I guess a bully will always be a built. When Disney leave an all there employee s file for help an we have to pay higher taxes, then you will get it. He is supposed to be a governor for the people not the few
Some Floridians aren’t the smartest. You won’t believe how many of them didn’t know that tourism brings the state a lot of money and enables the state not to impose state income taxes.
Government should not be able to dictate what a business can say. Freedom of speech is not limited to the GOP. This is Facism we don’t need PETTY dictatorship.
If I had control of Disney, I would shutdown or at least limit the people who are allowed in the parks. This would have the immediate effect showing DeSantis and his group what could be. Without tourists we would have to go to a state income tax among other things.
Never become government president of the United States God don’t let evil people be president he made a mistake once with Trump but it won’t happen again
You should listen when the news publishes the numbers. I hope Disney moves, I want to buy in Florida, and with the billions Disney pays in taxes house prices will drop, hopefully people will move out causing some really cheap deals, but taxes might be a problem. It will be fun to watch, I can’t lose.:)
DeSantis is a BULLY; and, is using his ‘political power to bully a business- that doesn’t ‘think’ like he does and agree with his insane rulings.’ He DOES NOT represent his people or state, but, his own disgruntled self. Shame on him! And, WHY is he in office? Bullying has zero tolerance.
Disney needs to stay out of politics. I was a Disney shareholder and because of poor management my investment lost 30% I am waiting for the inevitable class action lawsuit against the Mouse that will certainly come.
Bravo to the California executives of Disney. Lost half the value of the company in one year. They’re going to move out of Florida they can lose the rest of the value of the company. Nobody in the right mind picks this kind of a fight with a government. Get rid of the management ASAP
Conservative Supreme Court Justices placed Disney and other corporations in politics when they ruled that corporations are people. So, this is Disney exercising its first amendment rights. I hope they kick his Napoleon complex, narcissistic, fascist ass.
So you think the First Ammendment does’t apply to Disney? The Supreme Court won’t agree with you but you Conservatives have never really understood the Constitution, have you?
According to the Supreme Court, corporations are people too, with the same rights. DeSantis is just trying to prove he’s a tough guy who won’t back down. But he didn’t have any problem with Disney’s control of Reedy Creek until Disnee leadership spoke out against his ham-handed law. So he’s nothing more than a retaliatory, vindictive wannabe authoritarian twit. Corporate America should be very cautious because he could do the same do any of them on a whim. And don’t hold your breath on that class action suit. You’re better off accepting you made a poor investment and moving on.
Sorry, DeSantis is very much a MAGAt. Problem is, he’s trying to put Trump the Donald. Everyone knows the pretend from the real thing; Trump is the real thing.
DeathSantis is totally destroying Florida..everyone has SEEN what’s been going on in Texas well Mo’Ron has done the same . Making it LEGAL to Drive a Vehicle Through a Crowd of people. The no permit no training no NOTHING go buy a gun & WANDER all around the state with an AR15.
The BS with Disney is a total AUTOCRATIC Move … Welcome to Autocracy aka Florida
Disney is losing 28 million a month their stock has dropped 44% You know who will be reigning in the ranks at Disney the mostly conservative investors..They’ve already fired one CEO who’s next. Stock holders don’t care about woke liberals agendas,blks,Spanish, homosexuals or whites only one thing $$$$. That will determine the outcome. Nothing else
Oh let’s hear the angry list of propaganda and falsehoods, as well as projected blame for things that presidents dont have any control over. Meanwhile, January 6th and the $7.8 trillion debt the last president left us with (a 33%+ increase in the National Debt) are still having a negative effect on our nation, our economy, and our standing in the world.
Well I can think of one President, Ill just call Goofy who raised the budget deficits by 50 billion dollars on a war that we shouldn’t ever got involved in.
Protecting children like Desantis and the elected reps in the FL statehouse are working to do is easily the most important thing the state of FL will ever do.
Protecting children by taking parent’s rights away? He thinks he knows best for every child. What they should read, what they should watch and how they should feel. The “free” state of Florida is a joke.
Yeah, let’s tell the public what they can read and watch, and how to raise their children. I recall another guy in history that got rid of books, Adolf DeSantis, you are doing a great service to the world, keep it up loser.
DiSantis has a grudge against Disney because they are all inclusive abd he wants Disney tto fall in line with his Gastopo/Victorian leadership. He’s a mini Trump. He’ll.miss Disneys tourism $ if they leave the state.
So how long are y’all gonna blame the president for something a governor is doing? Cuz it’s showing how frail your arguments are from the jump. Some of y’all just wanna complain about Biden to the point that you show why so many Republicans are dismissed these days
@Airdaddy, UNTIL a 3rd party candidate like Jesse Ventura is on the ballots for people to vote on, then there’s going to be the usual 2 parties that we’ve always had to vote on in our elections.
And you forgot where you left your brain. All Republicans do is totally waste money by running fake hearings alone but the hate they spew with ZERO PLAN is a totally waste. Hate hate hate & more ugly hate us the best they can do.
And you forgot where you left your brain. All Republicans do is totally waste money by running fake hearings alone but the hate they spew with ZERO PLAN is a totally waste. Hate hate hate & more ugly hate is the best they can do.
I love how old bobblehead does his dance! Tells everyone how much hate he has. Using political power to run over Micky Mouse which by the way owns the Desadass. Charges need to be brought against him on how he is doing his job.
Typical Retrumplican, play the divert the blame to someone else…my sin is less than Clinton’s emails, stop investigating me and go investigate Hunter Biden…
And what damage would that be? Has he turned us socialist like trump said he would? Or taken your guns, or eliminated the police like trump promised? Please elaborate.
You criticism of Biden is very general. What damage has Biden done to the US? I would love to know because from where I am sitting, he has been a blessing.
Disney has a sweetheart tax and control deal where it basically runs its own country. This power can lead to abuse….and gives them a perk that universal studios and other parks don’t get. I think both sides are being political and petty. Disney needs to Lay off the politics and the Gov needs to do what is right andnot continue with his political pettiness. Some of the Departments inside Disney were looking forward to state and federal oversight and standards rather that appointments of supervisors that have never done the job. It is a competence issue. But pitching this battle after smugly writing that book will probably cost him the potential presidency.
In the short to medium term, desantis has likely made it more difficult to regulate Disney. The issue is that even a normally acceptable policy can be unconstitutional if enacted for impermissible reasons, and desantis and elements of the legislature have been clear that they’re punishing Disney for protected speech (desantis has actually said Disneys has the right to make its statements, but he’s punishing them anyway). Which means that even if a reasonable and fair regulation is passed, Disney can claim they’re being punished for their speech, and desantis will have a difficult time proving otherwise.
I don’t think you realize what the district actually did for them. They still paid taxes. 1.146 BILLION in state and local taxes. If this was just about the improvement district and the benefits it gave then they would have dissolved The Village many districts. But this was targeted at Disney. It will not end well for florida.
