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"Not For Prime Time Ron" DeSantis Embraces the High Heel
Slate ^ | MARCH 07, 2023 | CHRISTINA CAUTERUCCI

Posted on 04/23/2023 7:42:11 AM PDT by nikos1121

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To: faucetman

YOu’re right.

I think too, Trump was getting some direct feedback from the Desantis camp. IOWs behind the scenes stuff that DS was up to, and Trump couldn’t let it go.

He’s giving the guy a taste of what it’s going to be like. A small taste of what’s to come,

Sad, that these two have to waste time going after each other, b ut DS has picked his team, and it’s made up of the all the usual suspects of GOP elite POS two bit politicians.


41 posted on 04/23/2023 1:01:19 PM PDT by nikos1121
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To: nikos1121
"He’s a gutless wonder in my book."

The best, most effective, most conservative governor in the fifty states at present, served in the military overseas, and he's a "gutless wonder". Do you know anything about the man at all?

You're worship of Trump has you speaking irrationally. And you certainly do have a lot of company on FR, which all those democrats you claim to oppose are loving every minute of.

Unfounded statements like this are needless, counterproductive, and at their base, completely without merit.

42 posted on 04/23/2023 1:19:57 PM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: Socon-Econ
"A issue-free, shallow article promoting ridiculous reasons for choosing a candidate."

Truer words were never spoken. We can expect to see lots more of such tripe in the days to come. As well as far too many FReepers lost in the Cult of Trump who are happy to sing its praises.

43 posted on 04/23/2023 1:22:58 PM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: BlackbirdSST

You didn’t answer at all. You diverted with “president”. Being president is NOT having MIL training or any experience. Stop obfuscating.


44 posted on 04/23/2023 1:42:05 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMV.)
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To: the OlLine Rebel
You didn’t answer at all. You diverted with “president”. Being president is NOT having MIL training or any experience. Stop obfuscating.

I said President. President Trump commanded our Military. What do you want here? That position stands above any one who has served, my self included, with the exception of other Presidents. You're making some lame attempt to bad mouth Trump for not serving which is water long passed under the bridge. It's old hack and meaningless. He probably has more 'military' experience than you have (just a WAG). amiright?

45 posted on 04/23/2023 2:48:39 PM PDT by BlackbirdSST (Trump or Bust! Long live the Republic.)
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To: BlackbirdSST

Yes. I’m a woman so that shouldn’t be a shock.

Again, you are pretending that being Pres is like actually SERVING IN THE MIL. It is NOT. Period.

Do you say that about BillyBoy Klintoon? Didn’t think so.

(I already stated I don’t much get concerned over MIL service - just don’t like the hypocrisy. At least EverTrumpers should be consistent over the years of past presidents.)


46 posted on 04/23/2023 8:20:24 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMV.)
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To: nikos1121

I’m a she.

And the fact you could not answer my question speaks volumes. Crickets.

Only your pal here tried to come back with a non-sequitur.


47 posted on 04/23/2023 8:22:46 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMV.)
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To: Joe Brower

You’re right and we are…


48 posted on 04/24/2023 3:17:54 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: Joe Brower

Served in combat?

Stay where’s he wanted and good.

He’s not ready for prime time Ron


49 posted on 04/24/2023 3:19:44 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: nikos1121
"Served in combat?"

I don't know. I said "served in the military overseas". If that's so important to you, maybe you should do some homework.

But why bother? It's quite apparent your dislike of DeSantis has little rational basis. You see him as an obstacle to Donald Trump, and that supercedes all else.

And DeSantis hasn't even declared yet.

50 posted on 04/24/2023 6:42:44 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: Joe Brower

“It’s quite apparent your dislike of DeSantis has little rational basis.”

Huh?

I guess the 65% of us liking Trump over Desantis are all irrational?

Trump is the best man for the job. The only thing I hear from people like you and other Trump haters on this forum, is that you have a visceral hate and contempt for Trump.

I don’t think any of us hate Desantis in the same way. Raionally, I think he’s an opportunist who lacks the depth of experience that Trump has.

