Tallahassee: So, Florida’s got a new twist on the Gulf of Mexico. The governor’s office just backed Trump’s idea to call it the Gulf of America. Crazy, right?
They even put it in a weather advisory, which is a bit wild considering the state is dealing with a winter storm. Talk about mixing messages!
Some folks are scratching their heads. A political consultant in Tallahassee called it “dumb,” and he’s not alone. People are wondering if we’ll start renaming everything next.
Trump’s order is all about “Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness.” But it’s a bit confusing since the Gulf of America would technically leave out part of the Gulf. That could mess with future weather reports.
While DeSantis didn’t dive into the controversy during a press conference, his office’s advisory is the strongest support for the name change so far. It’s set to take effect in 30 days after a review.
Mississippi’s governor is on board too, proudly calling it the Gulf of America. Seems like some states are ready to roll with it!
Even some Republican lawmakers are getting in on the fun. One Texas rep told Apple to update their maps since they still call it the Gulf of Mexico. It’s all a bit tongue-in-cheek, but there are serious implications.
A geography professor pointed out that changing the name could be a big deal. The Gulf of Mexico has been around for ages, and it’s on tons of maps and legal documents.
Changing all that would be a huge hassle and could confuse a lot of people. Plus, it might spark a culture war if businesses start using different names based on their political views.
Remember when they tried to rename Cape Canaveral to Cape Kennedy? That didn’t go over well, and they switched it back. The Gulf of Mexico name is probably even older, so this could get messy.
Some think this name change is part of a bigger pattern of erasing indigenous names. It’s like saying, “This is all ours now,” which doesn’t sit well with everyone.
And let’s be real, if you’re visiting Florida, you might just laugh at this whole situation. It’s a bit embarrassing, and many locals feel the same way.
In the end, it’s a wild ride in Florida politics, and who knows where this name change will lead us!