If corporate media does anything well, it is spin narratives about successful conservative governance in the most sinister light possible. Pema Levy, journalist from Mother Jones, sought comment from the DeSantis communications team for an upcoming article. Pema sent Jeremy Redfern, Deputy Press Secretary, a list of questions prior to publishing her piece. She may regret that decision now. Redfern set about slowly and methodically dissecting each of her attacks disguised as legitimate questions. Let’s jump into it!
Just a huge brain-wormed take from @pemalevy at @MotherJones.
Let’s go through her “list of questions” publicly… 🧵 pic.twitter.com/KycUli9bUO
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
Making fiscally responsible decisions isn’t a “show of force.” The governor had a top-line budget amount of $109.9 billion, and he vetoed $3.1 billion to get to that amount.
A constitutional amendment to give a line-item budget veto to POTUS would fix a lot of issues in DC, tbh. pic.twitter.com/m1zzYgT0g8
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
You’re damn right the governor vetoed taxpayer funds for a professional sports team’s Spring Training stadium disguised as a “youth sports complex”@GovRonDeSantis said at the time “I don’t support giving taxpayer dollars to professional sports stadiums, period.” pic.twitter.com/XK9yeXnPsn
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
Apparently, Democrats get very mad if a state does not use tax payer dollars to fund a new practice facility for a Major League Baseball team now. Who knew?
Governor DeSantis fills vacancies to the Florida Supreme Court IAW Article V, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution.
And of course he’s going to fill vacancies with those that share similar principles to his own. You think he’s going to appoint a Sotomayor or Kagan? pic.twitter.com/VgpdftyE1W
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
Democrats are allowed to fill judicial positions with ideologically aligned justices. When Republicans do it, however, it becomes a problem, apparently.
The governor fought back against local and federal wannabe authoritarians. I’m not sure how that is “increasing political power,” when it’s better described as “protection of individual liberties.”
As for the accusation… that’s literally how every state uses emergency funds.… pic.twitter.com/OnpoFJkuFc
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
The governor spends his non-office time with his family.
But I guess libs do see family as a bad thing… pic.twitter.com/YiKquwp66n
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
“Authoritarian” is defined as “anything the left doesn’t like.”
Using constitutional authority is authoritarian, apparently.
These question are all red herrings. Go read the Florida Constitution and get back to me. pic.twitter.com/c6WT6s3mIE
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
“Formerly incarcerated people.” Yet another phrase out of the leftist dictionary.
What you meant was “murderers and rapists that voted illegally.”
FTFY. pic.twitter.com/h9hMxddR2z
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
The left does relish adding new words to the English language, “Formerly incarcerated” fits in the same category as “birthing persons”, the “unhoused” and “chest feeders”. Admittedly, it’s hard to keep up.
Disney does not have a right to their own government.
Not sure why that’s controversial, but here we are. pic.twitter.com/TjCXUrKzfD
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
Upon reading Redfern’s thread, Twitter users could not wait to pile on with their own replies to Pema.
It's Mother Jones, Doc. Let's get real; she has no ethics or standards, so she doesn't even know that she SHOULD be mortified.
— Pam D (@soirchick) May 15, 2023
Hilarious – "I'm looking to push THIS story line so I have a bunch of questions that I want to troll in some random claims about…" https://t.co/fuNICuba5p
— Dal Jeanis (@DalJeanis) May 15, 2023
Jeremy dropping the 🔨 on Mother Jones.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/FOOYnRQw20
— Kristi (@TheyCallMeNans) May 15, 2023
It’ll be fun when Mother Jones goes the way of Vice because of crap like this, adding to the tally of unemployed activists masquerading as journalists
— ‘Sota Husker (@HuskerInSota) May 15, 2023
The loaded questions are a hilarious reflection of bias.
Rejecting the framing is a rational response. Publishing to document it and mocking is just cake.
— Ron Bischof ن (@rjbischof) May 15, 2023
Publishing the questions for transparency is fantastic and we adore Redfern for providing us with tonight’s entertainment.
Let me guess, sent 10 minutes before press time… LOL
— NotSTFUDonny (@STFUDonnyK) May 15, 2023
Oh yes! Liberal reporters seeking reply from Republican officials are always on a tight deadline and need a very quick turn around, natch.
Those interested in "the aspects that signal an authoritarian outlook" should look closer to home pic.twitter.com/HVt6fKE2H2
— Resister (@theenjineer) May 15, 2023
Send eye bleach. That visual of Biden railing at Americans will never not be seared in our brains. Horrific!
😂😂 let me guess, you don’t like him! If you are a “serious” reporter what about the Soros funded district attorneys in Florida, what about the who and the means that Biden sent immigrants to Florida, what about Disney and its direction?
— Dale Hinkle (@DaleHinkle8) May 15, 2023
Surely this tweep can’t be suggesting Pema write an even handed article covering both sides of a divisive topic? That won’t win any awards at the next White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Great thread detonating an exceptionally dishonest piece. There's no principle here, would be cheering all this same stuff if FL's governor were a lefty. https://t.co/heB6WRqJm7
— Jon Lustig (@jonlustig) May 15, 2023
I'm just glad you answered the questions like this so she can't lie about what you said… https://t.co/nDRXTohFsf
— Mr. Fusion (@patrusselljr) May 15, 2023
Sunshine really is the best disinfectant and exposing these practices to the light, is the best way to stop bad journalism in its tracks.
This whole thread is just a long way of saying “I’m sorry that effective, conservative leadership is happening to you.” pic.twitter.com/0BExEDPhFy
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 15, 2023
Redfern finished up his thread by posting a hilarious meme with a succinct message. Conservatives should always be willing to stand tall for their beliefs and never be afraid to defend them in the face of adversity or duplicitous journalists.
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