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Flawless Victory: Federal Judge Dismisses DEIsney's Bullsh*t Corporate Relations Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis
This is a corporate relations lawsuit. Bob Iger was on a campaign to undermine his successor Bob Chapek, and frequently attacked him through the media and also claimed -- when Chapek had only been CEO for weeks -- that Iger had come back to rescue Disney from covid.
He did all of this because Chapek was not running DEIsney the way Iger wanted it to be run. He was gone for weeks before he began lobbying the board of directors for a return. Then came the Parental Rights In Education Bill, and the leftwing presidential-nominee-hopeful Bob Iger could not resist attacking Bob Chapek for his position of neutrality. He rallied DEIsney's Woke Gender Warriors into an insurgency, and Bob Chapek relented in the brief social media war, and committed DEIsney -- as Bob Iger demanded -- to pursuing a Groomer Agenda. This resulted, as could have been expected, in Ron DeSantis asking the Florida legislature to revoke DEIsney's special -- and illegal, frankly -- Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). This District, which gave a corporation control over a huge chunk of central Florida, never should have been granted in the first place. Even after its granting, it should have been almost immediately revoked, because the RCID was granted with the belief that DEIsney would be creating a one-of-a-kind planned community, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or EPCOT. This was supposed to be a planned city built with Walt Disney's ideas of wholesome perfection in mind. But that was quickly abandoned and DEIsney just built another theme park, Walt Disney World, on the site. The pretext for granting DEIsney corporate control over the businesses and residences of the area was no longer present, but DEIsney got to keep its lucrative perk. And it was very lucrative. For example, the RDIC could issue bonds with the usual tax-free advantage that municipal bonds have. But the RDIC was just a pass-through fiction controlled by DEIsney, so DEIsney could issue what were effectively corporate bonds, but with the special tax-free status that municipalities are granted. Thus, DEIsney could offer corporate bonds with a lower rate of return and people would buy them up, because the tax-free advantage made that lower-paper-rate-of-return a higher rate of return when you included the effects of taxation. (Or non-taxation, as it were.) Bob Iger had therefore made a selfish, suicidal decision to undermine Bob Chapek and commit DEIsney to a toxically unpopular Groomer Agenda just to claw his way back to power. And when that maneuver resulted in DEIsney losing its special status -- a loss that observers estimate will cost DEIsney more than a trillion dollars over the decades -- Bob Iger had to scramble. He had to reassure investors that his narcissistic groomer gambit actually wasn't such a bad move at all. He filed a lawsuit which was nonsense from the moment ink touched paper claiming that the Florida legislature had no right to create or destroy special districts, despite the black-letter law stating that only the Florida legislature had such a right, and could exercise it at any time. But the lawsuit wasn't a real lawsuit -- it exists just to convince Bob Iger's leftwing backers that DEIsney has a special right to hold hundreds of acres of central Florida as its own corporate fiefdom in perpetuity, and that one day, this eternal right to rule will be recognized, so DEIsney will not lose a trillion+ dollars due to Bob Iger's filthy scheming. Because this was a corporate relations project, Bob Iger whispered Gollum-like in the ears of his leftwing media allies that this was a suit with a huge amount of merit, and would almost certainly prevail, and his leftwing media allies repeated this thoroughly-stupid, uninformed, ignorant claim with great vigor and repetition. But all along, anyone who knew anything about Florida law -- or Florida special district law -- or the law in general, period -- knew this was a complete loser of a lawsuit and would be dismissed at the earliest opportunity. And so it came to pass. What all informed observers said would happen, did happen, and what the ignorant leftwing propaganda media vowed would never, ever happen happened so fast and so hard that Fani Willis inquired if it was available for sidework. Most of the fake lawsuit was dismissed for "failure to state a congnizable claim" -- that is, even when the court takes every allegation DEIsney makes as 100% true, they still have not announced any basis upon which they can seek relief from a court. As a special bonus, some of the lawsuit was dismissed for... lack of standing.John F. Trent, and I think the "F." stands for "Fuck You, Bob Iger, you rotten c*nt":
United States District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed The Walt Disney Company's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the State of Florida. The Walt Disney Company sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the State of Florida, and other Florida government officials in a 77-page document back in April 2023. The lawsuit alleged that the State of Florida's decision to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District violated the Contracts Clause of the United States Constitution, violated the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, violated the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause, and violated the company's First Amendment political speech. The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger attempted to justify the lawsuit by positioning the company as a victim. During the company's Q2 2023 Earnings Results webcast he said, "First of all, I think the case that we filed last month made our position and the facts very clear. And that's really that this is about one thing and one thing only, and that's retaliating against us for taking a position about pending legislation. And we believe that in us taking that position we are merely exercising our right to free speech."Legal Mindset points out that it is black-letter federal law (black-letter meaning top-of-the-page, main-point law) that if a legislature is empowered to do something, and if it acts with what appears to be superficial comportment with the law and constitution, then you're not allowed to sue the legislature to compel it to do what you'd rather it do. This is obvious, when you think about it. Legislatures are always favoring one company or another through their laws, sometimes directly, but more often, indirectly. If any time a corporation wanted an advantage granted to another corporation, it could just sue and say "We're being discriminated against," then the legislatures could basically pass no laws at all. This may sound pretty good to some of you, but obviously, this is not the law as it stands. DEIsney knew this when it filed its fake lawsuit, and all the corrupt media should have known it, too, or could have known it if they just contacted a real lawyer about this instead of relying on representations made by Bob Iger and his paid flacks.
... Judge Winsor specifically addressed the First Amendment claim writing, "'As a general matter, the First Amendment prohibits government officials from subjecting individuals to retaliatory actions after the fact for having engaged in protected speech.' But it is settled law that 'when a statute is facially constitutional, a plaintiff cannot bring a free-speech challenge by claiming that the lawmakers who passed it acted with a constitutionally permissible purpose.' The Eleventh Circuit has 'held that many times.' And this settled law forecloses Disney's claim." He also noted, "In short, Disney lacks standing to sue the Governor or the Secretary, and its claims against the CFTOD Defendants fail on the merits because 'when a statute is facially constitutional, a plaintiff cannot bring a free-speech challenge by claiming that the lawmakers who passed it acted with a constitutionally impermissible purpose." ... Legal analyst Andrew Esquire predicted dismissal was highly likely in an interview on the WDW Pro channel back at the end of June 2023. He said at the time, "For Disney, the nightmare scenario, the worst possible scenario, which is a likely scenario, I don't want to give exact probabilities, but it's something that could very much probabilistically happen is the federal case gets entirely dismissed. It gets entirely thrown out. There's multiple reasons. The reason cited, one of the main reasons which I have said from the beginning on this which is Disney does not truly have standing. They do not meet the elements for standing. Standing means the ability to bring a claim to court." "This is exactly the reason that the citizens who actually sued the state of Florida for these legislative changes way back earlier this year, they were thrown out for standing. Disney also can be thrown out for much similar grounds," he explained.DEIsney is continuing to embarrass itself by pumping out more fake theories to justify its fake lawsuit.
According to Blog Mickey, a Disney spokesman stated, "This is an important case with serious implications for the rule of law, and it will not end here. If left unchallenged, this would set a dangerous precedent and give license to states to weaponize their official powers to punish the expression of political viewpoints they disagree with." He concluded, "We are determined to press forward with our case."Suck my dick, DEIsney. You're probably into that, though. Below, Legal Mindset clowns the Mouse.
BOOM BABY
— Legal Mindset (@TheLegalMindset) January 31, 2024
Been saying for the past year that the Disney v. DeSantis case was trash and WOULD be dismissed.
For over a year, Disney shills, pixie dusters and YouTube lawyers who know nothing about Florida law, much less special districts said I was wrong. Whelp, here it is… pic.twitter.com/8VhY1sHK5G
Special Districts can be destroyed at ANY time by the legislature or entity that created them.
— Legal Mindset (@TheLegalMindset) January 31, 2024
Anyone who knows anything about Florida special district law knows this basic fact.
Disney decided to rely upon California, DC and New York lawyers. Should have tuned in! Case… pic.twitter.com/vEY4osNFLj
Appreciate the statement of Charles Cooper here distinguishing that “Disney may own the land in the district, but it does not own the government”
— Legal Mindset (@TheLegalMindset) February 1, 2024
The Mouse treated the Reddy Creek government as personal property for over 5 decades, which was in clear violation of the original… pic.twitter.com/a1m890bo6H
Please supply me with more content Disney, thanks.
— Legal Mindset (@TheLegalMindset) February 1, 2024
xoxo https://t.co/rw2lbsdZmF
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FIRST !!!!
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 05:32 PM (V13WU)
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Good for DeSantis !
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 05:32 PM (V13WU)
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Build Back Better!
BP Whiting refinery as of 15 mins ago showing heavy flare activity, major power loss. Likely looking at a couple of weeks of impacted production- very early, however. pic.twitter.com/k9ecj1hVXo
— Patrick De Haan ⛽️📊 (@GasBuddyGuy) February 1, 2024
BP Whiting refinery as of 15 mins ago showing heavy flare activity, major power loss. Likely looking at a couple of weeks of impacted production- very early, however. pic.twitter.com/k9ecj1hVXo
— Patrick De Haan ⛽️📊 (@GasBuddyGuy) February 1, 2024
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 01, 2024 05:33 PM (xVkS/)
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Right after he drops out and they no longer need leverage. Crazy.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 01, 2024 05:33 PM (0FoWg)
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thumbs up!
