In a classic case of life imitating art, Maryland lawmakers made a cutthroat move against the "House of Cards" production team -- threatening to seize their property through eminent domain if they stop filming in the state.
The retaliatory step came after the Netflix original series said it might move to another state if Maryland didn't provide enough tax credits. Lawmakers, in threatening to seize their property, held no illusions about how the move could have come straight out of the playbook of Frank Underwood -- the lead character and merciless tactician who claws his way up the political ladder through whatever means necessary.
"I literally thought: What is an appropriate Frank Underwood response to a threat like this?" Delegate William Frick said, according to The Washington Post. "Eminent domain really struck me as the most dramatic response."
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It can't get ANY clearer than that, from a politician. They don't use "eminent domain" to improve conditions or for the public good ---they OPENLY say that they will use their power to PUNISH and inflict pain.
ReplyDeleteHe should resign in disgrace. Or at least have a news conference where he admits he was only joking when he swore to uphold and defend the Constitution. THIS is what your "leaders" are all about.
"Your guy", of course, would NEVER stoop so low.....
That approach will have other productions running to Maryalnd to film... The Hotel California, you can check in but you can't check out. IDIOTS
ReplyDeleteCanada tried to tell Walmart they could'nt close stores and lay off people,must be getting ideas from there.
ReplyDeleteStop the tax credits, let them go.
ReplyDeleteI miss "The Wire".
ReplyDeleteThat's why the most popular show on TV (Walking Dead) is filmed in GA.
ReplyDeleteYeah, cut off your nose to spite your face!!
ReplyDeleteNO ONE ELSE will DARE come to MD for any similar project now!!
Better start stopping this abuse of power.....no way in hell its legal or constitutional ....great advertising for bringing more jobs here fool. Man this state is so screwed up..these libtards have got to go....
ReplyDeleteThat's why the Colts left in the middle of the night. Fear of getting their equipment seized.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, 30 years ago they did the same thing to the Baltimore Colts. The Colts moved the very next day.
ReplyDeleteThat's what happens when you vote for idiot Democrats.
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