A Democratic city council member from San Francisco, a self-avowed democratic socialist — is there another type of Democrat? — opted to pursue some cheap attention by declaring on social media that the famed Blue Angels should not be allowed to fly over his city.
The popular U.S. Navy squadron was scheduled to participate in a Fleet Week show on Sunday, but their appearance was canceled due to weather conditions, and that’s where District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston came into play.
“The Blue Angels should not be allowed to fly over San Francisco. That’s it. That’s the tweet,” the Democrat tweeted.
The Blue Angels should not be allowed to fly over San Francisco. That’s it. That’s the tweet.
— Dean Preston (@DeanPreston) October 9, 2022
The Blue Angels’ official Twitter account announced the cancellation in a tweet, citing the weather.
“We want to send a special thank you to the city of San Francisco for the hospitality,” the post added, “and we are looking forward to clearer skies next year, at San Francisco Fleet Week 2023!”
Due to the weather conditions, we are unable to perform today at the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show. We want to send a special thank you to the city of San Francisco for the hospitality and we are looking forward to clearer skies next year, at San Francisco Fleet Week 2023!
— Blue Angels (@BlueAngels) October 9, 2022
Suffice it to say, social media users weren’t surprised to see a liberal San Francisco Democrat dumping on an American tradition… here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story from Twitter:
A socialist from San Francisco complains about a rare public display of patriotism—nothing new. That’s it. That’s the tweet.
— Manuel (@conceptualmanny) October 10, 2022
Dean Preston should not be allowed in any governmental position. That’s it. That’s the tweet. https://t.co/rSnNiX5xbd
— William Stoett (@Mugaliens) October 10, 2022
Dean Preston pays a social media manager to post intentionally controversial statements that drive engagement and raise his profile. That’s it. That’s the tweet. https://t.co/M7UiZtdopg
— Ray Hahn (@raeoflite) October 10, 2022
That’s the best you can do? Real riveting and groundbreaking. Pointless attention seeking is what it comes down to. GO BLUE ANGELS. https://t.co/VMBDPDArN0
— PIZZA (@pizzainyourface) October 10, 2022
Sound of Freedom. Would you rather hear Russian MiG’s fly over! https://t.co/ci0ylAs90g
— Dave Myers (@MyersSD30) October 9, 2022
As if we did not need more evidence that the Democrats hate the United States, the military and veterans, this is the Democratic city council leadership. https://t.co/PEKCygMxH7
— Gary E. Meyer (@GaryEMeyer) October 10, 2022
So why don’t you cancel fleet week. I’m sure the 10mil in added revenue for the city can be made up elsewhere. https://t.co/lzLGR5SPfT
— Chip aka Sparky 07 (Thanks Walt) (@10thVenturesllc) October 10, 2022
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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