Posted by: Diogenes at February 01, 2024 05:33 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: garrett at February 01, 2024 05:35 PM (yfepr)
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 05:35 PM (V13WU)
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>>What all informed observers said would happen, did happen, and what the ignorant leftwing propaganda media vowed would never, ever happen happened so fast and so hard that Fani Willis inquired if it was available for sidework.
Jesus, dude. Did you hire a writer?
The comedy has been really good lately.
Jesus, dude. Did you hire a writer?
The comedy has been really good lately.
Posted by: garrett at February 01, 2024 05:36 PM (yfepr)
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Legal Mindset points out that it is black-letter federal law (black-letter meaning top-of-the-page, main-point law) that if a legislature is empowered to do something, and if it acts with what appears to be superficial comportment with the law and constitution, then you're not allowed to sue the legislature to compel it to do what you'd rather it do.
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One day the state will have no standing.
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One day the state will have no standing.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 01, 2024 05:36 PM (kK343)
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GAY!
Posted by: Axeman, in Defiance of Gov DeSantis at February 01, 2024 05:38 PM (krQz2)
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is this thing working?
Posted by: DanMan at February 01, 2024 05:43 PM (8uzBS)
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Why is this man persecuting me?
Posted by: Steambath Willie at February 01, 2024 05:43 PM (V5BDR)
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The special district should have ended with Walt's death.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 01, 2024 05:43 PM (di6C2)
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Does anyone know whether this judge was a conservative or a Uniparty appointee?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 05:43 PM (roH4R)
Posted by: Mickey! at February 01, 2024 05:44 PM (nFnyb)
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>>Does anyone know whether this judge was a conservative or a Uniparty appointee?
He was appointed by Trump in 2019.
He was appointed by Trump in 2019.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 01, 2024 05:44 PM (LkLld)
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The house that mouse built is full of louse.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 01, 2024 05:44 PM (Q4IgG)
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Somehow the Leftist Lawfair needs to end.
Posted by: Skip at February 01, 2024 05:45 PM (fwDg9)
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Actually, the finance angle isn't the worst for DEIsney. They operated as a local government doing local government things like having a building code.
They used to be able to approve their own fences, buildings and roller coasters, but them days are gone.
They used to be able to approve their own fences, buildings and roller coasters, but them days are gone.
Posted by: CtHillary, dead but dreaming at February 01, 2024 05:45 PM (zSyrn)
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It's a good thing I'm not a lawyer because I don't understand any of it.
Good win for DeSantis and Florida.
Good win for DeSantis and Florida.
Posted by: dantesed at February 01, 2024 05:46 PM (88xKn)
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One day the state will have no standing.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 01, 2024 05:36 PM (kK343)
Hey, that's my line!
--Justice Roberts
One day the state will have no standing.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 01, 2024 05:36 PM (kK343)
Hey, that's my line!
--Justice Roberts
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 01, 2024 05:46 PM (N39Ws)
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John Hinderaker of Power Line:
But something else has been distracting me: leftists firebombed my office last Saturday night. At around 2 am, they broke into the building that houses Center of the American Experiment and two other conservative organizations with which we often collaborate, along with many other businesses. The arsonists set two fires: one was in the first floor corridor between American Experiment’s office and the space we sublease to Take Charge, Kendall and Sheila Qualls’ organization. A second fire was set on the third floor, immediately outside or perhaps actually inside the office of the Upper Midwest Law Center, on whose board I serve.
Explicit political terrorism.
Don't expect the FBI to do anything about it, though.
But something else has been distracting me: leftists firebombed my office last Saturday night. At around 2 am, they broke into the building that houses Center of the American Experiment and two other conservative organizations with which we often collaborate, along with many other businesses. The arsonists set two fires: one was in the first floor corridor between American Experiment’s office and the space we sublease to Take Charge, Kendall and Sheila Qualls’ organization. A second fire was set on the third floor, immediately outside or perhaps actually inside the office of the Upper Midwest Law Center, on whose board I serve.
Explicit political terrorism.
Don't expect the FBI to do anything about it, though.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 05:47 PM (YAtuc)
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So how was the movie?
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 05:47 PM (dGCAG)
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'He was appointed by Trump in 2019.'
Thank you.
Everyone. Get used to this being the only reason we win a court case. Pertinent legal arguments are a relic of the past.
'He was appointed by Trump in 2019.'
Thank you.
Everyone. Get used to this being the only reason we win a court case. Pertinent legal arguments are a relic of the past.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 05:48 PM (roH4R)
Posted by: ace at February 01, 2024 05:49 PM (KRtlO)
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I still have happily remembered memories of Space Mountain.
Posted by: Adriane the Intersectional Movie Critic . . . at February 01, 2024 05:49 PM (4Winp)
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One day the state will have no standing.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 01, 2024 05:36 PM (kK343)
TX already knows this.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 01, 2024 05:36 PM (kK343)
TX already knows this.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 01, 2024 05:50 PM (BdMk6)
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>>>ctually, the finance angle isn't the worst for DEIsney. They operated as a local government doing local government things like having a building code.
yes, all that too
yes, all that too
Posted by: ace at February 01, 2024 05:50 PM (KRtlO)
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Today I approved of Air Strikes on Florida specifically on DeSantos and Trump's homes. Thank You and now it is Ice Cream Time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Joe Biden at February 01, 2024 05:51 PM (Qfk4E)
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it had a great ending.
Posted by: ace at February 01, 2024 05:49 PM (KRtlO)
SPOILER ALERT!
No but seriously, I did actually read the content. It strikes me as a good example of what's wrong with the law, that it takes hours and hours and days and weeks and months of waiting for justice, when the case should have been settled the day the judge looked at the lawbook on which the law was written.
Posted by: ace at February 01, 2024 05:49 PM (KRtlO)
SPOILER ALERT!
No but seriously, I did actually read the content. It strikes me as a good example of what's wrong with the law, that it takes hours and hours and days and weeks and months of waiting for justice, when the case should have been settled the day the judge looked at the lawbook on which the law was written.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 05:51 PM (dGCAG)
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 05:51 PM (roH4R)
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I wonder what the terrible precedent that the Disney mouthpiece thinks this dismissal sets for mega-corporations operating inside their own special districts that permit them to do as they please with the land while avoiding taxation?
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 05:53 PM (snyZJ)
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Explicit political terrorism.
The most conservative member of the Portland city council who is running for mayor (and will likely win) had his parents car firebombed outside his house a couple of weeks ago.
The FBI said that the case wasn't important enough for them to get involved.
The most conservative member of the Portland city council who is running for mayor (and will likely win) had his parents car firebombed outside his house a couple of weeks ago.
The FBI said that the case wasn't important enough for them to get involved.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 05:53 PM (YAtuc)
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'the case should have been settled the day the judge looked at the lawbook on which the law was written.'
The special arrangement for Disney was a gift from the state of Florida. So Florida can (and did) take it back.
'the case should have been settled the day the judge looked at the lawbook on which the law was written.'
The special arrangement for Disney was a gift from the state of Florida. So Florida can (and did) take it back.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 05:54 PM (roH4R)
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wonder what the terrible precedent that the Disney mouthpiece thinks this dismissal sets for mega-corporations operating inside their own special districts that permit them to do as they please with the land while avoiding taxation?
Posted by: Chairman LMAO
Most extend to like I dunno 1 other instance. Probably zero.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO
Most extend to like I dunno 1 other instance. Probably zero.
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 01, 2024 05:54 PM (MGB5H)
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I wonder what the terrible precedent that the Disney mouthpiece thinks this dismissal sets for mega-corporations operating inside their own special districts that permit them to do as they please with the land while avoiding taxation?
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 05:53 PM (snyZJ)
Every time you hear somebody say how Trump is a threat to "our democracy," it's stuff like this they're talking about.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 05:53 PM (snyZJ)
Every time you hear somebody say how Trump is a threat to "our democracy," it's stuff like this they're talking about.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 05:54 PM (dGCAG)
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>
OSINTdefender
@sentdefender
Houthi Sources are claiming to have Struck one of the F/A-18 “Super Hornets” tonight while they were conducting Airstrikes on Western Yemen, with it claimed to have been seen on Fire heading back towards USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Red Sea.
____________
They saw the afterburners lit after being swatted by bombs. Monkeys with missiles. Beware. They're here too.
OSINTdefender
@sentdefender
Houthi Sources are claiming to have Struck one of the F/A-18 “Super Hornets” tonight while they were conducting Airstrikes on Western Yemen, with it claimed to have been seen on Fire heading back towards USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Red Sea.
____________
They saw the afterburners lit after being swatted by bombs. Monkeys with missiles. Beware. They're here too.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 01, 2024 05:55 PM (Q4IgG)
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Disney has to pay defendant's costs I hope.
