Category Ron DeSantis
Editorial: Remember in November that Florida GOPers mean what they say
For years, a debate has circulated among opinion leaders in this state. Do elected GOPers really intend to end access to reproductive rights in this state? Are they really homophobic? Do they really have an issue with talking about this nation’s past racism? The assumption had often been that the GOP uses these provocative hot-button […]
Redistricting fight- instead of partisanship it’s DeSantis, right-wing media and activists vs the rest of the Florida GOP
Governor DeSantis unprecedented foray into the reapportionment fight , here in Florida can be debated on its merits. The Governor has chosen to pick a fight over Al Lawson’s current congressional seat, deeming its presence unconstitutional (despite court rulings to the contrary) and threatening to veto any plan that doesn’t eliminate the seat. The State […]
DeSantis adds France to checklist of western democracies he insults
Our Governor is proving once again that despite being Democratically elected himself (albeit with plurality not a majority) he has contempt for western leaders of all ideological stripes that represent democracies and republics. Wednesday, Governor DeSantis added the US’ oldest ally, France to his checklist of nations that are western democracies he attacks. France it […]
DeSantis SOTU response steeped in historic racism – I really can’t believe he still does this
Governor Ron DeSantis is now crossing lines that NEVER should be crossed in American politics. While Democrats loved to pick on Donald Trump and say he was racist, I am not sure he ever did something this blatant MONTHS after the history was pointed out. Usually Trump would do something outrageous, be called out and […]
The full impact of DeSantis divisiveness now apparent as he stays silent on Ukraine
Ron DeSantis has not only divided Floridians, neighbor v neighbor, friend v friend, employee v employer and parent v teacher and school administrator but he has also effectively worked to undermine the unity of western democracies. DeSantis COVID-oriented talking points about US allies like Australia and Canada created discord and confusion where many Floridians saw […]
TFS + – Could Russia’s invasion of Ukraine benefit Ron DeSantis politically (within the GOP)?
Donald Trump, Roger Stone, and a host of Florida politicians (in both parties, by the way, though more are Republicans) connected with Stone will now be put under the microscope. Anyone who has been involved with General Michael Flynn and Steve Bannon will also face scrutiny. Read more at TFS+
As Russia invades Ukraine, DeSantis remains silent, instead attacking US allies, Australia and Canada at CPAC
Governor DeSantis believes Australia, led by a Conservative PM in Scott Morrison is an autocracy, but fails to discuss real autocracies. Australia by the way has a larger population than Florida but had suffered about 7% of the deaths (or 1/14th) from COVID that Florida has. Case counts are significantly lower as well in Australia. […]
DeSantis performative CPAC speech highlighted by immaturity and childish commentary
Ron DeSantis descent into deeply anti-intellectual and non-serious public official reached a new low point Thursday with his speech at CPAC in Orlando. Here are some select childish quotes I have picked out: “Florida has defeated Faucism” ” Florida has rejected the biomedical security state.” ” I refused to let this state descend into some […]
CPAC 2021 flashback – Governor Ron DeSantis kicks off Soviet weekend in Orlando
As we prepare to hear Dear Leader DeSantis remarks at CPAC 2022, a reminder of this 2021 speech in this flashback post… CPAC 2021 opened its first full day Friday morning, with a video about alleged election fraud before turning the stage over to opening remarks from Florida’s GOP Governor Ron DeSantis. The video was […]
Governor DeSantis “needs your prayers” per solicitation email that attacks “big tech,” among other things…
Ironic in the same week that Governor DeSantis allies attacked one our state’s foremost faith leaders, Florida native Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski, this popped up. The solicitation was accompanied by this plea… — Dear Prayerful Friend, Will you join the Prayer Team for Governor Ron DeSantis? Together we will lift up Governor DeSantis in […]
The Florida Squeeze 