The Attempted Hits on DeSantis Keep Coming, As Do the Misses

Considering all the other news outlets keep getting things considerably wrong while going after Ron DeSantis, it is no surprise whatsoever that the gals on "The View" would follow suit. This time, it was converted conservative Alyssa Farah Griffin making an attempt during her trial run on the gab-fest. Her claim: That DeSantis was forcing campaign donors into monthly payment schemes as a form of scamming extra money out of their bank accounts. 

Faux GOPer Alyssa Farah Griffin accuses FL Gov. Ron DeSantis of scamming his supporters of donations. "It is so unfair. It is a gift. It is terrible," she says.
"Who are these people giving money to these people?" Sunny Hostin exclaims, suggesting "people are losing their homes." pic.twitter.com/9hHv0gfPsc

— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) July 15, 2022

This is what happens when you resort to bold but unsubstantiated claims on social media instead of actually doing research. As the governor pointed out, on his site, it explicitly states that it is an option available, twice in fact, and then a donor has to actively opt in themselves. 

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When she was called out for the prevarication, Griffin responded by supplying a link to a New York Times article – one that never even mentions DeSantis. 

Just puttin’ this right here. https://t.co/zKTig6UxcT

— Alyssa Farah Griffin ???? ???? (@Alyssafarah) July 16, 2022

Low Octane Gas Lighting – MSNBC

• That sound you heard was Maddow's audience mewling in unison.

Last night, on her once-a-week broadcast, Rachel Maddow dropped a truth bomb on her dedicated following. Merrick Garland released a memo that indicated he would not be openly pursuing candidates with any serious investigations due to election sensitivities. Adam Schiff and many on the left were despondent over the announced document release, which is actually a status quo position for the DOJ. Garland is essentially just repeating the position of the Department based on Bill Barr's own memo from years back. 

If you were wondering what all the distemper on the left is all about today— https://t.co/GltpfdqDbN

— Brad Slager - Unique Taco/Lifetime CNN+ Subscriber (@MartiniShark) July 19, 2022

Both Kinds of Standards – NBC / THE LATE SHOW

• Despite the prior outrages, this worse behavior will be excused.

The decision has been handed down that the group of producers and writers from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" who were caught trespassing in the Capitol weeks ago will not have any charges brought against them. 

It might seem like a dose of double standards, considering how many January 6 figures were arrested for the exact same thing and held for months. It might seem like a dose of severe double standards to realize the same US Attorney prosecuting those J-6 trespassing charges is the one who dropped these charges. 

1) Prosecutors have dropped charges against the “Colbert 9” after the USCP arrested them for unlawful entry were caught recording comedy skits inside a House Office Building after hours without permission in June.

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) July 18, 2022

Presentation Paradox – TEEN VOGUE

• It would almost seem as if the gender acceptance is based upon their agreeing with you ladies.

Just consider briefly how many times during the abortion debate we have been lectured that men should have no say in the matter, given they cannot bear children. (This argument already starts falling apart with the fluid claims of who is considered a woman these days.) 

But with this in mind, it becomes curious why the minds at Teen Vogue would base an entire article around select men who detail how their lives were improved when their female partners – that is, their uterus-equipped birthing individuals – got an abortion. So, suddenly these males are considered acceptable sources of opinion on the matter. 

I talked to men about how abortion changed their lives for @TeenVogue – and several told me that after their partners got pregnant, they found out their moms, sisters, & aunts had had abortions they didn't know abouthttps://t.co/KWoFoAq0JZ

— Fortesa Latifi (@fortesalatifi) July 19, 2022

Pulitzer Prize Nomination – THE NEW YORKER

• The larger question – can America be saved by frivolous think-pieces?

Just in case you are unfamiliar with the popular outdoor diversion that is Pickleball, it is a low-impact, low-cardio version of tennis played on a smaller court. It grew in popularity during the pandemic and has become widespread in its acceptance in parks across the nation. 

The New Yorker decided to explore this phenomenon, with a nod to the game becoming a healing factor in the divided country. 

Hell, if Wordle cannot do this, then I am dubious, but far be it from me to dismiss it outright. More easily dismissed is a nearly 7,000-word treatise on the game by Sarah Larsen. 

During the pandemic, more than a million Americans began playing pickleball, bringing the total to around five million. What happens when the beloved recreational sport goes pro? https://t.co/4u3jCrI6AA

— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) July 18, 2022