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   Ken Burgessposted 4 weeks ago

   Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assembly member, was elected to be the next mayor of New York after running a campaign that mobilized new and disaffected voters and expanded the city’s diverse electorate.
   
   His vow to make the nation’s largest city more affordable with populist policies including universal child care and free buses that would be funded in part by taxes on wealthy neighborhoods. Soon to be New York’s first Muslim mayor who has openly socialist (communist) ideology.

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      Sharlee01posted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

      I see that Zohran Mamdani has openly run as a Democratic Socialist, and I believe that label carries real implications for policy. Promises like universal child care, free buses, and other “free” programs sound appealing at first, but the reality is that funding them would require massive tax increases. New York City already has some of the highest taxes in the U.S., so raising enough revenue to cover these programs would put an additional burden on residents and businesses. From what I can see, there’s no realistic source of unlimited funds to pay for this agenda, and similar policies in other cities have often led to budget shortfalls or service cuts elsewhere.
      
      While I think expanding access and representation is important, I feel voters need to critically examine whether his socialist agenda is feasible or sustainable for a city like New York, which already struggles with high taxes and complex budgeting. In my view, these policies come with real costs and consequences. I also believe his tenure could prove very important to the Democratic Party; if he fails, it will most certainly reflect poorly on the far-left segment of the party and their approach to governance.  Socialism has not worked anywhere it has been tried. 
      
      New Yorkers will want results -  and his Trump-bashing won't take him far. He made some huge promises, and the people will hold his feet to the fire.
      
      Not sure the Democrats need to celebrate A Democrat winning a mayoral race --- New York has been a blue state now for decades.

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         Readmikenowposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

         Shar,
         
         I think the future will get pretty interesting in New York.
         
         I don't know if the left understands or realizes that mamdani can't tax the wealthy, can't raise the taxes.  He is a mayor of a city.  These decisions are made in the state's capital and granted by NY governor Kathy Hochul.
         
         She has been saying for months she is not going to raise corporate taxes or income taxes to support mamdani's socialist utopia. 
         
         SO...what does mamdani do now?
         
         Without extra tax revenue he can't make the things he promise a reality.
         
         He's stuck.
         
         What will mamdani say to those who voted for him when he can't deliver?  He promised so many things without the support of the governor.
         
         There is also a mass exodus out of NYC taking place.  When wealthy people leave, they take their wealth with them.  What is NYC going to do if enough wealthy people leave NYC?  Then he RELLY won't have enough tax revenue to pay for his socialist eutopia.
         
         Nearly one million New Yorkers say they are fleeing the state.
         
         Mass Exodus: Why Many New Yorkers Now Say They Are Fleeing   
         
         https://hudsonvalleypost.com/mass-exodu … m=referral
         
         It will be interesting.

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            Willowarborposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

            The State corporate tax rate of New York is lower than that of their neighbor New Jersey it seems feasible he could match theirs.  I mean why not? He's not bucking a Republican Governor or state legislature...

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            Sharlee01posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

            Hochul has explicitly said she opposes raising taxes on wealthy individuals (for example, super‑high earners) because she believes that could drive people — including high‑net‑worth individuals and businesses- to relocate outside New York (e.g., to Florida). “I’m not interested in driving people out of this state” she said. I am very sure she is gearing up for campaigning in 2026; she has said she will be running.
            
            As mayor, Mamdani will have a bit of influence over the city budget, spending priorities, and city‑level tax policy to some degree (for example property tax rates, local surcharges, fees) within the authority of the city government.
            
            He can propose legislation and policies, work with the city council to pass ordinances, and push a political agenda (e.g., his campaign promise to raise taxes on high earners and corporations is something he can't legally do.
            
            He can use his office to set the tone and agenda: e.g., “we’re going to raise taxes on those earning above $1 million and increase corporate tax rate” was part of his campaign platform.
            
            Hochul will be out to win her election, and chasing out big money will not be on her agenda.
            
            I agree he made a lot of promises that he has no real leverage to keep.
            
            Unless Hochul makes a hard, far-left move, Mamdani is in trouble. I see her as someone who will fiercely defend her position.

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            Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

            Nearly one million New Yorkers say they are fleeing the state.
            
            Mass Exodus: Why Many New Yorkers Now Say They Are Fleeing   
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            Good riddance, just as with Trump, who needs them anyway?
            
