[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Elaine Dickinson

Agree! Former McDonald's CEO Ed Rensi is partnering with a team of advocacy groups to launch The Boardroom Initiative, a coalition with a mission to push back against U.S. corporations whose boardrooms are becoming too political.

Rensi will serve as executive chairman of the initiative that comprises conservative advocacy group The Job Creators Network founded by Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus along with two other conservative advocacy groups, The Free Enterprise Group and Second Vote. Their stated goal: to defend shareholders and employees of public companies from "woke" policies and ensure corporate accountability.

"Corporations have no business being on the right or the left because they represent everybody there and their sole job is to build equity for their investors" said Rensi.

Most, if not all, small businesses should think the same way. When they get political they could be alienating 1/2 of their business, unless they are selling political paraphanalia.

[donassaid]

No, they didn't get penalized for "stating their opinion". They lied about the Parental Notification bill, calling it the "Don't Say Gay" bill when it bans the teaching of ALL sexuality to children in K thru 3rd grade. Disney caved to the radical LGBTQ crowd in condemning the bill. Disney needs to get back to their origin mission of providing wholesome entertainment for families in their Parks and in their movies and quit trying to indoctrinate impressionable children with their WOKE and pro homosexual agenda.

[OhioBuckeye]

Well it’s our screwy society, everything that’s going on is like a nightmare. Can’t understand why things can’t be like it used to be. We’re a messed up country!

[MrFlorida]

Disney isn't going anywhere, this is just pocket change to them....

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by donassaid

No, they didn't get penalized for "stating their opinion". They lied about the Parental Notification bill, calling it the "Don't Say Gay" bill when it bans the teaching of ALL sexuality to children in K thru 3rd grade. Disney caved to the radical LGBTQ crowd in condemning the bill. Disney needs to get back to their origin mission of providing wholesome entertainment for families in their Parks and in their movies and quit trying to indoctrinate impressionable children with their WOKE and pro homosexual agenda.

Wow!

[jdulej]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Most, if not all, small businesses should think the same way. When they get political they could be alienating 1/2 of their business, unless they are selling political paraphanalia.

I agree with this. I won’t hire anyone who shows up with political stickers on their truck or car regardless of who they support. And I tell them so to their faces so it’s clear

[cherylncliff]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I heard on the radio that Florida may abolish special districts. Apparently Disney is a special district.

As a newcomer, I am still confused by the political districts in Florida. Would that impact us?

As I understand, Reedy Creek established the concept in law for self governing governmental units in Florida. The VCDDs are based on this original law. If the governor were to succeed in his retribution against Disney, I wonder how this will impact all the subsequent governmental units (including The Villages) that are based on the Reedy Creek development.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

It never was an issue until Disney spoke out defending LGBTQ rights. Then within days, it's an end of the world issue. I don't know if it is true, but I expect at least a few of the 50 million people that visit Disney every year, might have gone into that airport at some point.

This type of nonsense is having consequences all over the country, with companies moving or transferring people Even the military has announced they will relocate any members that feel threatened by recent laws in-acted in Florida to bases in other states.

Tell me are we great yet?

It's sad that that's all you think Disney did...

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

It never was an issue until Disney spoke out defending LGBTQ rights. Then within days, it's an end of the world issue. I don't know if it is true, but I expect at least a few of the 50 million people that visit Disney every year, might have gone into that airport at some point.

This type of nonsense is having consequences all over the country, with companies moving or transferring people Even the military has announced they will relocate any members that feel threatened by recent laws in-acted in Florida to bases in other states.

Tell me are we great yet?

It wasn't an issue until that very small percentage of the US population started pressuring Disney to take a stand on the matter.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

So, I will politely ask for you to provide ANY proof that Disney is Grooming. expect this will go the same route as the "Big Lie" - no proof, lots of bluster. And a lot of damage to America, by spreading these lies.

Disney Worlds entire business model is to make guests happy So, you are arguing 50 million guests bring their children to be Groomed, because it makes them happy? If not, how many 5 years olds visit Disney every year without their parents there to protect them. If none, then I guess you believe the GOVERNMENT (DeSantis) has the right to tell parents how they can raise their children. Is that hypocrisy I hear rattling around on this thread?

It is so sad how Fox, NewsMax and OAN can Mae a stupid statement like this and suddenly so many people just echo it.

Anyone using the "Don't say Gay Bill" moniker or is accusing Disney of "grooming" is not a serious person...

Disney DOES have an agenda, though. A simple Twitter search will provide videos (posted by Disney Execs) that are nothing short of bizarre...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Have the rules changed????

There are two threads on this topic full of political posts.

The other thread has been LOCKED...

[jimbomaybe]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

So, I will politely ask for you to provide ANY proof that Disney is Grooming. expect this will go the same route as the "Big Lie" - no proof, lots of bluster. And a lot of damage to America, by spreading these lies.

Disney Worlds entire business model is to make guests happy So, you are arguing 50 million guests bring their children to be Groomed, because it makes them happy? If not, how many 5 years olds visit Disney every year without their parents there to protect them. If none, then I guess you believe the GOVERNMENT (DeSantis) has the right to tell parents how they can raise their children. Is that hypocrisy I hear rattling around on this thread?

It is so sad how Fox, NewsMax and OAN can Mae a stupid statement like this and suddenly so many people just echo it.

In the very recent past we heard that parents shouldn't be interfering with the decisions of school boards, this did not come from DeSantis but a very different state government

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Most, if not all, small businesses should think the same way. When they get political they could be alienating 1/2 of their business, unless they are selling political paraphanalia.

So?

They should check with you to see how they they should run there business. That is certainly what I call freedom .

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by jimbomaybe

In the very recent past we heard that parents shouldn't be interfering with the decisions of school boards, this did not come from DeSantis but a very different state government

Basically. If you disagree with them you are wrong, seems to be a trend.

I am taking bets that once DeSantid wins the election he will suddenly have a change of heart

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

It wasn't an issue until that very small percentage of the US population started pressuring Disney to take a stand on the matter.

Yes, and your point is? Disney is not permitted to make its own business decisions?