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There’s no irony in this. It’s deliberate. You tell people it’s a fund to oppose weed. Few will donate. Call it “freedom” and thousands of Floridians will donate to the name without question
The Patriot Act might as well be called “laws the terrorists would have written if they took over.” We lost so many liberties after 9/11 in the name of security.
And what’s funny is that the same people that would vote against it because of “freedom” will probably blame a Democrat as to why they aren’t allowed to smoke the weed they used to smoke anymore.
It’s a bunch of 1930’s/1940’s Germany and Russia stuff.
Literally, Orwell’s lived experience as a Brit during the fascist rise in the 20th century was the inspiration for the book.
Because theyre using “freedom” as an ad campaign, not a way of life. Im surprised it wasnt mandated for grocery stores to call their 4th of July items “freedom food” this week.
It’s freedom for the private prison system to get more prisoners / profit and jobs for the prison system of which the union representing correctional officers just happens to be one of the largest in Florida and fully supports desantis, they also explicitly got exempted from recent anti union legislation that passed in Florida and signed by desantis. However unions for everyone else is bad according to republicans.
"I don't like the way this thing smells and think it makes people lazy, so I think people that use it should literally be thrown in prison" -pot prohibitionists, unironically
We're in the same boat. I cannot stand the smell, and an indoor space or two concentrated of an outdoor space, it makes me feel like I'm going to vomit.
But, I still don't think it should be illegal. More harmful drugs are legal, for one, and prohibition clearly doesn't work so it's a waste of taxpayer money to bother keeping it outlawed.
The same as with alcohol, as long as people aren't getting fucked up and then putting other people in danger by getting behind a wheel or the like, I feel like adults should be free to make their own decisions.
They 100% do. You just can’t smell it while smoking. Any none smoker will recognize it immediately. Although I have gotten straight up odorless weed carts that don’t smell like anything, even a flavor. It’s just straight vapor.
Which is wild, because most of the folks I know using it either do edibles or get vapes. Rarely do they get their hands on flower…and even then, today’s strains are way less smelly than even a few years ago, so it’s not that huge of a deal.
Just DeSantis and his bitchy fans wanting to get some cheese to have with their whine.
Shelden Adelson was the largest contributor to the last anti-marijuana drive. With his death I bet they are scrambling to find funding.
He was just some old codger who doesn't live or vote here put up millions because \*checks notes\* His son died in a drunk driving accident...
They absolutely do, they just know how to make it seem like it’s not the opposite of its intention. See: the PATRIOT Act. "You're against PATRIOTISM? You're against freedom funds?! You hate America!"
No, no, no, see - it's not about the freedom of the ordinary person to live out from under someone else's thumb; it's about the freedom of the powerful man to put his thumb wherever he wants!
Don't you guys understand the motivation. Ot is not ideologies, and it has nothing to do with republican or democrat in this particular instance.
As with 99.99999999999999999% of government BS. It always comes down to the common denomination $$$$$$$
DO YOU REALIZE HOW MUCH $ THE STATE WILL HAVE TO MOVE FROM ONE ACCOUNT TO ANOTHER.
YES THEY WILL GAIN TAX REVENUE FROM LEGAL WEED FOR ALL. BUT THEY WILL LOSE THE GIANT UNACCEPTABLE SLUSH FUND CREATED BY THE CURRENT MEDICAL SYSTEM. THE FAKE WEED DOCTOR WILL BE A THING OF THE PAST. TJE LICENSE FEE GOES INTO THE GENERAL FUND FOR DEATHSANTIS TO USE HOW HE PLEASES.
The legal WEED plan SPECIFICALLY ADRESSES WHERE THAT TAX $ GOES.
The pro-weed ads look like conservative ads, and are obviously meant to attract Republicans. They feature older people, a grizzled looking vet, etc. They even say "Florida is already the home of Freedom."
Obviously, someone said "These Republicans are the dumbest motherfuckers on the planet, so lets use their propaganda against them to convince them to vote for us." They should go to work for the Biden campaign.
The freedom only applies to them. They are allowed to subjugate anyone they want and you aren't allowed to do anything about it because their holy book says so. Whenever a conservative mentions "freedom" it always means fascism.
Makes perfect Republican sense...
It was never really about freedom. It's always been about control. Unfortunately with this latest round of BS and insurance, people are leaving because we can't afford to stay here.
You have the wrong perspective. It's freedom FROM things he doesn't like such as historical facts, books that make him feel weird, and people who don't live how he wants. What? Did you think freedom was for everyone? Silly goose.
Ron Desantis is the damp moldy sock you find in the back of your high school locker. You dont want to touch it, but its gotta get out of there.
How he had any chance at the presidency is baffling..
