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Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High Ground
May 18, 2023, 4:27:46 PM5/18/23
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Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/disney-ron-desantis-florida.html
A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.
By Brooks Barnes
May 18, 2023, 2:15 p.m. ET
In March, Disney called Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida “anti-business” for his scorched-earth attempt to tighten oversight of the company’s theme park resort near Orlando. Last month, when Disney sued the governor and his allies for what it called “a targeted campaign of government retaliation,” the company made clear that $17 billion in planned investment in Walt Disney World was on the line.
“Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people, and pay more taxes, or not?” Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said on an earnings-related conference call with analysts last week.
On Thursday, Mr. Iger and Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s theme park and consumer products chairman, showed that they were not bluffing, pulling the plug on a nearly $1 billion office complex that was scheduled for construction in Orlando. It would have brought more than 2,000 jobs to the region, with $120,000 as the average salary, according to an estimate from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
The project, known as the Lake Nona Town Center, was supposed to involve the relocation of more than 1,000 employees from Southern California, including most of a department known as Imagineering, which works with Disney’s movie studios to develop theme park attractions. Most of the affected employees complained bitterly about having to move — some quit — but Disney largely held firm, partly because of a Florida tax credit that would have allowed the company to recoup as much as $570 million over 20 years for building and occupying the complex.
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When he announced the project in 2021, Mr. D’Amaro cited “Florida’s business-friendly climate” as justification.
Mr. D’Amaro’s tone in an email to employees on Thursday was notably different. He cited “changing business conditions” as a reason for canceling the Lake Nona project. “I remain optimistic about the direction of our Walt Disney World business,” Mr. D’Amaro said in the memo. He noted that $17 billion was still earmarked for construction at Disney World over the next decade — growth that would create an estimated 13,000 jobs. “I hope we’re able to,” he said.
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AAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Once Again, Our Man Ron OWNS DISNEY and shows them WHO RUNS THINGS ROUND THESE PARTS!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/disney-ron-desantis-florida.html
A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.
By Brooks Barnes
May 18, 2023, 2:15 p.m. ET
In March, Disney called Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida “anti-business” for his scorched-earth attempt to tighten oversight of the company’s theme park resort near Orlando. Last month, when Disney sued the governor and his allies for what it called “a targeted campaign of government retaliation,” the company made clear that $17 billion in planned investment in Walt Disney World was on the line.
“Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people, and pay more taxes, or not?” Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said on an earnings-related conference call with analysts last week.
On Thursday, Mr. Iger and Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s theme park and consumer products chairman, showed that they were not bluffing, pulling the plug on a nearly $1 billion office complex that was scheduled for construction in Orlando. It would have brought more than 2,000 jobs to the region, with $120,000 as the average salary, according to an estimate from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
The project, known as the Lake Nona Town Center, was supposed to involve the relocation of more than 1,000 employees from Southern California, including most of a department known as Imagineering, which works with Disney’s movie studios to develop theme park attractions. Most of the affected employees complained bitterly about having to move — some quit — but Disney largely held firm, partly because of a Florida tax credit that would have allowed the company to recoup as much as $570 million over 20 years for building and occupying the complex.
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When he announced the project in 2021, Mr. D’Amaro cited “Florida’s business-friendly climate” as justification.
Mr. D’Amaro’s tone in an email to employees on Thursday was notably different. He cited “changing business conditions” as a reason for canceling the Lake Nona project. “I remain optimistic about the direction of our Walt Disney World business,” Mr. D’Amaro said in the memo. He noted that $17 billion was still earmarked for construction at Disney World over the next decade — growth that would create an estimated 13,000 jobs. “I hope we’re able to,” he said.
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AAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Once Again, Our Man Ron OWNS DISNEY and shows them WHO RUNS THINGS ROUND THESE PARTS!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Skeeter
May 18, 2023, 4:34:01 PM5/18/23
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In article <fe1ec369-648d-4270...@googlegroups.com>,
davidbr...@gmail.com says...
>
> ?Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people, and pay more taxes, or not?? Robert A. Iger, Disney?s chief executive, said on an earnings-related conference call with analysts last week.
