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SmallFry

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6. Democrats in the state have wanted this special governance issue dealt with for a long time.

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 02:14 PM

Apr 2022

Of course they don't support why DeSantis is doing it, but overall Democrats have absolutely wanted to do away with this, it's republicans who have stopped them.

Historically, Democrats in the state have wanted this done to Disney for a long time.

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How Disney became a self-governing kingdom in Florida that Ron DeSantis and state Republicans... [View all] Initech Apr 2022 OP

What a fucking liar... lame54 Apr 2022 #1

But desatan is a-okay with the scientologists. nt Javaman Apr 2022 #2

What lying preamble. But what do you expect from Republicans: Baitball Blogger Apr 2022 #3

Democrats in the state have wanted this special governance issue dealt with for a long time. SmallFry Apr 2022 #6

Link? Baitball Blogger Apr 2022 #7

Read "Team Rodent" by Carl Hiaasen. Tommy Carcetti Apr 2022 #20

This is just one of those times that show why I had little in common with old guard Fla. Democrats Baitball Blogger Apr 2022 #21

In the last 10 minutes of reading about this arrangement it sounds crazy Buckeyeblue Apr 2022 #9

The local tax payers paid zero for Disney to come. Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #14

Disney will still own the land, right? Buckeyeblue Apr 2022 #24

Yeah, you're right I guess Disney would still own the land. Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #25

lol I live here, not true obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #10

Which Democrats have supported this? onethatcares Apr 2022 #18

State of Disney! roamer65 Apr 2022 #4

Ha, I'd like to see Disney become its' own state. Initech Apr 2022 #8

This bill might get considerable Democratic support, not that it needs it. NT SmallFry Apr 2022 #5

lol wrong obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #11

Not a chance. I have no idea where you are getting Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #15

Not w/ this democrat.. Deuxcents Apr 2022 #23

Along with it snowybirdie Apr 2022 #12

Don't bite the hand that feeds you. And this could come back and bite republicans FloridaBlues Apr 2022 #13

I think this will backfire on Desatan kimbutgar Apr 2022 #16

I hope so! Initech Apr 2022 #17

Reedy Creek was a notorious terrible and corrupt giveaway for Disney. That said... Tommy Carcetti Apr 2022 #19

Disney owned the land. What was the state giving away? Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #26

Certain land use and other restrictions and regulations. Tommy Carcetti Apr 2022 #28

Whether it should have been or not is a moot point. Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #30

Disney only expects the State of Florida to abide by their word. lpbk2713 Apr 2022 #22

And swamp, lots and lots of swamp. nt Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #27

Honestly might have been for the best, ecologically. Tommy Carcetti Apr 2022 #29

That is a valid argument. However, I think Disney Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #31

Anyone who has ever visited Disneyworld all know this PJMcK Apr 2022 #32