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Disney Under Criminal Investigation For Violation of Florida's Law by Former Board of Reedy Creek Improvement District
Gift passes bought from Disney -- with public money. Apparently this violates Florida law about the compensation of public employees.So the Disney-dominated board was sending money to Disney to buy their passes, then giving them as compensation to employees like firefighters. Below the fold, a legal observer says that only 40% of the employees given this "gift" used it. So Disney got 100% of the money for the passes, but only had to dish out 40% in services in return. He also says that this is clearly a violation of Florida law. I don't know Florida law at all, but he seems very certain. He also says that this is just the tip of the iceberg, and seems certain that a lot of self-dealing behavior will be made public in the coming months. One point I heard people talking about a while back was the Reedy Creek Improvement District's issuance of municipal bonds. Municipal bonds offer buyers lower rates than, say, corporate debt -- and they still get bought, because they're free of federal and state taxes. A municipal bond offering a weak 2.5% interest rate, but without any taxes imposed on it, may look more attractive than a corporate bond at a 6% rate which is taxed. This allows municipalities to finance their projects cheaply -- the lower the rates they have to pay out, the cheaper their financing. The problem -- at least as I've heard; I am not acquainted with this matter at all -- is that the Reedy Creek Improvement District may have been issuing debt which was really for the benefit of the Disney corporation, and not the municipality called the Reedy Creek Improvement District itself. This would be a benefit to Disney, as they could finance their own projects at the lower interest rates people will accept for tax-free municipal bonds. It would also be self-dealing. It would also be, maybe, illegal. I don't know if that's the kind of thing the commentator "Legal Mindset" has in mind as the rest of the iceberg we're not seeing yet, but that would be my best guess. He mentions that Disney routinely acted as if they were the administrators of the RCID, making decisions for the RCID, and not bothering to even pretend that the Disney corporation and RCID were two different legal entities which are supposed to have their own independent objectives. I know other commentators have pointed out that Disney's loss of control of the RCID will result in their books being opened and 70 years of possible self-dealing by Disney coming to light. Meanwhile, Disney flirted with a nine-year-low yesterday.
Already involved in two lawsuits with Disney, Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees to a board that oversees Disney World's governing district on Monday launched a battle against the company on a new front -- free passes and discounts for district employees. Board members of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District submitted a complaint to the state Inspector General, claiming that the millions of dollars in season passes, as well as discounts on hotels, merchandise, food and beverages, that their Disney-supporting predecessors provided governing district employees amount to unethical benefits and perks. Last year alone, before the DeSantis appointees took over the governing board and it was still controlled by Disney backers, around $2.5 million in discounts and passes were given to district employees and their families, the board said in a news release. The arrangement was self-serving to the company because it funneled money back to Disney, with the district footing the bill, the release said.
Shares of Walt Disney Co. closed at their lowest level in nearly nine years Thursday, and even there they may not be cheap. The media conglomerate's stock remains under pressure amid a host of challenges, and KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Brandon Nispel still views it as expensive relative to peers, despite a selloff that has taken the share price down 59% from Disney's DIS, -3.91% all-time closing high established in early 2021. "From our point of view, Disney has problems across just about every one of its businesses," Nispel told MarketWatch. These include a declining linear-TV business, a complicated shift toward streaming, an underperforming studios unit and a comedown for the parks business as the initial period of postpandemic exuberance wanes.
Disney's troubles in linear television and streaming go hand in hand. Pay-TV subscribers are declining at a 6% to 7% rate, weighing on advertising and affiliate revenue. Meanwhile, media companies bled dry their linear offerings in pursuit of streaming success, but the streaming business has been unprofitable, something companies are trying to reverse.
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Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 03:27 PM (v0R5T)
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Heh.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:27 PM (iM+rR)
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He also says that this is just the tip of the iceberg, and seems certain that a lot of self-dealing behavior will be made public in the coming months.
they'll start with the financial stuff, then hopefully they'll work their way up to the p3do crimes
they'll start with the financial stuff, then hopefully they'll work their way up to the p3do crimes
Posted by: kallisto at August 25, 2023 03:28 PM (dCxaZ)
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Maus ist tot?
Just in one year $2 million public money went to season passes and paying for lavish hotel rooms.
Just in one year $2 million public money went to season passes and paying for lavish hotel rooms.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 25, 2023 03:30 PM (+g1B1)
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I did fetch the others but they're all wrapped up in dispensing dating advice
and especially warnings against owning Android unless you're old like moi
and especially warnings against owning Android unless you're old like moi
Posted by: kallisto at August 25, 2023 03:30 PM (dCxaZ)
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Ace gives the COBs free toenail fungus treatment coupons.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:30 PM (wsSEe)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 25, 2023 03:30 PM (+g1B1)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 25, 2023 03:31 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Jimmy Carter at August 25, 2023 03:31 PM (X4yCj)
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Shares of Walt Disney Co. closed at their lowest level in nearly nine years Thursday, and even there they may not be cheap.
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Well, the stock market is fantasy land for speculation rather than a real measure of any particular company's worth.
But still, it's fun to see especially since the C-suite's bonus structure is tied to it.
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Well, the stock market is fantasy land for speculation rather than a real measure of any particular company's worth.
But still, it's fun to see especially since the C-suite's bonus structure is tied to it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM (LvTSG)
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And if Disney had kept their mouth shut over politics, none of this would be coming to light.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM (+g1B1)
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Probably won't amount to much but hammer them for everything they got
Posted by: Skip at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM (MOY79)
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Yeah, I nooded, you no noodin' bastages.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 25, 2023 03:33 PM (7ye/I)
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See, they won't come upstairs.
They're still engrossed in discussion about the birds, the bees, the fussin', the fightin' the lovin', the bitin'
*throws up hands in defeat*
They're still engrossed in discussion about the birds, the bees, the fussin', the fightin' the lovin', the bitin'
*throws up hands in defeat*
Posted by: kallisto at August 25, 2023 03:33 PM (dCxaZ)
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Disney Under Criminal Investigation For Violation of Florida's Law by Former Board of Reedy Creek Improvement District
Your woke shit destroyed Disney. May the company burn down to the waterline.
Your woke shit destroyed Disney. May the company burn down to the waterline.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 25, 2023 03:33 PM (G8h7g)
Posted by: kallisto at August 25, 2023 03:33 PM (dCxaZ)
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So the Disney-dominated board was sending money to Disney to buy their passes, then giving them as compensation to employees like firefighters.
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True, but I don't think that was the point. The actual point is much worse.
A lot of Disney employees in Florida get park access of some kind as an employee perk. It's not always an annual pass, but it's something. I think that rather than self-dealing for financial gain (the amounts involved aren't that great), this was rather an attempt to put RCID employees at parity with Disney employees. Disney employees get parks access, so RCID employees get parks access.
Why would Disney want that parity? That's the rub. I think this is far more an example of evidence that Disney treated the RCID as a subsidiary operated by, for and in the interests of Disney than it is an example of nefarious self-dealing. Disney thought of the RCID as being part of Disney, they ran it like it was a part of Disney, and they gave the employees of the ersatz subsidiary the same perks that employees of the parent company got.
That's a much more serious problem.
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True, but I don't think that was the point. The actual point is much worse.
A lot of Disney employees in Florida get park access of some kind as an employee perk. It's not always an annual pass, but it's something. I think that rather than self-dealing for financial gain (the amounts involved aren't that great), this was rather an attempt to put RCID employees at parity with Disney employees. Disney employees get parks access, so RCID employees get parks access.
Why would Disney want that parity? That's the rub. I think this is far more an example of evidence that Disney treated the RCID as a subsidiary operated by, for and in the interests of Disney than it is an example of nefarious self-dealing. Disney thought of the RCID as being part of Disney, they ran it like it was a part of Disney, and they gave the employees of the ersatz subsidiary the same perks that employees of the parent company got.
That's a much more serious problem.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:34 PM (t0OGg)
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Faster, please!
Posted by: Commander Tikonov at August 25, 2023 03:34 PM (p8iTN)
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 25, 2023 03:34 PM (krqg6)
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*throws up hands in defeat*
Posted by: kallisto
________________________
Here,, hold my beer. I'll get 'em
Posted by: kallisto
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Here,, hold my beer. I'll get 'em
Posted by: Jimmy Carter at August 25, 2023 03:34 PM (X4yCj)
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I can't boycott Disney any harder than I am now. Sad thing is Grandpa was a contractor on the original Disney Park, and I worked on building the Disney California Adventure and new hotel at Disneyland. Fuck them.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 03:34 PM (tRWwW)
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Im sure Disney is really looking forward to these "Snow White Short" people should be investing in, as the inevitable tanking that movie does will be hilarious (it'd be great if Disney either needs to pull a Batgirl and just scrap it, or dump it to the streamer for a nearly 100% loss)
Posted by: Rbastid at August 25, 2023 03:34 PM (dr50/)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 25, 2023 03:34 PM (VJZuE)
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Can't wait for the end of Disney.
What do you mean, "never happen"? Roe v Wade got overturned and Satan's making ice cream in hell.
What do you mean, "never happen"? Roe v Wade got overturned and Satan's making ice cream in hell.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (Mzdiz)
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Disney being at a nine year low essentially means the market has zeroed out the value of Disney's acquisitions of Star wars and marvel ....well how about that.
Posted by: Mishdog at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (YXEoM)
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11 And if Disney had kept their mouth shut over politics, none of this would be coming to light.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM (+g1B1)
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The progressives at Pixar were pissed that Chapek wasn't saying anything, so they did some internal pressure campaign that made their niche concerns into front page news while insulting the bulk of Florida's voters, which led to the start of Disney's Pixar brand losing tremendous value when Lightyear bombed horribly.
It's not like there should be consequences to their actions, or anything.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM (+g1B1)
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The progressives at Pixar were pissed that Chapek wasn't saying anything, so they did some internal pressure campaign that made their niche concerns into front page news while insulting the bulk of Florida's voters, which led to the start of Disney's Pixar brand losing tremendous value when Lightyear bombed horribly.
It's not like there should be consequences to their actions, or anything.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (LvTSG)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (Zz0t1)
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Get woke go , ...um smoke no, poke, no that's not it , toke , no... damn it's on the tip of my tongue
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (O8bOp)
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I do something similar in my business.
I offer services in the form of providing people with my wisdom and knowledge.
So when I need to pay somebody, I give them free sessions with me.
Everybody wins.
I offer services in the form of providing people with my wisdom and knowledge.
So when I need to pay somebody, I give them free sessions with me.
Everybody wins.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (dGCAG)
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26 Disney being at a nine year low essentially means the market has zeroed out the value of Disney's acquisitions of Star wars and marvel ....well how about that.
Posted by: Mishdog at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (YXEoM)
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"But Disney+, guys! Disney+! I swear it'll make a profit someday!'
-Iger
Posted by: Mishdog at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (YXEoM)
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"But Disney+, guys! Disney+! I swear it'll make a profit someday!'
-Iger
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (LvTSG)
Posted by: Jimmy Carter at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (X4yCj)
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Consider the shutdown of the $2 billion Star Wars hotel.
It's a lot easier to shut it down if you know you can roll the debt into issuing muni bonds.
It's a lot easier to shut it down if you know you can roll the debt into issuing muni bonds.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (7ye/I)
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He mentions that Disney routinely acted as if they were the administrators of the RCID, making decisions for the RCID, and not bothering to even pretend that the Disney corporation and RCID were two different legal entities which are supposed to have their own independent objectives. I know other commentators have pointed out that Disney's loss of control of the RCID will result in their books being opened and 70 years of possible self-dealing by Disney coming to light.
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And that is why Disney is probably intensely worried about these probes. Right now, Disney isn't implicated in anything. This is an investigation into the RCID, based on RCID conduct and misappropriation of funds. That (technical and hypothetical) firewall between RCID and Disney means that Disney shouldn't really need to worry about this - yet it is worried about it and so is the market. So why is that?
Because this probably *is* just the tip of the iceberg, and gives the state cause to go looking to what else was going on - like Disney running the RCID as its own private government. Hell, the RCID's legal council was also simultaneously a Disney lawyer on both sides of the contracts.
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And that is why Disney is probably intensely worried about these probes. Right now, Disney isn't implicated in anything. This is an investigation into the RCID, based on RCID conduct and misappropriation of funds. That (technical and hypothetical) firewall between RCID and Disney means that Disney shouldn't really need to worry about this - yet it is worried about it and so is the market. So why is that?
Because this probably *is* just the tip of the iceberg, and gives the state cause to go looking to what else was going on - like Disney running the RCID as its own private government. Hell, the RCID's legal council was also simultaneously a Disney lawyer on both sides of the contracts.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (t0OGg)
Posted by: Fucks Hoarder at August 25, 2023 03:37 PM (/Rqse)
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Disney being at a nine year low essentially means the market has zeroed out the value of Disney's acquisitions of Star wars and marvel ....well how about that.
Posted by: Mishdog at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (YXEoM)
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"But Disney+, guys! Disney+! I swear it'll make a profit someday!'
-Iger
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (LvTSG)
This means they're financially in great shape.
Posted by: Mishdog at August 25, 2023 03:35 PM (YXEoM)
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"But Disney+, guys! Disney+! I swear it'll make a profit someday!'
-Iger
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (LvTSG)
This means they're financially in great shape.
