It would seem a no-brainer. But you need only read some of the contibutions on here to learn that there are plenty of neo-nitwits out there who make it a point of great pride in not using their brains. And they are still in charge of the [R] party. And I dounbt they will let go.

The question then becomes where do all the thoughtful [R]s go?...a new party?...take their party back from the brainless rightwing zombies? It should be a real show in the next few years.

You're exactly correct. It is hypocritical for republicans not to be called on this. But that's the problem with the two parties, they really aren't two parties, they are one. They agree on the bailouts for the banks, and it is odd to see Bush now resisting the Auto bailout...maybe because he just saw $700B go up in a puff of smoke that didn't help anyone but the fat cats.

Now Obama wants to bailout the auto fat-cats. The auto makers are suffering because they are mostly pension companies now...the bulk of their expenses are to payout pensions. THey could care less about listening to car buyers...that's why Japan and Korea are winning!!

After the State of Florida–created a sweetheart deal w/ U.S. sugar acquiring the land in the first place, and the clear profit on the purchase all gratis the Florida taxpayer–it's clear the GOP is the same in Florida as it always has been.

Rather than force this failed company–to eat it's losses and get a good price for the land the corrupt idiots manage–let's offer them the current fair market value–again all gratis the Florida taxpayer.

Thanks Charlie–but if you expect any educated (and even moderatley well read) Floridian to be stuck with a new Governor–now giving us another shot in the shorts–you are sadly unaware of the growing expectation of open government and accountability–didn't you see the national election results?

florida scientist fired by republicans for simply doing his job and collecting everglades pollution data:

http://www.peer.org/news/news_id.php?row_id=830

I suggest that Sarah Palin, Tony Perkins, Pat Robertson and the religious right gather in the everglades and see if the aligators still have a good appetite. We could kill two birds (so to speak) with one stone. Do some good by getting rid of this group and at the same time being able to see the effects (hopefully none) of man's encroachment on wildlife.

Sarah, you are already in Florida so just come on over. After all it's lunchtime.

well, we're so deep in the hole, let's just keep spending. after all, if you're drunk already, why not have a few more??? Keep the party going!! Wooo Hooo!!! Spend, Spend, Spend!! Then the we can all be told we have to bailout the states!!!

Yay!!!
Take my money government, please sir, take some more, sir...

But the Everglades purchase has drawn praise from environmentalists – the same environmentalists who criticized Crist’s decision to support lifting the federal moratorium on drilling for oil off of the Florida coast. Scientists have called the land some of the most valuable in the Everglades, which they estimate has shrunk by half over the past hundred years."

Well, well. When it comes to business, anything happens huh? I see how it is. When you are bogus, criticize but when you are nice, praise? Who knew the GOP were so good at this...

Speaking of the GOP, I'm so glad I'm nowhere NEAR Miami today! From Crist to Arnold to Palin, the air must smell pretty foul there today.

It is good for Florida to attempt repair of the ecological damage done to that peninsula.

Kinda like when you expanded early voting hours here in Florida...you make me proud to be a Floridian!!

I don't think God (or other deity) had much say in the deal that was done.

And I see you are excited about 1/20/13 like me - the day that Obama is inaugurated for his second term. That's a great show of unity. I love it!

I think this is risky step but for improvement and stability for Florida residents. I commend Crist for making these hard decisions.

They have rights, too, ya know!

His socialism in America is just the beginning, but it will be the end for many.

This man is consumed by his own ego and his own history-making election. But just making history is not enough. He'll be known eventually for other less benign achievements.

enough of this sara palin nonsense cnn! her 15 minutes are over. why are you perpetuating this scheming, backstabbing, lying, two-faced, ignorant nobody in the media? if you want her so bad then keep her in cnn land so we can be rid of her in alaska.

Did you read the article?

Get over yourself and your "messiah" comments. It's blasphemous.