>
> On Thursday, Mr. Iger and Josh D?Amaro, Disney?s theme park and consumer products chairman, showed that they were not bluffing, pulling the plug on a nearly $1 billion office complex that was scheduled for construction in Orlando. It would have brought more than 2,000 jobs to the region, with $120,000 as the average salary, according to an estimate from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
>
> The project, known as the Lake Nona Town Center, was supposed to involve the relocation of more than 1,000 employees from Southern California, including most of a department known as Imagineering, which works with Disney?s movie studios to develop theme park attractions. Most of the affected employees complained bitterly about having to move ? some quit ? but Disney largely held firm, partly because of a Florida tax credit that would have allowed the company to recoup
>
> Mr. D?Amaro?s tone in an email to employees on Thursday was notably different. He cited ?changing business conditions? as a reason for canceling the Lake Nona project. ?I remain optimistic about the direction of our Walt Disney World business,? Mr. D?Amaro said in the memo. He noted that $17 billion was still earmarked for construction at Disney World over the next decade ? growth that would create an estimated 13,000 jobs. ?I hope we?re able to,? he said.
davidbr...@gmail.com says...
>
> Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida
>
> https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/disney-ron-desantis-florida.html
>
> A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.
>
> By Brooks Barnes
> May 18, 2023, 2:15 p.m. ET
> In March, Disney called Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida ?anti-business? for his scorched-earth attempt to tighten oversight of the company?s theme park resort near Orlando. Last month, when Disney sued the governor and his allies for what it called ?a targeted campaign of government retaliation,? the company made clear that $17 billion in planned investment in Walt Disney World was on the line.
> Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida
>
> https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/disney-ron-desantis-florida.html
>
> A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.
>
> By Brooks Barnes
> May 18, 2023, 2:15 p.m. ET
>
> ?Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people, and pay more taxes, or not?? Robert A. Iger, Disney?s chief executive, said on an earnings-related conference call with analysts last week.
>
> On Thursday, Mr. Iger and Josh D?Amaro, Disney?s theme park and consumer products chairman, showed that they were not bluffing, pulling the plug on a nearly $1 billion office complex that was scheduled for construction in Orlando. It would have brought more than 2,000 jobs to the region, with $120,000 as the average salary, according to an estimate from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
>
> The project, known as the Lake Nona Town Center, was supposed to involve the relocation of more than 1,000 employees from Southern California, including most of a department known as Imagineering, which works with Disney?s movie studios to develop theme park attractions. Most of the affected employees complained bitterly about having to move ? some quit ? but Disney largely held firm, partly because of a Florida tax credit that would have allowed the company to recoup
as much as $570 million over 20 years for building and occupying the complex.
>
> ADVERTISEMENT
>
> When he announced the project in 2021, Mr. D?Amaro cited ?Florida?s business-friendly climate? as justification.
>
> ADVERTISEMENT
>
>
> Mr. D?Amaro?s tone in an email to employees on Thursday was notably different. He cited ?changing business conditions? as a reason for canceling the Lake Nona project. ?I remain optimistic about the direction of our Walt Disney World business,? Mr. D?Amaro said in the memo. He noted that $17 billion was still earmarked for construction at Disney World over the next decade ? growth that would create an estimated 13,000 jobs. ?I hope we?re able to,? he said.
> ****
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> AAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
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> Once Again, Our Man Ron OWNS DISNEY and shows them WHO RUNS THINGS ROUND THESE PARTS!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Still crying about things that don't matter?
>
> AAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
>
> Once Again, Our Man Ron OWNS DISNEY and shows them WHO RUNS THINGS ROUND THESE PARTS!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High Ground
May 18, 2023, 4:35:33 PM5/18/23
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Skeeter
May 18, 2023, 4:39:16 PM5/18/23
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In article <de96d120-5879-44e8...@googlegroups.com>,
davidbr...@gmail.com says...
You haven't figured out usenet works have you?
davidbr...@gmail.com says...
Jebediah Grainger
May 18, 2023, 9:16:26 PM5/18/23
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Please, though, up off your knees...that's not my thing. NTTAWWT
Freezer
May 19, 2023, 12:43:56 AM5/19/23
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If I don't reply to this Skeeter post, the terroists win.
> Still crying about things that don't matter?
One would think those lost jobs, tax dollars and tourist spending
would matter to the people of Florida.
And to those looking at Gov. Puddinfingers as a potential POTUS, of
course.
> Still crying about things that don't matter?
would matter to the people of Florida.
And to those looking at Gov. Puddinfingers as a potential POTUS, of
course.
