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78. As long as my best friend lives in Jacksonville Beach, I'll come back to Florida

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 03:45 AM

Jul 2013

It's not like we don't have palm trees and beaches on the California coast, and it's a long inconvenient trip for me, but when you love someone like a sister you travel if you are able to.

I religiously avoid talking about Florida politics, or any politics at all, while there. In truth, I wouldn't go to Florida if she were not there. I deplore a great deal that I read about the place. The only fun reading is Carl Hiaassen.

But support a boycott? That would indeed be counterproductive and make our Democratic friends into collateral damage. Support Florida Democrats? Yessiree, DonCoquixote, when I finally get my email inbox cleared of all the political begging letters I will selectively send money to our national party organizations that support the 50-state strategy.

Best of luck to you and yours, DonCoquixote.

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To all those who want to Boycott Florida [View all] DonCoquixote Jul 2013 OP

you can work hard hollysmom Jul 2013 #1

Glad to see someone else is wise RobertEarl Jul 2013 #5

i remember the beating alaska got over palin roguevalley Jul 2013 #34

Obama wouldve won the Presidency without Florida. woolldog Jul 2013 #2

Hey DonCoquixote looky here! A hearty FUCK YOU, FLORIDIANS! cherokeeprogressive Jul 2013 #16

The important thing is to get the European tourists on board with the boycott. woolldog Jul 2013 #21

Look how effective the Rodney King boycott was. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #47

Or the prop 8 boycott DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #51

You couldn't even begin to count all of the fucked up things that happen in Cali. NCTraveler Jul 2013 #99

You are too obvious sometimes Pisces Jul 2013 #128

I can only speak for myself Sheepshank Jul 2013 #3

Zimmerman's loose, and he has a gun. Bette Noir Jul 2013 #65

He's not pipi_k Jul 2013 #115

I've been boycotting Florida since 2000 anyway.. Punkingal Jul 2013 #4

Ditto. Had an argument with my daughter for taking the kids there. kelliekat44 Jul 2013 #20

Really? Ms. Toad Jul 2013 #38

You are quite correct. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #52

The people of Florida voted for Al Gore Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #69

So you intend to punish the people of Florida Ms. Toad Jul 2013 #91

I said nothing of the sort. Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #92

Sorry - you jumped into the middle of the conversation Ms. Toad Jul 2013 #93

I've boycotted Florida since I was 10 years old. PsychGrad Jul 2013 #53

"White trash"? Really. cordelia Jul 2013 #89

Yes, really. PsychGrad Jul 2013 #104

I agree with your estimation of those 3 states Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #121

Thank you... PsychGrad Jul 2013 #125

Oh, Floridians stop begging people HockeyMom Jul 2013 #6

As a Floridian, I agree. Incitatus Jul 2013 #11

This is just another example of boycotts being made worthless. Archae Jul 2013 #7

Thank you DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #18

Boycotts are rarely effective davidpdx Jul 2013 #19

One of my cousins lived in Florida. Major Hogwash Jul 2013 #35

They aren't as bad as the Jacksonville davidpdx Jul 2013 #36

Tell that to the Arizona TM99 Jul 2013 #103

That might be a rare exception davidpdx Jul 2013 #116

Some may argue that TM99 Jul 2013 #120

personally im boycotting the packers rdking647 Jul 2013 #56

Oh? Archae Jul 2013 #64

no,this is what i mean rdking647 Jul 2013 #67

I would boycott pipi_k Jul 2013 #106

Well, I understand the sentiment - but since my brother and mother live there, NRaleighLiberal Jul 2013 #8

There's no wanting to it Blackford Jul 2013 #9

at least you offer to help the candidates DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #10

Answers: 99Forever Jul 2013 #12

cheap DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #13

How much did you contribute to Jim Graves campaign? 99Forever Jul 2013 #24

as i said earlier, I am broke DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #26

Like fuck it isn't under assault by Teaturds. 99Forever Jul 2013 #27

we are down here with a bucket and mop DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #28

Democratic candidates, particularly at the state level, will get my money. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #14

I wouldn't sweat it. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #15

My parents live in FL giftedgirl77 Jul 2013 #17

I expect to be in Tampa for a meeting next Spring - I'll be making a determined petronius Jul 2013 #22

you may glady threadjack DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #23

Difference is California elected a governor who wouldn't defend the law woolldog Jul 2013 #25

we can play games like that all day DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #29

Would be tough for me to do woolldog Jul 2013 #33

Funny, so we can assume DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #46

