#Hypocritical Disney makes money in countries that ban homosexuality

#Hypocritical Disney makes money in countries that ban homosexuality

“Hypocritical Disney makes money in countries that ban homosexuality” Florida lawmakers voted to end the Walt Disney Company’s special, self-government privileges, which it never should have received. Since 1967, Disney has operated its own mini-state, surrounded by Florida — much as the Vatican is encircled by Rome. The Reedy Creek Improvement District exempts Disney from…

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#Disney totally earned its slapdown from Florida lawmakers

#Disney totally earned its slapdown from Florida lawmakers

“Disney totally earned its slapdown from Florida lawmakers” Just like that, tyranny has descended on Florida. The state legislature, with the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis, voted to repeal the “special independent district” enjoyed by Disney for half-a-century.  This is a sign, we are told, of the advent of an American authoritarianism that brooks no dissent…

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#Florida lawmakers vote to end Disney’s tax privilege, self-governing status

#Florida lawmakers vote to end Disney’s tax privilege, self-governing status

“Florida lawmakers vote to end Disney’s tax privilege, self-governing status” Florida’s Republican-led Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would eliminate The Walt Disney Company’s special tax district that has allowed the company to self-govern its land.  The Florida House is also expected to vote in favor of the legislation after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis…

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#Carnival Mardi Gras passenger ‘jumps overboard’ as screaming children alert crew

#Carnival Mardi Gras passenger ‘jumps overboard’ as screaming children alert crew

“Carnival Mardi Gras passenger ‘jumps overboard’ as screaming children alert crew” A passenger has reportedly jumped overboard from a Carnival cruise ship, with crew being alerted by screaming children. The incident happened early Saturday morning as Carnival’s Mardi Gras was returning to central Florida. The vessel was on its last leg of the voyage between Grand…

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#Florida highway shut down after massive 43-car pileup

#Florida highway shut down after massive 43-car pileup

“Florida highway shut down after massive 43-car pileup” Traffic on a Florida highway was snarled for about three hours by a 43 car pileup late Friday afternoon. The massive chain-reaction collision happened just before 5 p.m. on the westbound lanes of state highway 408 near a toll plaza in Orlando, police said. Only one person…

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