TV in the national news

[Michael Charles]

This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?

[ColdNoMore]

Yep.

A number of posts on my Facebook page (and e-mails), have been received asking exactly what kind of place is it (even knowing what a golf nut I am)...where I live? :(

[Lottoguy]

Regardless, this news does not help The Villages. I would imagine the Morse Family is not happy either because they have about 20,000 homes they want to sell.

[tophcfa]

This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?

My phone started chirping last night and hasn’t stopped since. Had to silence the dam thing. Why does the media need to constantly attack the Villages image? These attacks began many years ago, not just recently during these hyper divisive times.

[Bucco]

My phone started chirping last night and hasn’t stopped since. Had to silence the dam thing. Why does the media need to constantly attack the Villages image? These attacks began many years ago, not just recently during these hyper divisive times.

NO STORY AIMED at The Villages.

The story was news because the leader of the free world with the largest bully pulpit that there is and who speaks for all of us....retweeted the video.

Otherwise it was old news from a week or so ago.

The story was not about The Villages, but it does bring "unwanted" press to us.

[Madelaine Amee]

I would have liked to be at the Morse staff meeting this morning.

I actually saw the video on Forbes. There was a comment from somebody asking whether TV was a trailer park for old people!

[graciegirl]

I would have liked to be at the Morse staff meeting this morning.

I actually saw the video on Forbes. There was a comment from somebody asking whether TV was a trailer park for old people!

We are the innocent recipients of attention directed at big mouths. Some cherish marches and parades in order to get attention the their cause. Not me. No way. The next thing you know everyone is talking trash and after that the rocks start sailing and people are stealing other peoples walkers and viagra. NO. Behave nicely and get revenge on this forum with little jabs at people with whom you don't agree.

[Boilerman]

Old news or not, it’s now on the national news that we have Trump supporters here shouting “white power”. Of course people are going to wonder what is going on here.

I wouldn’t want to be the guy caught on the video doing the shouting.

[Gulfcoast]

So Trump made the mistake of retweeting a video of a golf cart Trump parade and when he realized that one of the participants yelled "White Power!" he immediately took the tweet down, as he should have.

I am so sick of hearing people talk to others in such a disparaging way. I have no energy for that type of nonsense and I wish that everyone could get along. TV is mostly a relaxed, peaceful place filled with retirees who are there because they want to play pickle ball, golf and make friends with others going through the same life stage. I have no room in my heart for all of this nasty controversy and I refuse to be embroiled in it.

[billethkid]

More impressive is how the agitator or the rest of the parade get no coverage from the camera or the report.

The agitator, reporter and camera person accomplished their goal.

They get a gold star for deceit.....The Villages gets a black eye!

And again as usual it all manages to get glossed over while focusing 100% on what Trump did or did not do.

Fake/distorted/targeted news mission accomplished.

[Gulfcoast]

More impressive is how the agitator or the rest of the parade get no coverage from the camera or the report.

The agitator, reporter and camera person accomplished their goal.

They get a gold star for deceit.....The Villages gets a black eye!

And again as usual it all manages to get glossed over while focusing 100% on what Trump did or did not do.

Fake/distorted/targeted news mission accomplished.

I don't even have to live there to see what happened.

[Topspinmo]

This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?

No, my friends have no agenda.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

My phone started chirping last night and hasn’t stopped since. Had to silence the dam thing. Why does the media need to constantly attack the Villages image? These attacks began many years ago, not just recently during these hyper divisive times.the president sent out the tweet at 7am of golf cart guy shouting our white power it stayed up on his site for 3 hours media covered the story , the president created the story

[Bucco]

More impressive is how the agitator or the rest of the parade get no coverage from the camera or the report.

The agitator, reporter and camera person accomplished their goal.

They get a gold star for deceit.....The Villages gets a black eye!

And again as usual it all manages to get glossed over while focusing 100% on what Trump did or did not do.

Fake/distorted/targeted news mission accomplished.

He is the spokesman for the most powerful nation in the world !!!! It has always been that way and always will be....why is this seem so different to anyone.

The entire video was tweeted.....the only thing that made national news was that comment.

Some folks do not understand that when you "retweet" or "forward" something, that is an endorsement.

No deceit......examples through history of "brown suits" becoming international news. Our house is our symbol and the spokesman for over 300 million folks.

[Bucco]

the president sent out the tweet at 7am of golf cart guy shouting our white power it stayed up on his site for 3 hours media covered the story , the president created the story

NOT the first time at all. First maybe for the Villages, but done often, and we have been assured by that house that the tweets are official government statements over and over again.

Sort of a"trial balloon" often

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

So Trump made the mistake of retweeting a video of a golf cart Trump parade and when he realized that one of the participants yelled "White Power!" he immediately took the tweet down, as he should have.

I am so sick of hearing people talk to others in such a disparaging way. I have no energy for that type of nonsense and I wish that everyone could get along. TV is mostly a relaxed, peaceful place filled with retirees who are there because they want to play pickle ball, golf and make friends with others going through the same life stage. I have no room in my heart for all of this nasty controversy and I refuse to be embroiled in it. where there were a lot of good people on both sides , last ke the guy who plowed his car into crowd killing a woman or the candlelight march with a he chant of the Jews will not replace it which was muted by Fox need until they had to play the audio, y s let’s just show clean cut white guys without h sting message

[Stu from NYC]

I would have liked to be at the Morse staff meeting this morning.

I actually saw the video on Forbes. There was a comment from somebody asking whether TV was a trailer park for old people!

That would have been interesting

[Stu from NYC]

So Trump made the mistake of retweeting a video of a golf cart Trump parade and when he realized that one of the participants yelled "White Power!" he immediately took the tweet down, as he should have.

I am so sick of hearing people talk to others in such a disparaging way. I have no energy for that type of nonsense and I wish that everyone could get along. TV is mostly a relaxed, peaceful place filled with retirees who are there because they want to play pickle ball, golf and make friends with others going through the same life stage. I have no room in my heart for all of this nasty controversy and I refuse to be embroiled in it.

Well said

[GoodLife]

Old news or not, it’s now on the national news that we have Trump supporters here shouting “white power”. Of course people are going to wonder what is going on here.

I wouldn’t want to be the guy caught on the video doing the shouting.

What the "news" didn't show you was that the lady in BLM shirt was walking up to each cart and saying " F U, Fing Nazis" Later she is interviewed and tells how it is so hard for her to live in TV.

The media is a complete joke. They don't report stories, they push agendas.

[Gulfcoast]

where there were a lot of good people on both sides , last ke the guy who plowed his car into crowd killing a woman or the candlelight march with a he chant of the Jews will not replace it which was muted by Fox need until they had to play the audio, y s let’s just show clean cut white guys without h sting message

I don't think that the golf cart parade was the least bit wrong or controversial. In this country we are allowed to show support for a candidate.

What was wrong was the way that some of the people began speaking to each other. Standing on the sidelines and hurling nasty insults at others, getting in their faces, standing in front of their golf carts to the point of actually touching their golf carts was not o.k. The nasty "White power!" remark made back was equally not o.k. It also had nothing to do with the nature of the parade - which was simply to show support for our president during a rather horrific time in our country.

[John_W]

If it wasn't for this woman standing in the middle of the street trying to disrupt a peaceful golf cart parade, while she yelled profanities there wouldn't of been any news. The fellow who yelled "White Power" was in retaliation to her yelling 'Where's your Hood. You say nasty things, and you'll get nasty things right back in your face. Can you image wearing a T-Shirt that said, Veterans while riding in your own golf cart, and having this woman jump out in front of you and shouting nasty things right in your face!!

https://www.witsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/nasty-woman-the-villages-trump-1200x630-1.jpg

[Bucco]

What the "news" didn't show you was that the lady in BLM shirt was walking up to each cart and saying " F U, Fing Nazis" Later she is interviewed and tells how it is so hard for her to live in TV.

The media is a complete joke. They don't report stories, they push agendas.

If retweeted and mentioned, it would have been.

[KEP721]

Today I was enjoying a lovely morning in New York. That quickly changed while watching a segment on Good Morning American which portrayed The Villages as a racist community. In the last few hours, I have received text messages from friends and family local and far who are aware that my husband and I own a place in The Villages. It seems that this particular segment was based on the voice of one person; however, it was not reported that way. And...I have a feeling that if this individual could take back his comment, he would do so. Can someone in the know shed light on what actually happened? I am certain there are many of us watching from afar who would appreciate honest information.

[Bucco]

If it wasn't for this woman standing in the middle of the street trying to disrupt a peaceful golf cart parade, while she yelled profanities there wouldn't of been any news. The fellow who yelled "White Power" was in retaliation to her yelling 'Where's your Hood. You say nasty things, and you'll get nasty things right back in your face. Can you image wearing a T-Shirt that said, Veterans while riding in your own golf cart, and having this woman jump out in front of you and shouting nasty things right in your face!!

https://www.witsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/nasty-woman-the-villages-trump-1200x630-1.jpg

Definition of justification
1a : the act or an instance of justifying something : VINDICATION
arguments offered in justification of their choice
b : an acceptable reason for doing something : something that justifies an act or way of behaving
could provide no justification for his decision

Synonyms for justification
Synonyms
alibi, apology, defense, excuse, plea, reason

[kstew43]

What the "news" didn't show you was that the lady in BLM shirt was walking up to each cart and saying " F U, Fing Nazis" Later she is interviewed and tells how it is so hard for her to live in TV.

The media is a complete joke. They don't report stories, they push agendas.

what about the other lady in the pink shirt at the end of the video shouting into every passing cart eat pus......sy equally shameful. I still can't believe this actually happened...

[OCsun]

At this point the damage is done. Thanks to President Trump, the entire video was posted for the world to see. He used the video for his personal needs and the media, both the so called "Fake News" and Fox News, used it for their personal needs. The only need of mine is how it makes us Villagers look to the world and the effect is has on the value of my house.
I wish all of this would stop.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

It seems no one wants to own up to the fact that the president started this thing and knew who was going to like this among his followers, and like usual denies the whole thing . I was at the memorial service at 2 pm everyone was respectful no anti trump signs , there were people there who I know are Republicans . We all knelt or tried to for the over 8 minutes it took George to die , the service was over at 2:30! I was one of last to leave the bandstand because of catching up with an old friend when I got to Barnes and Noble parking lot to get in my car the golf cart parade was still forming at 3pm It’s been said and I’ve overheard the last couple of weeks that this was a spillover from out memorial , nothing could be father from the truth

[mstraveller]

[Q:pray:UOTE=Michael Charles;1794395]This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?[/QUOTE]
I have lived in the Villages for 13 years. I have loved living here. Now I am ashamed!
Two of my family and friends, that I have been pushing to buy here. Called to say that they would never think of buying here.
Real Estate this may impact on you. For or Against.

[Madelaine Amee]

It would not surprise me if this was the last golf cart parade, or even parade, allowed within the confines of TV. We have a large group of black residents who live very quietly and keep to themselves. These are not people from the lower level of the income scale, they are professionals who just want what we all want, to live in a safe and beautiful place. I don't think they should be subjected to hearing someone scream racial slurs.

But then, I'm a pollyanna. I believe we all have the right to be treated in a decent manner no matter what color is our skin. I was lucky to have parents who were color blind and we brought our children up the same way. If the person screaming White Power was blind he would have no idea of black or white! It is learned behavior and has no place in our world.

