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Florida High Speed Rail – Inside Florida Transportation Politics
Posted by Allen Smith in Politics, Talk Radio Show on February 7th, 2010
Former Orange County mayoral candidate, Sally Baptiste was our special guest on Truth About Trucking “LIVE” talk radio, Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 7 PM EST. A highly recognized transportation activist, Sally works to educate the public concerning the Governmental waste of taxpayers dollars, specifically on the endless miles of toll roads in the state of Florida. As Floridians are already paying taxes on such issues, she points out that the government continues to impose taxes on roads that are already bought and paid for by taxpayers.
Now, as Florida looks to build a high speed rail to run through the Tampa – Orlando – Miami corridor, Sally Baptiste works to further point out the waste of taxpayers money for this project that will cost Floridians a staggering $11.5 billion. For her second appearance on the show, we discussed various topics of great concern for every Florida taxpayer, as well as what Sally calls the “selling off of America.”
Thursday, 2-11-10 – Florida High Speed Rail – Inside Florida Transportation Politics
“The Florida High Speed Rail proposal, Private Public Partnerships, fiscal irresponsibility and the selling off of America. Former Orange County mayoral candidate and transportation activist, Sally Baptiste returns as our special guest to discuss the Governmental waste of your tax dollars and her role in the September, 2009 Tea Party movement in Washington, D.C.” Visit her website at: TollsCreateGridlock.org
A special 2 hour broadcast for all our Florida listeners, as well as anyone concerned with the waste of taxpayers dollars by our own government.
Hear it now:
Get involved:
If you’re concerned with the cost proposal for the high speed rail project, there will be a High Speed Rail 2010 Conference in Orlando, Florida on March 4th – 5th.
Also, an event for the North America’s High Speed Rail Industry in Washington, D.C. on April 19th – 21st.
Thanks to all our listeners, callers and chat room participants during the show.
Allen Smith
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Transportation Mystery: What Happened to Amelia Earhart?
Posted by Allen Smith in Talk Radio Show on June 30th, 2009
After 72 years, the greatest transportation mystery of all time, continues . . . What really happened to women’s aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart? Along with her navigator, Fred Noonan, did they simply crash at sea and sink to the bottom of the Pacific? Were they really captured alive by the Japanese and held in a prison camp as Government spies? Or did she survive and live out her life as a New Jersey housewife under the name of Irene Craigmile Bolam?
Theories and conspiracies abound when it comes to Amelia Earhart and what really happened on that fateful day of July 2nd, 1937.
Join Allen on Truth About Trucking “LIVE” as he takes a detour from trucking and looks at the circumstances around the disappearance of one of transportation’s lasting legends.
Transportation Mysteries – Whatever Happened to Amelia Earhart? - Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Come join in on the conversation . . .
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Transportation Activist Fights to End Florida Toll Roads
Posted by Allen Smith in Politics, trucking on April 2nd, 2009
Sally Baptiste is taking her constant battle against the use of toll roads one step higher. Below is an email I received from her explaining her plans and what you can do to help:
“Attention Central Florida Taxpayers”
I recently met Ray Srour Jr. and we have started working together to end the toll roads. Ray and I have established the foundation for how we can end the toll roads and we are now ready to develop a formal solution/plan that provides the funding for road and reforms transportation. eliminate the tolls and the Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority. However, Ray and I will need your help to make this happen.
If you are like most citizens here in Central Florida, you are fed-up with reckless government. You are fed up with the out of control and corrupt culture of the Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority. You are fed-up with the actions of Mayor Crotty. If you are fed-up and ready to demand change, please visit www.recallcrotty.com and sign-up for the “Red White & Blue Ribbon Panel of CFL Citizens against toll taxes and corruption of public agencies”. Members of this panel will be responsible for:
· Empowering the people of CFL to take back our community and our roads.
· Presenting Viable Alternative Funding for Roads
· Educating the Public on the True Cost of Toll Taxes and alternatives to using the toll roads. “Ask Me How to Stop Paying Tolls”
· Educating the Public on the sale of our highway infrastructure to foreign interests. “America is not For Sale”
· Uncovering the corruption of the tolling authorities “Show Us the Money” that has never fully reported by local news media.
