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19. Florida

Wed Feb 23, 2022, 11:50 AM

Feb 2022

These GQP goons risk going too far and causing a backlash. While Florida has been trending red, it’s still a swing State and DeSantis won his race by only four tenths of one percent.

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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