If I were elected Governor, the first thing on my agenda would be to get at least half of the people in the Sunshine State out from behind a steering wheel. Forget the recession and gangs. We can talk about poor education and immigrants later. And I’m not talking public transportation (although that is a whole other topic) either.
Our lives are at risk here, people! Just in case you didn’t know: Drivers in Florida SUCK! (Sorry Mom, there’s no other word to describe it). Sometimes it seems like this is what’s driving on our roads: 
. I have no clue how some of these people even passed a driving test. Do they actually give driver’s tests down here? In the last three days, I’ve had to literally swerve into the grass twice to avoid rear-ending the guy ahead of me and vice-versa, in traffic that was bumper-to-bumper. How does that happen??? Then today on The Highway to Hell (or I-4 if you prefer) countless idiots darted in and out, drove 20 mph over the 70mph speed limit or, even worse 20mph under it, or weaved from one side of the lane to the other (and into other lanes). Thank you Lord, I’m still alive to tell about it.
I feel like before I even get into a car, I need to say a prayer (I do, believe me!!!) and put on a padded suit much like this guy 
if I want to live another day on the roads. I’m almost at the point that I’m ready to sell my car and become a recluse. That or move to a city that offers public transportation, cycling lanes and drivers who are smarter than the tires on their cars.
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May 10th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Star, I discovered your trouble. Apparently, Toonces now lives in St. Pete.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZgrCo1-zPw
May 11th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
True Florida license story: My picture: from 2001 (I look nothing like that guy anymore
And this is big: last eye test 1994 (I can’t see shmidtz anymore! they really should test me)
last driving skills test…. Ha, er….. 1986.
Ok, let’s see, that’s not safe, but at least my address is correct.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
And when it got too much for me … I moved.
I threatened my elected officials frequently, “Look, you were raised here. This is your home. You have roots here. But I don’t. When you’ve overdeveloped, overpacked the roads, over everythinged this state, I’ll leave.”
I wasn’t kidding.
Star, you know what’s cool? Walking two blocks to the bus, catching the 8:10 no. 12 to work (In my memory, it has never been late) then grabbing a few brews with some buds after work, and taking the bus home.
… Oh, sorry. You’re in Florida. I’ll translate: “Public Transportation,” it’s a network of buses and light rail that serves the public good by moving people off the roads and providing them a workable alternative to getting in their cars.
Say, you’re leaders might want to look into it.
Ha, of course I’m kidding. They wouldn’t.
May 12th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Chase, if it didn’t snow til May in Denver, I’d consider moving there. There are only a few climates that I could tolerate…and the cities with functioning public transportation do not have it.
Did you know that the geniouses in Florida nixed a hig-speed train from Tampa to Orlando? I just shake my head. Apparently these people love paying out of the wazoo for gas!
And Andy: remind me never to drive with our around you.
May 13th, 2008 at 6:14 am
Yeah, and I’m sure the new Tampa crowd drives much better. Sorry, a blind man drives better than a sighted woman putting on make up (or foot powder) any day of the week that doesn’t end in Y!
Er, wait, I said something in there…. never mind, I’ll just ride with you then
May 13th, 2008 at 7:59 am
The NTM’s are the worst in their BAT’s going a hundred miles an hour up BBD…gotta get to BFG! (Did ya get all that?)