Posted by: torabora at February 01, 2024 05:55 PM (FSdPf)
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'The FBI said that the case wasn't important enough for them to get involved.'
Let's give their budget to other people that care about the rule of law.
'The FBI said that the case wasn't important enough for them to get involved.'
Let's give their budget to other people that care about the rule of law.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 05:59 PM (roH4R)
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14 Does anyone know whether this judge was a conservative or a Uniparty appointee?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 05:43 PM (roH4R)
Trump Judge
The last judge had to recuse himself, Obama appointee because of the statements he made against Desantis, he came up with some excuse that a third cousin owned Disney stock and that's why you couldn't judge on the case
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 05:43 PM (roH4R)
Trump Judge
The last judge had to recuse himself, Obama appointee because of the statements he made against Desantis, he came up with some excuse that a third cousin owned Disney stock and that's why you couldn't judge on the case
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 05:59 PM (dKiJG)
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Disney has to pay defendant's costs I hope.
Posted by: torabora at February 01, 2024 05:55 PM (FSdPf)
Everyone gets a 40% discount on Epcot Center tickets.
Posted by: torabora at February 01, 2024 05:55 PM (FSdPf)
Everyone gets a 40% discount on Epcot Center tickets.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 05:59 PM (dGCAG)
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The left screams about crony capitalism all of the time. Reedy Creek sp dev district was pure crony capitalism. The moment the district was the subject of legislation they screamed louder because Disney is leftist. Good decision from a legal standpoint and better from a screw you standpoint
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 01, 2024 05:59 PM (hB1mF)
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Non Marxists will regret this case. Whatever reasoning is used to finally resolve the issue so that the Marxists relent, they will interpret to their sole advantage.
I am not sanguine.
I am not sanguine.
Posted by: Jamaica at February 01, 2024 05:59 PM (Eeb9P)
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"'As a general matter, the First Amendment prohibits government officials from subjecting individuals to retaliatory actions after the fact for having engaged in protected speech.'
Shh, no one tell the poor souls held in the DC Gulag.
Shh, no one tell the poor souls held in the DC Gulag.
Posted by: Question Authority bumper sticker at February 01, 2024 05:59 PM (Rbu5d)
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The 3 dead football fans found frozen in the backyard had cocaine and, you guessed it, fentanyl in their systems.
Posted by: fd at February 01, 2024 06:00 PM (vFG9F)
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Yeah, ignore the significant, obvious and truthfully unavoidable, inescapable, foundational legal argument that led to this decision and focus on who the judge was. Because that's what did it. Good grief.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (bBdPQ)
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Let's give their budget to other people that care about the rule of law.
I assure you that if the hard-Left black Portland city councilwoman that this guy beat had a car firebombed outside her place, the FBI, ATF, and many other Federal agencies would have sprung into action.
I assure you that if the hard-Left black Portland city councilwoman that this guy beat had a car firebombed outside her place, the FBI, ATF, and many other Federal agencies would have sprung into action.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (YAtuc)
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It's "their" democracy, not ours.
We're as close to civil war as we we can be and not be there.
I fully expect them to gin up some event before the election to come after all of us similar to the J6's...who are clearly the Canarys in the coal mine.
Those Trump rallies bother them to no end.
We're as close to civil war as we we can be and not be there.
I fully expect them to gin up some event before the election to come after all of us similar to the J6's...who are clearly the Canarys in the coal mine.
Those Trump rallies bother them to no end.
Posted by: torabora at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (FSdPf)
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For fun, go to reason.com to see how sad they are that The Groomiest Place on Earth lost (and also see flounced former commentator Chem**** whining in the comments)
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (xttsV)
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Explicit political terrorism.
The most conservative member of the Portland city council who is running for mayor (and will likely win) had his parents car firebombed outside his house a couple of weeks ago.
The FBI said that the case wasn't important enough for them to get involved.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 05:53 PM (YAtuc)
Sounds like a state matter to me, or local police.
The most conservative member of the Portland city council who is running for mayor (and will likely win) had his parents car firebombed outside his house a couple of weeks ago.
The FBI said that the case wasn't important enough for them to get involved.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 05:53 PM (YAtuc)
Sounds like a state matter to me, or local police.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (eoQWY)
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>>> Don't expect the FBI to do anything about it, though.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 05:47 PM (YAtuc)
Any additional things about it, like other than probably helping to plan and provide material support.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 05:47 PM (YAtuc)
Any additional things about it, like other than probably helping to plan and provide material support.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 01, 2024 06:02 PM (xaPU7)
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As far as I can tell, Independent Special Districts in Florida are created or allowed to be created so groups of people can have services the government can't really provide. Like a private University that needs emergency services but isn't near a town developed enough that can spare a bunch of cops and firefighters.
It's really just a side benefit that Disney enjoyed that they were basically beyond oversight on many government functions.
It's really just a side benefit that Disney enjoyed that they were basically beyond oversight on many government functions.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:02 PM (Odg76)
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What was Disney thinking?
Say I get a card that gives me free entry to Disneyland for life. A huge benefit. Then I decide, hey, I have a right to tell Disney what to do, given I'm such an important customer. So, I protest their policies on...bathrooms. Thye get pissed and revoke my lifetime free pass! So, I sue them...for...damages...and uh.
Thes people are idiots, but what else is new - they got rid of John Lassiter, who made them billions, dressed up men as Disney princesses, and jammed social messaging into kids' movies. Screwing up their free and unprecedented tax breaks in Florida is one of the least stupid things they have done in the last few years.
Say I get a card that gives me free entry to Disneyland for life. A huge benefit. Then I decide, hey, I have a right to tell Disney what to do, given I'm such an important customer. So, I protest their policies on...bathrooms. Thye get pissed and revoke my lifetime free pass! So, I sue them...for...damages...and uh.
Thes people are idiots, but what else is new - they got rid of John Lassiter, who made them billions, dressed up men as Disney princesses, and jammed social messaging into kids' movies. Screwing up their free and unprecedented tax breaks in Florida is one of the least stupid things they have done in the last few years.
Posted by: Garbled memo at February 01, 2024 06:02 PM (mvURQ)
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19 Actually, the finance angle isn't the worst for DEIsney. They operated as a local government doing local government things like having a building code.
They used to be able to approve their own fences, buildings and roller coasters, but them days are gone.
Posted by: CtHillary, dead but dreaming at February 01, 2024 05:45 PM (zSyrn)
Yes, they could even hire the code enforcement, even if they didn't work for Disney they work for Disney, The monorail was inspected by Disney now it's under the department of transportation of Florida
My favorite is that during the audit they found out that the power plant isn't a power plant but a giant air conditioner that runs one of the parks and the other one was just a back up generator
They put bonds out saying that they were building a power plant so they could be in trouble there
They used to be able to approve their own fences, buildings and roller coasters, but them days are gone.
Posted by: CtHillary, dead but dreaming at February 01, 2024 05:45 PM (zSyrn)
Yes, they could even hire the code enforcement, even if they didn't work for Disney they work for Disney, The monorail was inspected by Disney now it's under the department of transportation of Florida
My favorite is that during the audit they found out that the power plant isn't a power plant but a giant air conditioner that runs one of the parks and the other one was just a back up generator
They put bonds out saying that they were building a power plant so they could be in trouble there
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:02 PM (dKiJG)
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For fun, go to reason.com to see how sad they are that The Groomiest Place on Earth lost (and also see flounced former commentator Chem**** whining in the comments)
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (xttsV)
Jeez flouncing out of here is one thing, but why you need to suddenly be backing Disney escapes me.
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (xttsV)
Jeez flouncing out of here is one thing, but why you need to suddenly be backing Disney escapes me.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (eoQWY)
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People were running around like chickens with their hair on fire over Covid, but deaths from fentanyl brought in by drug cartels are of no concern. Some people might wake up though, when it's their kids.
Posted by: fd at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (vFG9F)
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DIE Mouse DIE
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (YofvK)
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Wait until the Chevron deference is gone. That's when the real party begins.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (bBdPQ)
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I like the part where Disney is acting like free speech warriors, that they are the real victims here being punished for speech
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice - Personality Commentator at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (C2U4G)
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Read the whole post. Great summary Ace.
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (YofvK)
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Sounds like a state matter to me, or local police.
The fire department arson investigators are investigating, of course, but normally transparent attempts to intimidate elected officials falls within the FBI's purview.
The fire department arson investigators are investigating, of course, but normally transparent attempts to intimidate elected officials falls within the FBI's purview.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (YAtuc)
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Like a lot of institutions infested with leftists bent on promoting DEI, Disney will need to cleanse itself if the company (management) has any intentions of returning to profitability.
They apparently don't.
Mousetraps are cheap.
They apparently don't.
Mousetraps are cheap.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (Q4IgG)
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I'm pretty sure Disney's lawyers knew perfectly well that this lawsuit was bullshit. But when a corporation wants to give you bags of money to tilt at windmills, you tilt, no questions asked.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (CwhoI)
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Yeah, ignore the significant, obvious and truthfully unavoidable, inescapable, foundational legal argument that led to this decision and focus on who the judge was. Because that's what did it. Good grief.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (bBdPQ)
The focus on the judge is due to the fact that those legal arguments you mention don't mean diddly squat in MANY courtrooms these days.