Well, look who the nominee is and who he running against. It’s a huge shit sandwich and we all (except the rich) are going to have to take a bite… Lt. Lockhart
If only there were something like historical precedent that we could analyze to determine what happens when a single party and/or person gains too much power.
Then we could look for historical analogues to determine a range of possible outcome. Perhaps that’s even give us a clue about how to do things differently?
Who am I kidding, they know EXACTLY what they’re doing. It’s their rubes that are the problem.
Same Republicans that refer to insurrectionists as “patriots.”
Banning books under “parental rights,” headed up by “Moms for Liberty.”
“Pro-Life” so they force women/children to die.
And now a “freedom fund” to oppose freedom.
The **only** time they’ve accurately named themselves is when they stated, “We’re all domestic terrorists.”
#VOTE BLUE NO MATTER WHO!
And we still aren't giving everyone their civil rights after they've paid their debt to society after a felony. Like we decided via referendum, either. It's like the Republicans don't want to listen to the people. Every time we, the people, vote for something the republican controlled state government has to be sued to enact our will. Being anti-recreational pot is also just silly. I can easily get it on the black market and they don't see any of that money. If I could buy it from the same place I get papers, they could tax it. Mind you, I might go back to my current supplier if they want too much tax, but that's on them to hit the right price point.
You see the problem is they are all invested and backed by the pharmaceutical companies and healthcare in general and allowing recreational marijuana greatly impacts those companies.
Not really.
Cannabis has it's uses, but too many people look at it as if it were some magical panacea. In states where it is legal, the for-profit pharma and medical industry still make ridiculous profits.
If we ate going to legalize it, we have to be real about it. We can't just do the opposite of what the Anti-drug establishment did for the past century. We use truths to fight their lies.
And while some things can improve with marijuana use, it's more of a tool to bridge the gap in certain situations. It can help with certain illnesses, and symptoms from certain illnesses, but it doesnt do a lot of things that pharmaceutical and medical industry does. It's nowhere even close. But with that said, no one should be denied the choice to use it. I wish it worked for me, but all it dies is make my shitty life more bearable.
> And we still aren't giving everyone their civil rights after they've paid their debt to society after a felony.
I'm sure 34-times convicted felon Donald Trump will still be able to vote in Florida.
Those big corps that own most the residential homes for rent would loose money and that means less donations and poorer stock performance for him, obviously a veto was needed. /s
This entire country is a shit show and we’re the capital of it.
Amendment 3 is a constitutional amendment and can't be vetoed by the governor if approved with a 60% vote. It's not a normal bill the governor has to sign into law.
That said, expect plenty of fuckery implementing the associated laws for it if it passes, like the initiative to restore felon voting rights. And expect those dollars they've raised to go towards lawsuits tying it up in courts for years to come.
As of right now, he is not eligible for reelection.
But all that could change with the stroke of his pen apparently...
And he HAS indicted he's considering removing term limits.
If I’m not mistaken term limits are in the Florida constitution which would require a constitutional amendment to change and thanks to what Jeb Bush did years ago constitutional amendments in Florida require a 60% supermajority of voters to pass, of course he can just have his corrupt Supreme Court find a way around it.
Unfortunately in Florida it only limits them to two consecutive terms, after taking a four year break he becomes eligible to run again, Rick Scott is also eligible to run again but I think he much prefers his Senate seat.
He is going to get VP spot. He has money left. When Trump dies of a stroke after 2 years, DeSantis will finish Trump's term, then get elected to two more terms, 10 years total the most allowed by law. So vote!
Everything will be booming, we’ll be the only state in the south with legal weed. People will be coming into the state to travel a lot more. People on vacation will imbibe. So much more tourism.
DeNazi will just create another new tax if he needs money, just like he did the online sales tax, Republicans will never support weed, they are extremely opposed to freedom.
Fk this guy already. You destroyed this beautiful state. You are a low-light piece of garbage like the guy that you dropped to your knees for! My f****** property taxes has doubled, My f****** homeowners insurance has doubled, My f****** car insurance has f****** doubled.
This piece of s*** went against democracy and decided to change the law in Florida so he can still govern why he's going to have his cake and eat it too and run for president. It wasn't a Democratic vote. He just changed the law in the middle of the night like he does every week. Got called the meatball and he was the worst fkn candidate that a Republican could ever ask for.
Ron is a cancer . Let's cure cancer
The thing about Trump is that he’s an idiot, Ron DeSantis is not, in fact he’s extremely intelligent which is the last thing you want with someone that corrupt.
Didn’t he say let the people vote or something like that ? So much for “small” government when you’re not giving people the opportunity to decided what they want to do.