Skeeter
May 19, 2023, 6:04:15 AM5/19/23
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In article <XnsB008F111E1CE2f...@95.217.65.137>,
free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
Cry more cupcake. Any word on your pick?
free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
Skeeter
May 19, 2023, 6:04:45 AM5/19/23
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In article <8db2c13a-315e-4147...@googlegroups.com>,
jebediah....@gmail.com says...
Here he comes running back to hump my leg.
jebediah....@gmail.com says...
Jebediah Grainger
May 20, 2023, 12:18:18 PM5/20/23
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Heh
Davey Zimmerman #274
May 20, 2023, 12:45:58 PM5/20/23
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Jebediah Grainger <jebediah....@gmail.com> wrote in
news:48ff3882-bfb2-4589...@googlegroups.com:
DeSatan is always overcompensating for something he'll never have. Kind
of like rasslin' fans. He'll go far.
news:48ff3882-bfb2-4589...@googlegroups.com:
of like rasslin' fans. He'll go far.
Skeeter
May 20, 2023, 1:32:44 PM5/20/23
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In article <48ff3882-bfb2-4589...@googlegroups.com>,
jebediah....@gmail.com says...
Then waste your time with that. Seeing as your side is so fucked up you
have nothing positive to say.
jebediah....@gmail.com says...
have nothing positive to say.
Freezer
May 22, 2023, 12:39:49 AM5/22/23
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If I don't reply to this Jebediah Grainger post, the terroists
win.
> Actually we'd kind of like to keep talking about your boy Ron
> Desantis, "Nancy Sinatra's #1 fan" if you don't mind.
Or, as Toupee Fiasco calls him, "Ron DeSalestax."
win.
> Actually we'd kind of like to keep talking about your boy Ron
> Desantis, "Nancy Sinatra's #1 fan" if you don't mind.
Freezer
May 22, 2023, 12:40:11 AM5/22/23
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If I don't reply to this Davey Zimmerman #274 post, the
terroists win.
That doesn't say great things about the current GOP: Your current
Presidential faves are this charisma-free load or the rapist
fraudster most of the party higher-ups openly loathe.
terroists win.
Presidential faves are this charisma-free load or the rapist
fraudster most of the party higher-ups openly loathe.
Skeeter
May 22, 2023, 5:01:12 AM5/22/23
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In article <XnsB00BF0C5250C2f...@95.217.65.137>,
free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
>
What rape? Will you run away now?
free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
>
Davey Zimmerman #274
May 22, 2023, 9:17:25 AM5/22/23
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Freezer <free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com> wrote in
news:XnsB00BF0C5250C2f...@95.217.65.137:
"Your current Presidential faves"? How exactly do you figure that?
But make no mistake about it, the Republicans will end up backing Trump
if he's not convicted and in jail. They don't have a choice. If they
back someone else, Trump will run as an independent and ensure it's a
Democratic president elected again. Trump won't care as long as the
sheep keep sending him money. (That almost sounds like John Henry, AKA
the ethical moocher, doesn't it?)
Of course Trump could always drop dead or go into a coma. But don't
count on that being under your Hanukkah bush in any upcoming December.
news:XnsB00BF0C5250C2f...@95.217.65.137:
But make no mistake about it, the Republicans will end up backing Trump
if he's not convicted and in jail. They don't have a choice. If they
back someone else, Trump will run as an independent and ensure it's a
Democratic president elected again. Trump won't care as long as the
sheep keep sending him money. (That almost sounds like John Henry, AKA
the ethical moocher, doesn't it?)
Of course Trump could always drop dead or go into a coma. But don't
count on that being under your Hanukkah bush in any upcoming December.
Freezer
May 24, 2023, 1:47:14 AM5/24/23
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If I don't reply to this Skeeter post, the terroists win.
>> That doesn't say great things about the current GOP: Your
>> current Presidential faves are this charisma-free load or the
>> rapist fraudster most of the party higher-ups openly loathe.
>
> What rape?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_sexual_misconduct_allega
>> current Presidential faves are this charisma-free load or the
>> rapist fraudster most of the party higher-ups openly loathe.
>
> What rape?
tions
Take your pick.
Skeeter
May 24, 2023, 6:57:43 AM5/24/23
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In article <XnsB00E7FF0C17Ffr...@95.217.65.137>, freezer88
@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
I saw the word "allegations"
Did you over look that?