[Gulfcoast]

That video was out there way before Trump tweeted it. I do think that it's important to see how citizens having a lawful parade in support of our president are being attacked and abused by "protesters". This is beginning to reach voter intimidation levels which is illegal last I heard.

[manaboutown]

If it wasn't for this woman standing in the middle of the street trying to disrupt a peaceful golf cart parade, while she yelled profanities there wouldn't of been any news. The fellow who yelled "White Power" was in retaliation to her yelling 'Where's your Hood. You say nasty things, and you'll get nasty things right back in your face. Can you image wearing a T-Shirt that said, Veterans while riding in your own golf cart, and having this woman jump out in front of you and shouting nasty things right in your face!!

https://www.witsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/nasty-woman-the-villages-trump-1200x630-1.jpg

That horrible woman instigated the unfortunate white power response which I almost missed watching the entire video. President Trump's team pulled it down three hours after it was posted, as soon as they realized the man's response to being relentlessly taunted and verbally assaulted by the vilest profanity imaginable coming from the piehole in the ugly mug of that disgusting obese old bat standing in front of his cart, blocking his passage. Honestly, I would have been strongly tempted to run her over or shoot her. I appreciate his forbearance.

She went on to yell the F word at every single cart as it went by throughout the length of the video. She is beyond disgusting. I hope she moves out of TV as she stated she hates it here on the video. That would make TV even better.

Of course the MSM picked up on one man's response when he literally could take no more. It reminded me of a cruel person poking a dog with a stick until it snarls back at its taunter. Even a calm and cool person can only take so much.

[ColdNoMore]

I have lived in the Villages for 13 years. I have loved living here. Now I am ashamed!
Two of my family and friends, that I have been pushing to buy here. Called to say that they would never think of buying here.


Real Estate this may impact on you.

For or Against.

Therein lies...the real question.

Only time will tell. :popcorn:

[OCsun]

That video was out there way before Trump tweeted it. I do think that it's important to see how citizens having a lawful parade in support of our president are being attacked and abused by "protesters". This is beginning to reach voter intimidation levels which is illegal last I heard.

My point exactly! The video was out there for a while yet most people did not know about it until The President re-tweeted it, for the purpose of stirring the pot. These kind of Tweets make him feel good but at the same time, the pot boiled over on The Villages.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

It would not surprise me if this was the last golf cart parade, or even parade, allowed within the confines of TV. We have a large group of black residents who live very quietly and keep to themselves. These are not people from the lower level of the income scale, they are professionals who just want what we all want, to live in a safe and beautiful place. I don't think they should be subjected to hearing someone scream racial slurs.

But then, I'm a pollyanna. I believe we all have the right to be treated in a decent manner no matter what color is our skin. I was lucky to have parents who were color blind and we brought our children up the same way. If the person screaming White Power was blind he would have no idea of black or white! It is learned behavior and has no place in our world. how black people feel or whether there should be more demonstrations or how much money or what kind of job they had.. . Well I can’t speak for black people . . anymore then I can for white people either

[mamamia54]

It seems no one wants to own up to the fact that the president started this thing and knew who was going to like this among his followers, and like usual denies the whole thing . I was at the memorial service at 2 pm everyone was respectful no anti trump signs , there were people there who I know are Republicans . We all knelt or tried to for the over 8 minutes it took George to die , the service was over at 2:30! I was one of last to leave the bandstand because of catching up with an old friend when I got to Barnes and Noble parking lot to get in my car the golf cart parade was still forming at 3pm It’s been said and I’ve overheard the last couple of weeks that this was a spillover from out memorial , nothing could be father from the truth

Kneel for George, really. How about kneeling for the police officers killed every day. How about kneeling for the military who come back with no legs and arms. How about kneeling for all women being abused, something like George holding a gun to a pregnant woman’s stomach. I do not condone anyone being killed but let’s be real. “George” was a felon, a convicted felon. Should he have died in the hands of a police officer, no. Should we make him a hero and talk about his legacy, what legacy. If anyone wants their cause to be taken seriously I suggest stop making “George” the second Jesus.

[Barb.callow]

NO STORY AIMED at The Villages.

The story was news because the leader of the free world with the largest bully pulpit that there is and who speaks for all of us....retweeted the video.

Otherwise it was old news from a week or so ago.

The story was not about The Villages, but it does bring "unwanted" press to us.

You can thank the President for the negative publicity.

[Gulfcoast]

My point exactly! The video was out there for a while yet most people did not know about it until The President re-tweeted it, for the purpose of stirring the pot. These kind of Tweets make him feel good but at the same time, the pot boiled over on The Villages.

No, we saw it. We just realized that the old lady instigating most of the nastiness was probably not mentally o.k., to put it mildly. We also realized that the retort from the one man being harassed was not representative of the entire community.

The video has simply gotten revived attention because the president retweeted it as if to say: "We see what is happening out there."

[GoodLife]

If retweeted and mentioned, it would have been.

The video Potus retweeted had the lady screaming obscenities at each cart in the parade.

The media cut that part out. (reason excessive profanities) LOL watch any movies lately?

[Bogie Shooter]

So Trump made the mistake of retweeting a video of a golf cart Trump parade and when he realized that one of the participants yelled "White Power!" he immediately took the tweet down, as he should have.

I am so sick of hearing people talk to others in such a disparaging way. I have no energy for that type of nonsense and I wish that everyone could get along. TV is mostly a relaxed, peaceful place filled with retirees who are there because they want to play pickle ball, golf and make friends with others going through the same life stage. I have no room in my heart for all of this nasty controversy and I refuse to be embroiled in it.

3 hours is not immediately.........

[Stu from NYC]

Kneel for George, really. How about kneeling for the police officers killed every day. How about kneeling for the military who come back with no legs and arms. How about kneeling for all women being abused, something like George holding a gun to a pregnant woman’s stomach. I do not condone anyone being killed but let’s be real. “George” was a felon, a convicted felon. Should he have died in the hands of a police officer, no. Should we make him a hero and talk about his legacy, what legacy. If anyone wants their cause to be taken seriously I suggest stop making “George” the second Jesus.

It is amazing that all of these so called black heroes have a rap sheet a mile long. Would think they could come up with a honest citizen to get behind.

[Stu from NYC]

That horrible woman instigated the unfortunate white power response which I almost missed watching the entire video. President Trump's team pulled it down three hours after it was posted, as soon as they realized the man's response to being relentlessly taunted and verbally assaulted by the vilest profanity imaginable coming from the piehole in the ugly mug of that disgusting obese old bat standing in front of his cart, blocking his passage. Honestly, I would have been strongly tempted to run her over or shoot her. I appreciate his forbearance.

She went on to yell the F word at every single cart as it went by throughout the length of the video. She is beyond disgusting. I hope she moves out of TV as she stated she hates it here on the video. That would make TV even better.

Of course the MSM picked up on one man's response when he literally could take no more. It reminded me of a cruel person poking a dog with a stick until it snarls back at its taunter. Even a calm and cool person can only take so much.

What a disgusting human being

[rustyp]

It does not matter to me what side you are on. Behavior that was displayed by supposedly grown educated adults was embarrassing to me. It took some doing but I finally convinced my friends and relatives that Leisureville was not at all representative of TV. Here we go again.

[GoodLife]

You can thank the President for the negative publicity.

You can thank the media for editing the video so that the Grantifa spewing obscenities at every cart was not seen.

[John_W]

The mainstream media chose to ignore the two loudmouth profanity laced woman, they didn't fit with the message they wanted to convey.

MSM This is not News - Honoring the President on his Birthday!!!


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Negative Image of Biden Supporters - Not News!!

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This is News, people shouting makes Headlines!!!

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[tvbound]

While the recent rise of Covid cases has pushed back our planned next trip to The Villages, with the hope of finding the home we want to purchase, like many other people across the country we are concerned about a lot of things that are going on these days.

[BossLady]

Adults behaving badly. Shaking my head...

[GoodLife]

No, we saw it. We just realized that the old lady instigating most of the nastiness was probably not mentally o.k., to put it mildly. We also realized that the retort from the one man being harassed was not representative of the entire community.

The video has simply gotten revived attention because the president retweeted it as if to say: "We see what is happening out there."

The old lady was interviewed at the cart parade. Her behavior can't be excused because some think she's crazy. She says it's very hard for her to live in TV.
She moved here from Connecticut where I guess it's ok to walk up to peaceful cart rallies and yell FU in people's faces.

Twitter (https://twitter.com/i/status/1277008254799929344)

[John_W]

While the recent rise of Covid cases has pushed back our planned next trip to The Villages, with the hope of finding the home we want to purchase, like many other people across the country we are concerned about a lot of things that are going on these days.

I just spoke with my neighbor, they had planned to leave Wednesday (July 1st) on the Autotrain and visit her sister in NY for a week. She just told me they had to cancel the trip because Cuomo told the people of NY, no visitors. I was surprised they were going when they told me a couple of weeks ago.

[Boomer]

The video Potus retweeted had the lady screaming obscenities at each cart in the parade.

The media cut that part out. (reason excessive profanities) LOL watch any movies lately?


Hello, GL,

You have been dysinformed.

Please allow me to enlighten you on the fact that the entire video is out there in the media. Uncut.

OK? Ready? Here we go:

1. Go to npr.org
2. There you will see the article about the tweet.
3. Click on the article title.
4. Scroll waaaaaaay down and there you will find a link to the uncut version. It is the tweet but you do not have to be a tweeter to see it.
5. Don’t miss the shout from the guy in the cart at the beginning.

At the bottom of the video, it says the tweet has had 9.1M views. :22yikes: — And that number refers to the tweet, the whole tweet, and nothing but the tweet.

I assume from your post history that you do not like NPR, and no doubt consider it your nemesis — one of them anyway. But, c’mon, branch out. It’s all there on NPR. Both sides. Uncut.

You’re welcome,
Boomer

[Gulfcoast]

The old lady was interviewed at the cart parade. Her behavior can't be excused because some think she's crazy. She says it's very hard for her to live in TV.
She moved here from Connecticut where I guess it's ok to walk up to peaceful cart rallies and yell FU in people's faces.

Twitter (https://twitter.com/i/status/1277008254799929344)

My guess is that her problems tend to follow her wherever she goes and that she is not a happy person anywhere. I, myself, could be very happy spending my days swimming, golfing, working out, shopping, listening to live entertainment, hanging out with friends....

I'm not sure what she finds so disagreeable about living in TV but no one is forcing her to live there.

[John_W]

I saw the complete video a week ago on Villages Talk Facebook. You watch it on youtube right now.

Trump Birthday Parade Hecklers Shouting Profanities (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6lZRIk3io4)

[Number 10 GI]

I've always heard about the proverbial "Village Idiot", well she has been found.

[gadaboutgal]

The video was out last week in its entirety on the "other" Villages online news. I watched it then and was embarrassed to see adults on both sides of politics displaying such childish, abhorrent behavior.
Then the President of the U.S. reposted it on his preferred communication form to bring it to the attention of the whole country. It took 3 hours for it to be taken down --while he was on the golf course.
Meanwhile it destroyed the reputation of The Villages and all who live here.
How long is this nonsense of tearing each other down going to continue!

[Luisa]

Typical racist, hateful, one sided news desperately looking for something to belittle us because of who we support. A group had a large “White Trash” banner along side a banner for the opponent on Bailey Trail, across from Lake Miona maybe a month ago. Many Villagers saw this. I WANT THIS ON THE NATIONAL NEWS! This is a racial slur! “White Supremacist” is also a racial slur used by the same people to demean white people for there own “power grab”.