Posted by: Prolapse Paul at August 25, 2023 03:37 PM (Zz0t1)
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"From our point of view, Disney has problems across just about every one of its businesses," Nispel told MarketWatch. These include a declining linear-TV business, a complicated shift toward streaming, an underperforming studios unit and a comedown for the parks business as the initial period of postpandemic exuberance wanes.
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That's not happy analysis.
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That's not happy analysis.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:37 PM (t0OGg)
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34 Because this probably *is* just the tip of the iceberg, and gives the state cause to go looking to what else was going on - like Disney running the RCID as its own private government. Hell, the RCID's legal council was also simultaneously a Disney lawyer on both sides of the contracts.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (t0OGg)
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Oh gosh, it would be hilarious if Disney ended up shutting down DisneyWorld anyway without having any place to move it because the fines end up being so big.
Probably not going to happen, but it would entertain me.
Make it happen, DeSantis. Dance, monkey, dance!
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (t0OGg)
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Oh gosh, it would be hilarious if Disney ended up shutting down DisneyWorld anyway without having any place to move it because the fines end up being so big.
Probably not going to happen, but it would entertain me.
Make it happen, DeSantis. Dance, monkey, dance!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:37 PM (LvTSG)
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You can bet the IRS will be sending thugs with guns to ransack these tax scofflaws homes.
Posted by: torabora at August 25, 2023 03:38 PM (+fYDp)
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11 And if Disney had kept their mouth shut over politics, none of this would be coming to light.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM (+g1B1)
The past four or five years shows they could not not do what they did.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM (+g1B1)
The past four or five years shows they could not not do what they did.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:38 PM (iM+rR)
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"Municipal bonds, Ted. I'm talking AA rating, the best investment in America."
Posted by: Capt. Rex Cramer at August 25, 2023 03:38 PM (Cmxw7)
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Ace gives the COBs free toenail fungus treatment coupons.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy
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I suspect that a complimentary cruise with King Harv would go a long way.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy
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I suspect that a complimentary cruise with King Harv would go a long way.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 25, 2023 03:38 PM (0v4YR)
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36 "But Disney+, guys! Disney+! I swear it'll make a profit someday!'
-Iger
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (LvTSG)
This means they're financially in great shape.
Posted by: Prolapse Paul at August 25, 2023 03:37 PM (Zz0t1)
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"The parks in Shanghai and the cruise lines are doing great. That means that the film division completely shitting the bed isn't actually a concern."
-Iger
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (LvTSG)
This means they're financially in great shape.
Posted by: Prolapse Paul at August 25, 2023 03:37 PM (Zz0t1)
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"The parks in Shanghai and the cruise lines are doing great. That means that the film division completely shitting the bed isn't actually a concern."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:38 PM (LvTSG)
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"Meanwhile, Disney flirted with a nine-year-low yesterday."
I read this as "Disney flirted with a nine-year-old yesterday". Apparently, I've got a pretty low opinion of Disney now...
I read this as "Disney flirted with a nine-year-old yesterday". Apparently, I've got a pretty low opinion of Disney now...
Posted by: hobbitopoly at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (6xRrr)
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So....Kathleen Kennedy is definitely getting fired, yes?
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (RA7Yy)
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It is absolutely insane that Disney was given it's own municipality.
That said, I am very much enjoying listening to liberals justify why Disney should have it's own municipality, and how it's fascist for Florida to take away their own municipality.
re: muni bonds -- yes, this is a well known accusation. I'd say it's pretty much proven that Disney was issuing municipal bonds in the name of the municipality to cover their own corporate expenses. I'm not sure if it's illegal, to be honest. And the money is fungible, so it's really hard to say "that specific $100 million from the sale of bonds went to paying the promotional expenses of Mulan" -- but Disney certainly has "pierced the corporate veil" as it were with their former municipality.
That said, I am very much enjoying listening to liberals justify why Disney should have it's own municipality, and how it's fascist for Florida to take away their own municipality.
re: muni bonds -- yes, this is a well known accusation. I'd say it's pretty much proven that Disney was issuing municipal bonds in the name of the municipality to cover their own corporate expenses. I'm not sure if it's illegal, to be honest. And the money is fungible, so it's really hard to say "that specific $100 million from the sale of bonds went to paying the promotional expenses of Mulan" -- but Disney certainly has "pierced the corporate veil" as it were with their former municipality.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (mj0Qp)
Posted by: Jerry Seinfeld Eating Popcorn at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (VTu1l)
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (fKIdX)
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45 So....Kathleen Kennedy is definitely getting fired, yes?
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (RA7Yy)
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"She's been double-secret fired, and my source, Sparrow Droppings, has assured me that she cried three times yesterday."
-Doomcock
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (RA7Yy)
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"She's been double-secret fired, and my source, Sparrow Droppings, has assured me that she cried three times yesterday."
-Doomcock
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:40 PM (LvTSG)
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom for Comfort at August 25, 2023 03:40 PM (VTu1l)
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and 70 years of possible self-dealing by Disney
Mummification of whatever Mickey's had under his dress is safer to see than the fresh stuff.
Mummification of whatever Mickey's had under his dress is safer to see than the fresh stuff.
Posted by: DaveA at August 25, 2023 03:40 PM (FhXTo)
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Well, the stock market is fantasy land for speculation rather than a real measure of any particular company's worth.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM
This is about me, isn't it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:32 PM
This is about me, isn't it?
Posted by: AMC Meme-stock investor who has consistentlyost money over the last 2 years at August 25, 2023 03:40 PM (JCZqz)
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Oh gosh, it would be hilarious if Disney ended up shutting down DisneyWorld anyway without having any place to move it because the fines end up being so big.
Probably not going to happen, but it would entertain me.
Make it happen, DeSantis. Dance, monkey, dance!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:37 PM (LvTSG)
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No good killing the golden goose.
But Disney officers landing in jail is a possibility. So is a massive refactoring of tax rates, and the possibility that some of the RCID's "municipal" bonds getting converted to Disney bonds and put back on the company where they belong. So is a lawsuit by RCID bondholders that could be extremely - perhaps catastrophically - expensive for Disney.
Probably not going to happen, but it would entertain me.
Make it happen, DeSantis. Dance, monkey, dance!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:37 PM (LvTSG)
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No good killing the golden goose.
But Disney officers landing in jail is a possibility. So is a massive refactoring of tax rates, and the possibility that some of the RCID's "municipal" bonds getting converted to Disney bonds and put back on the company where they belong. So is a lawsuit by RCID bondholders that could be extremely - perhaps catastrophically - expensive for Disney.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (t0OGg)
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"She's been double-secret fired, and my source, Sparrow Droppings, has assured me that she cried three times yesterday."
-Doomcock
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:40 PM (LvTSG)
Doomcocktease
-Doomcock
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:40 PM (LvTSG)
Doomcocktease
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (fKIdX)
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I wish Disney would just go the f*ck away.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (Xrfse)
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50 Disney has lost $1 billion from their movies
in 2023
Billion, with a B
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom for Comfort at August 25, 2023 03:40 PM (VTu1l)
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On the other hand, Elemental has become likely profitable through a successful foreign market campaign. So they have that going for them.
in 2023
Billion, with a B
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom for Comfort at August 25, 2023 03:40 PM (VTu1l)
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On the other hand, Elemental has become likely profitable through a successful foreign market campaign. So they have that going for them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (LvTSG)
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I read this as "Disney flirted with a nine-year-old yesterday". Apparently, I've got a pretty low opinion of Disney now...
Posted by: hobbitopoly at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (6xRrr)
But accurate.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (6xRrr)
But accurate.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (iM+rR)
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Did RCID have Coumo style rape rooms?
Posted by: torabora at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (+fYDp)
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Ace,
that analyst says that Disney may be expensive relative to its peers...many of which have gotten positively crushed in the market, so it is even worse than it sounds!
that analyst says that Disney may be expensive relative to its peers...many of which have gotten positively crushed in the market, so it is even worse than it sounds!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (lQONO)
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53 But Disney officers landing in jail is a possibility. So is a massive refactoring of tax rates, and the possibility that some of the RCID's "municipal" bonds getting converted to Disney bonds and put back on the company where they belong. So is a lawsuit by RCID bondholders that could be extremely - perhaps catastrophically - expensive for Disney.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (t0OGg)
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That's fine. Comcast is about to pay them billions of dollars to take HULU off their hands.
*refers back to notes*
Oh...wait...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (t0OGg)
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That's fine. Comcast is about to pay them billions of dollars to take HULU off their hands.
*refers back to notes*
Oh...wait...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:42 PM (LvTSG)
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On the other hand, Elemental has become likely profitable through a successful foreign market campaign. So they have that going for them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (LvTSG)
That one I only heard it was bad. No one ever described it?
Girls rule, boys drool?
Menstrual theme?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (LvTSG)
That one I only heard it was bad. No one ever described it?
Girls rule, boys drool?
Menstrual theme?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:42 PM (iM+rR)
62
Where's the money, Mouse?
Posted by: Comcast at August 25, 2023 03:42 PM (aD39U)
63
She's been double-secret fired, and my source, Sparrow Droppings, has assured me that she cried three times yesterday."
-Doomcock
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, s
DON'T TEASE ME LIKE THAT!!
-Doomcock
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, s
DON'T TEASE ME LIKE THAT!!
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 03:42 PM (RA7Yy)
64
Heh. It's a Menstrual show.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:42 PM (iM+rR)
65
See, they won't come upstairs.
They're still engrossed in discussion about the birds, the bees, the fussin', the fightin' the lovin', the bitin'
*throws up hands in defeat*
Posted by: kallisto at August 25, 2023 03:33 PM (dCxaZ)
I usually miss the fun threads around here, so I wanted to say this: Regarding "scientists" and fake DNA "evidence," if I'm ever on a jury, and the thing you are mostly wanting to rely on to get a conviction is DNA "evidence," you ain't gettin' a conviction.
It's too easy to fake, and people are too stupid to understand how or why. Come up with something else, buddy, or this guy is walking.
They're still engrossed in discussion about the birds, the bees, the fussin', the fightin' the lovin', the bitin'
*throws up hands in defeat*
Posted by: kallisto at August 25, 2023 03:33 PM (dCxaZ)
I usually miss the fun threads around here, so I wanted to say this: Regarding "scientists" and fake DNA "evidence," if I'm ever on a jury, and the thing you are mostly wanting to rely on to get a conviction is DNA "evidence," you ain't gettin' a conviction.
It's too easy to fake, and people are too stupid to understand how or why. Come up with something else, buddy, or this guy is walking.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 25, 2023 03:42 PM (dGCAG)
66
You know what might make them money? With so many people doing drugs now, maybe a new Fantasia is in order. like a new Laser Floyd for the 21st century.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 03:42 PM (tRWwW)
67
Yeah, but are they employing refugees?
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (fKIdX)
.......
only the ones involved in child trafficking.
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 25, 2023 03:39 PM (fKIdX)
.......
only the ones involved in child trafficking.
Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (v0R5T)
Posted by: Not trying to be mean but... at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (ppOTy)
69
Go to the Legal Mindset YouTube channel.
He was a lawyer specializing in Florida Special Districts and represented a lotof the special districts in Orlando.
https://www.youtube.com/@LegalMindset/videos
He was a lawyer specializing in Florida Special Districts and represented a lotof the special districts in Orlando.
https://www.youtube.com/@LegalMindset/videos
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (nBY1Z)
70
Donald talks like a fag and his shit is all retarded.
Posted by: Daffy Duck at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (86W+h)
71
Not to worry. Their latest Star Wars series will save them. It has Disney's consistent formula for success.
Long drawn-out shots of spacecraft landing. Long drawn out shots of people walking from the spacecraft. Long drawn out shots of people talking when it's their turn. Long drawn out shots of people staring at something hard for a couple of minutes and then solving a puzzle a four-year-old could have done.
And apparently at the end of episode 1 one of the young female leads gets stabbed with a lightsaber and at the beginning of episode 2 is shown walking around like nothing happened.
Because when you weigh 110 lb and someone stabs you through the body with a weapon hot enough to melt a hole through a blast door (see Phantom Menace) well that's just some s*** you can walk off.
Long drawn-out shots of spacecraft landing. Long drawn out shots of people walking from the spacecraft. Long drawn out shots of people talking when it's their turn. Long drawn out shots of people staring at something hard for a couple of minutes and then solving a puzzle a four-year-old could have done.
And apparently at the end of episode 1 one of the young female leads gets stabbed with a lightsaber and at the beginning of episode 2 is shown walking around like nothing happened.
Because when you weigh 110 lb and someone stabs you through the body with a weapon hot enough to melt a hole through a blast door (see Phantom Menace) well that's just some s*** you can walk off.
Posted by: Azathoth at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (wb1YC)
72
Because this probably *is* just the tip of the iceberg, and gives the state cause to go looking to what else was going on - like Disney running the RCID as its own private government. Hell, the RCID's legal council was also simultaneously a Disney lawyer on both sides of the contracts.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (t0OGg)
It was their own private government for all intents and purposes. That's why it was set up. Walt Disney made some corrupt backroom deal with the state of Florida to get their own municipality to cover the land that he bought on the sly and on the cheap from the locals for almost nothing, saying he was going to build a community of the future (epcot), and that Disney wanted their own municipality so that they could build this community without running afoul of local codes and whatnot. Kind of like a giant HOA.
