Florida's New Phony Governor and His 'Security' - Limits Press Access

[sixmile]

Oh, we are in for a treat from this fraud/phony.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/04/2000675/tight-security-limited-press-access.html

'Florida's new governor was the star of the most security-conscious inauguration in recent memory, with elaborate Washington-style flourishes that amplified Scott's unfamiliarity with the small informal capital city he now calls home.
For two days, Scott was trailed by a cadre of dark-suited men who resembled law enforcement agents, but were not. They wore red lapel buttons and silver ear pieces, checking visitors in search of proper credentials at a dozen events.
Scott's inaugural operation said they were an ``advance team'' skilled at presidential campaign logistics, hired to make sure events ran smoothly and on time, and that guests found their seats. The team augmented taxpayer-funded security governors get from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.'

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'The last flight of stairs reaching the Capitol's 22nd floor was covered in temporary red carpeting for the event, a single traveling ``pool'' reporter was allowed to cover the luncheon, providing details for all news organizations, while other reporters were escorted out even though there were empty tables.
In a couple of instances, reporters were told to leave events after they had entered, a situation that would have been inconceivable in the just-ended administration of Charlie Crist.'


more at link

[RockaFowler]

1. I hate this man with a passion

And I don't normally hate people. I am so shocked that this douchebag is our Governor

[DrDan]

3. don't waste it all on the first days of his reign - I am sure things are bound to get worse

[gratuitous]

2. "The team augmented taxpayer-funded security"

I wonder if Gov. Scott is paying for these additional "flourishes" out of his own pocket? Or is this being footed by Florida's taxpayers? Or maybe the additional security is being paid for by someone else, and if so, what does that "someone" expect in return for being such a solicitous pal of the new governor?

[sixmile]

4. Noone spends $70 million of his own cash unless

he expects to get back ten times the amount.

[DBoon]

5. private goon squad?

Make sure that "inconvenient" individuals don't get in?

Shades of Bush Jr!

[Ilsa]

6. Perhaps everyone in the media should ignore him

when he is looking for free publicity. Cover only the substance of his work: how he desires to cheat more taxpayers, but differently from last time (as CEO of Columbia/HCA).

[Shagbark Hickory]

7. I feel very sorry for the people of florida

That guy is sure to be a real treat.

Wait until the first hurricane comes around. He'll set up a corporation to charge a fee to evacuate.

[MidwestTransplant]

8. I predict that within the next 4 years there will be a major federal investigation of his admin.