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LetMyPeopleVote

(154,601 posts)
Thu May 18, 2023, 04:33 PM May 2023

DeSantis Vows to End Disney In Florida

DeathSantis is an idiot and has declared full war on Disney. Disney is already cutting back on investment and new jobs for Florida



https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/desantis-vows-to-end-disney-in-florida/ar-AA1bl0Yt?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=d3c6157cd89e4bdb8aabf37551d559dc&ei=5

During a “Law and Order” press conference on Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to pass legislation nulling immense power currently held by Walt Disney World Resort. His statement came hours after the state-controlled Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board revealed it would countersue The Walt Disney Company.

Though the press conference was focused on signing anti-crime bills, DeSantis commented on his ongoing battle against The House of Mouse. He argued that Disney is acting “like they have the ability to veto.”

“It is basically putting their thumb in the eye of the voters,” he said.

Furthermore, the Republican Governor promised to pass legislation nullifying the hastily-passed resolution that effectively revoked power from Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District. The former board quietly took action one day before the Disney Park was forced to hand control to DeSantis’s hand-selected committee.

The new board already voted to nullify the agreement, which Disney maintained was passed legally. DeSantis promised widespread retaliation, threatening increased taxes, government control of the Monorail system, and a new state prison steps from Walt Disney World Resort.
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Deuxcents

(19,763 posts)
1. He's putting his thumb up the taxpayers' butts.
Thu May 18, 2023, 04:36 PM
May 2023

We’re in it deep if he dismantles Disney any more than he has.

PortTack

(34,670 posts)
5. Being the vengeful POS shit he is, the legislators are fearful of losing their jobs....just like tfg
Thu May 18, 2023, 04:55 PM
May 2023

Cross me and you’re gone. No spines in the FL legislature either.

hibbing

(10,402 posts)
4. And the party of big business
Thu May 18, 2023, 04:51 PM
May 2023

So weird to be attacking such an enormous economic powerhouse in your own state. But yeah, hate trumps business here, strange times.

Peace

TheRealNorth

(9,629 posts)
7. Fascists go after businesses that don't tow the party line....
Thu May 18, 2023, 05:15 PM
May 2023

That's a feature of fascism. Note that the FL Republicans are not trying take over these special tax districts everywhere, just the one of the company they are pissed at.

LetMyPeopleVote

(154,601 posts)
9. Disney cancels $1 billion development in Florida and creation of 2,000 jobs in the state.
Thu May 18, 2023, 06:06 PM
May 2023


BREAKING: Disney cancels $1 billion development in Florida and creation of 2,000 jobs in the state.

Ron DeSantis is to blame for this. Don’t let anyone else say differently.

Ron’s rampant abuse of power is costing Floridians money and jobs.

More proof Ron DeSantis should never ever be president.

mitch96

(14,669 posts)
12. If Florida looses enough visitor tax dollars, then they might have to institute a state income tax
Fri May 19, 2023, 03:04 PM
May 2023

That will not make the retired repuke base very happy.
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