Disney was probably lying, they never built that community of the future, and instead built a theme park. But because they essentially owned the government, AND owned the land, big hotel chains could not set up hotels and whatnot surrounding Disney and undercutting their business, which is what had happened in California.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:36 PM (t0OGg)
It was their own private government for all intents and purposes. That's why it was set up. Walt Disney made some corrupt backroom deal with the state of Florida to get their own municipality to cover the land that he bought on the sly and on the cheap from the locals for almost nothing, saying he was going to build a community of the future (epcot), and that Disney wanted their own municipality so that they could build this community without running afoul of local codes and whatnot. Kind of like a giant HOA.
Disney was probably lying, they never built that community of the future, and instead built a theme park. But because they essentially owned the government, AND owned the land, big hotel chains could not set up hotels and whatnot surrounding Disney and undercutting their business, which is what had happened in California.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (mj0Qp)
73
71 Not to worry. Their latest Star Wars series will save them. It has Disney's consistent formula for success.
Long drawn-out shots of spacecraft landing. Long drawn out shots of people walking from the spacecraft. Long drawn out shots of people talking when it's their turn. Long drawn out shots of people staring at something hard for a couple of minutes and then solving a puzzle a four-year-old could have done.
And apparently at the end of episode 1 one of the young female leads gets stabbed with a lightsaber and at the beginning of episode 2 is shown walking around like nothing happened.
Because when you weigh 110 lb and someone stabs you through the body with a weapon hot enough to melt a hole through a blast door (see Phantom Menace) well that's just some s*** you can walk off.
Posted by: Azathoth at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (wb1YC)
I too watched the Critical Drinker video that just dropped.
Long drawn-out shots of spacecraft landing. Long drawn out shots of people walking from the spacecraft. Long drawn out shots of people talking when it's their turn. Long drawn out shots of people staring at something hard for a couple of minutes and then solving a puzzle a four-year-old could have done.
And apparently at the end of episode 1 one of the young female leads gets stabbed with a lightsaber and at the beginning of episode 2 is shown walking around like nothing happened.
Because when you weigh 110 lb and someone stabs you through the body with a weapon hot enough to melt a hole through a blast door (see Phantom Menace) well that's just some s*** you can walk off.
Posted by: Azathoth at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (wb1YC)
I too watched the Critical Drinker video that just dropped.
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM (fKIdX)
74
On the other hand, Elemental has become likely profitable through a successful foreign market campaign. So they have that going for them.
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It's gotten enough legs that they'll maybe not lose money on it
but that along with maybe 5 movies out of 20+ something that turned a profit
Let
it
DIE
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It's gotten enough legs that they'll maybe not lose money on it
but that along with maybe 5 movies out of 20+ something that turned a profit
Let
it
DIE
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom for Comfort at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM (VTu1l)
75
we're a long way from Herbie the Luv Bug aren't we?
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM (SPSUr)
76
I am not a common thief. I am an exceptional thief.
Posted by: Bob Iger at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (aD39U)
77
Oh, I was looking for something else and found this. For ace:
https://tinyurl.com/y84yr8uu
Demi Rose in Overalls.
https://tinyurl.com/y84yr8uu
Demi Rose in Overalls.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (iM+rR)
78
In before I say call me when something actually happens to them.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (RA7Yy)
Posted by: B. L. Zebub at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (dGCAG)
81
Before the last 3+ years, I could never imagine rooting for an American corporation to go BK and die. Now it is the rule and not an exception.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at August 25, 2023 03:46 PM (17s+e)
82
Mouseketeer chicks are hawt.
Posted by: Joey Fingerbang at August 25, 2023 03:46 PM (v0R5T)
83
"Below the fold, a legal observer says that only 40% of the employees given this 'gift' used it. So Disney got 100% of the money for the passes, but only had to dish out 40% in services in return."
Why would it matter if even 100% of services were dished out? The point is that municipal employees were "gifted" that which they should not have from a pool that shouldn't have existed for them.
Other than the degree of profit from self-serving by Disney, it was self-serving nonetheless. The self-serving is the "crime". Or am I missing something here?
Why would it matter if even 100% of services were dished out? The point is that municipal employees were "gifted" that which they should not have from a pool that shouldn't have existed for them.
Other than the degree of profit from self-serving by Disney, it was self-serving nonetheless. The self-serving is the "crime". Or am I missing something here?
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel Remembers Babbitt and Perna at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (aXxgO)
84
Now it is ceiling fans. Save $39 over the LIFE of the fan....
The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient, arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs.
According to the Energy Department's analysis, the new rules would save households about $39 over the lifespan of the new energy-efficient fan. However, the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year, the department said.
The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient, arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs.
According to the Energy Department's analysis, the new rules would save households about $39 over the lifespan of the new energy-efficient fan. However, the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year, the department said.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (wsSEe)
85
I don't know if that's official or not, if Carter is dead, I'm wondering which of them will look more dead at the funeral, him or Alzheimer Joe.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (dGCAG)
86
that analyst says that Disney may be expensive relative to its peers...many of which have gotten positively crushed in the market, so it is even worse than it sounds!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (lQONO)
++++
Especially with the millstone that is Hulu hanging around Disney's neck.
Assuming that they have to pay $20 billion to Comcast for the remaining third of Hulu (the minimum is a bit over $9 billion, Comcast is going to want closer to $30, so I am splitting the difference - most analysts I've seen are in the $24 billion range), what does that mean in terms of total market capitalization?
The remaining third of Hulu (at $20 billion) would cost, in terms of market cap:
August 23, 2021: 6.11%
August 22, 2022: 9.62%
Right now: 13.11%
If this keeps up, Disney is looking at having to come up with 15% - and possibly far more - of the value of the entire company in order to hand it to Comcast in Q1 of next year.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 25, 2023 03:41 PM (lQONO)
++++
Especially with the millstone that is Hulu hanging around Disney's neck.
Assuming that they have to pay $20 billion to Comcast for the remaining third of Hulu (the minimum is a bit over $9 billion, Comcast is going to want closer to $30, so I am splitting the difference - most analysts I've seen are in the $24 billion range), what does that mean in terms of total market capitalization?
The remaining third of Hulu (at $20 billion) would cost, in terms of market cap:
August 23, 2021: 6.11%
August 22, 2022: 9.62%
Right now: 13.11%
If this keeps up, Disney is looking at having to come up with 15% - and possibly far more - of the value of the entire company in order to hand it to Comcast in Q1 of next year.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (t0OGg)
87
Oh, I was looking for something else and found this. For ace:
https://tinyurl.com/y84yr8uu
Demi Rose in Overalls.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (iM+rR)
She's stealing my schtick!
https://tinyurl.com/y84yr8uu
Demi Rose in Overalls.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (iM+rR)
She's stealing my schtick!
Posted by: Jiggle Tits McGee at August 25, 2023 03:48 PM (v0R5T)
88
The Mouse is really a rat.
Kill it with fire.
Kill it with fire.
Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at August 25, 2023 03:48 PM (51phj)
89
Oh, I was looking for something else and found this. For ace:
https://tinyurl.com/y84yr8uu
Demi Rose in Overalls.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (iM+rR)
Likely story
https://tinyurl.com/y84yr8uu
Demi Rose in Overalls.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:45 PM (iM+rR)
Likely story
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at August 25, 2023 03:48 PM (NtVYv)
90
So Joe extended his VaCay
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (bs+z0)
91
So Iger is going to try to put his toady that he tossed under the bus to get his job back put in prison for stuff he was doing?
Posted by: Inogame at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (53oGX)
92
This is a great example of how the stupid ideological hobbyhorse of a single CEO has destroyed a once-great company.
Iger couldn't just let the Woke shit go and let Disney continue on as a virtual money-printing machine. The man is demented and the Board of Directors that allows this to continue (and which are all indebted to Iger) should be thrown out on their asses.
Iger couldn't just let the Woke shit go and let Disney continue on as a virtual money-printing machine. The man is demented and the Board of Directors that allows this to continue (and which are all indebted to Iger) should be thrown out on their asses.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (guGkK)
93
"Donald talks like a fag and his shit is all retarded.”
Posted by: Daffy Duck
Well blow me, Down!
Posted by: Daffy Duck
Well blow me, Down!
Posted by: Popeye at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (prL25)
94
It was their own private government for all intents and purposes. That's why it was set up. Walt Disney made some corrupt backroom deal with the state of Florida to get their own municipality to cover the land that he bought on the sly and on the cheap from the locals for almost nothing, saying he was going to build a community of the future (epcot), and that Disney wanted their own municipality so that they could build this community without running afoul of local codes and whatnot. Kind of like a giant HOA.
Disney was probably lying, they never built that community of the future, and instead built a theme park. But because they essentially owned the government, AND owned the land, big hotel chains could not set up hotels and whatnot surrounding Disney and undercutting their business, which is what had happened in California.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (mj0Qp)
++++
The RCID was supposed to be for a city. Walt didn't build the city.
But even so, the RCID - unusual for a Florida special district anyway - was not supposed to be an arm of the Walt Disney Company. It was one in reality, and everyone knew it. And now the party is over.
Disney was probably lying, they never built that community of the future, and instead built a theme park. But because they essentially owned the government, AND owned the land, big hotel chains could not set up hotels and whatnot surrounding Disney and undercutting their business, which is what had happened in California.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (mj0Qp)
++++
The RCID was supposed to be for a city. Walt didn't build the city.
But even so, the RCID - unusual for a Florida special district anyway - was not supposed to be an arm of the Walt Disney Company. It was one in reality, and everyone knew it. And now the party is over.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (t0OGg)
95
Because when you weigh 110 lb and someone stabs you through the body with a weapon hot enough to melt a hole through a blast door (see Phantom Menace) well that's just some s*** you can walk off.
Posted by: Azathoth at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (wb1YC)
Well sure. How else is she gonna grow up to be the leader she was always meant to be.
Posted by: Azathoth at August 25, 2023 03:43 PM (wb1YC)
Well sure. How else is she gonna grow up to be the leader she was always meant to be.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (dGCAG)
96
Days we've waited for the trannyfesto to be released-128
Days we've waited to hear how many children the Donks in the Maui gubmit burnt at the stake-17
Days the Biden Junta has gone without indicting Trump on made up Charges- 7
Days Biden has gone without:
shitting his pants, falling asleep at work, falling while walking UP stairs, lying his ass off, , taking bribes, treason and selling out our country to China, drooling, forgetting who he is or where he is- 0
Days we've waited to hear how many children the Donks in the Maui gubmit burnt at the stake-17
Days the Biden Junta has gone without indicting Trump on made up Charges- 7
Days Biden has gone without:
shitting his pants, falling asleep at work, falling while walking UP stairs, lying his ass off, , taking bribes, treason and selling out our country to China, drooling, forgetting who he is or where he is- 0
Posted by: Here's what day it is at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (cCxiu)
97
She's stealing my schtick!
Posted by: Jiggle Tits McGee at August 25, 2023 03:48 PM (v0R5T)
I was actually looking for her.
Btw, overalls are a surprisingly rich source of research.
Posted by: Jiggle Tits McGee at August 25, 2023 03:48 PM (v0R5T)
I was actually looking for her.
Btw, overalls are a surprisingly rich source of research.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (iM+rR)
98
I don't think it helps FL to have a large defunct theme park in Orlando.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (wsSEe)
99
Eh. I'd be really surprised if anyone so much as gets their hair mussed. Maybe some fines, penalties type stuff. But rich people generally avoid the klink.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (KFhLj)
100
I had a tear roll down my cheek watching Reagan's funeral parade on TV, I might piss on my TV watching Carter"s.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (tRWwW)
101
I too watched the Critical Drinker video that just dropped.
***
Lol. A lot of that has been talked about for the last couple of days. Apparently in future Star Wars movies everyone's just going to walk around with a lightsaber stab scar like the Germans used to do with dueling scars.
***
Lol. A lot of that has been talked about for the last couple of days. Apparently in future Star Wars movies everyone's just going to walk around with a lightsaber stab scar like the Germans used to do with dueling scars.
Posted by: Azathoth at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (wb1YC)
102
Other than the degree of profit from self-serving by Disney, it was self-serving nonetheless. The self-serving is the "crime". Or am I missing something here?
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel Remembers Babbitt and Perna at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (aXxgO)
The municipality is it's own legal entity. The accusation is that Disney was selling these packages to the municipality to be given to their employees as perks. (putting aside whether that is legal or not) But more than half of the employees never even used the perks.
Clearly Disney was just transferring money from the municipality to their theme park division of the company. Which in most contexts would be... theft.
And the thief here is Disney Corporate, not the municipality.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel Remembers Babbitt and Perna at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (aXxgO)
The municipality is it's own legal entity. The accusation is that Disney was selling these packages to the municipality to be given to their employees as perks. (putting aside whether that is legal or not) But more than half of the employees never even used the perks.
Clearly Disney was just transferring money from the municipality to their theme park division of the company. Which in most contexts would be... theft.
And the thief here is Disney Corporate, not the municipality.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (mj0Qp)
103
Saw a report yesterday that Disney is remaking The Rocketeer...
Yes, a movie based on a 1930s serial about a Pilot, who finds a Rocket Pack, and then uses it to fight Nazis...
Will have a Black Woman cast as the lead. Note, I have owned the original movie, in three different formats now (VHS, DVD, and now Online)... One reason I really liked the movie was it played fairly true to the original Serial and comic book, even to the point of putting some Iconic scenes from the Comic and Serial, into the movie). I will not watch this new dreck.
