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littlemissmartypants

(30,281 posts)
Wed Aug 30, 2023, 12:27 AM Aug 2023

Is DeSantis already screwing up his emergency response? [View all]

I'm not hopeful this yahoo is going to develop a soul between now and in the morning. So far he hasn't put a booted foot in his mouth. I hope I'm not alone in thinking he should just step aside and let the experts handle this.

He's not reassessing. He's unable to communicate comfort. He clearly doesn't understand the weather or shifting tides, literally or figuratively.

So what's the over/under? Will Idalia end his weak attempt at trying to look presidential? Or will he provide the leadership and reassurance the citizens of Florida, who will no doubt be in a world of hurt soon, deserve?

What say ye, DU?

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So far, haven't seen him toss paper towels, poopoo the storm, tell people they don't have Silent Type Aug 2023 #1
Sans wheels. Which might be an upgrade for DeSantis. littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #4
AI set the Gov to AUTO-FAIL, apparently. nt TeamProg Aug 2023 #2
Hahaha! Best explanation I've heard so far. littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #3
"Ride it out Ron DeSantis" lauds mobile homes during hurricanes. LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #5
Wow! So is he over correcting now? littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #6
I'm sure a decent sized hurricane could really test out that MOBILE feature. 4lbs Aug 2023 #8
I found their rebuild progress report here. It's a lot to unpack. littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #26
Anyone staying in a mobile home past a tropical storm is rolling the dice Best_man23 Aug 2023 #30
It reminds me of that standup routine from Ron White regarding hurricanes. 4lbs Aug 2023 #32
You had me at "DeSantis" and "screwing up" and my reply is YES. 4lbs Aug 2023 #7
You're not wrong. Does he have any saving graces though? I mean, is there anything littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #10
I remember hearing a gem of a quote on MSNBC regarding bland Ron. 4lbs Aug 2023 #11
Vivek is a total mess. Did you see his interview with Andrea Mitchell? littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #14
Ronny reminds me of that Governor Springfield in the movie "Switching Channels" 4lbs Aug 2023 #18
This is why I call him "Gubner Noun/Verb & Woke" Best_man23 Aug 2023 #31
He might hoard the FEMA money. usonian Aug 2023 #9
Yep, I'm waiting for those boots to reappear. They sell them from the cheap bin at Lowe's. littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #12
How about Barbie pink? speak easy Aug 2023 #16
They might be too "woke" for him n/t 4lbs Aug 2023 #19
Hahaha! GMTA! littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #21
I love them. But won't he say they're woke? littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #20
The thought of dim bulb Ronny wearing any type of boots, 4lbs Aug 2023 #22
So, it's safe to say the Prada pair is a no. littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #24
Heh. I'd rather see anyone else wearing them. 4lbs Aug 2023 #25
He really doesn't deserve them anyway. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #27
he doesn't give a FUCK about anyone but himself Skittles Aug 2023 #13
I think you're right times a zillion, Skittles. He's going to make things much worse. littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #15
he's like Trump Skittles Aug 2023 #28
And considering how tfg fucked up the whole world with his response to COVID, this is so important! C Moon Aug 2023 #17
And the manner of death is comparable. Covid makes you literally drown in your own secretions. littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #23
I wonder if the gogo boots... 2naSalit Aug 2023 #29
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