Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Is Florida Governor LOSING CONTROL? Canada Exit Sparks $90 Billion Shock, 150,000 Visitors LOST (Original Post) Swede 16 hrs ago OP
Some of us foresaw at least some of these trends coming to pass Vogon_Glory 14 hrs ago #1
All I can say is, I see constant ads begging me to come to Florida. Coventina 14 hrs ago #2
Now, if only we can keep the Florida MAGAts out of NC. We've enough local ones already. Wonder Why 14 hrs ago #3
$90 Million not Billion exboyfil 13 hrs ago #4
Maybe the revolt against Murdoch's minions has finally begun? Initech 6 hrs ago #5
It will get worse and won't be easily turned around. yardwork 6 hrs ago #6

Vogon_Glory

(10,307 posts)
1. Some of us foresaw at least some of these trends coming to pass
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:36 AM
14 hrs ago

and were belittled, scoffed at, called alarmists and soft on illegal immigration (WTF?!), and were told that wise and responsible MAGA Republican leadership would not only maintain but increase prosperity in tourist-dependent regions. “Shut up, liberal!” Was the go-to response to anyone foreseeing these consequences.

Well, it looks like these consequences are coming down, and not only are real estate brokers and hoteliers finding out the hard way, so are countless Florida service workers as well as suppliers and support business indirectly profiting from tourist funds.

I fear that there’s more pain to follow. Both US retirees and Florida Republican politicos, won’t be feeling the pinch as other Floridians suffer. I suspect that next year’s tourist season and afterwards will prove equally painful as right-wing politicos continue to drive the political conversation.

It looks like DeSantis and like-minded Florida and national politicians are doing the same thing to Florida’s tourist industry that Fidel Castro did to Cuban tourism back in the early 1960’s.

As a last nasty, sarcastic observation before I wind up, what was that bogus argument about the Republican Party being the party of business and prosperity?

I forget!

Coventina

(29,779 posts)
2. All I can say is, I see constant ads begging me to come to Florida.
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:42 AM
14 hrs ago

And I live in AZ!

I don't think AZ would be Florida's usual market.

Wonder Why

(7,103 posts)
3. Now, if only we can keep the Florida MAGAts out of NC. We've enough local ones already.
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 02:02 AM
14 hrs ago

yardwork

(69,434 posts)
6. It will get worse and won't be easily turned around.
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
6 hrs ago

Trump took office in January 2025 and started badmouthing Canada. Some Canadians changed their travel plans but many had already invested a lot of money in deposits for trips that they didn't want to lose.

Watch what happens this summer.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Is Florida Governor LOSIN...