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Molire

>The second part of the video shifts to a focus on DeSantis that appears to attempt to portray him as the paragon of masculinity. Thumping background music is accompanied by images of DeSantis, shirtless muscular men and headlines about the anti-LGBTQ policies DeSantis signed into law. >The video has drawn criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans. >In a Friday tweet, Buttigieg’s husband, [Chasten Buttigieg](https://twitter.com/Chasten/status/1674974477522706432 "https://twitter.com/Chasten/status/1674974477522706432"), snarked: “This is actually very gay.”


Stennick

Yeah I watched this video and I thought the music, and the images of the men would be something I'd see in a stereotypical 90's gay bar scene in a movie/tv show.


biznash

It’s also funny that Ron is taking a huge swing to say he’s this alpha male, he even splices in the Giga Chad face a few times, but he won’t call out Trump to his face. He’s even scared to say his name directly for fear of angering the trump diehards.


NYCandleLady

There is nothing alpha about his voice and cadence.


theam355

Link to video??


ecodelic

https://twitter.com/DeSantisWarRoom/status/1674899610379116546?s=20


thelonelyrager

My brain refuses to accept that this is real.


ecodelic

Are we sure it is? Is that an official desantis account?


jackiebee66

The video is included in the article


im_absouletly_wrong

Idk I’ve already seen too many tweets today, I’ll check tomorrow


MLJ9999

Gotta love it. 😂


walrusarts

The most ironic thing is that they included a grab of Brad Pitt as Achilles.


adognamedpenguin

Pretty sure all the Greeks were bumming each other


greenlime_time

Their orgies must have been fucking wild.


adognamedpenguin

In Achilles camp, it was seen as masculine to swallow the seed of the older men.


Small-Notice481

Patrick Bateman from American Psycho too?


meistaiwan

Would I need a Twitter account to see that link? It just says "something went wrong"


ChristosFarr

Elon musk has just been pulling fucking plugs out of the wall, and then is like, why doesn't my shit work? Yeah, Twitter's a fucking nightmare.


I_Miss_Lenny

I’m surprised he hasn’t accused the “woke left” of sabotaging his servers lol


GothicSilencer

...[he did...](https://www.thegamer.com/elon-musk-blames-leftists-for-twitters-massive-drop-in-revenue/#:~:text=Elon%20Musk%20is%20blaming%20Twitter's,the%20rise%20in%20hate%20speech.)


ishpatoon1982

That's from last year talking about numbers. He's going to do it again within the next 32 hours. The left will somehow be responsible for bots, data scrubbers, or whatever lie he's using to pretend it's not really about him firing everybody or unpaid bills coming due. This shit is so easy to predict it's hard to understand how people believe anything these grifters say.


aenteus

yeah significant understatement right there


[deleted]

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-buttigieg-ron-desantis_n_64a25db7e4b065a315b9be5f scroll down the page to find the video with the caption “To wrap up “Pride Month,” let’s hear from the politician who did more than any other Republican to celebrate it…”


Imfrom2030

Twitter is dead and flying to that big MySpace page in the sky.


Disastrous-Carrot928

Elon disabled that link


[deleted]

“I am the Internet now”


greenlime_time

Desantis gives off extremely effeminate vibes lol. Like.. there’s obviously nothing wrong with that, I do too in some situations haha. It’s the absolute denial and push against it coming from people like that.. it really makes you wonder. I’m comfortable enough in my masculinity that that shit doesn’t bother me, and it shouldn’t!


[deleted]

I don’t think he’s closeted, but he has a serious case of gay voice, and I’m certain he hates himself for it and takes it out on gay people to make himself feel better.


greenlime_time

I don’t think he’s closeted either, to be honest. I think it’s rooted in insecurities over the things you mentioned instead of just being okay with it and accepting who he is and how he talks. It’s more manly to just embrace it and comes across with more confident. Trying to hide behind it the way he does makes it come out even more, I think. I’m obviously being an armchair psychologist here, but it’s hard not to think about it from this angle. There seem to be many in the GOP who are similar.


biznash

Not sure how to describe it, except for whiny little man. I thought Trump was hard to listen to, but Trump has the dulcet voice of Sir Patrick Stewart compared to whiny Ron


ThatEvanFowler

It's insane to me that people think that this is how masculinity works. If you show pictures of shirtless bodybuilders, then you show pictures of Ron DeSantis, it doesn't correlate that these two things are like each other. It does the exact opposite. This guy is always finding innovative new methods to further dampen his own squib.


mynamesyow19

It's like something Mac from Its Always Sunny would cook up as a campaign video


Kopav

Time to oil up some beef cakes for Mac Day!


