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Irish_Dem

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10. This is the deal the GOP cut with its base.

Wed Feb 23, 2022, 11:36 AM

Feb 2022

The base gives the GOP total permanent power and access to all US assets, the wealthy pay no taxes.

The base gets white christian minority rule and control over women and minorities.

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Florida is going to Hell in a Handbasket. [View all] Fla Dem Feb 2022 OP

It's already there Jilly_in_VA Feb 2022 #1

Yep, I was thinking "GOING???" hollygolively Feb 2022 #22

Correct Traildogbob Feb 2022 #25

Every time a Cowboy fan cries an angel gets its wings oldsoftie Feb 2022 #41

I gave a few angels flight then. Traildogbob Feb 2022 #51

Jerry Jones did it for me. Backstabbing liar. oldsoftie Feb 2022 #55

Agree Traildogbob Feb 2022 #65

And take those hideous suits with you! oldsoftie Feb 2022 #78

Yeah, but wait until they unpack! dchill Feb 2022 #27

Yeah, they've been on that monthly Handbasket Subscription Service for a few decades now. TheBlackAdder Feb 2022 #34

I just want to take d_r Feb 2022 #2

The very well run (politically) countries on the earth make up a very short list for me Celerity Feb 2022 #12

I'm too old and too poor d_r Feb 2022 #15

What about France? not fooled Feb 2022 #23

It is far more complex (and obviously far larger). It depends what you are looking for and what is Celerity Feb 2022 #36

Gorgeous! calimary Feb 2022 #40

Your photos are a vacation for the eyes! calimary Feb 2022 #43

storyboards in art/fashion school finally paid off, lolol Celerity Feb 2022 #47

Art school! I did that, too. calimary Feb 2022 #48

Thank you for the informative reply not fooled Feb 2022 #50

Most of those countries will not allow immigration from the USA unless you have a special or unique Pepsidog Feb 2022 #53

or family ties. The best way to proceed is to look at what occupations can get you in. Also, if Celerity Feb 2022 #63

Great photos! I love France, especially western France and Bordeaux. Lonestarblue Feb 2022 #61

Closest I have been to Perpignan is when we drove up from Barcelona to Andorra, 2nd closest Celerity Feb 2022 #64

More places to add to my list, already incredibly long! Lonestarblue Feb 2022 #66

This summer is travel time for us, so sick not being able to grab a few bags and go go go. Celerity Feb 2022 #67

Yes, the pandemic has kept me cooped up, but I have shots and my N95s and I'm ready! Lonestarblue Feb 2022 #68

I would be interested too. France has its flaws but it is a beautiful country. I like the area flying_wahini Feb 2022 #37

see post 36 Celerity Feb 2022 #39

Tours and that Centre-Val de Loire area I am not well-versed in, sorry Celerity Feb 2022 #42

"....(only place there we would consider moving to is Vancouver)" Disaffected Feb 2022 #33

Montreal was nice, but too cold in the winter (and yes, I am living in Sweden, lolol) Celerity Feb 2022 #44

Yes, Antwerp is a nice city and I would live there over Brussels. RicROC Feb 2022 #59

PAKT 💙 Celerity Feb 2022 #79

This message was self-deleted by its author Disaffected Feb 2022 #72

The rest of the country has been watching with increasing alarm gratuitous Feb 2022 #3

I don't know the answer to that, but in my county, I would have to say no. Fla Dem Feb 2022 #5

It doesn't seem so unfortunately. Desthsatan at this point holds a comfortable lead over his PortTack Feb 2022 #16

Need better challengers oldsoftie Feb 2022 #45

We're trying & we can use all the help we can get! CaptainTruth Feb 2022 #38

At SOME point, it has to happen. A LOT of people use birth control! oldsoftie Feb 2022 #46

Imports zipplewrath Feb 2022 #54

We have been asking for help for a long time. Baitball Blogger Feb 2022 #4

Democratic Party Would Be Wise To Spend Their $$$ Elsewhere SoCalDavidS Feb 2022 #6

they should at least invest in the blue spots. mopinko Feb 2022 #9

Sure, Invest In Winnable Districts SoCalDavidS Feb 2022 #11

the answer is- work down ticket. mopinko Feb 2022 #24

DeSantis won by just 0.4% CaptainTruth Feb 2022 #70

But He's More Powerful Now Than He Was Then SoCalDavidS Feb 2022 #76

DeathSantis and his cronies are returning us to the 50s mcar Feb 2022 #7

I think it is the 1350s DBoon Feb 2022 #57

What Impact - If Any - Does This Crap Going On In FL - Have On Disney?..... global1 Feb 2022 #8

PLENTY Of People Are Still Going To Disneyworld & Orlando SoCalDavidS Feb 2022 #13

If Disney can keep raising the prices d_r Feb 2022 #17

To didn't go to FL for Disney, but for now, am staying away! PortTack Feb 2022 #20

I live in an ocean front county. Every single hotel, motel is full. Fla Dem Feb 2022 #71

Are you kidding? obamanut2012 Feb 2022 #74

This is the deal the GOP cut with its base. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #10

Good. I'm of the let-them-show-what-they-are-before-it's-too-late school. Hortensis Feb 2022 #14

Time to hit Florida where it hurts most. cab67 Feb 2022 #18

Wouldn't have much of an effect... MPiling Feb 2022 #69

welcome to DU gopiscrap Mar 2022 #80

Florida rso Feb 2022 #19

Well that's good to know! PortTack Feb 2022 #21

From your lips. Fla Dem Feb 2022 #28

Deep Down, They LOVE Him There SoCalDavidS Feb 2022 #32

And he barely won against a dead on arrival loser canidate cinematicdiversions Feb 2022 #73

When people are too bad for hell, Satan sends them to Florida IronLionZion Feb 2022 #26

Self inflicted wounds!! gibraltar72 Feb 2022 #29

I'm in NC barbtries Feb 2022 #30

It's been a very long walk off a short pier for all of us here. Native Feb 2022 #31

When I moved to Florida in 1988 MOMFUDSKI Feb 2022 #49

I was born here but spent my young adulthood in the DC area. Native Feb 2022 #56

In PBC obamanut2012 Feb 2022 #75

Phuck him. Better yet, don't phuck him. Joinfortmill Feb 2022 #35

Want to look into the future if Rs keeping getting elected, watch Handmaid's Tale. Pepsidog Feb 2022 #52

this is an old argument spread by rightwing cranks FWIW LymphocyteLover Feb 2022 #58

Lots of crazies in FL and elsewhere. milestogo Feb 2022 #60

Rethugs made it clear how little they care about human life during COVID's peaks. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2022 #62

Overreach can be a dangerous political strategy. Republican women use contraceptives and indeed allegorical oracle Feb 2022 #77

Florida is over. It's truly a fucked up evil place and almost impossible to fight because RKP5637 Mar 2023 #81