[GoodLife]

Hello, GL,

You have been dysinformed.

Please allow me to enlighten you on the fact that the entire video is out there in the media. Uncut.

OK? Ready? Here we go:

1. Go to npr.org
2. There you will see the article about the tweet.
3. Click on the article title.
4. Scroll waaaaaaay down and there you will find a link to the uncut version. It is the tweet but you do not have to be a tweeter to see it.
5. Don’t miss the shout from the guy in the cart at the beginning.

At the bottom of the video, it says the tweet has had 9.1M views. :22yikes: — And that number refers to the tweet, the whole tweet, and nothing but the tweet.

I assume from your post history that you do not like NPR, and no doubt consider it your nemesis — one of them anyway. But, c’mon, branch out. It’s all there on NPR. Both sides. Uncut.

You’re welcome,
Boomer

I'm aware the video can be seen in it's entirety on the internet. But virtually every media story on this mentions the "white Power" aspect, not the FUs and Nazis yelled at each cart.

Here's the video clip CNN ran, just the white power, none of the FUs

Trump 'white power' retweet: President thanks 'great people' shown in Twitter video - CNNPolitics (https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/28/politics/trump-tweet-supporters-man-chants-white-power/index.html)

Bing search

Trump retweets white power from supporter

84,300,000 results, now check how many of those stories include mention or video of the obscenity hurling protesters at the parade

Jake Tapper interviewed 3 different people on the video, Scott, Azar and somebody else. He only talked about the white power part, not the FUs

The NPR article you cite has no mention of the obscenties being yelled out by the protesters:


A video shared by President Trump on Twitter Sunday includes a man who appears to be a Trump supporter saying "white power" in response to protesters. In the video, apparently taken at The Villages, a retirement community in Florida, people wearing Trump shirts and with Trump signs on their golf carts drive by protesters yelling insults at them and about the president.
In one exchange — eight seconds into the two-minute video — a white man holding a sign that says "Make America Sane Again," a reference to Trump's campaign slogan, yells: "Where's your white hood?" In response, a white man driving a golf cart with signs reading "Trump 2020" and "America First" yells back "

Yeah that's fair and balanced, it was only insults, not FU and Fing Nazis


your welcome

[Lottoguy]

It also draws attention to the demographic of the people who live here. Think about that.

[Gulfcoast]

The video was out last week in its entirety on the "other" Villages online news. I watched it then and was embarrassed to see adults on both sides of politics displaying such childish, abhorrent behavior.
Then the President of the U.S. reposted it on his preferred communication form to bring it to the attention of the whole country. It took 3 hours for it to be taken down --while he was on the golf course.
Meanwhile it destroyed the reputation of The Villages and all who live here.
How long is this nonsense of tearing each other down going to continue!

Nah. People aren't stupid. Anyone watching the uncut video, which is what Trump posted, could see that there was stupidity on both sides but that the main instigator was that woman. The media is the one who routinely posts little snippets of videos out of context just to get a rise out of people - so if you are unhappy with their "editing" you should direct your complaints to the ones doing the actual editing.

I'm not going to let the media bully me away from what really seems to be a nice community and a good group of people.

[Lottoguy]

I don't understand how you can call it fake? Did the guy in golf cart not say those words? Hardly fake when you see it and hear in the first 8 seconds of the video. It was also terrible what the rest were saying in that video. I can only imagine what the next one in a couple of months is going to sound like.

[Jack58033]

Media attacks? Where did I hear that before?

[ColdNoMore]

Hello, GL,

You have been dysinformed.

Please allow me to enlighten you on the fact that the entire video is out there in the media. Uncut.

OK? Ready? Here we go:

1. Go to npr.org
2. There you will see the article about the tweet.
3. Click on the article title.
4. Scroll waaaaaaay down and there you will find a link to the uncut version. It is the tweet but you do not have to be a tweeter to see it.
5. Don’t miss the shout from the guy in the cart at the beginning.

At the bottom of the video, it says the tweet has had 9.1M views. :22yikes: — And that number refers to the tweet, the whole tweet, and nothing but the tweet.

I assume from your post history that you do not like NPR, and no doubt consider it your nemesis — one of them anyway. But, c’mon, branch out. It’s all there on NPR. Both sides. Uncut.

You’re welcome,
Boomer

Very helpful...thank you. :thumbup:

[billethkid]

I don't understand how you can call it fake? Did the guy in golf cart not say those words? Hardly fake when you see it and hear in the first 8 seconds of the video. It was also terrible what the rest were saying in that video. I can only imagine what the next one in a couple of months is going to sound like.

The REAL players in the tape...you know the other 99% of parade participants and protestors that behaved getting their point across.

So what is fake.

The bully foul mouthed woman and the sucker who took her bait......DO NOT REPRESENT The Villages or the event......it represented the 1% minority view of a riot instigating, politically driven, inconsiderate woman.
While practicing her 1st amendment right to free speech, intimidating/baiting others trying to do the same thing.

[Gulfcoast]

Typical racist, hateful, one sided news desperately looking for something to belittle us because of who we support. A group had a large “White Trash” banner along side a banner for the opponent on Bailey Trail, across from Lake Miona maybe a month ago. Many Villagers saw this. I WANT THIS ON THE NATIONAL NEWS! This is a racial slur! “White Supremacist” is also a racial slur used by the same people to demean white people for there own “power grab”.

Maybe it's just me, but the image that sticks in my mind is of Biden walking out on that cemetery on Memorial Day, all dressed in black with a black mask over his face and black sun glasses on - straight outta of the Godfather. And the next thing you know all hell is breaking loose.

Now we've got the media associating Trump's image with so called "White Supremacists". If the media has to destroy the reputation of an entire community to make their point, so be it.

The whole thing is very inflammatory and actually quite scary.

[JoMar]

Nah. People aren't stupid. Anyone watching the uncut video, which is what Trump posted, could see that there was stupidity on both sides but that the main instigator was that woman. The media is the one who routinely posts little snippets of videos out of context just to get a rise out of people - so if you are unhappy with their "editing" you should direct your complaints to the ones doing the actual editing.

I'm not going to let the media bully me away from what really seems to be a nice community and a good group of people.

Majority of us are nice people.....there are ignorant and stupid people on both sides. I don't view the media being the bully, in the current climate reporting on anything racist is their responsibility, as is pointing out that Florida is a huge hot spot approaching epicenter status. We can fix both but because we chose not isn't the media's fault...it's ours.

[Luisa]

What the "news" didn't show you was that the lady in BLM shirt was walking up to each cart and saying " F U, Fing Nazis" Later she is interviewed and tells how it is so hard for her to live in TV.

The media is a complete joke. They don't report stories, they push agendas.
Glad to hear the real truth. I thought there was more to the story, but as usual the media only reports one side. Use to hear black power all the time and that was perfectly acceptable. I saw Mexican flags with Mexican pride written on them in my home town in California and they are sold on Walmart site. Can you imagine the outrage if we had white pride flags. But what is new.

[Luisa]

What a disgusting human being
My thoughts exactly. The real story needs to be on national news.

[JPFTZG]

I wondered what kind of response the video and the President's tweet would get in TV.
The whole thing was a mess on both sides but the biggest loser will be the reputation of TV . I understand people can have events to support their side but the frequent Trump rallies and signs on their carts are there not only to support the President but to provoke anger on the other side. I think in these very emotional times it would be best if every one backed off on events that will raise tensions. I have been in the Villages for many years and the underlying political atmosphere is not a healthy one. There are many good people in the villages who are being dragged down by events such as this. The Villages reputation has been seriously hurt, how about calming down everybody

[Luisa]

Majority of us are nice people.....there are ignorant and stupid people on both sides. I don't view the media being the bully, in the current climate reporting on anything racist is their responsibility, as is pointing out that Florida is a huge hot spot approaching epicenter status. We can fix both but because we chose not isn't the media's fault...it's ours.
The media is racist.

[Gulfcoast]

I wondered what kind of response the video and the President's tweet would get in TV.
The whole thing was a mess on both sides but the biggest loser will be the reputation of TV . I understand people can have events to support their side but the frequent Trump rallies and signs on their carts are there not only to support the President but to provoke anger on the other side. I think in these very emotional times it would be best if every one backed off on events that will raise tensions. I have been in the Villages for many years and the underlying political atmosphere is not a healthy one. There are many good people in the villages who are being dragged down by events such as this. The Villages reputation has been seriously hurt, how about calming down everybody

I guess the question is, will it be o.k. for U.S. citizens to go to campaign rallies? What if Trump or Biden comes to speak at TV? Will we be harassed for going to hear them speak?

When it comes time to vote, will we feel safe doing so? Is it o.k. to have a political bumper sticker on your car or will an angry mob descend on you and scare you away from the polling place.

We need to control ourselves plain and simple. There was nothing wrong with the Trump golf cart parade. There were no offensive banners, no one was shouting ugly things UNTIL the so called "protesters" got in their faces and turned things nasty. This golf cart parade would never have made it into the news at all if that one woman had just stayed home that day.

[GoodLife]

Grantifa, the FU screaming woman, obviously wanted to provoke a response.

I'd love to see somebody walk up to some Black Lives Matter protesters, actual black BLM protesters, and scream in their face "FU ya Fing Nazi"

You might get more than a white power salute.

[Boilerman]

If it wasn't for this woman standing in the middle of the street trying to disrupt a peaceful golf cart parade, while she yelled profanities there wouldn't of been any news. The fellow who yelled "White Power" was in retaliation to her yelling 'Where's your Hood. You say nasty things, and you'll get nasty things right back in your face. Can you image wearing a T-Shirt that said, Veterans while riding in your own golf cart, and having this woman jump out in front of you and shouting nasty things right in your face!!

https://www.witsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/nasty-woman-the-villages-trump-1200x630-1.jpg

The man in your photo doesn’t appear to be the man who yelled “white power”. If you watch the video, the nasty women doesn’t seem to be around when that happens.

It doesn’t mean the man yelling “white power” wasn’t harassed - it looks like all the trump supporters were being screamed at as they drove by.

[gatorbill1]

I don't know about anyone else, but I would not want to be in the same club as the person who makes such a racist comment. Was he thrown out????

[Michael Charles]

This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?

So, would anybody like to comment on the question I asked in my original post?

[Gulfcoast]

So, would anybody like to comment on my original post?

Tell your friends/family to watch the entire video, send them the link. Context is everything. Don't believe the media spin on things, use your own eyes and good judgement.

[ColdNoMore]

I don't know about anyone else, but I would not want to be in the same club as the person who makes such a racist comment. Was he thrown out????

Ditto. :ohdear:

[Madelaine Amee]

Majority of us are nice people.....there are ignorant and stupid people on both sides. I don't view the media being the bully, in the current climate reporting on anything racist is their responsibility, as is pointing out that Florida is a huge hot spot approaching epicenter status. We can fix both but because we chose not isn't the media's fault...it's ours.

Yours is the best post on this whole thread. Thank you for bringing some commonsense to this hot mess.

Both political sides are at boiling point right now, and it takes very little fora situation like this to boil over into something physical. That is all we need to show the world a bunch of old people rolling around in the dust.

[John_W]

I guess the question is, will it be o.k. for U.S. citizens to go to campaign rallies? What if Trump or Biden comes to speak at TV? Will we be harassed for going to hear them speak?