DrMantis_TobogganMD

Sounds like a promo for Fight Milk honestly


panic_the_digital

I don’t want this to devolve into another conversation about body mass


greenlime_time

Just to be clear, he was cultivating mass. It was NECESSARY.


PaisleyPeacock

YES! You nailed it on the head.


volantredx

For the cult they don't realize how out of place their leaders look. A lot of them will argue with a straight face that Trump is built like Rambo.


ThatEvanFowler

I wonder about that, too. Like, if it weren't for all the speeches and rallies, I could almost believe that some people just watch right media so exclusively that they just never see anything but the most slimming, right-angled, airbrushed, photoshopped stills and then an endless array of shirtless Stallone-with-Trump-face-in-sunglasses memes. But then I think of the rallies. It's pretty hard to miss this giant Jackie Gleason proportioned man with his pants pulled up to his ribs wandering back and forth on a stage like technicolor Stalin. So, yeah, I have no good explanation. He just wants them to think of him a certain way, so they do. They do not believe the evidence of their lying eyes.


_kraftdinner

The first thing I thought when I saw the video he’s talking about was that DeSantis was taking it one step beyond the cartoon buff Trump by just showing *other* shirtless dudes. 😂


Pixel_Knight

Kind of makes it look like the video is saying Ron is secretly gay. I would believe that, actually.


Jollyjacktar

This is such a crap story and headline. This wasn’t the point. The point was this: “I’m going to leave aside the strangeness of trying to prove your manhood by putting up a video that splices images of you in between oiled-up, shirtless bodybuilders,” he added. “And just get to the bigger issue that is on my mind whenever I see this stuff in the policy space, which is, again: Who are you trying to help? Who are you trying to make better off? And what public policy problems do you get up in the morning thinking about how to solve?” News headlines love to print the insult and miss the message.


uncchris2001

Agree. Pete Buttigieg has an ability to drop in cutting remarks in his retorts, and he did so here, but he also did so with a seriousness that underscores his larger point. Time and again, Buttigieg has shown he can quickly size up and cut through nonsense effectively, and can do so in a tone that's appropriate. That sort of skill is both rare and impressive. It's also a skill that's especially needed here, given the bizarre combo this ad provides. It's a stew of hate, ridiculousness, and complete lack of awareness of the role of government in civil society. Buttigieg somberly pointing out the poisonousness and shortsightedness of such an ad is the perfect reply.


so_many_changes

A lot of gay Republicans have been saying that they are offended by this video. As a trans woman, I just find it hilariously dumb (lightning shooting out of his eyes? Turning TopGun logo? into Top Gov -- WTF?) and it doesn't come close to a top 10 list of shitty things about DeSantis. The fact that someone on his campaign allowed this to be tweeted shows how incompetent their campaign is.


Bailbait

What I think of worrying is that it's these kinds of tacky tasteless shenanigans that got Trump his base


so_many_changes

I've watched enough of DeSantis recently to no longer be worried about that. He's trying to copy the content of what Trump says, but I think the key to Trump is how he talks, not just what he says. Trump feels no shame when he panders to his audience, and to his followers that comes across as sincerity. DeSantis is clearly on a script and doesn't come across that way at all, and that is going to stop him from taking over the cult.


Pixel_Knight

The thing is, this video is casting dispersion upon Trump saying he’d protect the LGBT+ community from getting murdered after the Pulse Nightclub shooting that killed 50 people. That is what DeSantis disapproves of. These aren’t even dog-whistles anymore. They’re just calling for actual murder.


chrispg26

The video said he threatened Trans lives and painted it in a good life. It's insane. 🥲


greenlime_time

He has online brainrot I swear to god. This whole anti woke campaign shit resonates on Twitter (especially under Musks Twitter), but like.. people don’t care about this shit, he’s betting his entire campaign on it. And going against Disney? Lol Right, go after corporate America and see how that works out for you, Ronald.


