Hurricane Response Reveals Ron DeSantis' Competence and Leadership and Trump’s Pettiness

[bilo]

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) has once again been faced with a natural disaster in his state, and once again, he is crushing it. He didn’t hesitate to leave the campaign trail to take care of business, demonstrating once again what competence and leadership look like. Not only is DeSantis effectively managing the disaster response, but he’s also refusing to let the media politicize the situation.

Of course, that’s not stopping Donald Trump from taking shots at him. Trump is keenly aware that Ron DeSantis is his most formidable challenger. Despite Trump’s substantial lead in the polls, DeSantis has been his favorite target — even more than Joe Biden. With DeSantis off the campaign trail, Trump isn’t pulling any punches, even making an unfounded claim that DeSantis was on the verge of dropping out to run for the U.S. Senate.

Trump, who upstaged the Biden administration in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this year by bringing supplies and water, hasn’t exactly been terribly concerned about the hurricane affecting his home state. In fact, when Hurricane Idalia was about to make landfall, Trump released a campaign video… bragging about his poll numbers.

https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/matt-margolis/2023/08/31/hurricane-response-reveals-ron-desantis-competence-and-leadership-and-trumps-pettiness-n1723443

[bilo]

Trump’s behavior here is hardly surprising. DeSantis quickly sprung into action for the residents of his state. His leadership during a crisis will most certainly resonate with Americans, especially as it contrasts with Joe Biden’s botched responses to the environmental disaster in East Palestine earlier this year and the recent Maui wildfires.

I like DeSantis  and would have voted for him if the Rats hadn't indicted Trump on so many phony charges. No matter who is running I will never allow the DC establishment and east coast elites decide who I can support for POTUS, or any other political office.

[Kamaji]

Trump’s behavior here is hardly surprising. DeSantis quickly sprung into action for the residents of his state. His leadership during a crisis will most certainly resonate with Americans, especially as it contrasts with Joe Biden’s botched responses to the environmental disaster in East Palestine earlier this year and the recent Maui wildfires.

I like DeSantis  and would have voted for him if the Rats hadn't indicted Trump on so many phony charges. No matter who is running I will never allow the DC establishment and east coast elites decide who I can support for POTUS, or any other political office.

In which case you have already allowed them to determine whom you will vote for.  They're playing you like a well-tuned violin.

[catfish1957]

When  Two Step Tumpy was in charge, and  was slapped with his biggest crisis.....   he hired Fauxci to handle it.    Comparisons between the Cheeto Toupe and RDS should end there on competence and leadership.

[Kamaji]

When  Two Step Tumpy was in charge, and  was slapped with his biggest crisis.....   he hired Fauxci to handle it.    Comparisons between the Cheeto Toupe and RDS should end there on competence and leadership.

[bilo]

In which case you have already allowed them to determine whom you will vote for.  They're playing you like a well-tuned violin.

No, not supporting Trump sets the precedent that through lawfare and corrupt abuse of power the leftists can determine who is acceptable to them. Like him or hate him Trump has to win to put an end to the banana republic tactics.

[Kamaji]

No, not supporting Trump sets the precedent that through lawfare and corrupt abuse of power the leftists can determine who is acceptable to them. Like him or hate him Trump has to win to put an end to the banana republic tactics.

No, letting them stampede you into supporting one, and only one, candidate, just because he's been charged with crimes, is letting them determine who you will vote for.  They have already made you give up on voting for every other candidate other than Trump - that's more effective than the GOP primaries have been so far.

And the fact of the matter is, they want Trump to be the GOP nominee, because they know they have the best chance of beating him.  They know they'll lose against DeSantis.  They also know that Trump's supporters are the most malleable and subject to external influence, which is a distinct benefit to them.

[Bigun]

When  Two Step Tumpy was in charge, and  was slapped with his biggest crisis.....   he hired Fauxci to handle it.    Comparisons between the Cheeto Toupe and RDS should end there on competence and leadership.

Trump hired neither Fauci nor Birx. Both were in place LONG before Trump came along. If Trump had tried to rid himself of either during the "pandemic" he would undoubtedly have been impeached and removed from office over it. Truth matters @catfish1957

[DCPatriot]

Trump hired neither Fauci nor Birx. Both were in place LONG before Trump came along. If Trump had tried to rid himself of either during the "pandemic he would undoubtedly been impeached and removed from office over it. Truth matters @catfish1957

 

[Kamaji]

Trump hired neither Fauci nor Birx. Both were in place LONG before Trump came along. If Trump had tried to rid himself of either during the "pandemic he would undoubtedly been impeached and removed from office over it. Truth matters @catfish1957

And yet, at the end of his term, when he had absolutely no other reason to do so, he gave Fauci an award.  That is the clearest indicator that he personally approved of everything Fauci did all along, including flat-out lying to the American public.

It's astounding that MAGA-turds can't seem to wrap their little heads around what Trump has actually done, what he actually favors based on his own actions.

[catfish1957]

Trump hired neither Fauci nor Birx. Both were in place LONG before Trump came along. If Trump had tried to rid himself of either during the "pandemic he would undoubtedly been impeached and removed from office over it. Truth matters @catfish1957

Didn't say anything about firing Fauxci or Birx.  The point is that he could have found another Epidemiologist with a more honest, and balanced approach.  Instead Tumpy accelerated and peprpetuated Fauxci's dirty deeds.  Yes, Truth matters, and trying to minimize Tumpy's mismanagment of the Pandemic is less than forthcoming.

Which leads back to the quandry itself.  This f'er claimed to only hire the best.  That statement was comically wrong.

