Local elected officials attended March 17 event with Joe Diffie By Burnie Thompson 3-30-20 PANAMA CITY BEACH – At least six local elected officials attended a private men’s event hosted by GAC Contractors March 17 featuring country music artist Joe Diffie. Diffie died Sunday of complications from Covid-19. He was hospitalized Thursday and confirmed that he had contracted coronavirus on … Read More
Whistleblower Lawsuit filed against City of Panama City Beach (AGAIN)
MJ Bossert filed a Whistleblower lawsuit tonight against the City of Panama City Beach. She alleges that Mayor Thomas and the City Council retaliated against her for providing public records to me.
Did City Councilman Hector Solis Violate FL Ethics Code?
Last night, I petitioned my local government for a redress of grievances, which is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. I asked Panama City Beach Mayor Mike Thomas to investigate (and censure, if warranted) new City Councilman Hector Solis for libeling three citizens on Facebook (see the posts here) in an effort to intimidate them by … Read More
7 Essential Liberty Books
Seven Essential Books for Your Liberty Library By Burnie Thompson 11-24-15 “The Law” by Frederic Bastiat The 19th century French philosopher discusses the selfish nature of mankind and the proper role of government: “The state is the great fiction by which everybody tries to live at the expense of everyone else.” The law, he argues, should protect private property and … Read More
Syrian Refugee Crisis in Omerica
The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Omerica By Burnie Thompson 11-18-15 “Apparently they are scared of widows and orphans coming into the United States of America.” – President Barack Obama, mocking Republicans who oppose admitting an influx of Syrian refugees One thing is certain in the fundamentally transformed United States of Omerica: President Obama prioritizes illegal aliens and Syrian refugees over … Read More