TXRob
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News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
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JohnD
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Everything goes to the courts these days. I'm sure this bill will be no different.
Horizons '83
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Curious, what is dishonest about this particular report they wrote up? As far as I can tell its factual and accurate, perhaps you mean you wish they didn't editorialize?
Does anyone know why the special session was called for originally? Or what was also passed today? If not google it. That’s the real reason this happened. On that front it was a good political move in the short term, long term I don’t think this is a winner for those that voted for it. I also think it won’t ever be enacted
Sirwalterraleigh
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To be clear: I don’t think that at all.
Disney’s greed level has risen beyond what’s financially wise and the management is a joke.
The entire episode is a spectacle meant to pull money out of what amounts to 40%…if you’re lucky…of the population of the United States.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I think you might need some tai chi here.
TrainsOfDisney
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Disney does not have “sole control” - so I’m not sure why you think that’s comparable at all.
That poster doesn’t want you to say gay even when you say “don’t say gay”
What an idiot, coming from a Yale undergrad and Harvard law background.
Sir_Cliff
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I find it hard to believe the strategy is to intentionally make Florida look bad so people will stop moving there. This is all about politics and specifically playing to the base, largely in the service of one man's quest for the presidency.
Looking from outside the US, it doesn't enhance Florida's brand. For most outsiders, though, it's probably more damaging for the country's brand as it looks like America is tearing itself apart over non-issues. In this case, the headline is Walt Disney World under attack by the Florida government for opposing Don't Say Gay legislation. It plays to all the negative stereotypes about polarisation over social issues and the country slipping slowly toward authoritarianism, in this case involving a presidential hopeful and his supporters trying to tear down one of the country's most successful tools of soft power.
Interesting times.
TP2000
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I'm just absolutely amazed at how badly this has gone for Chapek and Disney.
It's stunning to watch. I would have expected a Democrat run Florida legislature to cancel and remove the RCID sweetheart deal and return Disney World to county and state governmental oversight and taxation.
But instead to see a Republican led Florida legislature (who will easily win re-election in November and remain in power for the forseeable future) cancel RCID is just... stunning.
And then to see people on the left of the political spectrum get all upset at that and claim "Big corporations must not be allowed to be regulated by local and state government!" is not just stunning, it's hysterically funny to watch.
This has to be one of the most bizarrely entertaining Disney chapters in the company's history. Bigger than the Save Disney campaign almost 20 years ago.
It's stunning to watch. I would have expected a Democrat run Florida legislature to cancel and remove the RCID sweetheart deal and return Disney World to county and state governmental oversight and taxation.
But instead to see a Republican led Florida legislature (who will easily win re-election in November and remain in power for the forseeable future) cancel RCID is just... stunning.
And then to see people on the left of the political spectrum get all upset at that and claim "Big corporations must not be allowed to be regulated by local and state government!" is not just stunning, it's hysterically funny to watch.
This has to be one of the most bizarrely entertaining Disney chapters in the company's history. Bigger than the Save Disney campaign almost 20 years ago.
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lazyboy97o
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What county taxes does Universal Orlando Resort pay that Disney doesn’t pay? Give us the specifics.
JohnD
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Both sites have the nickname of the bill in quotes and both say the Legislature is following DeSantis' lead. You're making a distinction without a difference.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
What part is hard to understand? Dissolving Reedy Creek it punishment for Disney speaking out about legislation they didn't like. Imagine if you criticized you local government on social media, and they decided to raise you property taxes because they didn't like what you said.
Really how do you know that ? what about the money that Disney was paying to reedy creek ? That money will now go to the county. the state is removing a layer of government. What about the fact that now Disney will have to go through the same things every other corporation or resident of Florida has to go through? Such as environmental impact studies, fema flood assessment, building permit approval through the county and all the fees tied to this?
this puts Disney on an even playing field with universal, sea world and the smaller parks in that area. I’m just really surprised at everyone being so upset that a massive corporation now will have to pay its fair share.
So what you’re saying is that you can’t be an idiot after going to those schools? Your degree makes you at least competent in all human endeavors? Because that’s a bold statement.
This saga may be discussed, dissected etc in future business law classes with students who actually can afford to go to college.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Simple... the government taking punitive action against someone for something that is considered a protected right. Even if it's a power the government rightfully has.
Just like firing for someone for being a whistleblower... even if they have the right to fire you any day of the week, if the reason for the action is in response to your whistleblowing - that's retaliation. Just like the government targeting you for scrutiny purely for your protected speech.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
So we’re equating ecologically vital areas that could be destroyed with one industrial misstep with paving the chip and Dale lots fo make the parking trams less bumpy now…
This has got to be the biggest circus thread in the history of the Internet.
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JohnD
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The primary purpose was for the Legislature to re-draw the FL Congressional Districts which they didn't accomplish during regular Session between January - early March. Because it is about "districts", the special districts bill was added. I guess because the special districts bill involved Disney it allowed DeSantis to add the third bill about social media which removed WDW's exemption from a social media bill passed last year.
Three bills were passed, all on a party line vote:
- 2C: FL Congressional Districts (must be passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. Primary reason for special session)
- 4C: Independent Special Districts (6 special districts, including RCID are dissolved by June 30, 2023 unless a resolution is found)
- 6C: Social Media Platforms (removes WDW theme park exemption from a social media bill passed last year)
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flynnibus
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How fitting...