Be dubious about the "progress" being made in Afghanistan; Mary Mulhern says Tampa is doing something about panhandling, and Time "likes" Mark Zuckerberg as their man of the year: Mitch Perry Report 12.15.10

It was fascinating watching the dispute between local independent taxi cab drivers and the Hillsborough Public Transportation Commission yesterday as a bill being promoted by state Senator Ronda Storms got watered down - by Storms.

Tampa City Council member Mary Mulhern sounds off on what critics say is a lack of action on the part of the council regarding pandhandling in the city.

President Obama gives a progress report on Afghanistan on Thursday.  Prepare to be informed of "progress" being made.  Prepare to be skeptical.

And Time magazine's Man of the Year is generating severe debate on the Internet.

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