Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over loss of special district

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  1. Curious Always

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    https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/disney-sues-florida-gov-ron-desantis-loss-special-district

    Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida on Wednesday, alleging DeSantis led a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" against the company that violates Disney's free speech rights.

    "Disney regrets that it has come to this. But having exhausted efforts to seek a resolution, the Company is left with no choice but to file this lawsuit to protect its cast members, guests, and local development partners from a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint unpopular with certain State officials," the complaint states.


    This will be an interesting case to watch. It was filed in a heavy Republican court. No Republican court should agree that the government has the right to retaliate a business exercising their right to free speech. If they do, it will end up in SCOTUS. The very heavy right wing court, most of whom are lovers of the constitution, will shoot it down.
     
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    In a statement, DeSantis’ communications director, Taryn Fenske, said, “We are unaware of any legal right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges not held by other businesses in the state.”

    Fenske added, “This lawsuit us yet another unfortunate example of their hope to undermine the will of the Florida voters and operate outside the bounds of the law.”

    Sorry Disney, state of Florida isn't going to support groomers no matter how large you are.
     
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    Normally I don't like mega corporations that much, but right now I'm all for anything that makes Ron DeSantis' job and life harder so I hope all the money the Mouse has to sue is put to aggravating him.
     
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    lol That's not why they sued him.

    The lawsuit dropped 30 minutes after the new board voted to stop the agreement Disney made with the previous one.

    You don't have this put together in 30 min. Disney waited until they tried to cancel a legal contract and then filed.

    Don't mess with the Mouse's lawyers.
     
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    Thanks, I was going to post that but I've got other things to do at the moment.
     
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    So irony is truly dead now? Makes sense I guess.
     
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    Oops. Forgot the "/sarc".
     
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    Well, some people have always embraced crony capitalism, but it is no longer very popular in Florida.

    “First and foremost, fascists want to revolt against socialism. That’s because it threatens the crony capitalism that fascists embrace.
    SNOPES, What Is Fascism? The Conversation, Published Feb 25, 2021.
    https://www.snopes.com/news/2021/02/25/what-is-fascism/
     
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    Dude's not saving the children, just his career. If anything you should be more worried about the GOP being child groomers and exploiters than Disney
     
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    So you are unaware that Disney employed pedophiles? Knowingly.
     
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    Knowingly, huh? Source?
     
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    Hmmm, well **** that is a pretty damming story there, I guess I should've expected that from a corporation that large.

    Still don't trust or care for DeSantis nor do I think he's got a worthy cause though.
     
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    I am just curious , does Disney force children to do anything?
     
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    Yes, but only at Epcot. Immediately upon entering, the boys go into the "why you are really a girl," building and the girls go into the "why you are really a boy," building. This is for grooming purposes. They will chop your penis off in a heartbeat if the kid even appears interested in the lecture.
     
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    Not sure the relevance of the question?
     
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    Yes, but to be fair having any employees get arrested for that is a bad look for any company. But still, no way I'm siding with DeSantis over Disney for any reason.
     
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    Can you tell me how Disney sexually exploit children?
     
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    I'll bet a higher percentage of kids were raped by priests. I've no doubt that any company with more than 1,000 employees has some sickos. People in the know realize that 0.00005194805% isn't proof of anything.
     
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    Very simple. You think Disney is grooming children. I just want to know how ? or if Disney grooming anyone against their will?
     
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    I think you need to look up the definition of grooming and then you can answer your own questions. Doesn't mean you will agree, but asking questions about "force" related to grooming signals to me that you aren't understanding what grooming is. Grooming is a slow, subtle manipulation. Not a smash and grab operation Endeavor.
     
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    Oh most certainly, in fact I'm pretty sure a lot of people in Washington do some dirty touching of their own.
     
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    How many children go to Disney Every Day slowly, subtle manipulation? None.

    How many children watch Disney movies or read Disney books without their parents provide them those material? None.

    Disney doesn’t force any of their view to anyone unless you buy/ subscribe to their service..

    Do you have problem with Parents who wants Disney view for their children?
     
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    Not sure what point you are trying to make.... your response is all over the place and doesn't make much sense. Really just seems like you have no clue what grooming means.
     
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    If my points are all over the place. Please educate me,

    How is Disney grooming children?
     
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    Without even using google, off the top of my head, there was the PRIDE party for all ages in disneyland (either happened recently or will happen soon)
    There was that show where they were pushing CRT with that dumb little "slaves built america" bit
    I'm sure there are 1000s more examples. As I said, that was even without an internet search

    They have become the organization of groomers. I know its a tough pill to swallow. For something so loved by children to become so corrupt.
     
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