mary? Super Republican area. Even when Bush had the lowest approval ratings ever, almost every car/mini-van/SUV had a "W" sticker on it. He'll get re-elected...unfortunately.
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July 26, 2011 8:24 PM
C. Herrington says: "Rick Scott is a criminal and should be in jail and well as Dorworth. I'm a Florida native and ashamed of the leadership of my state!!!"
July 26, 2011 7:13 PM
Sandra says: "How can you fight criminals with money, no conscience and no morals. You can't affect them. They are nothing, all they want is more power & unfortunately there were enough stupid Republicans around who voted them into office. Unless we can educate people to ask questions and not just for the "party" we are going to be inflicted with these idiots."
July 26, 2011 6:10 PM
Dale says: "Rick Scott and Hitler...one and the same...he has blamed, along with his Tea Party morons, public employees for the debt and problems caused by the rich and the big businesses he supports...if he could use gas chambers, I believe he would."
July 26, 2011 5:30 PM
V. Lague says: "I went to a workshop about the Florida Retirement System last week and learned that the trust fund earned a 22% return on investment last year. It left me wondering why in the world public employees are expected to contribute to a pension plan that is doing so well. I haven't heard of anyone else earning that much money on anything. Have you?"
July 26, 2011 4:29 PM
Sallie Harrison says: "We've been TOOK by this CROOK. Rick Scott is a lowlife scumbag and a disgrace to our beloved Florida!"
July 26, 2011 3:59 PM
elizabeth Gordon says: "how about making real pink puppet to pass around in the legislature?! You could put different heads on them."
July 26, 2011 3:17 PM
william says: "First off, Slick Rick got elected b/c most people are too lazy to do a modicum of research on candidates and usually when they do, anything that doesn't conveniently fit into their pre-conceived assumptions is ignored. The man has always been a shady character! Slick Rick is doing exactly what he said he would do if elected, so who the heck were the fools who voted for him? Those reckless voters are the reason Floridians are in this present mess! Slick Rick is only out to improve Florida for his corporate overlords and millionaire buddies. If you are not in that group you are out of luck. To all those suckers who voted for him b/c they thought he would be on their side, get a reality check, you're not in his demographic base nor will you ever be!!! Stop being a tool, keep your head out of the sand and vote against him next time you get a chance. I am so sick of his anti-working class agenda! If you're not a millionaire, you ain't jack to Slick Rick. My fellow Floridian's, let's pink slip this dirty rat!"
July 26, 2011 3:11 PM
Judy says: "Rick Scott is a criminal. Just because he's a white collar criminal
does not mean he should not be prosecuted. Rick Scott belongs in jail, right beside Bennie Maddolf and Scott Rothstein!!!!"
July 26, 2011 2:51 PM
Paul Redington says: "Rick Scott has got to go! Hey, Hey What did I say...Rick (Big Pink) Scott has got to go!"
July 26, 2011 2:32 PM
frank says: "Get out Florida you slug"
July 26, 2011 2:13 PM
Elias Eliadis says: "You Republicans need to clean your own house before the voters do it for you! Governor Scott, your budget cuts for education just prevented an old friend, who had been given a job at the U in Gainesville and lost it due to your cuts, from moving back home again. I have signed three different petitions for your recall and I suspect one will be successful. Why don't you follow Palin's example and just quit while you're behind?!"
July 26, 2011 2:05 PM
gene buffington says: "How long before the people of this state do something to great rid of pigs like this?
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July 26, 2011 1:42 PM
Miriam Hyde says: "I moved from Florida to Utah in 1999. Every time I think Utah is the worse, I think of Florida, and remind myself to be grateful. Keep up the good work. You have a lot of support here!"
July 26, 2011 1:39 PM
Dick Huggins says: "The crisis of our nation and state is that we are being manipulated by the extreme right. There is no sense of right or wrong only one way with no room for opinion. Their principles are firmly entrenched on one way streets and feign detours of any kind even if they might offer us a better direction. The majority has only one alternative and that is to get rid of them in 2012."
July 26, 2011 1:37 PM
Wanda Sarles says: "We need to vote out all Tea Party Members - both in Congress and in Governor positions in order to save our Democracy!"
July 26, 2011 1:08 PM
Jason says: "I have not had a COLA adjustment in 2 years. I recently lost 3 % of my salary, but was granted a 3 % cola. The adjustment put me in a new tax area, which I lost $12 a month...Thanks Slick Rick...can I get Government Aid now??
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July 25, 2011 12:01 PM
Rick Scott says: "Ma,
You owe me $$. Pay up or your house cleaning (mine) job is over.
Cordially,
Your son
Reek"
July 23, 2011 3:57 PM
C. Clark says: "Not sure why Rick Scott got elected, but his current damage to my state is not welcomed. With the economy plummeting, his approach to improving our state is faiing. We all need to march, write, & protest against his stupid tactics on how to "save" the state. Who are his advisors and why aren't they listening to the citizens of FLA? Is he so "full" of himself that he doesn't realize that he is on the wrong path? We need to unite and elect someone who will work for our state. We need to look at all past performances and not be fooled by fancy speeches and false promises that have no common sense attached as to how we are going to get there. Like the nation, we need to wake up and dissect all candidates who want to run so that we will elect a person who will do more good in our state than rip it apart.Where are the jobs that were promised for our state? Where is the revenue coming from to make our state attractive to businesses? It seems that the middle class will be picking up the bill in fewer services to those who really them. I can't believe that Scott came from such a humble beginning. He is sure making up for it now with his "business-like" approach to helping get our state back on track. I would like to see a more "helping people" approach. The Queen of Hearts is alive in our state!"
July 22, 2011 10:49 AM
Brian in Miami says: "Do we have to wait another 5 years to get this bum out? How much of taxpayers money will the crook Scott end up with in his off-shore account?Something has to be done soon, cause this guy is going to be like am elephant in a crystal shop. But in the end, the Democrats can only blame themselves for not doing a better job getting out the vote. We do have like 600,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans"
July 19, 2011 9:33 PM
Katie says: "I have a family to support. I can't afford the 3% cut. "
July 17, 2011 9:04 PM
Barb Hammond says: "We need more qualified teachers, not less. The ratio of teacher to students should never exceed 24. It is impossible to answer questions, grade papers, and give proper feedback with more that per high school class. Who is watching the pension system from this guy?"
July 16, 2011 8:37 PM
Pam says: "Didn't he say that if we help out and contribute our part of our salaries to the state, we would see MORE jobs coming into Florida. HMMM????
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July 16, 2011 12:57 PM
Judy Mac says: "Scott is a bought & pd for Koch puppet like the rest across the country. Follows the Koch's Think Tankers to follow their agenda and not that of the people that put them in power. "
July 15, 2011 11:23 PM
Ed Gomez says: "Yes, I am a Florida educator but I have also been a lifelong Republican; Goldwater, Nixon, Ford, Reagan (twice), Bush (twice) Dole, Bush (twice) and McCain. You will never receive my vote. You are an embarrassment to the Republican Party but worse yet, you will run our state to the ground you stupid, greedy carpetbagger. God help me but I will vote for a Democrat if you ever decide to run for governor again."
July 15, 2011 8:27 PM
ann says: "Where are the jobs? Why is rick Scott and the republican legislature attacking the middle class and the poor while giving tax breaks to the rich? Check out paul fleming's column today and look at the money the republican party is spending in tallahassee....a recent article in the local paper reported 5 of our local legislatures are millionaires...obviously they could care less about hard working teachers,firefighters and police"
July 15, 2011 10:44 AM
Tammy says: "Has anyone else been affect by the changes that have come about to Florida unemployment rules. Do you know if you go to college you are put on an 6 to 8 week review. Single moms or moms who have newborns do you know that you can not claim unemployment if you get fired for being pregnant. Unemployment will put you under review. Employers get sued overe discrimination why can we not sue when our State Government is discriminating against women and adults trying to better themselves. Cut the unemployment rate and make us homeless. "
July 14, 2011 9:49 PM
Susan Stubbs says: "We desperately need to fight back on the job killing Governor! We need to get data stats on the number of people off of the unemployment roles that are still unemployed. Rick Scott is going to state that he has created jobs and unemployment is down, based the number who have been dropped or forced off the unemployment roles by his new requirements. This will make it "appear" that he has created jobs. I myself will go off unemployment roles in Sept. if I can't find a job before then. Then Slick Rick will count me as a job he created... even if I am still unemployed! He is deceiving the citizens of Florida by making it harder to even get unemployment, thus causing the unemployment numbers to drop, which make him look good! Just remember all the layoffs, of which I am included, of state workers, many of which have skills that just aren't in any private sector job!"
July 13, 2011 6:05 PM
Matthew Defrain says: "I was forced to drop out of high school to take care of my mother because she had a stroke, now i realize that he is making us pay for GED classes when we are in a substantial financial downfall? What kind of a heartless person can do that, i hope he gets impeached and leaves Florida for good!"
July 13, 2011 4:50 PM
Lisa A Wallace says: "I am a democrat and voted a democratic ticket for governor so NO, I didnt vote for him. Others dont want to admit it but if I had voted for him I would admit it as I would take responsibility for my actions as its sad that others are not standing up to the plate to admit they voted for him. We can get him out of office if not then we are stuck with the mayhem he is creating. He is cutting the jobs of the resource officers in our schools. I know they are needed and how can you cut those jobs cause we need them in our schools so I guess Florida will have a Columbine shooting in Florida now...what a mess Florida has gotten itself into so please find a way to pink slip the governor but do it legally. Sigh!!! We needed the bullet train and we needed the resource officers. What is next medicaid? please don't...please please don't cut medicaid anymore cause I depend on medicaid for I live in a nursing home and depend on that money to pay my nursing home bill, if that goes then I will be homeless with serious wounds to take care of on my bottom and use a wheelchair. I as are others, are being affected by all these cuts."
July 13, 2011 1:39 PM
Megan says: "how could someone (who is a criminal) slowly snuff out our future like this? the teachers and the children. and that's the tip of the iceberg"
July 13, 2011 3:19 AM
Frank says: "As part of his plan to create 700k jobs, Rick Scott laid off my mother. Wait a minute..."
July 11, 2011 11:53 PM
Sandra Henson says: "Why is it that every time I talk to someone about Rick Scott, they always deny voting for him? If that is the case, how did he get elected? I think we should make sure he is recalled right now!!!"
July 11, 2011 5:05 PM
Dee says: "It is so sad to what our state and country has come to all due to greed and selfishness. In this time of trouble, God will take care of us and revenge those who intentionally hurt us educationaly, financially, daily living. Rick Scott is of the devil works and he will have to face God. Right now...there is NO mercy for people like him. Pink Slip Rick- so he can get a taste of his own medicine. "
July 11, 2011 12:55 PM
Steve Hayes says: "None of us can hold Rick Scott responsible for what he's doing. Those responsible are the ones that voted him into office. This has got to be one of the largest "buyer's remorse" feelings ever! I am SO afraid of what this man is going to do to our state that I actually, and I do mean actually, lose sleep over it. I'm serious. I'm scared s***less!! Please, let's recall him. The man is a convicted felon. And before anyone says "he's" not, he was the CEO of the culprit corporation and corporations are entities, just like human beings are. Please, people, let's recall him!!"
July 10, 2011 5:29 PM
Dave Neal says: "George Orwell would find it intriguing that you can out folks back to work by having policies that have many lose their jobs. Scott has put so many public employees (enemies of the state, you know) out of work, how can this be putting people to work? Where will they find gainful employment when the unemployment rate is till hovering around 10%? But corporations got a tax break on the way to eliminating the corporate tax that has brought in $2 billion in revenue. Hey Rick, the state needs revenue. But to balance this, unemplyment compensation was cut for those who are jobless. All this is very politically driven as even many of the 49% of the Floridians who voted for Scott are belatedly discovering. It would be great if there is a recall movement on Scott like there is on his Wisconsin counterpart Rick Walker."
July 10, 2011 5:00 PM
Pissed off says: "Thanks for the pay cut, now all the creditors I owe money to can bother me more. I guess I should be happy I still have a job..."
July 8, 2011 9:19 AM
Susan says: "People like Scott get in the door because most people are apathetic. What percentage of Floridians even voted? Now they made sure they changed the laws to make it even harder to vote. Sounds like some "other" countries the news is always pointing a finger to. Guess we've joined the undemocratic people of the world ourselves. <shaking head>"
July 8, 2011 8:26 AM
Gail Foreman says: "Pay now or pay later. If education continues on the path it is on currently. We can close every school in the state and create prisons and juvenile facilities to hold those that should have been in school. Either support education or support the new to developed need for incarceration facilities. Way to go Rick the Dick."
July 8, 2011 6:56 AM
Becky says: "Over 200 education workers losing their jobs in Jacksonville. How is THAT "getting to work"?"
July 7, 2011 11:25 PM
Lori says: "stop increasing government intrusion in abortion rights . Private personal matters really are a good cause for smaller government."
July 7, 2011 9:05 PM
Floyd says: "In Florida, we have a pathological liar who committed a crime, does not mind killing kids, and is walking around SCOTT-free. We also have Casey Anthony.
Rick and Casey sitting in a tree. Both are liars and scot-free. First comes crime, then denial. Rick takes more food from a child.
Now Casey needs to shave her head for another similarity; maybe Rick will make her head of DCF."
July 7, 2011 8:20 PM
MPT says: "As a native Floridian, I was once proud and happy to live here. I really cant say that anymore. The education system of our state is being dismantled piece by piece. There are police layoffs putting them at more of a strain to serve and protect, along with county workers having to take unpaid days off.. It all boils down to stay living here or not. I refuse to leave this state and will fight to get her back to her once proud glory.. A vote is stronger than one can imagine, that is without the voting changed just put into law.. Thats adds to the shame of RICK SCOTT!! He is NOT A GOOD BOY!
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July 7, 2011 6:12 PM
Rabbi Stanley Howard Schwartz, D.D. says: "I have talked with too many recent U of F, Florida State, UCF, Univ. of Miami, and other of our fine universities who have graduate in 2011 with teaching degrees, who will not have jobs in our state, after Florida has invested in educating them! That is tragic and foolish. The future of our nation depends on an educated population. The better educated Floridians are, the more our state will attract employers. Cutting what we invest in education undermines Florida's future. I'm a second generation graduate of the University of Florida and native Floridian. We need to reverse Gov. Scott's policies on education and invest instead in our children's futures."
July 7, 2011 5:35 PM
Mike says: "I am a Firefighter / Paramedic in a routinely busy area. I have been doing this type of work before the 9/11 tragedy and understand that I accept the risks of my chosen career (Spit on by Aids pt's, nearly run over while helping at an accident, being exposed to who knows what, having to pass a rigorous physical each year to KEEP my job, and more). I balanced this risk, and the occasional small pay increases (3 years without one now) based on the fact that we were GUARANTEED our pensions by the state of Florida, and we had decent insurance. I now know someone that works for Mcdonalds that has the same insurance as I do, and now have taken 2 cuts in pay/benefits this fiscal thanks to Rick Scott's portrayal of us as the reason for the economic problems. Rick Scott has no concern for Floridians, he only wants to line the pockets of his allies. This criminal should be in jail for stealing our money during his Columbia days. He turned away 2.4 billion dollars for high speed rail that would get us out of the 80's transportation wise, but approved costly Sunrail? He has costs many Floridians to lose their jobs, and he takes credit for things he did not do. ("prevented the government shutdown". Really Rick?) He campaigned on actually "creating 700,000 jobs". After he was elected he changed his story to "the environment to create jobs". What a liar and criminal. I can't believe this worthless liar is our Governor.
Thank you for your time."
July 7, 2011 3:33 PM
Teresa says: "That guy is three long stringy hairs from looking exactly like the Crypt Keeper."
July 6, 2011 6:37 PM
Gayle says: "Please order a bumper sticker and put it on your car!!!"
July 5, 2011 5:59 PM
Sick and Tired says: "I'm just tired... after seven years with (insert Florida Public School name here) Schools, I don't have the patience to endure another year not knowing if I have a teaching job or not. Scouring the boards, sending emails, countless interviews-- for what? A salary that shrinks every year? Watching other people who work half as hard as I do get promised a job when I don't even after top notch supervisor reviews? I just got a small summer paycheck today and there was another 3% hacked off the top.
I changed careers to be humilated, degraded, and bullied around? All for less money. <<sigh>>
GO PINK!"
July 5, 2011 3:51 PM
Sick and Tired says: "I'm just tired... after seven years with (insert Florida Public School name here) Schools, I don't have the patience to endure another year not knowing if I have a teaching job or not. Scouring the boards, sending emails, countless interviews-- for what? A salary that shrinks every year? Watching other people who work half as hard as I do get promised a job when I don't even after top notch supervisor reviews? I just got a small summer paycheck today and there was another 3% hacked off the top.
I changed careers to be humilated, degraded, and bullied around? All for less money. <<sigh>>
GO PINK!"
July 5, 2011 3:51 PM
troy grant says: "Go. Get out. Leave Florida forever. We're tired of being a stupid state. Will Mississippi take this moron?"
July 4, 2011 12:08 PM
Rita Sheil says: "How did he take the State of Florida when he lost in Dade & Broward counties? Scott destroyed the Columbia Health Systems through Medicare fraud, why hasn't this been challenged more intensely? How could we (the voters of the State of Florida) allow such a fraudulent human being to run our state?"
July 4, 2011 11:37 AM
Chris says: "Let's test Rick Scott and his Republican /Tea Party cronies drug and blood alcohol level when they return from lunch to propose their meaningless legislation.
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July 3, 2011 1:20 PM
WS says: "RICK SCOTT SHOULD BE IN PRISON. FLORIDA HAS A CRIMINAL FOR GOVERNOR. WHAT A JOKE!!!!"
July 2, 2011 1:45 AM
Teresa says: "I was so glad to hear one of the protesters in St. Pete say that Scott has ruined the state of Florida. And why does he now want the high speed rail when he took office he didn't want it, I agree to try to keep numbers up. Well we've got your number and it's up."
July 1, 2011 11:19 PM
Time for Action says: "First, we need a Democrat with fire in the belly, some experience, with a clean background to run against slimy Rick Scott--and they need to announce it early and start getting name recognition.
Second, we need to sound the alert against the danger of the so-called "Tea Party" that is going to dismantle America and Florida. The two people funding all this Tea Party crap is David and Charles Koch, a/k/a the Koch Brothers. They are billionaires who own Koch Industries. Koch Industries, among other things, owns Georgia Pacific (GP). GP manufactures Angel Soft toilet tissue and Brawny paper towels. SO--START YOUR OWN PROTEST, DON'T BUY ANY PRODUCTS MADE BY GP!! DONT BUY ANGEL SOFT AND BRAWNY BRANDS!!!!! LET YOUR MONEY TELL A STORY!!!! While it wont bankrupt 'em, lets show them we are MAD AS HELL AND WE AREN'T GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!
OH YES--get out there and tell your family, friends and neighbors to be sure to VOTE out all Republicans who voted for Slimy Rick's proposals, as well as to go vote in November 2014 to 'Pink Slip Rick' once and FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
July 1, 2011 8:38 PM
Nunya Bidness says: "didn't anyone see pinkslip get "the colbert bump" the other night? hey, next time you apply for a job, write yourself a glowing letter of recommendation!"
July 1, 2011 4:01 AM
laura downey says: "Just the facts...Laid off today at NFETC, a DCF facility located in Gainesville. As were 78 of my fellow coworkers. I will miss you all!"
June 30, 2011 6:16 PM
bobby buccellato says: "whats his re-election slogan gonna be? Lets get to work, You're Fired!!!"
June 30, 2011 10:07 AM
Herb Shelton says: "Haridopolos voted yes, now says no to speed rail, HAIR DROP FLIP FLOP?"
June 30, 2011 9:48 AM
Linda Miller says: "Welcome to Florida. Where one says "I paid"my dues, I'm here to retire, I don't have to care about children or worry about schools. I had a corporate jet! I can hire anyone I want to clean the pool, and still have the right to vote for a dick like Scott. Hell with the kids. Hoodlums. We have SS up here in the Villages."
June 30, 2011 1:43 AM
Therese Cuba says: "My idea is to wear black on July 7, 2011 from 7am to 7pm and from 7pm to 8pm turn out the lights to show solitarity for the death of scott's 777 plan......what do u think?"
June 29, 2011 11:53 PM
Dawn says: "Anyone hear the news about Prick Scott hanging out this past weekend with the Kock brothers in Colorado? I truly pray for my state and country. American's for who's prosperity?"
June 29, 2011 12:55 PM
unhappy says: "Thank you Rick Scott for putting my husband on the unemployment line and cutting my salary by 3%"
June 29, 2011 10:06 AM
Dandelion says: "Koch brothers must be loving you. So what kind of kick back are you getting for selling the people out to the Corporate Theives?"
June 28, 2011 9:08 PM
College Democrats at UCF says: "We love Susannah Randolph! Rock on! Can't wait to see you at our meeting! :)"
June 28, 2011 6:07 PM
Blue collar says: "Newspaper Headline: "Fla. gains jobs, but pay is LOW". Rick Scott: "Our efforts to make Florida the most business-friendly state (for high payed executives) are clearly PAYING off." Reads on, "Florida's rebound is resting heavily on lower-paying jobs in food and hotel industries." Conculsion: So if you're out of work in FL try burger king."
June 28, 2011 1:04 PM
Julia Kennedy says: "Let's get to work! well it all sounded good enough to get him in the door but really he's a crook
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June 28, 2011 10:45 AM
C. Kiser says: "I don't mind having to prove I am worth my pay. What I mind is I won't be judged on my science students' science scores; instead I will be judged on their reading scores. Do you want me to teach science or reading?"
June 27, 2011 11:22 PM
Broke Susan says: "When Scott said in his $70M campaign, "Let's Get Back to Work!", he was only referring to HIMSELF. Nobody else in the state got a job because of anything HE'S done!!! He bought his way into a mansion with money stolen from the Medicare system and the rest of us are losing our homes! Florida has officially entered the nightmare years of Rick Scott...time to WAKE UP people!!"
June 27, 2011 10:54 PM
Leslie Trobaugh says: "Just saw the article about the State Farm Homeowners who got their new premium notices.... courtesy of Rick Scott. Roughly double; I wonder how many can afford to have insurance now?"
June 27, 2011 7:46 PM
Aida Reyes, M.A. School Psychologist MDCPS says: "The education system is on its last breath and Rick Scott is pulling the plug. Let's pull the plug on him before he kills the future of this state. IMPEACH RICK SCOTT!
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June 27, 2011 7:18 PM
Michele Balfour says: "Did anyone out there vote for Rick Scott. I can't find a single person that will admit to voting for him. That leads me to wonder how he got in office. Did he buy the office with the money he defrauded from Medicare? What is his goal? Obviously his goal is to destroy Florida and its middle class. We need to stand together & fire him. His greed knows no bounds and his stupidity is endless."
June 27, 2011 2:22 PM
Bassmasterskip says: "Well Rick Scott was on Fox tonight with Huckabee and the bullcrap was flying According to Scott he is fulfilling his job creation and Florida unemployment is down. I guess he forgot all the folks who are no longer getting unemployment and are no longer a statistic., Where's the jobs Scott? And huckabee called us all idiots for thinking Scott is not creating jobs. What would you want from main street controlled media"
June 27, 2011 4:37 AM
Tristen says: "Rick Scott just forced all state employees to put 3% of their income into the state's retirement plan with no ability to opt out. This includes UCF faculty and employees. Can you imagine what would happen if Obama forced all citizens to put 3% of their income into a government run retirement without a choice? I have a feeling the same Tea Party jerks that voted Rick Scott in would be calling it unconstitutional."
June 26, 2011 10:44 PM
Sara C. says: "In case Gov. Genius isn't aware, state employees choose to work for government rather than private industry because of the benefits. It certainly isn't for the pay. So forcing the 655,000+ Floridians who are members of the Florida Retirement system to effectively take a 3% pay cut after not having any kind of raise for over 5 years does not encourage anyone to want to continue working for the state. Who, then, is going to want to be our highway patrol, probation and correctional officers, firefighters, and other high risk positions? Not to mention the large number of state jobs he is eliminating in the name of "job creation". Could someone explain to me how laying off a few thousand state employees creates jobs elsewhere?"
June 26, 2011 5:28 PM
carole slom says: "rick scott is a monster he is a thief,
he protects the pill mills,he signs laws that make abortion harder while making doctors richer, he kills a chance to create thousands of jobs,how he got elected i don't know . anyone who voted for him should be ashamed"
June 26, 2011 4:38 PM
Madelyn Santiago says: "Didn't anyone watch the campaign commercials?
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June 26, 2011 9:55 AM
Carol Burns says: "Thanks, Florida Republicans, for electing a crook to run our state...BRILLIANT MOVE. "
June 25, 2011 2:14 PM
Ken Warren says: "Rick Scott stands head and shoulders among Republican governors whose agenda seems to be the dismantling of state governments around the country. To many, this seems reasonable given our dire economic circumstances. However, when government jobs are terminated and government spending decreases during a slow or recessionary economy, according to most economists this is exactly the wrong approach to curing our woes. It appears that rather than creating an environment of opportunity for the unemployed, the poor, and the hard-working middle-class, the exact opposite is at hand. Florida voters were duped by this guilty CEO. Change is needed, and I feel the best change would be to get rid of this inept, self-promoting charlatan as well as every one of those Republicans in the Florida House and Senate who supported this pathetically obscene man's agenda. If change doesn't happen soon in this state and this nation, all of us will be working for slave wages or not working at all without benefits while a few supporters gain (steal) this state's and country's wealth while we get nothing in return except heartbreak. This is not the America or Florida that I have known over the last 60 years. It is shameful what we have allowed to happen."
June 25, 2011 11:18 AM
melinda studeman says: "Wish I could donate but thanks to Mr. Scott, I lost my job in March and have not been able to find another one and am about 2 weeks from living in my car."
June 25, 2011 2:23 AM
Krakalaka says: "If your one of the idiots that voted for him, raise your paw."
June 25, 2011 1:28 AM
Sam Flowers Sr. says: "I feel sorry for the ten cent millionaires who think they're RICH enough to be voting republican for tricky Ricky or any other republican. When they cut off their "entitlements"/earned benifits they won't think they are so rich."
June 24, 2011 4:32 PM
Boudica says: "Rick Scott is a skinny snot who needs a swift kick in the sacroiliac. "
June 24, 2011 3:38 PM
Julie Devin says: "He's making Florida the most laughed at state; even Casey Anthony can't outdo him! "
June 24, 2011 2:00 PM
JustMad says: "When will the largest Rallie be to show RICK SCOTT, he must RESIGN and leave the state and never enter this state again, not even for vacation or sell his houses"
June 24, 2011 11:27 AM
Dbird says: "If Florida is not disappointed yet, then their brains are total sun burnt. I just cant believe the amount of people who still thinks he is great. maybe the sun damage their eyes too."
June 24, 2011 10:13 AM
Stephanie says: "Thankyou dear brother Rick, I feel like I have to sell my soul to Mammon like you did to get a job.I did the "right thing", relocated, nope, still no job,after a bunch of applications and hard work...nothing you would understand, you used everybody all the way to the top, even your family"
June 24, 2011 7:45 AM
Jim Salvage says: "Just once I would love to see the camera tilt up just enough to expose the puppet master pulling the strings attached to this marionette."
June 24, 2011 3:26 AM
Steve Hooper says: "331,247 jobs. That means Scott's only got to create over a million jobs in order to prove to his T-bagger friends that he's not a bald-faced liar. Of course the rest of us already know better. "
June 23, 2011 11:25 PM
Gen Vanasco says: "Fox news played a major role in deceiving this nation and state. That included a station that only supported the right/teaparty. Corporations spent billions on TV commercials, Republicans, teaparty canidates that supported their agenda. Corporations and super wealthy wanted their candidates to win by deceiving most with misinformation. They made Scott look like someone they could trust instead of someone that is guilty of stealing using his drug and testing labs. I hope this wakes up the majority. The Republicans are not the party my parents supported and Scott does not support Florida. Their over reach of power took most people by shock but the next election will bring out everyone no matter how hard the right tries to keep us from voting. I used the internet and always knew he was but the people are finally waking up. We will not give up the rights that our greatest Americans fought for. That includes the Unions that kept our children in school, improved working conditions so that we lived longer lives. Our teaches, firemen, police, etc all have the right to put food on the table. Corporations like Fox are not on the side of America. They are there make us all slaves to their greed. They get all the tax breaks and bail-outs."
June 23, 2011 10:13 PM
rickweed says: "sorry florida you put this crooked dude in the governor's chair. "
June 23, 2011 9:05 PM
William Webb Jr says: "This guy i remember when the GOP didnt have a nominee yet for govenor and i saw this goofball and read his horrible misdeeds with Medicare ripping off i think well over a billion and now he is the govenor of my home state i still cant believe the people of Florida elected this sociopath he needs to be in jail NOT sitting in the Govenors office."
June 23, 2011 8:34 PM
Brent Jowers says: "I'd like to take this opportunity to give thanks to all of the people who say things like "I'd doesn't matter who we vote for because nothing ever changes" Rick Scott proves how important it is to stay involved in learning about those who represent us. It will take us decades to recover from Rick Scott's policies. Thanks a lot to the indifferent people. Ignorance is definitely not bliss."
June 23, 2011 8:31 PM
Kirk says: "Is it just me or has anybody noticed that RS looks EXACTLY like Judge Doom from Roger Rabbit?"
June 23, 2011 7:35 PM
Joanne in Palm Coast says: "I can't get anyone to admit they voted for this POS. FL had numerous problems before, but they were NOTHING compared to what this man is doing to this state! Little did I know how good we had it with Crist. Republican voters need to wake up and get some individuality and stop voting against their own self-interests."
