Democrats' New Campaign Slogan
"TAX WHITES MORE"
The newest star of the Democrat Party has put forth an idea that is sure to take Party loyalists by storm.
Zohran Mamdani plans to target Whiter neighborhoods with higher taxes.
Mamdani defends proposal of taxing 'richer, whiter neighborhoods'
https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-859421
https://nypost.com/2025/06/29/us-news/z … hborhoods/
Brilliant idea, yes?Hi Ken,
Yes, this guy [this Party] are real pieces of work.
Campaign slogan one:
Tax the rich white man into the poor house.
(But it's okay because the poor will be provided for, by the Government)
Not part of the campaign slogan... and not thought through, who pays for it once the rich white man is sent to the poor house?
Campaign slogan two:
Keep antisemitism alive and kicking... forgetting history and forgetting to NEVER FORGET..... ALL at the same time!
Another Win-Win for Democrats!
Yes, sadly and regrettably, to some, this is a "brilliant idea".His plan target's neighborhoods... so it won't just be the 'rich white man' it will be rich white women as well, I wonder, considering his background, if he will have a special place in his heart for Jewish neighborhoods... you know how this goes, history repeats.
It is one of those wonders... Jewish people don't see themselves as 'white' while many, especially those who consider themselves 'non-white' see them as the pinnacle of 'whiteness'... and act out those perceptions.I am very comfortable being included with my fellow man, and in my womanhood, which, incidentally, is easily definable for me.
Ken, Thanks for adding this thread to the mix! Or should I say welcome to Americazuela?
This is my unfiltered view: the proposal by Democrat Zohran Mamdani to target “richer, whiter neighborhoods” with higher taxes is not just flawed, it’s dangerous, discriminatory, and antithetical to the values of a free and equal society. While it may be wrapped in the language of social justice or equity, let’s be honest about what it truly is: a race-based fiscal penalty that treats individuals not as citizens with equal rights, but as representatives of a racial class to be taxed differently based on skin color and assumed privilege. This is collective punishment, not justice.
There are real and troubling consequences to this kind of thinking. First, it substitutes racial identity for individual responsibility, ignoring the economic diversity within so-called "whiter" areas and punishing struggling families simply for living in the wrong zip code. Second, it erodes public trust in government by reinforcing the idea that fairness is no longer a principle, but a political calculation based on race. Third, it fuels resentment and racial division at a time when unity is needed more than ever. Policies like this don't lift up the disadvantaged; they tear down the very foundations of equality under the law.
And we must also ask: what kind of ideology drives this thinking? The answer is clear, this approach is rooted in socialist, and more specifically, cultural Marxist ideology. It mirrors the Marxist framework of dividing society into oppressors and oppressed and then using government power to forcibly redistribute outcomes. But unlike classical Marxism, which was based on economic class, this modern version introduces race and identity into the equation. It rejects colorblind justice in favor of engineered equity, achieved through coercion. While not pure communism, this proposal certainly leans into the authoritarian tendencies of socialist systems, where government decides who has “too much” and who deserves to be penalized, not based on behavior or merit, but on group identity.
In a constitutional republic committed to individual rights, equality under the law, and freedom, this type of policy has no place. If this is the direction some want to take us, then we must be equally bold in saying: no thanks.Ken, I am on a roll! The recent proposal by Democrat Zohran Mamdani to target “richer, whiter neighborhoods” with higher taxes is not just discriminatory, it’s economically reckless. This ideology reeks of the same socialist frameworks used in failing systems across history, where fairness is twisted into forced redistribution based on race and income. In New York’s case, the numbers tell a dire story.
The state lost over $14 billion in taxable income between 2021 and 2022 due to outmigration, with nearly half a million residents fleeing to states like Florida and Texas. High earners, who make up just 1.6% of tax filers but contribute nearly 45% of the state’s personal income tax revenue, are walking away, and taking their businesses with them. Manhattan alone lost over 5,000 businesses during 2020–21, and total personal income tax receipts are down nearly 10% annually. New York has seen a consistent business decline since the 1990s, and as companies and families leave, so does the future of economic growth.