You should watch the Levin interview of Trump last night. It’s all about the friends Trump had BEFORE he ran for office, who loved the guy, and wrote letters of praise to him, thanking him.

People like , Ted Kennedy, Alex Baldwin and Bill Clinton to name a few.

These people openly despise the man because of politics.

The more I see and hear Desantis the more he turns me off. He’s really not that smart in my mind, and he clearly lacks a creative side.

Trump is on the money every time he speaks.

In summary, it’s not irrational to say Desantis is a light weight. He’s probably a good governor, or at least was, but he’s not presidential timber, and most important, you and people like Romney, Ryan, McConnell, the Bushes and Karl Rove can support the guy all you want, but he’s a RINO like they are.

Sorry, but you’re waaaaaaaaaaay out numbered on this one....


51 posted on 04/24/2023 9:57:25 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: Joe Brower
One more thing. Trump went to a military academy, where he excelled. In my book, this equals or surpasses Desantis being an Navy Lawyer. Trump also looked better in uniform than Desantis did. Look at the picture above. Like Fernando Lamas once said, "It's not how you feel, it's how you look." and Trump looks "marvelous" compared to frumpy, disheveled Ron Deesantos. Navy Lawyer at Guantanamo Bay, where he was captain of the surfboarding and chess clubs.
52 posted on 04/24/2023 10:07:38 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: nikos1121
"I guess the 65% of us liking Trump over Desantis are all irrational?"

Nope. There you go again, stretching words in vain to make a point. No, just the folks who see the world in strictly black and white terms. It's nice to be loyal, but when that keeps you from seeing anything good in any other thing, it become unhealthy. Thankfully, that is not the majority of Trump supporters.

As I have said before, and find myself having to repeat over and over... they are both good men, albeit with very different personalities and styles. If one was rational it would not be so difficult for you to see this. I have voted for both men on a couple of occasions, and will do so again. Comprende?

Outnumbered? Maybe. As for the rest, time will tell. Meanwhile, save your energy for the enemy, who is happy to watch you expend yourself against those who are on your side.

53 posted on 04/24/2023 10:12:31 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: Joe Brower
Joe, I served up a nice fat soft ball for you to swat out of the park, when I said Trump going to a military academy was equal or surpasses Desantis doing a tour in the Navy... And he had a lot more medals too.....
54 posted on 04/24/2023 10:24:11 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: nikos1121
I'm not interested in swatting anything, no matter how fat. We have a nation to save. This is not a game.

If Trump gets the GOP nod in 2024, he gets my vote just like he did in 2016 and 2020. He certainly does come across as ready for a fight if he regains the Presidency, so I say let him have at it. He knows who his enemies are this time around.

Meanwhile, DeSantis keeps things heading rightward at the state level -- that suits me fine.

But the real question here is, if DeSantis ends up the GOP candidate, will you vote for him?

55 posted on 04/24/2023 10:31:21 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: nikos1121

OMG, really?

Are you seriously comparing being part of “military academy” in high school as the equal of being a Navy officer stationed in Iraq?

Please, please say you’re being “sarcastic”.

(Never mind your ludicrous remarks about his uniform - duh, it’s fatigues vs. full dress.)

Good God, childish as Trump.


56 posted on 04/24/2023 10:38:57 AM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMV.)
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To: Joe Brower

“But the real question here is, if DeSantis ends up the GOP candidate, will you vote for him?”

That’s a tough one, Joe. The only way Trump doesn’t get the nod, it’s because he died.


57 posted on 04/24/2023 10:40:40 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: the OlLine Rebel

Please refer to post #54, before you blow out a tonsil screaming at me, young lady....


58 posted on 04/24/2023 10:47:46 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: nikos1121

Nice dodge, but no dice. Will you or won’t you?


59 posted on 04/24/2023 10:57:08 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: Joe Brower

Probably not....and that says a lot doesn’t it. It’s not about DeSantis, if anyone else wins, I won’t vote for them.

I’m actually, starting to think that Desantis will not run. He might even join up and support Trump.


60 posted on 04/24/2023 11:05:10 AM PDT by nikos1121
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