General News The latest from Ron DeSantis - a lot, actually

This man is so vehemently evil that it isn't funny. Everytime I hear his voice, see his name, it makes me want to figuratively puke in the nearest bucket. He is so evil that words can't even describe him. It's disgusting what he is doing. It's because of him my state and many others have become even more facist then they already were.

 

I hate that guy so much right now especially what hes doing to LGBT in FL !

 

I believe you, it's like that in my homestate as well. A lot of blue voting folks live in the urban areas and college towns. However it's the damn rural older boomers that have made this state so damned red. A lot of good people live in these red states that vote blue/progressively and they're left to suffer under boomer GOP republican policies. A lot of that BS is going on in my state inspired by Florida. It's a shame. A lot of good people live in these states and they have to deal with these bassackwards polices.

I wish it would change faster...only time will tell. I will be honest and say I'm scared as hell when it comes to thinking about the Presidential election next year.

Me thinking about the 2024 Presidential election and the fact that DeSantis might be a candidate...

 

Let me tell you why I've stopped agonizing over Florida: First, the more theocratic it becomes, the less intellectual and creative talent it will attract, and the more its economy will depend on real estate. (What's to stop Disney from shifting many of its divisions elsewhere ? What else does the place have, besides citrus fruit and a NASA outpost ?)

Second, climate change will gradually decimate that real-estate based economy, which is looking more and more like a Ponzi scheme.

When insurance companies no longer want to protect homes against floods and hurricanes, or make it unaffordable to most buyers, property values will start to tank. Agents down there are already sounding the alarm. Meanwhile, the politicians would rather talk about banning books and AP classes. Bravo.

Barring some catastrophic failure, I do think Biden would prevail - the last three elections made it clear that the US electorate as a whole has moved on from Trump, esp after the insurrection. Even better if someone like DeSantis gets the nomination and Trump runs as an independent.
(Famous last words?)

How are your plans coming, to relocate, etc ? Whatever happens out in the world, you can at least control your own chess pieces. I hope you're thinking several moves ahead

 

I'm slowly working on it...I've been working on saving up the funds and doing research and what not. I'm doing my best to take control of my own life so I can have an out...I try to do advocacy and activism when events come up in my state but....damnit....I'm exhausted...My plans are slowly coming a long. A little bit at a time. I am about to step it up a bit more here soon though because I am sick of feeling like I can't even breath safely in my own state....I am doing my best...I haven't given up despite the constant shit hitting the fan.

 

I will NEVER visit Florida.

 

I don't understand what that mans problem

 

Oh I know. I’m just not going to give any states pushing anti gay or anti trans or anti drag bills my money. I also don’t particularly care for Florida to begin with so there’s that.