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MAGA Is Hurtings Our Military and Democracy

Even some Republicans are now realizing that MAGA extremists are hurting our military and democracy.

They are upset that Senator Tommy Tuberville, MAGA extraordinaire, continues to place holds on military promotions.

GOP Senators including Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Lindsay Graham (R-SC), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are blasting Tuberville’s holds. Romney says the holds are, “an abuse of the powers we have as senators.”

Tuberville’s Holds Are Consistent with the MAGA Modus Operandi

Tuberville’s action is typical of MAGA, which is not interested in effective government. MAGA’s priorities are sowing chaos and battling “cultural wars.” It does not put the best interests of America, or our military first. MAGA politicians will not follow normal democratic norms as evidenced by Tuberville’s foolish holds and the January 6 coup attempt.

Florida MAGA Politicians Stand with Tuberville

We’re not surprised that other MAGA politicians support Tuberville’s holds. Among them are Florida’s governor and Florida Senator Rick Scott

GOP is the MAGA Party

Reflecting a horrible trend, the GOP has now elected a MAGA theocrat and science denier Speaker of the House.

MAGA Hurts People and Tolerates Criminality

If you are not convinced MAGA is more concerned with advancing its wacko ideology than good governance, then consider this headline. Florida fails to ask for federal funds to help poor people buy solar panels. In a state with a MAGA governor and a MAGA supermajority legislature, it’s clear that advancing their political ideology is more important than using government to help people.

MAGA represents poor governance and a perverted ideology.  For example, DeSantis says he’ll support Trump even if the MAGA leader is a convicted criminal. Their ideology has consequences, since Mike Johnson was elected Speaker, the House has voted to slash 39% of the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and 13% of the budget of the National Park Service.

Wake Up Veterans

When will our fellow veterans wake up to the damage and threat to our democracy and military by the MAGA movement?

As  veterans, we know that those denied promotion by Tuberville’s holds are hurt by MAGA’s foolishness.

Stand With Us For Democracy On Veterans Day

FLVCS is still on the front lines working to preserve our democracy from those who would install an American strongman to rule over us. Show your support and appreciation for veterans by attending our Veterans Day Event.

Reserve Your Spot Now: Seating is Limited

We anticipate a capacity crowd so don’t be left out—register now. It’s free. Registration is required and available on Eventbrite.

Who, What, When, and Where

Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat will speak at 6:00 PM on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3979 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota.

Event Description: TALK: FASCISM AT OUR DOORSTEP

A Veteran’s Day speech by one of America’s leading authorities on the rise of fascism and dictatorships.

Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, one of America’s leading scholars on the rise of fascism. She will focus on the dangers of fascism in America and the fascist playbook used worldwide to destroy democracies.

Her talk is free. It’s made possible by Florida Veterans for Common Sense, Choose Democracy Now, and Floridians For Democracy.  Dr. Ben-Ghiat’s talk will also be live-streamed on YouTube. HERE is the link.

Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat is an American historian.  She is a professor of history and Italian studies at New York University and author of Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present. She writes for CNN, The Economist,The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Atlantic

Non-Profit EXPO Prior to Dr. Ben-Ghiat’s Talk

Before the speech, at 4 PM, a Democracy EXPO will be held at the church with tables and literature from non-profit organizations in Florida.  A food truck will be available to purchase food and drink as well.

Many Types of Organizations Will Be Exhibiting

A terrific variety of groups will participate in the EXPO. You can learn about such different topics as solar power co-ops, social justice, democracy defenders, political action, fighting climate change, helping veterans, and much more.

A Food Truck Will Be On Site

Enjoy the evening visiting with exhibitors, sharing camaraderie, and making new friends while you learn. Enjoy a meal from the food truck.

Video About FLVCS Microforest Project

Here is a new video about our microforests. This project strengthens our communities, combats climate change, and makes the world better.