This is really going to take a bite out of Florida tag submissions.

good move, charlie. now he's a republican we can all, ahem, get behind.

FlashHarry: good move, charlie. now he's a republican we can all, ahem, get behind.

He's sane and has some good ideas. Which means the GOP will do everything they can to try and destroy him.

Cagey B: FlashHarry: good move, charlie. now he's a republican we can all, ahem, get behind.

He's sane and has some good ideas. Which means the GOP will do everything they can to try and destroy him.

At their own risk. I can't speak for everyone, obviously, but there are plenty of Florida Independents (and I dare say Democrats, too), that would give him serious consideration.

I kind of like this guy. Seems to make sane decisions. Why in the hell is he still a Republican?

clancifer: I kind of like this guy. Seems to make sane decisions. Why in the hell is he still a RepublicanPolitician?

FTFY

FlashHarry: good move, charlie. now he's a republican we can all, ahem, get behind.

Even Democrats can reach around the aisle and congratulate him.

So basically, they're trying to add tolerance to the zero-tolerance rules?

Zero-Tolerance: Decision making for idiots.

Cagey B: FlashHarry: good move, charlie. now he's a republican we can all, ahem, get behind.

He's sane and has some good ideas. Which means the GOP will do everything they can to try and destroy him.

They've already started. There's a good sized faction of the GOP that has already shunned him because he's agreed with Obama on a thing or two, which is tantamount to heresy.

As a kid who spent the early 1990s in central Florida watching kids get expelled for incredibly stupid reasons on a regular basis, all I have to say is it's about freaking time.

Good. Zero tolerance for kids is ridiculous.

which requires school boards to revise their zero-tolerance policies to ensure that students expelled or referred to law enforcement pose a serious threat to school safety, and are not expelled or arrested for petty misconduct

Oh, now you've done it, Charlie. These kids are going to be all hopped up an Advil and shooting each other with drawings of guns now.

First thing I thought of.

/thanks.

It makes me sad we have to legislate common sense BACK into law.

If Crist had gotten the VP nod instead of Palin, it would have been a very, very, very different race. I agree with the man on a good number of issues myself and I was holding my breath for him to be nominated. Palin just made me laugh my ass off. It's sad, really, because we need two strong parties.

Anyhow, I don't agree with him on a whole lot of stuff either, but I still remember a story about him just after he was elected - it was from some environmental groups dumbfounded that after he was elected - even though they campaigned against him - he opened his door to folks from both sides of the aisle and at least gave them a chance to say their piece if not work out compromises.

Freaking amazing. And it's sad, that that's freaking amazing.

Anyhow, well played, Crist. Keep your head above water and maybe the more rational folks in your party will finally beat down the dumbasses. I'm not holding my breath, but here's hoping.

/got detention in 9th grade for putting a blank floppy into a computer
//gotta love zero tolerance

Diogenes: This is really going to take a bite out of Florida tag submissions.

We just had a conversation last week about the Florida tag's appropriateness, and I concluded that only a "Hero" tag could trump it. Florida is an expression for "Fail + Appropriate Tag" and obviously there's no fail in this article. There is still plenty of fail to go around in the state, so we'll remain stocked on Fark.

Way to go, Florida lawmakers, for once.

StreetlightInTheGhetto: If Crist Anyone, select animals, or perhaps even some benign inanimate objects had gotten the VP nod instead of Palin, it would have been a very, very, very different race. I agree with the man on a good number of issues myself and I was holding my breath for him to be nominated. Palin just made me laugh my ass off. It's sad, really, because we need two strong parties.


a little FTFY but otherwise:
This

That kinda takes the "zero" out of zero tolerance, doesn't it?

Mrs. Lovejoy, what are your feelings on this issue?

Gov. Charlie Crist will visit Robert E. Lee Senior High School Wednesday, June 17, to sign Senate Bill 1540, which requires school boards to revise their zero-tolerance policies to ensure that students expelled or referred to law enforcement pose a serious threat to school safety, and are not expelled or arrested for petty misconduct.
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*claps*

I'm actually clapping for a republican governor. This doesn't happen often. Keep it up Crist!

Now if only he could do something about University budget cuts and loss of tax revenue in the State.

Well, Senate Republicans are already lining up to oppose him so don't plan on seeing him around for long. Which is too bad because he's a good guy.