Look at the E. Jean Coli verdict. Look at the Alex Jones case. Look at Miss Fanny and all the rest. The J6 convictions. It goes on and on.
We don't have rule of law anymore. We have rule by lawyers, and that's what it takes now, one of your own to get a fair hearing.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (bBdPQ)
The focus on the judge is due to the fact that those legal arguments you mention don't mean diddly squat in MANY courtrooms these days.
Look at the E. Jean Coli verdict. Look at the Alex Jones case. Look at Miss Fanny and all the rest. The J6 convictions. It goes on and on.
We don't have rule of law anymore. We have rule by lawyers, and that's what it takes now, one of your own to get a fair hearing.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 06:05 PM (dGCAG)
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'Whatever reasoning is used' will be window dressing for whatever the future leftist judge has already decided before viewing any evidence. Precedent is irrelevant to them.
'Whatever reasoning is used' will be window dressing for whatever the future leftist judge has already decided before viewing any evidence. Precedent is irrelevant to them.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:05 PM (roH4R)
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Black letter law? BLACK?
I’m literally shaking right now at this obvious racism,
I’m literally shaking right now at this obvious racism,
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:05 PM (YofvK)
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Thes people are idiots, but what else is new - they got rid of John Lassiter, who made them billions, dressed up men as Disney princesses, and jammed social messaging into kids' movies. Screwing up their free and unprecedented tax breaks in Florida is one of the least stupid things they have done in the last few years.
Posted by: Garbled memo at February 01, 2024 06:02 PM (mvURQ)
When Universal opens epic world, I predict that universal will take a large chunk of Disney's market share of Orlando, and become the new number one attraction in Orlando, Harry Potter, Nintendo world how to train your Dragon minions Disney has nothing
Posted by: Garbled memo at February 01, 2024 06:02 PM (mvURQ)
When Universal opens epic world, I predict that universal will take a large chunk of Disney's market share of Orlando, and become the new number one attraction in Orlando, Harry Potter, Nintendo world how to train your Dragon minions Disney has nothing
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:06 PM (dKiJG)
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Disney intentionally kicks someone in the nuts, then wonders why they will no longer loan him their car.
Posted by: Garbled memo at February 01, 2024 06:06 PM (mvURQ)
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The fire department arson investigators are investigating, of course, but normally transparent attempts to intimidate elected officials falls within the FBI's purview.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (YAtuc)
It was a mostly peaceful fire bombing.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (YAtuc)
It was a mostly peaceful fire bombing.
Posted by: Beartooth at February 01, 2024 06:07 PM (5FnZt)
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I'll bet Disney was using the filing of the suit to avoid listing the loss in their SEC filings.
Like, "we haven't lost millions and stand to lose billions because of this lawsuit."
And l might bet that's an accounting violation--I really hope it is.
Like, "we haven't lost millions and stand to lose billions because of this lawsuit."
And l might bet that's an accounting violation--I really hope it is.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice - Personality Commentator at February 01, 2024 06:07 PM (C2U4G)
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I have always wondered - for decades - why certain folks had an almost sexual attraction to the idea that Disney ... a private company ... could and did operate their own police, own fire, and as a result enforce their own policy upon citizens.
Its a decades old love affair - both from folks on the Left and Right. I never understood it, until Covid.
Its a decades old love affair - both from folks on the Left and Right. I never understood it, until Covid.
Posted by: It Is What It Is at February 01, 2024 06:07 PM (Y0bPE)
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I was told by competent parties that judges do not like to be reversed by a higher court, as a rule.
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 06:07 PM (V13WU)
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I'm pretty sure Disney's lawyers knew perfectly well that this lawsuit was bullshit. But when a corporation wants to give you bags of money to tilt at windmills, you tilt, no questions asked.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (CwhoI)
Absolutely. Those $1200 an hour lawyers aren’t dumb. They know the law. But they’re also smart enough to play the long con with their clients.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (CwhoI)
Absolutely. Those $1200 an hour lawyers aren’t dumb. They know the law. But they’re also smart enough to play the long con with their clients.
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:07 PM (YofvK)
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(and also see flounced former commentator Chem**** whining in the comments)
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (xttsV)
Jeez flouncing out of here is one thing, but why you need to suddenly be backing Disney escapes me.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (eoQWY)
He was always a douchebag troll, but people took him seriously for some reason.
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:01 PM (xttsV)
Jeez flouncing out of here is one thing, but why you need to suddenly be backing Disney escapes me.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (eoQWY)
He was always a douchebag troll, but people took him seriously for some reason.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 06:07 PM (dGCAG)
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> As far as I can tell, Independent Special Districts in Florida are created or allowed to be created so groups of people can have services the government can't really provide.
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True
But as development encroached on the lands Disney held that became moot.
But was never actually revisited.
My grandparents owned a house in that contested area. It became... ugly.
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True
But as development encroached on the lands Disney held that became moot.
But was never actually revisited.
My grandparents owned a house in that contested area. It became... ugly.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 01, 2024 06:07 PM (Q4IgG)
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It would be lovely if criminal Christopher Wray's expensive hairstyle was fire bombed
Posted by: Northernlurker at February 01, 2024 06:08 PM (8Fdcq)
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Alors, il commence.
Posted by: Ce gars qui pense toujours que ça commence. at February 01, 2024 06:08 PM (0gvpA)
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Like a lot of institutions infested with leftists bent on promoting DEI, Disney will need to cleanse itself if the company (management) has any intentions of returning to profitability.
They apparently don't.
Mousetraps are cheap.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (Q4IgG)
Of course not. I used to have this argument with a friend all the time, that someday these companies would learn. But the 'brains' of the company literally do not care at all about making money. Or pleasing the customers. They have their ideals that they work toward, and money isn't even in their universe until they get fired. It literally is like magic that they get money from the company.
They apparently don't.
Mousetraps are cheap.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 01, 2024 06:04 PM (Q4IgG)
Of course not. I used to have this argument with a friend all the time, that someday these companies would learn. But the 'brains' of the company literally do not care at all about making money. Or pleasing the customers. They have their ideals that they work toward, and money isn't even in their universe until they get fired. It literally is like magic that they get money from the company.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:09 PM (eoQWY)
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The special district should have ended with Walt's death.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
I suppose that the whole idea of a "special district" has some fundamental purpose, but in the whole, and especially with respect to DisneyWorld in Florida, it just like a lot of cronyism. People in the government were paid off to create this special district which benefitted Disney to no end....the ability to float tax-free muni bonds to finance "improvements" at Disney World alone saved them a lot of money.
And then the so-called leadership of Disney decided to antagonize the Florida government (ie, Ron DeSantis)...and ....they fucked around and found out.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
I suppose that the whole idea of a "special district" has some fundamental purpose, but in the whole, and especially with respect to DisneyWorld in Florida, it just like a lot of cronyism. People in the government were paid off to create this special district which benefitted Disney to no end....the ability to float tax-free muni bonds to finance "improvements" at Disney World alone saved them a lot of money.
And then the so-called leadership of Disney decided to antagonize the Florida government (ie, Ron DeSantis)...and ....they fucked around and found out.
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at February 01, 2024 06:09 PM (vcOmj)
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People were running around like chickens with their hair on fire over Covid, but deaths from fentanyl brought in by drug cartels are of no concern. Some people might wake up though, when it's their kids.
Posted by: fd at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM
The Cartels secretly added fentanyl and cocaine to the victim's beer and bourbon?
Posted by: fd at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM
The Cartels secretly added fentanyl and cocaine to the victim's beer and bourbon?
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:09 PM (xttsV)
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My inlaws are still bringing their kids there for vacations... during the school year. Gotta get their money's worth out of the pass, I guess.
Posted by: pookysgirl prioritizes academics at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (dtlDP)
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So Disney originally planned on making Disney City? That would have been kinda creepy. I guess saner heads prevailed.
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (YofvK)
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'Because that's what did it.'
Let me put it this way. Any judge that is moved by a legal argument will only be a conservative. Watch any 'legal' proceeding against Trump to see what non-conservative judges do.
'Because that's what did it.'
Let me put it this way. Any judge that is moved by a legal argument will only be a conservative. Watch any 'legal' proceeding against Trump to see what non-conservative judges do.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (roH4R)
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Jeez flouncing out of here is one thing, but why you need to suddenly be backing Disney escapes me.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01,
I never flounce. I just drift away and get lost in my rock and roll.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01,
I never flounce. I just drift away and get lost in my rock and roll.
Posted by: Northernlurker at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (8Fdcq)
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At least they have not had exploding cars in Portland...yet
Posted by: A dude in MI at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (/6GbT)
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Andrew is actually in Thailand now.
His primary YouTube site is Go East. He is one of the Passport Bros, who try to convince men to try the expatriate life.
He used to do this Florida Special District stuff for years, and represented a lot of the Orlando Special Districts, but never represented Disney.
The sad part for Disney is a lot of people strongly suspected there was shady shit going on between Reedy Creek and Disney, but no one wanted to anger the Mouse.
