News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

[DisneyOutsider]

Are they hypocrites? After all, they are decrying alleged human rights abuses in Florida, while crediting genocidal government entities in China.

As I have stated countless times in this nearly 800 page thread, despite my support for DeSantis in general, and him being my pick for GOP nomination for POTUS in 2024, I think he was wrong and is wrong to use government power to chill speech. I really don't think this needs to be a disclaimer in each and every post I make that is in any way critical of Disney.

If that's all you have to contribute, then your posts are wildly off-topic. That's why you received the response that you didand then have to clarify like you just did. The business conduct of Disney in China has zilch to do with this lawsuit.

 

[flynnibus]

I giggle at the reality that Disney is citing DeSantis' own memoir so much in the filing. I mean how do you convince a judge there is a case here? Well the guy wrote a book telling you his own thoughts and actions.. lol

 

[LAKid53]

Aside from whatever dear leader wants related to business of the state, aren't we still expecting a bill to come in that will allow him to remain governor after declaring for president?

SB 7050 amends Florida election law allowing him to run in 2024. Looks like it's still in committee. Geez, 21 amendments?

 

[mightynine]

I wish they would shut this thread down like they do with the political board. All I hear is my party is better then your party and name calling.

As always, you could just not enter the thread.

 

[flynnibus]

Where can I get in on that pool?

Sorry, thought you were against self-dealing

 

[Andrew C]

Finally suing...one step closer to a resolution/settlement...

 

[Brian]

Are no businesses supposed to operate near them?

Is this even a question?

No, businesses should not operate near a concentration camp, nor should they thank the government entities responsible for said camps.

 

[tissandtully]

As always, you could just not enter the thread.

If everyone just minded their own business we wouldn't have the issues we're dealing with now in this state

 

[monothingie]

Sorry, thought you were against self-dealing

I live in NJ, not Florida. I believe I'm required to under state law.

 

[Vacationeer]

Watching progressives simp for a multinational media conglomerate is gross.

Disney was wronged by Florida and they're standing up for themselves. That's it. The whole "fills my heart with optimism" and stuff is weird.

Weird, to you. Today is reassuring to people concerned with the new doors opening if this State vs Business over speech precedent was set. It is not over by any means but today for the first time Disney has directly addressed it.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

What?

Please explain why being NEAR - NOT AT - a concentration camp is a problem for a movie.

Are no businesses supposed to operate near them?

No. No they shouldn’t. This can’t be reality.

 

[GoofGoof]

Here's the response from the Governor's Office -

They are unaware of any legal rights anyone has period….except for people or companies that agree with them

 

[hopemax]

Now that a more official clock has been started, can someone go over a a general timeline for how this will work its way through the Federal Court system? Discovery period, hearing schedules? What can we expect in the next 6 months, year, 2 years?

 

[Wendy Pleakley]

There's an irony to accusations of partisanship, that people are taking Disney's side just because they don't like DeSantis.

First off, he's been rebuked by both sides, so this isn't the partisan divide some people think it is.

Secondly, most of us who think DeSantis shouldn't be doing all of this are on his side if you think about it. He should be touting the fact that Florida has a good working relationship with the tourism industry which allows the state to avoid taxes and debt. The relationship with Disney should be touted as the ultimate win win.

If he took our advice, he'd be looking a lot better right now in theory. I don't like him at all but I'm still suggesting a course of action that should have been better for him and his ambitions.

 

[Den Carter]

Watching progressives simp for a multinational media conglomerate is gross.

Disney was wronged by Florida and they're standing up for themselves. That's it. The whole "fills my heart with optimism" and stuff is weird.

Thanks for that. I think the whole invalidating someone's feelings is weird.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Just saw this tweet, I can’t believe they just claimed that “Disney picked the fight”

Source: Scott Gustin

EDIT: Disney aside mind you he said they were going to raise taxes AFTER SEVERAL business owners told them to not do so.

I really cannot stand this guy. Also LOL after MULTIPLE businesses told him we cannot afford tax hikes….

“We need to raise your taxes, ok? We can’t just let Disney do what they want with their land and money we need to FIGHT”

 

[Andrew C]

Now that a more official clock has been started, can someone go over a a general timeline for how this will work its way through the Federal Court system? Discovery period, hearing schedules? What can we expect in the next 6 months, year, 2 years?

I hope it goes to the USSC so all the constitutional scholars here, including myself, can shut the heck up.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Watching progressives simp for a multinational media conglomerate is gross.

Gross or encouraging?

Maybe this is opening some eyes that legislation that harms businesses is bad, if this extreme example makes people question less extreme examples of anti business legislation in their own states that’s a good thing.

 

[Touchdown]

It’s telling the Gov office response is off tangent and again stating a corporation cannot run its own government. His state is full of these special districts in the first place. Why hasn’t he gone after all of them too? I can’t believe Disney went with the 1st A argument.

 

[Kamikaze]

I hope it goes to the USSC so all the constitutional scholars here, including myself, can shut the heck up.

No chance it makes it to SCOTUS. They wouldn't touch it with a 100 ft pole.