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For the life of me, I can't understand why EITHER side would want to focus on the border. They've each failed us in their own unique and spectacular ways. That said, NOW would be a good time for the Dems to trot out the comprehensive immigration bill they did back in 2017/8 (cut the pork though) and let the GOP reject it because it doesn't include a wall.
Yes, but the Dems' response was clearly meant as a way to distract from the box-office success of "2000 Mules"
Was that before or after the jets did a flyover?
I’m not sure the reason the people coming to America is for our mental health resources.
I never said it was.
You listed it to as a factor in why they can’t have them, unless the resources weee not there for the locals who had to deal with it.I never said it was.
There is also a homeowners insurance crisis in the state. Many of my coworkers who live in condos, both costal and inland, are getting big increases in HOA fees. A tropical system off the coast of Venezuela, no less, is projected to impact Florida next Wednesday as category 2 hurricane Hermine. This crisis predates DeSantis, but he bears some responsibility for being unable to tackle it, and waiting until May to call a special session, while tackling woke ideology in the regular session. I'm curious to see his response to what could exacerbate the insurance crisis even further. The average homeowners insurance bill is over $4,000 in Florida and that figure could increase much more.
The Surfside collapse should have been a huge wake up call. Condo associations are scrambling with special assessments to try and bring the older buildings up to safe standards. The owners are going to be walloped with not only rising COA monthly dues but the special assessments can be crippling to limited budgets.
It sounds bad. Does your buddy know how these immigrants are crossing the border in his region, is there no wall in that portion of the border? Trump built over 400 miles of his wall. Also, it's interesting that the farmer blames both Biden and Abbott for exacerbating the problem. What did Abbott do?NOT a positive impact for American citizens - and this? This is happening on many private properties across the border states. it happens daily on my buddy's farm SW of San Antonio.
Ya'll don't want to believe it
Texas farmer near border says migrants 'bull-rushed' his property, broke into elderly grandparents' house
Video footage shared by a Texas rancher shows three migrants running onto his property and barricading themselves inside homes to evade Border Patrol authorities.www.foxnews.com
A Texas farmer who owns a 150-acre ranch along the U.S.-Mexico border recently shared footage of migrants running onto his property and barricading themselves inside the home where his grandparents live.
The farmer, who wished to remain anonymous, told Fox News Digital his family has owned the property for upwards of 100 years. The video, he said, illustrated a daily occurrence for his family. But the problem has grown worse in recent years, he said.
This is happening nationwide. I'm aware of two condos in Seattle that were built in the 80s where the owners have decided to disband the condominium and sell the whole thing to a developer rather than pay the special assessment for repairs.
Disaster recoveries are usually opportunities for elected officials to improve popularity, such as Giuliani after 9/11. I expect DeSantis to beat Crist anyway, but this will help him. He will do a better job than Trump did after Hurricane Maria, throwing rolls of toilet paper and questioning the death toll in Puerto Rico. Rick Scott broke with Trump who questioned the validity of the death toll and had a great outreach to the Puerto Rican community in PR, which probably helped him in the PR community in central Florida, as he narrowly defeated Nelson for the US Senate. On the other hand, DeSantis has been unable to effectively tackle the homeowners insurance crisis during his tenure - the average homeowners insurance premium is over $4,200, the highest in the nation per the Insurance Information Institute
Fiona is getting ready to hit land in Canada Tim...what are you talking about? Ian? It will likely be a cat 3 hitting in the panhandle. For some, that's a heavy afternoon thunderstorm....or it should be. In my 5 years in this state we've had a half dozen (or more) storms larger and more intense. Of course, with the insurance fiasco that the state refuses to address, it's likely to make things worse for individuals, but that's not because of the storm.
Seems an odd way to claim he is doing something well.
I’m just responding to the news headlines. They’re more dramatic than what you’re posting here. Obviously I hope you’re right.