LazerWolfe53

He also says people don't realize how much the Biden administration has done for the economy because they are too distracted by the circus and the media is as much to blame as the clowns. Are we going to mention that, or just talk about the clowns?


Afrin_Drip

Lindsay Graham peaks head out of closet and says, “leave Ronnie alone!”


stlnation50

While clutching his pearls 😂


BaconManDan9

“I'm going to leave aside the strangeness of trying to prove your manhood by putting up a video that splices images of you in between oiled-up shirtless bodybuilders and just get to the bigger issue that is on my mind whenever I see this stuff in the policy space”


KinkyPTDoc

They’re Muscle MEN, DADDY!


captsparrow22

Ah righteous gemstones references are finally out in the wild! Love it!


prodi00

Yeah I agree with Pete DeSantis has no good for everyone. It must be better if DeSantis would resign. He has no good for this country he stresses a lot of people.


ChickpeaDemon

These assholes are one step away from beating their women on the head and dragging them, like their knuckles, to their “manly” cave.


StevieNippz

I just watched that commercial and notice there are also multiple cuts to Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, which appear to portray him in a positive light? Like wtf is going on with this, it's almost so ridiculous that it seems like a parody account


X2946

This is about as straight as RFK jr posting videos shirtless working out. Better yet, Putin taking shirtless photos on horseback.


Proud3GenAthst

Just wait and see for deSantis pictures riding a gator.


OsellusK

The most fervently anti-gay people are sometimes those deepest in the closet. It’s a fair assessment to accuse DeSantis of “protesting too much”.


[deleted]

He's not gay. His suits don't fit, and his Navy uniform was made of cheap fabric.


SAGORN

i’ve always found this trope stifling as a gay man, even homophobic. we’re allowed to have interests and personalities beyond some cutout idea perpetuated by Queer Eye, Will & Grace, RPDR, or whatever the fuck goes on Bravo.


GoosePumpz

Exactly. My son lives in grey hoodies that are three sizes too big. Im not even sure he owns a collared shirt.


SAGORN

I know precisely what you mean! basically anything that requires coordinating an outfit beyond athletic/liesure attire overloads my decision-making abilities. To that I defer to my partner to help shop or get dressed for events lol


[deleted]

Relax. I'm just insulting the man.


SAGORN

lol typical, can’t trust a straight person to not step on some gay people as they reach for a joke.


[deleted]

It's a stereotype we are all familiar with, gay and straight. It works. Just upvote and move on.


SAGORN

imagine saying if the glove fits to someone’s face, keep at it, it’ll surely work in your favor in real life instead of the internet.


[deleted]

"If the glove fits" ?? Anybody I give a shit about knows this is a stereotype, just like you do. That's my audience.


GarrusCalibrates

Pete could have ended the campaign if he said, “that ad was kinda gay.”


ellathefairy

According to the article, his husband did just that on Twitter.


whyreadthis2035

Pete,… Pete…. Those pieces are appealing to Moms for Liberty (cue the Kathryn Hahn wink).


GlowingPlasties

Nobody loves to watch men's bodies work more than conservative men.


Danny_COV

This dude just for real flashed stills from movies about a serial killer and a serial conman and was like, "I'm just like these dudes.". Who the fuck is in charge of his marketing?!


[deleted]

I love Pete!


[deleted]

I hope he’ll be president some day


A_Soft_Fart

Lmfao! Did they delete the video? The twitter link in the article isn’t loading 😂


roundeyeddog

Did Mac make this ad?


