Ron DeSantis: Florida Can’t ‘Monkey This Up’ by Electing His African American Rival (Oh Boy)

Mediaite ^ | August 29, 2018 | Ken Meyer

[GuavaCheesePuff]

Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis did an interview with Fox News on Wednesday where he used a…um, questionable choice of words when talking about his Democratic opponent, Andrew Gillum.

As DeSantis spoke to Sandra Smith about how he secured the Republican Party nomination last night, he was asked how he plans to beat Gillum now that they’re about to go head-to-head. Since the Tallahassee mayor is campaigning on progressive policies with support from Bernie Sanders, DeSantis acknowledged Gillam as an “articulate spokesman for those far left views” who moved forward with more charisma than other candidates in the democratic primaries.

[jmaroneps37]

You know they are very desperate. Here is the reason, Gillum has lots of real important scandals hanging around his neck because of his failed administration of Tallahassee. The scumbags in the media are just trying to get ahead of them. It won’t work. DeSantis will win 60/40 and Scott will win 58/42.

[vpintheak]

That’s what I said, he probably meant nothing by it, but what an idiot!

If you think people don’t take meaning from the use of certain words, you are a fool.

Do you make it a habit of attacking fellow FReepers? Does it give you perverse joy?

[lone star annie]

The difference is Roseanne was referring to an actual person. DeSantis was referring to a Socialist agenda not the candidate. Not the same as all.

[a little elbow grease]

If you say the phrase ‘monkey-around’, ist that VERBOTTEN too these days?

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Excellent comment .............

[a little elbow grease]

don’t monkey around with me
“Do not try to trick me or tell me a lie; do not try to make a fool out of me; don’t try to manipulate my emotions. Listen, pal, don’t monkey around with me! Either pay your debts on time or we’ll have to repossess your home. Don’t monkey around with me—did I win the award or not”

https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/don%27t+monkey+around+with+me

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[1Old Pro]

If you say the phrase ‘monkey-around’, ist that VERBOTTEN too these days? ________________________ Excellent comment .............

Do playgrounds still have Monkey Bars?

[edie1960]

I just hope that the voters of Florida are reasonable enough to recognize the difference you highlighted.

Until this controversy, I thought DeSantis was going to have a relatively easy path to victory in November. I pray he hasn’t made that road more problematic.

[VanDeKoik]

Oh just shut up.

I swear what a bunch of retards. Maybe your online d*ck measuring contest will help that canidate with the Dems, because you clowns have nothing else to offer.

[a little elbow grease]

"Do playgrounds still have Monkey Bars?"

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...... only in black neighborhoods. (just kidding)

[upsdriver]

I always find it interesting that it is liberals who associate the word “monkey” with blacks. Racist much, liberals?

[dfwgator]

Where’s Rage Monkey?

[Songcraft]

"Do playgrounds still have Monkey Bars? "

Not sure about that, but there is a type of candy bar (with cannabis/activated hash oil), named "Monkey Bars", available in Colorado and other states where those kinds of "candy" bars are legal. (Apparently, you get high when you eat them. And, they're Gluten-Free!)

       

[editor-surveyor]

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Such a powerful comeback!

Have your diaper changed please; its stinking up nthe place.

[murron]

It’s like saying throwing a monkey wrench into a situation.

[stan_sipple]

unless you are making fun of Bush II

[Flaming Conservative]

That there are those who are accusing DeSantis of using a racist term, is much more damming for them. THEY’RE the ones saying the word “monkey”, is euphemism for blacks. By jumping to this conclusion, they are showing their OWN racism. Be that as it may, are all democrats, especially BCC members, rolling around on the floor, foaming at the mouth, and demanding DeSantis resign from congress, yet? Chuck Schumer can’t be upset. He’s already been “more upset than he’s ever been”, and has “never thought he’d see the day that____”(fill in the blank), already, so at least HE can’t be any more outraged, right?

[Phil DiBasquette]

Not according to the Monkees

[a little elbow grease]

"He should make sure he asks why the hell was that the first thing his opponents thought of, and what their issue is."

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RIGHT

[spacejunkie2001]

dude...............get over it

[chris37]

Ron DeSantis ought to make his campaign slogan “Don’t Monkey Around With Florida”, and all of you little girls in this thread and where ever else who are so afraid of words should cease speaking forever.