Adding insult to injury, the cost of living in New York remains crushing, with families saving far more by moving to states with not only lower taxes but more affordable housing. These are not isolated statistics; they represent a trend of decline spurred on by punishing fiscal policies and ideological governance. In my unfiltered view, if New York continues down this all-kinds-of-crazy liberal path, embracing race-based taxation, punishing productivity, and ignoring economic reality, it won’t just be a failing state. It will become an albatross around the neck of the entire nation, dragging down the country with its ideological obsession and fiscal negligence. It will join the already failing California.I know NY far better than I ever wanted to... lived there for 10 years...
The reality of NY... the "working class"... those who earn less than 250K a year are the slaves of the state that pay for everything and have nothing to show for it... they are taxed into an early grave.
Those who don't work and 'fill a box' (foreign migrant, single mom with no job, etc.) get better benefits and freebies there than almost anywhere else in the Country... the world.
The rich, elites, have all the tax loopholes... and no State government, other than perhaps CA, is more corrupt.
IMO the worst state... between the miserable long winters, the outrageous taxes, and a justice system and State Police force looking to squeeze you for whatever you have left that hasn't been taxed out of you... if you are a working stiff... you are, knowingly or not, a slave.
So if Zohran represents Democrats then she certainly represents maga....yep, keep the generalizations coming!
For once, I agree with Willow here. These are extremists that should be gutted from the country and left to die in irrelevance.
[edit] Comment rescinded... I did not know who Laura Loomer was... I see she is an activist who also ran for (and lost) a government position.
I suppose there is some merit in comparing the extremes... though I doubt Loomer is a threat to hold a serious political position... then again, there was a time most people thought that about Trump as well.She's a very close friend of Trumps. He has often spoken positively of her and she has been seen traveling with him.
I must ask for the source of this accusation. "She's a very close friend of Trump's." He has often spoken positively of her, and she has been seen traveling with him." Willow
'Close friend? And she certainly has not traveled with him since 2024, when she attended a campaign rally. He put out a statement to clarify his association with her and distanced himself from media fodder.Laura Loomer, who promoted 9/11 conspiracy theory, joins Trump for anniversary ceremonies | AP News https://share.google/dmkFXRB7qxgUkqJmh. She came off of his actual plane.
There are plenty of quotes, plenty on tape of trump praising her....
Here is Trump saying that she's a patriot, a good person and sometimes he listens to her recommendations LOL...
https://youtu.be/TqP-aEJq4Hs?si=R9T6-lZpyqWPCkb5
She's really a fantastic face of MagaI couldn't care less about her. Just wanted a source that makes you feel she is a close friend of the President. Which you have not offered. I think my context was clear
She traveled with him on his plane to the 9/11 commemoration. In another event, Trump said she's a great person and a patriot and that he even sometimes takes her recommendations.... If that's not a friend I don't know what is... Trump's own words don't matter? LOL... Or does he just generally let anyone on these planes? I see one more reference of her being on a plane with him in South Carolina also. Looks like she's a frequent flyer
It never occurred to you that she is a person that is politically expedient to praise, and nothing more? You have never noticed that politicians do that, and on a very frequent basis?
That’s essentially what I took away from Willow’s link—Trump simply shared a few words about the woman, and that was it. Honestly, constantly digging for unsubstantiated dirt on Trump is, I have to say it, a classic symptom of TDS.
I don't care what kind of person she is. Trump has frequently let her travel with him and his said that he "sometimes takes her recommendations". Trump specifically said, she sometimes recommends people for jobs and people to be fired...
Whatever, not a polite way to say this--- I put myself above gossip. There is enough factual fodder to keep my mind out of the hole. I mean, we just had a bunch hide the fact that we had a man in the White House with cognitive problems.
It's not gossip. I provided the link with the words coming right out of the horse's mouth.... "She's a good person, a patriot and I sometimes listen to her recommendations". He went on to say that she recommends people to be hired and fired... She obviously has his ear
Here she is getting off of his actual plane...
Laura Loomer Is Back at Trump’s Side at a Key Moment for His Campaign - The New York Times https://share.google/Vi3XcV8DvRE4A09UlPerhaps she is a patriot. I don't know the woman. I find her no more outspoken than many of the squad. Or the nut job running for Mayor in New York. We have them in both parties. Move on. I couldn't care less.