Disney, stuck on stupid.
Yes, a movie based on a 1930s serial about a Pilot, who finds a Rocket Pack, and then uses it to fight Nazis...
Will have a Black Woman cast as the lead. Note, I have owned the original movie, in three different formats now (VHS, DVD, and now Online)... One reason I really liked the movie was it played fairly true to the original Serial and comic book, even to the point of putting some Iconic scenes from the Comic and Serial, into the movie). I will not watch this new dreck.
Disney, stuck on stupid.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (oHd/0)
104
Well sure. How else is she gonna grow up to be the leader she was always meant to be.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (dGCAG)
I was gonna say, when everyone is a leader, no one is. But that's not true. At some point the "leader" is going to emerge, and start killing all those who are a threat to his reign.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (dGCAG)
I was gonna say, when everyone is a leader, no one is. But that's not true. At some point the "leader" is going to emerge, and start killing all those who are a threat to his reign.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (dGCAG)
105
"Donald talks like a fag and his shit is all retarded.”
Posted by: Daffy Duck
Mister, we'd be lucky to have a man like Dwayne Comacho Mtn Dew III again...
Posted by: Daffy Duck
Mister, we'd be lucky to have a man like Dwayne Comacho Mtn Dew III again...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (iM+rR)
106
If this keeps up, Disney is looking at having to come up with 15% - and possibly far more - of the value of the entire company in order to hand it to Comcast in Q1 of next year.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (t0OGg)
In this case math on the blog gets the Dildo Stamp of Approval!
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (t0OGg)
In this case math on the blog gets the Dildo Stamp of Approval!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (lQONO)
107
98 I don't think it helps FL to have a large defunct theme park in Orlando.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (wsSEe)
========
Dude Perfect could buy it and build a theme park that's actually fun.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (wsSEe)
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Dude Perfect could buy it and build a theme park that's actually fun.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (LvTSG)
108
According to the Energy Department's analysis, the new rules would save households about $39 over the lifespan of the new energy-efficient fan. However, the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year, the department said.
If the DoE were defunded, what would be the savings for the average household? Seems like if it's more than $39, we should shit can the DoE.
If the DoE were defunded, what would be the savings for the average household? Seems like if it's more than $39, we should shit can the DoE.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (YRsIm)
109
I know go woke, get broke is catchy and all but this isn't really about wokeness.
This is about hostility.
They could make gay-themed movies and conservative movies. They could have broad appeal if they wanted to.
They don't. They actively hate a large percentage of the population.
This is why it's delightful to watch them crash.
This is about hostility.
They could make gay-themed movies and conservative movies. They could have broad appeal if they wanted to.
They don't. They actively hate a large percentage of the population.
This is why it's delightful to watch them crash.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (KbCG3)
110
>>Oh, I was looking for something else and found this.
spill the beans...show us what you were looking for
spill the beans...show us what you were looking for
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (SPSUr)
111
The fight that Iger picked with DiSantis is the ultimate in stupid.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (guGkK)
112
A PAC 12 win-win solution!
Dinsney + invests in the new PAC 12. (Currently PAC 4)
Provide each school a decent financial package for covering games. Schools must give up their current mascots for Disney characters.
Championship game to be played in Anaheim. Winners must all say "I'm going to Disneyland!"
Dinsney + invests in the new PAC 12. (Currently PAC 4)
Provide each school a decent financial package for covering games. Schools must give up their current mascots for Disney characters.
Championship game to be played in Anaheim. Winners must all say "I'm going to Disneyland!"
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (hv9bm)
113
106 If this keeps up, Disney is looking at having to come up with 15% - and possibly far more - of the value of the entire company in order to hand it to Comcast in Q1 of next year.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (t0OGg)
In this case math on the blog gets the Dildo Stamp of Approval!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (lQONO)
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That may be, but Mannix must still atone for the math. It's in the bylaws.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (t0OGg)
In this case math on the blog gets the Dildo Stamp of Approval!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (lQONO)
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That may be, but Mannix must still atone for the math. It's in the bylaws.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (LvTSG)
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46 It is absolutely insane that Disney was given it's own municipality.
That said, I am very much enjoying listening to liberals justify why Disney should have it's own municipality, and how it's fascist for Florida to take away their own municipality
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Except Reedy Creek and its replacement FCOTD contains a lot of non Disney properties too. They were not treated fairly as they pay taxes to Reedy Creek too.
Bond fraud is a real thing, and people go to jail for it.
That said, I am very much enjoying listening to liberals justify why Disney should have it's own municipality, and how it's fascist for Florida to take away their own municipality
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Except Reedy Creek and its replacement FCOTD contains a lot of non Disney properties too. They were not treated fairly as they pay taxes to Reedy Creek too.
Bond fraud is a real thing, and people go to jail for it.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (VkZ4H)
115
> So Joe extended his VaCay
Yep, and he didn't tell the WNBA Championship team, so they got to the White House, all excited to see the dope, and they got Kamala instead.
I would pay so much money to be in the White House presser so I could ask, "Biden found the time to host the NBA's Golden State Warriors after they won the 2022 championship. Why did Biden snub the WNBA champion team by extending his vacation instead of attending the scheduled event? "
Yep, and he didn't tell the WNBA Championship team, so they got to the White House, all excited to see the dope, and they got Kamala instead.
I would pay so much money to be in the White House presser so I could ask, "Biden found the time to host the NBA's Golden State Warriors after they won the 2022 championship. Why did Biden snub the WNBA champion team by extending his vacation instead of attending the scheduled event? "
Posted by: bonhomme at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (R38qh)
116
Disney really has become Bud Light in the sense that people hear the brand name and pause - expecting to hear something bad -- and then they do hear something bad.
There is no good will associated with Disney anymore. Only conflict and negativity. And, like Bud Light, I think it is irreparable.
There is no good will associated with Disney anymore. Only conflict and negativity. And, like Bud Light, I think it is irreparable.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (lf83v)
117
Y'know who else inspired a comic named "Maus"?
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko stuff at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (7Nfzc)
118
Disney, stuck on stupid.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (oHd/0)
I got it on Blu-Ray a few months ago after TJM mentioned it was out. Beautiful, wonderful film.
Also, sultry Jennifer Connelly in classy, cleavage dresses.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (oHd/0)
I got it on Blu-Ray a few months ago after TJM mentioned it was out. Beautiful, wonderful film.
Also, sultry Jennifer Connelly in classy, cleavage dresses.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:53 PM (iM+rR)
119
The RCID was supposed to be for a city. Walt didn't build the city.
But even so, the RCID - unusual for a Florida special district anyway - was not supposed to be an arm of the Walt Disney Company. It was one in reality, and everyone knew it. And now the party is over.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (t0OGg)
Right. Well, I'd argue that everyone involved knew what was going on, it's just highly irregular, to say the least, for a corporate entity to also basically own a municipality.
But even so, the RCID - unusual for a Florida special district anyway - was not supposed to be an arm of the Walt Disney Company. It was one in reality, and everyone knew it. And now the party is over.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:49 PM (t0OGg)
Right. Well, I'd argue that everyone involved knew what was going on, it's just highly irregular, to say the least, for a corporate entity to also basically own a municipality.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:53 PM (mj0Qp)
120
Disney should make a movie about about a dishonest man who dreams all his life of becoming president but when he finally does he's too old and decrepit to enjoy it.
Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 03:53 PM (v0R5T)
121
106 If this keeps up, Disney is looking at having to come up with 15% - and possibly far more - of the value of the entire company in order to hand it to Comcast in Q1 of next year.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (t0OGg)
In this case math on the blog gets the Dildo Stamp of Approval!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (lQONO)
You won't enjoy the ceremonial 'stamping' joe...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (t0OGg)
In this case math on the blog gets the Dildo Stamp of Approval!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (lQONO)
You won't enjoy the ceremonial 'stamping' joe...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:54 PM (iM+rR)
122
Faster, MickeyMouse! Die! Die!
Posted by: ShainS -- Deplorable AND Listless Vessel AND Overimaginative Scamp at August 25, 2023 03:54 PM (PPHr4)
123
Why did Biden snub the WNBA champion team by extending his vacation instead of attending the scheduled event? "
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Because Biden has more drugs in him right now than a CVS pharmacy.
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Because Biden has more drugs in him right now than a CVS pharmacy.
Posted by: Azathoth at August 25, 2023 03:54 PM (wb1YC)
124
Except Reedy Creek and its replacement FCOTD contains a lot of non Disney properties too. They were not treated fairly as they pay taxes to Reedy Creek too.
Bond fraud is a real thing, and people go to jail for it.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (VkZ4H)
Yes, there are non-Disney landowners in the municipality. But obviously Disney is by far the largest landowner.
Bond fraud is a real thing, and people go to jail for it.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (VkZ4H)
Yes, there are non-Disney landowners in the municipality. But obviously Disney is by far the largest landowner.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:54 PM (mj0Qp)
125
The fight that Iger picked with DiSantis is the ultimate in stupid.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM
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GO WOKE!!! GO BROKE...
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM
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GO WOKE!!! GO BROKE...
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 03:54 PM (VkZ4H)
Posted by: jbspry at August 25, 2023 03:54 PM (s78zi)
127
Is there a Mouseketeer girl from the modern age who didn't turn into a crazy slut?
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 03:54 PM (tRWwW)
128
spill the beans...show us what you were looking for
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (SPSUr)
I haven't found a still yet. Does anyone have the link to the vid of jiggle tits mcgee?
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:51 PM (SPSUr)
I haven't found a still yet. Does anyone have the link to the vid of jiggle tits mcgee?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (iM+rR)
129
Disney can't die fast enough for me
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (bs+z0)
130
I knew that thing between Vivek and Christie had to be a setup. It reeked from the word go.
Posted by: ... at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (qS4hA)
131
Desantis is learning slowly dont fuck with That Mouse.
They have yearly revenue of 90 billions
They have yearly revenue of 90 billions
Posted by: Paul at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (/ky2G)
132
75 we're a long way from Herbie the Luv Bug aren't we?
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM (SPSUr)
Out: The Computer wore Tennis Shoes
In: The Computer stole Tennis Shoes...
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM (SPSUr)
Out: The Computer wore Tennis Shoes
In: The Computer stole Tennis Shoes...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (oHd/0)
133
Will there be mugshots?
Posted by: redridinghood at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (NpAcC)
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (fKIdX)
135
Posted by: Paul at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (/ky2G)
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Oh, now you're falling back into revenue?
You're going backwards, Paul, but that's not a real surprise. You must be crosseyed at this point from jerking it to Ashley Biden's diary so much. That it turned out to be real, complete with an audio recording of Ashley confirming it, has really eaten up all your spare time, hasn't it?
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Oh, now you're falling back into revenue?
You're going backwards, Paul, but that's not a real surprise. You must be crosseyed at this point from jerking it to Ashley Biden's diary so much. That it turned out to be real, complete with an audio recording of Ashley confirming it, has really eaten up all your spare time, hasn't it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (LvTSG)
136
I see Big Tranny dog piled on Carlos Santana for saying that "a man is a man and a woman is a woman"... Made him bend the knee.
He's just OK with me, was never a big fan, but, dude, you are Carlos Santana and you're more than 70 years old, just tell these people to piss off...
He's just OK with me, was never a big fan, but, dude, you are Carlos Santana and you're more than 70 years old, just tell these people to piss off...
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (MeG8a)
137
Bob Iger is running Disney so well, is there not a higher position up to which he can fall?
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel Remembers Babbitt and Perna at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (aXxgO)
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The Rocketeer.
Everyone's too busy staring at Jennifer Connely to notice the bubble gum rocket fuel leak repair.
Everyone's too busy staring at Jennifer Connely to notice the bubble gum rocket fuel leak repair.
Posted by: DaveA at August 25, 2023 03:57 PM (FhXTo)
139
Why did Biden snub the WNBA champion team by extending his vacation instead of attending the scheduled event? "
__________
Because more people died in the Maui fires than attended the WNBA finals championship game.
__________
Because more people died in the Maui fires than attended the WNBA finals championship game.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at August 25, 2023 03:57 PM (lf83v)
140
84 Now it is ceiling fans. Save $39 over the LIFE of the fan....
The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient, arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs.
According to the Energy Department's analysis, the new rules would save households about $39 over the lifespan of the new energy-efficient fan. However, the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year, the department said.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (wsSEe)
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The election can't come soon enough.
The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient, arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs.
According to the Energy Department's analysis, the new rules would save households about $39 over the lifespan of the new energy-efficient fan. However, the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year, the department said.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (wsSEe)
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The election can't come soon enough.
Posted by: Braenyard at August 25, 2023 03:57 PM (Xoxgm)
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Why did Biden snub the WNBA champion team by extending his vacation instead of attending the scheduled event? "
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Because he hates black people. Tell the world.
Democrats are the REAL racists!
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Because he hates black people. Tell the world.
Democrats are the REAL racists!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:57 PM (LvTSG)
142
136 I see Big Tranny dog piled on Carlos Santana for saying that "a man is a man and a woman is a woman"... Made him bend the knee.
He's just OK with me, was never a big fan, but, dude, you are Carlos Santana and you're more than 70 years old, just tell these people to piss off...
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (MeG8a)
So, you're a musician whose music is not particularly political. For some reason, you decide to offer your opinion on this matter during a concert.
