Members phkrause Posted February 28, 2023 Members Share Posted February 28, 2023 DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. https://apnews.com/article/ron-desantis-politics-florida-state-government-36ec16b56ac6e72b9efcce26defdd0d8? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 28, 2023 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2023 New College conservative board votes to abolish DEI office SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Trustees picked by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee New College of Florida voted Tuesday to abolish its small office that handles diversity, equity and inclusion programs targeted by conservatives throughout the state university system. https://apnews.com/article/new-college-conservatives-dei-desantis-1a874270b0ff60951cdd8d3d35a10ec0 Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 28, 2023 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2023 Latino Republicans push back on party’s immigration agenda MIAMI (AP) — More than half of the residents in the slice of Miami that includes Little Havana were born abroad. And when Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar ran for reelection last year, she won by 15 percentage points. https://apnews.com/article/ron-desantis-politics-mexico-us-republican-party-united-states-government-31c051332ce4833355b5a72f3c077d55 Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 1, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2023 DeSantis ends Disney’s control of special district; names political supporters to new board What qualities did you need to win appointment by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the new board that will replace The Walt Disney Co. as overseers of the thousands of Central Florida acres housing the company’s theme parks, and which will answer directly to him? https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/02/27/desantis-ends-disneys-control-of-special-district-names-political-supporters-to-new-board/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 1, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2023 Disney Loses Control of Special District to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis The governor on Monday named five new members to the district's governing body: "There's a new sheriff in town." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-special-district-to-florida-gov-ron-desantis-1235335782/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 1, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2023 DeSantis’ trajectory of takeovers: Gov replaces FL board members with ‘extremist idealogues’ In mid-February, a Republican lawmaker made a quick change to a piece of legislation: Allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to take control of Florida’s high school athletics association, an organization that had been independent for a century. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/03/01/desantis-trajectory-of-takeovers-gov-replaces-state-board-members-with-extremist-idealogues/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 2, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2023 Florida Man rants about media crafting a 'narrative' about a 'book ban hoax' Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is building his campaign in curious ways. He loves parental rights and parental consent when it comes to controlling LGBTQ+ people (and especially youth) but not when it comes to, say, wearing masks to protect against COVID-19. From the outside looking in, it seems safe to say he’s well aware of how popular and effective anti-LGBTQ+ platforms are within his party; we’ve seen enough copycat hate bills popping up around the country to recognize a pattern. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/2/23/2154606/-Governor-who-signed-infamous-Don-t-Say-Gay-bill-into-law-dismisses-media-about-book-bans-as-a-hoax Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 6, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2023 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE DeSantis demands, lawmakers comply Republicans poised to give governor everything he wants John Kennedy Capital Bureau | USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – Policy moves that may appeal to conservative voters across the country but will strike directly at Floridians are what Gov. Ron De-Santis is demanding from the Republican- controlled Legislature during the 2023 session. But here's a spoiler alert. GOP lawmakers are poised to give DeSantis everything he wants in advance of his soon-to-be-announced run for his party's presidential nomination. Lawmakers begin the two-month session Tuesday. “Now we have supermajorities in the Legislature,” DeSantis said, pointing out the political lock Republicans have in Florida following last fall's elections. “We have, I think, a strong mandate to implement the policies we ran on. “And these are policies I've been for ever since before I became governor four years ago,” he added. Still, it's clear that the combative, culture warrior in DeSantis has flourished as he gained stature as governor and the Republican Party nationally began mirroring the Make America Great Again imprint of former President Donald Trump. Once a Trump protégé, DeSantis now a rival DeSantis, once a Trump protégé, is now his leading rival for the White House bid, polls show. But the governor for the next two months has a platform in Tallahassee to advance laws that will stoke the attention of GOP primary voters even as they're destined to face constitutional challenges in court, joining a host of his past initiatives. Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, says she fears DeSantis' Republican allies in the Legislature will provide no check on the ambitious governor. “I don't know if they're afraid of De-Santis, because he's so popular, or if they really agree with him,” she said. “I don't think they always do, but they feel forced to go along. “He's a dictator in this process,” she added. “There's not the usual give-andtake with the Legislature.” Polsky's view that rank-and-file Republicans are cowed by DeSantis is all wrong, said Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay. “The hidden secret of Florida is not that the governor is great – the best governor in America. But it's that you don't have one person coming up with See DESANTIS, Page 4A “I don't know if they're afraid of DeSantis, because he's so popular, or if they really agree with him. I don't think they always do, but they feel forced to go along. He's a dictator in this process. There's not the usual give-and-take with the Legislature.” Sen. Tina Polsky D-Boca Raton Continued from Page 1A amazing conservative ideas,” Fine said. “You've got more than 100. You've got 85 Republican House members and 28 Republican senators. “We're a team,” Fine added. “We're all doing it.” GOP 'small government' approach is gone Abandoning the small government approach once part of the Republican Party's DNA, DeSantis is using his office and power to change policy across almost every sector of Florida. In weeks leading up to the session, DeSantis already has called for lawmakers to impose strict new limits on academic freedom and hiring at Florida colleges and universities, including banning diversity and equity efforts, prohibit socially conscious investments by governments and layer state government regulations onto mostly self-regulated social media platforms. He is demanding stricter Florida sanctions on illegal immigration and looks to break new ground in his attack on what he derides as “corporate media,” demanding legislation with the goal of getting the U.S. Supreme Court to rewrite defamation laws in place across the U.S. for almost 60 years. Similarly, GOP lawmakers seem to sense DeSantis direction, embracing his push to limit lawsuits against businesses − which critics warn will harm Florida consumers − and another that will allow almost every Floridian to purchase and pack a gun. They've also endorsed his attentiongrabbing $2 billion in proposed tax breaks – topping last year's record $1.2 billion. Leaders insist they have ideas of their own Lawmakers are touting some priorities of their own. Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, has outlined a sweeping effort to put millions of dollars and new policy steps aimed at encouraging the construction of more affordable housing. House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, is a driver behind a push to vastly expand the availability of all parents to use state taxpayer dollars to send their children to private schools – the biggest voucher expansion in years. And Fine, the Palm Bay Republican, creates some distance from the notion that DeSantis this session is playing to Republican primary voters in states like Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina, which the governor plans to visit in coming weeks. DeSantis' presidential announcement will come after the Legislature's scheduled finish in May, allies assure. “Will it help him there? Probably. But the goal is to help the people of Florida,” Fine said. One party rules DeSantis won re-election by 19% last November, and Florida Democrats, already outnumbered in the Legislature, lost more seats. They're facing Republican supermajorities in both the House and Senate for the first time in modern history. The imbalance means Republicans can strictly limit debate, rule amendments out of order and further curtail the influence of Democratic critics in most procedural matters. The once-a-decade redrawing of congressional, House and Senate boundaries last year helped Republicans gain their dominance. And Florida's politics and population have shifted – especially since the COVID-19 pandemic – to where DeSantis' top-down, pugilistic rule apparently is resonating with many Floridians. A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll last month showed DeSantis with a 55% approval rating among state voters. President Joe Biden, who DeSantis is angling to square off against next year, drew 56% disapproval in the same survey. DeSantis, though, has made plenty of enemies. Black Floridians have been a frequent focus, losing ground in redistricting and voter laws championed by the governor. Last month, Al Sharpton, the civil rights activist, led a march on Florida's Capitol spurred by the state's rejection of an Advanced Placement course on African-American studies. Sharpton said DeSantis had turned February into “Erase Black History Month.” DeSantis drives the train “There's no mistake that Gov. De-Santis is driving the train this year, like he did last year, too,” said Rep. Kelly Skidmore, D-Boca Raton. “The level and intensity of red meat policies, it can't be a coincidence that they're all happening now,” she added. “Whether it's more private school vouchers, no gender-affirming care, no socially conscious investing, permitless carry and anti-woke. They have one thing in common – they appeal to people outside of Florida. The governor's national campaign is a lot of what it's all about.” But DeSantis' standing also is aided by what supporters view as his competency in leading the third largest state, through hurricanes, pandemic shutdowns and the daily demands of governing. Florida's economy is robust; its myriad environmental challenges have gained dollars during DeSantis' tenure; and teachers have drawn pay increases, although Florida still has a massive shortage of instructors, which some attribute, in part, to the governor's muscling of school districts over masks and LGBTQ policies. Republican lawmakers are aware of the attention DeSantis has drawn. And they're ready to help him gain more. “Gov. DeSantis is having a moment, and these kinds of political moments don't come around often. It's a kind of once-in-a-lifetime thing,” said Rep. Spencer Roach, R-North Fort Myers. He added: “You know, everywhere I go around the country, people ask about the governor and what's happening in Florida. So Florida, itself, is having a moment right now. It's become sort of the center of the political universe.” John Kennedy is a reporter in the USA TODAY Network's Florida Capital Bureau. He can be reached at jkennedy2@ gannett.com, or on Twitter at @JKennedyReport “Gov. DeSantis is having a moment, and these kinds of political moments don't come around often. It's a kind of once-in-a-lifetime