June 23, 2011 7:11 PM
Jacqueline Pilcher says: "So very sad to see the voters didn't elect Alex Sink. Fine person, brilliant lady and financially sound decision maker. Alex, I was one of the Republicans who supported you! Wish there had been more..."
June 23, 2011 6:13 PM
Jim Greene says: "He says he's a businessman
who likes the bottom line
But he owned a bunch of hospitals
That paid a billion dollar fine
He says he'll save us money on the halt and lame and sick
He's Floriduh's Governor Pink Slip Rick"
June 23, 2011 5:32 PM
Georgia Migliuri says: "When I moved down here from Seattle a year and 1/2 ago I knew FL was a conservative state so I wasn't too surprised when Rick Scott won the election... but the more he does to tear down the state by ripping the rug out from under the unemployed, hacking away at education, fighting against all means to provide healthcare for the elderly, poor and of course children, pushing back women's rights to the 60s and finally refusing billions of federal money for a project that would have created thousands of jobs - well I just can't believe this guy! All he is doing is lining his own and his cronies' pockets full of money and more money, while being one of the nation's leading TBags to balance the budget on the backs of those less fortunate than the billionaires who bought him this position. Ugh - This guy just smells BAD. Let's get him out before he can do anymore damage to the people of Florida! "
June 23, 2011 4:42 PM
Andy Crossfield says: "Rick Scott; Just another 'R', but with an 'ick' factor!"
June 23, 2011 4:19 PM
Jenn C says: "I escaped Florida back in '08 and TRIED to tell people in POLK County about PRick Scott... but no one would listen... he was a republicant damn it and We're going to vote for him! Well... ENJOY the fruits of your votes people... "
June 23, 2011 4:07 PM
Janet Reynolds says: "Rick Scott should have gone to jail for committing medicare fraud. He was forced to resign and his company ending up paying $600 millions back to the government. Scott pleaded the 5th 75 times. Scott left the company with 1.7 million ,300 million in stock options and $1 million yearly for consulting (probably on how to best rip-off medicare and not get caught this time)."
June 23, 2011 4:07 PM
LEW BUSHWAY says: "RUNNING THIS STATE LIKE A BUSINESS MEANS RUNNING IT LIKE THE FRAUD AND CROOK THAT HE IS"
June 23, 2011 3:56 PM
Judyth Tonico-Savage says: "Good job exposing this bastard."
June 23, 2011 3:50 PM
Robert Dial says: "In our dumbed down society, most people seem unaware that the great majority of established large-scale public services exist only because the private sector proved it could not be trusted to provide a critical service in an efficient, economical and ethical manner. That the Government can have some trouble handling these responsibilities to total satisfaction should come as no surprise, since private companies failed completely at them----as 95 percent of them do at anything they attempt, no what their matter their “business plan.”. Health care is the latest prime example. .
In view of the above, Rick's only trait that qualifies him for Governor is that his does what the rich pigs tell him what to do---without a second's thought. He's a "good GOP."
GOPs aren’t content with picking our pockets empty of our after-tax money: They want to steal our social security payments for Layman Bros et al, our Medicare payments for Humana,et al, and the really big bucks for Blackwater, Halliburton, Lockheed, et al.. And in every case the rest of us mere humans suffer dire consequences.
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June 23, 2011 3:19 PM
trudide@comcaast.net says: "Why are you intent on destroying Florida?"
June 23, 2011 3:17 PM
Mimi Sexton says: "The managed health care industry was perfect training for Slick Rick to become governor. He learned to cater to the rich and screw the common folk while managing a huge health care corporation that was subsequently fined for bilking Medicare of billions of dollars. This sociopath should be sitting in jail, not running our state. What were Floridians thinking when they voted for this jerk (or were they thinking at al)l?"
June 23, 2011 3:07 PM
Kay Secord says: "Who voted for this crook? We all knew what he was and what he believed in before he was elected.
I have yet to meet anyone who admits to voting for the crook."
June 23, 2011 2:28 PM
David Welter says: "The Boston Tea Party was a collective effort for the common good.To rebel against Tyrants for the betterment of all. Today "Tea Party" movement is made up of a group of rich snobs that selfishly want to take from the lower class.. Achtung !! Rick Scott, Robin Hoods Coming!."
June 23, 2011 2:23 PM
Bastian Bartoli says: "This bill shows the disconnect between a man who has money and has committed fraud through proxy of his company.. ”white collar crime” views individuals without the resources to commit the same acts. When aide is given/offered it should be done in a fiscally sound and equitable manner. This legislation has an extreme adverse affect on a minority population that the state recognizes as well below the national poverty line. If upon discovering the issue of substance abuse with applicants the state offered some programs to assist in obtaining sobriety, this would be a nonissue. However this legislation simply states that individuals found to be using drugs will not receive aide. How does that fit into the humanitarian aspect of providing aide to low income individuals? State assistance should not be mandated to a point where the government gets to make a moral call on disqualifying you based on a legitimate disease.
Why is it ok to for the government to judge someone to a point of saying they are not worthy of receiving assistance? Where will these people find support and access to food, medical assistance and monetary relief? This will definitely increase crime in Florida as well as the sex trade. Which is ok for the governor because his friends are running the prisons. This is all geared in a way to make the public think its a common sense approach to tackling a problem with too many people receiving state assistance. But in reality this is just another way of funneling money to big interest groups. Look at the nation people this is not right.
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June 23, 2011 1:44 PM
Heather Schoen says: "Scott, you rude, crude, lewd, dishonest, lying, felon, crook and terrorist,...resign now, you are never going get far in your agenda, there are too many Floridians who NOW KNOW what you are, you WILL NOT ruin this beautiful state, we'll get you thrown in jail before that happens. Don't think for a moment we won't."
June 23, 2011 1:36 PM
james nicholson says: "Drug testing welfare recipients may seem on the surface to be a good idea, however, Rick Scott operates under the surface. Ever heard of Soltanic Health Clinics? Well, turns out that Tricky Dick Rick's wife owns 30 plus clinics through-out Florida. So, tricky Dick got his corrupt Legislature to enact a law which is lining his pockets from drug testing. Send the bum to jail where he belongs!!!!!"
June 23, 2011 1:27 PM
Chaz Miller says: "I would recommend that the silver be counted in the Governor's Mansion but Jeb Bush was there before so they are probably already using plastic wear."
June 23, 2011 1:23 PM
gregg kolessar says: "he is a crook like the rest of them but they come off as nice. hahahahahaha!!!! look at floridas unemployment!! they are bad people all around!!"
June 23, 2011 1:18 PM
Virginia Ferguson says: "Our dishonorable Governor, Tricky Ricky is a criminal crook who bought the votes of the suckers who believed he would create jobs instead of putting thousands of hard working people out of work. He should be in jail for crimes against the state of Florida not to mention his drug company crimes."
June 23, 2011 1:16 PM
D. Tate says: "Vote for a known abuser of the system and he will continue in his unsavory ways.
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June 23, 2011 12:34 PM
Jerry Parnall says: "Bolshivik Rick"
June 23, 2011 12:31 PM
Dee White says: "Thanks for the great job destroying education, Rick! You must be extremely proud you tried to balance Florida's budget on the backs of teachers, police officers, firefighters, all public sector employees, and worse....the children of Florida. You even managed to take a hit at seniors! What a great job, and how proud you must be! I don't know how sleep at night, or look at yourself in the mirror."
June 23, 2011 12:30 PM
Mary Sheppard says: "Voters got what they voted for, he did not claim to be warm & fuzzy. He said he was going to run this state as a bossiness and that's what he is doing. What part of running this state as a business did you people not understand? So stop whinning, next election why don't you try to get and keep more informed. Then go VOTE. He only got elected because you good people sat home."
June 23, 2011 12:29 PM
Jay says: "Try calling Scotties office. You'll probably get an outgoing message that sounds more like a campaign ad than the governor's office. One would think that useful information would be given!"
June 23, 2011 12:25 PM
Chandra Griffin says: "I'VE GOT IT!
He has to be an integral part of the Republican plot to take the presidency in 2012! He alone will keep the unemployment rate rising in America and give them something to talk about!!! At the same time, he'll make more money, of which the Republican party is entitled to probably at least 45%. BRILLIANT!"
June 23, 2011 12:06 PM
Angie Rosen says: "Just get him out!"
June 23, 2011 12:04 PM
DearlDean Hall says: "Tricky Rick is a tyrant who wants everything his way, no matter what. He doesn't know Florida, as he is not a Floridian, nor does he know its people. He is destroying this lovely state,he has declared war on the sick , the poor, and the elderly, he has driven jobs away from Florida, and has done all he can do to make sure our children do not get the good education they deserve. He is against the environment of our state, and he is taking away our rights one by one. Telling us to write to the editor of the newspaper was the very last straw. How dare he. I wrote the editor all right. I wrote and told him what I thought of Tricky Rick, the tea party cue ball. It was not nice. He is power hungry, and its getting worse everyday. Someone needs to tell him, This is America, A free country, and we have the right to say what we think, and he cannot put words into our mouths. I am so sick of this guy. Recall the Cueball, and get our state back. "
June 23, 2011 12:03 PM
Rosie B. says: "How can a man (term used loosely!) like Scott buy his way into the Governor's mansion, with no integrity at all, and live with himself when he cuts public funds for education, the homeless, the disabled, substance abuse, domestic violence, as well as a number of other desperately needed resources? This is a man (sorry again!) who was guilty of numerous counts of Medicaid fraud, who pleaded the 5th over and over, and refused to show up for debates prior to election day, because, I suspect, he didn't know the answers to questions that might be asked of him); and who barred Democrats from attending the signing of the state budget in the Villages, claiming it was a 'private event'. Where was our so-called Government in the Sunshine, which I thought was still the law in Florida?
I love Florida but just hope Florida can survive the years this self-righteous psychopath has left in office."
June 23, 2011 12:03 PM
Carl says: "We need to recall.Now let's get to work"
June 23, 2011 11:45 AM
van farber says: "This is your Governor Rick Scott asking you to remember when Public Employees, Planned Parenthood, NPR & PBS crashed the stock market, wiped out half of our 401's, took trillions in tax payer funded bailouts,spilled oil in the Gulf, gave themselves billions in bonuses and paid no taxes. We must put an end to their practices with "PINK SLIPS" for all....."
June 23, 2011 11:27 AM
Trip says: "Rick Scott...a man without a conscious nor concern for those beneath his socio-economic standing. A true piece of work and disgrace to humanity!"
June 23, 2011 11:26 AM
Judy Schnabel says: "For those who did not vote or voted for this crook, you got what you deserve. The problem is that we who care about people also suffer from your deeds or misdeeds."
June 23, 2011 11:23 AM
BeachDad says: "Slicky Rick is a prick, The Joker... full of lies.
He screws the State,
The GOP thinks that great.
But we'll toast when he says his goodbyes."
June 23, 2011 11:18 AM
Roberta H. says: "How anyone could have voted this crook into office is beyond me. This felon should be in jail. Hope the people who voted for.him are happy; ...and how do they feel now? Between Mr. Ricky-ticky-TACKY, and the Republicans in Tallahassee, this state is going to Hell!"
June 23, 2011 11:09 AM
Lee Reyes-Fournier says: "Remember the movie 'The Hills have Eyes'. It was about these freaky looking cannibals in the hills. I had no idea the Governor of Florida was an actor. It's obvious he is a cannibal. Aside from healthcare he has gutted education. Sick and stupid makes us easier to pick off."
June 23, 2011 11:07 AM
lynn snyder says: "both rick scott's lies and crimes were made aware of through the media but the florida voters naturally ignored them and i just bet there was the usually mass cheating on election day to fudge the real results!!!"
June 23, 2011 10:49 AM
Karen Constantine says: "Who ARE the people who voted for him? What do THEY think of him now? How many are truly sorry for their vote? And more important - who ARE these people who still give him a thumbs up? Are they naive, stupid, or just un-American?"
June 23, 2011 10:48 AM
cindy says: "its a joke rite? Rick Scott's a mess, Hes a very dishonest person people who put him in the office need to take him out of this office I'm embarrassed about all of this people knew going in that this guy was a lying dirt bag, glad we are finally going to clean up this mess!"
June 23, 2011 9:42 AM
Alexandra says: "The governor said there will be a new effort to hold water districts "accountable for how every tax dollar is spent." How about lets hold Scott accountable for destroying Florida"
June 23, 2011 9:41 AM
MalincheSindicalizada says: "The voters who put Governor Scott in power are as disappointing as Governor Scott himself. In a democracy, we can demonize the demon all we want, but we must bear responsibility for his power. He is in power because a majority of Floridians believe that they should not have to pay taxes, they are convinced that teachers are lazy bums (either based on ignorance w/ no kids in school or on negative experiences that are extrapolated to all), they believe they should bare no social responsibility to other and only to themselves. So, Scott is simply the messenger and executioner of the world view carried by characters like Voldemort (in Harry Potter). Voldemort is not a person, but a spirit, the spirit of selfishness, carelessness, hatred, power and wealth hunger. In fact Rick Scott has kept his word: he is dismantling the sate (privatizing all possible social entities), firing state employees, making our businesses more competitive in the global market by reducing labor costs, and hence creating lots of badly paid jobs with maybe a few better paid jobs. The problem is that in the US Americans are too proud to recognize that we too will suffer the same destiny as the rest of the world has been suffering for 30 years since our government imposed neo-classical (known world wide as neo-liberal) economics: which result in accentuated class inequality and hence eventually rising instability and militarism to keep down the discontented poor."
June 23, 2011 9:04 AM
Cindy Noel says: "By decreasing environmental regulations, Rick Scott will end up killing jobs by destroying the tourism industry. Our waterways and our forests need to be saved and have TIGHTER regulations! Our roadways continue to degrade, the public schools are failing, the welfare of our children, elderly and poor are at risk, and all for the sake of big business. This is NOT what the people of Florida want."
June 23, 2011 6:53 AM
deb loper says: "He wants to drug test all welfare recipients right? Guess what company will get the contract to perform these tests? Is it Solantic which he signed over to his wife? He claims he will not bid on contract however, do you believe him? He is a criminal and should be in jail not the state house. WAKE UP FLORIDA. WAKE UP AMERICANS"
June 23, 2011 6:51 AM
Shirley Pringle says: "First Al Gore's recount on new-improved voting machines (that were ordered & approved by Gov. Bush AND, LOW & BEHOLD MANUFACTURED (READ MADE BY) A COUSIN, OR RELATIVE, OF THE BUSH FAMILY! Did anyone look into that, perhaps? And now, a marginal loss to our Bald Eagle Governor, Scott, on voting machines that are "new & improved." Can anyone say Fraud? Just asking! "
June 23, 2011 5:39 AM
Kronolov Skydinsky M.D. Ph.D. says: "Edward I. Coher, Ph.D.
Ha, I lol'd.
But yeah, the man is evil. "
June 23, 2011 4:53 AM
nancy tibbs says: "can we get him out before he does more damage !!! please... he is killing Florida "
June 23, 2011 2:31 AM
Jeremy says: "I find it funny that even the Republicans in Florida hate you as well, Ricky. As soon as you were voted in, you blatantly said you were not going to do anything you said you were going to do when you were campaigning. You lost the side that voted for you. Thanks for lying to them. Maybe it will be better for me since I am a Democrat and now the Republitards will see what happens when you put a Republitard in office."
June 23, 2011 1:40 AM
Sheila Meehan says: "Please wake me up and tell me it's a dream. The poor, teachers, public servants, legal aid lawyers, the disabled, those who need health care, those who need food stamps, those who need help holding off a foreclosure - all are lost and forgotten in the name of banks, big health care corporations, private prison companies, private school corporations, insurance companies, the chamber of commerce -- it's a plan and you had better believe it's a well thought out plan and is taking place in many states at one time. We had better get organized or pay the price. We can't survive too many more years of this man and his self-serving schemes."
June 23, 2011 12:08 AM
Mrs. Scott says: "Those eyes are really creeping me out!"
June 23, 2011 12:07 AM
Teresa A says: "My husband has said it best, Florida needs to be Scott Free. This guy is so far wrong it will take us years to get back our beautiful state!!!!"
June 22, 2011 11:44 PM
Lil' Rick Scott says: "When I grow up, I want to be governor and cut teachers' salaries so little kids in Florida can receive the same educational level that you can get in Mauritius by a brain-damaged dead dodo. "
June 22, 2011 10:07 PM
Carol Russell says: "Unfortunately, this is what happens with poor voter turn out... You get stuck with some clown who pleads the fifth over 50 times when asked about medical fraud happening in his own company. Remember only crimals plead the fifth because they're guilty. Why would you need to plead the fifth if you've got nothing to hide? He was a crook then; he's a crook now. "
June 22, 2011 9:40 PM
Sandra Jolly says: "I did NOT vote for him and I supported Alex Sink's campaign from the beginning. I was shocked when Scott actually won!"
June 22, 2011 9:13 PM
Howard Paley says: "This slime bucket Governor Rick Scott belongs in prison; not in the Governors mansion in Tallahassee. Now he signs into law a bill that will cut back early voting. Sue him!"
June 22, 2011 8:25 PM
Rick Grunwald says: "This man is a psychotic - truly
"
June 22, 2011 8:12 PM
Miriam Hyde says: "As much as I miss the beach, the ocean the warm and my family, I am SO glad to not live in Florida anymore! I was under the impression criminals can't vote; let alone be a governor..."
June 22, 2011 7:47 PM
Barrett L. Burka, M.D. says: "Recall Gov. Scott Free the Medicare fraud King!"
June 22, 2011 7:35 PM
Barrett L. Burka, M.D. says: "Recall Gov. Scott Free the Medicare fraud King!"
June 22, 2011 7:35 PM
Howard Paley says: "I did not vote for you, because you are a crook, and messed up our hospital system. You and the Republicans plus T party idiots are trying to repeal President Obama's healthcare."
June 22, 2011 7:35 PM
Alan D. Kardoff says: "I will join any group calling for his impeachment or demanding that he resign to stop cheating Floridians."
June 22, 2011 7:24 PM
Alan D. Kardoff says: "I will join any group calling for his impeachment or demanding that he resign to stop cheating Floridians."
June 22, 2011 7:24 PM
Mary Cali says: "Rick Scott is a carpetbagger who has no in nor love of Florida."
June 22, 2011 6:30 PM
Anna V. Eskamani says: "All I can say is we need to continue making noise and vote for Democrats in 2012. Democrats know how to keep moving forward. "
June 22, 2011 6:17 PM
Ron S says: "Please continue with cuts to Medicaid benefits. We go to bed hungry and the family goal is lose a combined 600 pounds!"
June 22, 2011 6:00 PM
Edward I. Coher, Ph.D. says: "There is no excuse for ignorance unless you happen to be the governor of Florida. His excuse is almost acceptable"
June 22, 2011 5:46 PM
Sergio & Irma Sanchez says: "Apathy of Florida voters on 2010 is the reason why we're stuck with a Governor from hell. A crook and an arrogant liar who is destroying the middle class and the future of all Floridians. Hopefully in 2012 we vote out those legislators that are helping him with his Tea Party agenda and those citizens that didn't vote in the last election realized what they did."
June 22, 2011 5:36 PM
Kathy says: "When jobs are cut, taxes are not paid. I don't understand why this is not understood.
Whose paying taxes in Florida? The workers who are out of work? The corporations who already have a break from national government?
What will be left of our beautiful state once this travesty is finished? No clean water, no fish, no nothing but the wasteland of Rick Scott's "dream.""
June 22, 2011 5:19 PM
Patricia Wilson says: "As a true Republican, Pink Slip Rick refused government money for a speed railroad, because this would have sounded like Obama's idea in creating jobs, and the Republican idea is to destroy Obama, not to credit him for anything!..Scott, like his cohorts, promised to create jobs, till he was elected, but has only joined other governors and the Republican Congress in sticking a knife in the back of the working class, creating only JOBLESSNESS to "balance the budget". In destroying public education, reducing medical services and continued outsourcing, they are creating a permanent "welfare class" in this country, for what reason, I do not understand! How anyone would vote to elect "Pink Slip Rick" or any other Republican governor is not a good idea! "
June 22, 2011 4:55 PM
Bud says: "I've only met one person that admitted voting for Ricky Dick, and he apologized for it!"
June 22, 2011 4:53 PM
Mike Cone says: "The people have spoken and now they shall be punished. You get the government you deserve."
June 22, 2011 4:16 PM
Aaron says: "I want my 1.7 billion back."
June 22, 2011 4:00 PM
Hella Lib says: "RECALL RICK NOW"
June 22, 2011 3:53 PM
Cat McDonald says: "This man was not elected by the majority of the voters. He did not get 51% of the vote. Alex Sink didn't have enough money left for a run off campaign. That is why we are stuck with the puppet governor being controlled by the money grubbing health care corporation that is destroying so many lives. LETS GET HIM OUT!!!!"
June 22, 2011 3:25 PM
Karen says: "Tricky Ricky's plan for creating 700,000 jobs:
Layoff govt workers 40,000
Layoff teachers 200,000
drive out nurses 50,000
force police to retire 200,000
close prisons 40,000
raise insurance /
lose houses 100,000
destroy unions 60,000
reform unemployment 30,000
OR the Save Florida Plan
Get ride of Rick Scott NOW"
June 22, 2011 3:19 PM
Brenda says: "It looks like we have elected a whiter Obama to serve in the once great State of Florida Capitol. Self-serving, non-caring elected official in the Florida House. He says he doesn't read the newspapers about himself -- perhaps he should - perhaps it's not too late to right the wrongs he has done to this State. How sad, we lost our nation and our State."
June 22, 2011 3:16 PM
p_eunny says: "“.RICK SCOTT...ANOTHER PUPPET-THUG OF THE KOCH BROTHERS...SPECIAL THANKS TO SCOTTY WALKER FOR PROVIDING US WITH THAT FACTOID...
ANOTHER THUG ELECTED TO BUILD THE KOCH EMPIRE...TO WHERE ITS OWNS ITS OWN COUNTRY...4 STATES NOW...46 MORE TO GO!” "
June 22, 2011 2:47 PM
George Chase says: "This is exactly what happens when only 40% of the electorate votes plus the once in a century turnout of wacky tea baggers. The only way to keep from getting more "Ricksters" is to vote, vote, vote. There is absolutely no excuse not to."
June 22, 2011 2:44 PM
Jerry Parnall says: "Because of Anger and Ignorance this man was elected our governor. He has no comprehension or feeling for the common man or woman. Dollar amounts run his whole being."
June 22, 2011 2:42 PM
jrflindt says: "Look at my FACE! ! I'm SOOOO Happy it only took 73 MILLION Dollars to put me in a position to screw the Millions of Elderly and Poor On Florida's Books...Dammit, I'm GOOD ! !"
June 22, 2011 2:38 PM
margie wendell says: "Why don't you and congress take a real large pay cut. No more voting on your own raise I wish I could do that. Also getting payed the rest of your life also medical insurance. I think the PEOPLE should vote on your raises. When out of office no more benifits. Not only that you cut the teachers pay and make them accountable for test scores. We have a lot of migrant workers who move around a lot depending on the season and that brings down graded. Quit teaching a test and get back to the basic's.I don't know who voted for you, I can't get anyone to admit to it. And mostly WHERE ARE THE JOBS?"
June 22, 2011 2:21 PM
Mary Edda Gamson says: "Let's give Rick the pink slip!"
June 22, 2011 2:19 PM
Larry says: "I like RIck Scott- he was elected by a majority of Floridians-people who believe that an un-indicted co-conspirator of massive fraud of the GOVERNMENT is qualified to be a GOVERNOR!!!
He is the reason we call this place "Flori DUH!" "
June 22, 2011 2:17 PM
Mrs. Scott says: "I hate my husband."
June 22, 2011 2:13 PM
Marilyne Roth says: "During his campaign for governor, Rick Scott used his wife and mother to praise him in TV commercials. Most mothers think their sons are "good boys," even though he was a crook who committed Medicare fraud and caused many employees of Columbia HCA to lose their jobs. Of course, he denies all that. He lied about that and also about "Let's get to work" to create jobs. Where are all these jobs? If anything, people are still losing their jobs, and it's obvious that he only cares about wealthy corporations. Everything he proposes hurts education, the unemployed, disabled, and senior citizens. He has no respect for women's reproductive rights either. When will people stop voting only according to political parties and start thinking independently? It seems the only requirement to win office in FL is to be a Republican."
June 22, 2011 2:12 PM
Ray Ambrozaitis says: "Not that I do not support helping those who have paid their dues to society,however Gov. Scott simply must have motives for the newest of his failed policy attempts. Scott must have a specific felon in mind when trying to give them some rights early? That and one has to wonder what sort of bribe was paid? Again restoring some rights to felons before their civil rights are restored is simply not right although yes I do support those that served theri time and paid the price of their errors. Something Rick Scott should have to do."
June 22, 2011 2:04 PM
MIke B says: "Rick Scott is a Lying sneaky Turb ball and has done nothing but try to find new ways to ROB us thank you REPUBLICANS for getting us back to work!
"
June 22, 2011 2:01 PM
Marie Baia says: "Let me get this straight: I work hard all week; pay MY taxes at a higher percentage of my salary than the rich folk; take a $5,000 yearly pay cut through the school board; have to do BOGO shopping for groceries; don't go out - can't afford the gas or the price of admission or a meal; haven't bought a single new article of clothing or pair of shoes; and this CROOK - gets away with breaking the law, cozying up to all the deep pocket trash that are running us into the ground; wants ME to give more of my money to the state, doesn't want his buddies to get more breaks so that they pay no to little taxes. THIS MORON DOESN'T UNDERSTAND WHY WE WANT TO RUN HIM OUT OF FLORIDA ON A RAIL???? It's amazing - I can't find anyone who voted for this idiot - they all say they didn't now that they know he's killing us, our education system, our retirement, our towns, etc."
June 22, 2011 2:00 PM
Ray Ambrozaitis says: "Having Rick Scott as Governor is like waking up after a really bad binge and wondering who or what is next to you in bed, wondering where you are and what sort of trouble you got into during last nights blackout. I would imagine by now that the twenty some odd percentage that still support him are wondering as well. Half probably are unaware of the horrific things he is doing and the other half truly just do not care. Mr Scott will definitely go into the annals of history as the most notorious Governor of Florida ever. I submit that if the election were held today there is not an office he would be qualified for nor could win even if he ran unopposed. Inclosing to my many friends who foolishly thought he would make a difference you were in fact correct but now we all need to live with it."
June 22, 2011 1:51 PM
Rick Scott's Inferno says: "Republicans and Democrats alike are appauled by the injustices that Lord Scott has brought to the State of Florida, it is time to have him removed from office before he puts his slimy hands on anything else we hold dear!"
June 22, 2011 1:49 PM
Trish A. says: "Rick Scott will gut everything in Florida and leave it a wasteland under the guise of bringing business here. Say good bye to, growth regulation, environmental protections, our education system, our transportation trust fund and infrastructure. Say good-bye to Floridians who are leaving for better jobs and education. Welcome to Florida, the southern industrial waste dump."
June 22, 2011 1:42 PM
Lois Hutson says: "I did not vote for you. Since you cannot trust what you read in the paper anymore I studied you in action instead and wow .... are you just what I thought you were ....a rich liar and a not too smart thief. You even look demonic ....... and they voted you in .... go figure ..... habit will get you in all kinds of trouble but you take the prize for being the sleeziest, greedy politician yet to enter the stage ....... sigh ....."
June 22, 2011 1:42 PM
don schneider says: "Floridians say they can't understand how this A.Gopher was elected Governor of Florida ? Easy ! People you voted him into office ! Everyone here says they didn't vote for this maroon, but 51% of you are outright LIARS ! We are stuck with him because that is what the "crackers" wanted....Mo Tea Sir ?"
June 22, 2011 1:41 PM
Mary Buckeride says: "When Dread Scott leaves the mansion, we will need to have the entire place tented for pest infestation."
June 22, 2011 1:37 PM
Carla Connor says: "Now Rick Scott has pulled back funding for ESOL programs in our schools so that our residents that are here trying to earn a living and improve their English cannot even get help in doing just that! This is what the Republicans complain about all the time and now I guess English speaking is NOT THAT important after all. I want to volunteer to help these folks and the schools don't even have the programs available to volunteer anymore!! Shame on Rick Scott!!"
June 22, 2011 1:36 PM
Don Schneider says: "Dingleberries are OK but not A---Gopher...are you nuts ? I got the nickname for Rick Scott off the internet and it is being used by a lot of unhappy Floridians...get with it ! an A---Gopher is one that spends its time with its head burried in its own backside !!! so much for your intransigence , Mr/Ms censor !"
June 22, 2011 1:34 PM
Milty G says: "I am so depressed over Scott but it doesn't matter a damn. My understanding is we are stuck with him for another 3 1/2 years. No recalls in Florida. Scott doesn't care what we think. It's his agenda full steam ahead. The damage he does will take decades to reverse, if ever. How will his unrestricted development be reversed? How will his destruction of public sectors workers be reversed? How will his privatization of many government functions be reversed once they are sold off? How will home insurance be corrected after his destruction of Citizens so that private companies can rip us new ones? How will public education be fixed after he destroys it doing what Jeb simply started with charter schools. On and on. These right wingers are causing so much real unreversible damage we are in bad trouble long term. Too bad Canada is not south of us or I would move there. "
June 22, 2011 1:32 PM
LadyMarianFL says: "WHERE ARE THE JOBS, RICK SCOTT??? Where are the jobs that you and your #$%@$% Teabag chronies promised during your campaigns? Oh! Wait a minute! Y'all weren't promising to CREATE JOBS, y'all were promising to KILL JOBS!"
June 22, 2011 1:26 PM
Ellen Turner says: "He is killing us, one by one. We are bodies to be disposed of, on the curbs of Florida's streets. No health insurance, no nothing, no jobs, what is there left to cut from us...who have nothing to begin with? Truth out."