Did anyone even care what special privileges Disney had…no. Desantis did some good things his first two years. Since then he’s just pandered to the far right. It’s not good for the state /country when a company or anyone else has to be worried about repercussions for voicing their constitutially protected opinion.
Free speech is fir human beings , not a – business entity, not all employees in the business will agree with the business, but business has money to push it , no , I am not a DeSantis lover
“Disney needs to Lay off the politics” All companies are involved in politics to some degree. Disney is a global conglomerate that is focused on inclusion, human rights, and it’s own business interests. DeSantis is merely casting opinionated culture wars into politics and policy. He’s trying to play to his base while alienating everyone else. Everything he’s doing is WRONG.
Totally agree Be Smarter. DeSantis is not going after Disney because he thinks they are corrupt, he’s going after Disney because Disney had a difference of opinion with him. If we can’t have our freedom of speech then what what kind of Country are we really in?
When Disney came to Florida it was a dream come true. They have had this privilege since 1973. Why now is it a problem. They took marshland and built a money making adventure for Florida. He chose the wrong foe. Home insurance doubled in the past year. How about using some of that fight for homeowners.
@Mary, All Disney did was speak out on behalf of their employees about the ” Don’t say gay” law, since over 50% of their employees that works at the parks as well as in the offices. What were they supposed to do? Were the suits at Disney supposed to just tell their employees to just deal with a Governor that’s apparently a bully & a prick?
Although I agree with most of the governors decision I do think that politics is playing too much in this I feel like he’s so bullheaded he doesn’t understand what will happen to our economy if Disney does leave. and several states have offered them free reign you got to realize even though they are kind of a monopoly they take care of all the roads and the fire department and whatever other utilities they take care of will then be left to the taxpayers to pay and the loss of the tourism dollars will be astronomical I feel like both sides need to let it go.
Disney would never leave Florida. This entire issue is a civil rights issue. To watch conservatives fight for government overreach and taking away rights shows just how far the GQP has gone in their culture war.
Yeah. And the Browns would never leave Cleveland. There are a bunch of states that would offer Disney a sweetheart deal to relocate. I hope Ron keeps pushing them out.
But if Dis does they will have to sell, 4 other high-end entertainment companies will be circling, waiting to purchase and turn 1 now-mediocre set of parks into 4 new rejuvenated destinations for FL tourists to flock to. It would be beautiful!
Disney does not have that kind of money. Im sure it looks to like they do to you because they keep taking so much of your money, as you smile and say, “thank you mr. miuse, please may I have another?”
Exactly right @MP, I don’t see how the new guns laws where you don’t need a permit is considered “protecting the children”, Especially WHEN it seems like there are shootings at schools & other places talked about on the news either on a daily or weekly basis.
I have read several things that Ronnie DeBoy has written as he speaks about the state of Florida and the people of Florida, want etc. I don’t believe any of us has a say in what Ronnie does in his so called “speaking for the people of FL”. There is more going on in this state then his special agenda, example; rents skyrocketing, people shooting one another, homeless folk, in general crimes. Let the mouse out of trap and tackle some of the bigger problems, not your personal dislikes Ronnie DeBoy.
Protecting children like Desantis and the elected reps in the FL statehouse are working to do is easily the most important thing the state of FL will ever do.
The vast majority of the state voted for him because of his views, and the state reps were ALSO elected. All together, thier actions are clearly representing the will of the majority of the people of FL.
Sorry your minority view lost (dont be so naive to think the echo chamber this comments section portrays somehow represents a cross section of the FL electorate).
Disney had a vision, put up the funds, took huge risks and built a city out of swampland…no easy feat. Now after bringing jobs & tourists galore, spurring other theme parks to do the same to become a Mega tourist capital, DeSantis wages personal vendetta because Hose of Mouse stood up for something they believed in? Whether we agree on the gay issue or not, threatening and blackmailing Disney for it is wrong.
Disney for years now has been the biggest lobby in the state, with the leverage that “they are the biggest taxpayer in the state.” That tax money they pay has come back to them in spades as they have historically been able to get legislation and pro-Disney policies in place. That, along with the money used on Disney’s behalf across the state (anyone seen the tourism boards advertising the mouse over and over again?) has made thier tax payments basically a giant under-the-table lobbying payment. Its a joke. And someone somehow thinks that now that Dis is having to follow state safety regs and state oversight, somehow tax money will be lost??? The spending on Dis by the state will EASILY offset the money they have historically paid in taxes.
You stayed safety regulations. Has Disney had problems? If the state inspection passes but someone is still hurt does the state get sued because they inspected it
Funny that you keep saying for the protection of the children.
How about the gun laws that were just passed? Protect your children from education, but not their safety from weapons with no purpose in this country.
And the will of the people is not a national or GOP stage.
Just another bad GOP movie
Correct again! I was just going to say the exact same thing. GOP theatrics are getting kids murdered in record numbers, and it’s only increasing. Gun violence is the #1 cause of death in children and teens. The GOP turns their back as children and murdered for sport. But but but………don’t say gay!
Wow sad he not protecting kids he’s doing all this to have power , and try to destroy the rest of America if you were to get in the white house which I pray he doesn’t
If he keeps this up he is going to run disney world to the gound and then disney world well be no more for the ones that never got t go there and that’s is sad .
4 other giant, well-run entertainment companies will easily grab the parks and turn them into 4 new and amazing destinations. Dis has felt for years they were unreplaceable and could do whatever they wanted unscathed. The people of FL have spoken.
Name 1 that would want to locate there after they have watched Ron wage war on Disney. Who needs that cr*p? There are too many other states that do not target corporations for disagreeing with their narcissistic man-baby governor
Insurance? Your priorities are a train wreck. Insurance is far outweighed by the current effort of the senators elected by the people of the state of FL: Protecting children.
Florida Tax payers are being manipulated to pay for DeSantis Media grandstanding. Any grievance to get his name publicized for his Pres Election. He will continue to use exploit taxpayer $$$$$$$$$$$$
I can’t stand him either – but we all need to dial back violent and extreme rhetoric for the sake of civility and our nation. Take it down a notch, please. 🙂
Our problem is we’ve lost our center. We’ve let extremes from both sides in and they will not work together. We need our center back. We need people in office who know how to compromise.
So true, you have people in there that are not up with times. Remember the wifi comment in the tok tok hearing. We need honest people and someone to point out the bad ones
Can’t vote him out. This is his last term as governor. At least until the FL legislature decides to repeal that law, too. They just screwed up the resign to run law so Ronnie can get totally humiliated nationally.
Desantis won’t touch the Villages, since ownership is a large $$ contributor to him. They are a special tax district and raised property taxes to pay for developer’s expansion. With help of Desantis newly elected representatives were chased out of office by state to help developers raise their taxes. Ronnie boy is a corrupt governor and will not survive in national politics without a super majority! He’ll lose to Disney after costing taxpayers millions in legal fees.