Then the Mouse went after Ron DeSantis, and he fought back.
Expect criminal charges against Disney and RCID in the next year or so, for corruption in RCID.
His primary YouTube site is Go East. He is one of the Passport Bros, who try to convince men to try the expatriate life.
He used to do this Florida Special District stuff for years, and represented a lot of the Orlando Special Districts, but never represented Disney.
The sad part for Disney is a lot of people strongly suspected there was shady shit going on between Reedy Creek and Disney, but no one wanted to anger the Mouse.
Then the Mouse went after Ron DeSantis, and he fought back.
Expect criminal charges against Disney and RCID in the next year or so, for corruption in RCID.
Posted by: rd at February 01, 2024 06:11 PM (jLLcX)
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I suppose that the whole idea of a "special district" has some fundamental purpose, but in the whole, and especially with respect to DisneyWorld in Florida, it just like a lot of cronyism. People in the government were paid off to create this special district which benefitted Disney to no end....the ability to float tax-free muni bonds to finance "improvements" at Disney World alone saved them a lot of money.
And then the so-called leadership of Disney decided to antagonize the Florida government (ie, Ron DeSantis)...and ....they fucked around and found out.
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at February 01, 2024 06:09 PM (vcOmj)
I suppose the idea is that Walt would build and finance his world of tomorrow without interference and the state would get lots of taxpayers in exchange without some third party getting in between. Suddenly flipping from wanting to attract citizens to just making attractions changes things considerably.
And then the so-called leadership of Disney decided to antagonize the Florida government (ie, Ron DeSantis)...and ....they fucked around and found out.
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at February 01, 2024 06:09 PM (vcOmj)
I suppose the idea is that Walt would build and finance his world of tomorrow without interference and the state would get lots of taxpayers in exchange without some third party getting in between. Suddenly flipping from wanting to attract citizens to just making attractions changes things considerably.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:12 PM (eoQWY)
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I'm SURE Disney's lawyers will say whatever it takes to placate Iger's ego, which will also result in said lawyers making tons of cash from a losing effort.
Posted by: Joe Mama at February 01, 2024 06:12 PM (lZVy/)
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Wait until the Chevron deference is gone. That's when the real party begins.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (bBdPQ)
When it boils down to a SCOTUS decision, I wouldn't be sucking anyone's dick.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 01, 2024 06:03 PM (bBdPQ)
When it boils down to a SCOTUS decision, I wouldn't be sucking anyone's dick.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 01, 2024 06:12 PM (BdMk6)
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So Disney originally planned on making Disney City? That would have been kinda creepy. I guess saner heads prevailed.
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM
They sold the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow as an actual Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow, not a theme park. Then they changed their minds after Walt died.
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM
They sold the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow as an actual Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow, not a theme park. Then they changed their minds after Walt died.
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:13 PM (xttsV)
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My inlaws are still bringing their kids there for vacations... during the school year. Gotta get their money's worth out of the pass, I guess.
Posted by: pookysgirl prioritizes academics at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (dtlDP)
Daughter and family are at Disney world right now. They left last Friday and won't be back until the middle of next week. Their house is practically a shrine to Disney with all the different Disney themed objects.
Posted by: pookysgirl prioritizes academics at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (dtlDP)
Daughter and family are at Disney world right now. They left last Friday and won't be back until the middle of next week. Their house is practically a shrine to Disney with all the different Disney themed objects.
Posted by: Beartooth at February 01, 2024 06:13 PM (5FnZt)
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When it boils down to a SCOTUS decision, I wouldn't be sucking anyone's dick.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 01, 2024 06:12 PM (BdMk6)
Tee hee.
- Amy Coney Day O’Connor
When it boils down to a SCOTUS decision, I wouldn't be sucking anyone's dick.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 01, 2024 06:12 PM (BdMk6)
Tee hee.
- Amy Coney Day O’Connor
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (YofvK)
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I have always wondered - for decades - why certain folks had an almost sexual attraction to the idea that Disney ... a private company ... could and did operate their own police, own fire, and as a result enforce their own policy upon citizens.
Its a decades old love affair - both from folks on the Left and Right. I never understood it, until Covid.
Posted by: It Is What It Is
My late ex-father in law (deceased father of my ex-wife...duh), was a fireman at Disney World. He had an accident, fell, hurt his back on the job (well, actually broke his back), and got disability for the rest of his life (died of cancer in 1994, poor guy). So yeah, Disney World DOES have their own fire dept, police dept, etc.....for now. With the Reedy Creek special district dissolved...what happens next?
Its a decades old love affair - both from folks on the Left and Right. I never understood it, until Covid.
Posted by: It Is What It Is
My late ex-father in law (deceased father of my ex-wife...duh), was a fireman at Disney World. He had an accident, fell, hurt his back on the job (well, actually broke his back), and got disability for the rest of his life (died of cancer in 1994, poor guy). So yeah, Disney World DOES have their own fire dept, police dept, etc.....for now. With the Reedy Creek special district dissolved...what happens next?
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (vcOmj)
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16 >>Does anyone know whether this judge was a conservative or a Uniparty appointee?
He was appointed by Trump in 2019.
That doesn't answer the question. It gives us a hint but no solid answer.
He was appointed by Trump in 2019.
That doesn't answer the question. It gives us a hint but no solid answer.
Posted by: Hedley Lamarr at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (nkTJM)
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They sold the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow as an actual Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow, not a theme park. Then they changed their minds after Walt died.
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:13 PM (xttsV)
I had no idea. You learn new shit every day.
Posted by: Chuck C at February 01, 2024 06:13 PM (xttsV)
I had no idea. You learn new shit every day.
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:15 PM (YofvK)
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Let me put it this way. Any judge that is moved by a legal argument will only be a conservative. Watch any 'legal' proceeding against Trump to see what non-conservative judges do.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (roH4R)
I seem to recall a Supreme Court Opinion citing all sorts of laws from around the world except from the US as if that matters. But yeah, most liberal decisions are blather rather than laws.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (roH4R)
I seem to recall a Supreme Court Opinion citing all sorts of laws from around the world except from the US as if that matters. But yeah, most liberal decisions are blather rather than laws.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:15 PM (eoQWY)
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"No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session."
Suck it, Iger.
Suck it, Iger.
Posted by: Gref at February 01, 2024 06:16 PM (5fDan)
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He was appointed by Trump in 2019.
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That doesn't answer the question. It gives us a hint but no solid answer.
Posted by: Hedley Lamarr at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (nkTJM)
The ruling is the answer.
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That doesn't answer the question. It gives us a hint but no solid answer.
Posted by: Hedley Lamarr at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (nkTJM)
The ruling is the answer.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 06:16 PM (dGCAG)
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With the Reedy Creek special district dissolved...what happens next?
Posted by: A face in the crowd....
Barter Town.
Posted by: A face in the crowd....
Barter Town.
Posted by: Mad Maximus at February 01, 2024 06:16 PM (lZVy/)
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So Disney originally planned on making Disney City? That would have been kinda creepy. I guess saner heads prevailed.
They still kinda' dipped their toes in the water. Celebration, FLA.
They still kinda' dipped their toes in the water. Celebration, FLA.
Posted by: It Is What It Is at February 01, 2024 06:16 PM (Y0bPE)
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With the Reedy Creek special district dissolved...what happens next?
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (vcOmj)
The new governing body will have to make its own arrangements. Perhaps it could lease Disney's for a while in lieu of taxing them to provide their own.
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (vcOmj)
The new governing body will have to make its own arrangements. Perhaps it could lease Disney's for a while in lieu of taxing them to provide their own.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:17 PM (eoQWY)
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That doesn't answer the question. It gives us a hint but no solid answer.
Posted by: Hedley Lamarr at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (nkTJM)
He didn’t rule in favor of a groomer. That should answer the question.
Posted by: Hedley Lamarr at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (nkTJM)
He didn’t rule in favor of a groomer. That should answer the question.
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:17 PM (YofvK)
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I have always wondered - for decades - why certain folks had an almost sexual attraction to the idea that Disney ... a private company ... could and did operate their own police, own fire, and as a result enforce their own policy upon citizens.
Its a decades old love affair - both from folks on the Left and Right. I never understood it, until Covid.
Posted by: It Is What It Is
Follow. The. Money.
Its a decades old love affair - both from folks on the Left and Right. I never understood it, until Covid.
Posted by: It Is What It Is
Follow. The. Money.
Posted by: Gref at February 01, 2024 06:17 PM (5fDan)
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'I wouldn't be sucking anyone's dick.'
This conclusion follows from every premise as far as I am concerned.
'I wouldn't be sucking anyone's dick.'
This conclusion follows from every premise as far as I am concerned.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:17 PM (roH4R)
Posted by: Ciampino - I hope none is our money at February 01, 2024 06:18 PM (qfLjt)
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Mr. DeSantis shows how to deal with lawfare from the fag factory.
Posted by: Disney is up the Reedy Creek at February 01, 2024 06:18 PM (Eqssc)
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45 The 3 dead football fans found frozen in the backyard had cocaine and, you guessed it, fentanyl in their systems.