No major Democratic candidate has come here to campaign, they know they don't have chance. However, if we didn't have the virus, it would a good year if it's like in the past. I remember when Fox & Friends Morning Show were here and Foreigner played live, that was a huge crowd at LSL.

Fox & Friends and Foreigner Rocks The Villages (https://video.foxnews.com/v/1167860160001#sp=show-clips)

[ColdNoMore]

Yours is the best post on this whole thread. Thank you for bringing some commonsense to this hot mess.

Both political sides are at boiling point right now, and it takes very little fora situation like this to boil over into something physical. That is all we need to show the world a bunch of old people rolling around in the dust.

Thanks a whole lot...for that visual. :oops:







:D


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[billethkid]

Do we need to bring back the water cannons of yester year?

[Madelaine Amee]

No major Democratic candidate has come here to campaign, they know they don't have chance. However, if we didn't have the virus, it would a good year if it's like in the past. I remember when Fox & Friends Morning Show were here and Foreigner played live, that was a huge crowd at LSL.

Fox & Friends and Foreigner Rocks The Villages (https://video.foxnews.com/v/1167860160001#sp=show-clips)

John, if you research Democrats coming to campaign in TV, you will find that they are not allowed to do so. Biden came a couple of years ago and his bus was not allowed to stay, his bus drove into SS and he was asked to move on and out of TV. I believe I am right in saying that Obama was not allowed to campaign in TV. If you wanted to hear or see them you had to leave TV. You can search Biden and Obama campaigning in TV to read the real story. If Biden should win in 2020 it will be interesting to see how TV handles it.

[Bucco]

The REAL players in the tape...you know the other 99% of parade participants and protestors that behaved getting their point across.

So what is fake.

The bully foul mouthed woman and the sucker who took her bait......DO NOT REPRESENT The Villages or the event......it represented the 1% minority view of a riot instigating, politically driven, inconsiderate woman.
While practicing her 1st amendment right to free speech, intimidating/baiting others trying to do the same thing.

As always, you blame "somebody else", or the media.

WHO CREATED THE NATIONAL STORY ? It was created by a retweet, and of course you blame everyone and everything else.

There would be NO STORY if not for the tweet. Why do you ignore that ? I am sure there were bad behaviors on both side, and believe me, as the pot gets stirred every single day it will get worse.

As a former customer of P until I left simply because the open, loud, blatant actions (selling water with the name, jewelry carrying the name, soliciting comments from actual strangers..we were not the only couple to stop going there..this was approx 7 months ago) were not what I considered calm in the morning.

The activities were not sponsored by P, but a small group, but loud customers

[justjim]

NO STORY AIMED at The Villages.

The story was news because the leader of the free world with the largest bully pulpit that there is and who speaks for all of us....retweeted the video.

Otherwise it was old news from a week or so ago.

The story was not about The Villages, but it does bring "unwanted" press to us.

Sorry to say but you are spot on. The person shouting what people consider “white supremacy remarks” doesn’t help the image of The Villages. These parades should require a permit and signs should be required to be civil IMHO. Public streets are just that public streets but the golf carts that get there by multi-modal paths are private and belong to residents of The Villages. We “the residents” pay for them and pay to maintain them. Personally I’m “tired” of all the nonsense. People our age should act like adults and be civil toward each other. Sorry for the rant...

[Bucco]

Sorry to say but you are spot on. The person shouting what people consider “white supremacy remarks” doesn’t help the image of The Villages. These parades should require a permit and signs should be required to be civil IMHO. Public streets are just that public streets but the golf carts that get there by multi-modal paths are private and belong to residents of The Villages. We “the residents” pay for them and pay to maintain them. Personally I’m “tired” of all the nonsense. People our age should act like adults and be civil toward each other. Sorry for the rant...

Cannot say much but I agree with you.

The accusations and personal attacks follow a pattern, just when our country needs the the opposite.

[billethkid]

As always, you blame "somebody else", or the media.

WHO CREATED THE NATIONAL STORY ? It was created by a retweet, and of course you blame everyone and everything else.

There would be NO STORY if not for the tweet. Why do you ignore that ? I am sure there were bad behaviors on both side, and believe me, as the pot gets stirred every single day it will get worse.

As a former customer of P until I left simply because the open, loud, blatant actions (selling water with the name, jewelry carrying the name, soliciting comments from actual strangers..we were not the only couple to stop going there..this was approx 7 months ago) were not what I considered calm in the morning.

The activities were not sponsored by P, but a small group, but loud customers

Not looking for blame.....just trying to focus on the real culprits/agitators.
There is no doubt about the selective manipulation and omission of what has been reported....including Trumps response.

[Bucco]

Not looking for blame.....just trying to focus on the real culprits/agitators.
There is no doubt about the selective manipulation and omission of what has been reported....including Trumps response.

That response has been well overused, don't you think ?

Nothing was omitted...you can see it all just about anywhere.

I haven't read about any response to this mornings tweet showing folks pointing guns at peaceful walkers encounters to the city hall.

It is always an error, not briefed or something. But in any case, not "my" fault. Stand up and take responsibility...something I have seen you post on here.

[Stu from NYC]

John, if you research Democrats coming to campaign in TV, you will find that they are not allowed to do so. Biden came a couple of years ago and his bus was not allowed to stay, his bus drove into SS and he was asked to move on and out of TV. I believe I am right in saying that Obama was not allowed to campaign in TV. If you wanted to hear or see them you had to leave TV. You can search Biden and Obama campaigning in TV to read the real story. If Biden should win in 2020 it will be interesting to see how TV handles it.

I do not care for either Obama or Biden but they should be able to campaign here. Listen respectfully and vote your choice.

[John_W]

...You can search Biden and Obama campaigning in TV to read the real story. If Biden should win in 2020 it will be interesting to see how TV handles it.

Since the Morse Family (developer) contribute a lot to the Republican campaign election, I think they handle it the same as always, No Dems allowed.

I have to admit when I was 6 years old I shook Adlai Stevenson hand when he was running against Eisenhower. It was in Winter Haven and we had gone to Cypress Garden to see the show (now Legoland). My dad heard on the news that his bus was stopping downtown, and our motel was across the street. So we walked over and watched his bus come in. I actually can remember the event, he got off and there was maybe 4 people waiting, so he shook all our hands and got back on the bus and left.

https://www.insidehook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1638px-De_NAVO_Conferentie_in_Den_Haag__aankomst_de_heer_ Stevenson_op_Schiphol_Bestanddeelnr_916-4231.jpg?fit=1638%2C1080

[Madelaine Amee]

Since the Morse Family (developer) contribute a lot to the Republican campaign election, I think they handle it the same as always, No Dems allowed.

I have to admit when I was 6 years old I shook Adlai Stevenson hand when he was running against Eisenhower. It was in Winter Haven and we had gone to Cypress Garden to see the show (now Legoland). My dad heard on the news that his bus was stopping downtown, and our motel was across the street. So we walked over and watched his bus come in. I actually can remember the event, he got off and there was maybe 4 people waiting, so he shook all our hands and got back on the bus and left.

https://www.insidehook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1638px-De_NAVO_Conferentie_in_Den_Haag__aankomst_de_heer_ Stevenson_op_Schiphol_Bestanddeelnr_916-4231.jpg?fit=1638%2C1080

Similarily, I am a life long Democrat, but I had the honor to meet and talk to President H.W. Bush and his wife while they were campaigning in NH. He was charming as was his wife. Barbara. At the time I was working for a major contributor to Pres. Bush' campaign and I got to see them for a couple of days. These were the days when nobody asked you what you were .... politically. At the time I had young sons and Mrs. Bush asked about them and what plans I had for them, she did say don't let them go into politics.

I considered it an honor to meet an American President and his party affiliation did not matter.

[Gulfcoast]

I do not care for either Obama or Biden but they should be able to campaign here. Listen respectfully and vote your choice.

I grew up in the DC area and I have always respected the President of the United States. I may not have always voted for them, I may not always agree with their views but I would never be overtly disrespectful of them or any candidate running for office.

But, I must admit, I would be happy to live in TV at this point even (especially!) if that means that Dem candidates will be staying away. You can't be everything to everybody.

[Kenswing]

I grew up in the DC area and I have always respected the President of the United States. I may not have always voted for them, I may not always agree with their views but I would never be overtly disrespectful of them or any candidate running for office.

But, I must admit, I would be happy to live in TV at this point even (especially!) if that means that Dem candidates will be staying away. You can't be everything to everybody.
That's probably the first post of yours that I don't totally agree with.

I think candidates of all parties should have equal access. If I don't want to hear what a certain candidate has to say I don't have to attend their function.

[Bucco]

Similarily, I am a life long Democrat, but I had the honor to meet and talk to President H.W. Bush and his wife while they were campaigning in NH. He was charming as was his wife. Barbara. At the time I was working for a major contributor to Pres. Bush' campaign and I got to see them for a couple of days. These were the days when nobody asked you what you were .... politically. At the time I had young sons and Mrs. Bush asked about them and what plans I had for them, she did say don't let them go into politics.

I considered it an honor to meet an American President and his party affiliation did not matter.

Great story about an absolutely wonderful man.

Having spent most of my adult life actually working in politics (Republican), I recall fondly when in DC never being asked and NEVER heard people simply generally classify other Americans by their party affiliation.

The Bush family were/are simply great, and I feel for the verbal abuse they had to withstand.

[duffer4384]

The Villages needs to crack down on golf cart parades of this sort. I didn't move here to have politics shoved down my throat by people that have forgotten that we are retired and supposed to be living out our years having fun. Get a life or move please

[Lindsyburnsy]

It was started by a Tweet by you know who. I didn’t hear about it until then.
My phone started chirping last night and hasn’t stopped since. Had to silence the dam thing. Why does the media need to constantly attack the Villages image? These attacks began many years ago, not just recently during these hyper divisive times.

[Joe V.]

The Villages needs to crack down on golf cart parades of this sort. I didn't move here to have politics shoved down my throat by people that have forgotten that we are retired and supposed to be living out our years having fun. Get a life or move please

I do not participate in this stuff however I thought The Villages was still apart of America? You know, free speech and all that.

[Lindsyburnsy]

One woman? No one forced the guy in the cart to say what he did. And why would he choose to say those words? I guess the question is, will it be o.k. for U.S. citizens to go to campaign rallies? What if Trump or Biden comes to speak at TV? Will we be harassed for going to hear them speak?

When it comes time to vote, will we feel safe doing so? Is it o.k. to have a political bumper sticker on your car or will an angry mob descend on you and scare you away from the polling place.

We need to control ourselves plain and simple. There was nothing wrong with the Trump golf cart parade. There were no offensive banners, no one was shouting ugly things UNTIL the so called "protesters" got in their faces and turned things nasty. This golf cart parade would never have made it into the news at all if that one woman had just stayed home that day.

[mills3186]

My phone started chirping last night and hasn’t stopped since. Had to silence the dam thing. Why does the media need to constantly attack the Villages image? These attacks began many years ago, not just recently during these hyper divisive times.

They are not attacking The Villages, only showing what someone said. Unfortunately it poorly reflects on all of us.

[Nucky]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: One week of peace! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

This behavior is going to get out of hand! Not from me!

At our age did anyone ever hear about Live & Let Live?

I'm sorry this Scared our Community! Everybody I know from New Jersey called or texted to help me be aware of my surroundings. :ohdear:

[Marvic 1]

Recently - It looks like to me that the WHITE PEOPLE are the ones destroying this country, just look around open your eyes and see for yourself!
................. SHAME! :sad:

[billethkid]

While the recent rise of Covid cases has pushed back our planned next trip to The Villages, with the hope of finding the home we want to purchase, like many other people across the country we are concerned about a lot of things that are going on these days.