Did he not expect that it might make the news?
He's just OK with me, was never a big fan, but, dude, you are Carlos Santana and you're more than 70 years old, just tell these people to piss off...
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (MeG8a)
So, you're a musician whose music is not particularly political. For some reason, you decide to offer your opinion on this matter during a concert.
Did he not expect that it might make the news?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 03:57 PM (KbCG3)
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And the thief here is Disney Corporate, not the municipality.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (mj0Qp)
On this very specific topic ? No. On this, the municipality and Disney agreed to a scam. Why do I say this ?
Because in every other situation where an entity wants to build structures for commercial use ? There is a third party, and that party always makes things more expensive, but it exists to have another set of eyes to make sure public accommodations meet a certain standard. Right, wrong, or indifferent.
Disney, with Reedy Creek, bypassed all that. Disney, with the acknowledgement of Florida, built the equivalent of a Company Town. And they have folks, like my sister, pining for an idea of Disney that doesn't exist and they don't live in.
That's what DeSantis is dealing with. Imagine a company town with folks that still want to visit it twice a year. That's a license to steal. That's Disney.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (mj0Qp)
On this very specific topic ? No. On this, the municipality and Disney agreed to a scam. Why do I say this ?
Because in every other situation where an entity wants to build structures for commercial use ? There is a third party, and that party always makes things more expensive, but it exists to have another set of eyes to make sure public accommodations meet a certain standard. Right, wrong, or indifferent.
Disney, with Reedy Creek, bypassed all that. Disney, with the acknowledgement of Florida, built the equivalent of a Company Town. And they have folks, like my sister, pining for an idea of Disney that doesn't exist and they don't live in.
That's what DeSantis is dealing with. Imagine a company town with folks that still want to visit it twice a year. That's a license to steal. That's Disney.
Posted by: Enjoy the Show at August 25, 2023 03:58 PM (CcBpl)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:58 PM (wsSEe)
145
Paul, show us on the doll where the bad mouse touched you.
Posted by: Daffy at August 25, 2023 03:58 PM (86W+h)
146
136 I see Big Tranny dog piled on Carlos Santana for saying that "a man is a man and a woman is a woman"... Made him bend the knee.
He's just OK with me, was never a big fan, but, dude, you are Carlos Santana and you're more than 70 years old, just tell these people to piss off...
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (MeG8a)
And Alice Cooper said little Children shouldn't be getting hormones or surgery they should just be kids and he was dropped by some freaky ghoul make-up company
136 I see Big Tranny dog piled on Carlos Santana for saying that "a man is a man and a woman is a woman"... Made him bend the knee.
He's just OK with me, was never a big fan, but, dude, you are Carlos Santana and you're more than 70 years old, just tell these people to piss off...
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (MeG8a)
And Alice Cooper said little Children shouldn't be getting hormones or surgery they should just be kids and he was dropped by some freaky ghoul make-up company
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 03:58 PM (bs+z0)
147
Prolapse Paul!
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 25, 2023 03:58 PM (NlOOx)
148
145 Paul, show us on the doll where the bad mouse touched you.
Posted by: Daffy at August 25, 2023 03:58 PM (86W+h)
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Paul is fighting the man by backing multi-national corporations.
Posted by: Daffy at August 25, 2023 03:58 PM (86W+h)
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Paul is fighting the man by backing multi-national corporations.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (LvTSG)
149
So Joe extended his VaCay
Yep, and he didn't tell the WNBA Championship team,
They're too tall to sniff.
Yep, and he didn't tell the WNBA Championship team,
They're too tall to sniff.
Posted by: Joey Fingerbang at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (v0R5T)
150
That may be, but Mannix must still atone for the math. It's in the bylaws.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (LvTSG)
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Fair point.
As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (LvTSG)
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Fair point.
As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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151 As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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On the advice of my lawyer, I cannot comment on the bangability of this Mannix girl.
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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On the advice of my lawyer, I cannot comment on the bangability of this Mannix girl.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (LvTSG)
152
Oh, now you're falling back into revenue?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (LvTSG)
I, too, noticed that a new word had been inserted. Programming update.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:56 PM (LvTSG)
I, too, noticed that a new word had been inserted. Programming update.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (KbCG3)
153
nt fuck with That Mouse.
They have yearly revenue of 90 billions
Posted by: Paul at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (/ky2G)
Obviously you have zero awareness regarding this topic 🙄
The Mouse is getting his ass kicked
They have yearly revenue of 90 billions
Posted by: Paul at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (/ky2G)
Obviously you have zero awareness regarding this topic 🙄
The Mouse is getting his ass kicked
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (xe4ug)
Posted by: DaveA at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (FhXTo)
155
So Joe extended his VaCay
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I'm starting to think he might be on his last legs. They can't prop him up forever.
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I'm starting to think he might be on his last legs. They can't prop him up forever.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (sWM8x)
156
I don't think it helps FL to have a large defunct theme park in Orlando.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (wsSEe)
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There would be a huge bidding war for the FIVE Disney Theme Parks. They are the only thing that reliably makes money for Disney right now.
Everyone who has money in the hospitality business would want in.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:50 PM (wsSEe)
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There would be a huge bidding war for the FIVE Disney Theme Parks. They are the only thing that reliably makes money for Disney right now.
Everyone who has money in the hospitality business would want in.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (zbiP5)
157
Yep, and he didn't tell the WNBA Championship team, so they got to the White House, all excited to see the dope, and they got Kamala instead.
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I like the part where they all had to wear "Hi, my name is _______!" name tags.
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I like the part where they all had to wear "Hi, my name is _______!" name tags.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (7ye/I)
158
As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
Oh my...
I'll be in my bunk...
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
Oh my...
I'll be in my bunk...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (oHd/0)
159
ah, I found it by just searching 'jiggle tits mcgee.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (iM+rR)
160
On the advice of my lawyer, I cannot comment on the bangability of this Mannix girl.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (LvTSG)
Which shoulder is Dolley peeping over?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (LvTSG)
Which shoulder is Dolley peeping over?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (KbCG3)
161
Hope that DeSantis doesn't spend so much time losing the primary that his foot slips off Disney.
Posted by: Braenyard at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (Xoxgm)
162
Desantis is learning slowly dont fuck with That Mouse.
They have yearly revenue of 90 billions
Posted by: Cocksucker at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (C0ck$)
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LOL.
And cash on hand of a couple of billion, all of which will go to Comcast.
They have yearly revenue of 90 billions
Posted by: Cocksucker at August 25, 2023 03:55 PM (C0ck$)
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LOL.
And cash on hand of a couple of billion, all of which will go to Comcast.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (t0OGg)
163
osted by: Enjoy the Show at August 25, 2023 03:58 PM (CcBpl)
I'm saying legally speaking, this exposes Disney Corporation to potential criminal legal liability.
When most of what they did might expose the municipality to legal liability, but kept Disney's nose clean (on paper).
Elected officials in government usually get qualified immunity from their actions, so it's highly unlikely anyone at reedy creek is going to go to jail.
Corporations do not have such immunity.
I'm saying legally speaking, this exposes Disney Corporation to potential criminal legal liability.
When most of what they did might expose the municipality to legal liability, but kept Disney's nose clean (on paper).
Elected officials in government usually get qualified immunity from their actions, so it's highly unlikely anyone at reedy creek is going to go to jail.
Corporations do not have such immunity.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (mj0Qp)
164
Corrupt democrats? The devil you say!!
Posted by: Montec at August 25, 2023 04:02 PM (YyswZ)
165
152 I, too, noticed that a new word had been inserted. Programming update.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (KbCG3)
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It's a step backwards, because at least gross revenue accounted for some of the costs in running the company (not all, hence the gross, not the net), but revenue doesn't account for any of the costs.
Plus, all the news of Iger angling to sell off major sections of the company must just be what companies in great positions do.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (KbCG3)
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It's a step backwards, because at least gross revenue accounted for some of the costs in running the company (not all, hence the gross, not the net), but revenue doesn't account for any of the costs.
Plus, all the news of Iger angling to sell off major sections of the company must just be what companies in great positions do.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:02 PM (LvTSG)
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As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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If she wanted to storm Disney headquarters to rescue the frozen head of Walt, I'd be glad to hold the door open for her...
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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If she wanted to storm Disney headquarters to rescue the frozen head of Walt, I'd be glad to hold the door open for her...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 25, 2023 04:02 PM (YIVH2)
167
And here we go - ugh.
https://tinyurl.com/3mw47phz
Chicago social studies teacher, 41, who threatened to shoot Barron Trump, 17, at 'any opportunity I get' is accused of STALKING the teenager at his Florida high school
Tracy Marie Fiorenza, 41, was arrested for transmitting threats to kill or injure
Months earlier she was questioned by police outside Barron's school in Florida
She's claimed the government is using 'remote sexual stimulation' on students
https://tinyurl.com/3mw47phz
Chicago social studies teacher, 41, who threatened to shoot Barron Trump, 17, at 'any opportunity I get' is accused of STALKING the teenager at his Florida high school
Tracy Marie Fiorenza, 41, was arrested for transmitting threats to kill or injure
Months earlier she was questioned by police outside Barron's school in Florida
She's claimed the government is using 'remote sexual stimulation' on students
Posted by: Gref at August 25, 2023 04:02 PM (AMIL/)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA1hkbPwGM8
a friday present
Posted by: DaveA at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (FhXTo)
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Huh.
Indeed.
a friday present
Posted by: DaveA at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (FhXTo)
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Huh.
Indeed.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (t0OGg)
169
Plus, all the news of Iger angling to sell off major sections of the company must just be what companies in great positions do.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:02 PM (LvTSG)
GE nods.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:02 PM (LvTSG)
GE nods.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (KbCG3)
170
156 There would be a huge bidding war for the FIVE Disney Theme Parks. They are the only thing that reliably makes money for Disney right now.
Everyone who has money in the hospitality business would want in.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (zbiP5)
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I'm pretty sure the cruise line is all profit at this point, plus their parks aren't limited to just FL and CA.
The real problems with Disney are where the IP originates right now (all of the new entertainment delivery from the product to the method of delivery), and that's a massive long-term problem brewing.
Everyone who has money in the hospitality business would want in.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (zbiP5)
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I'm pretty sure the cruise line is all profit at this point, plus their parks aren't limited to just FL and CA.
The real problems with Disney are where the IP originates right now (all of the new entertainment delivery from the product to the method of delivery), and that's a massive long-term problem brewing.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (LvTSG)
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I saw an ad for a new sci-fi series on Apple TV. Near as I can tell aliens are attacking only people of color on Earth and the people of color are fighting back.
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
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There would be a huge bidding war for the FIVE Disney Theme Parks. They are the only thing that reliably makes money for Disney right now.
Everyone who has money in the hospitality business would want in.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (zbiP5)
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The cost to convert the theme park to a non-Disney theme would be astronomical since there are little touches of Disney intellectual property *EVERYWHERE.*
Everyone who has money in the hospitality business would want in.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (zbiP5)
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The cost to convert the theme park to a non-Disney theme would be astronomical since there are little touches of Disney intellectual property *EVERYWHERE.*
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (YIVH2)
173
Reedy Creek must be located in the same Clown World as California.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (RIvkX)
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So, when does Disney get south of $50 a share?
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (f0XAF)
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She's claimed the government is using 'remote sexual stimulation' on students
Posted by: Gref at August 25, 2023 04:02 PM (AMIL/)
"Remote? You, uh, haven't been keeping up, have you?" - Lib Teachers
Posted by: Gref at August 25, 2023 04:02 PM (AMIL/)
"Remote? You, uh, haven't been keeping up, have you?" - Lib Teachers
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (KbCG3)
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171 I saw an ad for a new sci-fi series on Apple TV. Near as I can tell aliens are attacking only people of color on Earth and the people of color are fighting back.
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
Racist aliens.. Are they wearing MAGA hats ?
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
Racist aliens.. Are they wearing MAGA hats ?
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (bs+z0)
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117 Y'know who else inspired a comic named "Maus"?
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko stuff at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (7Nfzc)
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Man, those will keep you up at night.
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko stuff at August 25, 2023 03:52 PM (7Nfzc)
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Man, those will keep you up at night.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (Npnb7)
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171 I saw an ad for a new sci-fi series on Apple TV. Near as I can tell aliens are attacking only people of color on Earth and the people of color are fighting back.
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
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I saw an ad for the new Star Wars show, and it was all girls except one bad guy.
I know the whole thing is run by chicks now, but the chick-driven action vehicle is such a field of massive and expensive misfires that it's amazing people are still shoving so much money at it.
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
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I saw an ad for the new Star Wars show, and it was all girls except one bad guy.
I know the whole thing is run by chicks now, but the chick-driven action vehicle is such a field of massive and expensive misfires that it's amazing people are still shoving so much money at it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (LvTSG)
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sci-fi series on Apple TV. Near as I can tell aliens are attacking only people of color on Earth and the people of color are fighting back.
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
Are the aliens cis white men?
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
Are the aliens cis white men?
Posted by: Montec at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (YyswZ)
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The cost to convert the theme park to a non-Disney theme would be astronomical since there are little touches of Disney intellectual property *EVERYWHERE.*
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (YIVH2)
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Any such hypothetical sale of the parks would have to contain licenses for the IP. No point otherwise.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (YIVH2)
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Any such hypothetical sale of the parks would have to contain licenses for the IP. No point otherwise.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:05 PM (t0OGg)
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Harry Paratestes: "...And the thief here is Disney Corporate, not the municipality."