            Yes, Mike, the sky is falling, once again. How many times have I heard about the threatened exodus?

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               Readmikenowposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

               Cred,
               
               I LIKE that attitude.
               
               Wealth goes with those who produce it.
               
               This will be a big benefit to the red states like Florida, Texas, Tennessee, etc.  This will increase their tax revenue and enable them to provide more services for their citizens as well as more jobs.  This will further increase more people to move there, more Republican Congressional seats will be produced.
               
               I'm ALL for it.  Let NYC die a slow and painful socialist death.

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         Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

         Well, Sharlee, I guess we wont know until it is tried. I have the same attitude about Trump and his agenda, having my fears and concerns verified by seeing it in action. The voters have already evaluated the candidate and Mawdani did well not just among the young and relatively poor but the more educated segments as well. What do they know, that we don’t?
         
         I am willing to give this guy a chance and see if he cannot move the needle more in the direction that I prefer it goes. Yes, the Democrats are taking a risk with him, but a greater risk is found in supporting a watered down Trump agenda that too many of our “moderate” Democrats are cozying up to. A pusillanimous attitude by Democrats aids Trump and MAGA.
         
         So call this saga “The Empire State Strikes back” and remember “As go California, so goes the nation. It has been proven to be more than just a slogan. We celebrate the shellacking that the message  associated with November 4th represented to the GOP and MAGA nationwide. And this is just the beginning……..

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            Sharlee01posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

            I see where you’re coming from, and I actually think both sides are taking risks right now. I agree that sometimes you don’t know how a leader will perform until you see their ideas in action, that’s true whether we’re talking about Mawdani or Trump. Voters are clearly looking for change, and that’s why candidates who represent something different from the establishment, on either side, tend to gain traction.
            
            Still, I think it’s worth remembering that big swings in either direction can have consequences, and sometimes the “experiment” ends up teaching us hard lessons. Socilism has a poor track record.
            
            I saw only a couple of surprises on Tuesday, not sure if one can call a blue city electing a blue mayor a victory.  But do see it as a victory for those who hope to give sociium a go.

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               Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

               When you consider that roughly 40% of NY NY residents are foreign born...
               And NY NY is one of the most expensive places to live in...
               And NY NY is home to some of the most leftist elites around...
               
               The results should be no surprise... if anything, I'm surprised it was that close... considering Cuomo had worn out his welcome in NY a while ago.

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                  Sharlee01posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                  I predicted it would be close. And breaking down the votes, Coumo and Curtis pulled half the votes cast. (trust me, I did  the math)  I would say that is an indication that we do have half not buying into what Mamdania was selling. And yes, Coumo had long worn out his welcome--- so they held their noses.
                  
                  I do think Mamdani made a lot of promises that are all but impossible to keep.

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               Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

               I hear you, Sharlee, but let’s face it this President, his style and policies are unprecedented and perhaps people are not ready for this either? That could well be part of the message sent this last November 4th. I don’t believe that support for gansta Capitalism and authoritarianism is going to win many over any more than your opinion regarding socialism.
               
               It is a victory in New York because the mainstream Democrat easily expected to win did not which may indicate a shift to the left for the party in New York and elsewhere. It may be considered an ominous message for Republicans that will be reflected in the level of resistance expected from their adversaries in the future.
               
               For MY Democrats, business as usual will not answer……

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                  gmwilliamsposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                  No, Mamdani's election to mayor is THE VERY WORST thing that has happened.   Crime is going to escalate because of his anti-police policies.  Business will leave New York because his aim is to exorbitantly tax the rich.   New York City needs a tough law & order mayor like Giuliani.  When Giuliani was mayor, New York City was the BEST.   Mark my words, Mamdani is going to turn New York City into a big --------------.

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                     Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                     We will see…….

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                  Sharlee01posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                  I hear what you’re saying, but I’m not sure I completely follow the logic. You suggest that this past November 4th sent a message about the President’s style or policies being “unprecedented” or perhaps too much for the public, but what specifically in the elections indicates that? In many areas, the results seemed to reflect long-standing patterns: blue staying blue and red holding ground where expected. Was there really a measurable shift away from traditional voting behavior, or could the outcomes just be normal political continuity?
                  