Don't let the significantly less than one percent aberration change
your views of TV character.
The other 99.+++% overwhelming disapprove of such vile inconsiderate behavior.

[Bucco]

Actually it was started by an in your face foul mouthed, bully-woman that had no respect for anybody else's rights. Who amazingly had a camera ready...imagine that!

Who have you ever met anybody in TV that behaves like that?

Everyone, at some time, should accept FACTS.

This thread is about "TV in the national news".

The ONLY...ONLY...reason this is in the national news is because the leader of the free world sent it around the world under his name.

The woman you speak of could be foul mouthed or a bully, but she did not cause the nationalnews to care.

You certainly have the right to deflect all you want, but the truth and facts do not support your deflection.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The old lady was interviewed at the cart parade. Her behavior can't be excused because some think she's crazy. She says it's very hard for her to live in TV.
She moved here from Connecticut where I guess it's ok to walk up to peaceful cart rallies and yell FU in people's faces.

Twitter (https://twitter.com/i/status/1277008254799929344)

There are no cart rallies in Connecticut, peaceful or otherwise. But no, the phrase you refer to won't ruffle most peoples' feathers there. We kinda stopped with the pinky-lifting pseudo-elitist nonsense by the time we reached high school and realized our great-grandmothers were fuddy-duddies.

[Bucco]

Don't let the significantly less than one percent aberration change
your views of TV character.
The other 99.+++% overwhelming disapprove of such vile inconsiderate behavior.

Actually, my suggestion to TVBOUND would be to continue to read TOTV, and you will get a sampling of what citizens of this community are all about.

I have been here for 20 years now and I would recommend it. However, as so many post on here.....lots folks who live here believe one way only.

After 20 years here for me and 13 years on TOTV, I am repulsed by the activities on social media, and recently on our streets.

Still, I find these are extremes in behavior. I have found ways to navigate the hate, but it is an issue that grows here and needs consideration.

[Gulfcoast]

One woman? No one forced the guy in the cart to say what he did. And why would he choose to say those words?

She/they were using abusive and profane language towards him, comparing him to Hitler, calling him a racist, etc all because he was driving his decorated golf cart in a Trump parade.

It was not just this one particular protester that was being offensive, there were others but that particular protester was off the rails bad. That guy lost his cool and said what he did. I'm not defending his words even a little bit. What he said was wrong and unacceptable. But what that woman and those other protesters were saying to those golf cart riders was also wrong, unacceptable and very inflammatory.

Imagine if I came up to you and called you every 4 letter word in the book, accused you of being a racist, videotaped your reaction to my offensive words and then only posted your reaction to my words (cutting what I said to you completely out) - "Look at how rude the people in TV are to newcomers!" - that would not be very fair would it?

[Steven carrier]

I hope this incident didn't just put a target on TV in the eyes of ANTIFA/BLM and protesters. Only time will tell.

[Stu from NYC]

The Villages needs to crack down on golf cart parades of this sort. I didn't move here to have politics shoved down my throat by people that have forgotten that we are retired and supposed to be living out our years having fun. Get a life or move please

A peaceful rally with people showing respect for those with opposing opinions is fine and would be very unhappy if this was not allowed.

[Bucco]

The Unreverald Al Sharpton might be visiting the "white power" dude...OUCH

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[rustyp]

For sale by owner - very nice house on golf course. Neighbors are still the best.

[Stu from NYC]

To all those who have visited this forum and posted doubts about The Villages as a result of all this, take note of the last two posts prior to this. It has become the norm.

I, personally, do not understand hate. It has such a terrible effect on folks. I can disagree totally on issue driven items, but never hate. I am repulsed by moral transgressions, but forgiving in the end recognizing contrition. I absolutely am repulsed by lying.

But even on the last two I mention, I cannot reach the venom that is becoming the norm on this forum

We have just been here for just over 4 months and overwhelming we have found good folks to be living here. Put 125,000 people in one place and you will get some bad apples just think they post in here.

[Bucco]

We have just been here for just over 4 months and overwhelming we have found good folks to be living here. Put 125,000 people in one place and you will get some bad apples just think they post in here.

You are correct.

I deleted my last post because I was becoming what I do not like. A judge.

I have 20 years here now. Love it and love my neighbors. I am not happy with the attitude that has invaded this forum (on which I have posted for 13years)

[Kerry Azz]

Old news or not, it’s now on the national news that we have Trump supporters here shouting “white power”. Of course people are going to wonder what is going on here.

I wouldn’t want to be the guy caught on the video doing the shouting.

The Husband and wife shouting White Power are both guilty Of behavior unbecoming of a villager. Their neighbors must love having them in their neighborhood. America’s Friendliest hometown, give me a break seeing these old fools in their golf carts and cars with all their foolish signs are disgraceful and ludicrous and makes them look like white trailer trash.
I thought this was my slice of happiness but I’m thinking moving here was a huge mistake. 10 years ago this was a much different place. In the past couple of years it’s become a community of misfits.:MOJE_whot:

[Kerry Azz]

What a foolish reply!

[John_W]

I grew up in the DC area and I have always respected the President of the United States. I may not have always voted for them, I may not always agree with their views but I would never be overtly disrespectful of them or any candidate running for office.

But, I must admit, I would be happy to live in TV at this point even (especially!) if that means that Dem candidates will be staying away. You can't be everything to everybody.

Are you a Redskin fan? What part of the Gulf coast are you coming from? I'm a Ravens fan, I was at their first game n 1996 at Memorial Stadium, but grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. (St. Pete High School '68).

I thought this was my slice of happiness but I’m thinking moving here was a huge mistake. 10 years ago this was a much different place. In the past couple of years it’s become a community of misfits.

Been here 9 years July 5th. I wouldn't live anywhere else but here. If you think this is bad, just imagine the real world where people have to work for living and can't find a job right now. Young people all around, rioting, protesting, looting, killing, and two old ladies yelling at men in golf carts and they yell back, that is scary? Don't leave the compound!!


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[davem4616]

I've always heard about the proverbial "Village Idiot", well she has been found.


exactly...wow, what a very troubled woman....scary...such unhappiness. she should think about going back to where she came from...she might be more relaxed and happier

happy to know that she doesn't live in my Village

this is the reason that I never put any signs on my car or on the lawn...ya just never know
what someone that has been pushed over the edge might do

[Gulfcoast]

Are you a Redskin fan? What part of the Gulf coast are you coming from? I'm a Ravens fan, I was at their first game n 1996 at Memorial Stadium, but grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. (St. Pete High School '68).



Been here 9 years July 5th. I wouldn't live anywhere else but here. If you think this is bad, just imagine the real world where people have to work for living and can't find a job right now. Young people all around, rioting, protesting, looting, killing, and two old ladies yelling at men in golf carts and they yell back, that is scary? Don't leave the compound!!


.

I've been a longtime Redskins fans but my husband and kids have their own teams. Long story short, we don't watch too many Skin's games these days but I will always have a soft spot for them. We've never gotten into the Ravens but we are definitely a family of Nationals baseball fans. We're in NW Florida close to Navarre Beach/Gulf Breeze. We've driven by St Petersburg before on our way to Anna Maria Island which is one of my favorite places to be in Florida so far. I like that TV is only a couple of hours away from Anna Maria island - I can see us taking advantage of the proximity on a regular basis.

In the meantime, we're enjoying the beautiful beaches in our neck of the woods and I am grateful to be living in Florida now in spite of this stupid virus (Covid-19 Please Go Away!).

[John_W]

I've been a longtime Redskins fans but my husband and kids have their own teams. Long story short, we don't watch too many Skin's games these days but I will always have a soft spot for them. We've never gotten into the Ravens but we are definitely a family of Nationals baseball fans. We're in NW Florida close to Navarre Beach/Gulf Breeze. We've driven by St Petersburg before on our way to Anna Maria Island which is one of my favorite places to be in Florida so far. I like that TV is only a couple of hours away from Anna Maria island - I can see us taking advantage of the proximity on a regular basis.

In the meantime, we're enjoying the beautiful beaches in our neck of the woods and I am grateful to be living in Florida now in spite of this stupid virus (Covid-19 Please Go Away!).

I know what you mean, I might not watch much NFL this year, depends on how this kneeling thing goes, plus the skins haven't exactly been a powerhouse. Also, I use to live in Pensacola, my best friend from the Army and working in Pensacola lives in Navarre, his name is Dean Trosper and he lives on Emma Way, you wouldn't have known him would you? I know it's long shot, but who knows.

They made Jaws 2 at Navarre Beach in '78 and the crew stayed at the Holiday Inn Holidome on the beach and I watched some of filming and saw the sharks. The hotel was 7 stories high and got destroyed in a hurricane in 1995.

[Gulfcoast]

A peaceful rally with people showing respect for those with opposing opinions is fine and would be very unhappy if this was not allowed.

I feel the same way. When I lived in the DC area we often had the presidential motorcade come into nearby areas. Once I was at a restaurant and the Secret Service came in while my friend and I were just beginning to look at the menu. A waiter warned us that if we stayed there to eat we would be there for awhile because the president was coming. I had kids to pick up within the hour so I had to hurry up and get out of there. I was not a big fan of that particular president but meeting him would have been an honor all the same.

That said, a simple golf cart parade isn't going to be enough to rattle my cage. I would never stand on the sidelines giving a Biden golf cart parade the stink eye. It bothers me to see so called "protesters" (either side) being so uncivil to others. That's the sort of stuff that I would like to see cracked down on.

[Gulfcoast]

I know what you mean, I might not watch much NFL this year, depends on how this kneeling thing goes, plus the skins haven't exactly been a powerhouse. Also, I use to live in Pensacola, my best friend from the Army and working in Pensacola lives in Navarre, his name is Dean Trosper and he lives on Emma Way, you wouldn't have known him would you? I know it's long shot, but who knows.

They made Jaws 2 at Navarre Beach in '78 and the crew stayed at the Holiday Inn Holidome on the beach and I watched some of filming and saw the sharks. The hotel was 7 stories high and got destroyed in a hurricane in 1995.

No, I haven't met your friend but I do love Navarre Beach. It's beautiful but it has also been discovered. There was a time when it was a best kept secret from what I understand. We do enjoy it here.

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

The lady on the video using the F Bomb at her neighbor in the golf cart sure did not represent Florida's Friendliest Hometown. She was pretty disgraceful.

[Northwoods]

So, would anybody like to comment on the question I asked in my original post?

I'd be happy to. I had 2 friends ask me what the heck was going on in The Villages (neither lives here). I sent both of them a link to the ENTIRE video.
After watching that both couldn't believe how disgusting and aggressive that woman was.
They totally changed their opinion of the news article.
SO... the whole truth showed an accurate view of what happened.

[Northwoods]

The Husband and wife shouting White Power are both guilty Of behavior unbecoming of a villager. Their neighbors must love having them in their neighborhood. America’s Friendliest hometown, give me a break seeing these old fools in their golf carts and cars with all their foolish signs are disgraceful and ludicrous and makes them look like white trailer trash.
I thought this was my slice of happiness but I’m thinking moving here was a huge mistake. 10 years ago this was a much different place. In the past couple of years it’s become a community of misfits.:MOJE_whot:

So do you think the woman shouting "Nazi and Fu@k Trump" should be the poster child for The VIllages?
I don't think either side should be proud of this video.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The lady on the video using the F Bomb at her neighbor in the golf cart sure did not represent Florida's Friendliest Hometown. She was pretty disgraceful.