June 22, 2011 1:23 PM
Beau Bennett says: "If all of the justifiable Scott haters had actually voted back during the election, he wouldn't be governor now. Fact. There are now far more Scott haters than there were Alex Sink voters. Just think where we'd be now with her? We'd be better off than we are now. Again and again, Florida voters consistently doom themselves. We'd all better hope Charlie Christ comes back as a Democrat."
June 22, 2011 1:21 PM
Bob Lieberman says: "This clown wasn't elected... he BOUGHT the office, pure and simple. The saddest part is that just enough FL voters bought his crap to allow him to slide into office, leaving a trail of slime behind him! Let's not forget; for all intents and purposes, he's an un-indicted felon whose company stole from the taxpayers and ended up with a gazillion dollar golden parachute when he left! I'm no fan of Bill McCollum, but he would have been the Pope by comparison to this lunatic!"
June 22, 2011 1:16 PM
SaraBee says: "Scott is among an undistinguished group of elected officials who bought their offices. We, the electorate, need to quit selling the seats that belong to us. We, the electorate, need to get smarter. We, the electorate, need to vote, even if the better candidate is underfunded and under-charismatic. We, the electorate need to give Scott a Democratic legislature in 2012."
June 22, 2011 10:39 AM
Michelle Flaherty says: "As a Florida resident with a physical disability, I am stunned at his disregard and apathy to Floridian with disabilities. Why??? What have we done to deserve such disregard? It's shameful, Mr. Scott. SHAMEFUL!!!!!!!!"
June 22, 2011 1:38 AM
Kyle Johnson says: "The key to building a better future for this state is improving education. However Mr. Scott thinks cutting education done to the bone should make things better. Cant wait for all the poorly educated kids to graduate, not work an end up on the streets."
June 22, 2011 12:17 AM
Diana Townsend says: "Can't decide whether his capitulation to developers and their cohorts or his sellout to private education is the best reason to impeach him. There are more reasons to do it than I can think of right now. Later."
June 20, 2011 5:09 PM
Steve Guardino says: "But Wait, He's a GOOD BOY."
June 20, 2011 4:13 PM
SL Kizr says: "Scott is like a snake...he hypnotizes with those eyes. He sure fooled a lot of FL voters with his promises of "Let's Get Back to Work!" What a CROCK! The only thing working is his scam to get richer and richer and richer while the rest of us end up homeless! Criminal!!!!"
June 20, 2011 1:54 PM
Roberta Malcolm says: "Just goes to show that politics has become more about who can raise and spend the most money with the most corporate support rather than what is best for and supportive of the people. I am so appalled to admit that I am a Florida resident but proud to know my vote was NOT for him for the little good it did. As long as party politics can scare segments of the voting public into believing they will lose even more with the other candidate then NO ONE wins but the big time politicians and their cronies."
June 20, 2011 12:53 PM
Fred says: "Good Job by forcing my immediate family and myself out of Florida, away from the rest of our friends. You sir have a very special place in hell waiting for you."
June 20, 2011 12:48 PM
Rick Cass says: "Scott is nothing more or less than a felon who is allied with the largest corporations in the world. He and his coconspirators have no allegiance to country or state, only to the transnational corporations. If he is left in office, he will privatize everything, and replace constitutional rights with contract obligations."
June 20, 2011 11:34 AM
Bobby Buccellato says: "My aunt works for him
says his not a people person, but a nice guy. If he's not a people person, why on earth does he think he should be governor? cause he's power crazy and a simple moron at heart."
June 20, 2011 10:40 AM
Gene Arenson says: "Governor Rick Scott (R-Florida) has to be impeached, on the grounds that he has done nothing to benefit the State of Florida and its citizens. Rejecting federal funds for the High Speed Rail project, which we residents had already approved a few years ago, was my last straw, the camel's back is broken."
June 20, 2011 2:56 AM
Steve Kolokouris says: "Under Rick Scott we stand to lose even more civil and constitutional rights than we lost under Jeb Bush and Bob Martinez combined.
Not to mention the jobs."
June 19, 2011 9:47 PM
Christian says: "I do not know ONE single person who will "admit" to voting for him! NOT ONE! And I have friends and family all over this great state of ours. How the heck did he get elected? Or are all of the people who voted for him now ashamed of it and wont' admit it??"
June 19, 2011 8:32 PM
Steve Stapp says: "The man is a 2 faced liar and should be behind bars. Sure medicare needs $ help because of thieves like Rick Scoot who was convicted of stealing millions through his companies (now conveniently owned by ... his wife) How gullible are we? How stupid to vote this man into office. I guess enough people get their minds made up by Fox News rather than research and think for themselves to get the job done once. Remember...fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me!"
June 19, 2011 2:35 PM
LAURIE SULLIVAN says: "we need to find something on him to impeach him. He has committed a lot of crimes, can't we get a lawyer to expose him and his crimes."
June 18, 2011 9:10 PM
Jessie Taylor says: "Mr.Scott stole the election,now he want to steal the state,we need to remind him of "law & order",he is illegal and must go!"
June 18, 2011 5:29 PM
Ron Salvi says: "What were voters thinking when they elected this man? His company stole billions from Medicare. Now he collects a check while others are losing their jobs working in essential services."
June 17, 2011 10:30 PM
Simon says: "Gov. Wuss. Shut down peace rally @ FSU. Like all dictators, he silences critics."
June 17, 2011 3:02 PM
Bobby Buccellato says: "He actually makes me ashamed on this state that I've loved my whole life. When is Florida going to learn!"
June 17, 2011 2:47 PM
Michael Gabriel says: "Rick Scott is a brillant criminal. People think he is stupid, but he is actually very intelligent. He invested one hundred million and can't be prosecuted from his past crimes. Secondarily, he has figured out how to make a handsome profit in his investment. A plan to stop him must be carefully devised and implemented with precision.
"
June 17, 2011 11:25 AM
edward says: "How much does one have to steal to be fined 1.7billion?"
June 16, 2011 11:37 PM
Laurie Bright says: "I have been given a 30 day lay off notice like many other Floridians, however I do not understand how this is job creation. I will be unemployed in 15 days and look to loosing my house, Oh my retirement? well FRS is the back up plan to $275 per week , that i cannot live on! Does he remember coming in to work at his hospital, and asking "who are we firing today?" oh my"
June 16, 2011 6:04 PM
Kathy W says: "Sorry I can't donate to buy a bundle of stickers...I may have avoided the pink slip but they are adding mandatory deductions...more work with a pay cut. Thanks Rick!"
June 16, 2011 8:29 AM
Jim Burke says: "Rick Scott is dangerous to democracy. In addition for every budget cut he transfers the savings to big corporations and the rich via additional tax cuts and other rich man welfare programs. Mr. Scott thinks if you can't afford medical care the simple solution is to not get sick. So, when he signed the law to cut unemployment benefits the simple solution is to just stop going to the grocery store. What a loser, this wacky Mr. Scott."
June 15, 2011 5:20 PM
Meich says: "Follow the money.... once a crook, always a crook."
June 15, 2011 4:37 PM
Tim says: "Sick Rick Scott....the death of Florida"
June 15, 2011 8:30 AM
Dixie H. says: "I am a native Floridian and proud of it-but not proud of the turmoil that has happened,since Rick Scott took office. We have a right to the very services-this man has on his cutting block each day-and our families need these services. He said he was raised as A Good Boy-in a poorer neighborhood and perhaps that why some voted for him. He has absolutely-forgotten what it is like-to be a hard working middle class family with children in need. His agenda, is to negate votes due to address changes on voting day-which will directly afect our military guys-overseas-and the many lower income families who do not understand the rhetoric behind all of this. These cuts have hurt Florida-Stand Up and Prepare To Speak out and by all means -make your voices heard at the polls. Republicans-it seems have but one agenda-Theirs-A Political Ticket-nothing more. There is complete lack of concern for American working families and their health issues and education issues-our kids need the excellent teachers they are entitled to. And Teachers-we stand behind you each on this one!! Governor Scott does not speak for the people of Florida! We Do!! "
June 14, 2011 10:56 PM
Kathy says: "Let's get organized! We can't allow this man to continue on his massive raping of Floridians! Pink Slip Rick. He is a dictator in every sense of the word. Who voted for him anyway? I think we need to know. I haven't spoken with 1 person who will admit to voting for him. HMMM. Another Jeb Bush election. No one voted for him, but he still won! Fire him now! Then we need to put him on trial for the millions he stole from Medicare!"
June 14, 2011 6:09 PM
Wilson Saavedra says: "We are going to make sure that Rick Scott will pay for his crimes against the people and the State of Florida. And that is is remembered as the worst criminal Governor in Florida's history."
June 14, 2011 5:31 PM
gingit says: "Why did people elect Scott into office. He is ruining the lives of all of the public employees in Florida!!!"
June 14, 2011 10:41 AM
Chris M says: "Rick keep up the good work!
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June 14, 2011 8:09 AM
maria a. pflug says: "Recall the guvernator. Return him to the Chamber of Commerice of Florida and former governator Jeb Busch, and his MOTHER. HE' S A WASTE OF TAXPAYER TIME AND MONEY. HE ONLY REPRESENTS ONE CLASS IN FLORIDA--THE WEALTHY."
June 14, 2011 7:57 AM
Dennie says: "Nothing is "rigged" this is exactly how these right wingers voted...they got lazy in 2008 but boy oh boy did they come out with a vengeance against the poor and working class in this state by voting this Corporate hack in.
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June 13, 2011 8:27 PM
Raziel Marx (Fort Lauderdale) says: "Can't run a business without spending money, Mr. Scott. You are DRIVING this state down! I'm 18! I'm going to FIU! HOW AM I GOING TO PAY FOR IT IF YOU'RE CUTTING 3.3 BILLION DOLLARS FROM EDUCATION, YOU SICK HUMAN BEING!
FIRE RICK SCOTT NOW. "
June 13, 2011 8:08 PM
Keith Clanton says: "I am (until the 30th) the DOF biologist on the most biologically significant area of the state! ...and on of the biodiversity hot spots in the world! But that oversight will be gone thanks to Scott. He has no clue about anything except his narrow arrogant view of the world."
June 13, 2011 4:15 PM
Jeff Fox says: "Maybe someone called in a favor the same way the Bush family did in 2000 to get Ricky into office, because I too cannot find anyone who says they voted for him. Indict this man."
June 13, 2011 4:03 PM
max groso says: "totally political.
cares nothing of the common working class.
it is all about making billions for his billionaire buddies.
he is a crook and a dumb one at that!
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June 13, 2011 3:56 PM
Norma Henning says: "Having a social conscience should be a primary characteristic for our politicians. Unfortunately, this man has none. Florida deserves better. Our children deserve better. I can only hope that now that he is doing what he said he would, those who voted for him understand how disastrous he is. "
June 13, 2011 3:42 PM
Tom Ferguson says: "rick scott......One crime after another"
June 13, 2011 3:40 PM
Henry says: "I Don't know how he got in office, but this sure sounds like a great idea! I and a lot of my friends can't stand him. What an idiot to think cutting money for education and getting business to come to Florida will work! I just heard today that 40% of businesses can't find enough qualified people to hire. "
June 13, 2011 3:28 PM
Melissa says: "He is so crooked he is making laws yo set him and his goons up to retire when his term is up! He will be loaded!! Should we as residents of Florida start buying Scott STOCK so we can be compensated for the money we have lost due to his election? In my family we have replaced the F bomb word with "Rick Scott"!! Example: What the "Rick Scott" is wrong with our Governor!
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June 13, 2011 3:21 PM
Jennifer says: "Thanks Rick!
I used to have a great job at the State (Un)Employment office...but got laid off in January. So funny and Ironic when it happens to someone else. "I used to be a counselor, now I'm a client"
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June 13, 2011 2:49 PM
Bonita says: "Absolutely, the WORST excuse for a Governor ever! That the people of Florida cast enough votes to get this creep elected is the worst embarrassment ever. Surely, there must be some way to oust this guy without waiting another 4 years through all of the subsequent damage he is likely to perpetrate upon our state."
June 13, 2011 2:40 PM
Marilyn Good says: "I am fed up with Scott's destruction of Florida at the expense of hard working Floridians, the disabled & the poor. He has no concept of what is best for Florida. Giving corporate tax cuts & reaping more wealth for his own self-interests & the wealthy are all he cares about. Everything he is doing is damaging to Florida regarding environmental, growth management, our schools, our children, the disabled & the poor."
June 13, 2011 2:27 PM
Dianebriggs says: "Scott is tailoring big government policy to suit his private business. He is enacting unfair legislation as fast as he can and could care less about reelection. We have to stop him now! "
June 13, 2011 2:10 PM
Ann-Marie F. says: "Floridians, we are a classic example of 'vote in haste, repent at leisure'. However, we can fix this - RECALL RICK THE CROOK."
June 13, 2011 1:49 PM
susie says: "You should be in jail, but instead you are raking in yet more tax payer money. You think people who get welfare and take drugs are bad...YOU ARE FAR WORSE! THE WORST HYPOCRITE I'VE EVER SEEN!"
June 13, 2011 1:42 PM
Corinne Broskett says: "Sad for us that so many people trusted Scott, he is just not a good man and should be out of office today."
June 13, 2011 1:03 PM
LaRue says: " As a native Floridian, I love my state and I can't sit back to watch someone like Rick Scott take it down the toilet any longer. I love my state too much to leave it's future in his uncapable hands! He has got to go!!!!!!!!!!"
June 13, 2011 12:28 PM
Javier says: "How in the world did Floridians end up electing a big corp medicare thief (while he was with Colombia HCA). Unbelieavable. And now he's going to try to keep on destroying whatever's left of the middle class so he can benefit his rich buddies and the big corporations that support him. Wake up Florida, it's time to stop being stupid."
June 13, 2011 11:15 AM
Pamela Epstein says: "When someone admits they are a crook......DON'T VOTE FOR HIM!
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June 13, 2011 11:00 AM
Walt says: "Scott's election proves that voter ignorance and apathy are alive and well. How could a CEO of a company found guilty of felonies be elected governor. Wake up, Florida!"
June 13, 2011 10:57 AM
Howie says: "When I heard Scott's slogan "Let's get to work", I could picture him in a prison suit breaking rocks with the guard chanting his slogan! Some governors become crooks after taking office, this guy already had this that distinction. "
June 13, 2011 8:50 AM
Mandy says: "Somebody tore the Pink Slip Rick bumper sticker off my sister's car at UF!!!! Can you believe that? "
June 13, 2011 6:57 AM
Cheri says: "Impeach him NOW, is what it should say!!"
June 12, 2011 7:58 PM
The Bee says: "Whaddaya mean no one admits to voting for him? You don't honestly believe that his voters would be on this site do you? They're all watching Fox News, listening to Rush Limbaugh and on the Tea Party site, not to mention revising history for Sarah Palin. You're preaching to the choir here."
June 12, 2011 7:56 PM
Daniel Valentine says: "I would like to comment on a fact of the current Governers lack of clear principles and his ignorance on many social issues and that it takes more than business savy to run a state as large as Florida. I suppose when you have made millions of dollars that qualifies a person regardless of whether they are truly competent to do the job. Our foster care and DCF is in a huge mess with children lacking in every area that we the taxpayers thought we were paying in our taxes to provide and now He has actually cut the funding for a large percentage of departments whom which are already shorthanded. The Department of Children and Families is a joke and so is all the rhetoric about the states willingness to address it....how many more children have to die or be injured and lost before you will do something to seriously work towards a solution Mr. Scott? How many sir?"
June 12, 2011 1:16 PM
Elliot Eskenazi says: "I moved to Florida in October & voted for Crist. If Meeks had done the right thing & dropped out of the race & supported Crist, none of this would've happened. This guy is worse than Bloomberg in N.Y."
June 12, 2011 12:35 PM
Al Berkman says: "Impeachment does nothing! Clinton was impeached. Recall! Prosecute!"
June 11, 2011 6:48 PM
Jane Pickert says: "The man is a conniving and a liar. Moreover, he has put a freeze on Life Alerts for Seniors. My mom is a senior living alone and discovered she would have to wait 3 months to receive one, well she could drop dead waiting thanks to Rick Scott. "
June 11, 2011 10:19 AM
scott y says: "we obviously have to many nieve blind republicans, to have gotten this clown into office. or somethings rigged"
June 10, 2011 10:36 PM
Robert Doyle SR says: "This guy knows Medicare is broke, he stole billions. Another fake Texan, following JEB,GW Bush. When will the voters wake up and vote to end the regime of fake Christians ?"
June 10, 2011 4:47 PM
BoshSpong says: "Wow by the looks of the picture it looks like "Batboy" and Rick Scott are twins "lost at birth".
If only Scott was as heroic as Bat Boy!....."
June 10, 2011 4:31 PM
Margaret Richards says: "Prosecute this worm for the Medicare fraud that he seems to have walked away from with truck loads of taxpayer money. He is acting like a dictator. He and the FL legislature which is supporting his vile games should be removed from office. What a shame that we have no recall means to remove this scumbag."
June 10, 2011 3:24 PM
fLOYD hODGSON says: "The citizens of FLORIDA should be embarassed to see who they elected as governor. We need to FIRE RICK SCOTT."
June 10, 2011 7:25 AM
Kate says: "Furthermore-I cannot afford to donate as I am disabled physically & barely making it as it is, & Medicare kicked in & reduced my income taking me to below poverty level, & I don't have any add'l benefits such as medicaid or food stamps & now have to buy prescription & dental insurance out of the pittance I live on now!"
June 10, 2011 4:46 AM
Kate says: "I moved here around the time of the elections & listened to both of the candidates -& was completely SHOCKED at the provincial statements Scott made about ANYthing he was referring to....I thought JEEZE! The people can't possibly elect this guy-he hasn't a CLUE about reality & is totally out of touch. Yet- he DID get elected. And I have to say that the entire state of Florida seems to be at least a decade behind when it comes to the rights people have. I say this after having one ridiculous governmental &or utility problem after another-with NOT A ONE taking responsibility for errors. It's really no shock AFTERALL, that he DID get elected & is doing what he's doing. He is the epitome of a bought & paid for puppet. "
June 10, 2011 4:42 AM
Jeff R. says: "This guy is a worthless sack of, you fill in the blank... Serioiusly, people that have been working for decades are getting canned without the chance to retire before hand or even take over another posisiton that would keep them employed and utilize their skills better. Instead he is all about firing those that know what they are doing and hiring in others at half the pay that will never have a clue as to what they need to do because there was no one around to train them or anything of the sort......
Way to go Florida, you let this moron into office."
June 9, 2011 9:07 AM
Mark Lee says: "He used the money he stole from the goverment to buy his way in to office...He should be in prison right now. but I guess he bought his way out of that too."
June 9, 2011 12:32 AM
KayM says: "..why is it the office of Governer saw an increase in budget by $6m but every other agency saw cuts?!?! & ST workers havent rcvd a c.o.l.-raise since b4 Crist.. WTF is the revolution waiting for??????... REBELLREBELLREBELL"
June 8, 2011 11:52 PM
AmyP says: "My son's favorite teacher lost her job. She was crying as she said goodbye to the kids:(((
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June 8, 2011 8:15 PM
AmyP says: "My son's favorite teacher lost her job..she was crying as she said goodbye to the kids. Thanks Dick..I mean Dick...I mean Rick
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June 8, 2011 8:11 PM
sinking fast in Fla!! says: "My slogan has been from day 1 "R. Scott~ a Cat. 5 Hurricane working to blow Florida off the map"
June 8, 2011 5:34 PM
GaryFla says: "Hey got elected because you eligible voters elected him. Next time, check the facts first and don't vote for a criminal."
June 8, 2011 3:46 PM
msRed says: "I wonder how anyone could have voted for him when he stole that much $$$!!!! what do you expect from a crook!!!!"
June 8, 2011 12:56 PM
Herb Shelton says: "$cott attacks workers and rewards corporate welfare with tax breaks and 5 million to Darden restaurants, which inclides Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Longhorns, Capital City Grille, and more. Hypocrites!"
June 8, 2011 12:38 PM
Janise Holz says: "I wear my Hot Pink Shirt that says Pink Slip Rick with pride. And, those that give me feedback I hand them a PinkSlipRick Bumper sticker that I purchased. I can't wait to hand one to Rick personally."
June 8, 2011 10:58 AM
Reina de Laz says: "If he was serious about reducing spending, a good place to start would be replacing the current Parole Commission and evaluating every parole eligible prisoner, including their healthcare costs and family's willingness and ability to support old, sick men and women who no longer pose a significant threat to society. There are many in the system who could effectively be released back to their families. come to think of it, he should have done some time for fraud and perjury himself. No doubt he will be on his way to a South American country with no extradition agreement as soon as he and his cronies have looted and embezzled what they can take. "
June 8, 2011 1:51 AM
Arthur H says: "Lets get to work!Florida can's take 3 and a half more years of Dr Frankenstein!"
June 8, 2011 1:37 AM
disgustedsoul says: "If nobody admits voting for this idiot, who did it?"
June 7, 2011 11:05 PM
disgustedsoul says: "How come this co artist got elected? I still don't get it... impeach this guy NOW!
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June 7, 2011 11:03 PM
disgustedsoul says: "The drug testing plan is one more obscenety of Rick Scott governement. Once again he and his wife runs the show by owning the labs that will test you. Outrageous! Impeach him now!"
June 7, 2011 11:00 PM
Mary P. says: "He wants us to pay for the drug testing so his company can suck up the profits. I would rather pay for a lie detector to be hooked up to him every time he speaks. Follow Rick Kreitzer (sp) and push for the right to recall this SOB. Florida law right now only permits the recall of local officials. We deserve this right. We need to push for this bill to be passed!"
June 7, 2011 4:56 PM
Chester says: "The GOP legislature's cut to child care programs will cost thousands of job losses in these child care centers (small businesses) but also parents may not be able to work because they can't afford child care. You have to be working or in school to qualify for the subsidy. So, these are working families. Great work guys!"
June 7, 2011 1:22 PM
Todd W. Byars says: "Rick Scott is off having a vacation in Canada while Florida Fights Wildfires and Florida Citizens launch lawsuits over Civil Rights violations recently signed into law by Governor Rick Scott.
Stay in CANADA Rick!!
Todd W, Byars"
June 7, 2011 10:49 AM
Blanca says: "We got rid of Mayor Alvarez,why not of Governor Scott? "
June 7, 2011 8:52 AM
Sidney Ann says: "Impeach Rick Scott and all these aristocratic reTHUGlican senators and representatives. "
June 6, 2011 10:41 PM
Sidney Ann says: "How can folks with no money pay for drug test?
How can handing over your business to your wife make it "Not a conflict of interest?""
June 6, 2011 10:39 PM
Sidney Ann says: "Can we afford to keep this crook? His own mother said he would put Florida back to work. She's now a lying Bitch!
And he should be in prison."
June 6, 2011 10:36 PM
Ranah Morgan says: "As a taxpayer I object to Scott's plan to drug screen state employees. There are already provisions that allow supervisors to require state employees to undergo a drug screen if they suspect a state employee is using illegal drugs. Screening everyone is a complete waste of taxpayer money!"
June 6, 2011 9:35 PM
Ken says: "Unfortunately it's not all the Republicans' fault. The Democrats put up such a weak candidate that Scott won on the undecided vote. Glad to say I did NOT vote for the scum."
June 5, 2011 8:54 PM
Nancy Ferri says: "I've not spoken with one person who admits to me they voted for Scott so how did this "excuse for a governor" get in?"
June 5, 2011 8:33 PM
Judy Pokras says: "South Florida needs to secede and become the 51st state:
http://www.cafepress.com/SouthFLSecede"
June 5, 2011 11:06 AM
Tom Bonasera says: "Rick Scott doesn't care about anything more than making more money for himself and his rich Republican (Tea Party) friends. In his eyes, constitutional rights are only to be protected if you are rich and own a business!!!"
June 5, 2011 9:05 AM
Chris says: "Can we have a blog where we can see where Rick Scott is going to be? Then we can all show up there. We need to have protesters at every event he shows his ugly face at."
June 5, 2011 7:30 AM
Chris says: "Rick Scott is good at something. He is the worst Governor in the U.S. Congratulations on being #1 Rick."
June 5, 2011 6:37 AM
Ms. Lyons says: "O.K., so you close 6 prisons, NEFSH lay-off up to 150 people, want to drug-test people with no money, and NOW want to drug test all State employes? Hey, Rick -- by the way, how much money u making off of that being as your WIFE owns a drug testing company? Things that make you go Hmmmmm..."
June 4, 2011 9:41 PM
Ms. Lyons says: "O.K., so you close 6 prisons, NEFSH lay-off up to 150 people, want to drug-test people with no money, and NOW want to drug test all State employes? Hey, Rick -- by the way, how much money u making off of that being as your WIFE owns a drug testing company? Things that make you go Hmmmmm..."
June 4, 2011 9:41 PM
Navin Johnson says: "Change the SSID on your wireless router to "RICK_SCOTT_SUCKS!". Share your disgust woth your neighbors!"
June 4, 2011 6:13 PM
Mike Thomas says: "What's next from this menace? Seeling sponship rights to our schools? I can see it now.... Marlboro High School..... Smith and Wesson Elementary, Texaco Middle School.... and so on... If he can steal 22 million dollars and pay $180,000 fines... maybe he can create a job for me? No way... signing a pact with the devil is not an option. "
June 4, 2011 4:45 PM
Linda from Arcadia says: "The heartless bast#$% has ruined thousands of lives. I DIDN'T VOTE For him. I am a die hard democrat. This hearless man should be impeached."
June 4, 2011 4:22 PM
Linda from Arcadia says: "The heartless bast#$% has ruined thousands of lives. I DIDN'T VOTE For him. I am a die hard democrat. This hearless man should be impeached."
June 4, 2011 4:22 PM
Bigg Mike says: "I love how a married father of 3 has to work 2 full time jobs to suppot his family...then its all taken away. Thanks a**hole. My kids are now my retirement plan."
June 4, 2011 3:57 PM
Shirley Tompkins says: "I knew this man was a crook during the elections and did not vote for him. Now those that did are making us all suffer."
June 4, 2011 12:39 PM
susan says: "this site needs to up the Job Losses ticker. Rick Scott is adding more job losses daily."
June 4, 2011 12:28 AM
Jon Rollocks says: "This man turned down 2.4 billion dollars! He has done nothing to create jobs, other than drug testers. Those who voted for him should be ashamed and blamed for what they did to Florida."
June 2, 2011 9:48 PM
Meme from Miami says: "To all the STUPID PEOPLE that voted him in.....WHAT THE HECK DID YOU EXPECT FROM THIS DEVIL!!!!! Florida is FULL of stupid REPUBLICANS!!"
June 2, 2011 2:15 PM
Jimmy says: ""IMPEACH SCOTT" before it's to late."
June 2, 2011 11:07 AM
David Neal Benson says: "This guy is simply manic. Some folks here are making book on him failing to complete his first term. Not so much that he'd be recalled (good idea, but he'd need to do something really illegal, and ruthless isn't), but he'll quit when his own rats jump ship. He's a sad and lonely man."
June 1, 2011 10:11 PM
Rene says: "Republican voted for him...(tea party)"
May 31, 2011 11:57 AM
Sandy Bass says: "....to aviod any problems perhaps State business should take place in the Capital Bldg..and not behind closed doors in The Villages or anywhere else..."
May 31, 2011 11:54 AM
Sandy Bass says: "....to aviod any problems perhaps State business should take place in the Capital Bldg..and not behind closed doors in The Villages or anywhere else..."
May 31, 2011 11:54 AM
Suzanne L. says: "He is discouraging teachers at a time when the students need them most."
May 31, 2011 7:49 AM
Starr says: "He ran on a campaign on job creation, but never really said anything of substance. We can get him out quick enough in my opinion."
May 31, 2011 12:51 AM
scant436 says: "I gotta a good feeling Rick Scott is a one term governor. And worse thing is he makes his mother lie for him - what an idiot!
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May 30, 2011 4:29 PM
LeftNeck Chick says: "Rick Scott, is a disgrace to Florida. His nonsense "7 Steps to Create Jobs" plan should have been properly called "7 Steps to Destroy Jobs". He is a crook who refused to answer 75 times in hearings about Medicare fraud and he's a coward that can't stand the pressure of seniors' questions at the budget signing. I can't wait till next year when we can recall this awful man!"
May 30, 2011 1:49 PM
Pat says: "Scott excluded Democrats from his budget signing at the Villages. So much for democracy in Florida. A long time friend of the Bush family, can't be trusted. "
May 30, 2011 11:37 AM
Ryan says: "A true scumbag, you asked for him republicans! You got him! "
May 29, 2011 4:06 PM
michele says: "repeat this message, watch this blog fill:
RECALL RICK SCOTT"
May 29, 2011 2:46 PM
Vicki says: "In addition to all of the heinous things he has done, he's in bed with the Insurance companies. Now homeowners hit by hurricanes may have to make the repairs first and be reimbursed later. Plus the sinkhole debacle. This will hurt so many homeowners.
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May 29, 2011 2:04 PM
Kristi says: "Thank you ! There are some good, smart people in Fla. -Get out and VOTE people!"
