Florida Bill Wants Bloggers Writing About DeSantis Must Register with State

Friday, March 03, 2023

Florida Sen. Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary) wants bloggers who write about Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and other members of the Florida executive cabinet or legislature to register with the state or face fines.

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1st Amendment? What 1st Amendment?

Flori-duh is a sh#t-hole state.

#1 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-03-02 07:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 5

Absurd and completely unenforceable.

These people are insane.

#2 | Posted by Angrydad at 2023-03-02 07:43 PM | Reply

What are these control freaks so afraid of? BTW, one of the characteristics of a patriarchal society is obsession with control. Just sayin'.

#3 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2023-03-02 07:58 PM | Reply

PS It's also a characteristic of authoritarian regimes.

#4 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2023-03-02 08:01 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

DeSantis's ego is even more fragile than Trump's.

The Republicans Party is the home of weak, fragile men.

#5 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-02 08:04 PM | Reply

Also. It's disappointing Democrats aren't raising flags and objecting to the several violations of the 1st amendment.

All of the laws being passed by Florida Republicans are in direct violation of the 1st amendment.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-02 08:06 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Explicitly, the blogger rule would not apply to newspapers or similar publications, under Brodeur's proposed legislation."

LOL

#7 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-02 08:11 PM | Reply

God that's funny!!

Eberly loves when the governor passes a law diminishing the 1st amendment.

#8 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-02 08:13 PM | Reply

Explicitly, the blogger rule would not apply to newspapers or similar publications, under Brodeur's proposed legislation.

I am curious tho......

What's the difference between someone who blogs on the internet to disseminate information vs a newspaper?

This is only a proposed bill, so the headline is ---------.....but this appears to be completely unconstitutional based on the presentation of information in the article.

#9 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-02 08:17 PM | Reply

Justice ----- and the drunken gang rapist are intrigued.

#10 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2023-03-02 08:23 PM | Reply

Wrong

#11 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-02 08:29 PM | Reply

-What's the difference between someone who blogs on the internet to disseminate information vs a newspaper?

Exactly. Which is why it's funny.

#12 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-02 08:30 PM | Reply

this appears to be completely unconstitutional

Hasn't stopped Floriduh Republicans yet.

#13 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-02 08:32 PM | Reply

This is only a proposed bill, so the headline is ---------.

If Fox "News" can do it, why can't I?

#14 | Posted by jpw at 2023-03-02 08:40 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

"Nothing ~~youve posted~~ (like this) even remotely resembles what Nazi's did." Or so I've heard something like that from Bellringer...

#15 | Posted by YAV at 2023-03-02 08:42 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

So, it would appear that this law would almost certainly apply to Rcade and the DR, assuming Rcade gets income from it. If he pays any of the posters here, well, they would also have to register. Not sure how that would apply to non-FL residents.

#16 | Posted by truthhurts at 2023-03-02 09:11 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Why are Florida Republicans so painfully ridiculous?

#17 | Posted by JOE at 2023-03-02 10:33 PM | Reply

Why are Florida Republicans so painfully ridiculous?

Oh. And I forgot about banning the Democratic Party from the state of Florida. They're working hard on that and the reason is priceless.

But it's not just Florida. It's a GOPandemic. McCarthy's done with that lunatic MTG. Texas isn't too far behind, and Tennessee is on the cutting edge of lunacy. But yes, Florida does seem to be leading the way into the abyss...

#18 | Posted by YAV at 2023-03-02 10:46 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 6

McCarthy's done that (empowered) with that lunatic MTG.

#19 | Posted by YAV at 2023-03-02 10:48 PM | Reply

DeSantis has enabled them and lead them to blossom without fear of any repercussion. It's open season for crazy here. In addition to this bill there's the "Don't say gay" being extended to 12th grade. It's the bill that prohibits the use any pronoun other than the designated birth sex of a someone, and prohibits asking a person what they would prefer (for schools, students, employers, employees). And drag shows. Oh yeah. So much to choose from if you want to point out the authoritarianism and desire to legislate every aspect of your life.
Oh. And I forgot about banning the Democratic Party from the state of Florida. They're working hard on that and the reason is priceless.
But it's not just Florida. It's a GOPandemic. McCarthy's done with that lunatic MTG. Texas isn't too far behind, and Tennessee is on the cutting edge of lunacy. But yes, Florida does seem to be leading the way into the abyss...

Do I have your permission to read all of this in an Andy Cohen voice and post it on Twitter?

#20 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-02 10:53 PM | Reply

Says the prancing queen, boyfriend is seventeen...

#21 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-03-02 11:24 PM | Reply

That's an image!

