Ham on Wry offers something for everyone. We live in a wacky world, and my posts will deal with the realm of the weird, ironic, and sometimes just plain idiotic. Please continue reading to discover the first “Ham on Wry” award.
This week’s winner is Florida’s governor, Rick Scott. Mr. Scott, better known for his tenure at Columbia/HCA, has already axed a number of popular initiatives in the state. One of the most widely supported of those, a high-speed rail line, had garnered over $2 billion in support from the federal government and would have added many new jobs to Florida’s faltering economy. However, the “no” governor nixed it, saying it would cost taxpayers a substantial amount of money to realize the completion of the project.
It seems to me, Mr. Scott should naturally align with high-speed rail. With the speed of a bullet train, he has railroaded budget cuts to programs, such as one that serves tens of thousand of disabled Florida citizens, with the flourish of a pen and little advance notice. As a result, his approval rating has dropped precipitously.
Congratulations on winning the first ever “Ham on Wry” award, Governor Scott. I’m certain it won’t be your last.
After I wrote this, I learned that the Florida legislature will fund the program for the disabled, despite Governor Scott’s misplaced zeal. Perhaps the citizen’s wrath has finally penetrated their official ”chop, chop” approach to governance.
This week’s winner is Florida’s governor, Rick Scott. Mr. Scott, better known for his tenure at Columbia/HCA, has already axed a number of popular initiatives in the state. One of the most widely supported of those, a high-speed rail line, had garnered over $2 billion in support from the federal government and would have added many new jobs to Florida’s faltering economy. However, the “no” governor nixed it, saying it would cost taxpayers a substantial amount of money to realize the completion of the project.
It seems to me, Mr. Scott should naturally align with high-speed rail. With the speed of a bullet train, he has railroaded budget cuts to programs, such as one that serves tens of thousand of disabled Florida citizens, with the flourish of a pen and little advance notice. As a result, his approval rating has dropped precipitously.
Congratulations on winning the first ever “Ham on Wry” award, Governor Scott. I’m certain it won’t be your last.
After I wrote this, I learned that the Florida legislature will fund the program for the disabled, despite Governor Scott’s misplaced zeal. Perhaps the citizen’s wrath has finally penetrated their official ”chop, chop” approach to governance.
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