Today. We are constantly bombarded by a 24/7 news media that who for the most part operates as a huge opinion machine.

I see little depth on any topic and the messages are delivered based on creating a particular outcome. No depth or balance. Sources are questionable and often incorrect. Most “special guests” are unknowns and have titles created to sound good. Usually a one person operation. Who made them “knowledge” experts?

It’s hard to fact check because some of the fact checker sites are run by people who distort the facts in the first place. Like you, I have been a victim of these situations. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably isn’t.

The political game today is Perception Management. The left, primarily European type Socialists, are masters of this advertising practice. Led by George Soros and his wealthy cronies they are pumping millions into the 2018 elections. Florida is a major target state. I’ll update you as we pin point the races and who is benefiting from this effort.

Remember no political office is of limits. Thy will target school boards, states attorneys, state House or Senate races where they can influence agendas.

Last point, what brought this on at such a vicious pace? Our election of Donald Trump. He took on the political machines of both parties and did what they haven’t done. Delivered on campaign promises. They hate his success . He has made many of them look like the incompetent people they are. A leadership style that keeps them reeling.

Unfortunately, it’s no longer about what is good for America. The agenda, Is to get Donald Trump . We must rise above this distorted and dangerous thinking. It doesn’t mean we can’t have healthy debate. Let’s try for civility and put America first.

On Tuesday, Congressman Francis Rooney met with Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and fellow coastal members of Congress, for a discussion of the draft proposed offshore drilling plan.

Congressman Rooney stated, “I would like to thank Secretary Zinke for his attention on offshore drilling – a proposal to drill in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico is wholly incompatible with Florida’s economy and ecology, and I appreciate the opportunity to express my thoughts directly. Making permanent the existing drilling moratorium that is set to expire in 2022 is critical to our unique Florida environment and to our military’s ability to properly train for combat.”

Congressman Rooney has led the fight on protecting Florida’s Gulf Coast:

Background:

• H.R. 4770, Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act, amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to permanently extend current moratorium boundaries.
• Congressman Rooney is also a co-sponsor of two additional bills related to offshore drilling
• H.R. 2002, Florida Coastal Protection Act – Provides for permanent extension of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico moratorium, straits of Florida planning region, and South Florida planning area.
• H.R. 2261, Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act – Extends existing Eastern Gulf of Mexico moratorium to 2027 and codifies current drilling regulations.

 

 

The March meeting is our annual meeting. We have three board openings as a result of term limits. With Charlie steeping down we have 4 positions open and 4 candidates. They are as follows:

Randy Cash – A combat veteran with 21 years of military service, Cash served as a U.S. Army Congressional Liaison Officer and VFW Post Commander.

He has a degree in Politics and Public Affairs from the University of Miami.

Widely involved in community service, Cash was a member of the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce, the Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association and the Moorings Property Owners Association.

He owns and operates Flamingo Air Management and currently serves as a Commissioner of the Collier County Housing Authority.

Tom Donahue – General Manager of Shula’s Steak House, Donahue is an award-winning food and beverage expert and 2005-2014 recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

He holds certificates from the University of Maryland (Business), Hodges University (Management) and Hilton University (Hospitality).

A military veteran and American Legionnaire, Donahue has been active in the community as a director of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and the United Way and a member of the Hodges University Presidents Council and Veterans’ Education Fund.

Jerry Sanford – A U.S. Navy veteran, Sanford served 29 years in the New York Fire Department, where he worked in various fire companies and served as Press Secretary to the Fire Commissioner.

After moving to Naples, he was hired by the North Collier Fire District as Public Information Officer. Sanford returned to New York five days after 9/11 to coordinate news for press and network affiliates.

Back in Naples, Sanford formed and headed the Gulf Coast Retired Firefighters Association and was a central figure in fundraising for the Collier County Freedom Memorial.

Frank Seninsky – An entertainment industry executive, Seninsky is president of the Alpha-Omega Group of companies that provide equipment, consulting and digital services to entertainment centers.

He has an engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Seninsky has presented 420 seminars and written numerous articles on leisure entertainment.

He served as president of the Amusement and Music Operators Association for many years. Locally, Seninsky has been active with various Republican groups.