Comments on: Mayor Gillum’s Office Billed $10,000 by Tallahassee Democrat for Stories Authored by Journalist

By: hila kummins

hila kummins — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:06:06 +0000

what a bunch of hypocrites! As a former Floridian, I’m appalled that the same folks who blame the “leftist fake news media” (for doing what plenty of other outlets do, good or bad) WOULD – and I GUARANTEE IT! excuse or ignore the fraud and “misappropriation” and theft ie conversion of taxpayer $ into campaign $) from the likes of Paul Manafort, Mike Cohen and all the way up to the Don himself… News Maven, you insisted that the FBI follow the money; sorry, but the FBI is a little busy right now following some other money with a much stronger STINK! What a happy day when I got out of Florida

By: News Maven

News Maven — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:42:37 +0000

In reply to Snidely Whiplash.

T-Flub has been “writin’ dirty” for almost a decade.
A consummate tool.
My former colleagues are all appalled at this fraudulent scheme.
As a taxpayer, whose taxes were MISAPPROPRIATED in this deception on the public, I demand that Gillum repay the entire invoice to the city. Or be arrested for theft.

By: Domino

Domino — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:31:27 +0000

Peter Schorsch just wrote this up at Florida Politics.

http://floridapolitics.com/archives/265455-andrew-gillum-tallahassee-democrat-pay-for-play

By: Hope

Hope — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:51:08 +0000

In reply to Tom Perrin Jr.

AMEN!

PR reps have taken over for reporting and it is now a shady business. Those elected officials who don’t have humanity, experience, or unable to produce a resume of accomplishments use PR to buy and manufacture such, at the taxpayers expense. Outrageous! It is dishonest..and dangerous and is showing up in the crime rate, economy, etc.

It gives more power to the dishonest which exacerbates the chaos into the stratosphere which were we are at now. It is important that NONE of the current elected officials be re-elected on either side of the street. It is important that honest, smart, and accomplished people step up with the “grass support” of the voters.

Mr. Perrin, Jr….I think you would be a perfect candidate and should consider throwing your hat into the ring to restore the humanity, dignity, and honesty to our city. Please seriously consider this.

By: Snidely Whiplash

Snidely Whiplash — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:46:52 +0000

The Tally Democrat is an arm of the leftist fake news cabal in our great nation. They are dirty now, they have always been dirty, they always will be dirty. You know this. There is nothing you can do or say to change this. End of story.
Now if you want to make a difference focus on the real story. Your Mayor got the local rag to run his campaign fluff and made the tax payers pay for it.
Focus on what we can do something about and quit fighting windmills by talking about The Democrat.
It’s Mayor Andy … focus!!!

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:39:04 +0000

In reply to News Maven. Be assured, FBI following the money!

By: Major Villum

Major Villum — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:21:06 +0000

It’s even more deceptive then presented. You will see that the City of Tallahassee’s COMMUNICATION Department job as headed by Alison Faris or another section(s) may have overseen (proofread, edited, commented and/or contributed to the writing) portions of some of these articles…..they (COT) have a budgeted line item for advertising through the Democrat. Chase that down. Request all communications via any employees of the Democrat.

By: screen_name

screen_name — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:07:16 +0000

I love it. I’m going to start crossing out the balance due on my Bill’s and just make up a number I feel like paying. Thanks Tallahassee!

By: Preston Scott

Preston Scott — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:29:36 +0000

This latest ethical lapse by the Tallahassee Democrat tops the rest. Many already know the paper engages in investigative journalism only when it has to do so. But this…this calls into question every single story it publishes as news. While the “paid content” is growing in daily, weekly, and monthly publications ethical outlets disclose such “articles’ as paid content. This is appalling. As a frequent critic of the Democrat, even I am shocked by the decision.

By: Tango247

Tango247 — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:02:08 +0000

I stated it about Fernandez and will say again. When you suspect an employee is dipping into the till, take away their access to the register, checkbook, and safe immediately. If proven, take it out of their last paycheck and send them packing. If false, then no harm done as it was not their money regardless. Simple good business practice. Feelings have nothing to do with accounting. As tax payers, that is our money, not his.