                  Also, regarding New York, you point to a “shift to the left” because the mainstream Democrat underperformed. but how much of that was due to local factors, individual candidates, or voter turnout rather than a broader ideological swing? And if the same logic is applied to Republicans, are we assuming that any unexpected outcome is a warning about “resistance” from opponents, or could it simply reflect routine election variability?
                  
                  We saw a few Democrats win a Mississippi flipped two state Senate seats and one state House seat in a special election. But, Miss is a very Red state. Mississippi Republican Party still holds the majority in both chambers of the state legislature for now, but they have lost their super‑majority in the Senate.

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                     Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                     What other explanation can explain the superlative success the Dems had enjoyed in this dry run, after Trump has held the office for not even a year? Trump has only become increasingly unpopular from our side of the ravine.
                     
                     Maybe, I should share this to give depth and breadth to the nature of the Democratic victories, last Tuesday
                     
                     https://www.npr.org/2025/11/05/nx-s1-55 … ocrats-win
                     
                     I think that this phenomenon is anything but normal. The fact that a man coming out of virtually nowhere can run down establishment champions and become mayor sends a pretty strong message about the status quo, which Trump and MAGA represent from the perspective of the left. I would be crazy to not recognize that the vote reflects discontent on the current direction of the country and the administration. This being revealed so early in the game, what can be expected during midterms? It may portend an even more difficult attempt for Trump and the Republicans to shore up what has always proven to be traditional losses in Congress that has always been to the detriment of the party in power. Their attempt to gerrymander may well backfire. The power of blue has even touched ruby red Mississippi.

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                        Sharlee01posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                        I don’t think it’s any surprise that a deep-blue city elected a Democrat for mayor. Did anyone really expect a Republican to have a chance in that race? Everything unfolded pretty much as expected. Now, if a Democrat had won in a solid red state, that would’ve been noteworthy. But Tuesday’s results seemed like the status quo to me.
                        
                        It’s also no surprise to see Mamdani’s rise, given how much of the Democratic Party has been leaning toward socialism. We’re seeing the same trend among many Democrats in Congress, who continue to move further left. I think 2028 will be telling; whether voters ultimately lean left or right may depend on who actually shows up to vote. In New York, we already saw a clear split over whether socialism would carry the day.
                        
                        It is clear that many in New York, at least half who voted, have spoken, and they are willing to give Mamdani a chance to prove his ideas. Time will tell.

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                           Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                           No, it is not unusual for a Dem to win as mayor in New York, but why Mamdani instead of Cuomo?

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                              Sharlee01posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                              I could write a book on why they rejected Coumo. Here is my honest opinion. I think Cuomo’s loss was almost inevitable given a combination of factors. His past controversies, including the sexual harassment allegations and the AG’s report, clearly damaged his political credibility. Running as an independent instead of under the Democratic Party banner also weakened his base in a city where party affiliation matters. Voters seemed ready for a new direction, and his opponent, Zohran Mamdani, ran a dynamic campaign that energized people seeking change. Cuomo’s campaign struggled to connect with voters’ current priorities, and his messaging about experience and competence felt stale. On top of that, his handling of COVID as governor, which was heavily criticized for underreporting nursing home deaths, likely left a lasting negative impression. Altogether, his controversies, campaign missteps, and the electorate’s desire for fresh leadership made his rejection unsurprising.

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                                 Willowarborposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                                 And the kiss of death? Trump endorsed him at the end...

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                                    Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                                    The kiss of death is the direction the Democratic Party is going...
                                    The adults in the room, that are not delusional, are starting to see it...
                                    
                                    ‘Real Time’ Crowd Roars for Bill Maher's Brutal Message for Democrats
                                    https://youtu.be/85UUU1C9QHY?si=8MKEvggPrpHldV7X

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                                       Willowarborposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                                       It's pretty simple..
                                       
                                       

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                                          Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                                          It is pretty simple...
                                          
                                          Its not about Trump ... its not about Obama ... per se ... what is at the heart of our problem?
                                          
                                          What causes 25% inflation to occur in ONE year like it did a couple years back?
                                          
                                          Do you know what our Government is spending the MOST money on today?
                                          
                                          Interest.
                                          
                                          That is correct, go and check it out if you want.
                                          
                                          We spend more on Interest for our Debt than we do on Defense or anything else.
                                          
                                          So... where do you think our economy is going from here?
                                          
                                          Here is a interesting perspective, give this young woman a few moments of your time and listen to what she is saying (timestamped to the particular statement of interest) for about 5 minutes:
                                          
                                          https://youtu.be/yWCHnjCHGbM?t=182

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                                             Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                                             Are we making excuses now, Ken. You right wing types complained about Biden “inflation” but want me to excuse Trump’s because of so called differing circumstances? He has a year to deliver results or people will lose patience and neutralize both him and his policies in the next midterms.
                                             
                                             What gives this woman any authority besides her mouthing off on the web? What credibility should I give to her opinion? Who is she and why does she matter?

