Luke Bryan Shows Signs Of Cracking To Social Media Mob After DeSantis Appears On Stage

Country music singer Luke Bryan showed signs of cracking to the online outrage mob over the weekend after leftists fumed over his decision to let Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) appear on stage with him at a concert late last week to benefit victims of Hurricane Ian.

Bryan’s concert in Jacksonville, Florida, which was part of his ‘Raised Up Right’ tour, had been postponed several times in recent weeks due to the hurricane.

“I typically don’t respond to stuff when I’m getting run down on a social platform but here’s the deal,” Bryan wrote on Twitter. “I understand Governor DeSantis is a very polarizing figure. But I grew up in a country where if a governor ask you if they can come and raise awareness to help victims of a natural disaster you help.”

“I’ve generally stayed out of politics throughout my career,” Bryan continued. “I knew people would chatter about this but for me the more important piece was If I am going to come back there a few weeks after a large portion of people have been affected by a natural disaster in a state where people have been good to me this felt right. Raise awareness, have a little fun between the GA and FL college fans before the game and do what I love on stage. This is all I am saying about this.”

Christina Pushaw, rapid response director for DeSantis’ campaign, responded: “Reminder to all public figures, corporations, etc… Twitter isn’t real life. The haters might be loud and well-organized online, but in reality, they are a small portion of the population, especially here in Florida.”

“Weak @lukebryan, very weak,” political commentator John Cardillo responded. “@GovRonDeSantis is only polarizing to people who hate freedom, this nation, and want to groom kids. Do better man.”

DeSantis was greeted by loud cheers as he walked on stage and tossed hats into the crowd.

“All you Florida voters, if you want to keep the state of Florida free, we need you to vote on November 8th,” the governor said.

Shortly after the governor made the remarks, the crowd started chanting, “USA! USA! USA!”

“The state of Florida had to deal with the major hurricane last month, and it’s not easy to deal with. It’s hurt a lot of people,” DeSantis added. “Though I can tell you this, show me any other state that can rebuild bridges in three days. I don’t think you can find that.”

DeSantis noted that more than $50 million had been raised to help the victims of the hurricane, and then he directed people to donate money through the Florida Disaster Fund.

Bryan then said he would donate proceeds from the show in Estero, Florida, to the fund to help victims.

“Because of the hurricane, they had to use the venue that I was performing in as a shelter. Well, we’ve been going back and forth, we didn’t know if it was too soon to play or not but the area of Estero said, ‘Get your a** to Estero,’ so, we’re doing a concert,” Bryan said. “So, what we’re going to do is give a large portion of the proceeds in Estero, Florida … to everybody that’s bought tickets, kept the ticket, and spending the money … I’m donating that money to the great state of Florida.”

Thanks for letting me crash the party last night, @lukebryan! pic.twitter.com/GCuTELFOM9

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) October 29, 2022

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Packers' Aaron Rodgers once again talks discipline after another loss: 'We're hurting ourselves'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is used to winning. In fact, since he was given the starting job for the Packers in 2008, he’s only had two losing seasons. 

So, with his team now at 3-5 on the year after their fourth straight loss, this time to the Buffalo Bills, there’s a lot of question answering to do in Green Bay. 

Rodgers has been blunt through all of it, though. He’s called out his teammates for comments about losing and lack of accountability. He’s even gaone as far as to say that guys need to grab some bench if they’re not going to perform. 

It’s a young group that’s trying to find chemistry together, especially on the offensive side of the ball. But, after dropping this one 27-17 where the Bills went into the half up big at 24-7, what needs to change for Rodgers’ crew? 

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"I mean, we’re hurting ourselves. We had a touchdown to Bobby called back on a penalty. We had other opportunities to get points," he said. 

Head coach Matt LaFleur said the same, adding that the "discipline aspect" isn’t there right now. 

"We’re getting killed with penalties," he noted. "It’s taken points off the board, it’s extended drives."

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One of those instances was Quay Walker shoving a Bills coach, which got him ejected from the game. 

"I have zero tolerance for it," LaFleur said. 

But Rodgers didn’t have support from his receivers today, and it came on two solid touchdown plays with Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure. 

Doubs had a less than 28% chance of securing the contested deep ball from Rodgers, according to ESPN, but he hauled it in to make it a 14-7 game in the first half. He finished the game as the top performer with 62 yards on four catches (seven targets). 

Then, Toure had his second career catch and first career touchdown, making a double move that impressed Rodgers, who hit him with a dart late in the fourth quarter to cut the Bills lead to 10. 

"I was proud of Samori with his second adjustment on his touchdown," Rodgers said. "That’s a big moment for the kid. First touchdown in the NFL. 

Rodgers added that Amari Rodgers made a good play on his 22-yard reception, while showing praise to Aaron Jones (143 yards rushing on 20 carries) and A.J. Dillon (54 yards on 10 touches) in the run game. 

In the end, though, Rodgers pointed to injuries, especially that of rookie Christian Watson who left the game with a concussion right as it started, as a tough one to bear. 

"We had a lot of plays in for Christian this week," Rodgers said. "…That’s kinda what’s been going on with us. Nobody feels sorry for us. We got to find a way to get one win. I feel like if we get one, all the momentum changes."

Leading up to the game, Rodgers said it "felt like the Packers again" with the confidence and execution that was happening during practice. Even the vibe in the locker room felt different. 

Execution only matters on Sundays, though, and Rodgers is well aware of that. But a knee-jerk reaction after a loss, even if it is four in a row, is never the right way to look back at things. 

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"I think that the most important thing is to take a beat after frustration like this," he said. "The last thing you want is to respond in emotion. So take a beat. Let it sit."

The opportunity Rodgers and the Packers may be looking for is next Sunday when they face the 1-6 Detroit Lions, who have been reeling of late, especially on the defensive side of the ball. 

Rodgers said he doesn’t feel any added pressure to get things working on offense, but he wants that chance to show that he’s still got it, and he can help Green Bay right the ship. 

"I don’t feel any added pressure. I’d like more on me," he said. "I like the pressure. I enjoy the opportunity to throw the ball down the field. Hopefully we’ll have the opportunity next week. Gotta get guys healthy."

Rodgers threw for 203 yards on 19-for-30 with two touchdowns and one interception. 

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