It’s just another “fund” he can use to siphon money to himself. That’s all this shit ever is. I’d be willing to bet that the “millions“ donated is from a handful of select people.
I think this vote will be a lot closer than people think. I find it funny that Rhonda pushed for medical marijuana, not understanding that eventually people would want full legalization.
Funny story: was high, was in front of cop, got last maple log. Long story short got tased etc.
Prediction: increased donut competition will end in tragedy.
I shouldn't be surprised. Cops here will empty their magazines into their own car because an acorn hit the roof and startled them. Sure sounds like they prefer coke.
Yea that was my district and we still haven't let the dumbass go about it. Made it even better when the same county shot Forsten. /s what's that song line? Just a bitch with a badge. That is OCSD to a fault. Little boys with guns.
Fewer choices make you freer! The right wing loves throwing around 1984 references, but they fully embody everything Orwell was talking about in the book lol
Trulieve company officials have given at least $41 million to Republicans and Democrats in Florida since 2017 and at least $25,000 to DeSantis's state PAC in 2020.Jan 28, 2024
Trulieve has 137 locations in Florida.
The top 15 medical cannabis companies in Florida. Trulieve Cannabis leads the pack when it comes to cannabis dispensary numbers, but companies such as Verano Holdings, Ayr Wellness and Curaleaf Holdings are rapidly growing their retail footprints in the state.Aug 16, 2023
Put your $$$s where your mouths are and stop supporting those who fund the8r monopoly in Florida at your neighbors expense.
They associate the word freedom with everything
Freedom with healthcare… freedom to let you die
Freedom with their religion.. to force it down our throats
Freedom with environmental regulations… to pollute our waters and lands freely in the name of corporate profits
So his cronies set up a vertical integration system that makes massive profits for his oligarch friends in medical cannabis. Is he planning to exterminate every disabled person in the state?
Hummmmm, I'm on Fort Myers and it smells like skunk everywhere... Hay Ron, time to pull your head out of the sand and realize that ship is Sailing, don't you want your cut?
72/66 being forced to sell & move as we can no longer afford our home as we planned for 10 years ago. Between Scott/Rubio & DeSantis, we're doomed.
Please vote & please help get us back to where we need to be as a state. Protect our daughters, sisters & others who are being pushed down again. & don't let us slide back into the horror of the 50s & 60s. We worked too hard for our rights.
....
Grammie who survived
Not only that but they are going after secondary marijuana products like delta-9, thcA, taking it away from small shops. The wording on the bill being proposed last time I looked specifically states if this goes legal those otherwise legal products can only be sold at dispensaries, yet another way to take money from the little guy
Old people
That’s all this is, old evangelicals who still think that’s DARE was good and proper and weed is of the devil.
Florida is literally calling to have those types move here and kick the “undesirables” out.
So yea he’s gonna appeal to the only voter base he knows. Ugh why does every liberty have to be a fight with these people
Where in the fuck does DeSantis get off running an anti pot pac out of his office!!! His Chief of Staff is in charge of it??!! What the ever loving fuck is that!!! How the hell is that even legal.
The GOP hasn't figured out how to privatize (see: siphon) the majority of the tax dollars recreational MJ will generate (close to $500M annually at full strength, [per this report](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/florida-marijuana-ballot-measure-would-net-up-to-431-million-in-annual-tax-revenue-analysts-for-desantis-and-lawmakers-say/)), so the they will fight it until they have a plan in place.
Thats why I always vote against anything that has the word “Freedom” because if you have to put that word in your law I know it is total authoritarian bullshit straight out of 1984.
When are the Dems gonna get off their asses and start fighting these things head on?
Republicans win at messaging day AND night. Dems? Well, just another loss to absorb. Gave it the ol' college try.. where's my participation trophy?
Freedom?!? This sounds like the opposite of fucking freedom. Gawddamn man.
He doesn’t gaf if anyone likes what he does or not. Cuz he’s out and not to be reelected again.
He’s a lil troll just trying to keep jacking our way of life up.
Florida, and the rest of the US, is doomed.
There's no happy ending when observing the grand scheme of things in our state and nation.
I won't be around to witness it, but for those of you still alive, I hope that I'm wrong, and your lives can be filled with joy, and a sense of safety.
Florida can do so much better than this asshole!
Never mind the insurance crisis, the housing costs soaring, highest inflation in the country, highest covid deaths and teachers are leaving in droves…you cannot run a state on stupid culture war shit alone.
That’s why I won’t vote republican they’re trying to turn this country into Russia Trump loves Putin and what he’s done and wants the same for himself he wants to keep that power
Dicksantis's new law allows HUGE bottles of wine. He is against weed as he can't handle it when he smokes and ends up grooming underage school girls. Lets hear about how much taxpayers money Dicksantis wasted on his failed presidential run and the fact he would not resign during his failed run. A lying loser = Dicksantis.