Little meatball moRon DeathFascist needs to g DT over himself. Disney has done more for Florida than ANY politician ever has or ever will do for this state. Disney was here long before and HOPEFULLY they’ll be here long after. If not, it would cost Fl hundreds of thousands of jobs and bring on taxes like the state has never known. Anyone on his side here is either a NEW FL transplant or they just know absolutely nothing about what Disney has done and continues to do for FL. They are the #1 tourist draw from all over the world. Without them, FL SINKS back into the swamp where littlest moRon actually came from.
HAHAHA! Dis is a huge draw because the state of FL has used that 1.4B in tax revenue to make the state accomodating and inviting to visitors! Dis will never leave FL (except with tail btw legs), but if they did sell, 4 big fancy entertainment companies would be waiting in the wings to snap up the parks and turn them into 4 amazing new parks to replace Disneys now-mediocre and overpriced park experiences.
Desantis and the statw senators elected by the people of FL are doing EXACTLY what they were put there to do– give long-overdue protection and safe oversight for the kids of the great state of FL.
DeSentis, lol, has to much power and it’s gone to his head.
If it was me I would move Disney to another state like Georgia then see how Florida makes out because Disney brought in alot of money for that state and let’s not talk about JOBS and tax money. That governor needs to think about something else and stop being a big bully like he is in school.
Desantis and FL state senators were elected by the majority of Floridians to do exactly what he is doing: give protection and safe oversight to the children of FL–simple as that. Dis came down on the wrong side of the argument, and the great state of FL is now saying, “so, exactly HOW SAFE are kids REALLY, when they come to Dis parks? Do you know? I don’t know, because Dis is self-governing. But the statements they are making against the protection of children are very concerning! Time to pay a visit to Disney to restore state safety regs and oversight of the Disney parks and properties in the great state of FL.”
The great state of Florida would rather see our children shot with weapon of war than go play with a mouse. Gerrymandering is what got us here. So gerrymander them all out of office. It was not on my ballot to change the mouse house. Shut up GOP. You’re all corrupt. Gerrymandering.
Central Florida was a big swamp with land that was difficult to build on or grow much before Disney came in with the resources to build an environmentally friendly, economically viable, master planned development that is the state’s largest employer. The standards, regulations and inspections that Reedy Creek imposes on itself have always been stronger than those the state has imposed because Disney was there before the state was capable of having standards.
Apparently the State of Florida plans to punish Disney because it’s employees demanded Florida support free speech provided for in the US Constitution.
Desantis is a fool to be vengeful toward Disney. His tyrannical partisan power play is not pro-business or good for Florida. It will cost him votes.
To the Governor’s point, he doesn’t want a Liberal California corporation telling Floridaians how to run their state. Florida passed a law that sex education couldn’t be taught in schools until the 4th grade. Disney went ballistic! Everyone thought they were an entertainment company. Apparently not.
Them voicing their opinion is not going ballistic. It’s called free speech and is the backbone of our Country. And your liberal use of liberal is a bit silly.
What does dissolving a very old agreement that actually benefits you a Floridan by not having to put up any tax payer money on upkeep have to do with protecting children. Hey use it because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
Parents can decide what books can read just because some other parents don’t like a book who are they to said what should be on a shelf.As far as Disney goes they have a right to have there own a opinion just because Governor DeSantis don’t like it is his problem he passed a ruling where the people of Florida pay in he loses at him .
Disney is just the beginning. Who will be next on the chopping block as soon as you voice your opinion. This is tax payer money. An I rather see it go to other more important things. Family values should be taught by the family. An it should go from there. I fell this is just the beginning. Like most communist leader little by little they tell you how to live. That why so many people come to America for our freedom to choose how to talk speak and express themselves!!!
Just goes to show – Florida believes in the Second Amendment but not the First. Honestly, it is becoming like a third world country. No one would ever go there if it wasn’t for Disney, unless they were 90. Or hated books.
We would welcome Disney in our State. They pay taxes which in turn would lower the burden on the rest of us. Pity Florida if they were to pull the plug and leave after all these years.
I used to live near Disney World as a kid. I never knew they weren’t subject to the laws like anywhere else. Why is this? What makes them special? Why does Disney have to be political? If they are for kids, when do kids understand or get involved in politics (unless prompted by their parents, who they most likely parrot)?
Considering that there have been deaths on the rides, it makes me wonder why the state hasn’t stepped in until now (not that I necessarily trust the state). If following both Disney AND state regulations, doesn’t it seem having BOTH standards help ensure further safety?
Granted this is Disney, but I had friends who worked at other (smaller) amusement parks. They were mechanics for the rides. I heard all kinds of stories like how they would replace old, used parts, like brakes, with previously used, old brakes (that really weren’t any better). They would worry because they would have to sign off at the mechanics were done by them. They were being put into a bad position by their superiors. A lot of times that’s why these rides break down…. I see no reason why they can’t follow both codes to ensure greater safety.
Desantis is nothing I hope people are smart enough to get him out of office he is wrong for going after Disney I hope they shut down and move out of Florida.
Sadly he does not have the good for Florida or the country of America in mind he will not protect your children he is putting everyone in danger there in Florida and you people don’t even realize it by passing a open carry license that’s just bad that is giving criminals a way to make it easier to hurt people and by thinking that he is protecting children he’s not all he is doing is causing detrimental danger to the lgbtq+ people sadly he’s going to have a lot of blood on his hands but that’s not the American people’s problem that’s his problem except for the people that voted him into office it’s their problem too .
DeSantis needs to get rid of his Napolian complex!! His personal attacks on everyone who doesn’t agree with him is just childish!! But then again, this is what childish dictators do!! To attack Disney, Florida’s biggest money maker for the state, just because they don’t agree with his utterly ridiculous policies, is stupid!! And didn’t he get married there? Bottom line: DeSantis needs to be voted out, no matter what polital party you represent!!!! Think for yourselves & let’s do the right thing!!!!
I’m not voting for DeSantis, the Republicans need to find someone else to be there number one. If he bullies Disney like this imagine how he will this country. No thank you, I’m done. I’m not saying I like the Dem pick any better. They both need to start from scratch. Disney is a great employer, who offers great opportunities and benefits to it’s employees. I’m Pro Mouse. Back off DeSantis.
When Disney came to Florida it was a dream come true. They have had this privilege since 1973. Why now is it a problem. They took marshland and built a money making adventure for Florida. He chose the wrong foe. Home insurance doubled in the past year. How about using some of that fight for homeowners.
No matter how this all plays out, DeSantis already lost. He looks.like a clown, he can never be president after this. But then again, trump won after bragging about grabbing p on tape, so who knows. Republican voter standards never fail to surprise with how low they will go.
