House of Cards - the critically acclaimed Netflix political drama about the rise of a corrupt South Carolina politician – is taking a page out of its own screenplay, shaking down the taxpayers of Maryland for millions of dollars in additional film incentives.
Or else …
The show’s producers – who have received (or are in line to receive) an estimated $31 million in incentives for the show’s first two seasons – sent a letter to Maryland’s Democratic governor saying they would “break down our stage, sets and offices and set up in another state” if the taxpayer-funded ante isn’t upped.
Filmed on location in Baltimore and Annapolis, House of Cards is gripping drama … of that there is no doubt. The show deserves all of the praise it has received (and then some).
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The other day I knew these accusations were forthcoming.No governmental tact or diplomacy anymore.Some form of compromise may have done the trick if a wise person had negotiated this issue from the get go.Some effort by Md without giving in to all of their demands may have averted a shouting match.One more high spending entity leaving our state.
ReplyDeleteHaven't watched it, and don't care to. Hollywood can pound sand.
ReplyDeleteSo what else is new with these liberal democrats??
ReplyDeleteLet 'em go - good riddance!
ReplyDeleteNormally I would say let em go,but this mentality is much more widespread than just in a TV show.This may be the perfect example that we've all been waiting for.
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ReplyDeleteLegislature: Time to re-shuffle their deck. Call their bluff and send them packing!