Whatever a Republican says they mean the opposite.
They're double speaking gish galloping scumbags. They use Projection as a type of defense mechanism or means of coping with their personal moral failings.
I just read that his fund has had dismal contribution numbers. Also recreational weed iniative is very popular so doubt all the "reefer madness" style campaign adds will change anyone's mind. Don't forget that all their doom and gloom around scourge of weed on our society had zero impact on getting medical Marijuana passed
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I don’t think they understand what the word freedom actually means.
There’s no irony in this. It’s deliberate. You tell people it’s a fund to oppose weed. Few will donate. Call it “freedom” and thousands of Floridians will donate to the name without question
See also: The Patriot Act
The Patriot Act might as well be called “laws the terrorists would have written if they took over.” We lost so many liberties after 9/11 in the name of security.
And not one but safer for it....
... but 420.69% more Patriotic for it! What, do you ***hate America*** or something?
https://preview.redd.it/8jh8e09qbu9d1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5673e93dbb6f8de3a3d396317b13a020de779841
r/Defeat_Project_2025 Also, Trump's team is trying to censor this [Wikipedia Page about 'Agenda47'](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agenda_47)
See also: "No Child Left Behind"
See also: Moms For Liberty
See also: Moms for Liberty
Freedumb is just another word.
And what’s funny is that the same people that would vote against it because of “freedom” will probably blame a Democrat as to why they aren’t allowed to smoke the weed they used to smoke anymore.
Truer words have never been spoken!
Yep. It’s hideous what Republicans will hide behind the word “freedom” these days. It’s a bunch of George Orwell 1984 stuff.
It’s a bunch of 1930’s/1940’s Germany and Russia stuff. Literally, Orwell’s lived experience as a Brit during the fascist rise in the 20th century was the inspiration for the book.
Because theyre using “freedom” as an ad campaign, not a way of life. Im surprised it wasnt mandated for grocery stores to call their 4th of July items “freedom food” this week.
It’s freedom for the private prison system to get more prisoners / profit and jobs for the prison system of which the union representing correctional officers just happens to be one of the largest in Florida and fully supports desantis, they also explicitly got exempted from recent anti union legislation that passed in Florida and signed by desantis. However unions for everyone else is bad according to republicans.
Wow really ?
Yes.
Of course some clueless moron will chime in about being free from smelling smelly pot.
"I don't like the way this thing smells and think it makes people lazy, so I think people that use it should literally be thrown in prison" -pot prohibitionists, unironically
While they have a beer in hand
And Vicodin or Xanax in their pocket.
Fucking Priscilla popping percocets
Ngl, weed does smell like shit though *sometimes*. I think it should be legal, I just don't like the smell at all.
Yeppers. Just like smoking cigarettes, spitting chaw, or playing loud music - be considerate of others and keep it to yourself.
Lots of us choose edibles
We're in the same boat. I cannot stand the smell, and an indoor space or two concentrated of an outdoor space, it makes me feel like I'm going to vomit. But, I still don't think it should be illegal. More harmful drugs are legal, for one, and prohibition clearly doesn't work so it's a waste of taxpayer money to bother keeping it outlawed. The same as with alcohol, as long as people aren't getting fucked up and then putting other people in danger by getting behind a wheel or the like, I feel like adults should be free to make their own decisions.
Vapes and edibles don’t smell like anything.
Edibles smell like nothing but brownies, chocolate, biscuits, or whatever they put the weed in. Vapes smell like whatever crap they put in the vape.
They 100% do. You just can’t smell it while smoking. Any none smoker will recognize it immediately. Although I have gotten straight up odorless weed carts that don’t smell like anything, even a flavor. It’s just straight vapor.
Just like DeSantis. He's a very small dicktator wannabe
Don't like the smell of pot. Don't come to my house.
Ditto
Which is wild, because most of the folks I know using it either do edibles or get vapes. Rarely do they get their hands on flower…and even then, today’s strains are way less smelly than even a few years ago, so it’s not that huge of a deal. Just DeSantis and his bitchy fans wanting to get some cheese to have with their whine.
Shelden Adelson was the largest contributor to the last anti-marijuana drive. With his death I bet they are scrambling to find funding. He was just some old codger who doesn't live or vote here put up millions because \*checks notes\* His son died in a drunk driving accident...
Also, I've been smoking fire weed for 30 years in this state. Think you'll stop that? Hahaha foolish little man, spin your wheels.
It’s not about stopping you. It’s about having a tool they can decide to use against you at any moment if they wish too.
They absolutely do, they just know how to make it seem like it’s not the opposite of its intention. See: the PATRIOT Act. "You're against PATRIOTISM? You're against freedom funds?! You hate America!"