Personally I believe Disney is destroying itself with all this woke liberal support of the leftist agenda. I personally hope Disney goes Bankrupt out of business. I used to love Disney as a child but now as a 45 year old Man I have lost all fondness for Disney
Being from Michigan and a city/town very near the abandon GM plants, shows what happens to communities and a state that gives too much power to a company! They raped and robbed us paying their taxes then left us high and dry after we folded.
I’m no fan of too-big-to-die corporations, but Disney IS central Florida. Central Florida’s economy and population wouldn’t exist without Disney making the area worth going to.
Millions of families every year base their vacations on visiting Disney. No other park can claim that. The other parks are also-rans and wouldn’t exist here without Disney’s presence. Entire communities and even cities exist because of their locations close to Disney.
If Disney falls or leaves, central Florida’s economy will all but die, and negatively affect the whole state.
The cascade of negative economic effects will be felt in many sectors. Hundreds of Thousands of jobs will be lost, billions in tax dollars and tourism revenue will disappear, property values and the housing market will tank. The Orlando Metro area will become the new Detroit.
Desantis’ actions seem like a child who stomps his feet or holds his breath when he doesn’t get his way. So disappointing for someone who wants to lead this country as President…tsk, tsk, tsk.
This is not just an attack on Disney! It is an attack on everything Time Warner! They own Disney! And the so called Governor od Florida should go hide! He should be ashamed of himself! He must have forgot everything he learned in kindergarten! Like Be nice and keep your hands to yourself! What a disgrace.
desantis, and the pols supporting this bs are foolish and stupid!!! disney has made an immeasurable difference on the economy of florida and should be respected!!!
T
This guy wants to be prez??
You’ve got to be joking. Who does this to the largest employer in the state? If it were not the foresight of a man more than 50 years ago FL. Would still be a swamp
Comments for Reedy Creek Locals Tell All About DeSantis Battle
Joe Smith
What ever “damage” done by DeSantis is a drop inn the bucket to the damage Biden has done to this counbtry
That derr
Nice whataboutism.
candice
There was no whataboutisn, is was a whateverism
Willie mills
I guess a bully will always be a built. When Disney leave an all there employee s file for help an we have to pay higher taxes, then you will get it. He is supposed to be a governor for the people not the few
Ralf
Some Floridians aren’t the smartest. You won’t believe how many of them didn’t know that tourism brings the state a lot of money and enables the state not to impose state income taxes.
ChristinaChristi
Well, Thanks to Ron DeSantis, Florida’s will be buried in state taxes
Va
Yeah yeah, and they’re probably DeSantis supporters
Chris
Businesses should shut their mouths and do their own businesses! Let the government do their job.
Catheryn
Government should not be able to dictate what a business can say. Freedom of speech is not limited to the GOP. This is Facism we don’t need PETTY dictatorship.
Catheryn
If I had control of Disney, I would shutdown or at least limit the people who are allowed in the parks. This would have the immediate effect showing DeSantis and his group what could be. Without tourists we would have to go to a state income tax among other things.
Dave D
Cheese and rice, let’s stay on topic. And if you’re going to make assertions then how about some data to back them up?
Floyd Mills
Disney is a lone governing body or so they think. So, to tough titty said the kitty.
Sally
God forbid the little dictator becomes President. He will alienate every alliance we have.
Maria Newcomb
Never become government president of the United States God don’t let evil people be president he made a mistake once with Trump but it won’t happen again
Michael Elledge
Did you forget about the evil things Dems are doing to children ?
Big Unit
Desantis is an idiot. He won’t be happy until Florida is Desantistan
Harry
You should listen when the news publishes the numbers. I hope Disney moves, I want to buy in Florida, and with the billions Disney pays in taxes house prices will drop, hopefully people will move out causing some really cheap deals, but taxes might be a problem. It will be fun to watch, I can’t lose.:)
Catheryn
You are so right. Maga seems to enjoy cutting off their noses to spite their faces. So incredibly ignorant.
James
But Biden is not getting owned by Mickey mouse
Kat
DeSantis is a BULLY; and, is using his ‘political power to bully a business- that doesn’t ‘think’ like he does and agree with his insane rulings.’ He DOES NOT represent his people or state, but, his own disgruntled self. Shame on him! And, WHY is he in office? Bullying has zero tolerance.
Marie
He actually used to represent us….until he became association with Paul Ryan, the Bushes, etc. Then he became a bought and paid for Rino.
Stephen
Disney needs to stay out of politics. I was a Disney shareholder and because of poor management my investment lost 30% I am waiting for the inevitable class action lawsuit against the Mouse that will certainly come.
Paul
Bravo to the California executives of Disney. Lost half the value of the company in one year. They’re going to move out of Florida they can lose the rest of the value of the company. Nobody in the right mind picks this kind of a fight with a government. Get rid of the management ASAP
CJAJA
Please complain to the Supreme Court, who with their Citizens’United decision made it that Disney and all corporations can be in politics.
Marissa Thompson
Conservative Supreme Court Justices placed Disney and other corporations in politics when they ruled that corporations are people. So, this is Disney exercising its first amendment rights. I hope they kick his Napoleon complex, narcissistic, fascist ass.
Ralf
So you think the First Ammendment does’t apply to Disney? The Supreme Court won’t agree with you but you Conservatives have never really understood the Constitution, have you?
Teri
According to the Supreme Court, corporations are people too, with the same rights. DeSantis is just trying to prove he’s a tough guy who won’t back down. But he didn’t have any problem with Disney’s control of Reedy Creek until Disnee leadership spoke out against his ham-handed law. So he’s nothing more than a retaliatory, vindictive wannabe authoritarian twit. Corporate America should be very cautious because he could do the same do any of them on a whim. And don’t hold your breath on that class action suit. You’re better off accepting you made a poor investment and moving on.
CJA
Sorry, DeSantis is very much a MAGAt. Problem is, he’s trying to put Trump the Donald. Everyone knows the pretend from the real thing; Trump is the real thing.
peterparker22
Desantis was elected by the people of FL, as are the state senators.
E
Disney was not on the ballot! I support freedom of speech which Disney has a right to. The hypocrisy is insane and they call it freedom. Sad.
Ralf
Didn’t you know for these folks, freedom only applies to them? They won’t know what hypocrisy is even when it hits them on the face.
MorngConqr13
Amen
Airdaddy
Desantis is in office because of gerrymandering and voter suppression. He represents the far right and there bigotry.
Da Gram Mommaz
DeathSantis is totally destroying Florida..everyone has SEEN what’s been going on in Texas well Mo’Ron has done the same . Making it LEGAL to Drive a Vehicle Through a Crowd of people. The no permit no training no NOTHING go buy a gun & WANDER all around the state with an AR15.
