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Why did Gov. Ron DeSantis refer to Elon Musk as an ‘African American’?
AS USA ^ | 17 June 2022 | William Gittins

Posted on 06/17/2022 5:18:18 AM PDT by Erik Latranyi

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised eyebrows on Wednesday when he referred to Elon Musk as an African American, thanking him for his support for the Republican Party.

Musk had tweeted that he had voted for a GOP candidate for the first time (Mayra Flores in South Texas) and added that he predicts a “massive red wave in 2022.” He said that he was unsure who his pick for president in 2024 would be but that he was leaning towards DeSantis, who is rumoured to be considering a presidential run.

In response to that, DeSantis told reporters: “I’m focused on 2022… But with Elon Musk, what I would say is, I welcome support from African Americans, what can I say?”

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; US: California; US: Florida; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: africa; africanamerican; again; california; desantis; desantis2024; elonmusk; eriklatranyi; florida; genderdysphoria; homosexualagenda; mayraflores; musk; phinneous; ready4ron; rondesantis; spacex; starlink; tesla; texas; trolls; truthsocial; twitter
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To: Erik Latranyi

Answer: because he is an African-American. Any other questions?


41 posted on 06/17/2022 5:56:23 AM PDT by Captain Jack Aubrey (There's not a moment to lose.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

MSNBC has to explain the simplest concepts to their readers. They also try to tie the apartheid system of government in South Africa to Elon Musk as if a grammar school kid ran the show.


42 posted on 06/17/2022 6:02:47 AM PDT by dead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_vFiUUcBkc)
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To: Erik Latranyi

Keep pushing at it and use their own words against them.

If they say gender and race is relative then make them own up to it.


43 posted on 06/17/2022 6:03:27 AM PDT by Skywise
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To: Erik Latranyi

Why are people so stupid that they have to ask why? It was a clever response from DeSantis.


44 posted on 06/17/2022 6:04:37 AM PDT by dforest (We have to put a stop to this now.)
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To: Phinneous

Trump was by far the best president for American middle class, since I arrived in USA 62 years ago to work on master’s degree in engineering. DeSantis is also MAGA but with better political skills than Trump.


45 posted on 06/17/2022 6:04:41 AM PDT by entropy12 (Trump & MAGA! are the only way to keep USA viable.)
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To: dforest

Public school unionized teachers have succeeded in dumbing down of many Americans.


46 posted on 06/17/2022 6:06:01 AM PDT by entropy12 (Trump & MAGA! are the only way to keep USA viable.)
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To: DoodleDawg

I can’t wait to see DeDantis debating Brandon or Kamala in 2024 presidential runs.


47 posted on 06/17/2022 6:08:41 AM PDT by entropy12 (Trump & MAGA! are the only way to keep USA viable.)
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To: Mr. Mojo

I’m a lilly-white guy born in NY. I’m a Native American. I checked that box on some stupid company HR survey, their head almost exploded.


48 posted on 06/17/2022 6:09:52 AM PDT by wny
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To: entropy12
I can’t wait to see DeDantis debating Brandon or Kamala in 2024 presidential runs.

Didn't the RNC already say that they wouldn't participate in any debates?

49 posted on 06/17/2022 6:10:43 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: Erik Latranyi
I got it right away and applaud DeSantis for such a clever remark.

For those who don't know, Elon Mush was born in Africa and came over to the United States. Thus he is technically an "African-American."

Many people, mostly on the Left, refer to blacks as "African-Americans" thinking they are being politically correct. But the fact is, most black people do not come from Africa. They were born right here in America. Which makes them Americans. Not "African-Americans."

Some of my ancestors came from Ireland but I was born in the United States. So I don't go around calling myself "Irish-American" just because my great-great grandparents came from Ireland. That's just silly. I do like to listen to Celtic music, eat shepherd pie and drink my Guinness so I guess not all the Irish has been bred out of me.

50 posted on 06/17/2022 6:11:25 AM PDT by SamAdams76 (3,286,421 active users on Truth Social)
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To: bruoz

Actually Musk holds triple citizenship. African, Canadian and American.


51 posted on 06/17/2022 6:11:28 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: Phinneous
"Woe...WOE!!! Careful.... Trump is a golden calf on FR."

Oh, whoa is me...

52 posted on 06/17/2022 6:12:29 AM PDT by DJ Frisat (My tag line, optionally printed after the name on my post…)
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To: Phinneous

Yeah…the same people who thought The Apprentice was how businesses are run.


53 posted on 06/17/2022 6:13:09 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Erik Latranyi

*ZING!* :)


54 posted on 06/17/2022 6:13:47 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Erik Latranyi

Showing his allegiance with the young, fresh, deft GOP grift contingent. That’s another reason - besides catholic - that I am not a big fan of his. Sleazy grifters enable and make excuses for illegal immigration, drug trafficking (I’ll bet I know who it was who offered M Cawthorn some cocaine), and interfering in other states’ elections.


55 posted on 06/17/2022 6:14:21 AM PDT by Scarlett156 (Women can be abusers, too. *sexy voice* So...which pair of brass knuckles suits my skin tone best?)
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To: Feckless

“Negro troopies?”

Wow. You must be pretty old. I haven’t heard that term in 40 years—and it was dated back then.


56 posted on 06/17/2022 6:15:56 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: DJ Frisat
"Woe...WOE!!! Careful.... Trump is a golden calf on FR." Oh, whoa is me...

WHOA is for Horses.

57 posted on 06/17/2022 6:16:23 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: central_va

THANK YOU, VA, FOR SAYING WHAT I’M THINKING.

I see NO...NO signs in Trump that Eric sees. He must need glasses.


58 posted on 06/17/2022 6:18:49 AM PDT by Maris Crane
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To: entropy12

I concur.


59 posted on 06/17/2022 6:20:33 AM PDT by Phinneous (By the way, there are Seven Laws for you too! Noahide.org)
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To: DJ Frisat

Lol....thanks. I actually typed wow first but forgot the whoaaaaaaaa nilly


60 posted on 06/17/2022 6:22:04 AM PDT by Phinneous (By the way, there are Seven Laws for you too! Noahide.org)
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