Posted by: fd at February 01, 2024 06:00 PM
Obviously, Chauvin must have been granted a brief work release, driven to KC, and simultaneously kneeled on the necks of all three people.
I am pretty sure my statement is true BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT!
Posted by: fd at February 01, 2024 06:00 PM
Obviously, Chauvin must have been granted a brief work release, driven to KC, and simultaneously kneeled on the necks of all three people.
I am pretty sure my statement is true BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 01, 2024 06:18 PM (HlyYF)
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My late ex-father in law (deceased father of my ex-wife...duh),
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I wonder if the rule should bind the ex differently in that case === father in ex-law maybe?
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I wonder if the rule should bind the ex differently in that case === father in ex-law maybe?
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:19 PM (eoQWY)
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They still kinda' dipped their toes in the water. Celebration, FLA.
Posted by: It Is What It Is at February 01, 2024 06:16 PM (Y0bPE)
I think that's where the physical therapist or chiropractor or whatever who killed his family lived.
Tried killing them with cough medicine, but when that didn't work, stabbed them with screwdrivers or something. Kept living in the house, told everyone the family was sick (they were sick, alright), and would go out to get McDs and stuff, but otherwise just hung around until the cops finally showed up.
Posted by: It Is What It Is at February 01, 2024 06:16 PM (Y0bPE)
I think that's where the physical therapist or chiropractor or whatever who killed his family lived.
Tried killing them with cough medicine, but when that didn't work, stabbed them with screwdrivers or something. Kept living in the house, told everyone the family was sick (they were sick, alright), and would go out to get McDs and stuff, but otherwise just hung around until the cops finally showed up.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 06:19 PM (dGCAG)
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My inlaws are still bringing their kids there for vacations... during the school year. Gotta get their money's worth out of the pass, I guess.
Posted by: pookysgirl prioritizes academics at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (dtlDP)
If you have to or know people that want to go to Disney rent DVC points, it's Disney's Timeshare and if you rent points you are giving your money to a person not to Disney and you will save 40% and you get the same benefits as if you are staying at the Hotels
DVC-Rental that's how i use to rent out my points
Posted by: pookysgirl prioritizes academics at February 01, 2024 06:10 PM (dtlDP)
If you have to or know people that want to go to Disney rent DVC points, it's Disney's Timeshare and if you rent points you are giving your money to a person not to Disney and you will save 40% and you get the same benefits as if you are staying at the Hotels
DVC-Rental that's how i use to rent out my points
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:19 PM (iGofv)
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105 EU has money for Ukraine?
http://tinyurl.com/b3bm8rsb
Posted by: Ciampino
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Good for them. They can float the show.
http://tinyurl.com/b3bm8rsb
Posted by: Ciampino
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Good for them. They can float the show.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:20 PM (ezSUn)
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106
'Mr. DeSantis shows how to deal with lawfare from the fag factory.'
Yes, he did. It's a shame one has to be a governor of a major state to push back.
'Mr. DeSantis shows how to deal with lawfare from the fag factory.'
Yes, he did. It's a shame one has to be a governor of a major state to push back.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:21 PM (roH4R)
113
EU has money for Ukraine?
http://tinyurl.com/b3bm8rsb
Posted by: Ciampino - I hope none is our money at February 01, 2024 06:18 PM (qfLjt)
I think its over 4 years. Assuming they actually get around to sending any.
http://tinyurl.com/b3bm8rsb
Posted by: Ciampino - I hope none is our money at February 01, 2024 06:18 PM (qfLjt)
I think its over 4 years. Assuming they actually get around to sending any.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:21 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: Ciampino - I hope Donald eventually prevails against his enemies at February 01, 2024 06:21 PM (qfLjt)
115
53 What was Disney thinking?
Posted by: Garbled memo at February 01, 2024 06:02 PM
Old rule: never pick a fight with someone that buys ink by the barrel.
New rule: never pick a legal fight with the entity that actually writes the frickin' laws!
Posted by: Garbled memo at February 01, 2024 06:02 PM
Old rule: never pick a fight with someone that buys ink by the barrel.
New rule: never pick a legal fight with the entity that actually writes the frickin' laws!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 01, 2024 06:22 PM (HlyYF)
116
In 2011 we took our 12, 10, and 7 year old to Disneyland. I loved it and we went back again the next year. That said, I wouldn't do it again.
Posted by: Turn 2 at February 01, 2024 06:22 PM (JfxgE)
117
EU has money for Ukraine?
http://tinyurl.com/b3bm8rsb
Posted by: Ciampino
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Good for them. They can float the show.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:20 PM (ezSUn)
It's about time.
http://tinyurl.com/b3bm8rsb
Posted by: Ciampino
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Good for them. They can float the show.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:20 PM (ezSUn)
It's about time.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 01, 2024 06:22 PM (BdMk6)
118
OT: got an add that started, "Do you suffer from knee pain?"...First though was Kumala Harris for some reason.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:22 PM (ynpvh)
119
> So Disney originally planned on making Disney City? That would have been kinda creepy. I guess saner heads prevailed.
There's a gated community designed by Imagineers that's four miles from Disney FL. It's called Golden Oak. Houses there go for multi-millions. It might be on Disney property, but I'm not sure.
There's a gated community designed by Imagineers that's four miles from Disney FL. It's called Golden Oak. Houses there go for multi-millions. It might be on Disney property, but I'm not sure.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (Odg76)
120
109
'I think that's where the physical therapist or chiropractor or whatever who killed his family lived.'
That's not my idea of a therapist.
'I think that's where the physical therapist or chiropractor or whatever who killed his family lived.'
That's not my idea of a therapist.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (roH4R)
121
I've long been of the opinion one should let sleeping dogs lie.
Iger's mouth and ego got the better of him.
Iger's mouth and ego got the better of him.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at February 01, 2024 06:24 PM (tT6L1)
122
Its a decades old love affair - both from folks on the Left and Right. I never understood it, until Covid.
Posted by: It Is What It Is
Follow. The. Money.
Posted by: Gref at February 01, 2024 06:17 PM (5fDan)
Explains nothing. My parents, white trash and Union poor, would constantly point to Disney as ... something. All their otherwise hate of corporate America faded when talking about Disney.
They looked at Disney they way some here looked at the military and police. If Disney ran their own police - that police must then behave well, because they were Disney.
It was bizarre. I have one sister that picked up the same cultish behavior.
Posted by: It Is What It Is
Follow. The. Money.
Posted by: Gref at February 01, 2024 06:17 PM (5fDan)
Explains nothing. My parents, white trash and Union poor, would constantly point to Disney as ... something. All their otherwise hate of corporate America faded when talking about Disney.
They looked at Disney they way some here looked at the military and police. If Disney ran their own police - that police must then behave well, because they were Disney.
It was bizarre. I have one sister that picked up the same cultish behavior.
Posted by: It Is What It Is at February 01, 2024 06:24 PM (Y0bPE)
123
119 > So Disney originally planned on making Disney City? That would have been kinda creepy. I guess saner heads prevailed.
There's a gated community designed by Imagineers that's four miles from Disney FL. It's called Golden Oak. Houses there go for multi-millions. It might be on Disney property, but I'm not sure.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (Odg76)
Is that anything like that AI-generated amusement park from the other day?
There's a gated community designed by Imagineers that's four miles from Disney FL. It's called Golden Oak. Houses there go for multi-millions. It might be on Disney property, but I'm not sure.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (Odg76)
Is that anything like that AI-generated amusement park from the other day?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:24 PM (ynpvh)
124
My late ex-father in law (deceased father of my ex-wife...duh), was a fireman at Disney World. He had an accident, fell, hurt his back on the job (well, actually broke his back), and got disability for the rest of his life (died of cancer in 1994, poor guy). So yeah, Disney World DOES have their own fire dept, police dept, etc.....for now. With the Reedy Creek special district dissolved...what happens next?
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (vcOmj)
Nothing, The name changes and the Union endorsed Desantis, They just gave the Fire Fighters a raise and are buying new equipment, They had to respond emergencies in their own cars, it was bad.
My late ex-father in law (deceased father of my ex-wife...duh), was a fireman at Disney World. He had an accident, fell, hurt his back on the job (well, actually broke his back), and got disability for the rest of his life (died of cancer in 1994, poor guy). So yeah, Disney World DOES have their own fire dept, police dept, etc.....for now. With the Reedy Creek special district dissolved...what happens next?
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at February 01, 2024 06:14 PM (vcOmj)
Nothing, The name changes and the Union endorsed Desantis, They just gave the Fire Fighters a raise and are buying new equipment, They had to respond emergencies in their own cars, it was bad.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:24 PM (iGofv)
125
> They still kinda' dipped their toes in the water. Celebration, FLA.
There was a truly awful multi murder case there a few years ago. A guy murdered his wife and kids.
There was a truly awful multi murder case there a few years ago. A guy murdered his wife and kids.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (Odg76)
126
120 109
'I think that's where the physical therapist or chiropractor or whatever who killed his family lived.'
That's not my idea of a therapist.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (roH4R)
Therapist can be written "The Rapist"...Just saying. Then there's "Psycho the Rapist"; watch out for him.
'I think that's where the physical therapist or chiropractor or whatever who killed his family lived.'