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                                                Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                                                The Biden Administration was filled with fools, warhawks, and lunatic Leftists... they left the country in miserable condition... they doubled our Social Security Net expenses by putting millions of NON-AMERICANS on the roles.
                                                
                                                The Democratic Party has become the party of doom for America... its traditions, its economy, its sovereignty.  The Progressive wing must be defeated, must be rooted out of our political system, before the nation is irrevocably damaged beyond recovery...
                                                
                                                We are pretty much at that point now... which is why I have been saying... this Administration gets it done... or the goose is cooked. 
                                                
                                                As a Nation we must recognize this and do what must be done... or we walk down the road that other nations have walked... like the Nazi movement ... or the Communist movement in China ... once they get rolling we are doomed if the Progressives aren't thoroughly displaced... soon... and with conviction.

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                              Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                              Simple...check out the demographics of who voted for whom.
                              
                              It is the 40% of the population that is foreign born and the well off Leftists/feminists that voted for him... While the born and raised NYers went for Cuomo... minus the noted extreme Left.
                              
                              There is more than one write up on this. It should be easy to track down.

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         gmwilliamsposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

         Totally agree.   After New York City has descended into the near abyss,  a tough Republican will become mayor.   People will welcome this Republican after Democratic disasters as they previously welcomed Giuliani in the 1990s.

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            Sharlee01posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

            Grace,  I share your view,  New Yorkers will soon realize they were handed a bill of goods. He made promises that he doesn’t actually have the authority to deliver. He seems to have a silver tongue, but words alone won’t fix the city’s problems. I think you’re right: New Yorkers will be looking for a mayor with strong common sense, and they deserve a governor with the same.

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      Willowarborposted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

      Let's be clear. Communism, socialism and Democratic socialism are all different ideologies.

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      Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

      Well, i guess that the people have spoken, this showdown was hinted of during the “Wallstreet” movement a few years ago and was in my opinion inevitable that a candidate like Mamdani would come along and challenge the comfy system of the oligarchs and do it with style.

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         Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

         If I were a betting man... and when it comes to finances and preparing for the future, I am, more than most... I would say it is likely we are going to see a HUGE shift left in 2028.
         
         Other than an economic miracle occurring between now and then... and honestly it will be a miracle if the entire economy hasn't another 25-30% hit inflation wise by then...
         
         Look... this SNAP situation has made it pretty clear that there are over 40 million Americans living on benefits that I, and many, Americans have to work a week or more per month to get the equivalent of.
         
         When the people living on government benefits are living as well or better than the people busting their ass all week to survive... the system needs to be completely gutted.
         
         I think many of the people who voted for Trump, as they see these things exposed, are not going to support the Republicans when they cave (and they WILL cave because the Republicans are spineless compared to the Left) and let the Democrats keep all this BS running... especially for the tens of millions of non-Citizens getting these benefits.
         
         Three things could happen... the Trump Administration double down on its efforts to cancel all these BS expenses, and remove the migrants, and remove those from government 'resisting' these efforts..,
         
         If the Trump Administration does this, they will continue to enjoy the support of at least 45% of the Nation... if they do not... they will lose a good chunk of their supporters who want MORE done... not compromise.
         
         So I expect that Trump will not do this... so by 2028 the Republicans will be swept out of Power... giving the Democrats a similar type of majority to what Obama had in his first term.
         
         Then that is it... that is all she wrote... the Democrats by that time will be completely controlled by the extreme Left... and they WILL do all the things they cried that Trump would do to them... and more.
         
         In which case... I will be very glad I still live in Florida... which will probably be the last State to fall to the madness, and hopefully, I will be dead or too senile to care when that time comes.
         
         Like I said 9 months ago... when Trump got back in office... they will succeed, or they will fail... there is no tomorrow for saving the Nation, it is this group, now, or what was America... Private Property... Privacy... Citizen's Rights... all that stuff promised in the Constitution... buh bye.

