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submitted 11 months ago by GFGJewbacca@lemm.ee to c/politics@lemmy.world

Conservative activist Christopher Rufo, who is a close ally of Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, hosted a social media debate in which one participant argued that conservatives should cooperate with a hypothetical white nationalist dictator “in order to destroy the power of the left”.

Rufo, a Manhattan Institute fellow who has been a hugely influential figure in DeSantis’ culture war policies in Florida, did not disagree with the sentiments. Instead he commended speakers for their “thoughtful points” and presenting the discussion as a model fo

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[-] unoriginalsin@lemmy.world 23 points 11 months ago

The days of dog whistles are over folks.

Make no mistake about it. Ron DeSantis is a right-wing extremist. He has appointed a right-wing extremist to the New College of Florida's board of trustees who advocates "cooperating" politically with a potential white nationalist dictator. The man opposes CRT and LGBTQ discussion. His basic thesis of reality is that compassion is ruining America.

[-] TurboDiesel@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Opposes? Christopher Rufo is responsible for creating the panic over CRT. He's an active threat to democracy.

[-] unoriginalsin@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Why does it feel like you're disagreeing with me when you clearly aren't saying anything that I'm not? #nosnark

[-] TurboDiesel@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Sorry if it seems that way! I was emphasizing how much of a shitheel Rufo is

[-] unoriginalsin@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

That's what I thought. I can't even explain why it seemed hostile.

[-] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

This article refers to the same guy DeSantis appointed to New College of Florida's board. From the linked article...

DeSantis appointed Rufo to the board of trustees of Florida’s New College in January. New College was a traditionally liberal college, but under Rufo is now transforming into a more conservative institution.

Rufo and DeSantis seem to really like gargling each other's balls.

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