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Old 08-06-2021, 08:21 AM
 
Location: Spring Hill, FL
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There’ have been a number of convention cancellations in the Orlando area because of the delta surge in the state.
And I saw two school districts have gone head to head with DeSantis by requiring masks.

My workplace has just brought back mandatory face masks in the office too.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:22 AM
 
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Red Tide is destroying the economy on the gulf side.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:25 AM
 
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He is one of the few out there making any sense at the moment. If he keeps this stuff up he will find himself sitting as the President in the white house. I think people are tired of the fear pushers and everyone has the free choice about masks and getting the jab. I'm glad I lived through so many(many) flu seasons without the nonsense being pushed now.
President Trump made a bad decision listening to whoever told him to shut the country down and destroy the economy.
Not much genius thinking there, but the current administration's thinking. Not any good thinking going on there at all.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:26 AM
 
Location: Spring Hill, FL
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Red Tide is destroying the economy on the gulf side.
That's nothing new at this time of year, sadly. I actively avoid the beaches from July - October.

Still, we'll continue pumping sewage and chemicals into the Gulf and then wonder why it keeps happening.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:35 AM
 
Location: Florida
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So nobody wants the government to legislate.....I bet now it would be next to impossible to get seat belt laws enacted but at one time they were put into effect and people follow them religiously. In today's climates -- would they ever pass? I don't think so.

Anyways-so no state mandate but there can be honest messaging. This virus is kicking butt. We are learning as we go. Things like wearing masks, reducing social interactions, vaccinations, etc.....all should be considered.

If DeSantis is interested in governing the country, he should stop the game with Biden.....and appear to be more concerned about his constituents than fighting some partisan political policy.

That's not happening right now.

Message should be -- these are the facts -- unvaccinated are putting a severe burden on the hospitals. Unfortunately there are more children in the hospital than before. Parents should know this and evaluate this info. when making their mask wearing decision for their kids.

For some kids -- it's nothing...and yes for others it could b e a real problem. So no mandate...but real facts on what is happening so parents aren't making decision based on political posturing and more on what is happening within the state.
Biden is trying to run state governments and is making Texas and Florida targets of his administration. DeSantis is 'responding' to, targeted hyperbole from the administration.

Clearly Biden is trying to divert attention from the border crisis. Pay no attention to that crisis behind the curtain... the BORDER!
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:38 AM
 
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Biden is trying to run state governments and is making Texas and Florida targets of his administration. DeSantis is 'responding' to, targeted hyperbole from the administration.

Clearly Biden is trying to divert attention from the border crisis. Pay no attention to that crisis behind the curtain... the BORDER!
Could be and you might want to start a thread to discuss Biden's failings. This is clearly a discussion thread meant to discuss DeSantis.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:44 AM
 
Location: Florida
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Meanwhile DeSantis is still trying to force Cruise Lines to accept un-vaccinated passengers against their will. I just he's just "following the science" there too, huh?
The cruise lines are doing so, accepting unvaccinated people. Balance is the key and that's what Gov. DeSantis is promoting.

There aren't many non vaccinated people using cruise lines these days. Why? the cruise line has many rules and regulations in place regarding covid, that are not conducive for an enjoyable experience.

This too shall pass... it's not the end of the world.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:48 AM
 
Location: Florida
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Could be and you might want to start a thread to discuss Biden's failings. This is clearly a discussion thread meant to discuss DeSantis.
It's very relative

Biden is making covid the issue ... regarding Florida and the Governor. Gov. DeSantis is 'responding' in kind.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:54 AM
 
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It's very relative

Biden is making covid the issue ... regarding Florida and the Governor. Gov. DeSantis is 'responding' in kind.
Only if this thread was a comparison of Biden vs. DeSantis.

That's not the intent of this thread.

It is purely talking about DeSantis and his refusal to impalement mandates.

This stands alone.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:54 AM
 
Location: Florida
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It's actually you who are trying to divert attention away from Florida's Covid crisis by dragging in whatever you can.
Not true, not at all true. The Biden administration has targeted Florida and Texas regarding covid. The mandates are being promoted by the Biden administration... right? and Gov. DeSantis has responded by tell the Biden administration 'control the border and stop the influx of covid infected illegal immigrants'.

It's all tied together. 900% increase in covid in the Rio Grande sector, with a high number of illegal immigrants coming to Florida.

However red tide has nothing to do with covid...
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