May 29, 2011 11:32 AM
Pat Jordan says: "I shudder at the thought of what cuts the Florida people will hear about each day.. He doesn't seem to have a clue what Florida is about. This idea of enlarging Florida ports - to import "Made in America" "Tourists". I don't think so! And these cheap goods will be transported thru our state by truckers, side by side with the elderly drivers. Disaster in the making, as we have already seen. DFC can't handle the work load they had, now have fewer people. He really doesn't have a clue!! "
May 28, 2011 8:06 PM
Pat Jordan says: "I shudder at the thought of what cuts the Florida people will hear about each day.. He doesn't seem to have a clue what Florida is about. This idea of enlarging Florida ports - to import "Made in America" "Tourists". I don't think so! And these cheap goods will be transported thru our state by truckers, side by side with the elderly drivers. Disaster in the making, as we have already seen. DFC can't handle the work load they had, now have fewer people. He really doesn't have a clue!! "
May 28, 2011 8:06 PM
Kelly says: "It's time for a REAL bill of rights for hardworking Americans. Contract for Main Street http://nurses.bluestatedigital.com/affiliates/entry/msc1"
May 28, 2011 6:01 PM
Kelly says: "So Mr. Scott wants to run Florida "like a business." Fine. If that is how he wants operate, let's follow this line of logic to its natural conclusion, shall we?
A: "Florida should be run like a business." Mr. Scott is an employee of the People of Florida, who own the business "The State Of Florida."
B. Employment in Florida is under at-will employment terms, which means an employer may terminate an employee at any time.
C. We, the People of Florida, owners and operators of the business The State of Florida, are dissatisfied with Mr. Scott's employee performance. Mr. Sc ott’s conduct and employee demonstrates willful insubordination to the will of his employer, the People of Florida. He has repeatedly and recklessly endangered the lives and economic interests of thousands of Floridians through mismanagement and abuses of power entrusted to his within his position as Governor. We hereby terminate the employment of Rick Scott, effective immediately. Position of Governor will be advertised until (a more) qualified person is hired by the People.
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May 28, 2011 5:54 PM
ric de la bastide says: "i think rick scott is heartless"
May 28, 2011 4:21 PM
BIGGIE says: "I HOPE ALL WHO VOTED FOR TRICKY RICKY ARE WITH OUT A JOB NOW. HE USED THE SAME OLD TRICK THAT ALL REPUBLICAN CANIDATES USE AND THAT'S -USE PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BLAME FOR EVERYTHING. ALL YOU REPUBLICAN VOTERS FELL FOR THE LIES AND YOU WERE HAPPY AND CONTENT TO REMAIN IGNORANT TO THE FACTS ABOUT A KNOWN CROOK, BUT BECAUSE YOU HATE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES YOU VOTED FOR THIS CROOK.NOW A MAJORITY OF PEOPLE DISAPROVE OF RICK SCOTT ,WHAT WAS ON YOUR MIND WHEN YOU VOTED FOR HIM? NEXT UP THE ELIMINATE STATE RUN MEDICAID FUNDING THIS WILL WAKE UP SOME OLDER FAITHFUL REPUBLICANS WHO DO NOT WANT TO FACE THE FACTS THAT IF YOU ARE POOR,WORKING PERSON,NOT A MILLIONARE ,THAN YOU WILL GET THE SHAFT FROM THIS GOVENER."
May 28, 2011 6:54 AM
BIGGIE says: "I CAN NOT DONATE BECAUSE THE FIELD IS BLANK,WHAT GOES WHERE?"
May 28, 2011 6:32 AM
Doug says: "Scott's cut to Education spending is resulting in high school sports programs being cut. This is an all out attack on our children. This guy is a wack-job and needs to be recalled as quickly as possible."
May 28, 2011 6:03 AM
Cathy says: "Osceola and Seminole county is losing their juvenile detention centers that is 100 more correctional officer jobs I see the privatization train coming engine George, Jeb Bush, Chaney conductor and Scott the caboose
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May 27, 2011 10:23 PM
Theresa says: "Rick Scott does not care about Florida, how can people be so crazy to think he does. Who signs a budget for public education and buses in charter school students for the signing. This guy does not need to be the Governor of Florida because he acts like he is the Governor of the rich people who don't care about the middle class or the poor."
May 27, 2011 4:58 PM
jay says: "I hope those that voted for this egotist ,who bought his office with money he acquired by selling off his interest in a company just prior to it being fined one of the largest fines for Medicare fraud, are happy with the results- look at the mess we're in NOW !!!!!!!!! How do we get him out of there? RECALL????"
May 27, 2011 4:18 PM
Beth says: "I work for PBS...nuff said!"
May 27, 2011 11:08 AM
Robert says: "This man belongs no where near local, state or federal government. He's single handedly crippled Florida's best possible investment in infrastructure by killing high-speed rail, light rail, money for educators and monies for first responders such as fire and police. In short he's done nothing but whittle our state, the 4th largest in the nation into a hole that it will take decades to climb out of. We need to be trend setters, we need to invest in the growth of our economies and support those people and positions that serve to support our state collectively in said endevours. Invest in Florida and Florida will invest in you. Recall Rick Scott!"
May 27, 2011 11:08 AM
scottisafool says: "Rick Scott is a menace to our state. He wants to create jobs by bringing in new businesses to FL, but he's cutting funding for education! What businesses are going to want to hire UNEDUCATED employees?"
May 27, 2011 10:34 AM
David Gilbert says: "Does Florida allow for a recall of the governor?"
May 27, 2011 10:33 AM
Lynn DeLellis says: "It is unfortunate that a slick campaign using his millions was so easily able to fool Floridians. This Govenor is going to hurt all Floridians, no matter what party they are affiliated with. This is a man who is an ego maniac who thinks he is running a fortune 500 company with him as the CEO. Floridians ignored his shady past and lack of experience and those of us who didn't vote for him have to suffer along with them."
May 26, 2011 3:55 PM
Terryl Nichols says: "I can`t believe he cut DCF. Its bad enough they were having problems doing their job with the budget they had. So many children are in danger.
What a JACK HOLE. he needs to be out of there before he really does damage to this state and robs it blind"
May 26, 2011 8:40 AM
Thoth Calvert says: "This man is the face of EVIL ... he is a classic psychopath ... a criminal. We need to demand that the Federal Government re-open the investigation ... put him in prison where he belongs and make him pay all the money back. "
May 26, 2011 2:56 AM
Jimmie says: "Privatize everything, pay 8.00 hour to the workers and retire you buds as millionares in the higher positions. Lock 1 person up and get rich. That is the privatized way, ask Bush, Chaney and Ex Federal Judge Puryear."
May 25, 2011 11:11 PM
Connie says: "Privatize the kitchen sink Bushman"
May 25, 2011 11:00 PM
Sandra L Zike says: "Thanks Rick! My husband lost his job with an Engineering firm thanks to your High Speed Rail veto. AND my niece is bring a unwanted baby in this world that our tax $$ will pay for forever."
May 25, 2011 9:05 PM
Robin says: "Please note what he did at the polls with no discussion. How can we stop this man?"
May 25, 2011 2:50 PM
nurserobin@inbox.com says: "I find it hard to believe Rick Scott knows what he is doing, but even more so really cares. This man is for the wealthy and is abolishing the rest of us either by increasing the number of those unemployed or those who will be loosing their jobs. 331,247 so far."
May 25, 2011 2:45 PM
JIm says: "He's a crook. Worst than the others. He will ruin Florida as all the yankees did years ago. We need a state for the people, not the banks, insurance and amusement park industries."
May 25, 2011 12:24 PM
Mary Beth says: "Seven words: Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail of Florida Act."
May 25, 2011 11:28 AM
Robert says: "He is here because the wonderful conservative republicans of this state decided to drag us all back 100 years in logic and reality...he and his people are to blame."
May 25, 2011 8:46 AM
Rebecca K says: "How could FREE money for High Speed Rail be a waste to tax payers? I see jobs with that, and yet he shot that down."
May 25, 2011 3:05 AM
Rebecca K says: "How could FREE money for High Speed Rail be a waste to tax payers? I see jobs with that, and yet he shot that down."
May 25, 2011 3:05 AM
Anna Purtell says: "Is anyone trying to start a do-over of the 2010 election? Bet there would be an aboutface!!!!!"
May 24, 2011 7:39 PM
Kate says: "I am losing my job of 18 years becuase of his education cuts! What will THESE CUTS do to THE CHILDREN and their education!!"
May 23, 2011 8:00 AM
Rafael Concepcion says: "Stop all the senseless conservative legislation and start to sign bills that will create jobs.On the other hand keep up the good job so we can fire you in four years. "
May 23, 2011 12:58 AM
CAROLYN says: "I saw him yesterday on "Facing Florida" and all he could (and can) talk about is taking the credit for unemployment going down under his watch! I guess it never occured to him that all the "99ers" that exausted their unemployment in the last 4 months and are no longer being counted as UNEMPLOYED are the reason!!! STOP taking credit for something you had nothing to do with you big goofy looking jacka--! Go out and really work on creating jobs so families can keep their homes, cars and food on the table!!!"
May 22, 2011 3:33 PM
Ken Sayers says: "he was a crook before he was elected. You expected something different after?"
May 22, 2011 2:31 PM
Tallahassee Girl says: "I'm 22, I have a college degree, and I can't even get a callback from McDonald's ... something is seriously wrong here!"
May 22, 2011 12:11 PM
Kevin Lloyd Durette, Spring Hill FL says: "After a multi-million-dollar inauguration, signs bearing his name on our roads, and the destruction of a well-planned, highly needed, and citizen-mandated rail system, anybody willing to take even the smallest leap of inductive reasoning would label this criminal as the big-business hack that he is. I guess the rich and powerful don't need rail systems or even paved roads; they have private jets. Meanwhile, other states reap the benefits of our federal tax dollars. Even an "axe the tax" ultra-conservative should find some sense in taking advantage of the fair share of money that has already been appropriated. To not do so is clearly an attempt to sabotage Obama and the Democratic Party for political gain."
May 22, 2011 12:27 AM
David says: "Our organization will labor arduously to insure this con man is impeached, removed from office and properly prosecuted for blatant massive Medicare fraud!
http:www.americansunitedforjustice.org Join us today! United We Stand!
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May 21, 2011 7:18 PM
Kahala Lei in Punta Gorda says: "Rick is a selfish ___ who sucks the future out of Florida. GOD will repay him for the mess he is putting our future and kids through!"
May 21, 2011 7:17 PM
Jimica L. says: "He just caused Jacksonvilee, FL to have the first black mayor EVER because he came here to support the white candidate. No one likes him."
May 21, 2011 4:45 PM
CAROLYN says: "It also made me SICK to see his poor old Mother up there stumping for him, knowing that he had stolen from her and all her group! SHAME ON YOU RICK SCOTT! CROOOOK!"
May 21, 2011 3:01 PM
CAROLYN says: "CINDY~YOU ARE SOOOO RIGHT! ALEX SINK WOULD HAVE DONE US SO RIGHT!!! I AM A TOTAL DEMOCRAT AND I MISS CHARLIE CRIST! AT LEAST HE WAS HUMANE AND CARED FOR THE PEOPLE! HE HELPED THE UNEMPLOYED FOLKS~THE TEACHERS~PUBLIC SERVANTS ETC! CHUCK WHERE ARE YOU???
RICK SCOTT~STOP THAT STUPID GRIN- YOU LOOK LIKE A JACKASS!!!
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May 21, 2011 2:49 PM
Tina Crumpacker says: ""Minorities, the working class, the elderly, the disabled and the poor people of
Florida are facing real dark days in the years to come all thanks to this INSANE
CORPORATE CRIMINAL and unless people start paying attention and REALLY RISING UP
NOW whatever you do later may be too little too late. This is the man whose
company STOLE and DEFRAUDED Medicare and Medicaid out of BILLIONS of Dollars and
got away with it to become Florida's Governor! " WAKE UP YOUNG VOTERS, YOU WERE ASLEEP IN 2010 THIS IS THE RESULT OF APATHY!"
May 21, 2011 12:57 PM
floridapoolbum@yahoo.com says: "I could never understand why anyone would vote for Rick Scott. Scott is a millionaire and the former CEO of the nation's largest for-profit hospital chain, Columbia/HCA. Shortly after he stepped down, the company paid the largest fine for Medicare fraud ever assessed. The main either "dumbed up" or "pleaded the 5th" way to many times to even have the appearance of innocence. You know he was a crook before the election. Now he is pushing a lame plan for rail in Orlando. I'll bet that he is enthusiastic about this plan because he has secret financial interests in it. Once a thief, always a thief. Even a lot of Republicans can't stand him and his backward policies. "
May 21, 2011 12:32 AM
Mr. Crawford says: "I had to leave Florida to find work. There is just nothing going on that could keep me in my beloved home state! GET RICK OUT!"
May 20, 2011 11:37 PM
Steve says: "Rick's a dick and shouldn't be in there. I'm a teacher and he's doing more harm than good. Our children's future is at stake with this loser. Boo Rick Scott!"
May 20, 2011 9:14 PM
http://twitter.com/#!/littlepig1 says: "Voter Fraud? really? and Rick Scott is gonna tell us about fraud? Guess he wld know 1st hand."
May 20, 2011 4:15 PM
http://twitter.com/#!/littlepig1 says: "a Gov who does not believe in science? "Global Climate Change" A gov who does not believe in Clear air & water and our Everglades? Gave away our #HSR and giving away our state. `a Gov who wants to put ppl out-of-work and not to work. Oh and a CROOK who also bought the election & only got there by a nose. "
May 20, 2011 4:00 PM
Marybeth says: "Give the people back the state.
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May 20, 2011 1:07 PM
Heather L. says: "Now our insurance rates have been liberally raised?!? He is surely in the deep pockets of big business and those of use to barely able to meet our mortgage are paying the price. One hurricane and this state is in big trouble. OUT this guy NOW!!! Time to go, it's just "not a good fit". ...Consider yourself fired without severance pay, you've been paid. Adios! "
May 20, 2011 10:30 AM
Elka Zwick says: "He's even worse than Jeb and Crist. That's pretty hard to beat."
May 20, 2011 2:59 AM
Bryn says: "Rick Scott isn't even from Florida. He's nothing but a carpetbagger!"
May 20, 2011 12:22 AM
Jennifer says: "Corporate zombies, like Rick Scott, should not be allowed to purchase seats in government. Let's work to get 100% PUBLIC funding ONLY of ALL elections! See "Greens VS Greed on Facebook & let's get the corporate "Igors" out!"
May 19, 2011 11:41 PM
Tracey says: "I lost my job today. 25 years as a professional educator. Thanks, Rick"
May 19, 2011 9:38 PM
Cass says: ""Let them eat cake" said the King of France... and then the people replied "off with his head". People rise up in outrage for the same reasons today as they did hundreds of years ago."
May 19, 2011 7:50 PM
Cassandra in Stuart, FL says: "I work for the FL Dept of Health as a certified nurse midwife. I have 20+ years of experience in a high risk profession. I am paid much less than medical professionals in the private sector but I love working for the health department and taking care of those who can't get maternity care elsewhere. I haven't had a raise in years and I am outraged at the treatment of those of us who have given years of our lives to care for the underserved. Now we are all fearful of their "workforce reduction plan" (ie being fired for no reason). He is know crook and con man when he ran the Hospital Corporation of America and was fined millions for federal fraud with Medicaid and Medicare.
This is outrageous. Who voted for this megalomaniac? If you did, you get the government you deserve."
May 19, 2011 5:06 PM
Cindy says: "Alex Sink where are you. Let's recall Rick Scott and put the right Governer in Tally."
May 19, 2011 12:58 PM
Cindy says: "Alex Sink where are you. Let's recall Rick Scott and put the right Governer in Tally."
May 19, 2011 12:58 PM
S. Hempel says: "Rick Scott hates the middle class. 3% pay cut to state workers after over 5 years of no raises of any kind?
How is it supposed to stimulate the economy when I don't have any extra money to spend?!
To add insult to injury, he got rid of the DROP program - depriving thousands of workers the main way they save up their retirement money.
What do we have to do to get rid of this guy?!"
May 18, 2011 9:00 PM
kesha Murray says: "He has to be STOPPED! This is not even the worst that he has planned for our state - just the beginning - THIS HAS TO STOP NOW!"
May 18, 2011 8:41 PM
A.O. says: "Worst governor in history. I hope the people who voted for this joker are happy. It sure isn't going to get better until he's gone!"
May 18, 2011 7:23 PM
Debbie says: "Ricks a Dick"
May 18, 2011 6:53 PM
Debbie says: "Ricks a Dick"
May 18, 2011 6:53 PM
Deborah says: "Lets do a recall"
May 18, 2011 6:51 PM
Robert Sanders says: "This is the crap you get when you elect a known CROOK and a dumb ass. Hope you like it Repub`s"
May 18, 2011 2:16 PM
Robert says: "The people of Florida have actually an dfinally proven once and for all that the coined term "Flori-duh" fits well for having elected this singularly incompetent individual and the rest of the Republicans that have destroyed the State itse.f. Disgusting to say the least."
May 18, 2011 11:42 AM
Leslie in Naples says: "Can only take solace that this idiot will only serve one term. I have never been a campaign helper However i will be a volunteer supporter for whoever runs against this moron. Like most republicans he is looking out for the wealthy and large companies and screw the rest of us. I am handicapped but will do whatever I can so support his opposition in the next election..SCOTT is the worst thing to hit Florida in a very long time."
May 17, 2011 1:37 PM
MJ says: "I voted for Alex Sink and what did I get, this creep who thinks he's royalty. He wants to be King Rick of the Country of Florida. Get to work indeed! Sure if you are one of the Tea Party you can get hired. I wonder if Florida will survive or ever recover from King Rick. I sure hope he doesn't make it all four years. Is there a way to get him out of office? This entire country has it's values skewed. The most vulnerable are always the first to get the shaft. Other countries respect their senior citizens and protect their children. Why don't OUR elected officials want to do the same? It's all about politics and not people. I just have a feeling that getting rid of him will not be possible. It was so obvious all during his campaign that he was dishonest and fake and people fell for his line anyway. How sad. I personally only know of two people who voted for him and I tell them personally he's an idiot. The rich will get richer with him and the poor will get poorer and there will be no middle class in this entire country anymore. And of course he doesn't have any kids to send to school so education is not important at all. One can only hope that he will be made to be sorry some day."
May 16, 2011 10:13 PM
darlenesteadman says: "rick scott is the worst person ,that has ever been in office in florida .thank god i didn:t vote for him."
May 16, 2011 9:52 PM
darlenesteadman says: "rick scott is the worst person ,that has ever been in office in florida .thank god i didn:t vote for him."
May 16, 2011 9:52 PM
John R says: "He made all his money be ripping of and commiting fraud to the tax payers of america. Why would anything change now that he is in office?????"
May 16, 2011 9:00 PM
Greg Bennett says: "IMPEACH RICK AND GET ALEX SINK IN OFFICE!! "
May 16, 2011 5:16 PM
Ferdenn says: "Congratulations Grifter Rick. You have created jobs in China building a free factory for Bing that will hire Chinese workers. Even Jeb Bush incentivized Scripps to come to Fl. The PRC thanks you for the jobs."
May 16, 2011 3:38 PM
Steve P. says: "He is the wierd dude with them googlie eyeballs.He even looks like he escaped from an institution! Sick bitch!!"
May 16, 2011 3:04 PM
Joe says: "This guy is truly pure evil. If you think he has any good plans for our state you are very misinformed and easily fooled."
May 16, 2011 2:28 PM
Jim Trebowski says: "Two questions: Why is Ricky and the Florida legislature refusing to submit to drug-tests themselves?
And Where are the "Pink Slip Dean Canon" bumperstickers?"
May 16, 2011 10:40 AM
bro says: ":::::: RECALL the VAMPIRE ::::::
dont let this greedy pig DESTROY FLORIDA !"
May 16, 2011 3:26 AM
Hopeless in St Pete says: "How does he sleep at night? Oh wait... he's a vampire... sucking the life out of Floridians one at a time... never mind. "
May 16, 2011 2:51 AM
Hopeless in St Pete says: "How does he sleep at night? Oh wait... he's a vampire... sucking the life out of Floridians one at a time... never mind. "
May 16, 2011 2:51 AM
Jeff Borden says: "I was at the protest today in Daytona Beach. We need alot more to participate. People are starving under Scott. He's a criminal. He is going to shred the rest of this state if we continue to allow it."
May 16, 2011 1:35 AM
Debbie J says: "Just looking at him is creepy! I just can't believe he was elected! I sure Hope he doesn't do irreparable damage to Florida! Is there Anyway he would leave quietly."
May 15, 2011 11:57 PM
David Money says: "I know one person no matter the office can create jobs. Bit he or she can create an atmosphere that will. Rick Scott promised jobs and has not delivered, rather he has cut jobs in a most important profession.
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May 15, 2011 11:21 PM
Sharon says: "This useless lump of coal got elected because people sat on their hands. There were 1 million more Dems in FL than Repubs, not close to 700,000 more. The State is Left Leaning, why do we have so man rightwing jerks destroying us. I hope people pay attention now!!! Now he's mandated that Govt employees buy prescriptions by mail to out-of-state pharmacies..losing tens of thousands of State jobs. This guy is mean and hateful!! I wish he goes to bed and never wakes up ever. I mean it!!!
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May 15, 2011 10:49 PM
Brenda says: "How do we get rid of Rick???"
May 15, 2011 5:34 PM
Mary Crawford says: "He need`s to be gone from Office BEFORE he ruin`s FOLRIDA"
May 15, 2011 2:55 PM
Larry says: "Scott promised jobs and all he does is fire people and veto any new jobs"
May 15, 2011 2:30 PM
Fern Kicha says: "I received my sample absentee ballot, but I never received my official ballot. I am a registered Democrat and would have voted for Alex Sink. I wonder how many other offical absentee ballots of registered Democrats were never sent out. This should be investigated."
May 15, 2011 6:34 AM
Gary says: "Continuing in my Masters Progrm for Elementary Education despite the fact that I am scared about the future of teaching in Florida. We need good teachers and I will be one regardless of this man's backwards ideas in all areas"
May 14, 2011 9:03 PM
Debbie says: "2nd year teacher not being reassigned due to his "no tenure" rule...after being awarded for my merit! Crazy way to do business!"
May 14, 2011 8:59 PM
STEM Teacher says: "Let's put the lawyers to work. Name calling won't solve anything. I'm sure the legislature broke a few laws while enacting the worst agenda, punishing the poor, the sick and every public worker except his Tallahassee cronies. Where can I contribute for a class action lawsuit?"
May 14, 2011 8:11 PM
Bob M. says: ""This guy needs to be booed in every single public forum he appears by an overwhelming majority of those in attendance. "
Leave Rick & don't ever come back. That is the next House & Senate Bill for you to sign. Sign yourself Gone!"
May 14, 2011 3:56 PM
Steve says: "He has turned the Governor's office into a crime scene. He needs to be in a striped uniform and leg irons.
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May 14, 2011 3:04 PM
Bohemian says: "Wait and see what's next. Rick wants to close down ten prisons and release 10,000 inmates.... Where are they going to find work? The only job they can do is on you, rob, murder, and rape."
May 14, 2011 1:25 PM
OBD says: "http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/
They have a poll on there to rate tricky rick....please go and vote on it. Its on the bottom right of home page...OBD"
May 14, 2011 11:51 AM
Bridget says: "How did this guy get elected? "
May 14, 2011 11:45 AM
Jim Frey says: "How do we rid ourselves of this guy. Can we impeach him and get him out of office?
Would writting to our Congressmen to help or are they part of his wrong doing?
Get him out of office beforen we are all jobless!"
May 14, 2011 10:19 AM
DMM says: "This scrolls too fast......post this elsewhere that is slower."
May 14, 2011 1:15 AM
Stewart Loeblich says: "Tar and feathering the rascal is too good for the likes of this scoundrel who stole millions from Medicare and now turns down millions od dollars for High speed rail and 10,000 jobs-Skelator you deserve a good ass kick in the b---ls you low life corporate raider lackey wannabe politico!"
May 14, 2011 12:49 AM
T. Mack says: "Hey, Rick, not everyone gets $300 million like you when they're fired."
May 13, 2011 9:27 PM
Leda Andrews says: "Let's get to work,recalling Rick Scott!"
May 13, 2011 1:57 PM
Lisa Titus says: "Privitize State Parks? That's a new one. I really will have to visit his plans.But I don't see what good he is doing or even heard of anyone who likes this guy.show me."
May 13, 2011 1:34 PM
Lisa Titus says: "Privitize State Parks? That's a new one. I really will have to visit his plans.But I don't see what good he is doing or even heard of anyone who likes this guy.show me."
May 13, 2011 1:34 PM
Recall Rick! says: "Pink Slip is a cute word for "You're Fired!" Get the Donald in Nationwide and get anyone else in Statewide.Just keep passing on the truth the people will hear!"
May 13, 2011 1:32 PM
Student Near says: "If he thinks his mom is his Lord, then who is watching her decisions! You know she sweettalked to get him in! sorry but that doesn't run a state Rick."
May 13, 2011 1:30 PM
Read More says: "Reliable source tells me that R.Scott also plans to take away a meal a day away for only 2 crappy meals for prison inmates.Pink Slip this guy already! I will gladly give $50/mo. up of my foodstamps!"
May 13, 2011 1:28 PM
Look Out says: "Rick Scott plans to make Florida prison inmates pay for their own toilet paper! Um that's not gonna be pretty for those without support."
May 13, 2011 1:26 PM
Bryant Rabell says: "We are not your employees!!!!!!!!!!!
Teamsters Local 79 is my Union for life!"
May 13, 2011 12:29 PM
jbeezz says: "lorida has no recall law. The voters got what they voted for and are now pi$$ing and moaning about how bad he is. It's time that the voters got a taste what not knowing who you are voting for can do to you. He is a known thief and scam artist. The sad part is that all of the citizens of Florida are being punished as well as the misinformed who voted this scumbag into the highest office in the State. HOW could you NOT KNOW that he would do these things??!!
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May 13, 2011 11:12 AM
Steve Schluessler says: "Scoot is only recouping the $74 Million he spent to buy his job."
May 12, 2011 11:18 PM
Richard Rubin says: "I can only describe him(at this time) with three distinct words. ONE VILE DOUCHE'BAG!!!"
May 12, 2011 12:57 AM
Bobby G. says: "At least he wont be charging the Fl. taxpayers with $75 hair cuts!"
May 11, 2011 10:59 PM
Eturner says: "I have never been so disgusted in all my life. This guy makes Jeb Bush look like the best governor in history. "
May 11, 2011 4:10 PM
gogobroadzilla says: "lov the lawn gnome comment"
May 11, 2011 1:06 PM
Angela Bell says: "I have never seen a governor of this calibre before in my life. This man is a monster. Instead of creating jobs for people he is worried about a what...a fashion trend? You gotta be kidding. I guess it's true what they say, as long as he's well taken care of he can give a damn about others."
May 10, 2011 5:26 PM
mike s says: "let's RECALL RICK"
May 10, 2011 4:49 PM
Alicia Fontay says: "I'm a 2nd year teacher and I'm leaving the field of education. Florida ranks 49th, in teacher pay...now you want to increase my class size and cut my pay. BYE!"
May 9, 2011 11:35 PM
elizabeth pales says: "Heard he even wants to privitize the state parks!!! What is he smoking???"
May 9, 2011 6:08 PM
Caleb Box says: "Thank you, Rick Scott, for targeting the ONLY insurance group in this state that would give me anything NEARLY affordable for home insurance. Why don't we take all the money you have stashed away and see how well you cope.
Who's padding your pocket for this? Allstate? (they wanted 3x what Citizens charges me) "
May 9, 2011 2:09 PM
Caleb Box says: "There's only one appropriate place for Rick Scott... PRISON! Forget a pink slip, lets send him to the Federal Pen!"
May 9, 2011 2:07 PM
Susan Taylor says: "This "creature" needs to crawl back under his rock...along with those who voted for him."
May 9, 2011 1:29 PM
Gloria Lynn says: "Rick Scott murdering women, children, the aged, the disabled and the unemployed while he lines his own pockets with ill gotten gains. Impeach him and remove him from office immediately before he murders more citizens."
May 8, 2011 3:49 PM
Will Livsey says: "I grew up in the Tampa bay area. Real Florida values are stewardship to the environment---and generosity of spirit! Rick Scott displays neither. If environmentalists/ Progressives/ Gays/Lesbians/ True People of faith --get together--we are the majority! Let's get him OUT!"
May 8, 2011 2:39 PM
raysbb159 says: "how do we get rid of this guy ?, never ever ever ever will he be re-elected to this state , and id like to see him gone now , raciest !"
May 7, 2011 11:52 AM
Doug Lashbrook says: "This is the first time reading this website and honestly, I'm impressed. But more importantly what are Floridians doing about being ripped off by this non-convicted crook who bought his way into the Governor's mansion?"
May 7, 2011 10:29 AM
Kathy Bell says: "IMPEACH the crook before you all lose your jobs!"
May 7, 2011 4:05 AM
Kathy Bell says: "We Need a new movie being filmned on location and maybe they will pay attention. You are taking away the history from our children!
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May 7, 2011 4:04 AM
Kathy Bell says: "Stop the closure of Wakulla State Lodge and let the locals work!!!!!!!!!!!"
May 7, 2011 4:03 AM
Kathy Bell says: "How much is your wallet getting padded with all this wise decision making?
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May 7, 2011 4:02 AM
Kathy Bell says: "what an idiot! Is he the special needs poster child for incompetent!
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May 7, 2011 4:00 AM
Kathy Bell says: "closing a monumental and historic state park"
May 7, 2011 3:59 AM
Kathy Bell says: "What ever happened to saving beautiful items just because of the historical value! What an idiot to close this park. The park is great! You are the one that needs a pink slip Scotty!
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May 7, 2011 3:55 AM
Frank Greco says: "Rick Scott will cost this state 700,000 jobs. He gave 60 0f his friends jobs @ $100,000 a piece."
May 6, 2011 9:33 PM
Teresa B says: "With the budget cuts he is proposing for Florida's disabled, I stand now to lose my job! This jerk has to go!"
May 6, 2011 9:20 PM
I WISH says: "We can't fire him. We can only throw our anger in his direction. He'll probably get reelected. It's hopeless."