You continue to dwell on Trump’s casual words to the media — maybe look around and focus on some of what he is actually doing, deed-wise. That’s pretty much what I concentrate on. I mean, you had no problem with a guy who couldn’t put two sentences together, and when he did, they were just weird, made-up stories. Like I said not really up or care about the rumor. YikesYes, a fantastic person to get advice from...
Really, do you personally know her? I mean, to make a judgment.
She makes clear what she stands for every time she opens her mouth. Her heinous words are well documented. In fact she seems quite proud of them.
Ah, I forgot what this was about... yes... the Communist/Socialist running for Mayor of NY.
Who wants to target white neighborhoods.
Now... if he could just narrow his target a little... specifically to certain religious types as well, who are considered 'white' by others... we could really get that cozy feeling going that existed in the late 30s and early 40s.I hear you. It’s concerning when political figures target specific neighborhoods or groups, especially along racial or religious lines. History shows us how dangerous that kind of divisiveness can become, and we definitely don’t want to repeat those dark times. And yet, they label Trump a dangerous dictator-oh-oh oh wait, forgot, up is down, down is up, LOL. Keeping an eye on these developments and calling them out is important.
That someone can say they want to target a group of people... and get support for their position, win elections, that IS a danger.
Isn't it funny... that we have heard endless complaints from 'the Left' that Trump is a racist, that he will target [ fill in the blank] that he will bring back slavery even...
Ahh... we get back to the caveat of 'the Left'... there can be no such thing as racism against whites, particularly white men... so my bad, its fair to take anything and everything from those neighborhoods...
I gotta admit... its bold... targeting the majority race of any community you would think is doomed to failure... but some people, especially those in NY have been so brainwashed that they will vote against their own interests and happily go to the cattle cars that await them.Absolutely nailed it. It’s wild how the Left claims to champion equality and fight racism, yet they apply it with the precision of a broken compass, pointing only one way. It’s like they have a filter that only detects racism if it’s directed at certain groups, while turning a blind eye when it’s aimed at white people, especially white men. Imagine a referee in a game who only calls fouls when one team commits them but ignores the other team's obvious infractions; that’s not fairness, that’s a rigged game.
It’s the same selective blindness as if you’re in a neighborhood where crime runs rampant, but authorities only patrol one street, leaving the rest to chaos. Meanwhile, they blame the residents on that street for all the problems, ignoring the bigger picture. Voting against your own interests because you’ve been told you’re the “problem” is like cutting off the branch you’re sitting on, it’s self-destructive, but sadly, it happens when people are told the same narrative over and over.
This selective outrage isn’t just dangerous; it’s a recipe for division and decay. If we truly want unity and progress, we have to hold everyone to the same standards, no exceptions, no special rules for some, no ignoring realities for others. Otherwise, it’s just a circus of hypocrisy, and the rest of us are stuck watching the show while the house burns down.
Perspective. From Geoffrey Ingersoll, Editor at Large of the right wing Daily Caller (July 1, 2025)
AMERICA’S REAL INSIDER THREAT
Democrat Rep. Chris Murphy is on to something, and it could be the end of America as we know it.
If the Democrat Party spent “more time” focusing on “cost of living” like mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani did, “we’d probably win a lot more elections,” Murphy said on MSNBC.
And he’s right. Even some on the right acknowledge that Mamdani is a Trump-esque populist of leftism, overturning an elderly and calcified Democrat establishment. It would be our doom, however, if this brand of populism caught on in the wider leftwing electorate.
Perhaps you think I’m overstating or exaggerating. I’m not apt for political hyperbole, especially when it comes to the political right’s constant shrieking over “socialism” and “Marxism.” Consider me thoroughly scarred from the years of Glenn Beck’s chalkboard on Fox News, where literally everything had a line leading back to both. Or Nazis.
Still, I don’t think I’m exaggerating in this case because the economics of Mamdani’s overwhelming win in NYC are measurable and objective. Perhaps ironically, in this case, it all does lead back to socialism, specifically the federal student loan regime.
I’m not going to break down a complete and comprehensive history of federal student loans. Loosely, they’ve ballooned from just $50 billion in 1990 to a few hundred in 2010 and rocketed to an astounding $1.6 trillion in 2025.
The bottom line is they’ve betrayed an empty promise we made to kids spanning back at least two generations, that if they went to college, they’d be more financially secure.
The exact opposite has occurred.