Mao knows everything I said is a fact. It is verifiable. It is what he and his party represent. He can't argue that.
Instead he does the only thing that might get that tiny ------ of his hard.
I'd feel sorry for him, but he's not worth even that.

#22 | Posted by YAV at 2023-03-03 07:30 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 5

How woke of these snowflake GQP losers.

#23 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2023-03-03 07:33 AM | Reply

Has JeffJ endorsed this policy yet?

Has Eberly dismissed it as much ado about nothing?

#24 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-03 10:43 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 2

@#3 ... What are these control freaks so afraid of? ...

"Control freaks" looks to me to be the correct term.

If you have to register with the state in order to blog about Gov DeSantis (et al), then it seems to follow that if Gov DeSantis does not like what you have written, the registration may be revoked. That effectively prevents you from writing about Gov DeSantis because he does not like what you wrote.

Similar to Gov DeSantis punishing the Disney Corp because Disney voiced support for something Gov DeSantis did not like.

The GOP is not even trying to hide its hatred of democracy and freedom anymore. Quite the opposite, the GOP has taken it to the megaphone....

#25 | Posted by LampLighter at 2023-03-03 11:16 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Some of the most recent stuff being proposed by Florida legislators is alarming to say the least. Having said that there is a big difference between a single legislator proposing something stupid and the entire legislative body taking steps to pass any of these things.

#26 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-03-03 11:44 AM | Reply

there is a big difference between a single legislator proposing something stupid and the entire legislative body taking steps to pass any of these things.

#26 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

There is a difference between the single cancerous mole and the disease reaching the lymph system, sure.

#27 | Posted by Zed at 2023-03-03 11:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Having said that there is a big difference between a single legislator proposing something stupid and the entire legislative body taking steps to pass any of these things."

That's true of any bill, and is merely a deflection from the contents of this one, which you still haven't commented on.

#28 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-03 12:08 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

" POSTED BY ZED AT 2023-03-03 11:59 AM | FLAG: "

Should I start quoting every stupid thing a member of "the squad" says and pretend that is the entirety of the Democratic Party?

#29 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-03-03 01:12 PM | Reply

Should I start quoting every stupid thing a member of "the squad" says and pretend that is the entirety of the Democratic Party?

#29 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

Yes.

Do that.

Do exactly that.

I'll wait.

#30 | Posted by tres_flechas at 2023-03-03 01:17 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 7

#16 | POSTED BY TRUTHHURTS

We all need to start a Patreon and get 1 subscriber.

Give one of your bois a $1.00 or whatever.

Then we're all "paid bloggers."

#31 | Posted by tres_flechas at 2023-03-03 01:22 PM | Reply

So, straight to the 2nd Amendment as though the 1st and others don't exist.

This is your state on crazy, Florida

#32 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2023-03-03 02:15 PM | Reply

Should I start quoting every stupid thing a member of "the squad" says and pretend that is the entirety of the Democratic Party?

#29 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

A fascist caught being a fascist and you do whatabout.

#33 | Posted by Zed at 2023-03-03 03:00 PM | Reply

Should I start quoting every stupid thing a member of "the squad" says and pretend that is the entirety of the Democratic Party?
#29 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

Go for it. I'm calling your bluff.

You're too lazy and stupid to look up anything.

Which why you always get called out for being a fkkking liar.

#34 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-03 03:02 PM | Reply

The American Taliban is following the same path as Putler and those other white fascists in Eastern Europe. What more can you say about this other than they are shameless in their attempt to make this world into the Fourth Reich.

#35 | Posted by Wildman62 at 2023-03-03 03:55 PM | Reply

Let me put this in perspective, so we ALL know what DeSantis and the GOP are all about:

Putin signs law forcing bloggers to register with Russian media office

www.theverge.com

#36 | Posted by YAV at 2023-03-03 06:48 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

The 'Don't Say Mean Things About Desantis Bill':

Ron Filipkowski
@RonFilipkowski

And now we have the Don't Say Mean Things About Desantis Bill.' Anyone who writes an "article or story" about "the Governor, Lt. Gov, or Cabinet member" and receives compensation must register with the state within 5 days of publication.

#37 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2023-03-03 10:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

This bill is the "prove you're really a committed Nazi Ron Desanctimonious bill. Much needed. We need committed Nazis not those wishy washy traditional conservatives. Ron Desanctimonious is determined to convince you that he is the Dictator all you conservatives have prayed for since 1965.

#38 | Posted by danni at 2023-03-04 11:04 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Floriduh is a sh**hole state run by a petty tyrant wearing women's boots.

Come make me register you little --- nazi.