Christ is a Governor now?! Is he heading up Alaska??

Never thought I would believe in Crist, way to go.

Great, now only the black students will get expelled

/okay maybe a little.

the far right will say he's making schools less safe and revert back to their "RINO" attacks.

The Rubio vs Crist battle should be fun

grinding_journalist: It makes me sad we have to legislate common sense BACK into law.

I hate to do this.... but...

THIS

Best piece ever written about zero tolerance policies:
Link (new window)

Jesus Crist

El saviiiiooorrr de Florida

Sooooo, the ONE SIZE FITS ALL concept doesn't work.

Nice to see the leaders of this nation finally figured out what we all knew all along!

Watching the gubernatorial debates, there was one point where I wanted to throw my TV. Crist was asked whether he agreed with and supported GW Bush and he said something to the effect of, "Of course I do. He's our leader."

I was pretty pissed when Crist won the election, but I must give credit where due. He's doing a decent job.

HotWingConspiracy: which requires school boards to revise their zero-tolerance policies to ensure that students expelled or referred to law enforcement pose a serious threat to school safety, and are not expelled or arrested for petty misconduct

Oh, now you've done it, Charlie. These kids are going to be all hopped up an Advil and shooting each other with drawings of guns now.

My keyboard got a misting... not a full soaking. Well played.

StreetlightInTheGhetto

/got detention in 9th grade for putting a blank floppy into a computer

What kind of rule led to that?

Governor Crist: soft on crime.

StreetlightInTheGhetto:
/got detention in 9th grade for putting a blank floppy into a computer
//gotta love zero tolerance

I didn't think you could fit a 3.5" in floppy in anything.

/I hate myself

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Gov. Charlie Crist will visit Robert E. Lee Senior High School Wednesday


I remember seeing a REL HS in Tampa as well...it was in the ghetto.

ucfknights:

The Rubio vs Crist battle should be fun

Whose fish tacos are better? At least Crist's came with endless wine, though it did taste of iron.

StreetlightInTheGhetto:
/got detention in 9th grade for putting a blank floppy into a computer

I have you beat.

I got suspended when my mom came in to the office and picked me up and took me to the dentist for my appointment.

He's sane and has some good ideas. Which means the Democrat party will do everything they can to try and destroy him

Crist is letting these punks RUN WILD. They'll be bringing guns into school now. Kick this RINO out of our party. He coddles criminals. Charge these punks as adults.

John Henry Eden: Governor Crist: soft on crime.

Governist Crist: Soft on crime, hard on.

/Wishes it were Friday, already

tshetter: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Gov. Charlie Crist will visit Robert E. Lee Senior High School Wednesday


I remember seeing a REL HS in Tampa as well...it was in the ghetto.

according to my in-laws this one is in the ghetto as well.. *rolls eyes*

/lived 2 streets down ..Riverside is a lovely place to live

Let's not sing his praises too loudly... This is the same Governor that just created $2.2 billion in new taxes and signed a bill allowing developers free-rein to pave over what's left of Florida.

He was also just recently elected Governor and now he's planning a Senate run. Screw him.

ArrogantGod: StreetlightInTheGhetto:
/got detention in 9th grade for putting a blank floppy into a computer

I have you beat.

I got suspended when my mom came in to the office and picked me up and took me to the dentist for my appointment.

I got suspended because I left school during a bomb scare. Rather than wait outside in the snow for the school to be cleared, I went home with some friends.

/would do it again
//am not waiting for bombs

Crist is risen, indeed.

BunkoSquad: FlashHarry: good move, charlie. now he's a republican we can all, ahem, get behind.

Even Democrats can reach around the aisle and congratulate him.

"reach around" ?

MindStalker: BunkoSquad: FlashHarry: good move, charlie. now he's a republican we can all, ahem, get behind.

Even Democrats can reach around the aisle and congratulate him.

"reach around" ?

Seriously?

I hope he wins the sen. seat we need a Reb. that can take a wide stance on issues

Cagey B: He's sane and has some good ideas. Which means the GOP will do everything they can to try and destroy him.

really!
cause isnt zero tolerance one of those insane GOP ideas?
didnt reagan start that?

certainly, anyone in favor of zero tolerance should be between with sticks

/have no tolerance for these tards
/damnit ... get's in line