History
Well, am I getting old or is history actually repeating itself?
The advisory comes as a direct response to what the Board says is an “aggressive attempt to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools” by Governor DeSantis.
Equity Florida reminded everybody that Florida ain’t safe for LGTBQ people either. Or women. Or children.
The Governor of Florida quickly issued his usual statement.
“We aren’t going to waste our time worrying about political stunts. We will continue doing what is right for Floridians.”
Oh Honey, check your self-awareness. You know Disney has offered you your own new character: Mr. Political Stunt. Nobody can ever challenge your right to that crown. The good news is that your stunts are never very good – even a mouse can beat you.
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Florida is paying $13.5M to relocate police to their state. What could go wrong?
https://boingboing.net/2023/05/23/cops-with-violent-history-and-criminal-records-drawn-to-floridas-13-5m-relocation-program.html
1This no doubt pleases the DeSantis crowd.
2Desantass is a pompous ass who likes to hear himself rant. We used to like to visit Floriduh but like the NAACP, I’ve advised myself to never visit that state until it’s had a lobotomy.
3New editions of The Green Book coming for Florida and Texas soon ?
4I don’t think the Mouse is going to let Bootsie lead the parade at Disney World.
5And I still say, my money is on the mouse! May Mickie live forever!
6I have one cousin who lives in Florida, who I haven’t visited in years. I’m going to try and get there this Fall. He and his wife are not right-wing crazies. Like a lot of good people, they have lived in Florida their whole lives and aren’t in any position to pull up stakes and go elsewhere. But besides an overdue visit to see them, I see no reason to go to Florida for anything.
7Mr. Political Strut fits even better. I hope he goes down in flames soon as a presidential candidate. Even so, four more years as governor will be a disaster for Florida. He doesn’t term limit out until 2026.
8It’s no wonder the NAACP advised people from visiting Florida. This story is sad:
https://jaxtrib.org/2023/05/23/i-cant-miss-those-doses-jacksonville-man-died-after-jail-denied-him-heart-transplant-medicine/
9DeSatan’s official campaign slogan is “Make America Florida”, so hang on. Personally, I’m trying to boycott anything ‘Florida’ if possible.
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10Malarkey @1, ‘Only the Best!’. That cop recruiting deal is downright scary. Yet another reason to avoid that accursed place [be surprised if Texas hasn’t already done this, some towns have really low standards].
The only one or two times that I’ve ever driven in Floriduh I noticed the sheer numbers of highway speedtraps [which I always avoid via tech means].
Just think of the poor sods getting pulled over by these new bottom-of-the-barrel blue shield maniacs.