@catsalad

You know just a little too much about the sunshine state to convince me that you aren't holed up in a cul-de-sac between the villages and ocala.

#florida #desantis

On the 27th of August, Florida's racist, fascist, homophobic governor Ron DeSantis staged a short-notice press conference inside a government building in Orlando. Protesters outside were furious with his 207(g) programs, his concentration camp building, and his witch-hunt against the LGBTQ community. The recent uproar over rainbow sidewalks at Pulse and elsewhere has cast the governor's Christian Nationalist hate for the GLBTQ community into stark relief.

Some of the protesters blew horns to ensure the protest could not be hidden fronm reporters inside. Cops responded with threats of arrest, at which point protesters began chanting louder than the horns. DeSantis knew better than to attempt an outdoor protest in Orlando, a city that despises him and everything he stands for! In the end, he had to come out sometime. Protesters staked out all possible exits. When he pulled out in his black SUV, protesters managed to approach, one yelling "Ron DeSantis you fascist piece of shit!"

On the 27th of August, Florida's racist, fascist, homophobic governor Ron DeSantis staged a short-notice press conference inside a government building in Orlando. Protesters outside were furious with his 207(g) programs, his concentration camp building, and his witch-hunt against the LGBTQ community. The recent uproar over rainbow sidewalks at Pulse and elsewhere has cast the governor's Christian Nationalist hate for the GLBTQ community into stark relief.

Some of the protesters blew horns to ensure the protest could not be hidden fronm reporters inside. Cops responded with threats of arrest, at which point protesters began chanting louder than the horns. DeSantis knew better than to attempt an outdoor protest in Orlando, a city that despises him and everything he stands for! In the end, he had to come out sometime. Protesters staked out all possible exits. When he pulled out in his black SUV, protesters managed to approach, one yelling "Ron DeSantis you fascist piece of shit!"

On the 23ed of August, protesters arrived at the former Baker Correctional Institution. This former prison was closed for human rights violations, now DeSantis wants to reopen it as a concentration camp for ICE.

The protest was small but took place as drenching rain faded to sprinking rain, at a site roughly 2/3'eds of the way from Jacksonville, FL to lke City, FL on US 90. As the protest ended there was an ugly incident of unknown intent. As protesters were loading up their cars, a truck presumably associated with the prison project drove into the driveway to the field the cars were in and blocked it. The truck was between the two police cruisers on either side of the driveway and conversation between them could be heard. As soon as someone got a camera up aimed at this, they wrapped up their conversation and in minutes the truck was gone and the exit route was open. Unknown if that was random chance with that truck having business there anyway, a deliberate "fake kettle" psy-op, or something else.

On the 23ed of August, protesters arrived at the former Baker Correctional Institution. This former prison was closed for human rights violations, now DeSantis wants to reopen it as a concentration camp for ICE.

The protest was small but took place as drenching rain faded to sprinking rain, at a site roughly 2/3'eds of the way from Jacksonville, FL to lke City, FL on US 90. As the protest ended there was an ugly incident of unknown intent. As protesters were loading up their cars, a truck presumably associated with the prison project drove into the driveway to the field the cars were in and blocked it. The truck was between the two police cruisers on either side of the driveway and conversation between them could be heard. As soon as someone got a camera up aimed at this, they wrapped up their conversation and in minutes the truck was gone and the exit route was open. Unknown if that was random chance with that truck having business there anyway, a deliberate "fake kettle" psy-op, or something else.

On the 22nd of August, LGBTQ activists chalked back the colors erased by DeSantis from the Pulse rainbow crosswalk for the second day in a row. This time however, the chalk was a warmup-and effective concealment for what came next.

Next came paint over and soaking into the chalk, in colors matching the chalk. In a few minutes, activists chanting "our history will not be erased" succeeded in restoring the rainbow crosswalk for real. Two local cop cars and one FL Highway Patrol car drove by without stopping. It is unknown if they were deterred by their short numbers vs the crowd,didn't realize the chalk had now turned to paint, or their masters knewthe political consequences of attacking LGBTQ activists at Pulse would be exceptionally unpleasant. As of the night after there are no known arrests from this direct action.

It was at Pulse that a homegrown terrorist representing DAESH/ISIS killed 49 members of our community and wounded 53 more. This was the worst mass shooting in US history at that time. DAESH differs only in branding from what DeSantis and his minions as well as much of Trump's administration are pushing. Much of their programs are the same. Daesh attacked Pulse, now DeSantis is attacking the memorial to those we lost.

The night after the crosswalk was repainted, the State of Florida reportedly sent yet another road crew to again paint over the community's work.

On the 22nd of August, LGBTQ activists chalked back the colors erased by DeSantis from the Pulse rainbow crosswalk for the second day in a row. This time however, the chalk was a warmup-and effective concealment for what came next.

Next came paint over and soaking into the chalk, in colors matching the chalk. In a few minutes, activists chanting "our history will not be erased" succeeded in restoring the rainbow crosswalk for real. Two local cop cars and one FL Highway Patrol car drove by without stopping. It is unknown if they were deterred by their short numbers vs the crowd,didn't realize the chalk had now turned to paint, or their masters knewthe political consequences of attacking LGBTQ activists at Pulse would be exceptionally unpleasant. As of the night after there are no known arrests from this direct action.

It was at Pulse that a homegrown terrorist representing DAESH/ISIS killed 49 members of our community and wounded 53 more. This was the worst mass shooting in US history at that time. DAESH differs only in branding from what DeSantis and his minions as well as much of Trump's administration are pushing. Much of their programs are the same. Daesh attacked Pulse, now DeSantis is attacking the memorial to those we lost.

The night after the crosswalk was repainted, the State of Florida reportedly sent yet another road crew to again paint over the community's work.

On the 21st of August, a substantial crowd gathered at the Pulse Memorial. Sometime the previous night, Christo-Fascist governor DeSantis's minions had painted over the rainbow crosswalk.

Part of the protest was chalking over the paint and restoring the rainbow pattern of the crosswalk in defiance of the Governor's bigoted demands. For now it was done in chalk.

Orlando CAN legally defy this demand that rainbow crosswalks be removed. Doing so requires boycotting the state's highway funds, nothing more. Better to tax Disney and major businesses to pay for road upkeep or alternately defer road maintainance until this war is over instead of kneeling to Fascists in the name of hate.

cbsnews(dot)com/news/pulse-nightclub-rainbow-crosswalk-orlando-painted-over/

On the 21st of August, a substantial crowd gathered at the Pulse Memorial. Sometime the previous night, Christo-Fascist governor DeSantis's minions had painted over the rainbow crosswalk.

Part of the protest was chalking over the paint and restoring the rainbow pattern of the crosswalk in defiance of the Governor's bigoted demands. For now it was done in chalk.

Orlando CAN legally defy this demand that rainbow crosswalks be removed. Doing so requires boycotting the state's highway funds, nothing more. Better to tax Disney and major businesses to pay for road upkeep or alternately defer road maintainance until this war is over instead of kneeling to Fascists in the name of hate.

cbsnews(dot)com/news/pulse-nightclub-rainbow-crosswalk-orlando-painted-over/

Video of disruption from inside Orlando GOP "Freedom Forum" featuring Ron DeSantis and his henchmen. Very nasty and direct threat from Fl's AG to put a protester in Alligator Auschwitz (not just Alcatraz). THIS is the Fascism we are fighting folks!

Video of disruption from inside Orlando GOP "Freedom Forum" featuring Ron DeSantis and his henchmen. Very nasty and direct threat from Fl's AG to put a protester in Alligator Auschwitz (not just Alcatraz). THIS is the Fascism we are fighting folks!