The BS with Disney is a total AUTOCRATIC Move … Welcome to Autocracy aka Florida
Christopher Bland
Preident Disney 2024. Di’sant-azzz funny how this madness travels all the way to ME.
David
Neither is DeSantis. And it does appear that Biden is owned by CCP and Putin.
Nightlynx
Just a quick question, if Biden was “in bed” with Putin then why are we sending so much damn money to his enemies in Ukraine?
Tom
Disney is losing 28 million a month their stock has dropped 44% You know who will be reigning in the ranks at Disney the mostly conservative investors..They’ve already fired one CEO who’s next. Stock holders don’t care about woke liberals agendas,blks,Spanish, homosexuals or whites only one thing $$$$. That will determine the outcome. Nothing else
Harry
❤️❤️
Laura R
Sure it👍
Be Smarter
Oh let’s hear the angry list of propaganda and falsehoods, as well as projected blame for things that presidents dont have any control over. Meanwhile, January 6th and the $7.8 trillion debt the last president left us with (a 33%+ increase in the National Debt) are still having a negative effect on our nation, our economy, and our standing in the world.
Glo
Well I can think of one President, Ill just call Goofy who raised the budget deficits by 50 billion dollars on a war that we shouldn’t ever got involved in.
S
Right. Who needs Europe anyway?
peterparker22
Protecting children like Desantis and the elected reps in the FL statehouse are working to do is easily the most important thing the state of FL will ever do.
Stacey
Protecting children by taking parent’s rights away? He thinks he knows best for every child. What they should read, what they should watch and how they should feel. The “free” state of Florida is a joke.
MorngConqr13
Amen
DJT luvsputin
DeSantis is a BLOWHARD a douchebag and a FRAUD… vote Dems for Disney, America and Democracy…
Paul
That’s right! Socialist unionized teachers have the right to tell parents what their children should learn
Virginia Hamilton
Exactly. And teachers are leaving in droves!
Marc
Yeah, let’s tell the public what they can read and watch, and how to raise their children. I recall another guy in history that got rid of books, Adolf DeSantis, you are doing a great service to the world, keep it up loser.
Anonymous
Okay Sweetheart someone been drinking the wrong Kool-Aid .
Paul
It’s time to put an end to the socialist Republic of teachers unions. How many of the comments on here are from teacher Union trolls
Pat
DiSantis has a grudge against Disney because they are all inclusive abd he wants Disney tto fall in line with his Gastopo/Victorian leadership. He’s a mini Trump. He’ll.miss Disneys tourism $ if they leave the state.
Chad
That’s an opinion. My opinion is that it’s Biden you should be looking at instead of ‘the last president’
Morgan
So how long are y’all gonna blame the president for something a governor is doing? Cuz it’s showing how frail your arguments are from the jump. Some of y’all just wanna complain about Biden to the point that you show why so many Republicans are dismissed these days
Pam
👍Agreed
Anonymous
Wow your no not right wake up .
E
Disney was not on the ballot! I support freedom of speech which Disney has a right to. The hypocrisy is insane and they call it freedom. Sad.
Steve
Nor to mention trumpflation fueled by his trillions in free covid money handouts
Nanette
Talk about brainwashed through propaganda!!
Airdaddy
Both parties should be abolished. They have failed Americans, and future americans.
Travis Weberling
@Airdaddy, UNTIL a 3rd party candidate like Jesse Ventura is on the ballots for people to vote on, then there’s going to be the usual 2 parties that we’ve always had to vote on in our elections.
Butch Goodwin
You really need to see your Primary care Provider. Your statements prove you are not of sound mind.
Glo
Butch go find Cassidy.
And quit the crazy talk!
Tonya
Hide your head in the sand much Joe Smith. Take a real look at the facts and start thinking for yourself.
Mr.correcto
Do nothing joe has nothing to do in this battle. Speak on this subject or keep quiet.
Bob
And you forgot where you left your brain. All Republicans do is totally waste money by running fake hearings alone but the hate they spew with ZERO PLAN is a totally waste. Hate hate hate & more ugly hate us the best they can do.
Bob
And you forgot where you left your brain. All Republicans do is totally waste money by running fake hearings alone but the hate they spew with ZERO PLAN is a totally waste. Hate hate hate & more ugly hate is the best they can do.
Bob
I love how old bobblehead does his dance! Tells everyone how much hate he has. Using political power to run over Micky Mouse which by the way owns the Desadass. Charges need to be brought against him on how he is doing his job.
Pam
Typical Retrumplican, play the divert the blame to someone else…my sin is less than Clinton’s emails, stop investigating me and go investigate Hunter Biden…
Bob
Not my choice for president too quick to fly off the handle
Steve
And what damage would that be? Has he turned us socialist like trump said he would? Or taken your guns, or eliminated the police like trump promised? Please elaborate.
CJA
Thanks for playing Off Topic today – the favorite game of DeSantis.
Marissa Thompson
You criticism of Biden is very general. What damage has Biden done to the US? I would love to know because from where I am sitting, he has been a blessing.
DJT luvsputin
DeSantis is a douchebag and a bully. Vote Dems for Disney, America and Democracy!
Pat
People like you can’t walk and chew gum at the same time 😵💫
Christi
Not even… what a a RUBE statement.
Nothing about it has anything to do with Joe Biden, the article is about DeSantis and the residents of Reedy Creek
Valerie
Get an education
Big Unit
Good thing you’re not running the country anymore Mr. Trump.
Mary
Disney has a sweetheart tax and control deal where it basically runs its own country. This power can lead to abuse….and gives them a perk that universal studios and other parks don’t get. I think both sides are being political and petty. Disney needs to Lay off the politics and the Gov needs to do what is right andnot continue with his political pettiness. Some of the Departments inside Disney were looking forward to state and federal oversight and standards rather that appointments of supervisors that have never done the job. It is a competence issue. But pitching this battle after smugly writing that book will probably cost him the potential presidency.
Tom
In the short to medium term, desantis has likely made it more difficult to regulate Disney. The issue is that even a normally acceptable policy can be unconstitutional if enacted for impermissible reasons, and desantis and elements of the legislature have been clear that they’re punishing Disney for protected speech (desantis has actually said Disneys has the right to make its statements, but he’s punishing them anyway). Which means that even if a reasonable and fair regulation is passed, Disney can claim they’re being punished for their speech, and desantis will have a difficult time proving otherwise.
Frank
Disney is in Florida and should be governed by Florida.
Wayne
But not used as a pawn and punished by Florida leaders as free speech is legal!
Tonya
Florida agreed to disneys proposals years ago and have hugely benefited from it and is still benefiting from it.
Anonymous
Wrong
Dave D
I don’t think you realize what the district actually did for them. They still paid taxes. 1.146 BILLION in state and local taxes. If this was just about the improvement district and the benefits it gave then they would have dissolved The Village many districts. But this was targeted at Disney. It will not end well for florida.