That's not my idea of a therapist.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (roH4R)
Therapist can be written "The Rapist"...Just saying. Then there's "Psycho the Rapist"; watch out for him.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (ynpvh)
127
I believe the city in Logan's run must have been based on original plans for Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT). Including "carousel."
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (snyZJ)
128
I've long been of the opinion one should let sleeping dogs lie.
Iger's mouth and ego got the better of him.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at February 01, 2024 06:24 PM (tT6L1)
But Iger got religion, woke religion and making money and avoiding costly battles with the government cannot stand against it.
Iger's mouth and ego got the better of him.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at February 01, 2024 06:24 PM (tT6L1)
But Iger got religion, woke religion and making money and avoiding costly battles with the government cannot stand against it.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (eoQWY)
129
Did Disney come up with term 'Re-imagining'? Whoever came up with it ought to be pilloried
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (XeU6L)
130
Bob Chipeska > Bob Chapek
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (R/m4+)
131
>>>>>> "Orban — Russia’s closest ally in the EU —..."
That's a nasty way to frame a guy.
From that point on, one knows the perspective of the writer.
That's a nasty way to frame a guy.
From that point on, one knows the perspective of the writer.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (ezSUn)
132
118 OT: got an add that started, "Do you suffer from knee pain?"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:22 PM (ynpvh)
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"Apply directly to the forehead."
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:22 PM (ynpvh)
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"Apply directly to the forehead."
Posted by: Ciampino - A knee to the head will do wonders at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (qfLjt)
133
There's a gated community designed by Imagineers that's four miles from Disney FL. It's called Golden Oak. Houses there go for multi-millions. It might be on Disney property, but I'm not sure.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (Odg76)
no, they pushed them out to the surrounding communities because they didn't want ANY chance that Disney would lose control of the Reedy Creek Council,
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (Odg76)
no, they pushed them out to the surrounding communities because they didn't want ANY chance that Disney would lose control of the Reedy Creek Council,
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (iGofv)
134
> Is that anything like that AI-generated amusement park from the other day?
No. Human designers really went all out. If you look at pictures and video online, it looks like a very nice place to live.
No. Human designers really went all out. If you look at pictures and video online, it looks like a very nice place to live.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (Odg76)
135
126
'"Psycho the Rapist"'
I saw some that had the gall to rent office space and advertise their 'service'.
Nice try.
'"Psycho the Rapist"'
I saw some that had the gall to rent office space and advertise their 'service'.
Nice try.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (roH4R)
136
That's not my idea of a therapist.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (roH4R)
Yeah, it was a whole thing. He had been filing fraudulent claims for years, and the government was about to lower the boom on him, billing Medicare and Medicaid for services he never performed.
But I think they let him kinda stew in his juices, because it was the Christmas holiday, instead of arresting him when they had all the goods.
So thanks for that one too, FBI. Dead kids, dead wife.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (roH4R)
Yeah, it was a whole thing. He had been filing fraudulent claims for years, and the government was about to lower the boom on him, billing Medicare and Medicaid for services he never performed.
But I think they let him kinda stew in his juices, because it was the Christmas holiday, instead of arresting him when they had all the goods.
So thanks for that one too, FBI. Dead kids, dead wife.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (dGCAG)
137
no, they pushed them out to the surrounding communities because they didn't want ANY chance that Disney would lose control of the Reedy Creek Council,
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (iGofv)
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Bold plan, Cotton. How'd it work out?
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (iGofv)
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Bold plan, Cotton. How'd it work out?
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at February 01, 2024 06:28 PM (tT6L1)
138
129 Did Disney come up with term 'Re-imagining'? Whoever came up with it ought to be pilloried
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (XeU6L)
and Re-Pilloried.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (XeU6L)
and Re-Pilloried.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:28 PM (ynpvh)
139
I believe the city in Logan's run must have been based on original plans for Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT). Including "carousel."
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (snyZJ)
With the same dress code? I have to think about this.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (snyZJ)
With the same dress code? I have to think about this.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 01, 2024 06:28 PM (BdMk6)
140
That's not my idea of a therapist.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (roH4R)
Therapist can be written "The Rapist"...Just saying. Then there's "Psycho the Rapist"; watch out for him.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM
I always read Therapist as The Rapist, ever since Darrell Hammond's Sean Connery character would torture Alex Trebek (Will Farrell) on SNL's version of Jeopardy. That was one of his hilarious bits.
That was also about the last time SNL was funny.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:23 PM (roH4R)
Therapist can be written "The Rapist"...Just saying. Then there's "Psycho the Rapist"; watch out for him.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM
I always read Therapist as The Rapist, ever since Darrell Hammond's Sean Connery character would torture Alex Trebek (Will Farrell) on SNL's version of Jeopardy. That was one of his hilarious bits.
That was also about the last time SNL was funny.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 01, 2024 06:29 PM (HlyYF)
141
Nikki Haley really is completely tone deaf. I still can't believe her answer to the question of, "Should kids be prepared to work until 70" was, "Nope. They should be prepared to work a lot longer than that because people live longer now!"
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:30 PM (Odg76)
142
Therapist can be written "The Rapist"...Just saying. Then there's "Psycho the Rapist"; watch out for him.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (ynpvh)
Arrested Development. Dr Funke, Therapist.
His business card ran out of room and cut the word between the e and the r.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (ynpvh)
Arrested Development. Dr Funke, Therapist.
His business card ran out of room and cut the word between the e and the r.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 06:30 PM (dGCAG)
143
@139
With the same dress code? I have to think about this.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 01, 2024 06:28 PM (BdMk6)
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There may have been plans to clone Jenny Agutter and Farah Fawcett.
With the same dress code? I have to think about this.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 01, 2024 06:28 PM (BdMk6)
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There may have been plans to clone Jenny Agutter and Farah Fawcett.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 06:30 PM (snyZJ)
144
>>>>>> "Orban — Russia’s closest ally in the EU —..."
That's a nasty way to frame a guy.
From that point on, one knows the perspective of the writer.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (ezSUn)
Among many things, Orban is angry that what crumbs of money the EU is supposed to pay Hungary out of the pot by their own rules have been held up by the EU dictators for thoughtcrime long before the War in Ukraine. Things like not wanting to take Muslim refugees from Germany.
That's a nasty way to frame a guy.
From that point on, one knows the perspective of the writer.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (ezSUn)
Among many things, Orban is angry that what crumbs of money the EU is supposed to pay Hungary out of the pot by their own rules have been held up by the EU dictators for thoughtcrime long before the War in Ukraine. Things like not wanting to take Muslim refugees from Germany.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:31 PM (eoQWY)
145
no, they pushed them out to the surrounding communities because they didn't want ANY chance that Disney would lose control of the Reedy Creek Council,
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (iGofv)
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How's that workin' out for 'em?
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at February 01, 2024 06:27 PM (iGofv)
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How's that workin' out for 'em?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 01, 2024 06:31 PM (BpYfr)
146
239 I believe the city in Logan's run must have been based on original plans for Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT). Including "carousel."
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (snyZJ)
With the same dress code? I have to think about this.
mmm.... jenny agutter....
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (snyZJ)
With the same dress code? I have to think about this.
mmm.... jenny agutter....
Posted by: anachronda at February 01, 2024 06:31 PM (oY6Yp)
147
140
'That's not my idea of a therapist.'
Yeah, I was trying to channel Norm McDonald there myself. Kind of ties together.
'That's not my idea of a therapist.'
Yeah, I was trying to channel Norm McDonald there myself. Kind of ties together.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:31 PM (roH4R)
148
141 Nikki Haley really is completely tone deaf. I still can't believe her answer to the question of, "Should kids be prepared to work until 70" was, "Nope. They should be prepared to work a lot longer than that because people live longer now!"
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:30 PM (Odg76)
The the "people live longer" statement, COVID VAX 8-ball says, "Nope."
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:30 PM (Odg76)
The the "people live longer" statement, COVID VAX 8-ball says, "Nope."
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (ynpvh)
149
Hey, I was planning on working to 70 and then some evil geniuses decided to lock down the whole damn world just to get rid of one President...
Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (MeG8a)
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (YofvK)
152
> I always read Therapist as The Rapist, ever since Darrell Hammond's Sean Connery character would torture Alex Trebek (Will Farrell) on SNL's version of Jeopardy. That was one of his hilarious bits.
There's a running joke on Arrested Development where a character is both a Therapist and Analyst. He decides to advertise this combination of skills by calling himself an AnalRapist.
There's a running joke on Arrested Development where a character is both a Therapist and Analyst. He decides to advertise this combination of skills by calling himself an AnalRapist.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (Odg76)
153
142 Therapist can be written "The Rapist"...Just saying. Then there's "Psycho the Rapist"; watch out for him.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (ynpvh)
Arrested Development. Dr Funke, Therapist.
His business card ran out of room and cut the word between the e and the r.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 06:30 PM (dGCAG)
So like the tattoo on Side-show Bob: "Die Bart, Die", in english, "The Bart, The"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:25 PM (ynpvh)
Arrested Development. Dr Funke, Therapist.