thing.” Rep. Spencer Roach R-North Fort Myers Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie1962 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Wasnt it Obama that said elections have consequences? The below could have easily been written by a republican in reference to Biden. Seems like they don't like the same Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, says she fears DeSantis' Republican allies in the Legislature will provide no check on the ambitious governor. “I don't know if they're afraid of De-Santis, because he's so popular, or if they really agree with him,” she said. “I don't think they always do, but they feel forced to go along. “He's a dictator in this process,” she added. “There's not the usual give-andtake with the Legislature.” A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll last month showed DeSantis with a 55% approval rating among state voters. President Joe Biden, who DeSantis is angling to square off against next year, drew 56% disapproval in the same survey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 7, 2023 Former FL GOP chair Cardenas: Proposal to stop in-state tuition for FL dreamers is ‘mean spirited’ Al Cardenas says the measure by Gov. Ron DeSantis ‘makes no sense’ https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/03/04/former-fl-gop-chair-cardenas-proposal-to-stop-in-state-tuition-for-fl-dreamers-is-mean-spirited/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 8, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2023 Florida Legislature: Five issues to watch John Kennedy Capital Bureau USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – Florida lawmakers will mostly play follow-the-leader this spring, with Gov. Ron DeSantis setting out a wish list the Republican- controlled Legislature appears eager to meet. In other years, there has sometimes friction between GOP legislators and a governor from their own party. But DeSantis tolerates little disagreement, and he's unlikely to get much from Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate when lawmakers convene Tuesday for the 60-day regular session. Here's some of what lawmakers will focus on: Pack your pistol − permitless carry is here Lawmakers are poised to let Floridians carry guns, without the need for a concealed weapons permit. In a strange crossfire, though, the progun bill is drawing heat from both sides of the battle over access to firearms. So-called “constitutional” carry advocates are angry because they want people allowed to openly display weapons, a step not allowed in the legislation. Supporters of more gun limits call it crazy to give more untrained Floridians the opportunity to wield guns. But the delicately crafted “permitless” compromise has the support of the Florida Sheriffs Association and other law enforcement groups, who balk at open carry. A question hovering: Will DeSantis sign a bill that doesn't satisfy Second Amendment ideologues? School vouchers for all Florida's been letting students use taxpayer money to attend private schools for years – since former Gov. Jeb Bush launched the nation's first statewide voucher program for lowincome students in 1999. But this year, the House and Senate are poised to kick the door open completely. Effectively they are looking to free students from having to meet any financial eligibility standards to have their private school tuition paid. Families could choose to send their voucher-backed students to private schools, or still rely on public classrooms. But opponents, including the state's biggest teachers' See ISSUES, Page 6A Continued from Page 1A union, the Florida Education Association, warn the shift will steer billions of dollars from public schools, while also potentially resegregating many neighborhood schools. Lawyers and lawsuits under fire The landscape was seeded in December, when, during a special session on property insurance, lawmakers imposed new restrictions on Floridians looking to sue their insurers over payment disputes. Now, GOP majorities in the House and Senate are ready to approve changes that would further shield insurance companies, businesses and health care providers. Statistics show Florida is a national leader in many lawsuit categories. But rather than identify and address failings that spark such courtroom battles, lawmakers are siding with businesses targeted in these complaints, with new restrictions on attorneys' fees, liability when defendants are partially at fault, and “bad faith,” when insurance companies don't properly settle claims. Tax break bonanza DeSantis last year signed a $1.2 billion package of tax breaks, which he cited as the biggest single giveback in Florida history. But with his presidential campaign about to start, the governor is ratcheting up the tax breaks. Clearly trying to enhance the image of Florida's robust economy, DeSantis has landed on $2 billion in proposed tax breaks as this year's eye-catching total. The governor has cited inflation as a need for a bigger break, dubbing it “Bidenflation” as he namechecks the president he thinks he'll be facing off against next year. Florida is awash in revenue, helped, in part, by COVID- 19 federal era aid that flowed to Florida from a then-Democratic controlled Congress and President Joe Biden. Florida's go-go economy has made state budgetcrafting simple. No surprise, DeSantis is backed by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, and House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, on the big tax break idea. Included would be sales tax exemptions on children's books and toys, permanent exemptions on baby and toddler needs, kids' sports equipment, household items and four weeks of back-to-school holidays. Free Florida? More DeSantis clampdowns coming Like former President Donald Trump, his one-time mentor turned presidential rival, DeSantis has built his political brand around grievances. And this spring, DeSantis is demanding that lawmakers tackle some fresh targets. The governor has outlined plans to bar local governments from using socially conscious strategies when investing, while also getting a state law enacted that would bar the Florida Retirement System from using environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) as a factor in directing its dollars. DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion programs, also are set for elimination at colleges and universities, under another plan the governor is advancing. DeSantis also wants to make it easier to sue media organizations and individuals for defamation, although that legislation is aimed primarily at pushing the potentially landmark change before the U.S. Supreme Court. The session is almost certain also to include more culture war clashes, with measures aimed at social media companies, transgender students and parental rights legislation – attacked last year as “Don't Say Gay” – which could be extended through all elementary school grades this year. John Kennedy is a reporter in the USA TODAY Network's Florida Capital Bureau. He can be reached at jkennedy2@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @JKennedyReport. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 9, 2023 Gov. Ron DeSantis turns Florida into GOP education laboratory with focus on race, LGBTQ issues SARASOTA, Fla. — It started with the mask wars and continued through debates about race and gender identity and a hard-fought School Board election that saw conservatives victorious with the help of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. https://www.news-journalonline.com/in-depth/news/politics/2022/10/28/desantis-turns-florida-into-gop-education-laboratory-focus-race-lgbtq-distances-trump/10550564002/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 12, 2023 The many reinventions of Ron DeSantis The Florida governor’s career is full of opportunistic shifts toward whichever cause will benefit him most. https://www.vox.com/politics/23622719/ron-desantis-2024-presidential-opportunism? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie1962 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 CNN, will the real Biden stand up please Those words – which Biden insisted in subsequent years were unplanned – marked a stunning personal evolution for the longtime creature of Washington, who as senator had voted to block federal recognition of same-sex marriages and previously insisted that marriage should only take place between a man and a woman. I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women, and heterosexual men and women marrying another are entitled to the same exact rights, all the civil rights, all the civil liberties,” Biden said when asked whether he was comfortable with same-sex marriage. The Real Biden? 76-year-old presidential candidate touted his ability to compromise with segregationists during his long Senate career. Biden said he disagreed strongly with these Southerners’ views but needed to work with them to get things done. Biden’s comments set off a firestorm among his political rivals and some political analysts, who described his language as offensive and anachronistic. But political experts and education policy researchers say Biden, a supporter of civil rights in other arenas, did not simply compromise with segregationists — he also led the charge on an issue that kept black students away from the classrooms of white students. His legislative work against school integration advanced a more palatable version of the “separate but equal” doctrine and undermined the nation’s short-lived effort at educational equality, legislative and education history experts say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie1962 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 There is a lot more but hopefully you get the idea 1973: Biden said Roe v. Wade had gone "too far. 1974: He said that a woman seeking an abortion should not have the "sole right to say what should happen to her body." 1976: He votes for the "Hyde Amendment," which bans federal funding of abortions. 1981: He introduces the "Biden Amendment," which prohibits foreign-aid funding of biomedical research involving abortion. 1982: He votes for a constitutional amendment allowing states to overturn Roe v. Wade. 1983: He votes against a constitutional amendment allowing states to overturn Roe v. Wade. 1984: He votes for the Mexico City Policy which bans federal funding for abortion referrals or counseling. 1987: He becomes chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and leads the fight against Supreme Court nominee Judge Robert Bork, whom he said was opposed to Roe v. Wade. 1994: He says, "those of us who are opposed to abortion should not be compelled to pay for them." 1995-2003: He votes six times to ban partial-birth abortion. 2007: He criticizes the Supreme Court decision upholding the ban on partial-birth abortion, calling it "paternalistic." He also says he "strongly" supports Roe v. Wad 2012: He says the government does not have "a right to tell other people that women, they can't control their body." 2019: He says he is opposed to the "Hyde Amendment," which bans the federal funding of abortion. 2020: He says he supports abortion "under any circumstance." There is no one in public life who has undergone such a dramatic transformation. He did not change because of the Catholic Church: it did not change its position on abortion. He did not change because of science: it did not change its position on when life begins. It was Biden who changed, and he did so for totally political reasons. × Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
