This week, Florida and Biden escalated their battle after they cut off monoclonal anti-bodies. The White House ostensibly cited the supposed ineffectiveness against Omicron (something they’ve provided no clinical data to prove), though, they failed to explain how any of this helps those who are still getting the Delta variant.
Of course, you’d be forgiven for believing the real reason for the move is to once again spite Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has remained consistent in using data to form Florida’s COVID-19 response. The administration doesn’t like that because they see a shotgun approach of flip-flopping, fear, and draconian measures as more effective, even though it’s clearly not been.
DeSantis then created an ad that targeted Dr. Anthony Fauci. The ad slams DeSantis’ government bureaucrat for his inconsistencies, lack of concern for individual freedom and other issues that were once a foundation of America.
Florida Gov. This is an ad. Ron DeSantis is a maniac taking on Dr Fauci.
“Fauci can pound sand.” 😂😂pic.twitter.com/yPoWpaZ3yC
— Scott Morefield (@SKMorefield) January 26, 2022
The ad is blistering and effective because it uses Fauci’s own words to illustrate how all over the map he’s been in regards to the pandemic. And no, the excuse of “the science has changed” applies to essentially none of his about faces. Fauci is an egotist who tries to be liked by his boss at the White House.
In the video, you see Fauci first saying masks don’t work before saying they do work. Also, you can see Fauci saying that the vaccine recipients don’t have to wear masks after stating they do. Fauci is then hit on opening schools, where he’s taken both sides of that issue despite the data remaining consistent for the entire pandemic that it’s safe for students to return. The contrasting footage of Fauci speaking out about how people don’t change their lives, and being asked to make drastic changes are also shown. The ad ends with the text “Dr. Fauci, he flips, he flops, but he can’t stop freedom in Florida” on the screen before zooming out to a pair of flip-flops on a beach with the phrase “Fauci can pound sand” written out.
I know there are going to be some on the right who recoil, still having no idea what decade they are currently living in, but I think DeSantis’ ad is great. Why? Because 1) it’s true, 2) it spreads a message of freedom, which I’m assured by the Republican establishment is important, and 3) it puts all that together in a way that resonates culturally.
Fauci, essentially, is a politician who has repeatedly proven himself to be so. He deserves no political quarter. It is important to vigorously oppose government apparatchiks who use their power in an attempt to restrict freedom. Rand Paul, DeSantis and other GOP politicians understand this. This isn’t the time to keep the gloves on.
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