The guy yelling "white power" - sadly - does represent a very loud minority of the VIllages. Yes they're the minority - the people with that attitude. But they're loud. And they're now national news thanks to a single tweet by the country's leader.

[Bikeracer2009]

It's an unfortunate situation and the timing couldn't be any worse. Antifa, BLM and white supremacist groups are all planning demonstrations Thursday thru Saturday. Some reports suggest that fireworks will be used to disguise gun fire and to desensitize people to explosions. I was told that Antifa plans to attack Gettysburg? I did not bother to research this information but what I was told is that a possible plan is to set fires to homes and shoot the occupants as they run out. This sounds horrible and hopefully it's not true. We've already seen how cunning crooks can be, calling in hundreds of 911 calls during protests so they can overwhelm the system and loot during the confusion. It's possible in some areas that the police will not be coming to those under attack.

In short, we could have problems in our neighborhood due to that video making headlines.

We have a lot of ex-military and ex-police personnel living here and a lot of gun owners. Hopefully nothing happens but I feel most here are prepared for the worst.

This post was not meant to exaggerate our situation or cause undue concern. I am not an expert in any field or looking to debate any issues I've brought up.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July.

[Northwoods]

The guy yelling "white power" - sadly - does represent a very loud minority of the VIllages. Yes they're the minority - the people with that attitude. But they're loud. And they're now national news thanks to a single tweet by the country's leader.

I think you are wrong. I personally have never heard any "white power" comments of any kind in all the years I have lived here. Have I heard people defend the police? or the military? or the President? Yes... I have heard that. Do I translate that into a "white power" comment? No. Why would I do that?
I have NEVER heard a person make a racial slur about a black person in all the years I have lived here.
So I have a hard time with this post.

[Luisa]

Recently - It looks like to me that the WHITE PEOPLE are the ones destroying this country, just look around open your eyes and see for yourself!
................. SHAME! :sad:
Racist

[Luisa]

I think you are wrong. I personally have never heard any "white power" comments of any kind in all the years I have lived here. Have I heard people defend the police? or the military? or the President? Yes... I have heard that. Do I translate that into a "white power" comment? No. Why would I do that?
I have NEVER heard a person make a racial slur about a black person in all the years I have lived here.
So I have a hard time with this post.
I would say the racist woman with the foul mouth along with a lot of other racist white haters are
loud.

[Luisa]

Racist
White people made this country along with its Declaration of Independence and constitution. They built it from wilderness. They have made it great and want to keep it great. Racist haters want to tear it down.

[Luisa]

I don't know about anyone else, but I would not want to be in the same club as the person who makes such a racist comment. Was he thrown out????
No, you are confused. It was the woman that made the nasty remarks.

[Neils]

The national media edited out most of the video. Just showed a guy that had just been assaulted with BLM and Biden Radicals from out of state reacting

Big deal anyway. Wonder why his opinions are not valued? Could it be that the real racists are worried that Biden is fading as the race enters the home stretch.

[coalminer]

I got at least 6 messages from people in effect making fun of the Villages. Can anybody tell me who the "white power" guy is?

[riley2011]

How about the “lady” not wearing a mask screeching “F Trump” and Nazi turds at everyone who drove by? No thoughts on this sweetheart?

[gurueast]

There’s a lot of hate in the Villages; resistance to change, resistance to equal opportunity for all, resistance to Democrats. Blind following of Trump regardless of facts.

[Pillowtalk]

Trump is the one that made that video go through the world. He could of least put out a statement saying that the “white power” guy was not what the Villages was all about. Of course it would be a lie but people believe him.

[Joanne19335]

This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?

I have received several calls and texts from my friends up north asking how I can live amidst such racism and intolerance. I was not raised that way. I simply say that I try not to get involved in political discussions with anyone. My circle of friends here in TV are likeminded and avoid rallies like the one that put us in such a bad light. Still, it is embarrassing that my community is center stage as being one of the most racist in Florida.

[donassaid]

Yes, it was too bad that they focused on the one knucklehead who shouted "white power" and failed to show the lunatic from Connecticut who stepped in front of the cart parade screaming "F" Trump over and over. Instead of reporting on the record number of carts in the parade (640), or the 23 radical, obnoxious and profane "protesters", the fake news media chose to focus on the comments of one guy. To the "lady" (not) from Connecticut who seems to be so disgusted with the number of Republicans and Trump supporters in TV, one message: GO HOME!

[ismatta]

I too have heard from friends and relatives in five continents. I was stunned by the instant notoriety. We all know that most of our friends and neighbors are lovely people, but what trump did, intentionally I am sure, was to use a clip of one ignorant racist person to shout out to his base. Now that is how we have been presented to the world. I felt marginally better when people from elsewhere had the impression that this was a huge sex orgy plagued by disease. Both reputations are undeserved. I have seen people claim fake news here. Really? Clearly trump tweeted it, and clearly the short video clip showed exactly what happened. Trump seems to hope that he can incite those that are easily manipulated to start riots or a war when his looses the election. Crazy right? In the meantime we all are tarred by the same brush on a global scale by one ignorant racist four word rant by an old man in a golf cart That’s what I heard from friends around the world, old man in a golf cart. That’s problematic right there, albeit accurate. Trump used that guy for his own purpose, and he didn’t think twice about throwing his big donors here in the villages under the bus. Instead of attracting people from the Midwest and northeast, we will attract only the worst of what our country has to offer so they can retire with like minded individuals. I do feel embarrassed by this, but I know that I have many wonderful friends here who don’t deserve our new global reputation. It only took too ignorant, racist men to accomplish this, but it will take thousands to put it right.

[Raywatkins]

We are Brits with a house there. We got that news here in the UK. Lots of friends have asked us about recent events in TV. Can’t wait to be able to visit again, we are really missing our house there.

[TooColdNJ]

I would have liked to be at the Morse staff meeting this morning.

I actually saw the video on Forbes. There was a comment from somebody asking whether TV was a trailer park for old people!

When I read the news article, I was redirected to the original tweet. I did get some chuckles from the responses. A trailer park for old people was mild compared to the other comments made.
The VILLAGERS.... NOTHING CAN STOP THEM...EXCEPT CURBS AND STAIRS

[kenoc7]

Regardless, this news does not help The Villages. I would imagine the Morse Family is not happy either because they have about 20,000 homes they want to sell.
I wonder whether this terrible publicity will make the Morse family rethink their political support? If they are smart marketers they would.

[kenoc7]

It's an unfortunate situation and the timing couldn't be any worse. Antifa, BLM and white supremacist groups are all planning demonstrations Thursday thru Saturday. Some reports suggest that fireworks will be used to disguise gun fire and to desensitize people to explosions. I was told that Antifa plans to attack Gettysburg? I did not bother to research this information but what I was told is that a possible plan is to set fires to homes and shoot the occupants as they run out. This sounds horrible and hopefully it's not true. We've already seen how cunning crooks can be, calling in hundreds of 911 calls during protests so they can overwhelm the system and loot during the confusion. It's possible in some areas that the police will not be coming to those under attack.

In short, we could have problems in our neighborhood due to that video making headlines.

We have a lot of ex-military and ex-police personnel living here and a lot of gun owners. Hopefully nothing happens but I feel most here are prepared for the worst.

This post was not meant to exaggerate our situation or cause undue concern. I am not an expert in any field or looking to debate any issues I've brought up.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July.
This is an absurd post.

[jacksonbrown]

They don't report stories, they push agendas.

Exactly!

[kenoc7]

White people made this country along with its Declaration of Independence and constitution. They built it from wilderness. They have made it great and want to keep it great. Racist haters want to tear it down.
And it was done on the backs and with the labor of enslaved and free blacks.

[djwill27]

I think everyone who disagrees, should speak out against the statements and language we saw on the video. I heard a statistic that The Villages is reported to be 98% white, that leaves more than 2,000 of our neighbors who may be hurt, wondering what kind of community they live in and how people really feel toward them.

I would like my neighbors whoever they are to feel welcome and wanted here. We should be speaking out against racism and not condoning it from any source. Everyone should be welcome to live, work and play anywhere they want without being threatened by loud mouthed bigots.

I wish the Morse family would take the opportunity to condemn the racism displayed on the video. Their silence will speak for them, unless they say where they stand. The video in now the latest commercial people have seen about living in The Villages.

Don Williams

[ANT1075]

It is time for
The Villages to take a stand and not allow the flying of the confederate flag

[kenoc7]

exactly...wow, what a very troubled woman....scary...such unhappiness. she should think about going back to where she came from...she might be more relaxed and happier

happy to know that she doesn't live in my Village

this is the reason that I never put any signs on my car or on the lawn...ya just never know
what someone that has been pushed over the edge might do
Yes, she is an angry woman and she has every reason to be with what has happened in the last 3 and 1/2 years and the idiotic golf cart parade.

[AOCMVA]

How can someone say it wasn't about the Villages when the people of the Villages were the ones in the Video shouting the filthiness. Poor excuse to say someone else caused this mess just because you were caught on video. Guess I'm thinking twice about buying there now. You're welcome for my honesty....

[gregcharlesnelson@gmail]

My car group 'Thunderbirdnest.com' was very negative about life in TV. after the video got posted. Asking me who'd want to live there? Too bad...

[TooColdNJ]

So Trump made the mistake of retweeting a video of a golf cart Trump parade and when he realized that one of the participants yelled "White Power!" he immediately took the tweet down, as he should have.

I am so sick of hearing people talk to others in such a disparaging way. I have no energy for that type of nonsense and I wish that everyone could get along. TV is mostly a relaxed, peaceful place filled with retirees who are there because they want to play pickle ball, golf and make friends with others going through the same life stage. I have no room in my heart for all of this nasty controversy and I refuse to be embroiled in it.

A mistake? His first mistake was trolling Twitter. What other president in this country has used a platform that he believed would keep the country informed or to connect with the American people, but instead uses for name-calling, brainwashing, and other means to divide the country even more? He must have the words “fake news” as a shortcut on his computer. What other President would post something that he didnt’t completely review
first? He didn’t take it down immediately, and when he did remove it, it was as a result of the people around him with brains recommending that he do so. Then there’s record of everything that is posted and removed that’s easy for people to find and watch. He didn’t hear all of the obscenities, either? That wasn’t a “mistake” at all. A better phrase would be “used poor judgment”.
If you have no time or are sick of this, how is it that you would read and respond to it??

[Vonjor@gmail.com]

The guy in the video is an absolute fool, and a horrible embarrassment.
Now I’m needing to explain that America’s Friendliest Hometown isn’t actually Redneck Heaven.

[Ndomines]

Yesterday I got a call from a friend in N.C. And this morning from Oahu, Hi.
WHAT US GOING ON THE VILLAGES?
they ask, after seeing the shameful performances put on international display during a Trump supporters golf cart parade.
I was flabbergasted to see a woman who said she was from Conn. yelling obscenities at Trump supporters as they drive by. She was one of many.