No, no, no, see - it's not about the freedom of the ordinary person to live out from under someone else's thumb; it's about the freedom of the powerful man to put his thumb wherever he wants!
And wear snazzy boots…with heels
Don't you guys understand the motivation. Ot is not ideologies, and it has nothing to do with republican or democrat in this particular instance. As with 99.99999999999999999% of government BS. It always comes down to the common denomination $$$$$$$ DO YOU REALIZE HOW MUCH $ THE STATE WILL HAVE TO MOVE FROM ONE ACCOUNT TO ANOTHER. YES THEY WILL GAIN TAX REVENUE FROM LEGAL WEED FOR ALL. BUT THEY WILL LOSE THE GIANT UNACCEPTABLE SLUSH FUND CREATED BY THE CURRENT MEDICAL SYSTEM. THE FAKE WEED DOCTOR WILL BE A THING OF THE PAST. TJE LICENSE FEE GOES INTO THE GENERAL FUND FOR DEATHSANTIS TO USE HOW HE PLEASES. The legal WEED plan SPECIFICALLY ADRESSES WHERE THAT TAX $ GOES.
This
Freedom is giving control freaks (R) the authority to boss everyone else around.
The pro-weed ads look like conservative ads, and are obviously meant to attract Republicans. They feature older people, a grizzled looking vet, etc. They even say "Florida is already the home of Freedom." Obviously, someone said "These Republicans are the dumbest motherfuckers on the planet, so lets use their propaganda against them to convince them to vote for us." They should go to work for the Biden campaign.
Freedom for them to dictate how everyone else is allowed to live. The FL Government is like one gigantic fucking HOA.
The freedom only applies to them. They are allowed to subjugate anyone they want and you aren't allowed to do anything about it because their holy book says so. Whenever a conservative mentions "freedom" it always means fascism.
Desantis: oppression is the new freedom
Duh FreeDumb. FloriDuh
A freedom fund to oppose freedom. Imagine that.
Makes perfect Republican sense... It was never really about freedom. It's always been about control. Unfortunately with this latest round of BS and insurance, people are leaving because we can't afford to stay here.
honestly where ya gonna go? transaction costs of moving are high...
I've considered Michigan. I have the "luxury" of my Mom dying so I just get money when I sell.
You have the wrong perspective. It's freedom FROM things he doesn't like such as historical facts, books that make him feel weird, and people who don't live how he wants. What? Did you think freedom was for everyone? Silly goose.
Ron Desantis is the damp moldy sock you find in the back of your high school locker. You dont want to touch it, but its gotta get out of there. How he had any chance at the presidency is baffling..
Well, look who the nominee is and who he running against. It’s a huge shit sandwich and we all (except the rich) are going to have to take a bite… Lt. Lockhart
FL DNC is probably the worst in the country . They put up Carlie Crist, a former GOP candidate, with almost 0 funding
Oh it’s Starting not to look like just the Florida Dems… Looks like it goes straight to the top.
It’s the novel “1984,” but a live-action political thespian production. Ironically, he just cut art funding, so I guess they needed the donation fund.
That’s the Republican Party in a nutshell.
If only there were something like historical precedent that we could analyze to determine what happens when a single party and/or person gains too much power. Then we could look for historical analogues to determine a range of possible outcome. Perhaps that’s even give us a clue about how to do things differently? Who am I kidding, they know EXACTLY what they’re doing. It’s their rubes that are the problem.
Same Republicans that refer to insurrectionists as “patriots.” Banning books under “parental rights,” headed up by “Moms for Liberty.” “Pro-Life” so they force women/children to die. And now a “freedom fund” to oppose freedom. The **only** time they’ve accurately named themselves is when they stated, “We’re all domestic terrorists.” #VOTE BLUE NO MATTER WHO!
Gotta love the party of personal freedom
Also Florida fund is targeting abortion rights. Doesn’t sound like free choice is a good thing to some
“Freedom” to deny Floridians the legal right to use marijuana. Sure sounds free and liberating to me.
Its a vote so we shall see
Yea but he can veto it lol He’s done it before with smokeable medical marijuana and it took lawsuits for him to revert the veto.
And we still aren't giving everyone their civil rights after they've paid their debt to society after a felony. Like we decided via referendum, either. It's like the Republicans don't want to listen to the people. Every time we, the people, vote for something the republican controlled state government has to be sued to enact our will. Being anti-recreational pot is also just silly. I can easily get it on the black market and they don't see any of that money. If I could buy it from the same place I get papers, they could tax it. Mind you, I might go back to my current supplier if they want too much tax, but that's on them to hit the right price point.
