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Showing Original Post only (View all)Florida official tells offices to disregard DeSantis order to lower flags in Limbaugh's honor [View all]
Source: The Hill
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) on Monday said that she will direct offices under her purview to disregard Gov. Ron DeSantiss (R) order to lower flags to half-staff to commemorate the late conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh.
Lowering to half-staff the flag of the United States of America is a sacred honor that pays respect to fallen heroes and patriots. It is not a partisan political tool. Therefore, I will notify all state offices under my direction to disregard the Governor's forthcoming order to lower flags for Mr. Limbaugh because we will not celebrate hate speech, bigotry, and division, Fried said in a statement Monday.
Lowering the flag should always reflect unity, not division, and raising our standards, not lowering them, she added. Our flags will remain flying high to celebrate the American values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.
Fried was elected to office independently of DeSantis and has been a frequent critic of the governor.
Lowering to half-staff the flag of the United States of America is a sacred honor that pays respect to fallen heroes and patriots. It is not a partisan political tool. Therefore, I will notify all state offices under my direction to disregard the Governor's forthcoming order to lower flags for Mr. Limbaugh because we will not celebrate hate speech, bigotry, and division, Fried said in a statement Monday.
Lowering the flag should always reflect unity, not division, and raising our standards, not lowering them, she added. Our flags will remain flying high to celebrate the American values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.
Fried was elected to office independently of DeSantis and has been a frequent critic of the governor.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/539906-florida-official-tells-offices-to-disregard-desantis-order-to-lower
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Florida official tells offices to disregard DeSantis order to lower flags in Limbaugh's honor [View all]
brooklynite
Feb 2021
OP
that would be a lot easier if the 5 universities that broadcast sports on 20 limbaugh stations
certainot
Feb 2021
#31
K&R. Hot damn. Our women are rising with their golden lariats all over the country.
JudyM
Feb 2021
#3
Rushbo was worthy of peeing on, and that's about it. Exploding cigar maybe..
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#39