“A huge re-election victory vindicates his pandemic policies,” writes the Wall Street Journal. “With runaway win, DeSantis’s political career becomes supercharged,” writes the New York Times. “Ron DeSantis is the new Republican Party leader,” declares
Do believe De Santis has so far promoted an increased understanding of what the American founding ancestors meant. "Dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." Thomas Jefferson. So far his words and deeds ring true.
Great analysis, Michael, thank you. I had the great fortune to see DeSantis in person when he came to Carlsbad, NM to stump for the repub gubernatorial nominee. I felt like I was in the presence of a rockstar, it was so exciting. I have seen recent articles of Trump’s criticism & threats to bring out “concerning” info about DeSantis. This from someone with more baggage than a Boeing. I do not want Trump as nom & don’t believe he can win now. DeSantis 2024!
Think about the people and organizations that did criticize the mandates, etc. DeSantis - who was a political unknown to most Americans and is probably going to be the next president. In the media, you have websites like Zero Hedge, Citizen Free Press, the Brownstone Institute and The Daily Sceptic. All are setting traffic records. Look at Substack. It's growing like a mushroom - largely because this is where the Covid skeptics realized they could actually practice free speech. Tucker Carlson was late to the criticism game, but he's making up for his tardiness in his monologues of recent months. He is the most visible Covid skeptic on TV and he has, by far, the highest-rated talk show on primetime network TV.
Here's the lesson: You don't have to be afraid of stating the truth, or challenging the narrative. In fact, if you do this, you are going to become even more popular. Of course, none of the national advertisers will support these people and websites (despite their huge audiences) ... but that's a "tell" about the true colors of these companies.
I don't get why more politicians don't get what the above people and organizations get.
The first time I paid close attention to DeSantis was when he hosted those panel discussions with the Great Barrington Declaration scientists. The fact he even did that was noteworthy. But if you watch the video, it is clear that he had done his homework and was already an expert on myriad Covid issues. Just like Steve Kirsch, he could debate (and win) against any "official" scientist who was supporting all the NPIs. Sen. Johnson also knows his Covid stuff. They aren't going to back down. Indeed, I think they would relish any debate with the "settled science" crowd and journalists. That's why those people won't debate people like DeSantis or Johnson (or Kirsch) ... or me or Michael for that matter. I also live 70 miles north of Florida in South Alabama. Everyone in my town goes to the beaches of the Florida panhande all the time. Early in the pandemic, you could tell DeSantis was already a political rock star in that state. "That's our next president," I thought early on. I still think that. He delivers great speeches as well. He no doubt has excellent speech writers, but I bet he writes a good bit of his own material.
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DeSantis made Florida a true sanctuary state - for those Americans seeking genuine refuge from the persecution of their own government. He stood up for the constitutional rights of American citizens, when so many leaders did not, and he fearlessly faced down the people who believed they could just abolish those rights during a so-called state of 'emergency'. Americans thanked him for offering refuge from the madness but most of all they thanked him for his outspoken bravery in confronting that madness and doing so with ruthless and clinical efficiency.
Thanks for this excellent synthesis, Michael. The proof of DeSantis's leadership qualities is not that he opposed lockdowns. It is the fact that he had the strength to openly admit his initial error and change his policy. This is something very few politicians are able to do, but at the same time it is the core quality a true leader must have.
This is the reason voters feel they can trust him; he is honest, also when it comes to admitting failure.
I'm in the UK. I wish Ron DeSantis was English. Then he could be the British Prime Minister. We need a man of convinction and morality with the ability to inspire and to get things done. Mr DeSantis seems to me to be such a man. The only politician anywhere in the world who stood firm against the waves of Covid madness.
Loved this article. For me personally Ron Desantos stand out more for his use of COMMON SENSE regarding COVID LOCKDOWNS AND THE VACCINES ETC rather than being an anti vaxxer. Applying common sense rather than panic has allowed him to see through the COVID Scam thereby enhancing his decision making.
Trump must step aside, admit that his edicts (2 weeks to flatten the curve, warp speed, forcing GE to make ventilators, the never ending ppp/stimulus/bonus unemployment $) made it possible for the current administration to do further damage. Grateful he nominated 3 constitutional judges, but he must retire from politics if we want to improve our country. Sycophants who continue to say "Trump didn't know..Fauci fooled him, etc." would never accept that defense from Trump's opponents.
It is great reading this after I just read Trump's statement full of accusations of DeSantis "playing games". I have voted for Trump twice, both times hesitantly. I cannot wait to vote for DeSantis!
Is Kristi Noem also being talked about as a possible Presidential candidate? She's done extremely well, hasn't she? Just asking as a puzzled Englishwoman.
Do believe De Santis has so far promoted an increased understanding of what the American founding ancestors meant. "Dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." Thomas Jefferson. So far his words and deeds ring true.