Being from the north east and having been schooled in the bastions of liberal, democratic demagoguery I was not surprised to see passion expressed with regard to POLITICAL CHOISE but
I was ashamed for that woman from Conn.and equally ashamed of all those who participated by yelling foul language and blocking the roadway with signs.
This woman also during a broadcast interview expresses her utter distaste for the VILLAGES and says she is grateful for the few like minded friends she has here. In retrospect and in consideration of her’s and other like minded individuals I can only conclude that these people were run out of the northeastern states they came from. Is it possible they can receive the same treatment here? As a former NEW YORK STATE resident I hold onto many friends and happy memories. However there seems to be a common thread. I wish that people who bring with them disgusting behaviors and intolerance would just get out! Go back where you came from. Go vote for Bernie or who ever you like but please Yankee go home.

QUOTE=Michael Charles;1794395]This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?[/QUOTE]

[golfgal44]

You are absolutely correct. As usual, fake news only highlights what they want you to see. Amazing how nothing is shown when that low class, senior citizen lib, from Connecticut, was cursing, using every profanity known to man, at every golf cart occupant. Typical how they Continually shout over everyone so that they are the only ones being heard. Right out of the lib playbook.

[Judy n Ron]

This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?

Yes my niece and nephew both posted a link to the You Tube video on my Facebook timeline. I immediately deleted it, as I forbid use of my Facebook for politics--period. While the guy screaming White Power was immature, he was being screamed at by White Trash sign guy and a lady who I am now calling "Auntie F". Her foul mouth I'm sure, made her kids and grandkids proud (not)---unless of course they talk the same. Maybe it's in the genes. That kind of crap needs to disappear from here. I hope the agitators have been identified and are avoided by the other residents. Ron

[gwenhwalker@yahoo.com]

Both parties are an embarrassment to those of us who are trying to live a simple stress free life.

[stevebotts]

I could not believe the language from one woman’s mouth. Was that on TV too? I missed the news but googled it.

[billyb1950]

With all the national exposure, hopefully we in TV will not see Antifa or BLM coming here to cause REAL trouble like we've recently seen across the country.

[lwmilo]

I see , shouting,black power ,BLM is ok with you.

[bmit16]

The real news was the female with the foul mouth agitating everyone. I hope she is not a Villager, but either way she needs a 8x8 with 3 square meals and a cot. Everyone needs to screen shot her picture and memorize it for future reference.

[Mosells]

My guess the guy who shouted white power, said it out of frustration, in response to f u from the loudmouth in the black dress. His lack of self control in the midst of chaos was regrettable.

[72lions]

I don't think that the golf cart parade was the least bit wrong or controversial. In this country we are allowed to show support for a candidate.

What was wrong was the way that some of the people began speaking to each other. Standing on the sidelines and hurling nasty insults at others, getting in their faces, standing in front of their golf carts to the point of actually touching their golf carts was not o.k. The nasty "White power!" remark made back was equally not o.k. It also had nothing to do with the nature of the parade - which was simply to show support for our president during a rather horrific time in our country.

Did it occur to you that a significant number of people so supportive of this president that they must wave flag, adorn their carts and parade through the squares share the ideology of the white power speaker?

I was paired up with a golfer yesterday with about half a dozen Trump 2020 stickers including “Make Liberals Cry“. He also had a NASCAR 11 sticker (Hamlin). To make conversation, I commented on Sunday’s race. He answered “The Bubba liberals have ruined the sport”.

Such is the community in which we live.

[Pamelah]

This hateful divisiveness In TV is a result of what people have seen and heard coming from the White House. How some people now see Our community can be compared to what other people ( and leaders) in the world think of our country!

[17362]

So He made the mistake of retweeting a video of a golf cart parade and when he realized that one of the participants yelled "White Power!" he immediately took the tweet down, as he should have.

I am so sick of hearing people talk to others in such a disparaging way. I have no energy for that type of nonsense and I wish that everyone could get along. TV is mostly a relaxed, peaceful place filled with retirees who are there because they want to play pickle ball, golf and make friends with others going through the same life stage. I have no room in my heart for all of this nasty controversy and I refuse to be embroiled in it.

I am with you

[GaryKoca]

No matter what your politics are, it was a black eye for a wonderful community like The Villages. I got an email from a friend whose son lives in South Korea wondering what is going on in The Villages. Makes us seem like a community full of neo-nazis and white supremacists.

And I can't believe the comment by the one guy who said that it was all the fault of the media and the protesters. What planet is he from?

[MandoMan]

This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?

Television news is despicable. I saw what CNN made of this, and it is clearly milking the story to cause harm. It’s like that false story that still goes around that The Villages is a hotbed of STDs because everyone runs around having sex. (Yeah, right!)

On the news, it was easy to hear a protestor at the golf cart rally calling the man in the cart a racist—simply for supporting the President! And the man replied “White power” as an ironic joke. That was clear from the way he said it. But wow, a chance to harm the opposition! Can’t let that one go, even if it is false.

Most of what the President calls “fake news” is not fake news, but this actually is.

People, let’s stop the name calling and get along. We are all Americans!

[JulieER]

He said it because he FELT it. If someone said FY to me, NONE of my retorts would be WHITE POWER.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Trailer Park for old people LOL that is so funny. Goes to show how things get started. I wish the news media was as quick when there is a showing of strength for the military. When we help the food pantries and all the other wonderful things that happens here. But no they concentrate on one individual who in no way represents us.

[eschiavo]

Yes, my family couldn’t believe this is happening in TV. Said the land of make believe and nothing negative ever happens in TV. Lol

[kkeennyy]

Who care about the Morse family !!!

[wiltma]

Why do you blame this on the media? Put the blame where it belongs, the nut who said it

[Waltdisney4life]

When will people realize that the news is scripted they plant actors to create dissension they can film it so they can scare people so they can sell commercials so they can make money get real the news isn’t!!!

[meridian5850]

Old news or not, it’s now on the national news that we have Trump supporters here shouting “white power”. Of course people are going to wonder what is going on here.

I wouldn’t want to be the guy caught on the video doing the shouting.

Which is why the media chooses what is and is not news, and I don't anymore. They likely didn't show the video of the woman at the rally screaming "F**k Trump" at every cart going by.

[banjobob]

My family wondered who all the ranting loons were trying to impress.

[Marty94]

To answer the original question, yes, I was contacted by family and friends who wanted to know what was happening in The Villages. Quite frankly, I haven’t turned on my TV in weeks. I’m too busy swimming, biking, walking, hiking, etc. I love living here. I love watching the sunsets and I love my neighbors. And while I’m certainly aware of The Villages being predominantly Caucasian, one of my best friends who lives here is African American and he loves it for similar reasons; he loves to golf. So, I was not aware of this video and tweet and I do not feel it reflects on the people who live here because everyone I know is too busy golfing and checking on their neighbors or at the pool. The video does not represent the thousands that live here any more than those tearing down statues or looting represent all the amazing and wonderful citizens of the United States. Media is a business. If there isn’t drama happening somewhere they are out of a job. Are there people passionate about their political party living here? Absolutely and there are even clubs for that. My friends are too busy enjoying life and enjoying all the amenities here. That’s what I told my family and friends.

[noslices1]

This morning I checked my email and there were 6 emails from family and friends wondering what kind of community TV is after they saw the news last night.

Anybody else get some surprising questions from friends and family that know nothing of TV?

The only “News” reports I saw on any MSM channels was the man in the cart yelling, “White Power”. Nothing that showed that before he shouted that he was called “Racist” and asked where his “white sheet” was.

[Gulfcoast]

Did it occur to you that a significant number of people so supportive of this president that they must wave flag, adorn their carts and parade through the squares share the ideology of the white power speaker?

I was paired up with a golfer yesterday with about half a dozen Trump 2020 stickers including “Make Liberals Cry“. He also had a NASCAR 11 sticker (Hamlin). To make conversation, I commented on Sunday’s race. He answered “The Bubba liberals have ruined the sport”.

Such is the community in which we live.

Why on earth did you choose that man of all people to golf with? 125,000 residents in TV and you pick the guy with the "Make Liberals Cry" bumper sticker to hang out with? It's like smashing your finger with a hammer and then complaining that it hurts.

No, I do not think that being a Trump supporter automatically defines you as a racist at all any more than being a liberal automatically means that you are not racist. The media likes to paint with broad brushes though and that is why they chose to depict the incident in an otherwise peaceful golf cart parade the way that they did which is a shame. Truth doesn't seem to matter much anymore to some people.

[GoodLife]

Why do you blame this on the media? Put the blame where it belongs, the nut who said it

We don't blame media for running the story, we blame them for only running 1/2 of the story.

[Michael Charles]

he said it because he felt it. If someone said fy to me, none of my retorts would be white power.

exactly

[noslices1]

With all the national exposure, hopefully we in TV will not see Antifa or BLM coming here to cause REAL trouble like we've recently seen across the country.

I feel sorry for them if they come to a community with thousands of old military personnel with hundreds of thousands of weapons at their disposal and a “don’t take crap from anyone” attitude.

[skarra]

To answer the original question, yes, I was contacted by family and friends who wanted to know what was happening in The Villages. Quite frankly, I haven’t turned on my TV in weeks. I’m too busy swimming, biking, walking, hiking, etc. I love living here. I love watching the sunsets and I love my neighbors. And while I’m certainly aware of The Villages being predominantly Caucasian, one of my best friends who lives here is African American and he loves it for similar reasons; he loves to golf. So, I was not aware of this video and tweet and I do not feel it reflects on the people who live here because everyone I know is too busy golfing and checking on their neighbors or at the pool. The video does not represent the thousands that live here any more than those tearing down statues or looting represent all the amazing and wonderful citizens of the United States. Media is a business. If there isn’t drama happening somewhere they are out of a job. Are there people passionate about their political party living here? Absolutely and there are even clubs for that. My friends are too busy enjoying life and enjoying all the amenities here. That’s what I told my family and friends.

That’s a good quote, and a reminder of the world we live in now.

I did get calls from friends who wanted to warn me about moving to the villages. I had almost bought back in Feb to snowbird it from New England, but pulled out because of the financial crisis surrounding Covid. I’m still on the fence - there are pros and cons with the villages. Lately I’ve been thinking I could do better so am less inclined to make the move now than I was at the beginning of the year. Certainly this latest event doesn’t help.

IMO this was certainly a black eye to the community. The crazy woman shouting out obscenities was the culprit, but the trumpian response was not good either.

[Gulfcoast]

We don't blame media for running the story, we blame them for only running 1/2 of the story.

Unfortunately this is typical news reporting these days. It is actually very rare to see a fair, unbiased story these days.

[Byte1]

John, if you research Democrats coming to campaign in TV, you will find that they are not allowed to do so. Biden came a couple of years ago and his bus was not allowed to stay, his bus drove into SS and he was asked to move on and out of TV. I believe I am right in saying that Obama was not allowed to campaign in TV. If you wanted to hear or see them you had to leave TV. You can search Biden and Obama campaigning in TV to read the real story. If Biden should win in 2020 it will be interesting to see how TV handles it.

Sounds like fake news to me. Maybe they knew they would not be welcomed due to the majority being conservative and told the media that they weren't allowed to campaign here? I've not noticed any Leftist golf cart parades banned.

[Luisa]

And it was done on the backs and with the labor of enslaved and free blacks.
They did it with their own backs and labor. Very few people in America’s history ever had slaves. My family raised their own cows, pigs , chickens, milked the cows, churned the butter, farmed the land, canned their on food.

[quietpine]

He doesn’t speak for everyone, TV is only 98% white.

[noslices1]

That response has been well overused, don't you think ?

Nothing was omitted...you can see it all just about anywhere.