May 6, 2011 8:33 PM
F.Castano says: "We are the taxpayers! We own homes and pay property taxes so we're already contributing to our pensions. I have 10 years worth of property tax statements to prove it!"
May 6, 2011 11:06 AM
MonkeyShines says: "He's a bad thing for Florida.
Let people know:
Little Ricky & the Pi$$ Ta$ter$
http://www.zazzle.com/little_ricky_scott_pt_fantasy_band_shirt-235454727326843420"
May 5, 2011 10:03 PM
Bill Mills says: "The people really got what they ask for huh? A walking, talking lawn gnome,,,,
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May 5, 2011 8:41 PM
Bill Mills says: "The people really got what they ask for huh? A walking, talking lawn gnome,,,,
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May 5, 2011 8:41 PM
Bill Mills says: "The people really got what they ask for huh? A walking, talking lawn gnome,,,,
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May 5, 2011 8:41 PM
Bill Mills says: "The people really got what they ask for huh? A walking, talking lawn gnome,,,,
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May 5, 2011 8:41 PM
Jul San says: "Maybe we should all boycott taxes. I would like to take some extra money home so I can continue to live. Sounds to me that the Federal Government doesn't know how to control Rick's habits."
May 4, 2011 9:25 AM
frank scott says: "Just look at the dumb bastard, what more do you need?"
May 3, 2011 7:08 PM
Heywood Jablowme says: "Rick "Skelator Face" Scott is a giant bag of douche that should be removed from office at the first available opportunity. He's the worst thing to happen to this state since Hurricane Andrew (and I mean no disrespect to Hurricane Andrew)."
May 3, 2011 11:39 AM
Kathy Hass says: "I make 23,800$ a year after ten years of public service, with Asperger's son on Medicaid. Now Rick Scott wants to charge me 3% state income tax , and I have no idea what he is going to do to Medicaid, etc. Where's the JOBS? He is cutting mine!"
May 2, 2011 10:48 PM
PassingOutThePickSlip says: "If I had more money i be passing out the Pick slip bumpers to every neighbor in my neigborhood. i need to raise 600.00 to get over 2000 bumber sticks and fliers. "
May 2, 2011 9:09 PM
bird says: "Rick scott doesnt clapp his hands, he rubbs his hands faster than he can think watch as he claps his hands, "
May 2, 2011 9:07 PM
Wayne H. says: ""Anyone but the Dick in 2014!" Start making your signs and posting them now. Especially at the state line signs, where he has put his name on every one."
May 2, 2011 11:45 AM
harry says: "dick scot i mean rick scot is
a good boy. Ask his mom"
May 1, 2011 7:04 PM
ThrowHimOut says: "Rick Scott is proof positive why the Tea Party, the Republican party's far right wing cannot be trusted. Throw the bums out -- every last one of them, starting with this right wing bigot, thieving, lying scum first. He is a disgusting excuse for a human being."
May 1, 2011 4:00 PM
Lothar Bergeest says: "Many of us wonder how it was possible for so many voters to have been so lazy and uninformed to elect this man. His legacy will hurt many people for a long time."
May 1, 2011 3:43 PM
Dave E says: "I know we can't recall this thief but how about impeachment? If not impeachment, how about indictment and conviction? "
May 1, 2011 10:56 AM
Tim Franklin says: "Rick Scott is the worst kind of crook. He got rich off of screwing sick people, and is making it easier for others to continue doing it. FL Gov Rick Scott is ordering drug testing for all public employees. And YOU are paying for it. Oh, forgot to mention, it's being done by HIS company. You are paying HIM! Did you vote for him? Do you feel like a rube?"
April 30, 2011 3:25 PM
Julz Cape Canaveral says: "so maybe if Rick and the Republicans want women to have an ultra sound before an abortion (to line the pockets of his old medical cronies no less) they could see fit to pay for them.
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April 30, 2011 7:35 AM
Sully Sylvester says: "Cant fight statistics...first time i read this site. Its absolutely horrific wat i have read regarding unemployment here in Florida. Its horrific and uncalled for!!"
April 30, 2011 1:29 AM
Monica says: "Talk about medical fraud....haven't heard a word from him mentioning the insane monthly premiums (about $8 a month) which are nowhere near what a normal person contributes to medical. "
April 29, 2011 11:00 PM
Joy Cohen says: "Overt racism no bar to mainstream politics
www.msnbc.msn.com
April 28: Rachel Maddow shares a clip of an argument by Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern that shows that you actually can really be in mainstream national party politics right now and be overtly white supremacist."
April 29, 2011 1:20 PM
Kat-Largo, FL says: "absolutely incredible that this guy is still in office!! "
April 29, 2011 10:36 AM
David Costello says: "Maybe there is a silver lining to the black cloud that is Rick Scott. We've been under fascist republican control in Florida for a couple of decades, but it seems the opposition has been asleep at the wheel. WELL, WE'RE AWAKE NOW. Thank you Dean Cannon and Rick Scott. You too Haridopolus. You can all get a real job if anyone will hire your thieving asses. "
April 29, 2011 6:36 AM
Randy Simmons says: "I guess the thinking is, that by cutting funding for the homeless and special needs children, they'll just go away."
April 28, 2011 10:12 PM
Judy Bell says: "I did NOT vote for this clown, I named him Snake Face, he is a snake and looks like one. Anyway Snake Face's goal is to widen the gap between rich and poor. He is doing a bang up job. Good grief I'm stuck here, house just not worth selling right now. We are not upside down, but I sure hate giving it away. I am so concerned with the damage this snake is doing and going to do we just might give up and walk away anyway. :-("
April 28, 2011 8:45 PM
rick m says: "stand up for your rights Floridians, drugs test the poor? Drug abuse knows no boundaries between rich or poor. drug test all public, paid by tax payers officials, there would a helluva lot of jobs for honest people to fill."
April 28, 2011 6:27 PM
Maui MItch says: "The voting system is a joke. It's been proven to be very capable of being rigged remotely because we vote in private booths. I'm not ashamed to vote in public in front of anyone. He's still not been held accountable for all the billion$ he stole! WTF? Felons aren't eligible for office! I guess as governor, he's PARDONED himself! "
April 28, 2011 6:18 PM
Rick M says: "Scott is with out doubt an absolute idiot. however fellow Floridians someone voted for him!! the sad truth is he's in the position his puppet masters wanted him in and can destroy this great state. don't you get it? he doesn't care if you like him or not, mission accomplished, his constituents know he's a moron too. but he will make them fat and rich off of your hard work. fear not Floridians this not the only state in this situation it goes nation wide!!!!! remember this when you tell your children and grand children to look up to our so called, leaders? and that only in the united states can you work hard and save for your future, so your political leaders can literally steel it away from you, legally with the blessings of other elected officials that have their hands out for a cut!!!!"
April 28, 2011 6:14 PM
Christopher Torres says: "What Rick Scott has done for Florida has hurt us in such little time. Florida has so many problems that could have been fixed if Everyone's voice was heard, but the idiots we are to have elected him in the first place. PINK SLIP RICK. "
April 28, 2011 2:47 PM
sarah sullivan says: ""LET'S GET TO WORK"...ON FIRING RICK SCOTT...ONLY THING THAT HE CARES ABOUT IS HIS WEALTHY FRIENDS... NOT THE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED..NOT THE SICK WITHOUT INSURANCE.. NOT THE TEACHERS NOR THE STUDENTS..NOT THE AVERAGE WORKING CLASS...ONLY THE WEALTHY.... SUCH A DISGRACE..AM ASHAMED THAT SOMEONE LIKE HIM GOT IN THE FLORIDA GOVENOR'S OFFICE.... NOTHING BUT A CROOK!!! CAMPAIGN SLOGAN....HELL YES!!! 'LET'S GET TO WORK" ON FIRING RICK SCOTT."
April 28, 2011 11:33 AM
Michelle Santos says: "This is why i didnt vote for this hypocritical self indulgent spoiled prick!"
April 28, 2011 10:37 AM
Kim Pate says: "The campaign slogan was "Let's get to work", not "Let's get to work screwing Florida". I've seen no new jobs created, only cuts in necessary services. Our kids education? Really?"
April 27, 2011 9:56 PM
aubry says: "i voted. not for rick scott. and frankly, i support voldemort more than i support rick scott. give him the slip."
April 27, 2011 9:07 PM
Linda Curry says: "This idiot is destroying Florida.From Education to jobs.Ask yourselves why would someone spend so much of their on money just to be Gov. He has a much bigger agenda.Seriously do we want to give this guy another 100 days.Someone please send me something to sign via-email so we can get this nut job outta here a.s.a.p. TLCurry7@tampabay.rr.com"
April 27, 2011 11:00 AM
Richard Mudd says: "331,247 Pink Slips!! That is as far as one can get away from JOB CREATION!!!!
During his campaign all he talked about was jobs, now in office he has eliminated and vetoed the Bullet Train. How many lies before the voting public realizes they need to take a closer look at who they are really voting for. The so called "Tea Party", or a viable candidate."
April 27, 2011 7:12 AM
Sandy Smith says: "Read your history. When FDR tried some austerity measures he threw the economy back into the previous dip. People who are working are not on the dole. They purchase goods and services and pay taxes."
April 26, 2011 9:28 PM
George King says: "Fire your consultant friends, take a 50% pay cut too."
April 26, 2011 9:14 PM
George says: "Congratulations Rick Scott! You are succeeding is making the gap wider between the poor and the VERY WEALTHY! If the project isn't in the interest of the rich, Rick Doesn't even consider it!"
April 26, 2011 6:39 PM
Vanessa Williams says: "The voters put him in office and they should not complain about the job he is doing. They got what thery voted for and more. The teachers and state workers that voted for him need to start being more interested in what the person is reaaly all about. He wants to make sure that he remains rich."
April 26, 2011 2:47 PM
jbruno says: "Who elected this clown? He looks like a psycho and is now acting like another irresponsible, arrogant Republican Governor. It's as though they want to help the wealthy corporations, you know, the ones that don't pay taxes...to create a third world country here in the USA. They can then control the cost of labor here like they can in other countries...that is what this is really about. They take away the last-standing unions that are in their way. Our unions support the Democrats...our PAC dollars go to the Dems who help with funding education and other programs that help the elderly, poor, and children. If the Republicans make our unions go away, that is less money for their opponents to campaign against them.
So, my question...again...who elected this clown? Now that he is in office, isn't there some way to ge him out before the end of his 4-year term? "
April 26, 2011 1:36 PM
Jacob Jones says: "Rick Scott is a self serving idiot!"
April 26, 2011 12:10 PM
B.T. says: "What a wolf in sheep's clothing. I think a lot were deceived:{ Rick Scott is sending Florida's education back into the Dark Ages with all his cuts. Why should I be forced to pay into a state run retirement? I would just as soon contribute to my own private fund like I have been doing. My daughter and her family will be on welfare with his cuts to the D.O.C. and forced contributions to retirement. This dictator needs to GO!!!!"
April 26, 2011 11:17 AM
Clarence says: "Really? These are your answers to the problems that face our state and nation? I only hope you don't get to complete a full term of office. "
April 26, 2011 10:08 AM
Jacqueline Browne says: "Yet another Republican Gov blaming the working class for the mess THEY and their rich cronies created. Sure it's not wall street who robbed us blind, its those wealthy teachers, cops and firemen! I just dont understand how they are able to fool people into believing such crap!"
April 26, 2011 9:30 AM
Rick Scott says: "I'm Rick Scott and I approve of this website."
April 25, 2011 11:54 PM
Denise says: "I wonder just how many Rick Scott supporters "were" teachers or police officers/fire personnel..."
April 25, 2011 9:43 PM
Nathaniel Robinson says: "We're doomed.... we're all doomed. 3+ years of rick dickery and we're done.
"
April 25, 2011 7:23 PM
Cheryl M says: "Why don't we eliminate healthcare coverage for Viagra? Or better yet, require men to provide proof of marriage and a permission slip from their wives to get the prescription filled? They want legislate and eliminate women's reproductive care, but no one seems to be saying anything about the man's role in a pregnancy."
April 25, 2011 6:17 PM
Real ricky scotty says: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIYad3TvY6Q"
April 25, 2011 5:37 PM
Dave says: "Scott is a biggot and wrong for Florida. Give Rick the pink slip!"
April 25, 2011 3:39 PM
Donna K Funk says: "Shame on you, this is not another opportunity for you to steal from us. Stop this nonsense now."
April 25, 2011 3:23 PM
Jacqueline Martin says: "Kick Rick to the curb."
April 25, 2011 6:05 AM
Alex stamos says: "Rick Scott was the CEO of the company I work for. We had to have annual in servicing on ethics because of what he did. How could anyone have been foolish enough to have voted him into office!!!"
April 25, 2011 12:02 AM
Adrian Lehman says: "I am sure in your mind there is a good reason to lay off half a million people! I just cant see it right now."
April 24, 2011 11:23 PM
Scott Jones says: "Alex Sink lost by an incredibly small margin only because the teabaggers where by and large the only ones voting. If you did not vote you should look within before you chastise those who in my opinion voted for the wrong candidate. It is your responsibility to vote. On that note...our republican majority representatives recently voted in favor of changing voting rules in favor of making it much more difficult for many to vote, and ensured that many votes will now go uncounted because they know that when voters turn out in large numbers the vote is almost always tilted toward democrats. "
April 24, 2011 8:48 PM
Lamar T says: "Strap Gov. Rick Scott to the first train out of Florida and don't let him back until he pays for the bullet train out of his pocket."
April 24, 2011 7:36 PM
Eve Passman says: "Rick Scott look like a snake and act like a snake.. we need to get him out of office asap ... who in their right mind trusted a thief and a liar ."
April 24, 2011 7:19 PM
Pat E. says: "The Republicans are destroying this state!! This is what happens when people don't take the time to get out and vote.\.The stuff they're doing is serious business They even have plans to stack the deck of the court system in their favor. Please let's do something."
April 24, 2011 5:37 PM
Betty Hunt says: "I am so embarrassed that this man was elected to office. How stupid can the people of this state be!?!"
April 24, 2011 4:27 PM
Bob says: "You people are nuts!!! Rick Scott is cleaning up the mess dimwit Dems made!! GO RICK!!!"
April 24, 2011 3:23 PM
Bob says: "You people are nuts!!! Rick Scott is cleaning up the mess dimwit Dems made!! GO RICK!!!"
April 24, 2011 3:23 PM
William Simpkins says: "Get rid of Scott (aka Lex Luther)."
April 24, 2011 1:04 PM
Evelyn Weible says: "Sounds worse than Wisconsin, where we are fighting back."
April 24, 2011 12:27 PM
Sally Swithers says: "Recall Rick Scott before he sinks our state. We have a crook in the Governor's mansion."
April 24, 2011 11:55 AM
Eric F says: "We need to get rid of Rick Scott before he gets rid of all Floridians , Have a Recall !"
April 24, 2011 11:14 AM
Rob Morton says: "The state forensic mental hospital I work at is having to lay off about 60 people by 30 june. They're going after about 200 jobs at FSH. Way to make jobs happen! Yaaay!"
April 24, 2011 9:09 AM
Marsheen Ryan says: "How did this fool get elected in the first place? Did the voters not realize that he was a liar? I certainly did, and I did not vote for him. It appears to me that most of his ideas target women and taking our liberties away. Abortion was made legal years ago. POLITICIANS NEED TO STAY OUT OF MY UTERUS!!"
April 24, 2011 7:46 AM
Shep Rose says: "Once a crook always a crook."
April 24, 2011 12:10 AM
Jan Hartman says: "Scott has no idea what he is doing to Public Education- he should look into the eyes of the teachers who are about to be PINK SLIPPED and tell them how they are going to feed their families...!!!!!"
April 23, 2011 10:54 PM
Please get Rid of Rick Scott --ASAP says: "Rich Republicans always lie and manipulate themselves into office with the support of the poor and average republican voter, and once they get into office they are all for themselves and their rich counterparts...They do it every time. When will the average Joe republican wake up?"
April 23, 2011 10:39 PM
Alan Kardoff says: "Rick ran promising 700,000 new jobs in one term. He is terminating many workers and programs where new jobs and more workers are needed."
April 23, 2011 8:28 PM
JOHN says: "In 2000,Jeb stole the
Election for his brother, Rick Scott is another bum who needs to thrown out of office!"
April 23, 2011 7:01 PM
Anita Winfough says: "I can only repeat the sign that was waved during his inaugural..."Once a Crook, Always a Crook!" I wonder WHO VOTED FOR HIM? "
April 23, 2011 6:17 PM
Julie Devin says: "Abort Rick Scott NOW!"
April 23, 2011 5:04 PM
Ann says: "The man is nothing but trouble. Cares nothing about the people. Out of the 3 crooks that ran, Scott was the worst of all three. The idiots that voted him in will get what they deserve. The man is nothing but trouble. Takes away a railway that would raise a lot of money for this broken down State of Fl. Recall him!"
April 23, 2011 1:51 PM
charles Ortiz says: "Very interesting facts about Dear Honorable Rick Scott. I must say that I voted for him,as well as my wife. Trimming budgets ,the way he is doing it will result in a very unbalance situation ,and Florida with a high rate of Unemployment will be more deep with people without JOBS.
I look at my State future as a grim one.One year is going to pass soon and no jobs has been created yet. Myself I have been unemployed for two years, and now I am in school, and close to lose my family, because they dont support me "the school" option.But I will continue moving forward and more likely leaving this Great State of Florida to another where Jobs are for everyone.
Beaches and Sun gives you a sun tan, but no give you money, so They are beautiful , but with family and kids , they only looking for food and shelter , and confy. Sorry Gov. but right now my family is at stake due to lack of jobs.And I was given the "ultimatum" that if I dont have a job within a Month , my family and kids will be out of my sight, as per wife....(she still living the age of our grandparents,where jobs and cost of living were fair).
This is my comment on this jobless and unfair situation every Floridian is living right now."
April 23, 2011 11:28 AM
JACK DREYEER says: "RICK THE CROOK HAS GOT TO GO PINK SLIP THE BUM"
April 23, 2011 10:33 AM
Joann Crain says: "Men should have no say what a woman does with her body. She is the one whose health is in danger should she become pregnant and our history has shown that the mother is always held responsible and the man in the picture can too easily escape his responsibility.
I am the mother of four, grandmother
of five and great grandmother of eight, soon to be ten and don't feel anyone should interfere with a woman's right to choose."
April 23, 2011 10:33 AM
DollySue says: "Repubs Rig Votes! Rick Scott is a FRAUDULENT THIEF! Change the law, let us RECALL!!!!"
April 23, 2011 9:52 AM
DollySue says: "Change the law, let us RECALL RICK SCOTT!"
April 23, 2011 9:46 AM
Mary Jo Clark says: "Why did anyone ever trust Rick Scott?"
April 23, 2011 9:25 AM
Mary Anne Andrew says: "Ricky *Dick* Scott will kill Florida if we don't stop him ! Grass roots revolution is needed.. Hit the streets folks.. I'm with you!"
April 23, 2011 6:08 AM
Sharon Carroll says: "Floridians need to start taking the voting thing a lot more seriously and START GOING TO THE POLLS and STOP ALLOWING CRIMINALS TO RUN OUR STATE AND OUR COMMUNITIES! Complaining AFTER-THE-FACT is pointless and stupid! TAKING CHARGE AND RECALLING RICK SCOTT would be the beginning of TAKING CONTROL OF FLORIDA and making it LIVABLE for ALL WHO LIVE HERE!"
April 23, 2011 2:44 AM
tammy says: "IMPEACH!!! THIS MAN ASAP!!! SO DAMN CROOKED THEY'LL HAVE TO SCREW HIM IN THE GROUND WHEN HE DIES! :/ DOES NOT GIVE TWO CRAPS ABOUT ALL OF US "WORKIN JOE'S, " WHATSOEVER! JUST ANOTHER LIAR!!!"
April 23, 2011 1:06 AM
peggy g says: "The CEO of FL has no heart, no brain, no loyalty, no patriotism, no boundaries. No way to communicate with it in a humane human way. "
April 22, 2011 9:52 PM
Kathy says: "Women should have the same rights as Men!"
April 22, 2011 6:51 PM
Vicki says: "Scott and his cronies keep saying that the Florida Retirement System is broken and needs to be fixed, but it's the best funded system in the whole country. He and his cronies keep saying that public workers get paid more than private workers. More lies. I just met a colleague at the college where I teach who WANTED to teach so much he turned down private corportate offers of over $100,000. What did the college offer him? $46,000. That pennies for someone with his expertise. Scott lies, lies, lies."
April 22, 2011 6:45 PM
Dorothy Kirkpatrick says: "Rick is the devil. Look what money can buy...VOTES! We need a Governor who cares about the little people....and TRAINS? WTF, how could anyone vote off TRAINS?"
April 22, 2011 6:03 PM
cassidy says: "Rick Scott is overpaid and so are his many assistants. He is giving pay cuts and firing state workers but yet he has never been a state worker. His saying is " lets get to work " it should be "lets underpay our state workers " He is a disgrace to all goveners of the usa!"
April 22, 2011 5:56 PM
Tanya Byron says: "Clearly you do not have the best of interest of Floridians at heart. You are motivited by your own personal greed and political aspirations. You will cow tow to any faction you think can pad your personal bank account or further your career. We want you gone. "
April 22, 2011 4:29 PM
pmj says: "Rick Scott is a crook and he needs to go. I didn't put him in there."
April 22, 2011 3:49 PM
bernard d says: "most people did not get out and vote against scott so we are stuck with his governing us until he is recalled or the the senate and house get a grip and do thier job and stop what he is trying to do the state of Florida"
April 22, 2011 2:48 PM
Sara says: "Imagine a world without uteri
There would be no more babies for you or I.
Maybe parents could make them
Maybe parents could make them
with flour and bake them
and in place of their brains, use computeri."
April 22, 2011 2:12 PM
Brien Coleman says: "Florida alreadyhas a terrible track record for being that State that ushered GW Bush into the presidency. Now an out and out crook, liar, and enemy of all things progressive is sitting in the governor's seat. Will citizens of Florida ever learn?"
April 22, 2011 2:09 PM
Ines Stojsic says: "With Rick Scott's likely criminal background, his refusing money to bring high speed rail and jobs to Florida, his budget cuts that hurt the disadvantaged, his robbing of new teacher's pensions and so much more, please remove his from office as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Ines Stojsic"
April 22, 2011 2:02 PM
Terry Langlois says: "In all honesty, I don't believe that you read any of these, so you don't want to know the pain you're causing. Hell has special places for your kind of people.
"
April 22, 2011 2:00 PM
craig r says: "Elect someone that cares little for the people he represents and you will end up with exactly that.......Just because he didn't go to Prison doesn't mean he didn't deserve to and that offense is the truest indicator of his core beliefs...
He put his financial well being ahead of the average Floridian , just as it is now...........Again"
April 22, 2011 12:53 PM
Ron M says: "I say let the fools in North Florida keep Rick Scott. Let S Florida become it's own State. North and S Carolina. Virgina ,West Virgina. South Florida-North Florida.Let the Republician base keep tricky Ricky up north."
April 22, 2011 12:12 PM
Elizabeth Gautier says: "Pinksliprick Pink-sli-prick
"
April 22, 2011 11:01 AM
Elizabeth Gautier says: "I am not a slab of meat to be treated so when claiming my legal right to make decisions for my health, but a human being. I will not stand by as you defile the body of another. Your pathetic excuse for a governor, Rick Scott."
April 22, 2011 10:54 AM
M. Ennis says: "I know he could not be trusted because he never look at any one in the eye when he speaks. We all know what to do- IM----H the man."
April 22, 2011 9:41 AM
Frances H Campbell says: "Liar, Liar....create jobs? Underneath that shiny white head is a pair of horns aimed at Florida citizens. Impeach...Impeach...vote him out now before more jobs are lost."
April 22, 2011 9:37 AM
P.T. Beckwith says: "Negating woman's rights is part of a larger pattern being played all over the United States. Republicans are bullies picking on the people with the least amount of power and money. "
April 22, 2011 9:24 AM
EllenBeth says: "PRick Scott and his cronies all need to go! I hope all these mad people come out next election! Unfortunately, the damage will have been done! "
April 22, 2011 9:12 AM
Daniel Zeitgeist says: "I've always wondered why the people didn't revolt during the dark ages, or how the German's fell for the Nazi ideals. Come on Florida! Let's unit against this tyranny!! Let's get out and protest together, at any pubilic Rick dares to attend. Let's occupy the state capitol like Wisconsin is/did!"
April 22, 2011 8:54 AM
john l williams says: "you had best think of Scott and his republican buddies when you vote in 2012. You did bad in 2010."
April 22, 2011 8:21 AM
Mark Boyko says: "Yeah! Let's get to work Florida!!!!
After I fire you son or daughters Teacher!!!!!"
April 22, 2011 5:59 AM
FG says: "Nothing's wrong with the word "uterus" so keep your laws out of mu uterus!"
April 22, 2011 2:35 AM
cheri says: "To quote Gov. Scott “Floridians deserve to know that those in public service, whose salaries are paid with taxpayer dollars, are part of a drug-free workplace,” so slick Rick let’s start with the one that looks like he’s on crack –you’re 1st in line gov, then your buddies in the house and senate."
April 22, 2011 12:51 AM
Michael H O'Neal says: "Rick Scott, one of several GOP Governor stooges on an illegal mission from the GOP. Go away Rick."
April 22, 2011 12:10 AM
J C Perkins says: "He bought his way into office, lets sell him out. He is going to ruin FL, I didn't vote for him. I couldn't believe when he got in."
April 22, 2011 12:09 AM
Andrea says: "Rick, you're fired!"
April 21, 2011 11:23 PM
cheri says: "indict scott!"
April 21, 2011 11:23 PM
JOHN ISMAIL says: "RICK SCOTT CLAIMS HE'S A VENTURE CAPITALIST, I SAY HE'S A VULTURE CAPITALIST AND THE CITIZENS OF FLORIDA ARE HIS CARRION. THIS VULTURE WILL PICK OUR MONEY BONES CLEAN FOR HIS CRONY CAPITALIST. "
April 21, 2011 11:19 PM
Victoria Chapman says: "JOBS JOBS JOBS!!! Oh and thanks for spending more of my taxes to hire another lawyer to defend DOMA while there is more thane adequate legal representation on yet another frivolous endeavor. One last note, don't like Women's Choice? Stay out of the womb and keep off the grass!"
April 21, 2011 11:11 PM
Anna Bergalis says: "If men had uteruses there would be only healthy laws concerning their uteruses. One would be only safe sterile medical and surgical treatment to keep their uteruses safe . No back alley butchers , I guarantee"
April 21, 2011 10:09 PM
Cindy Hall says: "If it's okay to legislate a woman's uterus it must be okay to legislate a man's penis which causes the condition at the heart of this debate. Why do GOP men think rape is okay? Rape is a crime of power, it has nothing to do with sex. Any man trying to take power over my uterus is NO DIFFERENT than any other scum sucking rapist. Why on earth would they wish their mother, wife or daughter to risk their lives (because every pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening event) and relive the horror EVERY day with a pregnancy resulting from rape or incest? If you have never had a uterus this is NOT your discussion. How dare you legislate my body??!!!! Rick, you are a lying thief (already proven to have no respect or regard for any American tax payer) elected because people voted with their anger instead of their intelligence. Nobody with a measurable IQ voted for you. "
April 21, 2011 10:05 PM
Vickie L. Unicorn says: "Rick Scott ( in my opinion) is only out to play the political games and to hell with the State of Florida and the People who live here.!!!!"
April 21, 2011 9:59 PM
Ralph says: "Rick the Prick !!!!!"
April 21, 2011 9:52 PM
Dave says: "It's not Rick, it's REICH. except he's killing off the weak, handicapped, elderly & homeless. As Warren Buffet once said, "When you combine ignorance & leverage, you get some pretty interesting results."
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April 21, 2011 9:36 PM
Kim Cox says: "Rick Scott thinks that my developmentally disabled son, who is a 21-year State of Florida EMPLOYEE making $19,000 a year, is STEALING from the people of Florida. I guess 21 years of scrubbing pots in a mental hospital to serve the state is now considered "welfare." Not sure how Rick sleeps at night...where is Robin Hood when you need him???"
April 21, 2011 9:18 PM
Ruth McCaffrey says: "Because Rick Scott bought the governship with 70 million dollars (part of the ill gotten gains he stole from Medicare Recipients in his last job) why would we think he would be supprtive or care about the people of florida? Rick Scott is ruining this state. Please get him out as soon as possible"
April 21, 2011 9:07 PM
lee vinciguerra says: "florida - the state of quintessential government!"
April 21, 2011 9:06 PM
Lowell Anderson says: "The "people" voted for Scott in spite of his criminal background and his threats to undo many of the things which have made Florida a good place to live.
Huge mistake! Now, it's time to take our state back from this miserable excuse for a human being!"
April 21, 2011 8:20 PM
Lora Lord says: "Our governor is a crook plain and simple he perpetrated the bighgest fraud on Medicare and the people of Florida elected him any way. "
April 21, 2011 7:58 PM
Nadine Kirby says: "If my Uterus was a foot it would have to be surgically removed from His Butt!! Get out of Florida Rick !!!"
April 21, 2011 7:48 PM
Marcia Bailey says: "I am not fooled by your pretending to take care of the people and cut the budget. You're giving the money to people and corporations that already have a lot of money when what we really need are good schools and services for those who have plenty of troubles already.
I want government that cares about the people, walks the walk and doesn't just talk about caring."
April 21, 2011 6:46 PM
Steve says: "Impeach the bum for refusing high speed rail and thousands of jobs because they are the "wrong kind of jobs". The only wrong kind of job is the one Scott's doing.