Great analysis, Michael, thank you. I had the great fortune to see DeSantis in person when he came to Carlsbad, NM to stump for the repub gubernatorial nominee. I felt like I was in the presence of a rockstar, it was so exciting. I have seen recent articles of Trump’s criticism & threats to bring out “concerning” info about DeSantis. This from someone with more baggage than a Boeing. I do not want Trump as nom & don’t believe he can win now. DeSantis 2024!
Think about the people and organizations that did criticize the mandates, etc. DeSantis - who was a political unknown to most Americans and is probably going to be the next president. In the media, you have websites like Zero Hedge, Citizen Free Press, the Brownstone Institute and The Daily Sceptic. All are setting traffic records. Look at Substack. It's growing like a mushroom - largely because this is where the Covid skeptics realized they could actually practice free speech. Tucker Carlson was late to the criticism game, but he's making up for his tardiness in his monologues of recent months. He is the most visible Covid skeptic on TV and he has, by far, the highest-rated talk show on primetime network TV.
Here's the lesson: You don't have to be afraid of stating the truth, or challenging the narrative. In fact, if you do this, you are going to become even more popular. Of course, none of the national advertisers will support these people and websites (despite their huge audiences) ... but that's a "tell" about the true colors of these companies.
I don't get why more politicians don't get what the above people and organizations get.
The first time I paid close attention to DeSantis was when he hosted those panel discussions with the Great Barrington Declaration scientists. The fact he even did that was noteworthy. But if you watch the video, it is clear that he had done his homework and was already an expert on myriad Covid issues. Just like Steve Kirsch, he could debate (and win) against any "official" scientist who was supporting all the NPIs. Sen. Johnson also knows his Covid stuff. They aren't going to back down. Indeed, I think they would relish any debate with the "settled science" crowd and journalists. That's why those people won't debate people like DeSantis or Johnson (or Kirsch) ... or me or Michael for that matter. I also live 70 miles north of Florida in South Alabama. Everyone in my town goes to the beaches of the Florida panhande all the time. Early in the pandemic, you could tell DeSantis was already a political rock star in that state. "That's our next president," I thought early on. I still think that. He delivers great speeches as well. He no doubt has excellent speech writers, but I bet he writes a good bit of his own material.
DeSantis made Florida a true sanctuary state - for those Americans seeking genuine refuge from the persecution of their own government. He stood up for the constitutional rights of American citizens, when so many leaders did not, and he fearlessly faced down the people who believed they could just abolish those rights during a so-called state of 'emergency'. Americans thanked him for offering refuge from the madness but most of all they thanked him for his outspoken bravery in confronting that madness and doing so with ruthless and clinical efficiency.
Thanks for this excellent synthesis, Michael. The proof of DeSantis's leadership qualities is not that he opposed lockdowns. It is the fact that he had the strength to openly admit his initial error and change his policy. This is something very few politicians are able to do, but at the same time it is the core quality a true leader must have.
This is the reason voters feel they can trust him; he is honest, also when it comes to admitting failure.
I'm in the UK. I wish Ron DeSantis was English. Then he could be the British Prime Minister. We need a man of convinction and morality with the ability to inspire and to get things done. Mr DeSantis seems to me to be such a man. The only politician anywhere in the world who stood firm against the waves of Covid madness.
Loved this article. For me personally Ron Desantos stand out more for his use of COMMON SENSE regarding COVID LOCKDOWNS AND THE VACCINES ETC rather than being an anti vaxxer. Applying common sense rather than panic has allowed him to see through the COVID Scam thereby enhancing his decision making.
WISH WE HAD MORE POLITITIANS LIKE HIM
Trump must step aside, admit that his edicts (2 weeks to flatten the curve, warp speed, forcing GE to make ventilators, the never ending ppp/stimulus/bonus unemployment $) made it possible for the current administration to do further damage. Grateful he nominated 3 constitutional judges, but he must retire from politics if we want to improve our country. Sycophants who continue to say "Trump didn't know..Fauci fooled him, etc." would never accept that defense from Trump's opponents.
Funny that behind every Covid curtain, CHINA is behind it.
It is great reading this after I just read Trump's statement full of accusations of DeSantis "playing games". I have voted for Trump twice, both times hesitantly. I cannot wait to vote for DeSantis!
https://twitter.com/greg_price11/status/1590845600878120960?s=20&t=IbSzzdcUls5dH5FVC3reIg
Thor, it was a great article!
Thank you Michael, great readings -again 😊
I found this interchange of ideas very interesting too:
https://twitter.com/AmFirebrand/status/1590737666957774849?s=20
Is Kristi Noem also being talked about as a possible Presidential candidate? She's done extremely well, hasn't she? Just asking as a puzzled Englishwoman.
This is an interesting quote from DeSantis:
"And we will protect the rights of individuals to live their lives free from the yoke of restrictions and mandates."
Republicans almost never reference the rights of individuals, because while a pregnant woman is still an individual the fetus inside her is not.
When it is shown that De Santis has a deep abiding fear of the Lord then one can be confident De Santis is who he appears to be.
Been burnt too many times to feel otherwise despite what appearances may indicate.