Some more snips from that substack regarding DeSantis' Lockdown Policies:
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"First let us dispel the notion that Florida didn’t lockdown or that those lockdowns were somehow limited in scope. Governor DeSantis did issue stay at home orders, beginning in April and ending on June 28th of 2020. For those of you counting at home, that’s nearl…
Some more snips from that substack regarding DeSantis' Lockdown Policies:
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"First let us dispel the notion that Florida didn’t lockdown or that those lockdowns were somehow limited in scope. Governor DeSantis did issue stay at home orders, beginning in April and ending on June 28th of 2020. For those of you counting at home, that’s nearly three months of house arrest. It’s truly worse than house arrest since you can still go to work and church on house arrest. This shutdown included schools, which also closed for the spring semester of 2020, although they did open in the Fall.
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Florida also had an extensive contact tracing program. Millions were paid for these contact tracing apps, which the Governor called “largely ineffective”; all acquired through no-bid contracts to a company owned by the son of one of DeSantis’ top donors. It wasn’t until September 29th that all capacity restrictions were lifted and small businesses were allowed to operate normally, like Home Depot and Wal-Mart always had been. Yes, DeSantis relented before most other Governor’s, but that is scarce comfort to the lives and businesses destroyed during that time period. Instead of admitting fault, he now largely pretends he never shut us down.
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In the interim, churches, small businesses, and local restaurants that broke DeSantis’ shutdown order had their business licenses revoked. A Hillsborough County Pastor was arrested for defying this tyrannical edict, but mostly for having the temerity to publicly lead his flock through the storm. It wasn’t until May of 2021, over a year into the fake pandemic, that all COVID restrictions were dropped in Florida."
DeSantis screeched about Kemp opening Georgia, calling it a suicide pact. Georgia was never so locked down like Florida was.
But don't just look at his contradictions as governor, look at his congressional record and his big ticket wall Street donors, who expect something in return. DeSantis is better than Xiden, but his lionization is wearing thin.
That was when decisions had been made about a campaign and some impressive visuals needed to be cooked up and quick!
In 2018, few Floridians knew who DeSantis was. And his campaign was so poor, he came within a hair of losing. He had to play MAGA and have President Trump yank him over the finish line at the last minute. He’s very grateful, of course (sarc).
Some more snips from that substack regarding DeSantis' Lockdown Policies:
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"First let us dispel the notion that Florida didn’t lockdown or that those lockdowns were somehow limited in scope. Governor DeSantis did issue stay at home orders, beginning in April and ending on June 28th of 2020. For those of you counting at home, that’s nearly three months of house arrest. It’s truly worse than house arrest since you can still go to work and church on house arrest. This shutdown included schools, which also closed for the spring semester of 2020, although they did open in the Fall.
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Florida also had an extensive contact tracing program. Millions were paid for these contact tracing apps, which the Governor called “largely ineffective”; all acquired through no-bid contracts to a company owned by the son of one of DeSantis’ top donors. It wasn’t until September 29th that all capacity restrictions were lifted and small businesses were allowed to operate normally, like Home Depot and Wal-Mart always had been. Yes, DeSantis relented before most other Governor’s, but that is scarce comfort to the lives and businesses destroyed during that time period. Instead of admitting fault, he now largely pretends he never shut us down.
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In the interim, churches, small businesses, and local restaurants that broke DeSantis’ shutdown order had their business licenses revoked. A Hillsborough County Pastor was arrested for defying this tyrannical edict, but mostly for having the temerity to publicly lead his flock through the storm. It wasn’t until May of 2021, over a year into the fake pandemic, that all COVID restrictions were dropped in Florida."
The sooner folks realize the political theatre going on in this country the sooner we can fix our problems. As Carlin said, we ain't part of the club.
DeSantis screeched about Kemp opening Georgia, calling it a suicide pact. Georgia was never so locked down like Florida was.
But don't just look at his contradictions as governor, look at his congressional record and his big ticket wall Street donors, who expect something in return. DeSantis is better than Xiden, but his lionization is wearing thin.
That was when decisions had been made about a campaign and some impressive visuals needed to be cooked up and quick!
In 2018, few Floridians knew who DeSantis was. And his campaign was so poor, he came within a hair of losing. He had to play MAGA and have President Trump yank him over the finish line at the last minute. He’s very grateful, of course (sarc).