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April 21, 2011 6:35 PM
Miss K. says: "STOP THE MADNESS
Millions of potential human lives are being needlessly killed without remorse and yet there is no legislation being enacted to stop this horror. In beds and bathrooms, using napkins and towels homunculus of every race are being unnecessarily jerked by force to be spewed from their willing hosts and cast out into a hostile environment where they can never survive. Under the guise of ejaculation, this intentional murder is taking place every day, sometimes multiple times a day in America and all over the world. Ejaculation is a scourge on our society as it not only destroys the life from within it is the root cause of the dreaded abortion. There are methods to contain ejaculation such as abstinence and there is even talk of a male “Pill” but the risks and the side effects it may have on the host’s body have reduced this option to mainly lip service. Condoms have been offered as an option but without a solution to return the helpless homunculus to their hosts, they will desperately swim to save their own lives and in the end will cease to live after about 20 minutes to an hour, and die a horrific death.
Congressional representatives, Senators, and yes, even the President of the United States of America must insist on the immediate end to this practice of intentional murder. These elected officials must call for an immediate moratorium on the practice of ejaculation so that a Congressional committee can be appointed to touch on all the ramifications of this practice. With the development of strict guidelines and the enactment of stringent laws including the creation of a special division of law enforcement, boys, teens, and men can be stopped from this continuing practice of mass murder and millions of fragile unborn potential lives can be saved. Stop the madness, save lives, end ejaculation now!"
April 21, 2011 6:24 PM
Joan says: "Let's demand a recall of Rick Scott. He's done nothing but hurt every Florida citizen, especially women. He never will represent me and I can proudly say that I DID NOT vote for his person. "
April 21, 2011 5:53 PM
Sonya says: "He's going to kill our state. I'm seriously thinking of moving. SOMEONE CATCH HIM DOING SOMETHING DIRTY SO WE CAN IMPEACH HIM! "
April 21, 2011 5:45 PM
Moshe says: "He and his friends may have actually rigged the election. Some people don't understand democracy. "
April 21, 2011 5:42 PM
Pat B says: "Unbelievable that he got elected in the fist place - get this wing nut out of office!!"
April 21, 2011 5:39 PM
Diana Demarest says: "Don't blame me - I voted for Alex Sink!"
April 21, 2011 5:35 PM
Jay echarte says: "War, no tax to rich people, those Are dirty words"
April 21, 2011 5:35 PM
Diana Demarest says: "Slick Rick ought to be in an orange jumpsuit and shackles, not the Governor's mansion. Someone tell me: where are those 700,000 jobs I keep hearing about?
Ricky: YOU'RE FIRED!"
April 21, 2011 5:34 PM
OUTLW1 says: "Get him out of florida before he ruins the state. This is the State of Florida not a business as he thinks it is. There is a difference in the way a state is goverened and a business is run. And after this amount of time where are the jobs. As you can't call on the phone and ask a business to come to Florida as he sayes he does you meet face to face with them and convince them what FRlorida has to offer them. And this so called man has no respect for a WOMEN."
April 21, 2011 5:25 PM
Mary C says: "The legislature has nothing better to do than to fight this losing battle. Women are NOT going in reverse like these representatives. Put people back to work by building the high speed rail WE wanted. Quit giving more tax breaks to the already obscenely wealthy while starving programs for the poor, mentally ill, elderly and sick. Do the "People's" will, not trying to control a woman through her reproductive organs."
April 21, 2011 5:18 PM
Stephen says: "Are you kidding me? Uterus cannot be spoken in Florida politics. Grow up boys. The ladies are watching!"
April 21, 2011 5:17 PM
Catherine Blair says: "It's time that men keep out of women's issues. It's not their right nor is it their privilege to determine a woman's life. It's between herself and her conscience. STAY OUT."
April 21, 2011 5:12 PM
Luke Thomas says: "Google "self abortion". You will get hundreds of links. You can make all the anti-abortion laws you want, but it is NOT going away. Coat hangers and crochet needles only cost about a dollar. "
April 21, 2011 5:01 PM
Brian Skinner says: "Stop the NONSENSE!!!!"
April 21, 2011 5:01 PM
Mary E. says: "Rick you have no right to take away my rights, You are trying to take us back to the dark ages. It is time we look to impeachment for you"
April 21, 2011 4:48 PM
Jeffrey W. says: "Rick Scott is perhaps one of the biggest thieves ever to occupy the office of Governor. I am dumbfounded that he could have ever been elected and it shows just how ignorant the voters of Florida are. This guy has no political experience and if he runs Florida like he ran his company we are in a lot of trouble. Also where are the JOBS he promised? "
April 21, 2011 4:43 PM
Dave says: "FLORIDA...Where our Governor's actions are CRIMINAL!"
April 21, 2011 4:42 PM
Kelly Ziff says: "I'm always surprised by how gullible voting Republicans are - always voting against their interests and for BIG Biz."
April 21, 2011 4:21 PM
Nelson says: "So where was everyone when it was election time? Isn't Rick doing just what everyone should have expected? Impeach? Why was he elected? It's a little late now--next time, work for the election campaigns of those who support your interests. "
April 21, 2011 4:06 PM
Brandy S. says: "So let me get this right, you want to take away many young womens access to affordable birth control, cut the education budget, pass anti-choice bills, and cut the medicaid budget. But you are the one that just created uneducated, unprotected, and unemployed young mothers by destroying their ability to educate and care for their bodies and ultimately their children. I didn't vote to get you into your corrupt power hungry office, but will someone please tell me how to send this monster back to the cave he belongs in."
April 21, 2011 4:04 PM
Karen says: "It takes the sting out of my house being in foreclosure when this stuff happens in Florida -- I'm outta here!
"
April 21, 2011 3:55 PM
Roxanne says: "I want to see how much of your deregulation pays off in economic growth when no new businesses want to move to Florida because of our atrocious education system and lack of educated work force. Well done, Goobernor Pick Snot. You are raping our state for nothing. "
April 21, 2011 3:48 PM
kent says: "PINK SLIP RICK"
April 21, 2011 3:25 PM
Holly Masri says: "Rick Scott IS Lord Voldemort!!
He is screwing the state of Florida in more ways than can possibly be described with words.
Let's see... already he's attacking women, children, students, the poor, the elderly, minorities, state workers... oh, and now he's cutting deals with BP... for HIMSELF, of course! We have SEEN the ENEMY... and it IS Rick Scott and his cronies!"
April 21, 2011 3:18 PM
thomas says: "There is a move a foot to bust the United Faculty of Florida. The bill will de-certify the union membership of any campus that doesn't have 50%+1 enrollment. This is the slimy politic ploys afoot with this leadership. See Florida HB 1023: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2011/1023"
April 21, 2011 3:17 PM
Tom Wells says: "Gov. Scott makes a persuasive case for Recall Elections. Arrogance & criminality ought not be the defining characteristics of any elected official."
April 21, 2011 3:16 PM
Judith Edwards says: "please stop this atrocity against women. I'm so happy I didn't vote for Rick Scott."
April 21, 2011 3:14 PM
janet chaikin says: "Look into your soul- if you have one- and stop assaulting women, children and families' health and well-being."
April 21, 2011 3:12 PM
janet chaikin says: "Look into your soul- if you have one- and stop assaulting women, children and families' health and well-being."
April 21, 2011 3:12 PM
Joyce Fuller says: "I never trusted him. 75 times pleading the 5th in a civil matter does not an honest man make. icky ricky has to go."
April 21, 2011 3:08 PM
Shari says: "I know what other word they won't let anyone say - BOOBS - because that's what the Republicans are."
April 21, 2011 3:01 PM
Kate Cordell says: "Do we have the power to impeach? Let's start it now. Stop their assault against women."
April 21, 2011 2:57 PM
Victoria Sidlauskas says: "I worked for Columbia and remember WELL the FBI going through our files because of Rick Scott and his cronies. The only reason he was ever elected was that people didn't do their homework so now we all have to. This man has to go before he does more damage than he's already done. "
April 21, 2011 2:55 PM
Maria says: "Stop the war against women and start focusing on creating jobs that pay good, affordable access to health care and education. Rick Scott you are nothing but a whore to the corporations. "
April 21, 2011 2:50 PM
paul fullerton says: "this... person... should be in jail; he's a criminal... and a puppet of Koch brothers' think tanks..."
April 21, 2011 2:49 PM
Hannah F Honeyman says: "In my 89 years of life , fortunately, I have never experienced a public official as insincere and incompetent as Mr. Scott!
Let's save Florida......IMPEACH HIM!"
April 21, 2011 2:45 PM
ann ellis says: "U Unusually backward for 2011
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R rick scott ceo and dean cannon
U UNITE WE MUST TO
S STOP these anti-choice bills!!"
April 21, 2011 2:42 PM
Frances says: "Rick Scott is a criminal who has no idea how to run a state. Recall, Recall, Recall.."
April 21, 2011 2:40 PM
arthur geller says: "How stupid can you get; women have uteri (that's plural for u----s) and also have b-----s, placed there by G-D so that they CAN HAVE Children! You guys are j---s!!!!!!!"
April 21, 2011 2:38 PM
Anna Estes says: "Wish we had Lawton Chiles back."
April 21, 2011 2:38 PM
KE says: "Get the Right Wing out of my Uterus!"
April 21, 2011 2:37 PM
WakullaWriter says: "Wakulla Springs Lodge will close this summer if no private operator is found to take over the concession. Yet another example of how Gov. Rick Scott is wreaking havoc throughout Florida. Where will it end? "
April 21, 2011 2:34 PM
Susanne Karr says: "Focus on real problems that Florida faces and leave women's issues alone!!"
April 21, 2011 2:34 PM
Maria Kayanan Masinter says: "Please don't just sound off here. Contact your Florida senator and representative today and every day and make your voice heard. If you don't know who represents you, go to the Florida House website and the Florida Senate website and follow the instructions. Speak up where it matters, please."
April 21, 2011 2:32 PM
Jerry says: "Don't like abortion? Then don't have one and yet other women make their own choice."
April 21, 2011 2:30 PM
Mary T Dresser says: "I had six children. It was my business and not that of politicians. Get these dingbats out of my life!"
April 21, 2011 2:29 PM
Ruh Batting says: "The only reason this man is in office is because he was able to buy the election. He is sel-centered and very egotistical and I for one would certain vote to impeach this man. He cares nothing about the state of Florida, he is only in this position because it will give him access to more lobbyists to line his pockets.
RICK SCOTT needs to be IMPEACHED
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April 21, 2011 2:27 PM
Thomas Hofer says: "If Speaker Cannon has a life, it's because of his motrher's uterus!!"
April 21, 2011 2:24 PM
diana leigh says: "why isn,t rick scott in prison for stealing billions from medicare. the republicans are out to make us all serfs, and why should we get affordable healthcare ,when we die there are plenty more little people to take our place."
April 21, 2011 2:24 PM
John N Florida says: "I've seen Rick Scott called many names here. Crook, Liar, Scum.
All true.
One thing we can NOT call him is Fool. That appellation is reserved for the voters of Florida. They and the Jeb Bush Machine elected him and Jeb's puppet, Marco Rubio. Marco says Jesse Helms is one of his icons. http://saintpetersblog.com/2011/04/say-what-rubio-cites-jesse-helms-as-his-foreign-policy-model/
Scott isn't doing anything his past didn't predict. Ask a CNA or RN who worked at an HCA Hospital. Understaffed and overworked. Arbitrary pay cuts. Anti-Union.
We HAVE to put up with him for 4 years. We do NOT have to keep a legislature around him to do his bidding. 2012 isn't that far away. Organize NOW, organize effectively, and put Scott's Republican Allies on notice they have the rest of this term in office. Even if you don't LIKE the opponent, vote for him/her and at least get rid of the Re[publican supporter of Scott."
April 21, 2011 1:54 PM
Mimi P. Saunders says: "Keep your hands off my uterus and I'll keep my hands off your balls; oh, sorry you don't have any !!!!!!!"
April 21, 2011 1:50 PM
Patricia Abbott says: "Following graduation from law school, Rick Scott moved to Dallas TX. He became a part owner with George W. Bush of the Texas Rangers. Obviously a Bush friend, his run for governor of Florida was hardly just because he needed a new job. For more on the politics of the Bush family - and how they reward their friends - read The Family of Secrets by Russ Baker (2009). May help you understand where Rick Scott's politics come from (or are being directed), especially on unions, pensions, education and vouchers. "
April 21, 2011 1:46 PM
Susan Osburn-Gordon says: "I've been saying this NUT should be IMPEACHED since he got in office.I did not vote for him and I will do what it takes (legally) to get him out of the Capital in Tallahassee. I has sent this state to HELL IN A BASKET...GET HIM OUT OF OFFICE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
April 21, 2011 1:39 PM
Karen Doulin says: "We have the best government lobby money can pay for. Government will never do the 'peoples" work until the law is changed to abolish any corporate money from politics."
April 21, 2011 1:17 PM
Rachelle Roggio says: "Scott has to go. Impeach, Impeach!!!!!!!!!"
April 21, 2011 1:14 PM
BOB says: "Well, now all you voters know what his agenda is: bankrupt our state, destroy public education, bring religion into every aspect of our lives... in other words thrust us headlong into the 16th century!"
April 21, 2011 1:12 PM
NANA says: "Yes, I am one of the idiots who voted for Rick Scott. He won my favor in the end because of his "sincerity" and I trusted his wife to have made a good choice -- she seemed so nice and honest. Good front; I would say now. I am sorry folks. My bad!!!!!!!"
April 21, 2011 12:59 PM
Everyone says: "RECALL OR BUST "
April 21, 2011 12:54 PM
Myra says: "What can we do? There's no recall - we can't impeach - do we have any options?"
April 20, 2011 11:34 PM
Valerie F says: "All those uneducated drop-outs that can't get a quality education will be the ones trying to make your fancy lattes at Starbucks...and failing miserably. "
April 20, 2011 9:52 PM
DA says: "How about remember state workers, you work for us. Anytime you don't like your situation find another job. Welcome to the real world."
April 20, 2011 9:25 PM
RobertaBH says: "Rick Scott? Really, he's an enemy of the State. How he could have one the election is beyond me. He should be recalled! He's nothing but a heartless crook, a man who bought his way into office. Floridians, what made you vote for him? He is a thief and a liar! Impeach him before he destroys what is left of this state. This guy and his republican cronies are absolutely heartless, to say the least! Support a recall of this idiotic moron. "
April 20, 2011 9:05 PM
Dirt Man says: "Tricky Ricky- Please stop sending e-mails to my state employee email address. I do not need a weekly reminder that your are de-regulating this state, cutting my small salary and undermining decades of environmental work in this state."
April 20, 2011 5:56 PM
Wolfgang says: "Next time, Florida voters, read and think before you vote!!! Use your traditional right CORRECTLY and you'll never face these problems ever again!!"
April 20, 2011 5:00 PM
Gen says: "Give me back my education
"
April 20, 2011 4:21 PM
gen says: "I am a high school student, and have taken FCAT all my life. A bill was to be passed getting rid of FCAT I was excited, because it only wasted my educational time. As soon as Rick Scott came to office he brought back the FCAT, with force: the sophomore math FCAT is taken online now, making me feel less like an individual, and more a robot of the state. Impeach Rick Scott! In the hope for a better future. For all your children. "
April 20, 2011 4:18 PM
Vilma Fox says: "~ What could one expect from this Tea-Party / Medicare Crook!?! He caters only to the wealthy and other CEO's and cares NOT for Florida's residents. Definitely the WORST Florida Governor - EVER!! Tricky Rick has GOT TO GO!!"
April 20, 2011 2:43 PM
Wanda says: "Thanks Rick my family is considering to move back home due to the cuts you have made, can't afford to pay mortgage on parttime wages, Florida was a nice place to live, we are 2nd guessing that now, I rather live in NY again and freeze then be in Florida under Rick Rule."
April 20, 2011 2:19 PM
Gene Buffington says: "How were people stuiped enough to vote for this criminal??????
"
April 20, 2011 9:36 AM
Tristen S says: "I've spoken to people who left Solantic because of the fraud your company engaged in. Now you want us to get our healthcare cash pay in your McClinics in Walmart. No wonder you don't want healthcare reform. Everything you propose-drug testing public employees and people on welfare so your company can do the testing-is for your own gain. Trying to get back the $75million you used to buy your office?"
April 20, 2011 8:54 AM
Silvia, former State employee says: "im just giving God the Glory that Rick wasn't in office when i was employed byt the State. HE REALLY LOOK JUST LIKE A CROOK, IDK Y AND HOW HE GOT IN OFFICE, Obama haters, who u hating on now....GO OBAMA!!!"
April 19, 2011 11:51 PM
Dr. Lisa says: "If everyone sounded off had voted for Alex Sink, Florida would not be in this position now. VOTE! Let's not let this kind of travesty happen again. "
April 19, 2011 10:19 PM
Angela says: "IMPEACH THE MONSTER!!!!!"
April 19, 2011 8:00 PM
David Wilcox says: "Teachers in St. Johns County Protest Rick Scott
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fclipsyndicate.com%2Fvideo%2Fplaylist%2F18793%2F2383735%3Fwpid%3D9614&h=b4f97"
April 19, 2011 7:37 PM
Frank M. M. says: "Rick, you have cost us billons already just like you lost billions with HCA. Do not forget that you work for us, state wokers, and at the rate you are going re-election does not look good. We shall keep you failures fresh in Floridian's eyes!! "
April 19, 2011 5:01 PM
Elizabeth R. says: "When you eliminate a good, stable, full-time job that pays a living wage and includes health care and a pension, and replace it with two part-time minimum wage jobs that offer no benefits or job security, you have not only allowed employers to shirk their responsibilities, you have also robbed those workers of their dignity. Rick Scott, you are making everyday life worse for the people of Florida."
April 19, 2011 1:46 PM
Donna says: "DO YOU NOTICE THAT Rick Sott likes to rub hands more than use a clapping hand system- and in alot of videos and photos, he laughs more than he smiles."
April 19, 2011 11:32 AM
RealLiberal says: "It is time to take back the Billion$ stolen from the Middle Class by the rich.
THERE ARE MORE OF US THAN THERE ARE OF THEM."
April 19, 2011 10:01 AM
Ben says: "Join Facebook group Impeach Rick Scott Now!"
April 19, 2011 7:21 AM
Jacob Tiver says: "You know, some kids WANT to be educated to be able to go to college. Just copy the NJ Education System before Gov. Charlie Crist came in.
"
April 19, 2011 7:05 AM
Debbie says: "IMPEACH THE CROOK! NOW!!!
WHY DO PEOPLE VOTE AGAINST THE PEOPLE'S INTEREST? WHY?! HE TOOK THE FIFTH 75 TIMES! HE WANTS FLORIDA TO BE CORPORATE FRIENDLY BUT THEY HAVE ENOUGH FRIENDS IN DC -
AND THE DC UNIPARTY DOES ENOUGH TO MAKE LIFE HARD... TAX CUTS FOR THE RICH, - EDUCATION CUTS FOR YOUNG -
JOB CUTS FOR ALL -
FIRE RICK THE PRICK NOW!"
April 19, 2011 1:21 AM
R.C. says: "IMPEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
April 19, 2011 1:01 AM
Ace says: "I'm convinced that many people who voted for this criminal did it because he was the anti-Obama. Now you're regretting that decision! Did you really think he gave a damn about anyone other than his kind? Its the middle class that kept this country moving. The poor can't pay taxes & the rich find loopholes to get out of paying taxes. You kill off the middle class, there is no more America. The tea baggers don't seem to understand that concept."
April 18, 2011 10:18 PM
H.B> says: "Let's recall the crook!!!"
April 18, 2011 10:15 PM
H.B> says: "Let's recall the crook!!!"
April 18, 2011 10:15 PM
State Worker says: "Thanks for all the stress you are creating on the working class in Florida. Do the right thing. Step down dude."
April 18, 2011 9:59 PM
Mark says: "Thanks, Tricky Ricky for the Ececutive Order on drug testing me, I can finally pay off my house at the tax payers' expense. God knows, I'll never do it with you're pay cuts, thanks again for being such a moron See you in court! (Read the US 4th amendment, dick-head!)!"
April 18, 2011 9:58 PM
Tim H says: "There is NO recall process in Florida, yet. It has to be an impeachment and thats not going to happen with all those spinless republicans in power. I like the old lady running over him in her wheel chair. He is an indictment waiting to happen, I hope we survive till then!"
April 18, 2011 9:29 PM
Cathy says: "It's bad when I am considering moving from the state that I was born in, the one that I love, because of him.
We need to get the message out to all Floridians, that they have been taken in by this slickster."
April 18, 2011 7:40 PM
Alicia says: "Once a crook, always a crook! Amazes me that people would vote for a person with NO political background. I work for the State and get paid very little for the amount of work we do. Rich keeps getting richer and the poor keeps getting poorer!
"
April 18, 2011 7:15 PM
Ché says: "Rick "the worm" ...Really Foolrida?
Ya sure showed them damn Democrats a thing or two, didn't ya?"
April 18, 2011 5:18 PM
Don says: "People should have known better to vote for someone that wouldn't disclose their company records when that's the record he was running on! What a lying crook!"
April 18, 2011 5:02 PM
Beth Randolph says: "He is a complete corporate idiot. He doesn't have a clue how to work with the people and he doesn't care. He admitted that last week! If Florida is going to pull out of this mes Scott has to be recalled!!!!!"
April 18, 2011 4:37 PM
Kenny Scott says: "Can't believe I share the same last name with this clown!"
April 18, 2011 4:32 PM
Stanley Schwartz says: "I'd like to assume that Rick Scott went to Tallahassee as our governor with the intention of improving our state. He had his opinion of what was needed, even though his ideas trpib;e tje [rpgressoves a,pmg tje F;proda [p[i;atopm. are misguided about the needs of our aging population, wrong about the rights of public workers, and misinformed about education. I want to believe that he is just an independent thinker and headstrong. Yet, the fact that other newly elected REpublican governors are launching similar attacks on similar targets in their states, makes we wonder what the GOP is up to? The more I consider such issues, the more I'm convinced that something is radically wrong in the Republican approach to government and that we must RECALL our Florida governror as a starting point."
April 18, 2011 4:22 PM
herb shelton says: "Rich $cott $cam $cum"
April 18, 2011 4:18 PM
DR Godfrey educator says: "Rick Scott + CORRUPTION !!!!!!!"
April 18, 2011 4:16 PM
Dr Stephen Godfrey ESE teacher says: "I went to a county meeting where both the governor and sen Hardopolis are closising 1/2 public libraries ! They said the poor kids can go out a buy a new laptop with their own funds !!! They actually said that !! They are both idiots x 100000!! !!!! Thief !! "
April 18, 2011 4:15 PM
Jerry says: "and the countdown continues for the carnage of 6500 state workers. Grandma, don't expect anymore help down at the clinic...Rick Scott has cut the care you needed."
April 18, 2011 4:07 PM
Joe Perugini says: "Hey Gov. Scott!! Where are the JOBS? "
April 18, 2011 4:02 PM
Francine says: "The only bright spot in this situation is seeing the look on the faces of all the medicaid patients when they realize they will now have to pay for their insurance, which won't cover anything. This man is scum."
April 18, 2011 3:53 PM
deborah says: "He pleaded the 5th 75 times. His company stole millions of dollars from us the taxpayers. He had to pay a 1.6 billion dollar fine. He is a crook and belongs in jail not Tallahassee. He definitely needs to be recalled."
April 18, 2011 3:50 PM
Janet says: "Ewww! I want a bumper sticker but that face would scare all the neighborhood kids!"
April 18, 2011 3:08 PM
Kate says: "Rick Scott fired the ombudsman who over saw the volunteers who protected our senior's rights in nursing homes, and they are planning to end the program all together. Also make it less likely the nursing home can be sued for the lack of care they provide when it leads to suffering or death."
April 18, 2011 2:56 PM
Mario A. says: "I am attempting to stay afloat on $143/wk of FL Unemployment and Rick Scott wants to reduce the amount of weeks I can collect while feverishly looking for some kind of full time work every week from 26 weeks to 20 weeks!! I guess those who are one of the 12% unmeployed must be lazy!!
I was let go from just subbing inj Hillsborough Schools for little reason!
What planet does he live on?!!
Recall Slick Rick Now!!"
April 18, 2011 2:51 PM
Deb Simon RN says: "I AM one of Duh Guv's layoff's. Did you know "non-productive" handicapped children don't need RN's to care for them? All of us at a Special Needs school were replaced by LPNs and Aides. Some of these children are vent dependent. Are YOU next? Do YOU "deserve" care? VOTE this creature OUT!!"
April 18, 2011 2:47 PM
Lynn Hallmark says: "The Republican Party is nothing but a brothel filled with whores!No conscience..no morals,,criminals!Those moronic Republicans that voted this carpetbagging tea-bagger into office only cared that he had an (R) next to his name. Way to go you imbeciles! You can join him in Hell! "
April 18, 2011 2:46 PM
Mimi says: "Pink slip all the Repubs in Tallahassee for goodness sake. They have been in control up there for years. Talk about crooks. Yet these idiots keep electing more and more of them. If Osama Bin Laden ran for Governor of Florida and had an "R" next to his name he would get elected. He couldn't screw up this state any worse could he???????"
April 18, 2011 2:45 PM
Mario Accaoui says: "Rick Scott is the new Darth Vader of slick, corrupt Florida politicians who do not care about the struggling middle class or poor. He is a jobs killer
who kills teacher jobs and their repect never mind potentially increasing our
poperty taxes with Citizen's Insurance!!"
April 18, 2011 2:39 PM
Joe Perugini says: "Hey Gov. Scott!! Where are the JOBS? "
April 18, 2011 2:38 PM
rick blows says: "Cancelled high speed rail project in favor of widing an already 14-16lane i4. Froze sunrail projects. Costing taxpayers millions extra on these contracts. Haven't meet many people who admit to voting for Scott.did any actually vote for him?"
April 18, 2011 2:35 PM
Florida needs K-Y and a kiss says: "Rick Scott was the big wig of HCA-Columbia, a health care system, bilked billions off old people and tax payers. Hope an old lady runs him over with her electric wheelchair. All hospital CEO's are liars, never elect one to make decisions and never trust one with your small children. "
April 18, 2011 2:30 PM
v m smith says: "HE IS PLANNING TO RUN IT LIKE HE DID THE LAST COMPANY WHERE HE GOT 800 MILLION AND THEY PAID THE FINES FOR HIS LEADERSHIP"
April 18, 2011 2:29 PM
William T. Ferguson says: "This so called man should be kicked ou of office, Florida and the USA."
April 18, 2011 2:28 PM
Cindy Garcia says: "At least I didn't vote for him...think how those idiots, I mean people, that voted for him must feel now. Good work, idiots!!"
April 18, 2011 2:28 PM
Daniel Greenfeld says: "Rick Scott: A man devoid of humanity. This is what callous greed looks like."
April 18, 2011 2:26 PM
Helena says: "I will not be looking for work in a Scott State when I graduate in 2 weeks! "
April 18, 2011 2:24 PM
Howard says: "Besides the yelling, what's the REAL plan to get this guy out?"
April 18, 2011 2:07 PM
Patty De Biase says: "I agree forget the pink slip he belongs behind bars."
April 17, 2011 6:17 PM
Patty De Biase says: "We can not control how people vote, if some people wanted him But we can make a difference by voting. If more people had voted against him he won't have won. Remember that at the next elections."
April 17, 2011 6:13 PM
dodi aguiar says: "where do you begin when you have a governor who bought his way in office it sure wasnt from the votes !! he's the biggest scam artist in medicade history why he is not in jail is beyond me but i guess when you have that much money from the scams you can buy anything !! the only thing scott cares about is how thick his wallet can get !! and now he wants to go after medicade AGAIN !!!! with medicare also !! this scum has to go !! never mind what he's doing to schools and childrens future !! also check up on mr. scum guess what he had ties with george dubbya bush !! imagine that !!! the more i find out about this man the sicker i get !!! rick scott and the tea baggers should all be fired !! "
April 17, 2011 5:36 PM
Pam W says: "I've worked for the state for 29 years, under Rick Scotts rules that's 29 years of my life down the toilet! All he cares about is lining his own pockets and making it harder on those of us who make under 30K a year to even survive! IMPEACH HIM NOW!!"
April 17, 2011 4:40 PM
R.thom says: "Pee party is right, This guy has to be thrown out before Florida has more forecloses because of the loss of jobs"
April 17, 2011 3:07 PM
Candice Coghill says: "This self-proclaimed captain of industry is nothing more than a crook. He no more belongs in Tallahassee than Michelle Bachman belongs in Washington, DC. After 10 months on unemployment, I sure would love to "get to work," but it won't be because he has done anything positive about it. I'm waiting for my notice to report for drug testing -- another ill-conceived idea of his that those on unemployment or welfare must surely be druggies ! Get rid of him NOW !!!!"
April 17, 2011 3:04 PM
Ben jammin says: "Know where I can find a Pink slip rick bumper sticker?
"
April 17, 2011 2:46 PM
Robin says: "Governor Screwd, I mean Scrooge"
April 17, 2011 12:35 PM
robin says: "recall SCOTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
April 17, 2011 12:34 PM
robin says: "Where do we sighn the petition for the recall"
April 17, 2011 12:33 PM
Robin says: "Rick Scott, Florida wanted him, now look at em. You hire a crook and what did every body think they were going to get.??"
April 17, 2011 12:16 PM
stephanie says: "Any plans on protesting him @ Palm Beach centennial today @ Flagler Museum?"
April 17, 2011 7:52 AM
stephanie says: "Any plans on protesting him @ Palm Beach centennial today @ Flagler Museum?"
April 17, 2011 7:52 AM
Corey P. says: "He is an awful governor for our state and our future!! Our future, the students are about to pay the largest price of all. Teachers who push hard, don't focus on were we need to in respect to learning abilities, motivation, and SES. We must consider these issues. Teachers will fail because they will be pushed to hard all the time to do better eventhough they are doing the best that they can as it is!! WTF why do we need these republican bozos running everything all the time in FLA get out of here all of you im sick of it!!"