TY. Got it. I kinda lumped the duopolistic Disney/RCID as its own entity without a technical division. In practice, they're the same, but technically, they're different.
I still see it as Disney helping itself.
TY. Got it. I kinda lumped the duopolistic Disney/RCID as its own entity without a technical division. In practice, they're the same, but technically, they're different.
I still see it as Disney helping itself.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel Remembers Babbitt and Perna at August 25, 2023 04:05 PM (aXxgO)
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we're a long way from Herbie the Luv Bug aren't we?
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
+++++++++
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:05 PM (desAh)
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172 The cost to convert the theme park to a non-Disney theme would be astronomical since there are little touches of Disney intellectual property *EVERYWHERE.*
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (YIVH2)
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But it's the best location in Orlando. Tear down Aladdin's magic carpet ride, and put up a "Dragons from Game of Thrones" spiny ride for the kids in its place.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (YIVH2)
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But it's the best location in Orlando. Tear down Aladdin's magic carpet ride, and put up a "Dragons from Game of Thrones" spiny ride for the kids in its place.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (LvTSG)
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"Carlos Santana ... Made him bend the knee.
He's just OK with me, was never a big fan, but, dude, you are Carlos Santana and you're more than 70 years old, just tell these people to piss off..."
Meh. He's a huge immigrant rights activist so he can bend both knees for all I care.
He's just OK with me, was never a big fan, but, dude, you are Carlos Santana and you're more than 70 years old, just tell these people to piss off..."
Meh. He's a huge immigrant rights activist so he can bend both knees for all I care.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (6xRrr)
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182 we're a long way from Herbie the Luv Bug aren't we?
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
+++++++++
Pollyanna
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
+++++++++
Pollyanna
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (bs+z0)
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I figure there's money to be made on a Disney collapse. Just need to figure out what's going to be on the auction block and what they want for it. Probably need to think medium-to-long term investments.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (Q4IgG)
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Corporations do not have such immunity.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (mj0Qp)
Honestly ? I'm surprised that Disney, even given Carte Blanche as they have ? They haven't put anything up yet that just turns in to a structure fire. So good on them for that.
On the other hand ? Their recent management, and all that goes with that ? At some point, somebody is going to take exception to being jostled around and dealing with groups of folks that act third world.
It's a matter of time. Book it.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (mj0Qp)
Honestly ? I'm surprised that Disney, even given Carte Blanche as they have ? They haven't put anything up yet that just turns in to a structure fire. So good on them for that.
On the other hand ? Their recent management, and all that goes with that ? At some point, somebody is going to take exception to being jostled around and dealing with groups of folks that act third world.
It's a matter of time. Book it.
Posted by: Enjoy the Show at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (CcBpl)
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As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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I wonder what she likes to talk about on first dates.
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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I wonder what she likes to talk about on first dates.
Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (v0R5T)
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The altitude is elevated in Tahoe. Not too smart to have the old man spend so much time there. It tends to invite coronary embolisms and deep vein thrombosis.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 25, 2023 04:07 PM (RIvkX)
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Cat Ass Trophy: "I don't think it helps FL to have a large defunct theme park in Orlando."
On the flip-side, it will help their children.
On the flip-side, it will help their children.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel Remembers Babbitt and Perna at August 25, 2023 04:07 PM (aXxgO)
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Dwarves hardest hit.
Posted by: Joey Sausage at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (dlb43)
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That 40% use thing is why gift cards are so profitable. Many sit in drawers or get tossed.
Posted by: DOYLE at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (Z8Yh2)
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182 we're a long way from Herbie the Luv Bug aren't we?
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
+++++++++
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:05 PM (desAh)
The Cat from Outer Space
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
+++++++++
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:05 PM (desAh)
The Cat from Outer Space
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (iM+rR)
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As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
Oh my...
I'll be in my bunk...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (oHd/0)
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I'd let her use my bore brush.
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
Oh my...
I'll be in my bunk...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 25, 2023 04:01 PM (oHd/0)
***
I'd let her use my bore brush.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (hv9bm)
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The cost to convert the theme park to a non-Disney theme would be astronomical since there are little touches of Disney intellectual property *EVERYWHERE.*
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
Bunch of teens with sharpies drawing mustaches on everything. Easily solved, barely an inconvenience.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
Bunch of teens with sharpies drawing mustaches on everything. Easily solved, barely an inconvenience.
Posted by: She Hobbit at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (ftFVW)
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174 So, when does Disney get south of $50 a share?
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (f0XAF)
When share holders realize that Disney is not likely to get any more special favors from Congress re: their intellectual property, most of which should already be in the public domain if not for corrupt deals going back decades.
So next time one of the "mouse protection acts" comes up to once again extend IP rights by another 20 years or whatever, I very much hope our congresscritters do not go for it. We shall see.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at August 25, 2023 04:04 PM (f0XAF)
When share holders realize that Disney is not likely to get any more special favors from Congress re: their intellectual property, most of which should already be in the public domain if not for corrupt deals going back decades.
So next time one of the "mouse protection acts" comes up to once again extend IP rights by another 20 years or whatever, I very much hope our congresscritters do not go for it. We shall see.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (mj0Qp)
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Would Kurt Russel have had a career without Disney?
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (tRWwW)
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You know which other head of a crime family spent a lot of time at Lake Tahoe?
Posted by: spindrift at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (pyXMr)
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188 As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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I wonder what she likes to talk about on first dates.
Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (v0R5T)
5.56 vs .223.
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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I wonder what she likes to talk about on first dates.
Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (v0R5T)
5.56 vs .223.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, End Fossil Fule Now! at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (PiwSw)
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Disney is not gonna collapse collapse, too valuable a brand.
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (RA7Yy)
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Disney is not gonna collapse collapse, too valuable a brand.
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (RA7Yy)
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Concur.
Disney getting parted out is a possibility, though. Not today, but over the next several years.
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (RA7Yy)
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Concur.
Disney getting parted out is a possibility, though. Not today, but over the next several years.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (t0OGg)
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196 So next time one of the "mouse protection acts" comes up to once again extend IP rights by another 20 years or whatever, I very much hope our congresscritters do not go for it. We shall see.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (mj0Qp)
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They have just over 4 months. Then, on January 1, 2024, Steamboat Willie and the original Mickey Mouse design goes into the public domain.
I may not be holding my breath. The inevitable 10,000 page CR to fund the government could have a line in there that extends copyright another 20 years, but I'm cautiously hopeful.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (mj0Qp)
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They have just over 4 months. Then, on January 1, 2024, Steamboat Willie and the original Mickey Mouse design goes into the public domain.
I may not be holding my breath. The inevitable 10,000 page CR to fund the government could have a line in there that extends copyright another 20 years, but I'm cautiously hopeful.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (LvTSG)
203
we're a long way from Herbie the Luv Bug aren't we?
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
+++++++++
Pollyanna
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (bs+z0)
***
Haley Mills is still hawt.
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
+++++++++
Pollyanna
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (bs+z0)
***
Haley Mills is still hawt.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (hv9bm)
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HERE WE GO: School District in South Texas Closes Down Due to ‘Uptick’ in Covid Cases
https://tinyurl.com/4w59mm6e
https://tinyurl.com/4w59mm6e
Posted by: SMH at what's coming at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (3Nu+2)
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197 Would Kurt Russel have had a career without Disney?
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (tRWwW)
Maybe.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (tRWwW)
Maybe.
Posted by: John Carpenter at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (PiwSw)
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200 Disney is not gonna collapse collapse, too valuable a brand.
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (RA7Yy)
Do they still sell all the Princess stuff ? My Grand Daughter loved all that.. I guess Trans can buy it now
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (RA7Yy)
Do they still sell all the Princess stuff ? My Grand Daughter loved all that.. I guess Trans can buy it now
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (bs+z0)
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Goddammit am I way behind. This does give me a schadenboner though. Not gonna lie.
Posted by: Die rat die! at August 25, 2023 04:11 PM (fhX0j)
208
Too many weirdo adults are obsessed with Disney for it to ever go away.
Posted by: NC Kate at August 25, 2023 04:11 PM (an6os)
209
I'll never forget the stretching arms gag in The Worlds Strongest Man.
I have been watching Kurt Russell my whole life. Old.
I have been watching Kurt Russell my whole life. Old.
Posted by: DOYLE at August 25, 2023 04:11 PM (Z8Yh2)
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I wonder what she likes to talk about on first dates.
Posted by: wth
No talk, just fitness testing and you DON'T want her to catch you.
Posted by: wth
No talk, just fitness testing and you DON'T want her to catch you.
Posted by: She Hobbit at August 25, 2023 04:11 PM (ftFVW)
Posted by: mummified corpses of mao and lenin at August 25, 2023 04:11 PM (v3pYe)
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I've been to Lake Tahoe we used to go every summer when our kids were little.
My best day was riding on the lake in vintage Italian-made woodie. My worst day was the woodie broke down on the other side of the lake and we had to be rescued. It was still fun though.
My best day was riding on the lake in vintage Italian-made woodie. My worst day was the woodie broke down on the other side of the lake and we had to be rescued. It was still fun though.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 25, 2023 04:11 PM (RIvkX)
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205 197 Would Kurt Russel have had a career without Disney?
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (tRWwW)
Maybe.
Posted by: John Carpenter at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (PiwSw)
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All of Russell's movies with Carpenter were financial bombs. All of 'em.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (tRWwW)
Maybe.
Posted by: John Carpenter at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (PiwSw)
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All of Russell's movies with Carpenter were financial bombs. All of 'em.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:11 PM (LvTSG)
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Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia issued a final Memorandum Opinion in Cigar Association of America et al. v. United States Food and Drug Administration et al., vacating the decision of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to deem premium cigars subject to the agency’s regulatory authority under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA).The decision concludes a seven-year conflict between the cigar industry and FDA.
Posted by: SMOD at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (RHGPo)
Posted by: Peel gp A Jackfruit at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (MvF+J)
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Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
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That was one of the sillier pictures on Acid Cow if anyone actually believes she knows anything about firearms. Good marking ploy, however, for whatever her real business-or that of her promoter-is.
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That was one of the sillier pictures on Acid Cow if anyone actually believes she knows anything about firearms. Good marking ploy, however, for whatever her real business-or that of her promoter-is.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (pc4u3)
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Do they still sell all the Princess stuff ? My Grand Daughter loved all that.. I guess Trans can buy it now
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (bs+z0)
Probably, and Minnie and Mickey.
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (bs+z0)
Probably, and Minnie and Mickey.
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (RA7Yy)
218
HERE WE GO: School District in South Texas Closes Down Due to ‘Uptick’ in Covid Cases
I absolutely dread this shit. But yes, it is coming. And it will be embraced just like the last time. "crushed glass". Obey your local stuff. All the other shit from all the other folks.
I absolutely dread this shit. But yes, it is coming. And it will be embraced just like the last time. "crushed glass". Obey your local stuff. All the other shit from all the other folks.
Posted by: Enjoy the Show at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (CcBpl)
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206 200 Disney is not gonna collapse collapse, too valuable a brand.
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (RA7Yy)
Do they still sell all the Princess stuff ?
i understand you can buy stick-on princess mustaches these days.
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:09 PM (RA7Yy)
Do they still sell all the Princess stuff ?
i understand you can buy stick-on princess mustaches these days.
Posted by: anachronda at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (v3pYe)
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Rite Aid Corp (RAD.N) is preparing to file for bankruptcy in coming weeks to address lawsuits the company is facing over its alleged role in the sale of opioids, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday
Posted by: SMOD at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (RHGPo)
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Now it is ceiling fans. Save $39 over the LIFE of the fan....
The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient, arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs.
According to the Energy Department's analysis, the new rules would save households about $39 over the lifespan of the new energy-efficient fan. However, the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year, the department said.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (wsSEe)
They're already doing this, by putting in wattage regulators for the lights. It's been going on for years, but the regulators are usually the first thing to fail, which causes flickering lights. So you just bypass the regulator (I've done this several times over the past 10 years).
There's basically no way to make the motor more efficient, all you can really do is swap in a lower RPM motor so the fan doesn't turn as fast.
Now it is ceiling fans. Save $39 over the LIFE of the fan....
The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient, arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs.
According to the Energy Department's analysis, the new rules would save households about $39 over the lifespan of the new energy-efficient fan. However, the cost to manufacturers associated with the increased equipment will total $86.6 million per year, the department said.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at August 25, 2023 03:47 PM (wsSEe)
They're already doing this, by putting in wattage regulators for the lights. It's been going on for years, but the regulators are usually the first thing to fail, which causes flickering lights. So you just bypass the regulator (I've done this several times over the past 10 years).
There's basically no way to make the motor more efficient, all you can really do is swap in a lower RPM motor so the fan doesn't turn as fast.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (n+4am)
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I saw an ad for a new sci-fi series on Apple TV. Near as I can tell aliens are attacking only people of color on Earth and the people of color are fighting back.
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
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Well there are certain sections of New York, Major, that I wouldn't advise you to try to invade.
Posted by: blaster at August 25, 2023 04:03 PM (dWjpk)
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Well there are certain sections of New York, Major, that I wouldn't advise you to try to invade.
