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Baitball Blogger

(51,778 posts)
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 08:33 AM Apr 2022

If Disney's special district status is removed, wouldn't that encourage them to use their

money to actively take down Republicans who are in the grips of their own power inebriation?

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If Disney's special district status is removed, wouldn't that encourage them to use their (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Apr 2022 OP
I feel that big corporations will continue to donate to Republicans no matter what Walleye Apr 2022 #1
I don't know about that. Baitball Blogger Apr 2022 #2
When they start talking about edhopper Apr 2022 #4
Isn't going after Disney the same thing? Baitball Blogger Apr 2022 #6
Not at all edhopper Apr 2022 #11
Disney, as a corporation, lives in the real world. NCDem47 Apr 2022 #14
This is true edhopper Apr 2022 #22
This Is Correct SoCalDavidS Apr 2022 #15
I hope you're right. But it seems like they care about is cutting their taxes Walleye Apr 2022 #5
Their CEO edhopper Apr 2022 #3
+1, its more about agroing (owning) the threat to them and their lifestyle vs what's right for US uponit7771 Apr 2022 #9
Follow the money and power. If Disney can hit Scott and deSatin mitch96 Apr 2022 #7
That truly would be amazing to witness. Baitball Blogger Apr 2022 #8
Just so long as it's not a RAT..😝.. cynical me... nt mitch96 Apr 2022 #12
Desantis has raised $100 million for his reelection Jose Garcia Apr 2022 #17
Well as of today Disney is worth over 237 Billion. Ellipsis Apr 2022 #21
I would think so...I feel the GOP is nuts to mess with Disney. Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #10
They aren't talking snowybirdie Apr 2022 #13
It's $2 billion. Nevilledog Apr 2022 #18
I don't know - but I know Floridians won't pay the price JustAnotherGen Apr 2022 #16
If it happens MOMFUDSKI Apr 2022 #19
Stand with Disney rockfordfile Apr 2022 #20
Nope. As long as Republican always promise to lower taxes, they will always support republicans In It to Win It Apr 2022 #23

Baitball Blogger

(51,778 posts)
2. I don't know about that.
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 08:37 AM
Apr 2022

Rick Scott wants to raise taxes on the Middle Class and De Santis and the Florida Republicans want to use government to retaliate against Disney. Sounds like it's going to get harder for them to carry the Jesus Cross on their backs to hide what they really are.

edhopper

(37,106 posts)
4. When they start talking about
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 08:39 AM
Apr 2022

taxing the wealthy and corporations, then they might turn. until then...

edhopper

(37,106 posts)
11. Not at all
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 08:44 AM
Apr 2022

It's a dog and pony show and the Disney will continue to have favorable tax status. The CEO is only making noises and will continue to support the Rethugs.

NCDem47

(3,340 posts)
14. Disney, as a corporation, lives in the real world.
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 09:30 AM
Apr 2022

And wants it both ways.

They create an illusion of appearing socially responsible and inclusive, but their Florida operations reuire them to work in a Republican-lead state--which goes AGAINST such values. At the end of the day, returning value to their shareholders is priority one.

uponit7771

(93,491 posts)
9. +1, its more about agroing (owning) the threat to them and their lifestyle vs what's right for US
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 08:41 AM
Apr 2022

mitch96

(15,675 posts)
7. Follow the money and power. If Disney can hit Scott and deSatin
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 08:39 AM
Apr 2022

in the wallet without hurting the people, that would work to stop the crazy attack on the middle class in Florida..
m

Jose Garcia

(3,439 posts)
17. Desantis has raised $100 million for his reelection
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 09:50 AM
Apr 2022

He doesn't need Disney's money anymore.

Ellipsis

(9,428 posts)
21. Well as of today Disney is worth over 237 Billion.
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 11:49 AM
Apr 2022

If he Pokes the bear I look forward to what happens.

snowybirdie

(6,576 posts)
13. They aren't talking
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 09:29 AM
Apr 2022

about over $1Billion in bonds that have to be paid. The obligation to repay reverts to the counties Disney is located in. Taxpayers will be on the hook. Don't believe this will stand up in a court. So stupid!

JustAnotherGen

(37,631 posts)
16. I don't know - but I know Floridians won't pay the price
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 09:50 AM
Apr 2022

It will be dollars taken from Blue State Workers and handed over to Florida to offset their tax increases.

Which means my taxes are going to go up - as they don't pay their fair share as it is.

 

MOMFUDSKI

(7,080 posts)
19. If it happens
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 11:43 AM
Apr 2022

there will be 2 counties footing the tax bill. These counties are full of scummy repubs living in gated communities. Oh, the weeping and gnashing of teeth. Can only hope it goes down.

In It to Win It

(12,397 posts)
23. Nope. As long as Republican always promise to lower taxes, they will always support republicans
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 12:40 PM
Apr 2022

in some capacity

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