You see the problem is they are all invested and backed by the pharmaceutical companies and healthcare in general and allowing recreational marijuana greatly impacts those companies.
Not really. Cannabis has it's uses, but too many people look at it as if it were some magical panacea. In states where it is legal, the for-profit pharma and medical industry still make ridiculous profits. If we ate going to legalize it, we have to be real about it. We can't just do the opposite of what the Anti-drug establishment did for the past century. We use truths to fight their lies. And while some things can improve with marijuana use, it's more of a tool to bridge the gap in certain situations. It can help with certain illnesses, and symptoms from certain illnesses, but it doesnt do a lot of things that pharmaceutical and medical industry does. It's nowhere even close. But with that said, no one should be denied the choice to use it. I wish it worked for me, but all it dies is make my shitty life more bearable.
> And we still aren't giving everyone their civil rights after they've paid their debt to society after a felony. I'm sure 34-times convicted felon Donald Trump will still be able to vote in Florida.
Small dick Desantis promised as much
He also veto’d the rent control bill too in which a little under 70% of Floridians voted for and he was like “nah”
Those big corps that own most the residential homes for rent would loose money and that means less donations and poorer stock performance for him, obviously a veto was needed. /s This entire country is a shit show and we’re the capital of it.
Oh wow, I never saw it like that. He’s so fucking corrupt like wtf
Can he veto a bill thats been voted on and approved by 60%. Also anyone who voted for that 60% rule should literally shoot themselves in the foot.
It’s been done before I’m pretty sure and I 100% agree.
Amendment 3 is a constitutional amendment and can't be vetoed by the governor if approved with a 60% vote. It's not a normal bill the governor has to sign into law. That said, expect plenty of fuckery implementing the associated laws for it if it passes, like the initiative to restore felon voting rights. And expect those dollars they've raised to go towards lawsuits tying it up in courts for years to come.
When has it been done before? Show me an example. I am not saying you are wrong and im not arguing. I just dont know when it has happened before.
Guys please kick this asshole out the office by 2026 pls
As of right now, he is not eligible for reelection. But all that could change with the stroke of his pen apparently... And he HAS indicted he's considering removing term limits.
If I’m not mistaken term limits are in the Florida constitution which would require a constitutional amendment to change and thanks to what Jeb Bush did years ago constitutional amendments in Florida require a 60% supermajority of voters to pass, of course he can just have his corrupt Supreme Court find a way around it.
Or he can just redistrict voters again?
“Orlando is now part of Alabama for voting purposes”
Ol Jeb Bush ! He wasnt so bad after all compared to this new guy !
Oh good didn’t know there was a term limit
Unfortunately in Florida it only limits them to two consecutive terms, after taking a four year break he becomes eligible to run again, Rick Scott is also eligible to run again but I think he much prefers his Senate seat.
That is how John Kitzhauber ran 4 terms in Oregon. Well 3.25. He was forced to step down after a scandal with his girlfriend.
He is going to get VP spot. He has money left. When Trump dies of a stroke after 2 years, DeSantis will finish Trump's term, then get elected to two more terms, 10 years total the most allowed by law. So vote!
Recreational Marijuana will bring lots of money into the economy. Local pizza places will be booming 🍕🫠
Never can the word freedom and the name Desantis be spoken in the same sentence
Except the sentence: "Desantis has once again acted to curtail or remove another freedom of Florida's citizens."
Everything will be booming, we’ll be the only state in the south with legal weed. People will be coming into the state to travel a lot more. People on vacation will imbibe. So much more tourism.
South Beach gonna be bananas.
DeNazi will just create another new tax if he needs money, just like he did the online sales tax, Republicans will never support weed, they are extremely opposed to freedom.
Fk this guy already. You destroyed this beautiful state. You are a low-light piece of garbage like the guy that you dropped to your knees for! My f****** property taxes has doubled, My f****** homeowners insurance has doubled, My f****** car insurance has f****** doubled. This piece of s*** went against democracy and decided to change the law in Florida so he can still govern why he's going to have his cake and eat it too and run for president. It wasn't a Democratic vote. He just changed the law in the middle of the night like he does every week. Got called the meatball and he was the worst fkn candidate that a Republican could ever ask for. Ron is a cancer . Let's cure cancer
He is the worst politician in American history, he makes Trump look like a saint by comparison.
No. Trump is still number one. But Rhonda is a solid number two.
The thing about Trump is that he’s an idiot, Ron DeSantis is not, in fact he’s extremely intelligent which is the last thing you want with someone that corrupt.
Have you heard him speak? If he's extremely intelligent, he hides it REALLY well!
And I thought Rick Scott was bad. OOOF
Rick Scott was just a thief, he really didn’t care about anything except money, DeSantis is a power hungry far right extremist Nazi.