· Ballot Initiatives to change public policy at both the local and state levels – starting at the local level first.
I am convinced that CFL Taxpayers are fed-up of the “OOCEA Toll Tax Stimulus Package for Developers” and are truly ready to take action. With your help, we can get this ball rolling and take down the very corrupt OOCEA. WE CAN end the corruption and excessive taxation of the OOCEA. Let’s start the “Toll Tea Party” now! Please visit www.recallcrotty.com and sign-up and be part of the “Red White & Blue Ribbon Panel of CFL Citizens against toll taxes and corruption of public agencies”. Be part of the solution and the local revolution against corrupt government.
Let the Central Florida Toll Tea Party begin!
Thank you!
Stay Tuned, Be Informed and Get Involved!
Sally Baptiste
email : Sally@Tollscreategridlock.org
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No More Toll Roads
Posted by Allen Smith in Talk Radio Show, trucking, trucking life on August 27th, 2008
Truth About Trucking “LIVE” radio talk show has booked Sally Baptiste for their special guest, broadcasting Monday, September 8th, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. EST. As former Orange County Mayoral candidate and activist, she will be discussing her goal to force reform in our Transportation System and to reduce the level of Governmental corruption. She has spent years researching and analyzing the cost of Transportation, and has become highly recognized and known for fighting to stop the abuse of additional taxes implemented by Governmental Committees wanting to add more toll roads . . . not only in Florida, but in other States as well. She has appeared on many talk shows, including the popular, “Bud Hedinger Live” of Orlando’s massive AM540 WFLA.
Call in and be a part of the show! Mark your calendar and join us, as Sally Baptiste explains her plan to STOP the addition of more toll roads on FLORIDA’S I-4 interstate and ultimately bring about reform in our Transportation System. Discover the truth about toll road taxes!
Her website is: http://www.tollscreategridlock.org
Don’t miss this show!
Allen
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Florida Petroleum Carriers Ready for Hurricane Season
Posted by Allen Smith in Truck Driving Jobs, trucking, trucking companies on April 8th, 2007
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. As the previous years have shown, this can be a treacherous and even deadly time for those affected regions. Hopefully, we will have a repeat of 2006 where none of these killer storms reached the U.S. coast. During these times, thousands of dedicated workers operate behind the scenes performing tasks many never even realize. The professionals in truck driving are no exception.
In 2004 we witnessed hurricanes’ Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne tear across the state, and in 2005 the world was introduced to hurricane Katrina. The supply of gasoline dropped causing a certain group of truck driving professionals to test their stamina and skills. These are the petroleum carriers . . . the men and women who run 24/7, 365 days to get the gas to the pumps for the consumer.
Barry Szczucki is a driver for Pipeline Transportation, and is one of the best in the business. He has said that he will never forget 2005. “There was no gas anywhere! All the pumps were dry. It was so bad that Governor Bush lifted the ‘hours of service rule’ for gas haulers. We ran nonstop getting the gas to the stores. At one point, I had about 10 police cars behind me, following me to the pump because they were all just about out of gas!”
Pipeline Transportation, based out of Jacksonville, Florida is Florida’s Premier Petroleum Carrier. When the hurricane season rolls around, they, like the others, gear up for the potential over load of petroleum demand. “It can be a very trying and demanding time,” Mr. Szczucki said, “but Pipeline’s main goal is getting the product to our customer so they can meet the goals for their customers.”
Truck driving jobs are demanding enough, but those drivers with the extra skills and training, adhere to an even higher standard. Petroleum carriers covering the regions affected by hurricanes stand ready and willing to meet the needs of the people. With a little luck, 2007 will be a repeat of 2006. But, as a leader in top driver pay and transportation safety, trucking companies like Pipeline Transportation are ready to meet the call if this season is an active one.
About the author:
Aubrey “Allen” Smith is a 29 year veteran in the transportation industry, and an expert in truck driving safety. He is the author of the Truth About Trucking and receives hundreds of emails, devoting his time in revealing the scams of truck driving schools and truck driving jobs. To learn the Truth About Trucking, please visit http://www.truthabouttrucking.com/ today.
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