Posts Tagged ‘Desantis’
Bill backed by DeSantis would make it illegal to cause discomfort for white people
Last Thursday, a Florida state Senate committee advanced a bill (S.B. 148), which would protect white people from feeling uncomfortable due to being taught or trained about past discrimination in public schools and private businesses. Monday morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who endorses the bill, held a press briefing at the Red Roof Inn by…
Read MoreDeSantis victory tour among events not getting cancelled in spite of rise in COVID cases
With reported cases of COVID-19 more than doubling in the state of Florida last week, speculation is rising that the return of certain preventative restrictions might be necessary and imminent. Regardless, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that one event that will definitely not be postponed or cancelled is his self-congratulatory victory tour. “I did it,…
Read MoreAs approval rating drops, DeSantis reluctant to call out faithful but flatulent supporters
As the drastic increase in COVID-19 cases surges throughout the state of Florida, polls indicate that the popularity of Governor Ron DeSantis is dropping across the board among registered voters of all political persuasions, with his net approval rating (the share of voters who approve of his job performance minus the share who disapprove) falling…
Read MoreDeSantis dedicates new science facility at USF
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida to attend the dedication ceremony for the new Dennis Nedry Science Center. “Here’s a man who dedicated his life to science, a true innovator in the fields of computer programming, cyber security and shaving cream containers, who never lost sight of…
Read MoreDeSantis plans to travel back in time to prevent vaccinations
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in Tampa today to attempt going back in time to prevent the invention and implementation of vaccines for polio, measles, smallpox and other conditions that have been virtually eradicated. “I don’t know what it was like back then because obviously I don’t study or learn from history, recent or otherwise.…
Read MoreDeSantis accepts support from Biden, becomes physically ill
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed appreciation to President Joe Biden for leading the federal response to the collapse of a condo building in the coastal suburb of Surfside last week. “You recognized the severity of this tragedy from day one, and you’ve been very supportive”, he said, wincing in obvious discomfort and addressing Biden as…
Read MorePasco-Hernando State College Wins Florida Budget Lottery
During an event today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his $100 billion budget for Florida’s 2021-2022 session. As part of the budget, DeSantis made it clear that it will not provide Hillsborough County with 0.000033% of the budget to fund workforce development, public school summer bridge programming, music education for children, safer crosswalks at public…
Read MoreDeSantis Eager to Block Federal High Speed Rail Plans
In 2011, Florida Governor Rick Scott blocked funding for a proposed high-speed rail that would have connected Tampa and Orlando, along with possible routes to Miami and Jacksonville. Nothing was done to address transportation issues in Florida, and a recent court ruling stopped the usage of $500 million collected from Hillsborough County taxpayers to improve…
Read MoreTampa Man Crafts Most Racist, Homophobic, Sexist Facebook Status
In an effort to get banned from Facebook so that he can sue them, Douglas Rapier has published his most deranged profanity laced ramblings since being released from Facebook jail two weeks ago. “I wake up every morning completely filled with hate in my heart for any living thing that isn’t a white person,” said…
Read MoreDeSantis signs legislation to deal with flooding caused by who-knows-what
On Wednesday in Tarpon Springs, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills intended to make Florida better prepared for future flooding and sea level rise. ”There’s no question that Florida is at serious risk from flooding and other detrimental effects caused by severe weather”, he said. “The only real question is why occurrences of extreme…
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