His business card ran out of room and cut the word between the e and the r.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 01, 2024 06:30 PM (dGCAG)
So like the tattoo on Side-show Bob: "Die Bart, Die", in english, "The Bart, The"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:33 PM (ynpvh)
154
The DisneyWorld hotel would be a great place to house refugees.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 01, 2024 06:33 PM (tkR6S)
155
There's a running joke on Arrested Development where a character is both a Therapist and Analyst. He decides to advertise this combination of skills by calling himself an AnalRapist.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (Odg76)
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Tobias Fuenke...
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (Odg76)
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Tobias Fuenke...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 01, 2024 06:33 PM (BpYfr)
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 06:33 PM (V13WU)
157
144
'Things like not wanting to take Muslim refugees from Germany.'
Hungary owes Orban a damn statue just for that.
'Things like not wanting to take Muslim refugees from Germany.'
Hungary owes Orban a damn statue just for that.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:34 PM (roH4R)
158
152 > I always read Therapist as The Rapist, ever since Darrell Hammond's Sean Connery character would torture Alex Trebek (Will Farrell) on SNL's version of Jeopardy. That was one of his hilarious bits.
There's a running joke on Arrested Development where a character is both a Therapist and Analyst. He decides to advertise this combination of skills by calling himself an AnalRapist.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (Odg76)
Mmmm. Where can I get his card?
There's a running joke on Arrested Development where a character is both a Therapist and Analyst. He decides to advertise this combination of skills by calling himself an AnalRapist.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:32 PM (Odg76)
Mmmm. Where can I get his card?
Posted by: Pety Bootyjuice at February 01, 2024 06:34 PM (ynpvh)
159
'Things like not wanting to take Muslim refugees from Germany.'
Hungary owes Orban a damn statue just for that.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:34 PM (roH4R)
Think he also banned Womens Studies from Universities in Hungary. And expelled Soros from the country.
Hungary owes Orban a damn statue just for that.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:34 PM (roH4R)
Think he also banned Womens Studies from Universities in Hungary. And expelled Soros from the country.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:35 PM (eoQWY)
160
Anal Bumcover for $300
Alex
Alex
Posted by: Montec at February 01, 2024 06:35 PM (YofvK)
161
> an English 9, an American 2 .....
Heh. I think she looked amazing in Logan's Run.
But something happened between then and American Werewolf. She went from an 8.5 to a 4.
Heh. I think she looked amazing in Logan's Run.
But something happened between then and American Werewolf. She went from an 8.5 to a 4.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 01, 2024 06:35 PM (Odg76)
162
138 129 Did Disney come up with term 'Re-imagining'? Whoever came up with it ought to be pilloried
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (XeU6L)
and Re-Pilloried.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:28 PM (ynpvh)
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But was it Red Pills or Blue Pills?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 01, 2024 06:26 PM (XeU6L)
and Re-Pilloried.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:28 PM (ynpvh)
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But was it Red Pills or Blue Pills?
Posted by: Ciampino - Green-Yellow pills are cool at February 01, 2024 06:36 PM (qfLjt)
163
156 jenny agutter
===
an English 9, an American 2 .....
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 06:33 PM (V13WU)
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runner "siezes" and "pounces".
===
an English 9, an American 2 .....
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 06:33 PM (V13WU)
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runner "siezes" and "pounces".
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI expert at February 01, 2024 06:36 PM (snyZJ)
164
159 'Things like not wanting to take Muslim refugees from Germany.'
Hungary owes Orban a damn statue just for that.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:34 PM (roH4R)
Think he also banned Womens Studies from Universities in Hungary. And expelled Soros from the country.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:35 PM (eoQWY)
I hear Thailand would love for Soros to visit.
Hungary owes Orban a damn statue just for that.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:34 PM (roH4R)
Think he also banned Womens Studies from Universities in Hungary. And expelled Soros from the country.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:35 PM (eoQWY)
I hear Thailand would love for Soros to visit.
Posted by: Pety Bootyjuice at February 01, 2024 06:36 PM (ynpvh)
165
Sock off...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:37 PM (ynpvh)
166
For a cheap thrill, see
https://reimaginetomorrow.disney.com/
Okay, perhaps 'thrill' is the wrong word.
https://reimaginetomorrow.disney.com/
Okay, perhaps 'thrill' is the wrong word.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 01, 2024 06:37 PM (XeU6L)
167
For the record, Logan's Run is one of my favorite movies.
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 06:38 PM (V13WU)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:38 PM (ynpvh)
169
For a cheap thrill, see
https://reimaginetomorrow.disney.com/
Okay, perhaps 'thrill' is the wrong word.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 01, 2024 06:37 PM (XeU6L)
Inclusion is for everyone....besides whites. Not sure I saw even a Hispanic pictured.
https://reimaginetomorrow.disney.com/
Okay, perhaps 'thrill' is the wrong word.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 01, 2024 06:37 PM (XeU6L)
Inclusion is for everyone....besides whites. Not sure I saw even a Hispanic pictured.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:40 PM (eoQWY)
170
For the record, Logan's Run is one of my favorite movies.
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 06:38 PM (V13WU)
This fits.
Posted by: runner at February 01, 2024 06:38 PM (V13WU)
This fits.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:41 PM (eoQWY)
171
161
'But something happened between then and American Werewolf.'
I don't remember her face that much from that.
'But something happened between then and American Werewolf.'
I don't remember her face that much from that.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 01, 2024 06:42 PM (roH4R)
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Yeah, Andrew (Legal Mindset) has been doing a great job covering this.
It fell right in to his wheelhouse of experience.
Good for him for capitalizing.
I first heard of him through Rekieta, when Nick was covering the Rittenhouse case.
Andrew, for whatever reason, lives in Asia.
Maybe he like Busty Asians.
It fell right in to his wheelhouse of experience.
Good for him for capitalizing.
I first heard of him through Rekieta, when Nick was covering the Rittenhouse case.
Andrew, for whatever reason, lives in Asia.
Maybe he like Busty Asians.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 01, 2024 06:43 PM (ufFY8)
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141 Nikki Haley really is completely tone deaf. I still can't believe her answer to the question of, "Should kids be prepared to work until 70" was, "Nope. They should be prepared to work a lot longer than that because people live longer now!"
Posted by: bonhomme
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See, that's the way they do it in India, you work until you drop.
Posted by: bonhomme
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See, that's the way they do it in India, you work until you drop.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:44 PM (ezSUn)
174
So like the tattoo on Side-show Bob: "Die Bart, Die", in english, "The Bart, The"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:33 PM (ynpvh)
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When it came out we were in South Africa. In Afrikaans 'die' is 'the' as above, so I read "Die Darkman, Die" in Afrikaans, thinking the movie was in Afrikaans.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 01, 2024 06:33 PM (ynpvh)
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When it came out we were in South Africa. In Afrikaans 'die' is 'the' as above, so I read "Die Darkman, Die" in Afrikaans, thinking the movie was in Afrikaans.
Posted by: Ciampino - Say quickly 'Yellow Lorry Red Lorry' over and over at February 01, 2024 06:44 PM (qfLjt)
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But was it Red Pills or Blue Pills?
Posted by: Ciampino
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I'll take the yellow one's.
Posted by: Ciampino
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I'll take the yellow one's.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:44 PM (ezSUn)
176
>>>>> the EU is supposed to pay Hungary out of the pot by their own rules have been held up by the EU dictators for thoughtcrime long before the War in Ukraine. Things like not wanting to take Muslim refugees from Germany.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:31 PM (eoQWY)
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They say he's got to get right on the LGBQWERTY rights thing.
Posted by: Oldcat at February 01, 2024 06:31 PM (eoQWY)
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They say he's got to get right on the LGBQWERTY rights thing.
Posted by: Braenyard at February 01, 2024 06:46 PM (ezSUn)
177
The lawsuit seems like a preemptive strike to delay Florida from prosecuting DEIsney's executives for the tax fraud selling corporate bonds as municipal bonds.
Posted by: Marooned at February 01, 2024 07:02 PM (kt8QE)
178
Five of your last six movies lost money? Fuck you, pay me. Losing attendance at your parks? Fuck you, pay me. Lost your Special District? Fuck you, pay me.
Posted by: Comcast at February 01, 2024 07:58 PM (aD39U)
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jenny agutter
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an English 9, an American 2 .....
the runner
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A lot of Jews,Greeks,Scottish,southern Italians and Irish in America,right?
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an English 9, an American 2 .....
the runner
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A lot of Jews,Greeks,Scottish,southern Italians and Irish in America,right?
Posted by: Jennifer Rubin is hawt at February 01, 2024 09:28 PM (yhf1y)
180
Who is currently inhabiting the Reedy Creek board? The last I checked it was Disney folks.
DeSantis did a good thing on paper, but...
DeSantis did a good thing on paper, but...
Posted by: Danimal28 at February 01, 2024 09:40 PM (ryUqI)
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If Disney stands to lose trillions in future, apparently the state of FL has been losing trillions in the past.
Igor owes me. He needs to come fix my potholes.
Igor owes me. He needs to come fix my potholes.
Posted by: PErsnickety at February 02, 2024 10:31 AM (6fdSm)
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