April 17, 2011 2:23 AM
Gay Floridian says: "Rick Scott is a Dick
He is a very evil man with no regard to the likelihood of others. I try to be forgiving, but he is a poor excuse for a human being."
April 16, 2011 6:23 PM
RF Schatten says: "You got what you deserve, Floridians.
You voted for this guy...after knowing he committed Medicare Fraud. You should be ashamed of yourself. As for Scott...he has no shame...kick him out, I say!!!!"
April 16, 2011 3:47 PM
marvin jones says: "HEY, i'm a fan of your campaign pink slip Rick. I was wondering could I use your slogan in some of my comedic skits that critize Rick on some of the horrible decisions he's making for Florida. They will appear on youtube, twitter and facebook. email dankaboi@yahoo.com"
April 16, 2011 1:57 PM
Diana says: "The country tried to Impeach Bill Clinton for lying about a woman, I don't see why we can't fire Dick for lying about transportation. Lets get rid of him before there are no jobs to be had..."
April 16, 2011 11:38 AM
joshua says: "Rick u suck"
April 16, 2011 9:50 AM
Bob Chandler says: "Lets recall the criminal governor!"
April 16, 2011 9:43 AM
Art says: "Rick Scott - YOU'RE FIRED !"
April 16, 2011 7:56 AM
Kathy says: "Don't forget to count job losses by rejecting federal funding alloted for continued restoration of the Everglades."
April 16, 2011 1:49 AM
Kathy Donald says: "He bought it...he bought it...he bought it....and Jeb told him how. "
April 16, 2011 1:46 AM
Danny Hitler says: "Isn't it ironic that the very people who voted him in are hating his guts now? Ricki is a scumbag
"
April 16, 2011 1:36 AM
Terry says: "Sing this petition Supporting the RECALL Bill. Spread the WORD!
http://signon.org/sign/floridians-deserve-the?source=s.fb&r_by=101223"
April 16, 2011 1:30 AM
eddie lopez says: "Impeach rick scott, this man is killing florida workers and the working class. rick scott killing the florida retirement system. rick scott is wrong for florida. I didnt vote for him but many did and many were wrong for voting this ham into office."
April 15, 2011 10:48 PM
Andrea says: "This man is making serious cuts to education. How does he expect us to pay for college?"
April 15, 2011 10:28 PM
Bill says: "Rick Scott = Scott Walker of Florida. We can't afford four full years of this!"
April 15, 2011 10:13 PM
Carolyn says: "Gov. Heartless Crook...what kind of idiots voted for him after hearing about his record on taking the 5th amendment!"
April 15, 2011 8:57 PM
Joy Cohen says: "UNWANTED AND DANGEROUS! If you see TRICKY RICK SCOTT do not try to apprehend. JUST TRY TO MAKE HIS LIFE AS MISERABLE AS HE IS MAKING OURS."
April 15, 2011 6:55 PM
GEORGE SAMANC says: " We have to fire him and his cohorts before they destroy the state.
Support working people fire the bums."
April 15, 2011 6:06 PM
Not a Fan says: "I hate Rick Scott"
April 15, 2011 3:42 PM
Donald Veasey says: "A power grab of epic poportions is going on in this Right Wing Christian Legislature/Senate/Governer...We have to stop it now!"
April 15, 2011 2:59 PM
Ed says: "The man is a joke. No one can take him seriously anymore, he has lost all confidence in mainstream Floridians.
GO HOME RICK."
April 15, 2011 2:46 PM
LadyBird says: "I'm long-term unemployed, losing my house to 4closure (unemploymt benes don't cover basic cost of living monthly). Savings gone, retiremt funds gone, no help from my home state; I WANT OUT of here!!! Thx RickScott and cronies for condeming this noe-former middle class resident to this helll! May you rot in Hell!"
April 15, 2011 2:26 PM
srbeam80 says: "Do you really think he cares what people think? He will do what he wants when he wants."
April 15, 2011 12:52 PM
Charlie Jensen says: "Is "material mis-representation". lying to you and me, to the court grounds for impeachment?"
April 15, 2011 12:35 PM
Former DCF worker. says: "If Rabid Rick succeeds in pushing thru his budget and lays off the 1800+ DCF workers, he will be guilty of murder by child abuse. We need more supervision of our state's most vulnerable citizens, not less!"
April 15, 2011 12:10 PM
Vivian says: "RECALL THIS JERK!!!!!!!!!!"
April 15, 2011 11:13 AM
Rudy Villa says: "Anyone who looks like a cartoon vulture can't be trusted! In fact, his fiscal policies are trying to pick the meat right off the bones of the middle class! Get this scavenger out of Florida and out of lives!!! "
April 15, 2011 9:19 AM
Mark says: "You will never get my pee, and I will sue this state and you, personnally .. thank
s, Tricky Ricky fo my golden ticket!"
April 14, 2011 9:27 PM
Mark says: "Most State workers earn less than 30K/yr and have not had a raise in over 6 years, but this guy want to cut that even more ... what did we do wrong? Florida is due for major huricanes soon and we are going to look like New Orleans ... Rick, you've already pissed of the feds, and laying of so many state employees ... where is your help going to come from, as a state employee, im tired of hearing about the tax payers paying for my retirement ... HELLO, i also pay taxes and therefore already contribute to my own retirement ... you are a self-serving pig that seems to want more money in your pocket, from those of us who serve you and cant afford it ... i hope you burn in hell "
April 14, 2011 9:16 PM
Lisa says: "Recall Scott and the senate. He bought his way into office and hired his cronies. Save the teaching profession, spar the cops and firemen, recall Scott and senate and vote them out."
April 14, 2011 8:59 PM
Smoker20 says: "Why would anyone spend $73 millin dollars of their own money to become anything, let alone govenor. He spends to make billions for himself. His removing himself from by selling shares is no more than a chess game. One move will equal another or better."
April 14, 2011 6:54 PM
Arleen says: "I knew he was bad news from the beginning! he needs to go NOW!!! he's ruining Florida!!! "
April 14, 2011 4:46 PM
Jayce says: "Dear Gov. Voldermort, please go back to the fantasy land of business where aparently no rules apply. We don't want you wrecking havoc in Florida."
April 14, 2011 4:46 PM
Nancy says: "Pink Slip Rick - apparently to him, if you're not rich, YOU DON'T MATTER!"
April 14, 2011 2:59 PM
John Ambrosia says: "We may have to move out of Florida due to cuts in Medicaid and healthcare for the disabled. Our daughter is disabled and relies on the healthcare now provided by medicaid, etc. Without it, we cannot sustain our own lives and continue to help her. We will join the fight to recalll the governor and to help oust all the incumbent legislators."
April 14, 2011 1:25 PM
Pamela Sudul says: "He said he wants to run the government like a business...,Well, let's just hope that doesn't mean Florida will be fined 1.7 billion for the way he "runs" Florida."
April 14, 2011 12:08 PM
Pissed Off says: "If it wasn't bad enough that he wants to give me a pay cut, now he is limiting my daughter's pursuit of her major with his education cuts. We need to get rid of this guy, and every elected official that supports him!"
April 14, 2011 11:46 AM
Gillian says: "Hey, Ricky, DAH....you're not WINNING!!!"
April 14, 2011 11:38 AM
Tom Hewitt says: "SLICK RICK MUST GO"
April 14, 2011 8:59 AM
Ron Raynor says: "The Florida voters who put this guy in office are getting what they deserve! Unfortunately the rest of us are getting it too!"
April 14, 2011 6:15 AM
lakisha says: "He has to go!!!!!!"
April 13, 2011 11:51 PM
Ralph says: "Impeachment is too good for him. He belongs in prision."
April 13, 2011 11:18 PM
Ashley Satterfield says: "Hey Hey! Ho! HO! Governor Skeletor has got to go!!! "
April 12, 2011 7:05 AM
Joshua Diaz says: "I will not stand by and watch by education be torn away from underneath me like I haven't worked hard to get where I am.!!! This man needs to be impeached and put out of office because making things better for the RICH IS NOT THE SOLUTION.!!!"
April 12, 2011 12:46 AM
SheilaL says: "How can we recall ths clown? Nice of the republicans to give us a PRE-corrupted politician!"
April 11, 2011 11:10 PM
Mrs. Pattie Hunt says: "We knew he was a crook and somehow we elected him anyway. Is there any way to know if there was anything crooked going on during this election? Remember GorevBush? Jeb is still running things here in his adopted state. "
April 11, 2011 8:50 PM
Annie says: "His approval ratings are in the toilet. I hope it isnt too late to flush him out of office on a recall petition. As a state worker, I am appalled that he gave $20,000 raises to his newly appointed agency heads while we havent gotten raised in 5 years. "Lwt's get to work" applies only to his rich cronies."
April 11, 2011 8:15 PM
israel says: "Fire this bum NOW"
April 11, 2011 7:04 PM
Toni Medvetz says: "An evil man trying to eliminate the middle class. "
April 11, 2011 6:56 PM
Jamira says: "Leave the disable alone!! "
April 11, 2011 6:30 PM
campbell says: "slick rick,he under estimates the voter..when he is recalled, lets see how slick he really is"
April 11, 2011 5:13 PM
rldady says: "Mr. Pee Party leave our state"
April 11, 2011 3:09 PM
Ruth Dady says: "Time to go Mr. Pee Party Rick Scott
Leave now not wanted in the State of Florida"
April 11, 2011 3:08 PM
that one d00d says: "letsgettoworknow.com
please check this out. write to rick. lets change whats happening! "
April 11, 2011 2:23 PM
Dee Bird says: "There is a RECALL BILL passage out there that people can write to their local legislators to support it. It is HJR 787 and HB 785. Please spread this information so that they can write, call, email, fax to their legislators. Thanks. I tried to put on your FB page but it won't let me."
April 11, 2011 1:37 PM
Sahily N. Rodriguez says: "Please please please let's get him out of office!!!!!!"
April 11, 2011 12:03 PM
Bryan says: "Worst FL governor ever!"
April 11, 2011 11:46 AM
Kathy says: "Where do I sign to get rid of this clown !!!!!!"
April 11, 2011 9:15 AM
bryan says: "Forget the pink slip, ruthless rick the criminal governor belongs behind bars"
April 11, 2011 5:25 AM
bryan says: "Forget the pink slip, ruthless rick the criminal governor belongs behind bars"
April 11, 2011 5:25 AM
Amanda says: "Scott is making everyone life a living Hell. He needs to get out the door!!!!"
April 11, 2011 3:33 AM
Rhonda says: "Rick Scott is a scam artist!"
April 11, 2011 12:03 AM
Jason says: "Rick Scott sucks"
April 10, 2011 10:25 PM
caron says: "get him out "
April 10, 2011 8:31 PM
Patrick Petronje says: "GET RID OF THIS THIEF!"
April 10, 2011 5:12 PM
Ri'Chama says: "Rick Scott has lied to the people of Tallahassee and needs to be STOPPED.!!!!!"
April 10, 2011 4:24 PM
Casey Hayes says: "He needs to be recalled. He's ruining Florida."
April 10, 2011 2:55 PM
kathleen lillie says: "This is short,sweet and to the point...Rick Scott get out before you ruin us all I work hard for my money and pay all the way without saving a dime and its not the presidents fault at this point its yours. YOu took thousands of jobs away when you took the rail away...Just resign,quit, I don;t care just GET OUTTTTTTT!!!!"
April 10, 2011 1:31 PM
Will says: "Rick Scott clearly doesn't understand economics. He needs to go."
April 10, 2011 12:06 PM
Marty says: "My 7 year old could make better decisions than this Monkey's Ass .. Through the moron out!"
April 10, 2011 11:46 AM
Brian says: "The fact that even got elected is a disgrace Floirda's children are going to be the victim of his fascist policies. "
April 10, 2011 11:07 AM
Nell Wright says: "It was brought out during campaign that he was "crooked" but some how managed to get elected. Why complain now, you got what you asked for...however, it hasn't been a year and NOW HE MUST GO!!! HE LIED...NO ONE IS WORKING BUT HIM AND HIS WIFE!!!"
April 10, 2011 10:43 AM
State Worker says: "Rick happens! ;)"
April 10, 2011 10:19 AM
Kathy Hass says: "As a Florida native, Florida public worker, and Mom of a native disabled child, I am furious that Florida's voters did not know that Rick Scott is a blatant crook out to bilk State of Florida and it's Citizens. A little investigation on the voters' part and they would have seen how bad he really is. I am also upset with the voters who DID know but did not bother to go to the polls. If it takes a disaster like Rick Scott to wake up the voters to make them grow up and vote for Florida's & their own best interests, then maybe there is a silver lining. Always keep hope alive!"
April 10, 2011 10:14 AM
C.L. McNeill says: "He has to go!"
April 10, 2011 8:52 AM
shaqunna durham says: ""We have to get him out NOW""
April 10, 2011 8:49 AM
C.L. McNeill says: "He has to go!"
April 10, 2011 8:48 AM
Harry says: "He's an imbecile!"
April 10, 2011 8:39 AM
stacey says: "get out Rick"
April 10, 2011 7:30 AM
Tom from St. Pete says: "I think scott meant 700,000 jobs lost ."
April 10, 2011 3:45 AM
Scott's Nemesis says: "What did you expect would happen from the CEO of the most notorious Medicare fraud operation (Columbia Health Care) in U.S. HISTORY??"
April 10, 2011 12:41 AM
CHRISTOPHER LANITIS says: "SCOTT, is a very greed man only looking out for himself and his friend, who help put him in office. If we do something about him soon we are all going to be in trouble."
April 9, 2011 11:46 PM
Linda Stewart says: "Do Florida a favor and go crawl back under whatever slimy rock you crawled out from under. "
April 9, 2011 11:17 PM
Mary says: "This guy is going to make tons of money while making Florida a wasteland. He's shameless!"
April 9, 2011 8:58 PM
Lawson Myrie says: "This governor is a joke. It is a pity we can't recall him.
Well you get what you pay for. "
April 9, 2011 8:41 PM
janice leach says: "people should have know better than to let this crook in the office"
April 9, 2011 7:56 PM
Bob says: "Lets fire rick before he destroys this state."
April 9, 2011 7:48 PM
Baron Morris says: "Rick Scott makes me embarrassed to be a Floridian. Hell, he makes me embarrassed to be a human.
"
April 9, 2011 7:12 PM
Daddy B says: "He has to go !! wait until we lose over 500,000 jobs then what?"
April 9, 2011 5:51 PM
Teacher says: "Ouch ouch ouch"
April 9, 2011 4:59 PM
Teacher under fire says: "Ouch ouch ouch
"
April 9, 2011 4:55 PM
MARCIA PORTER says: "He is trying to run the state as if he was a boss of everybody and you must do as he thinks or else. I am very afraid of what will happen to our citizens and the whole state"
April 9, 2011 4:25 PM
LarsM says: "DUMP RICK SCOTT
"Slick Rick Must Go, bad for Florida""
April 9, 2011 2:34 PM
Roberto LIjewski says: "HELL YO, Ya STOP THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN and Give all YOUR APPOINTIES a 20 K MORE a YEAR ?? HELL with The Small people OF FLA and all the JOBs that It would CREATE< PINK SLIP YOUR BUTT and LIVE ON UNEMP THEN"
April 9, 2011 12:42 PM
Eva Rdriguez says: "Rick has got to go, before it gets any worse. "
April 9, 2011 12:23 PM
Manny says: "Hey tricky-ricky, I heard hair club for men is looking for a spokesman."
April 9, 2011 12:20 PM
Grace T. Gillen says: "This governor is selling Florida piece by piece. Drug testing for state employees? Guess who'll do them? Solantic! Guess who owns Solantic? Pink Slip Rick, of course! Wake up Florida! This man just wants a return on his $73 million investment! PINK SLIP RICK!!!!"
April 9, 2011 12:13 PM
mlf says: "go rick scott"
April 9, 2011 11:22 AM
marq says: "This goes out to all rick scott voters. You big dummy"
April 9, 2011 10:30 AM
Joan Robinson says: "what happen to all jobs u said thet u weree giving Florida. where i live we have no jobs. and now we are having more crime than ever. so i feel like u lied to the voters just to get into the Govenors seat. "
April 9, 2011 10:27 AM
williams says: "I like to thank all the idiots who voted for this ass clown. I bet you next time you idiots will do your research before you go vote, "You big dummy.""
April 9, 2011 10:24 AM
Julie Gift says: "Let's remove him from office before any more damage is done. "
April 9, 2011 9:29 AM
william crawford says: "He's not for the people, he's all for his cronies."
April 9, 2011 7:57 AM
Don Dickson says: "I now know what pure evil is."
April 9, 2011 1:57 AM
Nancy Wood says: "I just love the way Rick Scott had his picture taken with Special Olympics group and then cut the budget for disabled people in Fla. by 15%, causing some of their programs and housing to be shut down! Is that a hypocrite or what??"
April 8, 2011 11:56 PM
Gillian says: "Hope you like pink, Rick."
April 8, 2011 11:46 PM
Pete says: "Dump the Bum!"
April 8, 2011 11:38 PM
TK Dyer says: "All these people losing jobs AND he is trying to get unemployment benefits cut. What will all of us do?"
April 8, 2011 11:29 PM
jim says: "You havent been in office for 3 months and look at the mess you have caused Florida. You need to go!"
April 8, 2011 11:17 PM
Robin says: "Please wake up Florida. Rick Scott is going to leave this state in ruins. Please work together he must be recalled."
April 8, 2011 11:08 PM
cherie says: "Who the hell voted this criminal in? He is still under investigation for welfare fraud..I did not vote for him!! I hope whoever did is happy!! He is also taking away beach renourishment projects!!"
April 8, 2011 10:57 PM
Judy Summa says: "We need Goodtime Charlie Back At least he was for the People of Floridan"
April 8, 2011 10:21 PM
TIMOTHY VENO says: "HE WON ON PROMISES THAT HE AS NO INTENTION ON KEEPING! MONEY CAN BUY A CANDIDATE BUT ONLY INTEGRITY CAN KEEP THEM THERE!"
April 8, 2011 10:09 PM
RoB says: "I work for a company that will be directly affected by changes in the state prison. The contract was awarded to an out of state company. Costing Florida at least 50 jobs.
In switching over to the new equipment the officers will have to be retrained and learn a new system, putting the public at risk. It's been estimated by the FLDOC that this will take at least a year to train all the officers and switch out all the equipment.
So much for jobs, so much for law and order. Oh, and the winning bid...it was so low that the company in question can't come close to the accuracy or customer service record of the original florida based company.
Why to go Rick!"
April 8, 2011 10:04 PM
Jim Simpson says: "For Scott to deny any knowledge of the fraud by his hosiptals could be compared to Hitler if he denied any resposibiltiy for or knowledge of the mass murder of millions of people in Europe."
April 8, 2011 9:55 PM
Nancy Page says: "Very upset with the loss of the high speed rail government money. Taking raises away from teachers, police, and firemen is attacking the middle class. Soon we will be like S. America with 2 classes. The poor and the rich. Enough!"
April 8, 2011 9:36 PM
Danielle Lachance says: "Unfair, ugly politics, not a solution to our problems"
April 8, 2011 9:31 PM
joyce johnson says: "you have no respect or regards foer middle class or poor people. you live in your multimillion dollar mansion, your kids wear the best clothes, go to the best schools , and eat the best quality of meat and food. while are children are not privilege to this stlye of living.so for what little we are able to provide for them you want to take that away. it's obvious you are not the peoples governor you are the rich mans governor. i hope you can sleep well at night knowing that familys out there will have to go without because you care more for the and not for the poor."
April 8, 2011 9:16 PM
Roger says: "Rick Scott is a criminal and the 62 million investment in walk-in clinics even though he signed it over to his wife, he still owns due to Florida's Community Property laws."
April 8, 2011 8:39 PM
Mike Morris says: "HOW DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT AND WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO PROVE?"
April 8, 2011 8:27 PM
Bill says: ""The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness" - John Kenneth Galbraith"
April 8, 2011 8:17 PM
Magaly says: "Rick Scott Y U SUCK SO HARD"
April 8, 2011 8:04 PM
Magaly says: "Rick Scott Y U SO BAD"
April 8, 2011 8:03 PM
Meghan says: "He is ruining our schools, if this keeps up I will move my children out of Florida just so they can get a proper education. This is a freaking joke!"
April 8, 2011 7:59 PM
RUTH BATTING says: "This is going to ruin Florida at any and all ways possible. There still are some very shady things with this man. "
April 8, 2011 7:51 PM
Shannons says: "Rick Scott my family has hurt long enough. for many years we were slaves and now we will not return to your plantaion of a democracy. WHERE IS THE JOBS!!! DOWN WITH PRETTY RICKY"
April 8, 2011 7:42 PM
janedoe state employee says: "Rick Scott is attempting to balance to budget by either eliminating the state worker or making the positions so difficult no one wants to work for the government. We are expected to work for less money, respond in emergency situations and now have our few benefits taken away because we should be "more in line with private companies". So how about paying us more in line with private companies scale? "
April 8, 2011 7:27 PM
Dianna Maffeo Wilson says: "The crook has to be recalled and arrested for medicare fraud"
April 8, 2011 7:19 PM
Bonnie Mc Cune says: "This is just so absolutely HORRIBLE !!! He said in his acceptance speech he would represent ALL Floridians....I have yet to see that !!"
April 8, 2011 7:15 PM
Dawn says: "Florida may not survive 3-1/2 more years under Rick Scott's tyrannical rule!"
April 8, 2011 7:12 PM
Cheryl Walker says: " It is time a new governor who really CARES about Flrodians and not BIG BUSINESS and his own bank account takes over the office in Tallahassee. How do you help a state when you obliterate the working class that keeps it afloat? How do you sleep at night knowing you have sentenced the less fortunate to unemployment, ill-health, and death? If you are the epitomy of big business then big business should be put in traction. The legislators who push your agenda and affectuate your whims should be left unemployed to face the same upsets as millions of Americans. IMPEACH!!!"
April 8, 2011 6:23 PM
pam adams says: "GET RID OF RICK SCOTT AND SAVE FLORIDA !!!"
April 8, 2011 6:12 PM
Julie says: "Gotta Go!!!!!!"
April 8, 2011 6:05 PM
Marlene Stalter says: "He's a carpetbagger! As a 3rd gen floridian I hate what he has/is doing to the state I love!"
April 8, 2011 5:54 PM
Marlene Stalter says: "the man is a carpetbagger! I'm a 3rd gen. floridian and I hate what he's doing to the state I love!"
April 8, 2011 5:47 PM
Rich says: "Recall Rick!!!! "
April 8, 2011 5:30 PM
Cheryl says: "Enough of the budget cutting, especiaaly the Medically Needy Program, as a transplant survivor I dont to waste my 2nd chance. Is Gov Scott going to turn my power off next?"
April 8, 2011 5:25 PM
Another Annoyed Democrat says: "Rick, you need to eat a sandwich and come out, already."
April 8, 2011 5:21 PM
Christine Ford says: "Rick has got to go"
April 8, 2011 4:39 PM
Bill Schroeder says: "Its clear that this guy is just here to make all the cash he can in one term. he just keeps smiling because he knows there's nothing we can do about it. "
April 8, 2011 4:30 PM
Bill Schroeder says: "Its clear that this guy is just here to make all the cash he can in one term. he just keeps smiling because he knows there's nothing we can do about it. "
April 8, 2011 4:29 PM
Bill Schroeder says: "Its clear that this guy is just here to make all the cash he can in one term. he just keeps smiling because he knows there's nothing we can do about it. "
April 8, 2011 4:28 PM
will says: "Im not old enough to vote but all this seems wrong. YA to save money i get tht but at what expences. Our teachers are the back bone to this countries future
!"
April 8, 2011 4:03 PM
Liana Tidwell says: "Get this crook out of office!"
April 8, 2011 4:00 PM
Bruce Withers says: "Take back Tallie"
April 8, 2011 3:57 PM
Phillip Ramsey says: "STOP RICKY DICKY SCOTT!"
April 8, 2011 3:44 PM
Robert Farrell says: "Get to steppin'. If you don't like the game then vote to change the rules. He's got to go."
April 8, 2011 3:44 PM
Phillip Ramsey says: "STOP RICKY DICKY SCOTT!!!!"
April 8, 2011 3:43 PM
Carlene Daggett says: "We must get rid of Rick Scott. Who expects this man to work for Florida. Really! Can't believe that he was voted into office. "
April 8, 2011 3:30 PM
William Carpenter says: "We see through your hustle Gov.Scott."
April 8, 2011 3:15 PM
Gary Lancaster says: "Get this clown out of Talahassee before he completly destroys our state. He's well on his way!!"
April 8, 2011 3:14 PM
Matt says: "you guys are idiots"
April 8, 2011 3:14 PM
Larry Holley says: "I knew he meant trouble for Florida. Get rid of him before more jobs are lost. "
April 8, 2011 3:07 PM
Beverly Holley says: "I knew he met trouble. Lets get rid of him. Florida will suffer and continue to loose jobs in his hands. "
April 8, 2011 3:05 PM
Amber says: "He doesn't care about being re-elected. He will make sure that he has secured "private" businesses for himself for when his term is over.
Let's hope that the two FL senators (one Republican and one Democrat) that have introduced the bill for the opportunity to recall the governor is passed. Right now, we don't have that option...but we sure need it!
He can create a lot of damage (not jobs)... ENOUGH!"
April 8, 2011 2:32 PM
PaMela says: "HE NEEDS TO GO!"
April 8, 2011 2:06 PM
Gregory Flick Jr says: "He defrauded Medicare and made millions of dollars for himself. He also has his wife running his own business partnerships making him even more rich. Anytime he is put on the spot he pleads the fifth. There is no transparency. He should be a guest on Anderson Cooper so someone could keep this man honest. Now he wants to take my job and make it less stable...the students are the one's who are going to suffer if these reforms go through. The poor keep getting poorer..and the rich keep getting richer...Gotta Love it."
April 8, 2011 2:02 PM
Laurie says: "We need bumper stickers!!!"
April 8, 2011 1:56 PM
Alan Jones says: "who voted for this guy?"
April 8, 2011 1:28 PM
Jo Ann Sanderson says: "You have not done much for the State, except "talk", and talk is cheap. I believe your motto was "Let's get to work". Either keep the motto or get out!"
April 8, 2011 1:24 PM
Margaret Sears says: "Rick Scott and ALL of his cronies have got to go!!!! This state will be destroyed by the time he is done!"
April 8, 2011 1:07 PM
Jodi says: "Who the"h-ll" voted for him in the first place!!"
April 8, 2011 1:01 PM
nina says: "if he stays for term we will all feel some of Scott`s bad decisions....."
April 8, 2011 12:58 PM
Amy Hehnen says: "It amazes me that the least of us, the homeless, the children, the disabled, the working poor and soon the middle class are expected to stand by and watch fat-cat Republican/Tea Partiers line their already bulging pockets. He has cut the very services which barely keep us alive. That Rick Scott can mandate drug-testing, (at a facility which he owned and has turned over to his wife), for state employees, the unemployed and those receiving aid from the state sounds like the worst kind of conflict of interest to me. Those people will have to pay for their own tests and there is a very real possibility that his company will reap the benefits. We should have all the Senators & Congressmen & their employees as well as the govenor also take drug tests, & if they can pass, let them try to live on $275 a week of unemployment compensation while looking for a job, or try to feed a family and keep a roof over their heads on disability payments. The fat cats, who just keep getting richer, but who cannot stand to have their taxes returned to pre-Bush levels, and the rest of us are getting poorer and poorer. Why did we let this creep buy the election in the first place? Something has to be done"
April 8, 2011 12:50 PM
Bryan says: "Lets make Rick one of the jobs lost. He destroyed the high speed rail project and now he is billing the state to use his private jet. What a joke this guy is. He is in it for personal gain and not here to serve the people of Florida like he took an oath to do so."
April 8, 2011 12:42 PM
milane wakizaka says: "Rick Scott cares about our beaches but not about human beings! Our disabled children will be out on the street!!! I've never seen anything like it!"
April 8, 2011 12:35 PM
marie lord says: "i second the motion. hurry beforehe does sopmething stupid"
April 8, 2011 12:14 PM
Krista Morehead, M.Ed. says: "Teacher in Florida- enough said"
April 8, 2011 12:00 PM
esther phillips says: "When Scott was elected I cried. I could not understand how uninformed my fellow Folriduans were.Just like the other republican governors who were elected, the citizens of those states are now felling remorseful. RECALL sCOTT AND THE OTHERS!!!!!"
April 8, 2011 11:51 AM
Kevin says: "Scott only represents a small segment of Florida ...not all of Florida"
April 8, 2011 11:43 AM
Bill Smith says: "and his CEO Wife, shame on them for their greed."
April 8, 2011 11:42 AM
Steve says: "Belongs in jail. Another arrogant lying thief"
April 8, 2011 11:42 AM
A Florida RN says: "I have worked for a Humana/Galen/Columbia/HCA hospital for over 25 yrs. I am a NICU nurse. During Rick Scotts rein the ratio of nurses to babies was more then allowed at a day care by law This is how much Rick Scott thinks about health care. For him its all about money and himself "
April 8, 2011 11:41 AM
tallahasse-lassie says: "While thousands of state workers worry about their jobs and middle-income families worry about paying
bills...Rick continues to help large
corporations and shows a 'thumbs down' to poor and middle-class families."
April 8, 2011 10:59 AM
Roberto Lijewski says: "Surrr ya KILLED The HIGH SPEED RAIL and all The JOBS that IT would ADD, and Ya GIVE all YOUR APPOINTEES a Large PAY RAISE, WHY DONT YOU and all YOUR STAFF take a HUGH PAY CUT INSTEAD ???? OR TRY TO LIVE off of UNEMPLOYMENT ?????"