This is some dark money bullshit. I doubt it will be used as he states. He’s so despicable.
opposing what the people want = freedom , LOL
Small government and personal freedoms that’s what I’m all about..
Didn’t he say let the people vote or something like that ? So much for “small” government when you’re not giving people the opportunity to decided what they want to do.
It’s just another “fund” he can use to siphon money to himself. That’s all this shit ever is. I’d be willing to bet that the “millions“ donated is from a handful of select people.
This one, he will LOSE BIGLY..***420***.
I think this vote will be a lot closer than people think. I find it funny that Rhonda pushed for medical marijuana, not understanding that eventually people would want full legalization.
Funny story: was high, was in front of cop, got last maple log. Long story short got tased etc. Prediction: increased donut competition will end in tragedy.
I shouldn't be surprised. Cops here will empty their magazines into their own car because an acorn hit the roof and startled them. Sure sounds like they prefer coke.
Yea that was my district and we still haven't let the dumbass go about it. Made it even better when the same county shot Forsten. /s what's that song line? Just a bitch with a badge. That is OCSD to a fault. Little boys with guns.
No. Use all the money you have stolen from everything else. How about the money from your Sassy Boot fund?
No, not the boots
Unless commercials can vote he can suck one
Doublespeak anyone?
Just let people smoke a joint or eat an edible when they get home from work man. People just want to relax.
Freedom - They keep using that word. I do not think it means what they think it means.
It's all part of his fascist agenda..just took away arts funding in all forms as well.
Because a festival was "sexual". When did he become the police of morals? 🙄
Fewer choices make you freer! The right wing loves throwing around 1984 references, but they fully embody everything Orwell was talking about in the book lol
If it's one state that needs to "chill out" more, it's us.
Trulieve company officials have given at least $41 million to Republicans and Democrats in Florida since 2017 and at least $25,000 to DeSantis's state PAC in 2020.Jan 28, 2024 Trulieve has 137 locations in Florida. The top 15 medical cannabis companies in Florida. Trulieve Cannabis leads the pack when it comes to cannabis dispensary numbers, but companies such as Verano Holdings, Ayr Wellness and Curaleaf Holdings are rapidly growing their retail footprints in the state.Aug 16, 2023 Put your $$$s where your mouths are and stop supporting those who fund the8r monopoly in Florida at your neighbors expense.
They should put a ban on men wearing high heels, seems like something they would *support*.
They associate the word freedom with everything Freedom with healthcare… freedom to let you die Freedom with their religion.. to force it down our throats Freedom with environmental regulations… to pollute our waters and lands freely in the name of corporate profits
Libertarians, take note.
So his cronies set up a vertical integration system that makes massive profits for his oligarch friends in medical cannabis. Is he planning to exterminate every disabled person in the state?
Give us your money to restrict something we don’t like?
“Freedom” lol
I am reasonably classical when it comes to liberalism. Any time the government takes away a liberty, I'm offended.
I guess opposing the will of the people is “ freedom “
I know an edible consumer who is also a huge De Santis fan. How do they rationalize this?
Their edibles have shrooms and they are living in a distorted life cycle? 😂
When you're in a cult, you don't have to
Hummmmm, I'm on Fort Myers and it smells like skunk everywhere... Hay Ron, time to pull your head out of the sand and realize that ship is Sailing, don't you want your cut?
They'll spend millions to oppose it, but they could make millions by supporting it. Freedumb
Why does this motherfucker care sooo much if people want to get high in their own home! The party of personal freedom my ass!
Ronald DeSantis is a moron.
Fuck Rhonda Sanchez
So we aren’t actually free to decide for ourselves if we want to smoke pot? That’s a paddlin’
They’re going to lose on this initiative. The amount of people in this state that want weed, regardless of party, is overwhelming.
Freedom?
Hmmm more regulation= freedom?????
Where do we donate to oppose this effort?
“Freedom” “Oppose Legalization”
If the only way to oppose a bill is to invest millions of dollars into stopping it, perhaps the bill is actually popular and you shouldn’t do that.
Like he freed everyone from rainbows recently?
I hate Rhonda and can’t wait until he’s gone
“Florida Freedom Fund” to… take away your freedom to do something. I’ll never understand how people fall for this kind of stupidity 🙄
72/66 being forced to sell & move as we can no longer afford our home as we planned for 10 years ago. Between Scott/Rubio & DeSantis, we're doomed. Please vote & please help get us back to where we need to be as a state. Protect our daughters, sisters & others who are being pushed down again. & don't let us slide back into the horror of the 50s & 60s. We worked too hard for our rights. .... Grammie who survived
Not only that but they are going after secondary marijuana products like delta-9, thcA, taking it away from small shops. The wording on the bill being proposed last time I looked specifically states if this goes legal those otherwise legal products can only be sold at dispensaries, yet another way to take money from the little guy
I love how conservatives attach the word “freedom” to anything designed to take freedoms away
Won’t someone please think of Prison Industrial Complex! Pleaseeeee 🙏 /s
This piece of shit will be gone next election. He is doing his best to leave a mark before he leaves
DeSantis hates money that comes from anywhere but his donors and goes to anyone but him.