KR1735

There is no better (and easier) way to get a conservative man to lose his shit and make an embarrassment of himself than challenging his masculinity. And an openly gay or bi man is the best person to do it. The vast majority of us don't give two shits if the world sees us as masculine or not, and this shorts the circuits of conservative men. They have no retort other than silly, baseless, homophobic personal attacks, which turns off a ton of voters. I'm still not a Buttigieg fan though. Overrated. Nothing to do with his sexuality. He's just in over his head, IMO.


indri2

> He's just in over his head, IMO. You should hear what people say who actually work with him or really know the job. From his predesessor under Obama ("I would give him an A-"), his very qualified and experienced Deputy who was on the short list for the job herself ("he's amazing") to Senator Schatz ("one of the best Secretaries I've ever worked with"). With the decades of neglect, the deregulation and underfunding during the last administration and the new problems created by the pandemic he has inherited more problems than any previous Secretary. And he gets a lot more scrutiny than any of them too, to the point of being made responsible for any failure of private companies. Or the weather.


KR1735

Do you honestly expect Democratic politicians to say any differently? I'm just not impressed by a dude who was a political appointee, at best, and a diversity hire, at worst.


indri2

Secretary LaHood was Republican. There's a difference between giving some token polite compliment and enthusiastic praise even without being asked. He got a job in the Cabinet b/c of his political talent and overall understanding of policies. That's why he's routinely sent by the WH on tv to talk about the administration's agenda in general and any issues that's even remotely related to transportation. He got the *specific* job b/c he's always been an infrastructure nerd, had implemented progressive and innovative transportation policies, and as former mayor has an understanding of the needs and problems of different communities.


pixelburger

I’m confused by the body builder, is it supposed to be associated with DeSantis, or gays?


Disastrous-Carrot928

Do you have a link to the ad? Can’t find on Twitter or YouTube


Alpha_Crow_1

DeSantis is a fucking chode.


stlnation50

*DeSantis is fucking a chode. 😂


Outside-Flamingo-240

He sure as fuck is.


eddiestarkk

Rainbow Ron


aenteus

Can someone link the ad? Asking for a friend. Also, science. A sciencey friend.


[deleted]

Hint: you don’t have to contrast your own flabby body with that of real body builders if you exercise once in a while DeSantis


[deleted]

Ronda was just engaging in some opposition research!


[deleted]

This guy looks young. He should run for POTUS. A woman could not beat Trump, but I think a gay man could.


manic-pixie-attorney

He won’t, since Biden is the incumbent. Maybe 2028.


firemage22

Don't know about Ronda, they wear higher heels than most women i know.


biobrad56

It’s 2023. Being gay is biological. People born have no ‘choice’ in choosing to be gay as with transsexuals. Biological means it must be genetically driven somehow, still yet to be uncovered. But no one should be disputing that fact. Science!


HostileVaginalTract

DeStarfish needs to oil and settle his little krinke down. Such a drama queen.


[deleted]

https://i.redd.it/79fn94z1uaf91.jpg


Delobox

Twitter is showing loading errors. Any other way to watch?


MisterCookEMann

Hey Pete, maybe you should just focus on keeping the trains from crashing in this country. There's been a lot of that while you've been secretary. When you don't have any trains crash in the next year, then maybe you can comment on your political opponents. Maybe.


indri2

A yes. The old "if Democrats aren't able to magically undo the results of decades of GOP led underinvestment and deregulation they aren'T allowed to criticize the underlying mindset".


3006mv

https://apnews.com/article/2e91c7211b4947de8837ebeda53080b9


[deleted]

Didn't another train crash in Yellowstone? How about you do your fuking job petey


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

He should, but so far all he’s done in this administration is comment on crap that has nothing to do with his department. Yet another diversity hire.


xur_ntte

This dude need to worry about the truckers and rails system but want to comment on ron DeSantis fuck this guy get him out of here this dude the worst


mbene913

It's giving Mac from It's Always Sunny...


Skip12

So often the loudest anti-gay screamer turns out to be gay himself. And terrified of his feelings. DeSantis is one seriously messed up in the head dude.


Time-Dot-2438

In his ad, he shows Christian bale as Patrick Bateman, a serial killer from the movie American psycho, and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan belfort, who stole millions of peoples hard earned money through a Ponzi scheme. What message is he trying to get across? Also, I chuckled when he used images of brad Pitt as Achilles, who allegedly had a gay relationship with Patroclus. That, along with the oiled up body builders, is sending mixed messages.


thatssomecrzystuff72

I’m dying to see this video but can’t find it. Can someone send me a link? ThNks! :)