April 8, 2011 10:39 AM
Jenn S. says: "He is privatizing south FL prisons & all those officers with the state will be out of a job- this helps HOW?????"
April 8, 2011 10:18 AM
Sherri WIlliams says: "What was Florida thinking? We must remove this criminal. He robbed the sick and dying."
April 8, 2011 10:18 AM
Tom Stoltenborg says: "The thief needs to be gone ASAP.
the survival of the State demands he and his Legislative cronies go"
April 8, 2011 10:08 AM
Dennis McLeod says: "Floridians have no one to blame but themselves for allowing Rick Scott to buy the governor's office. Floridians were warned by every major newspaper in the state. I only hope that the actions of the Republicans will result in the election of more Democrats next time."
April 8, 2011 10:07 AM
connie says: "they should have known whenhe was running foom his actions from his job he had and what he did
"
April 8, 2011 10:05 AM
lynn says: "I am a health care worker barely making it I leave from paycheck to pay check sometimes i can't even pay my rent on time what will happen to me next when SCOTT cut us of at our knees? he has to so we the little people could survive"
April 8, 2011 10:03 AM
broke says: "Hi, I'm your neighbor...yea right next door...I love ya..you know I do. But, here is the fact...I'm broke. I can't afford you any longer. It's either you or my house payment..sorry..you lose! Wake up, No, I don't like "Rick" having to do this, I wish I had a ton of money to give You. But..I don't. I'm broke!"
April 8, 2011 9:54 AM
Phil says: "Throw the Bum OUT!!!!!"
April 8, 2011 9:53 AM
Randy says: "Just don't stop with Tricky Ricky. Go after all Republicans!"
April 8, 2011 9:52 AM
Susie & Dennis says: "We didn't vote for you and we want you to go away quickly! Those that did vote for you, can now see the real you!!!"
April 8, 2011 9:51 AM
Justin says: "It's time to recall Rick Scott before any more damage is done!"
April 8, 2011 9:50 AM
Gerald says: "I really could care less. I just clicked on the link. All Politicians are crooked. We've got to the point where being in office is self serving only."
April 8, 2011 9:39 AM
Peter Duce says: "Gov. Scott has to go..he was a crook in the business world and now is a crooked Gov.. he has to go.."
April 8, 2011 9:24 AM
Rachel says: "I thought we were locking up criminals not letting them run the state."
April 8, 2011 9:15 AM
John says: "Anyone notice how Rick Scott resembles the 'Tin Man' from W of O? How appropo-he's hollow and has no heart!"
April 8, 2011 9:15 AM
Lee says: "When can we start planning for a recall campaign. I've heard different things on the time requirement. I say let's start planning now so that we can file the appropriate paperwork as soon as it is possible."
April 8, 2011 9:14 AM
Mr. Hirschorn says: "He has to go. And today would be a good day for it............"
April 8, 2011 9:00 AM
Hope says: "Who actually voted for this nut? I do not know 1 person within my very large circle of friends that did."
April 8, 2011 8:28 AM
Patrice Johnson says: "Rick Scott is a poor excuse for a HUMAN BEING! I think he is an alien."
April 8, 2011 8:26 AM
amber whatley says: "stop taking away our jobs & self respect u idiot simple sence for you people with jobs = people with money to spend on OUR ECONOMY.. jobless people = a sad poor comunity with not enough $$ to spend to live they r loosing everything including dignity & self respect & worth Not god for ECONOMY todays lesson RICK SCOTT HAS GOT 2 GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
April 8, 2011 7:51 AM
Victor says: "What in the world are you trying to do?"
April 8, 2011 7:50 AM
freddie reynolds says: "you can thank your church and that thing call the tea party for this blunder? "
April 8, 2011 7:20 AM
Antoinette Tedesco says: "King Scott has GOT TO GO!!!!"
April 8, 2011 7:12 AM
Janet M. Borchers says: "I recall that the Governor's mama said he came from nothing. Well, now all he cares about are fat cats with fat wallets and corporations. Little people beware. Public servants beware. I saw let's recall our rights and stand together to say, Scoot Scott."
April 8, 2011 7:11 AM
Janet M. Borchers says: "Do you have a fat wallet? Then you matter to Rick Scott. Here's my message- Scoot Scott, recall your roots. Your mama says you came from nothing. What about those who have what you came from and need a little helping hand until they get back on their feet. Nah, you want to snatch the rug out from uner them while giving fat cats corporate welfare. Way to go! I recall your evil ways. Scoot Scott."
April 8, 2011 7:09 AM
Tally Citizen says: "We're about to see why a man would spend $70M for a $140K per year job!"
April 8, 2011 6:52 AM
Gene Gilreath says: "WE have to stop this crook before it is too late and there is nothing to save. Bet his WIFE is working on the contract proposal for her husbands Mandated Drug Testing, there's no conflict of interest there is there?"
April 8, 2011 6:49 AM
Rick says: "k Scoot is a NORTHENER having only lived in florida for LESS than a DECADE. Shouldn't the new residents SHUT THERE MOUTHS and listen the first decade?"
April 8, 2011 6:36 AM
Dave Medvec says: "He should still be in jail for past crimes"
April 8, 2011 6:30 AM
Victoria Via McCabe says: ""Governor" Scott: You are a disgrace to this state. I don't know how you were elected into office; I most certainly did not vote for you. I would never vote for a known thief. Your decisions thus far clearly display you have no idea what you are doing. You are destroying this state every second you remain in office so for God's sake, step down now! NO ONE WANTS YOU HERE! GET OUT! How dare you do the things you have done and continue on, stealing from Florida's coffers just as you stole from the coffers of Medicare and Medicaid. Unfortunately, until you get out of office, we won't really know exacly what you are up to and ow much you are stealing until we get you out. And to those who voted for this jackass~ What in the world is wrong with you???"
April 8, 2011 6:30 AM
MICHAEL says: "yOU STOLD MY TRAIN AND JOBS YOU FOOL..."
April 8, 2011 5:55 AM
Randy York says: "Not my govenor!"
April 8, 2011 5:46 AM
Vic says: "Let's take Florida back now!"
April 8, 2011 5:42 AM
Working_Man says: "He belongs in jail for Medicare fraud, not the governor's mansion. Time to fix this. Let's get rid of this idiot."
April 8, 2011 5:13 AM
Jen from Miami says: "Pink Slip Rick! "
April 8, 2011 4:00 AM
JOHN says: "THIS GUY IS AN IDIOT>>> IMPEACH RICK SCOTT... "
April 8, 2011 2:41 AM
Caitlin says: "Rick Scott has to go, hey! hey! ho! ho!"
April 8, 2011 1:59 AM
Teresa Brewer says: "Rick Scott's reach has exceeded his grasp. He needs to try to wrap his head around the fact that the people of Florida won't tolerate his lies or his complete lack of ethics."
April 8, 2011 1:32 AM
PS says: "I invite you to try living on minimum wage for one year. If you pass that test, then for the next 17 years, try being unemployed. No insurance, no real job prospects. Oh and you also have a bad back. Serious health issues. Because you worked too hard in your youth. If you are not yet 52, pretend that you are. Just young enough to have to work several years past social securities retirement age, and just old enough not to have time or money to invest in a new career. The Reason you need to to that by the way is because the company that you have been employed with for the past 20 years laid you off after you spent the best years of your life working to get them ahead, believing that if you did that, then they would employ you at some level even if the economy was at its current low. Just try it Rick.
I know you won't, but for one day, or even one night, try that life out for size. If you have the strength.
"
April 8, 2011 12:42 AM
Bobaloo says: "Let's get to work getting this monster out of Tallahassee."
April 8, 2011 12:42 AM
Harold Harcourt says: "May he be reincarnated as a poor, brown, woman with downs syndrome."
April 8, 2011 12:41 AM
Harold Harcourt says: "May he be re-incarnated as a poor brown woman with downs syndrome."
April 8, 2011 12:39 AM
Harold Harcourt says: "May his next re-incarnation come as a poor brown woman with downs syndrome."
April 8, 2011 12:38 AM
pam says: "impeach him now"
April 8, 2011 12:33 AM
Tim Condry says: "Take the bastard down!!!"
April 8, 2011 12:31 AM
JACKIE DELLAVILLA says: "We need to make this a people country and fire all politicians and government..they have destroyed every country with corruption ."
April 8, 2011 12:10 AM
JACKIE DELLAVILLA says: "We need to make this a people country and fire all politicians and government..they have destroyed every country with corruption ."
April 8, 2011 12:09 AM
JACKIE DELLAVILLA says: "We need to make this a people country and fire all politicians and government..they have destroyed every country with corruption ."
April 8, 2011 12:00 AM
Craig says: "The voters elected a tried & true crook and now they're surprised that he's sticking it to the working class. Let's get him out before he can inflict much damage."
April 7, 2011 11:48 PM
Helaine Friedlander says: "Didn't we, the voters, approve a high speed train between Tampa and Orlando? Even if we didn't Rick Scott took the matter into his own hands as if he were the king, made a decision to derail the project without putting it in front of the legislators, or even worse, the voters. He's a crook! I say impeach Rick Scott NOW!!!!"
April 7, 2011 11:32 PM
Angela says: "Rick Scott you have done absolutely nothing for the state of Florida. You had your mother on a television commercial lying about how you would create jobs for Florida and you've done jack squat. I am so happy that I didn't vote for a loser such as yourself. Too bad the other Floridians didn't realize how disingenuous you were being. But I knew all along that you had no intention of helping this state. "
April 7, 2011 11:29 PM
Angela says: "You have done absolutely nothing for the state of Florida! You had your mother on a commercial lying about you getting Florida back to work and you have done jack squat-but then again what would I expect from a fraud, such as yourself. I'm glad that I didn't vote for you because you never had any intention of helping the people of Florida and I knew that. Too bad that other brainwashed Floridians didn't see how disingenuous you are. "
April 7, 2011 11:22 PM
Kelley says: "Pack your stuff and get your ass out of Florida!!! Pink slip rick "
April 7, 2011 11:11 PM
Felix says: "Out with Scott!!"
April 7, 2011 11:04 PM
M.A. Murdoch says: "A fraud named Rick Scott, lean and bald,
Cackled joyful while Florida bawled.
He danced through the clover,
Saying, "People, bend over;
"That's the comfiest way to be balled!"
"
April 7, 2011 10:56 PM
maryepperson@mac.com says: "Thanks for cutting my salary by 4% A------!! Balancing the budget IS on my back!!!
oh, and one more thing..... UTERUS!!!!"
April 7, 2011 10:37 PM
Pam says: "And seriously PBA... what do you do with your time that you get blind sided by this stuff?!"
April 7, 2011 10:14 PM
Pam says: "hmmm quarterly drug testing for all state employees and all welfare recipients... exactly how much of LabCorp does he own? Must be getting quite a kick back! Also, nice job denying the bill to network pharmacies... how many pill mills does he own? GEO... yep he's in with them too... Privatize prison and probation anyone? This guy is a joke and is going to RUIN Florida. "
April 7, 2011 10:13 PM
Pam says: "hmmm quarterly drug testing for all state employees and all welfare recipients... exactly how much of LabCorp does he own? Must be getting quite a kick back! Also, nice job denying the bill to network pharmacies... how many pill mills does he own? GEO... yep he's in with them too... Privatize prison and probation anyone? This guy is a joke and is going to RUIN Florida. "
April 7, 2011 10:11 PM
Noelle says: "I am tired of the rich getting richer on the backs of us working people!"
April 7, 2011 10:06 PM
Stephanie says: "i don't know anyone who voted for you, Rick, and if you keep cutting funding to our schools, you will run this state into the ground! So much for Florida's children's future!"
April 7, 2011 9:54 PM
Dorothy says: "Watch out for this pink slip prick!"
April 7, 2011 9:54 PM
Rick Scott is NUTS! says: "This guy is BAD NEWS for Florida. He wants to turn Florida into Florida, Inc. He wants to destroy public education in place of charter schools because there's money to be made for himself and Jeb Bush. Vote these GOP creeps OUT on November 8th! Republicans suck! Period. Vote them out!"
April 7, 2011 9:19 PM
LAURA GUZMAN says: "We need our jobs!
Cuba again?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????"
April 7, 2011 9:17 PM
BobinBoynton says: "Rick Scott must go- One way or Another!"
April 7, 2011 8:46 PM
Adeline Brill says: "The man is an IDIOT!!!"
April 7, 2011 8:38 PM
Thomas Hewitt says: "SLICK RICK HAS GOT TO GO"
April 7, 2011 8:21 PM
Tom Hewitt says: "Instead of moving forward Slick Rick is putting Florida back to the ice age with all his so called budget cuts He should be put out on his rear. I;m sure he is getting for his old cronies all he can. Now he wants to cut prison sentences and turn the prisons over to private companys. More state and county jobs lost. Where are all the new jobs he promised Are they going to come at the expense of teachers , law enforcement, health care and other current state jobs. This guy is the biggest idiot since Dan Quail."
April 7, 2011 8:17 PM
skip wiley says: "Uterus!!!!"
April 7, 2011 8:17 PM
Chris says: "You guys are idiots, what jobs? The stupid rail that the voters said they didnt want, what kind of job is that, it may last 2-5 years, come on he wants to bring careers not jobs, so after the rail is down all those people are back to being unemployed and use Floridians are stuck with use tax expence"
April 7, 2011 8:15 PM
Jeff Jacobsohn says: "What can one expect? Once a crook
always a crook. Florida got what Florida wanted. "
April 7, 2011 8:14 PM
Amanda says: "Quit taking money away from our schools in Bay County Florida! You are hurting future voters and our future as a COUNTRY! Get the F out!"
April 7, 2011 8:11 PM
Richard says: "Just like another hot air politician now in Washington, Sxcott fed everybody a ton of BS and that's just what they both have given us once in office!"
April 7, 2011 7:57 PM
Ken Kiker says: "So far Rick is hurting the working citizens of Florida and helping big corporations and his rich friends get richer. Rick Scott is demonizing public employees who educate our children and protect the public. This is OUR STATE! We do not elect dictators resign now we cannot afford your solutions you will destroy our state."
April 7, 2011 7:54 PM
Loran Schrader says: "A quick query of personnel records available to the public through DMS revealed that if the legislature's current proposal of a 2%, 4%, 6% and tax on public employees goes into effect it will cost the Jefferson County more than 1.3 million in lost revenue annually. Jefferson County only has 765 public employees, imagine how much it would cost The rest of the state.
For a Governor who claims he is trying to fix the economy he sure is costing the private sector a lot of money..."
April 7, 2011 7:52 PM
Rob says: "Get rid of him now.
Florida already has one of the lowest taxes in the Union, we don't need any more cuts.
Cuts = Lost jobs"
April 7, 2011 7:39 PM
GEORGE SAMANC says: "FIRE THE SWINDLER"
April 7, 2011 7:39 PM
Chuck says: "Rick Scott is a proven thief and con man and I believe he is either mentally unstable or on drugs. He needs to be drug tested ASAP."
April 7, 2011 7:26 PM
Chuck says: "Rick Scott is a proven thief and con man and I believe he is either mentally unstable or on drugs. He needs to be drug tested ASAP."
April 7, 2011 7:25 PM
Senoia Brantley says: "Shame on you Scott!!!"
April 7, 2011 7:23 PM
Dano says: "Surely by now Floridian's must realize exactly who Rick Scott is taking care of, and it ain't the middle class!"
April 7, 2011 7:00 PM
Jim says: "I work for the School Board this JACKASS MUST GET HIS PINK SLIP NOW !!!"
April 7, 2011 6:55 PM
Christine Bauer says: "This is what we get for allowing a criminal into the Governors manor. I hope your friends enjoy their raises."
April 7, 2011 6:54 PM
Todd W. Byars says: "Florida hates Rick Scott!!"
April 7, 2011 6:50 PM
Todd W. Byars says: "The teachers and I fight him here: www.FloridaTeachersforEducation.com/news.php
Come join us!
Todd W. Byars
in Tallahassee, Florida"
April 7, 2011 6:49 PM
Todd W. Byars says: "Rick Scott raped our schools and all the other Agencies and Departments in Florida. He gave away a free High Speed Rail between our biggest cities. Now he is laying off or firing as many Teachers, State Employees and Law Enforcement officers as possible.
The teachers and I fight him here: www.FloridaTeachersforEducation.com/news.php
Come join us!
Todd W. Byars
in Tallahassee, Florida"
April 7, 2011 6:48 PM
Sidney says: "He needs to get the pink slip as well as Obama!"
April 7, 2011 6:34 PM
David Spearel says: "Slick Rick should be wearing prison blues at Leavenworth instead of wearing Botany 500 suits in Tallahassee. Now he's getting started eliminating jobs not creating them. He's a typical Republican Governor who cares more about his rich friends and caring for them than taking care of the needs of the citizens who are the majority in the state and in need of the help to get back to work. Instead he walks all over the backs of the working class and unemployed like Himmler in Nazi Germany. The only way to get rid of him is to get a vote of no confedence to have him removed from office. That will take some from his own party to turn on him and that isn't going to happen anytime soon. He still is holding off on certifying the election results voting in favor of redistricting. It's been done already before he got in office, just needs his signature and being sent to the federal government for approval and implementation. He's stalling for time to keep his agenda alive. "
April 7, 2011 6:30 PM
WTF Florida says: "Dictator Scott must go. Please somebody come up with a way to recall Scott and elect a new Governer."
April 7, 2011 6:29 PM
Renea says: "Firing employees, attacking teachers, and cutting government employees is not a governor with the constituents best interests at heart"
April 7, 2011 6:21 PM
barbaragentling says: "He's doing a great job! "
April 7, 2011 6:20 PM
janel miller says: "Uterus"
April 7, 2011 6:16 PM
Joanne Brabham says: "He's a criminal who never got convicted. He ripped off tax payeras and then turned around and bought himself an elected position to rip them off some more. This thief must go!!! "
April 7, 2011 6:12 PM
Krista Maki says: "It is unimaginable that you would seek to balance the budget on the backs of the poorest and middle class while giving bennies to your rich friends and supporters, and cutting taxes that are already on the low side nationally. I will always think of you as the Medicare fraud. Your attempt to enrich yourself by way of state employee drug testing is also a new moral low. Sociopath, I think is a fitting diagnosis."
April 7, 2011 6:09 PM
Dawn M West says: "The people have spoken-see ya Rick!!!!"
April 7, 2011 5:51 PM
Steve says: "Rick Scott is a CROOK!!!"
April 7, 2011 5:48 PM
J says: "Nice boots. They cost more than I paid for my car. Nice way to show what you think of Florida taxpayers. "
April 7, 2011 5:44 PM
Kevin says: "YOU Are Lacking Moral Fiber and Honesty, SHAME ON YOU!!!Living your grandios life while the people you serve are suffering and you continue to slash their pay, while your own staff gets pay increases. Shame on you!!!!"
April 7, 2011 5:33 PM
bamby says: "get rid of SCOTT,Teachers are doing a great job teaching,,DUMB kids do not want to learn, to STUPID"
April 7, 2011 5:30 PM
Sheila Meehan says: "Can we survive 4 years of this man?! "
April 7, 2011 5:28 PM
Sue Bond says: "Rick Scott already demonstrated his heartlessness when he ran a medical ins co. We're only going to see more of the same...only with huge corporate $$$ Recall Rick NOW!"
April 7, 2011 5:14 PM
Mrs. Michael Malone says: "Hey hey -- ho ho --- Rick the prick has got to go! "
April 7, 2011 5:12 PM
FLORIDA VOTER AND TAXPAYER says: "RICK SCOTT WE THINK YOUR PUBLIC ENEMY #1 DO THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE UNITED STATES A FAVOR... MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNRTY FAR FAR AWAY. YOUR NOT NEEDED OR WANTED HERE! "
April 7, 2011 5:11 PM
Lewis Byron Adams Jr. says: "RECALL OR IMPEACH HIM, NOW!!"
April 7, 2011 5:05 PM
Erik Morris says: "Let's see, so far Scott has tried to sell State Parks in an uncontested bid from Jack Nicklaus, who thankfully is smarter than Scott and pulled out along with everyone else once it went public. He's cut all arts funding. He's cut education almost out as well. He's cutting state employees and preventing upward movement/raises, but he and his business partners/associates are rolling in profit, not to mention the agency heads for Scott appointed positions seeing raises as well. That makes him a crook and a corrupt political official. There's also DCF layoffs as well as his completely asinine murder attempts of Light Rail, which for a state who depends on tourism would be a boon to both short and long term economic development and resident quality of life, and an asset towards limiting traffic and environmental impact in the state.
So he makes poor choices, except from the only perspective of making choices which make him and his associates rich. Selfish, corrupt and horrible. Again, if he were serious about Florida's budget the first step would be to cut his salary and the salary of those he appoints, but instead all get raises. Criminal, selfish, crude, offensive, corrupt, incorrect, gross misconduct are the nicest things I can say."
April 7, 2011 5:04 PM
Patricia Walker says: "Your daughter is a teacher? I am sure she is humiliated. Did not ever have a teacher who helped you or were you born GOD?"
April 7, 2011 4:51 PM
V. Wimberley says: "I can't get a job because there are none. And I am being treated at Moffit and the money he is taking away from them is ridiculous. HE NEEDS TO GO - YESTERDAY!!"
April 7, 2011 4:49 PM
Frank Rivera says: "At the rate you're cutting public services we will have to ask the corporate sector to provide fire and police protection. By all means, let's not tax them, they need all the "freebees" they can get besides the money they fleece from the public. Instead of giving the agencies that head your office, why not cut their salaries as well?"
April 7, 2011 4:47 PM
Tony says: "What do you think he should do, spend more money, give you a raise?? Get a life."
April 7, 2011 4:47 PM
Patrick says: "It's amazing how many people are jumping on the bandwagon to get Rick Scott out when they were the ones that voted for him or didn't vote at all! Thank you for putting my job and family in jeapordy."
April 7, 2011 4:47 PM
Patrick says: "It's amazing how many people are jumping on the bandwagon to get Rick Scott out when they were the ones that voted for him or didn't vote at all! Thank you for putting my job and family in jeapordy."
April 7, 2011 4:47 PM
Dave says: "That clown needs to be fired...with extreme prejudice. "
April 7, 2011 4:47 PM
Kim says: "Pink slip his butt!! I have been pink slipped for a year now. No job for me no job for Scott"
April 7, 2011 4:43 PM
Virginia Fippinger says: "The privatization of Medicaid is bad for everyone except for a Gov that has a history of Medicare/Medicaid abuse who, still owns a chain of Clinics.
Keep your hands off the Healthcare of Florida's most needy."
April 7, 2011 4:36 PM
Cindy says: "Rick Scott, you have got to go."
April 7, 2011 4:34 PM
Elinor says: "Rick Scott says he wants to create 700,000 jobs...what he REALLY meant was he was going to ELIMINATE 700,000 state, county and city employee positions through budget cuts."
April 7, 2011 4:30 PM
Richard C. Skaggs says: "Rick Scott is a criminal... but that's not what matters. He has done ZERO of what he said he would do. If I go to my job and not do anything, I would be fired... why not him?"
April 7, 2011 4:26 PM
Clemon Youngblood says: "Rick Scott is a criminal!! He stole from us, now He's waiving it in our faces. Florida, "Let's Get To Work" to give this crook the hook. What a Joke? The Joke is on Us."
April 7, 2011 4:21 PM
jeff barnes says: "this crook of a governor should be in prison and not acting as such"
April 7, 2011 4:19 PM
Kay Secord says: "Haven't found anyone yet that admits to voting for him!"
April 7, 2011 4:19 PM
J R says: "He needs to.go...loser"
April 7, 2011 4:12 PM
Albert Pardo says: "Funny how you can't get anyone to admit they voted for this criminal, I think the idiot voters in this state might be having a severe case of buyers remorse. "
April 7, 2011 4:12 PM
jessica says: "I'm a cop, I work long hours and deal with the people society has no clue about. I put my life on the line everyday and have not had a raise in 4,years ...with the prices of everyday rising and now I have to give 5%,
Of my pay to the state ...where am I suppose to pull this money from? ...when can I start getting welfare!"
April 7, 2011 4:09 PM
Eric says: "How can we get this jackass out of office? Is there a petition to sign?"
April 7, 2011 4:08 PM
Albert Pardo says: "Funny how you can't get anyone to admit they voted for this criminal, I think the idiot voters in this state might be having a severe case of buyers remorse. "
April 7, 2011 4:07 PM
Dearldean Hall says: "I believe this man has declared war on the elderly, the disabled, the children, and all the things Florida is about including keeping our main tourest attraction up, our beaches. It is like he is trying to Destroy Florida, and I for one, am speaking out. Get rid of this Crook before he destroys Florida completely."
April 7, 2011 4:00 PM
Pete says: "He's a nightmare come true for Florida. Wish we had Alex Sink or Clarlie Crist back."
April 7, 2011 4:00 PM
Mike Bowman says: "I am scared for Florida! Please, Rick Scott, step down from Governor to make Florida better. "
April 7, 2011 3:50 PM
John says: "We hired you to get the jobs rolling out, the 777 plan. Not line the pockets of yourself and your crownies."
April 7, 2011 3:46 PM
Mary says: "Who voted for this retard?"
April 7, 2011 3:43 PM
Christine says: "Rick Scott sucks! He doesn't care about the unemployed, disabled or the seriously ill. He is only in it for 'Rick Scott'."
April 7, 2011 3:41 PM
Rick0000000000000 says: "Please contact your local legislator and pressure them into putting the recall initiative on the ballot for the next elections."
April 7, 2011 3:39 PM
Rick32303 says: "Please contact your local legislator and pressure them into putting the recall initiative on the ballot for the next elections."
April 7, 2011 3:38 PM
Rick32303 says: "Please contact your local legislator and pressure them into putting the recall initiative on the ballot for the next elections."
April 7, 2011 3:38 PM
RickTally says: "Please contact your local legislator and pressure them into putting the recall initiative on the ballot for the next elections."
April 7, 2011 3:38 PM
JimTally says: "Please contact your local legislator and pressure them into putting the recall initiative on the ballot for the next elections."
April 7, 2011 3:38 PM
Jim says: "Please contact your local legislator and pressure them into putting the recall initiative on the ballot for the next elections."
April 7, 2011 3:37 PM
Christine says: "Rick Scott sucks!!! As a native of Florida for 56 yrs, I say, "Scott is the worst governor of the last 1/2 century"."
April 7, 2011 3:37 PM
Barbara Palermo says: "You have dumped everything good we have been working toward ei: high speed rail, pill database, funding for public education, You were elected by a tiny margin and you are not representing the people!"
April 7, 2011 3:36 PM
Frank says: "Wheres the jobs Rick !!!!"
April 7, 2011 3:29 PM
Frank Salamida says: "Where's the Jobs Rick !!!!"
April 7, 2011 3:26 PM
Frank Salamida says: "Where's the Jobs Rick !!!!"
April 7, 2011 3:26 PM
Dave says: "Get a life people...He won the election"
April 7, 2011 3:25 PM
John Clark says: "Well, we can only thank ourselves for this. We voted him in. Only in Florida would someone with his past become governor. Thanks to everyone who voted for him."
April 7, 2011 3:24 PM
linda johnson says: "My son finally got a job as a prison guard. Then Ricky killed the budget. So there was no more job. Great job of getting to work."
April 7, 2011 3:23 PM
Linda Johnson says: "My son finally got a job as a prison guard. Then came Rick's budget cuts. There went my son's job.
Great Job of getting to work!"
April 7, 2011 3:20 PM
Jim says: "Please contact your local state representative and pressure them to put the recall ballot in the next elections."
April 7, 2011 3:20 PM
Jim says: "Please contact your local state representative and pressure them to put the recall ballot in the next elections."
April 7, 2011 3:20 PM
Douston says: "Rick Scott will leave the governors office in handcuffs! "
April 7, 2011 3:18 PM
Joe says: "This is what you get when you "hire" a crook!"
April 7, 2011 3:16 PM
Joe says: "This is what you get when you "hire" a crook!"
April 7, 2011 3:15 PM
skeeter says: "What were people thinking who voted for him? He should be in prison for his medicare fraud and Bill McCollum should be sharing the cell for not prosecuting. "
April 7, 2011 3:13 PM
Jen says: "Send this criminal packing!"
April 7, 2011 3:13 PM
Josh Moore says: "You are despised. Please go."
April 7, 2011 3:13 PM
skeeter says: "What were people thinking who voted for him? He should be in prison for his medicare fraud and Bill McCollum should be sharing the cell for not prosecuting. "
April 7, 2011 3:12 PM
Keith says: "Rick Scott is doing what the voters elected him to do!"
April 7, 2011 3:12 PM
Keith says: "Rick Scott is doing what he was elected to do..."
April 7, 2011 3:11 PM
jbuckley0318@yahoo.com says: "this guy is an absolute disaster. He is a thief and bought the election just to show us how stupid he really is and how really stupid those who voted for him must feel Now. He has an agenda buy it is not to help Flroidians, he is an embarrassment. I would love to tell him that to his face, invite me to do so, PLEASE!!!!!"
April 7, 2011 3:08 PM
karenbaugh says: "How does he expect the teachers to continue working under such threatening conditions? I steered my daughter away from teaching because we get so little support from the government and legislatiors except to demand more testing. I wonder how many of these lawmakers came pass the tests that are being mandated for our students. Scott and his supporters in government need to also have performance based pay schedules. We are losing our librarian and computer tech teacher due to lack of funding. This is just basic education costs that can't be met. Scott needs to be put into a recall election. "
April 7, 2011 3:07 PM
Oscar Munoz says: "Rick Scott is not a good Governor he does not have our interest at heart; he only has his interest...Rick Scott Gotta Go!!"