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            Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

            Perhaps and the huge shift will have been prompted by the Trump administrations and its policies, where now there can be no more room for “moderate” Democrats within this new environment.
            
            If Trump cannot perform an economic miracle between now and next November, he wont have a leg to stand on.
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            Family of
            four
            Average benefit: Approximately $726 per month
            Maximum benefit: $975 per month (for a household with no net income)
            
            That is not $1,800 a month, Ken, did you not say that somewhere?
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            I don’t know, Ken, from my perspective the Democrats have been the most accommodating to my endless irritation. When less affluent Trump supporters get bit on the ass over these benefit cut policies, the din will remind you of air raid sirens.
            
            And our side has grown cahones and cannot be expected to be intimidated by Trump or MAGA policies stances any longer.
            
            I don’t know if I will call it the “extreme left”, but it will be a left that is not defined as accommodators or facilitators of this current regime.
            
            As i said, the rise of the Democrats may well be the only chance left to “right the ship”.

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      gmwilliamsposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

      That is why the sleepers voted for Mamdani.    What were they thinking if they were thinking.  It was those who were unthinking who voted for Mamdani.   New York City is going to be more of a disaster than it was under Adams, MARK MY WORDS.

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   Willowarborposted 4 weeks ago

   He proposes increasing the corporate tax rate to match New Jersey's 11.5% and implementing a flat 2% tax on the city's highest earners.  I don't see a problem with this. Especially after some have openly accepted Trump's new taxes in the form of tariffs... Which we get absolutely nothing for in return.  Saving on transportation or daycare costs puts a good chunk of change back into the economy.

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      wildernessposted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

      He also proposes raising taxes on white neighborhoods.  Just what we need; a racist as governor!

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         Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

         No that’s silly, there was no reference to race in his policy agenda in this matter.

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            Readmikenowposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

            Yes, there was.
            
            Tax the Whites: Mamdani pitches race-based property tax rates for New York City
            
            Mr. Mamdani, whose agenda calls for free day care, free bus rides, government-run grocery stores and raising taxes on millionaires to pay for it all, said the city’s residential property taxes are inequitable. Homeowners living in neighborhoods populated by minorities pay too much in property taxes, and those living in wealthier, Whiter neighborhoods don’t pay enough, he said.
            
            Mr. Mamdani, 34, said the time has come to “shift the burden” from the city’s outer boroughs to “richer” and “Whiter” neighborhoods.
            
            He aims to end the city’s “unbalanced” property tax system, which caps annual increases at 6%.
            
            “The mayor can fix this by pushing class assessment percentages down for everyone and adjusting rates up, effectively lowering tax payments for homeowners in neighborhoods like Jamaica and Brownsville while raising the amount paid in the most expensive Brooklyn brownstones,” Mr. Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for mayor, explains on his campaign website.
            
            https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/20 … rates-new/

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               Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

               No one would be as brazen an provocative as to make such a suggestion. So, i dug further. When i ask the general question this is what I get:
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               No, Zohran Mamdani has not proposed race-based property tax rates for New York City; the claim is false.
               
               His policy discussions include general property tax reform and other measures like income taxes, small business support, and rent freezes, but no race-based taxes have been mentioned.
               Zohran Mamdani's actual proposals:
               
               Mamdani has proposed a 2% income tax on high earners in NYC, property tax reform, reduced fines for small businesses, and rent freezes.
               
               Lack of evidence: There are no credible reports or sources indicating that he has proposed or pitched a race-based property tax system.

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                  Readmikenowposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                  Cred,
                  
                  Here is a direct quote from mamdani himself.
                  
                  "Mr. Mamdani, 34, said the time has come to “shift the burden” from the city’s outer boroughs to “richer” and “Whiter” neighborhoods."
                  
                  "Mamdani has proposed a 2% income tax on high earners in NYC"
                  
                  As someone who dwells in the realm of reality, I know mamdani doesn't have the authority to raise anyone's income tax.  That is up to the NY state government.  The NY governor has repeatedly said she is NOT going to raise taxes.

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                     Willowarborposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                     Unless you live in NYC I'm not sure why there would be any concern? The voters of that city have spoken.

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                        Readmikenowposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                        NYC is the financial capital of the world.
                        
                        If they begin to falter in a big way financially, it is the US taxpayer who will bail them out.
                        