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (KB4ol)
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Pollyanna
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (bs+z0)
***
Haley Mills is still hawt.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (hv9bm)
It was filmed in My town.. My Sister lives a few blocks from the house
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:06 PM (bs+z0)
***
Haley Mills is still hawt.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (hv9bm)
It was filmed in My town.. My Sister lives a few blocks from the house
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (bs+z0)
224
free passes and discounts for district employees.
Man, oh man, how do we get on that gravy train...
Man, oh man, how do we get on that gravy train...
Posted by: 1000 (!!) FEMA Employees at Luxury Maui Hotels at August 25, 2023 04:14 PM (A0/af)
225
Thought viruses couldn't survive in hot dry climate.
Posted by: Braenyard at August 25, 2023 04:14 PM (lCWOD)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at August 25, 2023 04:14 PM (17s+e)
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It's unlikely Disney was using RCID bond proceeds for park stuff. The bonds were originally issued to build infrastructure for the area around the park, like roads and sewers and such. If they want the bonds issued as tax-exempt, they really can't cross that line between the park and the infrastructure around it.
I seem to remember they issued some TAXABLE munis where the line is blurrier and no one really cares. But bond lawyers read these documents very carefully (or at least they did--nothing seems to work like it did once,) and the penalties for using tax-exempt proceeds on for-profit projects are pretty stif.
--30 yr muni veteran
I seem to remember they issued some TAXABLE munis where the line is blurrier and no one really cares. But bond lawyers read these documents very carefully (or at least they did--nothing seems to work like it did once,) and the penalties for using tax-exempt proceeds on for-profit projects are pretty stif.
--30 yr muni veteran
Posted by: spongeworthy at August 25, 2023 04:14 PM (DWqKI)
228
I believe she knows how to pose with them.
Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 04:15 PM (v0R5T)
229
225 Thought viruses couldn't survive in hot dry climate.
Posted by: Braenyard at August 25, 2023 04:14 PM (lCWOD)
We thought we emphasized the "highly-mutated" part. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Posted by: Braenyard at August 25, 2023 04:14 PM (lCWOD)
We thought we emphasized the "highly-mutated" part. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Posted by: Your Friendly Evidence-based Science Media at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (PiwSw)
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It’s ok the Texas school district is only shutting down for a week. And then everything will be back to normal. Because a week from
Now the Covid outbreak 2 electric boogaloo will be over, I’m sure.
Now the Covid outbreak 2 electric boogaloo will be over, I’m sure.
Posted by: Montec at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (YyswZ)
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193 182 we're a long way from Herbie the Luv Bug aren't we?
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:05 PM (desAh)
The Cat from Outer Space
mrs. chronda signed us up to the disney movie club years ago. they send us all the new stuff and some of the classic animation (i think they've sent me three copies of snow white over the years (you know, the one about stalking)), but they never seem to send us stuff like this.
Posted by: DanMan at August 25, 2023 03:44 PM
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:05 PM (desAh)
The Cat from Outer Space
mrs. chronda signed us up to the disney movie club years ago. they send us all the new stuff and some of the classic animation (i think they've sent me three copies of snow white over the years (you know, the one about stalking)), but they never seem to send us stuff like this.
Posted by: anachronda at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (v3pYe)
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Biden-Appointed Judge Rules Maryland Parents Have No Right to Opt Their Children Out of Woke LGBTQ Curriculum
Posted by: SMOD at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (RHGPo)
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My old neighbors in CA worked at Disneyland for years, they bought season passes every year and went at least once a week. She was one of those scary gals who drew on her eyebrows and was morbidly obese, and her husband smoked weed all day.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (tRWwW)
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They have just over 4 months. Then, on January 1, 2024, Steamboat Willie and the original Mickey Mouse design goes into the public domain.
I may not be holding my breath. The inevitable 10,000 page CR to fund the government could have a line in there that extends copyright another 20 years, but I'm cautiously hopeful.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (LvTSG)
Yeah, let's hope so.
While we're at it, let's change the copyright laws to something less absurd. Either go back to the pre 1978 rule of the finite time (I think it was 90 years from published date, which I think is WAY too long) or if we're doing it based on the authors life, let's do life + 20 years or something. Life + 70 years is absurd.
Walt Disney died in the 1960's. These cartoons are from the 1920's and 1930's.
I may not be holding my breath. The inevitable 10,000 page CR to fund the government could have a line in there that extends copyright another 20 years, but I'm cautiously hopeful.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:10 PM (LvTSG)
Yeah, let's hope so.
While we're at it, let's change the copyright laws to something less absurd. Either go back to the pre 1978 rule of the finite time (I think it was 90 years from published date, which I think is WAY too long) or if we're doing it based on the authors life, let's do life + 20 years or something. Life + 70 years is absurd.
Walt Disney died in the 1960's. These cartoons are from the 1920's and 1930's.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (mj0Qp)
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HERE WE GO: School District in South Texas Closes Down Due to ‘Uptick’ in Covid Cases
I absolutely dread this shit. But yes, it is coming. And it will be embraced just like the last time. "crushed glass". Obey your local stuff. All the other shit from all the other folks.
Posted by: Enjoy the Show at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (CcBpl)
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Simple solution. For a few bucks, get a few dozen of those little political ad signs made that say: Vote NO on Schools
Post them regularly.
I absolutely dread this shit. But yes, it is coming. And it will be embraced just like the last time. "crushed glass". Obey your local stuff. All the other shit from all the other folks.
Posted by: Enjoy the Show at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (CcBpl)
***
Simple solution. For a few bucks, get a few dozen of those little political ad signs made that say: Vote NO on Schools
Post them regularly.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (hv9bm)
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Don't fuck with That Mouse.
They have yearly revenue of 90 billions
Posted by: Paul
Obviously you have zero awareness regarding this topic 🙄
The Mouse is getting his ass kicked
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg
Hey, who moved my cheese?
They have yearly revenue of 90 billions
Posted by: Paul
Obviously you have zero awareness regarding this topic 🙄
The Mouse is getting his ass kicked
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg
Hey, who moved my cheese?
Posted by: Mickey Mouse at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (vcOmj)
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It's unlikely Disney was using RCID bond proceeds for park stuff.
Did you cash any ? No, you did not.
But sure, everything at Disney was on the up and up. Just an example of capitalism in action, right ?
I remember when I believed that shit. It's been a bit.
Did you cash any ? No, you did not.
But sure, everything at Disney was on the up and up. Just an example of capitalism in action, right ?
I remember when I believed that shit. It's been a bit.
Posted by: Enjoy the Show at August 25, 2023 04:17 PM (CcBpl)
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Posted by: SMOD at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (RHGPo)
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Can you give us the English version?
Posted by: SMOD at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (RHGPo)
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Can you give us the English version?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 25, 2023 04:17 PM (lCaJd)
Posted by: Braenyard at August 25, 2023 04:17 PM (lCWOD)
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This Covid shit really pisses me off. I could care less but I have one grandson in Senior year in HS, and another in 6th grade.
Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 04:17 PM (v0R5T)
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As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
She's unserious about shooting as she's sporting a race gun as her sidearm rather than a proper combat pistol.
Would not bang.
As atonement for my sin of mathing on the blog at comment 86, I present this picture of a heavily-armed, callipygian blonde who agrees with all of your assessments of - and opinions regarding - the Walt Disney Company:
https://is.gd/2mMW4T
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 03:59 PM (t0OGg)
She's unserious about shooting as she's sporting a race gun as her sidearm rather than a proper combat pistol.
Would not bang.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 25, 2023 04:17 PM (n+4am)
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131: what is the PROFIT, dummy?
By the way, in March 2021 IIRC, DIS was $200/share. Now? $83 or thereabouts. Why is that ?
By the way, in March 2021 IIRC, DIS was $200/share. Now? $83 or thereabouts. Why is that ?
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at August 25, 2023 04:18 PM (f0XAF)
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It was filmed in My town.. My Sister lives a few blocks from the house
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (bs+z0)
Cool!
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (bs+z0)
Cool!
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:18 PM (hv9bm)
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Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia issued a final Memorandum Opinion in Cigar Association of America et al. v. United States Food and Drug Administration et al., vacating the decision of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to deem premium cigars subject to the agency’s regulatory authority under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA).The decision concludes a seven-year conflict between the cigar industry and FDA.
Posted by: SMOD at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (RHGPo)
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I have no idea what this case was about, nor do I care. I am glad the government lost it. Every time the government loses, it is a net benefit to every person.
Posted by: SMOD at August 25, 2023 04:12 PM (RHGPo)
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I have no idea what this case was about, nor do I care. I am glad the government lost it. Every time the government loses, it is a net benefit to every person.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:18 PM (t0OGg)
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They want to eliminate opioids which is as rational as eliminating fossil fuels.
Posted by: Braenyard at August 25, 2023 04:17 PM (lCWOD)
......
Time for your appendectomy, here bite on this wooden spoon.
Posted by: Braenyard at August 25, 2023 04:17 PM (lCWOD)
......
Time for your appendectomy, here bite on this wooden spoon.
Posted by: wth at August 25, 2023 04:18 PM (v0R5T)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (17s+e)
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225 Thought viruses couldn't survive in hot dry climate.
i was under the impression that "thought viruses" were called "memes".
i was under the impression that "thought viruses" were called "memes".
Posted by: anachronda at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (v3pYe)
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234 While we're at it, let's change the copyright laws to something less absurd. Either go back to the pre 1978 rule of the finite time (I think it was 90 years from published date, which I think is WAY too long) or if we're doing it based on the authors life, let's do life + 20 years or something. Life + 70 years is absurd.
Walt Disney died in the 1960's. These cartoons are from the 1920's and 1930's.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (mj0Qp)
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Rudyard Kipling still has stuff under copyright.
Walt Disney died in the 1960's. These cartoons are from the 1920's and 1930's.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (mj0Qp)
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Rudyard Kipling still has stuff under copyright.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (LvTSG)
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It was filmed in My town.. My Sister lives a few blocks from the house
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (bs+z0)
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Iris DeMent - Our Town:
https://youtu.be/FikZwgj89HI
Posted by: It's me donna at August 25, 2023 04:13 PM (bs+z0)
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Iris DeMent - Our Town:
https://youtu.be/FikZwgj89HI
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:20 PM (t0OGg)
250
Time for your appendectomy, here bite on this wooden spoon.
Posted by: wth
You got a wooden spoon? All I got was a boot heel.
Posted by: wth
You got a wooden spoon? All I got was a boot heel.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 25, 2023 04:20 PM (mNmNo)
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Yeah Disney is doin great: "Wall Street ponders splitting up Disney: 'Why not make a clean break?'"
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:20 PM (RA7Yy)
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The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient ...
______________
... by removing the "on" switch?
Start with the offices of bureaucrats in DC.
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... by removing the "on" switch?
Start with the offices of bureaucrats in DC.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at August 25, 2023 04:20 PM (mxvMh)
Posted by: Skinny Toothpick Bitch at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (Zz0t1)
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I have no idea what this case was about, nor do I care. I am glad the government lost it. Every time the government loses, it is a net benefit to every person.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:18 PM (t0OGg)
Maybe the gub thread will have something? I'll see what I can dig up.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:18 PM (t0OGg)
Maybe the gub thread will have something? I'll see what I can dig up.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (hv9bm)
255
Dwarves hardest hit.
Posted by: Joey Sausage at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (dlb43)
Dwarves are racist sexist ableist white supremacy!
/s/ The cast and crew of the NEW "Snow White!"
Posted by: Joey Sausage at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (dlb43)
Dwarves are racist sexist ableist white supremacy!
/s/ The cast and crew of the NEW "Snow White!"
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (KB4ol)
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There are a number of Disney subsidiaries that do work for the district, like their energy services.
My understanding is that the old RCID policies espoused DEI, so the only qualified entities were DIS owned.
Another issue was security. Apparently RCID funded security was assigned SOLELY to Disney property.
Will be interesting as they peel back an uncover more merde.
My understanding is that the old RCID policies espoused DEI, so the only qualified entities were DIS owned.
Another issue was security. Apparently RCID funded security was assigned SOLELY to Disney property.
Will be interesting as they peel back an uncover more merde.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (ufFY8)
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Yeah Disney is doin great: "Wall Street ponders splitting up Disney: 'Why not make a clean break?'"
Posted by: runner
Follow me. I know where the money really is buried.
Posted by: runner
Follow me. I know where the money really is buried.
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy, super duper director at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (vcOmj)
258
Rudyard Kipling still has stuff under copyright.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (LvTSG)
Yeah, that's silly.
The entire point of copyright law is to "To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries." (US Const Art I, Sec
.
How is keeping something in copyright for 70 years after the author dies in keeping with that goal?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (LvTSG)
Yeah, that's silly.
The entire point of copyright law is to "To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries." (US Const Art I, Sec
.
How is keeping something in copyright for 70 years after the author dies in keeping with that goal?
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (mj0Qp)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA1hkbPwGM8
a friday present
Posted by: DaveA at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (FhXTo)
Peak J Connelly. Gorgeous.
a friday present
Posted by: DaveA at August 25, 2023 04:00 PM (FhXTo)
Peak J Connelly. Gorgeous.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (BdMk6)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (f0XAF)
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i was under the impression that "thought viruses" were called "memes".