I haven't read about any response to this mornings tweet showing folks pointing guns at peaceful walkers encounters to the city hall.

It is always an error, not briefed or something. But in any case, not "my" fault. Stand up and take responsibility...something I have seen you post on here.

If you are talking about the incident in St. Louis, those “Peaceful walkers” had just broken through a locked Iron gate in a private neighborhood and that couple with the guns were standing out in front of their own house. Some of the “Peaceful walkers” also had firearms.

[Doglover9409]

Yes, and I’m so embarrassed

[Gulfcoast]

My explanation is simple - that the liberals are feeling free to actually have a voice in The Villages ... instead of cowering to the vast numbers of conservatives.

Since I am a social liberal and fiscal conservative ... I'm stuck between the two ideologies. Oh ... wait ... I almost forgot that neither party is fiscally responsible anymore ... now I'm really stuck.

I'll bet that if you had a peaceful Biden golf cart parade that no one would be standing on the sidelines verbally attacking you and comparing you to the likes of Hitler. The media would give you flowery, glowing coverage, I'm sure.

[Byte1]

Personally, I do not see the big deal. A few folks got over heated and made some regrettable remarks, period. It happens every day, somewhere. I did not really wish to move here from the wooded area I had made my home after retirement, but made the choice so that my spouse could be happy. I do not regret my decision and thoroughly enjoy my retirement here. What others think about this place has absolutely NO bearing on my feelings about The Villages. Heated responses related to politics is entertaining. I have a neighbor that is usually quite pleasant, until someone mentions our president. Then she becomes Mr(s) Hyde and starts foaming at the mouth, spittle flying and considerably vulgar with her language. It is almost as if she was demon possessed. Other than that, she is exceedingly pleasant and a very good neighbor.
The point is that everyone has their own opinion and should not be "classed" when it comes to political leanings. I do not understand the opposition's reasoning against this president and just write it off to misplaced priorities. Apparently, appearances and personality is more important than accomplishments. But, I digress.
TV is not blemished by the publicity of one or two heated and out of control folks. If you want to see attempts to diminish the success of this outstanding place, simply subscribe to that rag that we cannot mention on here. Daily disparaging reports linked to individuals with their mug shot posted on the front page, and the insinuation that these miscreants are TV residents. DUI arrests, Domestic abuse arrests, indecent acts, etc. While one TV newspaper is positive and inspiring, we have an outsider rag set with the intention of destroying the successful reputation of The Villages. In my opinion, there are always those that are jealous of folks like us that are happy residents here.
If someone was to ask me about the incident (they haven't yet) I would simply respond that we have folks from all over the country that RENT or purchase here. I add that I am quite happy here and completely understand if they feel too intimidated by some minor incident to visit us. I tell them that if not for the media's biased reporting, I wouldn't even have known the incident occurred.
Some folks insist on scratching at an itch until it bleeds. Those folks demonstrated that we have folks from all walks of life living here. We are not Stepford.

[Gulfcoast]

If you are talking about the incident in St. Louis, those “Peaceful walkers” had just broken through a locked Iron gate in a private neighborhood and that couple with the guns were standing out in front of their own house. Some of the “Peaceful walkers” also had firearms.

They were apparently on their way to "peacefully protest" outside of the Mayor's private residence which was located within that private gated neighborhood. The protesters were ticked off that the mayor had released the names/addresses of the citizens who were calling for the disbanding/defunding of the local police department. What could possibly go wrong?

[ffresh]

If it wasn't for this woman standing in the middle of the street trying to disrupt a peaceful golf cart parade, while she yelled profanities there wouldn't of been any news. The fellow who yelled "White Power" was in retaliation to her yelling 'Where's your Hood. You say nasty things, and you'll get nasty things right back in your face. Can you image wearing a T-Shirt that said, Veterans while riding in your own golf cart, and having this woman jump out in front of you and shouting nasty things right in your face!!

https://www.witsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/nasty-woman-the-villages-trump-1200x630-1.jpg

I'm not trying to ameliorate her actions (far from it) BUT everyone should realize that people who act in this manner are mentally deranged. There is no doubt about it! The dichotomy is that others are sleeping and defecating on the streets of California cities. :ohdear:

Fred

[IvorT]

I also have the problem that I’m socially liberal and fiscally conservative. What struck me about the video, was that neither side of the argument showed any dignity. Made us look like trash.

[44Apple]

Lots of blaming "the media" in this thread. This total event has nothing to do with the media, unless you want to point to the evening idiots at FoxNews.

[fdpaq0580]

It would not surprise me if this was the last golf cart parade, or even parade, allowed within the confines of TV. We have a large group of black residents who live very quietly and keep to themselves. These are not people from the lower level of the income scale, they are professionals who just want what we all want, to live in a safe and beautiful place. I don't think they should be subjected to hearing someone scream racial slurs.

But then, I'm a pollyanna. I believe we all have the right to be treated in a decent manner no matter what color is our skin. I was lucky to have parents who were color blind and we brought our children up the same way. If the person screaming White Power was blind he would have no idea of black or white! It is learned behavior and has no place in our world.

Your message here is wonderful. The Villages is in many ways a wonderful place to live. But, there is here as well as everywhere a segment of residents who are still living in the dark ages of intolerance. When these people start acting out their negativity they bring shame and destruction to us all. When good people are attacked, physically or verbally, they often fight back automatically with physical or verbal weapons designed to hurt their attacker, which may include words or actions they would otherwise never resort to.
This hate has GOT TO STOP! The division has got to stop! The innocent get hurt along with everyone else. Preaching hate is NOT the way to achieve peace and understanding.
Wise words from one of my favorite movies when I was a child come to me know, "If you can't say something nice, then don't say ANYTHING at all!

Stay safe. Stay well. Peace, please.

[bilcon]

Enjoy life, stay out of politics, and enjoy your retirement.

"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies."

[newgirl]

No excuse for his words, none! Again blaming others does not make your bad behavior acceptable!

[Michael Charles]

I'll bet that if you had a peaceful Biden golf cart parade that no one would be standing on the sidelines verbally attacking you and comparing you to the likes of Hitler. The media would give you flowery, glowing coverage, I'm sure.

If that type of parade ever took place it would be interesting to see what arguments any protesters could have against a former VP to one of the nations BEST Presidents we've ever had.

[Aloha1]

It seems no one wants to own up to the fact that the president started this thing and knew who was going to like this among his followers, and like usual denies the whole thing . I was at the memorial service at 2 pm everyone was respectful no anti trump signs , there were people there who I know are Republicans . We all knelt or tried to for the over 8 minutes it took George to die , the service was over at 2:30! I was one of last to leave the bandstand because of catching up with an old friend when I got to Barnes and Noble parking lot to get in my car the golf cart parade was still forming at 3pm It’s been said and I’ve overheard the last couple of weeks that this was a spillover from out memorial , nothing could be father from the truth

The foul mouthed group of "political" protesters started it. The video proves it. I also have not heard anyone say it was a spill over from any memorial. Two separate events.

[jackio]

The women from Connecticut dropping the F bomb gave a worse impression of the Villages!

[Fisherman]

While the recent rise of Covid cases has pushed back our planned next trip to The Villages, with the hope of finding the home we want to purchase, like many other people across the country we are concerned about a lot of things that are going on these days.

You should be. The Friendliest Hometown that I knew 11 years ago no longer exists. There is not enough infrastructure to support the growth. The surrounding communities do not have an adequate employment base to pull from to support the businesses. As all across America, hatred and divide exists here. All you have to do is read between the lines in these blogs and Next Door Neighbor. These two people should be ashamed of themselves. The woman does not represent residents of The Villages. She is trash. The man, he got caught up in the passion of the moment and his disgusting true feelings came out. And believe me, there are many just like him living here, they just keep their feelings to themselves, especially now, as everyone is trying to be politically correct when it comes to racial divide. I live here because I have a network of friends that I associate with that was established long ago. We do things together to keep both mentally and physically active. We support each other. TheVillages is not important to me, the friends are. I have not been to a square in 5 years. People fight over saving seats and they are open to anyone and everyone. The supply of golf courses can not support the demand. Not good. I wish I could paint a better picture for you. The newer residents are still in the honeymoon stage. The older residents know what is was like and what it is now.

[Gulfcoast]

If that type of parade ever took place it would be interesting to see what arguments any protesters could have against a former VP to one of the nations BEST Presidents we've ever had.

Honestly, I think you would have your parade and as long as you kept it peaceful and good spirited you would get little to no pushback.

You certainly wouldn't be verbally assaulted in the way that the Trump parade participants were. But, maybe that would be too boring?

[Byte1]

The video says it all - rotten at the core. We are exposed. It’s ironic the bigotry, racism, anger and hatred that draw so many to this place may be its undoing. The “mask is off”.

OH? Am I to be evicted and told to move on? Do you suppose that TV will be limited in expansion and not be able to extend the additional 50,000 homes planned? If you hate the Villages so much, you had better sell now before the "undoing" lowers the value. Goodbye, hate to see you go......NOT!

[fdpaq0580]

So, would anybody like to comment on the question I asked in my original post?

No. I have NOT received any contact of any kind from friends or family regarding the question you asked in your original post, but thanks for asking.
Have a nice, friendly day.

[Byte1]

If that type of parade ever took place it would be interesting to see what arguments any protesters could have against a former VP to one of the nations BEST Presidents we've ever had.

Satire....I love it!! :1rotfl:

[Kahiland]

There is so much I want to say. First, it started out as a PEACEFUL BLM service. And than the golf carts came and madness ensued.

How do I know? I was the one that pulled Sharon out from the front of the golf cart AND I broke up 2 other arguments, 1 involved 2 men getting ready to punch each other.

We, The Democrats, are not proud of what happened, but were horrified when the "comment" was made. That was the beginning of the true anger and frustration.

I was interviewed by Piers Morgan and Good Morning Britain about it yesterday. Why? Cause I was the calm one. I am not innocent, yes, I yelled and screamed, but I waved and smiled at people who did the same to me. Bottom line if that stupid racist comment wasn't said, we wouldn't be talking about it now.

In the end, from the Dem Party, it won't happen again. We are embarrassed. I hope that is true on the Republican side. They have done the same exact thing to us during one of our golf cart parades and blocked us from getting to Webster's office. So neither side is innocent. Let's take this to the polls and fight it out there. Not with each other.

Peace.

Katie

[Kahiland]

That is exactly what I am talking about. Respect one another's opinion.

Again, Peace,

Katie

[GoodLife]

Because, y'know, liberals are not allowed to exercise the same freedom of speech and assembly in or near the Villages.

That's why you don't see pro-choice parades, pro-DACA protests, pro-diversity protests, pro-(the other political party) golf cart parades. It isn't because there aren't people who want to do this. There absolutely are. But they are intentionally being intimidated by the show of force of "the other side." They are pre-empted by the right.

Been here long?

Hundreds of golf carts descend on square as Democrats spread message in The Villages
October 1, 2018

That was the message that roared through Lake Sumter Landing as close to 500 people staged a rally with about 250 decorated, horn-honking golf carts. And they came to the Barnes & Noble parking lot to start the event with one goal in mind – initiate a sweep across Florida’s Friendliest Hometown with a “Blue Wave” that signifies change is coming in the upcoming Nov. 6 general election.

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[JackisHere]

What makes you think the guy shouting "White Power" is a Trump supporter? I question both him and the person taking the video. I know if I was taking a video and some guy drove by and shouted "White Power" that video would never be posted on the internet, period!