#39 | Posted by Nixon at 2023-03-04 01:31 PM | Reply

This GOP Senator is a complete moron. This would be a clear 1st Amendment violation.

#40 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-03-04 01:39 PM | Reply

Ron DeSanturd is a skirt-wearing poodle walker.

#41 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-03-04 02:19 PM | Reply

This would be a clear 1st Amendment violation.

#40 | Posted by BellRinger

Are you getting it yet, jeffy? Are you not seeing that the GOP is a fascist party with little regard for the Constitution?

#42 | Posted by jpw at 2023-03-04 07:52 PM | Reply

#42. The Biden administration created a ministry of truth and only back pedaled after a ton of backlash. In this case we have a single moronic state senator propose a bill that is most likely DOA.

Spare me the lecture.

#43 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-03-04 08:02 PM | Reply

But they are passing these bills!

#44 | Posted by Ronnie68 at 2023-03-04 08:11 PM | Reply

Floriduh is a sh**hole state run by a petty tyrant wearing women's boots.

True

Come make me register you little --- nazi.
#39 | POSTED BY NIXON

Not a fan of big government? This is exactly what I hear from 2A crazies.

Are you not seeing that the GOP is a fascist party with little regard for the Constitution?
#42 | POSTED BY JPW

Do you not believe in gun regulation, is that in the constitution? The parallels between this and 2A are really astonishing, I have to imagine this Senator is trolling the gun grabbing crowd.

#45 | Posted by oneironaut at 2023-03-04 08:15 PM | Reply

"The Biden administration created a ministry of truth and only back pedaled after a ton of backlash."

DeSantis isn't backpedaling.

JeffJ is backpedaling, but DeSantis isn't.

#46 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-04 08:16 PM | Reply

42. The Biden administration created a ministry of truth and only back pedaled after a ton of backlash. In this case we have a single moronic state senator propose a bill that is most likely DOA.
Spare me the lecture.

POSTED BY BELLRINGER AT 2023-03-04 08:02 PM | REPLY

What are you crying about now??

#47 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2023-03-04 08:26 PM | Reply

Sure are a LOT of "single" moronic state senators and representatives. Tons of them in Florida alone.

#48 | Posted by YAV at 2023-03-04 09:29 PM | Reply

Not a fan of big government? This is exactly what I hear from 2A crazies.

I have the second amendment to help me protect the first amendment and, for that matter, the rest.
Fight me. (not literally I'm a paper tiger much like your homelands army)

#49 | Posted by TaoWarrior at 2023-03-04 09:41 PM | Reply

So funny how when these authoritarians Trump or DeSantis try to out "Man" each other by floating these kind of ridiculous laws... this clown never got on the Floor and put this Cult Bait out there by himself

... so funny how rwingers here never seem to fail to fall for it.

You'd think they would have learned by now that the very wealthy backers of Donald Trump, and now moving to currently less soiled goods in a Dictator-quality Desantis... they are getting their money's worth by funding these Culture War memes and dividing people with those things that are quite minor compared to their raping of the economy and their take-over of the People's Gov with secret bribes they've made legal.

Don't fix that, and loosing your first amendment rights is next on their agenda.

Which is the Bottom Line... it's more important than you, so get over yourself.

#50 | Posted by Corky at 2023-03-04 10:01 PM | Reply

Ya'll really gotta see this...

CPAC Day 2 in 130 Seconds

The Lincoln Project

www.youtube.com

#51 | Posted by Corky at 2023-03-05 12:13 AM | Reply

Pretty sure every reporter journalist writer blogger Etc in the state of Florida is going to write about how this politician needs to shove it up his ass.

#52 | Posted by Tor at 2023-03-05 12:31 AM | Reply

TOR

DeSantis' trial balloons are preparing the county for his agenda when (if) he becomes president.

#1 ~ Red flags to the voting public . . .

But . . .

#2 ~ Music to the ears of the GOP who are eager to undermine every facet of America's Bill of Rights. DeSantis is out there, literally screaming "I'M YOUR MAN" to get the GOPs attention.

Now is the time to consider what America will be like if the survival of Democracy is forced to go underground.

See if you can picture that.

#53 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-03-05 05:56 AM | Reply

This is the state legislators trial balloon

#54 | Posted by Tor at 2023-03-05 10:45 AM | Reply

TOR

That's what I said . . . Ron DeSantis, a state governor, who is trying to set the trend for America's future in the hands of the GOP.

So far, the GOP is just sniffing round the edges of a DeSantis presidency. But he still has high hopes that Trump will self-destruct. He just wants to be waiting in the wings, ready to step in, when it happens. Plus, he's going to need a few billion dollars.

#55 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-03-05 12:34 PM | Reply