Jim
Folks go to FL for Disney. Without Disney why go to FL
DRBinFL
Did anyone even care what special privileges Disney had…no. Desantis did some good things his first two years. Since then he’s just pandered to the far right. It’s not good for the state /country when a company or anyone else has to be worried about repercussions for voicing their constitutially protected opinion.
Dolphus
Free speech is fir human beings , not a – business entity, not all employees in the business will agree with the business, but business has money to push it , no , I am not a DeSantis lover
Monte
Businesses have been considered individuals in the court’s eyes. Look it up. They have free speech.
Laura R
Has it? Lead to abuse ? How can you say that if has happened as long as it’s been … 👍 Nice timing desantis..
Be Smarter
“Disney needs to Lay off the politics” All companies are involved in politics to some degree. Disney is a global conglomerate that is focused on inclusion, human rights, and it’s own business interests. DeSantis is merely casting opinionated culture wars into politics and policy. He’s trying to play to his base while alienating everyone else. Everything he’s doing is WRONG.
Tonya
Totally agree Be Smarter. DeSantis is not going after Disney because he thinks they are corrupt, he’s going after Disney because Disney had a difference of opinion with him. If we can’t have our freedom of speech then what what kind of Country are we really in?
peterparker22
Protecting kids? You are right, that is horrible, an absolute travesty! How could anyone think THAT is a good thing???
Dolphus
Wrong ? Then why has it not been undone, or , he’s kicked out of office or charged?
Anonymous
Amen
peterparker22
More important than the tax implications is ensuring the protection of the children of the state of FL.
MP
Disney made that deal many years ago. Universal as compared to Disney is a relatively new park compared to Disney.
Anonymous
Your right on everything you said about him . He don’t need to be in the white house .
E
When Disney came to Florida it was a dream come true. They have had this privilege since 1973. Why now is it a problem. They took marshland and built a money making adventure for Florida. He chose the wrong foe. Home insurance doubled in the past year. How about using some of that fight for homeowners.
Travis Weberling
@Mary, All Disney did was speak out on behalf of their employees about the ” Don’t say gay” law, since over 50% of their employees that works at the parks as well as in the offices. What were they supposed to do? Were the suits at Disney supposed to just tell their employees to just deal with a Governor that’s apparently a bully & a prick?
Cindy
Although I agree with most of the governors decision I do think that politics is playing too much in this I feel like he’s so bullheaded he doesn’t understand what will happen to our economy if Disney does leave. and several states have offered them free reign you got to realize even though they are kind of a monopoly they take care of all the roads and the fire department and whatever other utilities they take care of will then be left to the taxpayers to pay and the loss of the tourism dollars will be astronomical I feel like both sides need to let it go.
Joe
Disney would never leave Florida. This entire issue is a civil rights issue. To watch conservatives fight for government overreach and taking away rights shows just how far the GQP has gone in their culture war.
Tonya
Exactly Joe!
S
Yeah. And the Browns would never leave Cleveland. There are a bunch of states that would offer Disney a sweetheart deal to relocate. I hope Ron keeps pushing them out.
peterparker22
Disney wont leave.
But if Dis does they will have to sell, 4 other high-end entertainment companies will be circling, waiting to purchase and turn 1 now-mediocre set of parks into 4 new rejuvenated destinations for FL tourists to flock to. It would be beautiful!
Tony
Why sell let it set and rot they have already made their money
peterparker22
Disney does not have that kind of money. Im sure it looks to like they do to you because they keep taking so much of your money, as you smile and say, “thank you mr. miuse, please may I have another?”
Monte
Umm, they pay billions in taxes but don’t have money to move?
Aztecace
They would Demo the park if they left, can’t use copyrighted material, no matter who you are, without permission of the owner
Anonymous
How can you agree with most of what that monster has done wow !
If Disney did go that be bad for Florida yikes .
Travis Weberling
Exactly right @MP, I don’t see how the new guns laws where you don’t need a permit is considered “protecting the children”, Especially WHEN it seems like there are shootings at schools & other places talked about on the news either on a daily or weekly basis.
Kat
I have read several things that Ronnie DeBoy has written as he speaks about the state of Florida and the people of Florida, want etc. I don’t believe any of us has a say in what Ronnie does in his so called “speaking for the people of FL”. There is more going on in this state then his special agenda, example; rents skyrocketing, people shooting one another, homeless folk, in general crimes. Let the mouse out of trap and tackle some of the bigger problems, not your personal dislikes Ronnie DeBoy.
mary jo
Agree. So many other issues to address besides the Mouse, which brings in revenue for Florida. Grow up Ron!
candice
Biden Sucked so many Lemons that he is so sour
Be Smarter
Thoughts and prayers, stormtrooper.
Tonya
Candice, there really is life outside of your box. Open up and take a look. Quit listening to people who don’t care if they distort the truth.
E
Sounds like you are sour. I know you can’t get out of the hypocrisy but keep hope alive okay.
peterparker22
Protecting children like Desantis and the elected reps in the FL statehouse are working to do is easily the most important thing the state of FL will ever do.
The vast majority of the state voted for him because of his views, and the state reps were ALSO elected. All together, thier actions are clearly representing the will of the majority of the people of FL.
Sorry your minority view lost (dont be so naive to think the echo chamber this comments section portrays somehow represents a cross section of the FL electorate).
Be Smarter
That’s ridiculous. It’s meant to fool people like yourself into believing absolute nonsense. “But what about the children?” Puh-lease.
Anonymous
hahaha wow you drinking from the wrong Kool-Aid .
M
Disney had a vision, put up the funds, took huge risks and built a city out of swampland…no easy feat. Now after bringing jobs & tourists galore, spurring other theme parks to do the same to become a Mega tourist capital, DeSantis wages personal vendetta because Hose of Mouse stood up for something they believed in? Whether we agree on the gay issue or not, threatening and blackmailing Disney for it is wrong.
Andra Abrams
I so agree with you. So what next if he sees something in your backyard he’s just gonna come and take it from you as well.
Be Smarter
Bingo. Smart person. You get a Mickey cookie on me.
peterparker22
Disney for years now has been the biggest lobby in the state, with the leverage that “they are the biggest taxpayer in the state.” That tax money they pay has come back to them in spades as they have historically been able to get legislation and pro-Disney policies in place. That, along with the money used on Disney’s behalf across the state (anyone seen the tourism boards advertising the mouse over and over again?) has made thier tax payments basically a giant under-the-table lobbying payment. Its a joke. And someone somehow thinks that now that Dis is having to follow state safety regs and state oversight, somehow tax money will be lost??? The spending on Dis by the state will EASILY offset the money they have historically paid in taxes.
Ph
You stayed safety regulations. Has Disney had problems? If the state inspection passes but someone is still hurt does the state get sued because they inspected it
Anonymous
Wow okay
peterparker22
The gay issue? How about the safety and physical protection of the children of the state of FL???
