John Oliver Criticizes Florida Governor Over Disney Special District Liquidation: ‘I Really Didn’t Believe It’

John Oliver isn’t the least bit upset that Disney has to pay more taxes, but he has a big problem about why Florida Governor Ron Desantis revoked the company’s special privileges on self-government.

Last month, DeSantis took a step against Disney, backed by Florida Republicans, in retaliation for the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill. three last week tonight Oliver called the governor of Florida “a man who has what can only be called a green book Vibes,” meant a controversial Oscar-winning film.

The Reedy Creek Improvement District, as it is called, provides Disney with electricity, as well as fire and EMS services.

“Yes, it’s true that in the part of Central Florida where Disney World is located, the company technically operates as an independent government that provides the necessary services, except, most importantly, the morgue,” Oliver said. “Why? Because nobody, look at me, nobody has ever died at Disney and nobody will ever die at Disney. Can you hear me? Not personalized at Disney.

However, district collapse can have a big ripple effect.

“There are a lot of signs that the landing party didn’t really think about it. Experts say the law could actually violate a provision of the Florida Constitution,” Oliver said. “Florida law also requires the county to assume the county’s debt when it separates, which could mean that Orange and Osceola counties, where the county inherits, owe $1 billion in bond debt. So it’s no surprise that there are real concerns about all the possible delays. Fortunately, the landing party had reassuring words. ”

Oliver cut the DeSantis clip at the press conference and said, “We’ll take care of all that. Don’t worry… we’ve thought of everything. Don’t let anyone tell you that somehow Disney is going to cut taxes. As a result, they will have to pay more taxes.”

Oliver said: “There’s simply nothing more disheartening than someone starting a sentence with the words ‘Don’t worry.’ He sounds like a kid trying to argue with the police after a noise complaint: “Don’t worry, man. We’ll take care of it all. We thought of everything. Guys, do you want a beer or something? Want to have fun? ‘”

“Oliver later said that additional statements from the governor’s office were vague on details.” “And look, I think, is it bad that Disney pays more? No not me. That would be good. I don’t like that this can be done not through significant tax reform, but on the whim of a right-wing diplomat who is afraid of gays and doesn’t understand the first amendment. But hey, break up, what do you mean?