                        NYC is simply too big to let fail. 
                        
                        We will see in a year's time what the people of NYC think of voting in a man who has never held a job or run a company and just lived off the good graces of his parents.
                        
                        His life has been spent in a bubble.  He has no real world experience in anything let alone running a city the size of New York.

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                           Willowarborposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                           What was his position before his win?? Please tell us

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                     Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                     Yes, you are right about the quote and I stand corrected. Addressing the inequity of how these taxes are collected and who should pay more should be stated in terms of economics and not race. Mamdani has proven to be a shrewd politician and I would be surprised to see him make so obvious a declaration. It was a poor choice of words rather than a policy that on the surface I wouldn’t disagree with. I say that disproportionately unequal  property tax rates for different communities need to be adjusted in principle.
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                     Yes, State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani said the time has come to “shift the burden” from the city's outer boroughs to “richer” and “Whiter” neighborhoods, in the context of his proposal for property tax reform.
                     
                     Mamdani, a front-runner for the New York City mayoral election in November 2025, proposed a plan to address the city's inequitable property tax system. He argued that homeowners in minority-populated neighborhoods often pay disproportionately high property taxes, while those in wealthier, predominantly White neighborhoods pay less relative to their property values.
                     
                     He explicitly stated that the goal is to end the "unbalanced" property tax system, suggesting an adjustment that would effectively lower tax payments for homeowners in neighborhoods like Jamaica and Brownsville, while increasing the amount paid for more expensive Brooklyn brownstones and other high-value properties.
                     
                     When asked about using race-related language in his policy, he denied the policy was driven by race, stating, "I think I'm just naming things as they are".
                     
                     Critics of his plan have framed it as a "race-based taxation" scheme.

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   Sharlee01posted 4 weeks ago

   Yes, there were a few surprises, though I’d call them more like ripples. Looking at it this way, the “blue wave” we saw last night wasn’t anything new. It mirrored the political patterns those districts have shown for decades.  Honestly, the results weren’t shocking, nor was the fact that the winners leaned left. In short, blue stayed blue, and that really came as no surprise.

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      Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

      What thrilling is that after 2024, it looks like we are getting are “mojo” back.

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   Willowarborposted 4 weeks ago

   Abigail Spanberger is replacing a republican governor in Virginia and as far as State Senate/House seats, 3 Republican seats were turned over to Democrats in Mississippi.... First time in 13 years.

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      Credence2posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

      Ask the GOP and MAGA if they are capable of reading in between the lines?

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   Willowarborposted 3 weeks ago

   The idea that the wealthy will flee is a false narrative.. hasn't happened in the past

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      Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

      Over 545,000 New Yorkers left the state in 2022 —headed for Florida, Texas and farther: census bureau
      https://nypost.com/2023/10/24/news/over … us-bureau/
      
      In 2024, 56% of recorded moves were out of New York state, indicating a trend of increasing outmigration. Overall, the population decline in New York has been notable, with various reports highlighting the high cost of living and other factors contributing to this trend.
      
      People are Leaving NY in Droves and Families with Children Top the List
      https://southshorepress.com/stories/665 … p-the-list
      
      Nearly 39% of the resident population in New York City is foreign-born.
      
      What’s Behind New York’s Population Swings
      https://www.city-journal.org/article/ne … sus-bureau
      
      Boosted by a surge in foreign migrant border-crossing, New York State’s population has rebounded from its post-pandemic lows since 2022.
      
      The rise attributed to moves across the nation’s borders—reflecting the looser enforcement of the Biden administration following a significant reduction in crossings during Donald Trump’s first presidential term.
      
      States like CA and NY are losing American Citizens by the hundreds of thousands per year now (post 2020) and those numbers are being replaced by foreign migrants.
      
      These people are here for government support, free housing, free food, free stuff, and will vote accordingly.
      
      The flight from NY of American Citizens will most definitely continue.

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         gmwilliamsposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

         I KNOW people who left New York City because of the Democratic system.  It isn't propaganda at all but reality.

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   IslandBitesposted 12 days ago

   Following months of trading insults, Trump offers Zohran Mamdani nothing but praise after their first meeting
   
   Trump said he would even be comfortable moving back to New York City and living there with Mamdani as mayor, saying he was surprised how much they had in common.
   