[Bigun]

And yet, at the end of his term, when he had absolutely no other reason to do so, he gave Fauci an award.  That is the clearest indicator that he personally approved of everything Fauci did all along, including flat-out lying to the American public.

It's astounding that MAGA-turds can't seem to wrap their little heads around what Trump has actually done, what he actually favors based on his own actions.

You need not tell me what Fauci did because I already know. That does not change a word of what I said in what you quoted and you know it.

[Bigun]

Didn't say anything about firing Fauxci or Birx.  The point is that he could have found another Epidemiologist with a more honest, and balaced approach.  Instead Tumpy accelerated and peprpetuated Fauxci's dirty deeds.  Yes, Truth matters, and trying to minimize Tumpy's mismanagment of the Pandemic is less than forthcoming.

Which leads back to the quandry itself.  This f'er claimed to only hire the best.  That statement was comically wrong.

"...he hired Fauxci to handle it." Those are your words @catfish1957 and it is a flat out lie.

[Wingnut]

Fun Fact...There have been no reported storm deaths in FL as a result of hurricane Vidalia.

I heard two people died in separate single car accidents.  So looks like DeSantis controlled what he could control. 

[catfish1957]

"...he hired Fauxci to handle it." Those are your words @catfish1957 and it is a flat out lie.

You are the one spewing the big time iies..   Here is an article from 2020...

Jan. 29, 2020: White House coronavirus task force created
US cases: 5; US deaths: 0

Roughly one week after the first American is confirmed to have the coronavirus -- someone who had recently visited China and returned to Washington state, the White House starts its coronavirus response task force. Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is immediately appointed.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/tracking-trump-faucis-tense-relationship/story?id=71771514

[DB]

Trump hired neither Fauci nor Birx. Both were in place LONG before Trump came along. If Trump had tried to rid himself of either during the "pandemic" he would undoubtedly have been impeached and removed from office over it. Truth matters @catfish1957

Bullshit. Trump was the executive in charge. Unconstitutionally destroying the country through lockdowns, denying people access to their loved ones while dying in hospitals and denying access to drugs that shows promise to force emergency measures bypassing safety protocol WAS the leadership hill to die on. The consequences have been profound. And if it is as you say, then why does it matter who we elect if they are just going to acquiesce to the life long bureaucrats? You can't have it both ways. Either they lead and are responsible or not.

[catfish1957]

Bullshit. Trump was the executive in charge. Unconstitutionally destroying the country through lockdowns, denying people access to their loved ones while dying in hospitals and denying access to drugs that shows promise to force emergency measures bypassing safety protocol WAS the leadership hill to die on. The consequences have been profound. And if it is as you say, then why does it matter who we elect if they are just going to acquiesce to the life long bureaucrats? You can't have it both ways. Either they lead and responsible or they don't.

Don't try to expain anything to a delusional Trumpian.

[Kamaji]

You need not tell me what Fauci did because I already know. That does not change a word of what I said in what you quoted and you know it.

It changes most of what you said.  Trump never took any actions to remove Fauci, and never would have, precisely because he approved of everything Fauci did.  If he did not, he would not have given Fauci an award at the end of his - Trump's - term because he had no reason other than personal approval of Fauci.

Face facts:  Trump approved of what Fauci did and said, during the entirety of Trump's term in office.

[Bigun]

You are the one spewing the big time iies..   Here is an article from 2020...

Jan. 29, 2020: White House coronavirus task force created
US cases: 5; US deaths: 0

Roughly one week after the first American is confirmed to have the coronavirus -- someone who had recently visited China and returned to Washington state, the White House starts its coronavirus response task force. Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is immediately appointed.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/tracking-trump-faucis-tense-relationship/story?id=71771514

Fauci and Birx were in place before Trump and the "pandemic" just as I said. You can crawfish all you like but facts are facts!

[DB]

Fauci and Birx were in place before Trump and the "pandemic" just as I said. You can crawfish all you like but facts are facts!

So what.

[catfish1957]

Fauci and Birx were in place before Trump and the "pandemic" just as I said. You can crawfish all you like but facts are facts!

Huh?  Crawfish?  I gave you f'ing proof. Can you read?  He was appointed the HEAD of the Coronvirus Response Task Force.  What other proof do you need?

[bilo]

Fun Fact...There have been no reported storm deaths in FL as a result of hurricane Vidalia.

I heard two people died in separate single car accidents.  So looks like DeSantis controlled what he could control.

Good points.

I will support Trump now because I am opposed to the corruption of the DC swamp, but that doesn't mean I won't support DeSantis in the future. I think he has been a great Gov. and would be a great POTUS.

[Bigun]

It changes most of what you said.  Trump never took any actions to remove Fauci, and never would have, precisely because he approved of everything Fauci did.  If he did not, he would not have given Fauci an award at the end of his - Trump's - term because he had no reason other than personal approval of Fauci.

Face facts:  Trump approved of what Fauci did and said, during the entirety of Trump's term in office.

BS! Trump had no choice in the matter because he knew that trying to get rid of Fauci or Birx was a well laid trap that he wasn't about to fall into.

[Kamaji]

Good points.

I will support Trump now because I am opposed to the corruption of the DC swamp, but that doesn't mean I won't support DeSantis in the future. I think he has been a great Gov. and would be a great POTUS.

Then you have allowed the democrats to select your choice for you, and furthermore, you've allowed them to select for you the weakest candidate.  Congratulations.

[Bigun]

Huh?  Crawfish?  I gave you f'ing proof. Can you read?  He was appointed the HEAD of the Coronvirus Response Task Force.  What other proof do you need?

And had he done ANYTHING else he would have been impeached and removed from office. There was NO WAY he could have gotten away with appointing any other than those he did. And he did not "HIRE" any of them!