The people of the state of FL have spoken!
MP
Funny that you keep saying for the protection of the children.
How about the gun laws that were just passed? Protect your children from education, but not their safety from weapons with no purpose in this country.
And the will of the people is not a national or GOP stage.
Just another bad GOP movie
Be Smarter
Correct again! I was just going to say the exact same thing. GOP theatrics are getting kids murdered in record numbers, and it’s only increasing. Gun violence is the #1 cause of death in children and teens. The GOP turns their back as children and murdered for sport. But but but………don’t say gay!
Be Smarter
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Anonymous
Wow sad he not protecting kids he’s doing all this to have power , and try to destroy the rest of America if you were to get in the white house which I pray he doesn’t
Ginger Wilcoxson
If he keeps this up he is going to run disney world to the gound and then disney world well be no more for the ones that never got t go there and that’s is sad .
peterparker22
4 other giant, well-run entertainment companies will easily grab the parks and turn them into 4 new and amazing destinations. Dis has felt for years they were unreplaceable and could do whatever they wanted unscathed. The people of FL have spoken.
S
Name 1 that would want to locate there after they have watched Ron wage war on Disney. Who needs that cr*p? There are too many other states that do not target corporations for disagreeing with their narcissistic man-baby governor
Wally
Mickey needs to teach our so-called governor a lesson.
He should focus on rising house insurance rates and auto rates.
peterparker22
Insurance? Your priorities are a train wreck. Insurance is far outweighed by the current effort of the senators elected by the people of the state of FL: Protecting children.
Be Smarter
LOL Stop with the crocodile tears and fake concern.
Control Freak
Florida Tax payers are being manipulated to pay for DeSantis Media grandstanding. Any grievance to get his name publicized for his Pres Election. He will continue to use exploit taxpayer $$$$$$$$$$$$
peterparker22
Oh the horror! Fighting to protect and ensure proper oversight of the kids of the state of FL!
You are like a manipulative 7 year old, willing to say whatever you feel it takes to get what you want, true or not.
Be Smarter
Keep repeating the the same ludicrous things and maybe one day you’ll even start to believe it.
Mags
Deasantis is wasting money and resources he looks like a bratty kid! Cant wait to vote him out!
Mags
Sorry type #Deathsantis
Be Smarter
I can’t stand him either – but we all need to dial back violent and extreme rhetoric for the sake of civility and our nation. Take it down a notch, please. 🙂
Tonya
Our problem is we’ve lost our center. We’ve let extremes from both sides in and they will not work together. We need our center back. We need people in office who know how to compromise.
Ph
So true, you have people in there that are not up with times. Remember the wifi comment in the tok tok hearing. We need honest people and someone to point out the bad ones
Martin DiViaio
Can’t vote him out. This is his last term as governor. At least until the FL legislature decides to repeal that law, too. They just screwed up the resign to run law so Ronnie can get totally humiliated nationally.
Keith
Desantis won’t touch the Villages, since ownership is a large $$ contributor to him. They are a special tax district and raised property taxes to pay for developer’s expansion. With help of Desantis newly elected representatives were chased out of office by state to help developers raise their taxes. Ronnie boy is a corrupt governor and will not survive in national politics without a super majority! He’ll lose to Disney after costing taxpayers millions in legal fees.
AJ
Little meatball moRon DeathFascist needs to g DT over himself. Disney has done more for Florida than ANY politician ever has or ever will do for this state. Disney was here long before and HOPEFULLY they’ll be here long after. If not, it would cost Fl hundreds of thousands of jobs and bring on taxes like the state has never known. Anyone on his side here is either a NEW FL transplant or they just know absolutely nothing about what Disney has done and continues to do for FL. They are the #1 tourist draw from all over the world. Without them, FL SINKS back into the swamp where littlest moRon actually came from.
peterparker22
HAHAHA! Dis is a huge draw because the state of FL has used that 1.4B in tax revenue to make the state accomodating and inviting to visitors! Dis will never leave FL (except with tail btw legs), but if they did sell, 4 big fancy entertainment companies would be waiting in the wings to snap up the parks and turn them into 4 amazing new parks to replace Disneys now-mediocre and overpriced park experiences.
Desantis and the statw senators elected by the people of FL are doing EXACTLY what they were put there to do– give long-overdue protection and safe oversight for the kids of the great state of FL.
Be Smarter
DeFascist could retire to Moscow tomorrow and no one would miss him.
candice
Really? Can we leave the vulgar comments out?
Be Smarter
Yes, let’s not mention Ron’s name ever again. 🙂
Jack
Most residents of Celebration you interviewed, are Disney higher up employees..
patience
Stunning, CNN polling shows an ant Desantis bias. What does the record number of new Florida residents say? That is the true unbiased random poll!
Sharon Price
DeSentis, lol, has to much power and it’s gone to his head.
If it was me I would move Disney to another state like Georgia then see how Florida makes out because Disney brought in alot of money for that state and let’s not talk about JOBS and tax money. That governor needs to think about something else and stop being a big bully like he is in school.
peterparker22
Desantis and FL state senators were elected by the majority of Floridians to do exactly what he is doing: give protection and safe oversight to the children of FL–simple as that. Dis came down on the wrong side of the argument, and the great state of FL is now saying, “so, exactly HOW SAFE are kids REALLY, when they come to Dis parks? Do you know? I don’t know, because Dis is self-governing. But the statements they are making against the protection of children are very concerning! Time to pay a visit to Disney to restore state safety regs and oversight of the Disney parks and properties in the great state of FL.”
Be Smarter
DeSantis is toxic and trying to legislate culture wars into law. Dangerous times.
Sh
The great state of Florida would rather see our children shot with weapon of war than go play with a mouse. Gerrymandering is what got us here. So gerrymander them all out of office. It was not on my ballot to change the mouse house. Shut up GOP. You’re all corrupt. Gerrymandering.
John
Central Florida was a big swamp with land that was difficult to build on or grow much before Disney came in with the resources to build an environmentally friendly, economically viable, master planned development that is the state’s largest employer. The standards, regulations and inspections that Reedy Creek imposes on itself have always been stronger than those the state has imposed because Disney was there before the state was capable of having standards.
Apparently the State of Florida plans to punish Disney because it’s employees demanded Florida support free speech provided for in the US Constitution.
Desantis is a fool to be vengeful toward Disney. His tyrannical partisan power play is not pro-business or good for Florida. It will cost him votes.
Dave Gardner
To the Governor’s point, he doesn’t want a Liberal California corporation telling Floridaians how to run their state. Florida passed a law that sex education couldn’t be taught in schools until the 4th grade. Disney went ballistic! Everyone thought they were an entertainment company. Apparently not.
Tonya
Them voicing their opinion is not going ballistic. It’s called free speech and is the backbone of our Country. And your liberal use of liberal is a bit silly.