Almost 45% of the current American population has at one time or another held student loan debt. The vast majority of current borrowers under 30 will not pay off their debts until their late 40s or early 50s, according to publicly available data. That number exceeds 40 million people and is still climbing at a dizzying rate.
These same borrowers also attended colleges vastly different from the ones we attended. Post-2010 universities gorging on the federal government’s loose lending practices rapidly expanded easier academic courses of study in order to enroll more borrowers, namely those we on the right call “woke.” They also rapidly expanded their administrations, including HR and diversity departments.
It’s in these increasingly leftist madrassas that every student debt holder marinated for years – from STEM majors and English majors all the way to such nonsense as Queer Theory. Then, once their brains were thoroughly pickled, they were unceremoniously shoved into a world of private enterprise that patently did not care if they could ever afford both their loan obligations and the down payment on a home.
And that last part is crucial: It looks very likely that most people under 30 will never own a home. Going further, they are personally capital negative and will remain capital negative for most of the next 20 years, if not longer.
In other words, they are worth less than nothing, as far as markets are concerned. It’s simple math: The more people we have in this country that are worth less than nothing, the more attractive militant socialism becomes.
(As an aside, an interesting anomaly in the demographics between Cuomo and Mamdani. Cuomo was +19 among people making less than $50,000 a year. But only a tiny fraction of people making less than $50,000 a year have student loan debt! Thus, the working class is still apt to be moderate rather than radical leftists.)
To make matters worse, it’s hard to devise a compelling message that would blame the actual culprit: Socialist economic policy seeking to make college accessible to everyone! Koombaya!
You try explaining to an English degree holder that *actually* your degree is the problem.
No, instead most of these people will blame what Mamdani has chosen to blame: Landlords, private grocery chains, private enterprise. As such, the only solution is more state seizure and control over private enterprise. More free money even. More of the exact problem that landed us here in the first place.
Some on the right hoped for Mamdani to win so that people would see his socialist policies for what they are: Historically consistent failures. But they won’t blame his ideas. They’ll simply blame him. Insert the old cliche about “real socialism” here.
As much as Trump has done that I believe has brought America back to a state of global supremacy, I have not seen much on this real insider threat.
A simple solution would be to put colleges on the hook for some percentage of loan defaults. Half would do it. Critical Theory departments would shutter overnight.
Or, we could just stop funding anything but the last two years of anyone legitimately pursuing something in STEM. Same result.
That would chap the hind quarters of party Dems, though, considering humanities and interdisciplinary mumbo jumbo act as talent pipelines for liberal institutions whose primary modus is political agitation.
Trump could do two-birds-one-stone on this one. Bleed the liberal bourgeoisie of its recruiting grounds and put an end to the growing economic justification for socialism.
Each journey begins with a first step, as they say.
Sadly, I just haven’t seen it yet from Trump 2.0.The working class is shrinking... those that believe in earning their daily bread, those that are educated in a trade schools... people who are productive... people who start businesses and put their own sweat into building something.
The 40 million students in debt, who were too naïve, or too gullible, or too ignorant to understand that taking on hundreds of thousands in debt is a losing proposition no matter what you graduate in.
Many of whom are all too willing to buy into the ideology they were fed while in school... which provided them someone to blame for the predicament they are in... it is the patriarchy that caused their 'oppression'... or whites... or the Republicans...
... considering humanities and interdisciplinary mumbo jumbo act as talent pipelines for liberal institutions whose primary modus is political agitation.
We have an education system, media, many state governments, federal agencies, non-profits... drones to an ideology that spreads dissent and provides a villain for the 'oppression' 'they' suffer.
But those of us who are old enough... the 55+ club... we know their generation(s) never had it easier... never had more opportunity in front of them... regardless of race or sex... not perfect... but better than any other time in history... and now the drones are at work trying to tear it all down.
The recent political shifts and debates around student loans and the cost of living highlight real frustrations many Americans face, especially younger workers burdened by massive student debt. Federal student loan debt has soared to trillions in 2025, affecting over like 40 million people, many of whom will remain in debt well into middle age. The current administration has resumed collections on defaulted loans and proposed changes to forgiveness programs, signaling a move away from broad loan cancellations toward stricter repayment rules. Meanwhile, progressive candidates who focus on cost-of-living issues, like housing and groceries, are resonating with voters, showing there is a growing demand for practical solutions. Some critics argue over terms like “socialism” or “populism,” the underlying problem is the lack of affordable education and clear, sustainable pathways for borrowers to manage their debts.