There is a lot more but hopefully you get the idea 1973: Biden said Roe v. Wade had gone "too far. 1974: He said that a woman seeking an abortion should not have the "sole right to say what should happen to her body." 1976: He votes for the "Hyde Amendment," which bans federal funding of abortions. 1981: He introduces the "Biden Amendment," which prohibits foreign-aid funding of biomedical research involving abortion. 1982: He votes for a constitutional amendment allowing states to overturn Roe v. Wade. 1983: He votes against a constitutional amendment allowing states to overturn Roe v. Wade. 1984: He votes for the Mexico City Policy which bans federal funding for abortion referrals or counseling. 1987: He becomes chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and leads the fight against Supreme Court nominee Judge Robert Bork, whom he said was opposed to Roe v. Wade. 1994: He says, "those of us who are opposed to abortion should not be compelled to pay for them." 1995-2003: He votes six times to ban partial-birth abortion. 2007: He criticizes the Supreme Court decision upholding the ban on partial-birth abortion, calling it "paternalistic." He also says he "strongly" supports Roe v. Wad 2012: He says the government does not have "a right to tell other people that women, they can't control their body." 2019: He says he is opposed to the "Hyde Amendment," which bans the federal funding of abortion. 2020: He says he supports abortion "under any circumstance." There is no one in public life who has undergone such a dramatic transformation. He did not change because of the Catholic Church: it did not change its position on abortion. He did not change because of science: it did not change its position on when life begins. It was Biden who changed, and he did so for totally political reasons.
Members phkrause Posted March 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 13, 2023 A Glimpse of DeSantis in Iowa: Awkward, but Still Winning the Crowd Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida visited Iowa on Friday, providing a window into his still-untested skills as a retail politician. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/us/politics/desantis-iowa.html? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 17, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 17, 2023 Ron DeSantis hit with an ethics complaint from Trump super PAC The primary pro-Trump super PAC is filing a complaint with the Florida Ethics Commission over what it says is the governor's "shadow presidential campaign." https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ron-desantis-hit-ethics-complaint-trump-super-pac-rcna74977? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 17, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 17, 2023 Could this be the year that FL Republicans pass legislation wounding public sector unions? For more than a decade, Florida Republicans have targeted public employee unions with proposed changes that would make them weaker in what is already a “right-to-work” state. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/03/17/could-this-be-the-year-that-fl-republicans-pass-legislation-wounding-public-sector-unions/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 17, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 17, 2023 Appellate ruling means professors are free to teach about race, sexism, as they see fit College professors can continue to teach hard lessons about race and sexism notwithstanding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” act, his attempt to dictate how educators handle these topics. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/03/16/appellate-ruling-means-professors-are-free-to-teach-about-race-sexism-as-they-see-fit/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 20, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2023 DeSantis threw Trump under the bus. MAGA world is already raging When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was given the chance to defend Donald Trump Monday against an impending indictment, the choice he made was as subtle as a hammer to the head. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/3/20/2159277/-DeSantis-threw-Trump-under-the-bus-MAGA-world-is-already-raging? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 23, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2023 DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. https://apnews.com/article/dont-say-gay-desantis-florida-gender-d3a9c91f4b5383a5bf6df6f7d8ff65b6? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 24, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2023 Warning: Proposed anti-libel legislation would open Florida to ‘libel tourism’ Florida is famous for its tourism industry, hosting visitors from abroad and within the United States. Even state residents travel to view the states’s many attractions. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/03/22/warning-proposed-anti-libel-legislation-would-open-florida-to-libel-tourism/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 24, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2023 FL education chair goes on diatribe over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law; board looks to add more constraints As part of his last meeting sitting on the Florida Board of Education, Chair Tom Grady provided a depiction about a highly contentious law approved by the Legislature in 2022, HB 1557, which was officially titled “Parental Rights in Education,” but derided by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/03/22/fl-education-chair-goes-on-diatribe-over-dont-say-gay-law-board-looks-to-add-more-constraints/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 25, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 25, 2023 A Florida bill attacking ‘critical theory’ in higher education has the state’s Jewish academics worried (JTA) — The University of Florida has more Jewish students than any other public college in the United States — and last week, one of them reached out to a professor, fearing that it would no longer be possible to study Jewish topics there. https://www.jta.org/2023/03/22/united-states/a-florida-bill-attacking-critical-theory-in-higher-education-has-the-states-jewish-academics-worried? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 26, 2023 Author Members Share Posted March 26, 2023 DeSantis, insurers win tort-reform vote in FL Senate but injured parties lose clout Insurance companies will have an easier time deflecting lawsuits by policyholders claiming denial or low-balling of benefits under legislation that cleared the Florida Senate Thursday. Ordinary Floridians, meanwhile, will face higher risks, less safety, and fewer options to hold wrongdoers accountable, critics warned. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/03/23/desantis-insurers-win-tort-reform-vote-in-fl-senate-but-injured-parties-lose-clout/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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