Tw
If anyone has ever worked there for ANY amount of time they would understand the veiled issues Disney has.
MP
What does dissolving a very old agreement that actually benefits you a Floridan by not having to put up any tax payer money on upkeep have to do with protecting children. Hey use it because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
Marcos
Parents can decide what books can read just because some other parents don’t like a book who are they to said what should be on a shelf.As far as Disney goes they have a right to have there own a opinion just because Governor DeSantis don’t like it is his problem he passed a ruling where the people of Florida pay in he loses at him .
Cindy
Disney is just the beginning. Who will be next on the chopping block as soon as you voice your opinion. This is tax payer money. An I rather see it go to other more important things. Family values should be taught by the family. An it should go from there. I fell this is just the beginning. Like most communist leader little by little they tell you how to live. That why so many people come to America for our freedom to choose how to talk speak and express themselves!!!
S
Just goes to show – Florida believes in the Second Amendment but not the First. Honestly, it is becoming like a third world country. No one would ever go there if it wasn’t for Disney, unless they were 90. Or hated books.
Be Smarter
Exactly!
Be Smarter
And people are falling for it. That’s the most disturbing part of it all.
Tw
“They control so much here” 🤔 no truer words have been spoken. Time they paid like all the other parks have to.
Hugo
We would welcome Disney in our State. They pay taxes which in turn would lower the burden on the rest of us. Pity Florida if they were to pull the plug and leave after all these years.
Chad
I used to live near Disney World as a kid. I never knew they weren’t subject to the laws like anywhere else. Why is this? What makes them special? Why does Disney have to be political? If they are for kids, when do kids understand or get involved in politics (unless prompted by their parents, who they most likely parrot)?
Considering that there have been deaths on the rides, it makes me wonder why the state hasn’t stepped in until now (not that I necessarily trust the state). If following both Disney AND state regulations, doesn’t it seem having BOTH standards help ensure further safety?
Granted this is Disney, but I had friends who worked at other (smaller) amusement parks. They were mechanics for the rides. I heard all kinds of stories like how they would replace old, used parts, like brakes, with previously used, old brakes (that really weren’t any better). They would worry because they would have to sign off at the mechanics were done by them. They were being put into a bad position by their superiors. A lot of times that’s why these rides break down…. I see no reason why they can’t follow both codes to ensure greater safety.
Walt
Desantis is nothing I hope people are smart enough to get him out of office he is wrong for going after Disney I hope they shut down and move out of Florida.
Anonymous
Sadly he does not have the good for Florida or the country of America in mind he will not protect your children he is putting everyone in danger there in Florida and you people don’t even realize it by passing a open carry license that’s just bad that is giving criminals a way to make it easier to hurt people and by thinking that he is protecting children he’s not all he is doing is causing detrimental danger to the lgbtq+ people sadly he’s going to have a lot of blood on his hands but that’s not the American people’s problem that’s his problem except for the people that voted him into office it’s their problem too .
Jon Smith
Ron Ron DaSandtoes will NOT BE president.
D. L.
DeSantis needs to get rid of his Napolian complex!! His personal attacks on everyone who doesn’t agree with him is just childish!! But then again, this is what childish dictators do!! To attack Disney, Florida’s biggest money maker for the state, just because they don’t agree with his utterly ridiculous policies, is stupid!! And didn’t he get married there? Bottom line: DeSantis needs to be voted out, no matter what polital party you represent!!!! Think for yourselves & let’s do the right thing!!!!
Em
Stop calling ut the “Don’t Say Gay Law”! Nowhere does it say that. That just incites people more.
Alane
I’m not voting for DeSantis, the Republicans need to find someone else to be there number one. If he bullies Disney like this imagine how he will this country. No thank you, I’m done. I’m not saying I like the Dem pick any better. They both need to start from scratch. Disney is a great employer, who offers great opportunities and benefits to it’s employees. I’m Pro Mouse. Back off DeSantis.
Karen Jackson
Something personal (not just ideaology) happened between Bob Chapek and DeSantis. Has anyone discovered the details that incident?
E
When Disney came to Florida it was a dream come true. They have had this privilege since 1973. Why now is it a problem. They took marshland and built a money making adventure for Florida. He chose the wrong foe. Home insurance doubled in the past year. How about using some of that fight for homeowners.
Steve
No matter how this all plays out, DeSantis already lost. He looks.like a clown, he can never be president after this. But then again, trump won after bragging about grabbing p on tape, so who knows. Republican voter standards never fail to surprise with how low they will go.
Shelly
Why is the governor only going after Disney. I believe there are other communities in Florida that operate the same way.
PR
Personally I believe Disney is destroying itself with all this woke liberal support of the leftist agenda. I personally hope Disney goes Bankrupt out of business. I used to love Disney as a child but now as a 45 year old Man I have lost all fondness for Disney
Nanette
Being from Michigan and a city/town very near the abandon GM plants, shows what happens to communities and a state that gives too much power to a company! They raped and robbed us paying their taxes then left us high and dry after we folded.
Mac
I’m no fan of too-big-to-die corporations, but Disney IS central Florida. Central Florida’s economy and population wouldn’t exist without Disney making the area worth going to.
Millions of families every year base their vacations on visiting Disney. No other park can claim that. The other parks are also-rans and wouldn’t exist here without Disney’s presence. Entire communities and even cities exist because of their locations close to Disney.
If Disney falls or leaves, central Florida’s economy will all but die, and negatively affect the whole state.
The cascade of negative economic effects will be felt in many sectors. Hundreds of Thousands of jobs will be lost, billions in tax dollars and tourism revenue will disappear, property values and the housing market will tank. The Orlando Metro area will become the new Detroit.
Michael
It’s time for Disney to move to a state that wants them. Florida governor is anti American.
Lauren
Disney is not the largest employer in FL. How could you get this wrong?
Donna
Disney should pack up and move. Make FLORIDUH the swamp it is.
Sharon
Desantis’ actions seem like a child who stomps his feet or holds his breath when he doesn’t get his way. So disappointing for someone who wants to lead this country as President…tsk, tsk, tsk.
Billie. Stillman
This is not just an attack on Disney! It is an attack on everything Time Warner! They own Disney! And the so called Governor od Florida should go hide! He should be ashamed of himself! He must have forgot everything he learned in kindergarten! Like Be nice and keep your hands to yourself! What a disgrace.
craig trent
desantis, and the pols supporting this bs are foolish and stupid!!! disney has made an immeasurable difference on the economy of florida and should be respected!!!
Christi
DeSantis is all about winning a pissing contest
He can’t accept the fact that he’s fighting his own bread and butter for room on the plate
J.E.
T
This guy wants to be prez??
You’ve got to be joking. Who does this to the largest employer in the state? If it were not the foresight of a man more than 50 years ago FL. Would still be a swamp
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