It would seem that moving forward, the status quo isn’t enough. A bolder approach could involve tying federal student aid directly to measurable outcomes, such as employment rates and earnings post-graduation, while holding colleges financially responsible for high default rates. Limiting federal funding to programs that clearly prepare students for in-demand careers could curb the expansion of costly, low-return degrees. Finally, expanding apprenticeships and vocational training as real alternatives to traditional college paths can provide solid careers without decades of debt. This isn’t just about tweaking existing programs; it’s about fundamentally reshaping how we fund and value education, to protect students and taxpayers alike while promoting economic mobility on a scale we haven’t yet seen.
What stuck out to me --- One part of the OP shows deeper thought is where it connects the ballooning student debt to broader economic and social consequences, specifically, how the growing debt burden leaves many young Americans “capital negative” for decades and how that economic pressure can make more radical political ideas, like socialism, more appealing.
This is a more nuanced point because it goes beyond just blaming colleges or certain academic programs; it looks at how financial realities shape political and social attitudes. It highlights a real, systemic problem: that the current education and economic system may be inadvertently fueling political polarization and unrest by saddling an entire generation with unsustainable debt.Perception... they lack perception...
They grew up in a world where parents and teachers catered to them rather than instilled discipline and sound thinking.
A world where struggle was manufactured... not real... few Americans ever worried about where their next meal was coming from or if they would have a safe place to sleep that night... those problems were solved for the overwhelming majority before I was born.
Those of us in that 55+ group grew up in a world without internet... where if you wanted something you had to work for it... where adults, be they parents or teachers or strangers could punish you if you stepped too far out of line.
Parents didn't cater to children... they gave them chores to do... there was no iPad or iPhone to placate a child with... even when parents wanted to plop us in front of a tv to occupy us... there were only 5 channels and often there was nothing on that would interest a kid.
The difference between the world my Grand Father grew up in and that I grew up in was a small ditch you could jump over... compared to the difference between the world of my childhood and the world my grandchildren will grow up in... its like the grand canyon.
Yep. Trump's crew is Motley, no doubt about that. The umbrella is ginormous!
Related Discussions
- 23
What nation best exeplifies the Socialist philosophies the left want o
by Jimbo'daNimbo 13 years ago
I can't help but wonder what the model is for all the change that the left is trying to hammerlock us into as a nation. Would someone please enlighten me as to where these policies have produced the desired result.Not just health care mind you but the whole range of Socialist desires on the wish...
- 68
Does Brexit Validate our Founding Father's fears about Pure Democracy?
by Scott Belford 8 years ago
In both the Federalist Papers AND the Constitutional Convention, it is extremely clear the distaste most of those involved in creating today's America had for democracy, which they saw as mob rule which allows "emotion" rather than "reason" to drive important decisions.Friday's...
- 266
Clarity Please Conservatives
by Charles James 14 years ago
As some fellow hubbers will know, I am involved in writing hubs for a Socialism 101 series.There are a few issues raised by the conservatives where I do not fully understand what they are saying. Before I address these in a hub or hubs I really would like clarity on what exactly the conservative...
- 39
Cuba: Capitalism vs. Socialism
by ga anderson 5 years ago
Sanders' positive comments about Cuba's socialism prompted a look around.I found plenty of anti-Bernie thoughts, but I kept looking until I found one that I thought was least biasedMy thoughts:First, Cuba has a lot of problems, and not a few of them are caused by American sanctions. So, we are not...
- 79
Ron Paul promises to end federal student loans.
by Quilligrapher 13 years ago
Presidential hopeful Ron Paul, with a net worth reported between 2-1/4 and 5 million dollars, has announced a new plan that will make it more difficult for poor Americans to escape from under the yoke of poverty. In addition to shaving $1 trillion dollars from the federal budget by eliminating five...
- 48
The Electing of President Sanders
by Kathryn L Hill 9 years ago
What would the US be like under President Sanders? What do the Millennial's find so attractive about his political ideas?What do you believe are the consequences of his agenda as far as the future of the Nation?Does it sound wonderful? How so?