Actually if I thought California woolldog Jul 2013 #59

I sail often over from NOLA. Up until now I ignored the fact Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #55

well, if you want to come diving in CA let me know - you'll want petronius Jul 2013 #61

Very cool, will keep that in mind! Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #66

check out wmnf DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #73

Thanks! I'll make a note of that... (nt) petronius Jul 2013 #119

I make an effort to not spend in any 'bagger-owner or -supporting establishments' whereever I am. whopis01 Jul 2013 #102

You make excellent points! In Florida, NC, Texas and many other places... Anansi1171 Jul 2013 #30

I do DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #31

Keep your money out of Texas. Seriously. sadbear Jul 2013 #39

I really do agree, and I don't visit Texas ever. I only visit Florida on Business and live like... Anansi1171 Jul 2013 #42

Why not boycott donco Jul 2013 #32

I wish people would stop feeding the beast here in Texas. sadbear Jul 2013 #37

OMG, a voice of sanity. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #43

OMG, a voice of capitulation. (nt) Paladin Jul 2013 #94

How so? sadbear Jul 2013 #95

Here's a thought as a person who lives in a blue state Arcanetrance Jul 2013 #40

Answer #1. You've failed for generation after generation. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #41

compating us to dogs, classy DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #45

I didn't, but of course you knew that. That's what I love about your clique here, Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #48

Cheap as usual DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #50

Oh, we've got monsters galore and half of them wear a 'D' after their name. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #62

you mean the plan to be , in your words "you know, effective?" DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #71

Still whining and non-responsive. Alan Grayson is great, that's one out Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #74

non responsive? DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #75

I support liberals in Florida Shankapotomus Jul 2013 #44

Sorry. I visited Florida. It's a sewer. Aristus Jul 2013 #49

Yes, we had to flush twice when you left. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #54

That's how I felt about it at 10. PsychGrad Jul 2013 #57

What about the busdriver who wasn't a racist douche, you ask? Scootaloo Jul 2013 #58

glucose DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #72

Yes yes, them evil yankees Scootaloo Jul 2013 #77

not because don coquxiote lives there DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author Scootaloo Jul 2013 #87

haven't you felt the boycott yet ? olddots Jul 2013 #60

How about boycotting only Seminole County, FL? No Vested Interest Jul 2013 #63

nothing to see there quaker bill Jul 2013 #88

Agreed. All the more reason to No Vested Interest Jul 2013 #98

I live a small handful of miles from Seminole Co. quaker bill Jul 2013 #107

Lets boycott .... jb5150 Jul 2013 #68

Are you asking people to risk getting shot and killed in your state? ecstatic Jul 2013 #70

All the trash from the Northeast and Midwest pgr Jul 2013 #76

As long as my best friend lives in Jacksonville Beach, I'll come back to Florida Hekate Jul 2013 #78

Thanks DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #81

There is a certain contingent here Summer Hathaway Jul 2013 #79

actually, many are DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #82

And many are not Summer Hathaway Jul 2013 #84

point made DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #85

Florida needs a new motto Politicalboi Jul 2013 #83

the best post so far olddots Jul 2013 #111

1. Leave while you can AgingAmerican Jul 2013 #86

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #90

You are already collateral damage. Orsino Jul 2013 #96

work harder DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #112

Harder than that, even... Orsino Jul 2013 #123

well well DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #126

if a black person said they were boycotting NYC because of stop and frisk, i would not take offense La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2013 #97

It doesn't have to be either/or. Why are you making it so? Sheldon Cooper Jul 2013 #100

You can DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #110

What do you think would help? A few more billion in tourism dollars? TheLion Jul 2013 #101

2008 and 2012 is nothing? DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #109

I have family members in Florida and Texas burnodo Jul 2013 #105

People wanted to boycott Alaska for far less... Blue_In_AK Jul 2013 #108

two words for you: Anita Bryant noiretextatique Jul 2013 #113

Question for you taterguy Jul 2013 #114

sarcasm flag I hope DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #118

Do you think Trumad is an asshole? taterguy Jul 2013 #124

"For the record, it's my call! Dump everything you've got left on my pos!" Deuce Jul 2013 #117

Aha! Shankapotomus Jul 2013 #122

1. Yes, you're collateral damage. 2. No we're not stopping the boycott. backscatter712 Jul 2013 #127

Nice to see you speak for the people DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #129

People from solid blue states like mine should be helping good people in Florida change bluestate10 Jul 2013 #130