@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
Did you over look that?
Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High Ground
May 24, 2023, 10:19:51 AM5/24/23
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Meanwhile, Al Franken had to resign from the Senate for simply a juvenile prank.
Skeeter
May 24, 2023, 1:10:05 PM5/24/23
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In article <3bfaf0ef-637a-4a7a...@googlegroups.com>,
davidbr...@gmail.com says...
Innocent until proven guilty is the law. Liberals don't like that. He
dumped Epstein when he found about about him the first time Epstein
fucked up. You keep digging up lies while Joe keeps lying and diverting.
> Meanwhile, Al Franken had to resign from the Senate for simply a juvenile prank.
So? He was guilty.
davidbr...@gmail.com says...
dumped Epstein when he found about about him the first time Epstein
fucked up. You keep digging up lies while Joe keeps lying and diverting.
> Meanwhile, Al Franken had to resign from the Senate for simply a juvenile prank.
Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High Ground
May 24, 2023, 3:43:52 PM5/24/23
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Skeeter
May 24, 2023, 4:16:09 PM5/24/23
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In article <5256c680-795d-4e50...@googlegroups.com>,
What point? If Trump was guilty he would be in jail.
Freezer
May 24, 2023, 10:43:04 PM5/24/23
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If I don't reply to this Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High Ground
post, the terroists win.
> Meanwhile, Al Franken had to resign from the Senate for simply
> a juvenile prank.
To be fair and honest; that was one was the Left sacrificing
Franken to maintain the "moral high ground." For all the good it
did..
post, the terroists win.
> Meanwhile, Al Franken had to resign from the Senate for simply
> a juvenile prank.
Franken to maintain the "moral high ground." For all the good it
did..
Skeeter
May 25, 2023, 7:27:17 AM5/25/23
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In article <XnsB00EDCB76C8E8f...@95.217.65.137>,
free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
True, the left is still morally bankrupt.
free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High Ground
May 25, 2023, 5:50:58 PM5/25/23
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It's just that the optics were SO Bad...
It wasn't like some "misuse of campaign funds" bushwah that can be swept under the rug after a 24-hour newscycle. This was going to hang around and smell like fish. thanks to the hypocrites at Fox.
Freezer
May 26, 2023, 12:40:33 AM5/26/23
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Franken make amends, they threw him under the self-righteous buss.
Skeeter
May 26, 2023, 11:54:54 AM5/26/23
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In article <XnsB00FF0D2BCE3Ef...@95.217.65.137>,
free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
free...@hotSPAMTHISmail.com says...
>
> If I don't reply to this Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High Ground
> post, the terroists win.
>
> > On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 10:43:04 PM UTC-4, Freezer
> If I don't reply to this Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High Ground
> post, the terroists win.
>
> > wrote:
> >> If I don't reply to this Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High
> >> Ground post, the terroists win.
> >> > Meanwhile, Al Franken had to resign from the Senate for
> >> > simply a juvenile prank.
> >> To be fair and honest; that was one was the Left sacrificing
> >> Franken to maintain the "moral high ground." For all the good
> >> it did..
> >
> > You're right. You're absolutely right.
> > It's just that the optics were SO Bad...
> >
> > It wasn't like some "misuse of campaign funds" bushwah that
> > can be swept under the rug after a 24-hour newscycle. This
> > was going to hang around and smell like fish. thanks to the
> > hypocrites at Fox.
> >
>
> And rather than standing up to the RIght for once and letting
> Franken make amends, they threw him under the self-righteous buss.
Since when has the left allowed anyone to make amends?
> >> If I don't reply to this Ja-Son-Wan-Kenobi Has the High
> >> Ground post, the terroists win.
> >> > Meanwhile, Al Franken had to resign from the Senate for
> >> > simply a juvenile prank.
> >> To be fair and honest; that was one was the Left sacrificing
> >> Franken to maintain the "moral high ground." For all the good
> >> it did..
> >
> > You're right. You're absolutely right.
> > It's just that the optics were SO Bad...
> >
> > It wasn't like some "misuse of campaign funds" bushwah that
> > can be swept under the rug after a 24-hour newscycle. This
> > was going to hang around and smell like fish. thanks to the
> > hypocrites at Fox.
> >
>
> And rather than standing up to the RIght for once and letting
> Franken make amends, they threw him under the self-righteous buss.
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