I’ve heard it said that New York City is a country unto itself and there’s some merit to that argument. The Big Apple is unique. The State of Florida is swiftly become unique in its own right as well. It’s not only a deep red state, a bastion of Republican politics, it is getting downright scary down there. A state senator wants to get rid of the Democratic party for once having been involved in slavery, presumably as retaliation for Civil War statues and the like being removed. Let’s pour gasoline on the culture war, shall we? Florida Politics:
Sen. Blaise Ingoglia is sponsoring the “Ultimate Cancel Act,” which would eliminate all political parties that once used slavery as part of its platform.
While “Democratic Party” isn’t mentioned in the bill, Ingoglia said that’s his target.
“For years now, leftist activists have been trying to ‘cancel’ people and companies for things they have said or done in the past. This includes the removal of statues and memorials, and the renaming of buildings,” he said. “Using this standard, it would be hypocritical not to cancel the Democratic Party itself for the same reason.”
The measure (SB 1248) would switch Democratic voters to no-party voters or give them the option of choosing another party.
The Democratic Party adopted pro-slavery positions in their platforms during the conventions of 1840, 1844, 1856, 1860 and 1864, Ingoglia noted. […]
According to Ingoglia’s bill, the Division of Elections would decertify any political party that has “previously advocated for, or been in support of, slavery or involuntary servitude.”
Registered voters of that party would receive notices from the state that their party has been “canceled” and that they’re now no-party voters.
As for the canceled Democratic Party, it could re-register with the state so long as the name is “substantially different from the name of any other party previously registered.”
I love it. The Ultimate Cancel Act. Where else but out of Florida?
Once again, demonstrating their high level of intelligence. /s
The current GOP is the descendant of the 1860s Democrats. The current Democrats are the GOP of the 1860s.
Also, the GOP opposes civil rights for women and minorities. They should be canceled for that.
Is the GOP really trying to claim the moral high ground here? So 2023 is the year irony died.
Yes PLEASE cancel the hypercritical Liberal party.
Why are you so against EDUCATION? Isn’t that what the GOP party in FL against?
I’m totally amazed at the effectiveness of brainwashing or the level of ignorance displayed in the comments. What party was it that supported Jim Crow, 3/5ths clause, no voting for blacks, segregated buses, water fountains, restrooms, waiting areas, movie theaters, swimming pools, and public schools. And today, in the name of progress, what party is it that’s bringing back division and segregation in our colleges, segregated dorms, and judging people solely on the color of their skin and not their character?