Posted by: anachronda at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (v3pYe)
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:: channels Sponge ::
You asked for it:
https://youtu.be/KDIiuBAQwos
Posted by: anachronda at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (v3pYe)
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:: channels Sponge ::
You asked for it:
https://youtu.be/KDIiuBAQwos
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (t0OGg)
262
We need Bob Iger's mugshot, photoshopped with Mouseketeer's ears.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (IAwid)
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258 The entire point of copyright law is to "To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries." (US Const Art I, Sec .
How is keeping something in copyright for 70 years after the author dies in keeping with that goal?
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (mj0Qp)
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It's not.
If it's important to the public good that trillion dollar investments that qualify for patent protections get no more than 20 years of that protection, then what public good is served by keeping a cartoon copyrighted for ninety-five?
How is keeping something in copyright for 70 years after the author dies in keeping with that goal?
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (mj0Qp)
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It's not.
If it's important to the public good that trillion dollar investments that qualify for patent protections get no more than 20 years of that protection, then what public good is served by keeping a cartoon copyrighted for ninety-five?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:23 PM (LvTSG)
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We need Bob Iger's mugshot, photoshopped with Mouseketeer's ears.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (IAwid)
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Better would be a weather map backdrop.
Applicable trivia: Bob Iger's start with the company was as an ABC weatherman.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at August 25, 2023 04:22 PM (IAwid)
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Better would be a weather map backdrop.
Applicable trivia: Bob Iger's start with the company was as an ABC weatherman.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:24 PM (t0OGg)
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Maybe the gub thread will have something? I'll see what I can dig up.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (hv9bm)
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The gun or the grub thread?
Posted by: Diogenes at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (hv9bm)
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The gun or the grub thread?
Posted by: ShainS -- Deplorable AND Listless Vessel AND Overimaginative Scamp at August 25, 2023 04:25 PM (cFPS2)
266
Dwarves hardest hit.
Posted by: Joey Sausage at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (dlb43)
Dwarves are racist sexist ableist white supremacy!
/s/ The cast and crew of the NEW "Snow White!"
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (KB4ol)
I hear the dwarves are shorting Disney stock
Posted by: Joey Sausage at August 25, 2023 04:08 PM (dlb43)
Dwarves are racist sexist ableist white supremacy!
/s/ The cast and crew of the NEW "Snow White!"
Posted by: rd at August 25, 2023 04:21 PM (KB4ol)
I hear the dwarves are shorting Disney stock
Posted by: Joey Sausage at August 25, 2023 04:25 PM (dlb43)
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Currently raining at my house. Probability of precipitation for today was 1%. One percent!! But please tell me more about those 50 year models that show the erf will warm 1.2 degrees.
Posted by: Montec at August 25, 2023 04:25 PM (YyswZ)
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If it's important to the public good that trillion dollar investments that qualify for patent protections get no more than 20 years of that protection, then what public good is served by keeping a cartoon copyrighted for ninety-five?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:23 PM (LvTSG)
None. Especially since the clock on patents starts ticking from when they are filed. So if we're talking drugs (not to be pro big pharma here), it could take years to get FDA approval. They might only get 10-15 years out of that patent.
And yet it still seems to be worthwhile for them.
70 years after an author dies? Please.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:23 PM (LvTSG)
None. Especially since the clock on patents starts ticking from when they are filed. So if we're talking drugs (not to be pro big pharma here), it could take years to get FDA approval. They might only get 10-15 years out of that patent.
And yet it still seems to be worthwhile for them.
70 years after an author dies? Please.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:25 PM (mj0Qp)
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We thought we emphasized the "highly-mutated" part. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Posted by: Your Friendly Evidence-based Science Media at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (PiwSw)
_____________
Leave antifa and "trans-sexuals" out of this.
Posted by: Your Friendly Evidence-based Science Media at August 25, 2023 04:16 PM (PiwSw)
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Leave antifa and "trans-sexuals" out of this.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at August 25, 2023 04:25 PM (mxvMh)
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Not to concerned about cartoon protection at this stage in the game. Just sayin'.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 25, 2023 04:26 PM (Xrfse)
271
NOOD fat
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:26 PM (mj0Qp)
272
Uh oh, sidebar Vivek
Posted by: runner at August 25, 2023 04:26 PM (RA7Yy)
273
"Then, on January 1, 2024, Steamboat Willie and the original Mickey Mouse design goes into the public domain."
To maintain the copyright, they just have to prove they're still using it, right?
They released a video game a year or so back that had all their characters drawn in the "Steamboat Willie" style.
I freely admit that I am not a copyright lawyer, but wouldn't that re-set things for purposes of the copyright expiration?
To maintain the copyright, they just have to prove they're still using it, right?
They released a video game a year or so back that had all their characters drawn in the "Steamboat Willie" style.
I freely admit that I am not a copyright lawyer, but wouldn't that re-set things for purposes of the copyright expiration?
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 25, 2023 04:26 PM (ou9hh)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 25, 2023 04:26 PM (xG4kz)
275
We need Bob Iger's mugshot, photoshopped with Mouseketeer's ears.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger
Aim higher, Annette Funicello's sweater puppies, c. 1963. and the mouse ears.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger
Aim higher, Annette Funicello's sweater puppies, c. 1963. and the mouse ears.
Posted by: Lost In Space at August 25, 2023 04:26 PM (+ap8X)
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261 i was under the impression that "thought viruses" were called "memes".
Posted by: anachronda at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (v3pYe)
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:: channels Sponge ::
You asked for it:
https://youtu.be/KDIiuBAQwos
can't youtube at work, so i'mma just assume that's laurie andersen's "language is a virus"
Posted by: anachronda at August 25, 2023 04:19 PM (v3pYe)
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:: channels Sponge ::
You asked for it:
https://youtu.be/KDIiuBAQwos
can't youtube at work, so i'mma just assume that's laurie andersen's "language is a virus"
Posted by: anachronda at August 25, 2023 04:27 PM (v3pYe)
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Applicable trivia: Bob Iger's start with the company was as an ABC weatherman.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:24 PM (t0OGg)
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I thought his hair looked familiar.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at August 25, 2023 04:24 PM (t0OGg)
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I thought his hair looked familiar.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 25, 2023 04:27 PM (RIvkX)
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273 To maintain the copyright, they just have to prove they're still using it, right?
They released a video game a year or so back that had all their characters drawn in the "Steamboat Willie" style.
I freely admit that I am not a copyright lawyer, but wouldn't that re-set things for purposes of the copyright expiration?
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 25, 2023 04:26 PM (ou9hh)
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No. Use doesn't matter.
They released a video game a year or so back that had all their characters drawn in the "Steamboat Willie" style.
I freely admit that I am not a copyright lawyer, but wouldn't that re-set things for purposes of the copyright expiration?
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 25, 2023 04:26 PM (ou9hh)
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No. Use doesn't matter.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for more with John Huston at August 25, 2023 04:29 PM (LvTSG)
279
If it's important to the public good that trillion dollar investments that qualify for patent protections get no more than 20 years of that protection, then what public good is served by keeping a cartoon copyrighted for ninety-five?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
There are arguments on both sides.
-Patents are quid pro quo, - the inventor gets protection, the public gets documentation of the invention.
-Copyrights the public gets nothing since they have to publish to sell.
-But also, art is worthless and it is not like someone is going to improve on a cartoon and cure cancer.
-The 20 years is seen as a minimum incentive for people to keep investing in new technology. You could argue that no one writes a song because they want those residuals 20 or 90 years out.
-But the US (for a long while) was the king of culture and why not force foreigners to keep paying for our stuff.
-But for some reason we allow those countries to steal our stuff without paying a dime.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
There are arguments on both sides.
-Patents are quid pro quo, - the inventor gets protection, the public gets documentation of the invention.
-Copyrights the public gets nothing since they have to publish to sell.
-But also, art is worthless and it is not like someone is going to improve on a cartoon and cure cancer.
-The 20 years is seen as a minimum incentive for people to keep investing in new technology. You could argue that no one writes a song because they want those residuals 20 or 90 years out.
-But the US (for a long while) was the king of culture and why not force foreigners to keep paying for our stuff.
-But for some reason we allow those countries to steal our stuff without paying a dime.
Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at August 25, 2023 04:32 PM (mCnRp)
280
None. Especially since the clock on patents starts ticking from when they are filed. So if we're talking drugs (not to be pro big pharma here), it could take years to get FDA approval. They might only get 10-15 years out of that patent.
And yet it still seems to be worthwhile for them.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:25 PM (mj0Qp)
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As you say, the clock starts running at filing. Now, under the America Invents Act, the filing will take place as soon as someone has an idea (because patent rights go to whoever files first; it used to be whoever invented first, which led to interference practice).
So companies will file as soon as they get the gleam in their eye so that they're not working on something to which someone else will own (patent applications are not published until 18 months after filing). That means that all of the R&D is performed while the patent clock is running. For pharma, it is rare for a product to have ten years of patent life left; five years is pretty common.
Which is why on-patent drugs are expensive in the US; companies have to recoup all of their sunk costs here, where prices are not fixed, unlike the EU and Japan.
And yet it still seems to be worthwhile for them.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 25, 2023 04:25 PM (mj0Qp)
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As you say, the clock starts running at filing. Now, under the America Invents Act, the filing will take place as soon as someone has an idea (because patent rights go to whoever files first; it used to be whoever invented first, which led to interference practice).
So companies will file as soon as they get the gleam in their eye so that they're not working on something to which someone else will own (patent applications are not published until 18 months after filing). That means that all of the R&D is performed while the patent clock is running. For pharma, it is rare for a product to have ten years of patent life left; five years is pretty common.
Which is why on-patent drugs are expensive in the US; companies have to recoup all of their sunk costs here, where prices are not fixed, unlike the EU and Japan.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at August 25, 2023 04:32 PM (mxvMh)
Posted by: MkY at August 25, 2023 04:37 PM (cPGH3)
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So, Desantis is engaged in a political battle with Disney, a massively powerful donor corporation, and he...FUCKING DELIVERS KILLING BLOWS.
Trump, declassified Crossfire Hurricane, but stupidly signs a letter letting redactions remain, waits until Jan. 20 for Mark Meadows to finish the job, but OH WAIT, the bureaucrats call up with some new redactions, and SORRY SUCKERS, IT WASN'T DONE CORRECTLY, so it won't be released to the public.
I think Desantis is what we need, not forgetful Donnie who signs things without reading them.
Trump, declassified Crossfire Hurricane, but stupidly signs a letter letting redactions remain, waits until Jan. 20 for Mark Meadows to finish the job, but OH WAIT, the bureaucrats call up with some new redactions, and SORRY SUCKERS, IT WASN'T DONE CORRECTLY, so it won't be released to the public.
I think Desantis is what we need, not forgetful Donnie who signs things without reading them.
Posted by: Harun at August 25, 2023 04:37 PM (Cg63x)
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The fire department employees were bitching about losing their Annual Passes so the new group gave them $1425 apiece. They also got a big raise when the RCID Disney crew got ejected. The firemen have done well, imo, although some were still complaining (large families meant a lot of expensive passes, well into the thousands of dollars.)
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Posted by: www.Payathome7.com at August 25, 2023 05:34 PM (314fe)
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Hope Disney goes belly up. Walt must be praying that when they arrive at the pearly gates St Peter sends all Disney employees to the 9th ring of hell.
Posted by: Jane at August 25, 2023 06:14 PM (EcD5Y)
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Mickey Mouse gets arrested
Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at August 25, 2023 06:16 PM (wGqjj)
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So, you're a musician whose music is not particularly political. For some reason, you decide to offer your opinion on this matter during a concert.
Did he not expect that it might make the news?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 03:57 PM (KbCG3)
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They cannot afford any defections in the battle. Anyone who strays is a heretic who must be burned alive.
This demonstrates how desperate it is getting. They are losing the battle. And it is going to tear everything down. The commies (and the DC Elite) are trying like hell to hang on - because when the trannies fall - everything in front of it falls as well - all of it, gayness, feminism, intersectionality, etc. It is the end of the modern dem party, and they know it.
Did he not expect that it might make the news?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 25, 2023 03:57 PM (KbCG3)
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They cannot afford any defections in the battle. Anyone who strays is a heretic who must be burned alive.
This demonstrates how desperate it is getting. They are losing the battle. And it is going to tear everything down. The commies (and the DC Elite) are trying like hell to hang on - because when the trannies fall - everything in front of it falls as well - all of it, gayness, feminism, intersectionality, etc. It is the end of the modern dem party, and they know it.
Posted by: Black JEM at August 25, 2023 07:03 PM (UVyKP)
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"This demonstrates how desperate it is getting. They are losing the battle. And it is going to tear everything down. The commies (and the DC Elite) are trying like hell to hang on, because when the trannies fall, everything in front of it falls as well--all of it, gayness, feminism, intersectionality, etc. It is the end of the modern dem party, and they know it." --Black JEM
....Good thought, but I think that even IF the tranny hysteria loses support, the rest of the crew you mentioned will pretend they never really supported tranny mutilation for kids *at all*! Ooohhh, *perish the thought*!
....Instead the other lefty groups will pretend they really sided with *conservatives* all along, to avoid being damaged.
....Good thought, but I think that even IF the tranny hysteria loses support, the rest of the crew you mentioned will pretend they never really supported tranny mutilation for kids *at all*! Ooohhh, *perish the thought*!
....Instead the other lefty groups will pretend they really sided with *conservatives* all along, to avoid being damaged.
Posted by: sf44 at August 26, 2023 09:22 PM (YC43X)
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