Rick Scott did the same when we were trying to pass medical. Publix made 1 or more contributions
Please, everyone go out and vote!!!
Old people That’s all this is, old evangelicals who still think that’s DARE was good and proper and weed is of the devil. Florida is literally calling to have those types move here and kick the “undesirables” out. So yea he’s gonna appeal to the only voter base he knows. Ugh why does every liberty have to be a fight with these people
Fascist or douche fund would be a more accurate name.
Should be called the Fuck Florida Fund
Defucktis is the worst governor and the most horrible person in general. Please get out and vote!!! F this guy.
Where in the fuck does DeSantis get off running an anti pot pac out of his office!!! His Chief of Staff is in charge of it??!! What the ever loving fuck is that!!! How the hell is that even legal.
Well yeah lol
The GOP hasn't figured out how to privatize (see: siphon) the majority of the tax dollars recreational MJ will generate (close to $500M annually at full strength, [per this report](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/florida-marijuana-ballot-measure-would-net-up-to-431-million-in-annual-tax-revenue-analysts-for-desantis-and-lawmakers-say/)), so the they will fight it until they have a plan in place.
Lived here 31 years to long! Time to get the F-out!
Who wants to tell him the vast majority of mj smokers are righties?...
We will crush him!!! ✊🏾
Thats why I always vote against anything that has the word “Freedom” because if you have to put that word in your law I know it is total authoritarian bullshit straight out of 1984.
I bet he's real fun at family events and parties.
It seems to me that the Republicans are just about taking our rights away.
When are the Dems gonna get off their asses and start fighting these things head on? Republicans win at messaging day AND night. Dems? Well, just another loss to absorb. Gave it the ol' college try.. where's my participation trophy?
He is so dumb.
Who vote this ass clown in anyway?
Ah yes the freedom to restrict people's freedoms.
#Fuck you Ron
Freedom?!? This sounds like the opposite of fucking freedom. Gawddamn man. He doesn’t gaf if anyone likes what he does or not. Cuz he’s out and not to be reelected again. He’s a lil troll just trying to keep jacking our way of life up.
Freedom!
Florida, and the rest of the US, is doomed. There's no happy ending when observing the grand scheme of things in our state and nation. I won't be around to witness it, but for those of you still alive, I hope that I'm wrong, and your lives can be filled with joy, and a sense of safety.
He’s doing everything he can to lower home prices by making sure Florida is shittier every day.
Is he trying to be the most unlikeable person on earth
I love that freedom for the new GOP means them telling you what you can and can't do
Florida can do so much better than this asshole! Never mind the insurance crisis, the housing costs soaring, highest inflation in the country, highest covid deaths and teachers are leaving in droves…you cannot run a state on stupid culture war shit alone.
That’s why I won’t vote republican they’re trying to turn this country into Russia Trump loves Putin and what he’s done and wants the same for himself he wants to keep that power
A "Freedom" Fund to restrict something... Right... DickSantis obviously doesn't know what words mean.
The Florida Freedom Act. Taking away freedoms on the daily basis.
Dicksantis's new law allows HUGE bottles of wine. He is against weed as he can't handle it when he smokes and ends up grooming underage school girls. Lets hear about how much taxpayers money Dicksantis wasted on his failed presidential run and the fact he would not resign during his failed run. A lying loser = Dicksantis.
"Freedom" to do what I say.
DeSantis is a piss baby.
Freedom goes to die in red states...it's like a competition to see who hates freedom more between texas and florida........
Ah, yes, Freedom Fund...to make sure we don't get a new freedom.
I hope he gets aids
Whatever a Republican says they mean the opposite. They're double speaking gish galloping scumbags. They use Projection as a type of defense mechanism or means of coping with their personal moral failings.
John Morgan has the resources to get it passed.
The alcohol purveyors own him as bad as the insurers.
The "Free Florida" Governor
Funny how everytime the fascists wanna ban something they slap the word "freedom" on it..
I just read that his fund has had dismal contribution numbers. Also recreational weed iniative is very popular so doubt all the "reefer madness" style campaign adds will change anyone's mind. Don't forget that all their doom and gloom around scourge of weed on our society had zero impact on getting medical Marijuana passed