Not Fiona - there’s a tropical storm about to hit the gulf that is projected to turn into a category 2 or 3 hurricane and hit central Florida either Tuesday or Wednesday.
What should a governor do about insurance rates? Isn’t this mostly due to the climate/environment?
no... hes doing the policies we love ...so thats doing his job
he cant do anything about it...like Biden doesn't control the gas ...see how that works?
It's mostly due to older roofs being considered vulnerable to hurricane wind damage and unscrupulous roofers and high levels of lawsuits vs insurance companies. See below. It's been going on for a while, pre-DeSantis, but the optics of addressing woke in the regular session, and then inadequately addressing the homeowners insurance crisis in a special session in May just before the start of the hurricane season, isn't favorable for DeSantis. Stronger hurricanes in FL and elsewhere, is also a factor. DeSantis has been governor for 2 hurricane seasons, so he gets some blame.
Clamp down on the ******** insurance claims that are allowed. Use his authoritatian tendencies to pressure the ******** claims from lawyers and fly by night "contractors"
I`m not going down this rabbit hole , what he`s doing is working and will end up helping the immigration system in the long run now that people not on the border are actually getting a taste of the borders reality and may see it cant be ignored anymore .These immigrants are lucky they are here at all and dont have to wait on the border like so many do , thats my opinion and the opinion of many others .
now THIS i agree 100 % with
Doesnt generate the attention Ron craves. If it were really about keeping the state clear of "illegals", hed have a program out to address the 40-50K living here and making the AG industry run.
I get it...not going to discuss the valid criticism...just pretend its all hate and fear.
I`m sorry you dont get it,its ok, there are many things you guys think is normal that i dont get
American insurance industry and world gas markets are the same?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill on verification of employees’ legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Even though it's a baby step forward it's still progress. I'll take it.
Politicians dont control either , at least thats what ive learned from all ya all when Biden gets blamed for high gas prices
This does nothing about the 40-50K here. To be clear, hes not going to do anything. Nor should he (would be the end of farming in the state). Just funny to watch reality unfold while people are distracted by hollow words.
You know Biden flew a plane of undocumented aliens into Jacksonville in the middle of the night , right?
Someone explains that the president doesn't control world gas prices, which is a fact.
What is there to get? You have just made vague statements and when asked how si…this the the of response.
Are they going to send business executives/owners to prison for employing unauthorized people? If it wasn't so easy for corporations and small business owners who use these workers to escape any serious penalty for employing them there wouldn't be so many of them. Of course the people who employ them are in a special protected class. It's called the "political donor" class so nothing will be done, by either party.
So Desantis is in control of the insurance companies ? Interseresting
Insurance companies, for once, aren't the problem. They are reacting to the laws/regulations of the state. Yes, the state legislature AND DeSantis are in control of that at the moment.
What are you talking about ?Insurance companies, for once, aren't the problem. They are reacting to the laws/regulations of the state. Yes, the state legislature AND DeSantis are in control of that at the moment.
In process of buying a house here in West Palm Beach - when I saw the insurance $$requirements $$----Insurance companies, for once, aren't the problem. They are reacting to the laws/regulations of the state. Yes, the state legislature AND DeSantis are in control of that at the moment.
Tell usIn process of buying a house here in West Palm Beach - when I saw the insurance $$requirements $$----
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All correct....most of which are coming from storm chasers and shady contractors. Or do you think the ins companies are suing each other or themselves?What are you talking about ?Insurance companies, for once, aren't the problem. They are reacting to the laws/regulations of the state. Yes, the state legislature AND DeSantis are in control of that at the moment.
Critics say what’s driving this crisis is a pair of things: lawsuits and fraud. Last year more than 100,000 lawsuits were filed for property claims. That’s 130-times more than any other state in the country.
Ins $6k and Taxes $6KTell usIn process of buying a house here in West Palm Beach - when I saw the insurance $$requirements $$----