   “I met with a man who’s a very rational person,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office following the private Friday afternoon meeting. “I met with a man who ... really wants to see New York be great again.”
   
   “I’ll really be cheering for him,” Trump added
   
   When asked by a reporter, Trump even said he would be comfortable living in New York City with Mamdani as mayor, saying they had more in common than he had expected.
   
   “Yeah, I would, especially after the meeting,” Trump said. “Absolutely. We agree on a lot more than I would’ve thought. I want him to do a great job, and we’ll help him do a great job.”
   
   Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and close Trump ally, questioned why Mamdani received a warmer welcome at the White House than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
   
   "If socialists are doing a good job, then I guess nobody needs to vote them out during the midterms," Loomer tweeted. "If you’re a Republican, why not just stay home in 2026 and 2028 since Mamdani’s policies are amazing? I’m confused. No need to oppose the left I guess. I guess socialism is 'comfortable' now… No need to vote for the GOP in 2026 is the message I’m getting from that. Am I missing something?"
   
   And Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., a Trump ally who is running for governor in New York, said she disagreed with Trump's assessment of the mayor-elect, who is heavily featured in her campaign. Trump said he did not believe Mamdani was a "jihadist," which Stefanik has said repeatedly.
   
   "We all want NYC to succeed," Stefanik said in a statement. "But we’ll have to agree to disagree on this one. If he walks like a jihadist, if he talks like a jihadist, if he campaigns like a jihadist, if he supports jihadists, he’s a jihadist."
   
   
   

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   Sharlee01posted 12 days ago

   Just my view
   
   I watched Trump’s meeting with Mamdani, and honestly, it seemed more productive than I expected. Despite all the sharp words they’ve exchanged publicly, they actually found a lot of common ground on key issues like housing, affordability, and public safety. Trump even admitted, “We agreed a lot more than I would have thought,” and Mamdani said the meeting was “focused on a shared purpose … serving New Yorkers.”
   
   What really stood out to me was how cordial it looked; there were jokes, friendly pats on the shoulder, and genuine respect. Trump even said he’s “helping him, not hurting him,” which shows he sees real value in Mamdani succeeding. Mamdani didn’t back away from his ideology, but he made it clear he’s willing to work with Trump where it matters, especially on making life more affordable in New York.
   
   The media, of course, is playing up the “unlikely alliance” angle; two political opposites meeting is always a story that sells. But I don’t think that means this was just for show. The substance seems real, and Trump publicly praised Mamdani, even after calling him a “communist lunatic” in the past, so maybe this was more than a photo-op.  Who knows.

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      wildernessposted 11 days agoin reply to this

      What I got out of it was the they agree on many of the goals.  They are worlds apart in how to reach those goals, and as soon as Mamdani wants a few billion "free" federal tax dollars to give away the show will end.

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      Readmikenowposted 11 days agoin reply to this

      Shar,
      
      What I saw was the shrewd political intelligence of President Donald Trump.  He knows the popularity of Mamdani in NYC and in the democrat party.  If he were to challenge Mamdani or dismiss him, that would have given huge amounts of fuel to the democrats coming into the midterms.
      
      What President Donald Trump did was to negate their obsession battle cry to get Republicans after what they did to their star Mamdani.
      
      I don't know what will come of this but I know that President Donald Trump deflated a lot of the air from their rage machine against Republicans.
      
      He is brilliant.

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         Sharlee01posted 11 days agoin reply to this

         I completely agree with you. Trump’s political instincts are on full display. He understands exactly how popular Mamdani is within NYC and the Democratic Party, and he also knows how quickly the media and Democrats would have weaponized any harsh response from him. If he had gone after Mamdani directly, it would have fed their narrative and handed them a fresh round of outrage to carry into the midterms.
         
         Instead, Trump did something far smarter — he refused to give them the dramatic reaction they were hoping for. By doing that, he took the wind out of their sails.
         
         I can’t predict how this will all play out, but I do know this: Trump defused a huge amount of their planned outrage before it could even be launched. That’s not luck — that’s strategy. He knows how to shut down their narrative before it gains traction.
         
         Honestly, it was brilliant.

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         Ken Burgessposted 10 days agoin reply to this

         Yeah... hard to rage against the most sexist, racist, tyrant to ever live... when you go cheese it up with him first chance you get.
         
         Obviously Mamdani is not the man they will be backing for their 2028 far-left manifesto-like campaign.

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