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DallasNE

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37. That Is Awkward Phrasing

Reply to bearsfootball516 (Original post)

Wed Aug 29, 2018, 12:24 PM

Aug 2018

In that context most people would say "let's not screw this up" and everybody understands the message. That means he used that word for an intended effect but in an unnatural, racist manner - a real sicko.

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Ron Desantis this morning on the Florida general: "Let's not monkey this up." [View all] bearsfootball516 Aug 2018 OP

It will get worse from here. IluvPitties Aug 2018 #1

Gillum should ignore this, media should highlight it. lark Aug 2018 #2

Agreed. The media should not give DeSantis a pass. IluvPitties Aug 2018 #4

I believe this as well blueseas Aug 2018 #21

Urghhhh..... replusives sprouting nastiness. BSdetect Aug 2018 #3

They are calling Gillum a socialist, I am calling DiSantis a Nazi HopeAgain Aug 2018 #5

If Trump supports him, he most likely is! Initech Aug 2018 #28

Well I know how my n---- spouting exboyfil Aug 2018 #6

With a wink and a nod that is sick. gordianot Aug 2018 #7

I just..... workinclasszero Aug 2018 #8

Here is some info Maraya1969 Aug 2018 #9

Thanks for clearing that up for us, Ron . . . . hatrack Aug 2018 #10

He intentionally inserted that into his talking point. madaboutharry Aug 2018 #11

No doubt about that workinclasszero Aug 2018 #15

Let's not redo the Scopes trial. Eom BootinUp Aug 2018 #12

Post removed Post removed Aug 2018 #13

We all have to get behind Gillum now, regardless of primary support. bearsfootball516 Aug 2018 #14

Something about washing socks. Iggo Aug 2018 #16

Love the response from the Gillum camp malaise Aug 2018 #17

The Democratic Party of Florida should demand an apology. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #18

Ana Navarro: demmiblue Aug 2018 #19

It's a racist dog whistle DesertRat Aug 2018 #20

Bullhorn, not dog whistle. muntrv Aug 2018 #39

Okay, Florida Needs to Elect Gillum erpowers Aug 2018 #22

Well, we're starting this off early, I see (nt) Recursion Aug 2018 #23

Wow RhodeIslandOne Aug 2018 #24

Yeah, they can't help it.... JHan Aug 2018 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author DesertRat Aug 2018 #26

My magic 8 Ball says... Brother Buzz Aug 2018 #35

Yes, and not enough coffee DesertRat Aug 2018 #46

Could get ugly. moondust Aug 2018 #27

#Civility Initech Aug 2018 #29

#DesantisfireCRACKER ProudLib72 Aug 2018 #45

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2018 #30

So that is the idenity of "Florida Man" DBoon Aug 2018 #31

Florida voters: please don't FUCK this up. Paladin Aug 2018 #32

What a racist...nt SWBTATTReg Aug 2018 #33

"He's articulate and charismatic..." spicysista Aug 2018 #34

Blatant racism coeur_de_lion Aug 2018 #36

That Is Awkward Phrasing DallasNE Aug 2018 #37

I have never heard the phrase "monkey this up". Staph Aug 2018 #43

Call DeSantis a klansman. muntrv Aug 2018 #38

That was 100% intentional. I have no doubt whatsoever. Bleacher Creature Aug 2018 #40

Who is surprised by this? Gothmog Aug 2018 #41

... Scurrilous Aug 2018 #42

They don't even hide their racism today Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2018 #44

DeSantis looks kind of weak and vulnerable in the freeze frame Awsi Dooger Aug 2018 #47