Well, clearly the only viable alternative is a civil war with thousands of dead. Because clearly nothing has changed in the Democratic camp, since - as we know - Marry Sheffield, Michelle Wu, and Zohran Mamdani are all, famously, in the capitalist pockets of Big Business, right?
Those are all mayors. With the exception of Zohran, by virtue of how massive NYC is, none have the ability to meaningfully influence federal politics. Your counterpoint just proves it’s the Democrats functioning as the graveyard of leftist movements as they were designed to be. They have to allow meaningless wins to frustrate momentum.
After decades of capitalists being elected, finally some of the most socialist people in the history of US win, and you’re like “nah, nothing of importance has changed”.
Come on, bruv!
Also, calling the mayor of NY a “meaningless win” is certainly a vibe…
Zohran has already condemned the righteous Palestinian resistance and caved to pressure from the national security state in having the NYPD Commissioner report to him directly instead of a subordinate.
My hope for Zohran is that he moderately decreases the cost of living for the people of New York. I don’t expect a socialist revolution, though I’m ready and hopeful to be proven wrong.
Am I wrong that they have no meaningful influence over federal politics?
Zohran has already condemned the righteous Palestinian resistance
You’re confused, I think? He condemned and revoked some pro-Israeli decrees.
caved to pressure from the national security state in having the NYPD Commissioner report to him directly instead of a subordinate
Are you a bot? This sentence makes no sense. Even ignoring the fact that the NYPD Commissioner is a civilian who is appointed by and reports to the mayor (and that’s been the case since the 19th century), your sentence seems to suggest that the Commissioner should be reporting to their subordinate? Which is impossible? Unless you mean “Mamdani’s subordinate”, which - again - makes no sense, because the Commissioner is supposed to report to the mayor, and you’d think it’s good that a new, socialist mayor wants to keep close tabs on the famously racist and brutal police force?
Am I wrong that they have no meaningful influence over federal politics?
You’re completely blind to the fact that Americans have - for the first time in recent history - voted for a socialist platform. That’s the change.
Sure, I’m a bot, whatever helps you sleep at night. But using my immense artificial intelligence known as “a brain”, I can break that sentence down for you further:
“caved to pressure” means “acquiesced to demands”
“the national security state” refers to the political forces pushing broad surveillance and “pre-crime” approaches which was largely formed following Sep 11, 2001
“the NYPD Commissioner” is the head of the fascist New York Police Department state-sanctioned gang
“report to him directly instead of a subordinate” hopefully requires no elucidation, as that seems pretty straightforward
Even ignoring the fact that the NYPD Commissioner is a civilian
All police are civilians lmao, what point are you trying to make? She’s the head of the brutal gang.
who is appointed by and reports to the mayor (and that’s been the case since the 19th century), your sentence seems to suggest that the Commissioner should be reporting to their subordinate? Which is impossible? Unless you mean “Mamdani’s subordinate”, which - again - makes no sense, because the Commissioner is supposed to report to the mayor, and you’d think it’s good that a new, socialist mayor wants to keep close tabs on the famously racist and brutal police force?
Mamdani stated previously that she would be reporting to the Deputy Mayor, which would’ve better insulated him from political pressure to conform with the aforementioned state-sanctioned gang. More info here.
You’re completely blind to the fact that Americans have - for the first time in recent history - voted for a socialist platform. That’s the change.
I’m not blind, I’m unimpressed. It’s not a socialist platform, it’s Democratic Socialism. We had actual socialists running multiple cities in America in the past. Wake me up when we get there or to federal influence - until then, I maintain that it’s all theater. A pressure valve to help guarantee the momentum towards actual change is deflated before it can come to a head.
I advocate for violence all the time. That’s because I hate them.
I think it’s silly to prolong this. They are doing damage by the day.
Yeah, you guys should just speedrun to “martial law and no midterm elections”, that would make everything better.
They don’t need actual violence to declare martial law and suspend elections. They can just lie.
They don’t lie, just the other day they found Sadam’s WMDs.
Oh no, we might not get the chance to vote in Democrats so they can…
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write a strongly worded letter then send another $2 billion to Israel!
Well, clearly the only viable alternative is a civil war with thousands of dead. Because clearly nothing has changed in the Democratic camp, since - as we know - Marry Sheffield, Michelle Wu, and Zohran Mamdani are all, famously, in the capitalist pockets of Big Business, right?
Those are all mayors. With the exception of Zohran, by virtue of how massive NYC is, none have the ability to meaningfully influence federal politics. Your counterpoint just proves it’s the Democrats functioning as the graveyard of leftist movements as they were designed to be. They have to allow meaningless wins to frustrate momentum.
Fuck me, you can’t be serious…
After decades of capitalists being elected, finally some of the most socialist people in the history of US win, and you’re like “nah, nothing of importance has changed”.
Come on, bruv!
Also, calling the mayor of NY a “meaningless win” is certainly a vibe…
Zohran has already condemned the righteous Palestinian resistance and caved to pressure from the national security state in having the NYPD Commissioner report to him directly instead of a subordinate.
My hope for Zohran is that he moderately decreases the cost of living for the people of New York. I don’t expect a socialist revolution, though I’m ready and hopeful to be proven wrong.
Am I wrong that they have no meaningful influence over federal politics?
You’re confused, I think? He condemned and revoked some pro-Israeli decrees.
Are you a bot? This sentence makes no sense. Even ignoring the fact that the NYPD Commissioner is a civilian who is appointed by and reports to the mayor (and that’s been the case since the 19th century), your sentence seems to suggest that the Commissioner should be reporting to their subordinate? Which is impossible? Unless you mean “Mamdani’s subordinate”, which - again - makes no sense, because the Commissioner is supposed to report to the mayor, and you’d think it’s good that a new, socialist mayor wants to keep close tabs on the famously racist and brutal police force?
You’re completely blind to the fact that Americans have - for the first time in recent history - voted for a socialist platform. That’s the change.
No, I am not confused.
Sure, I’m a bot, whatever helps you sleep at night. But using my immense artificial intelligence known as “a brain”, I can break that sentence down for you further:
All police are civilians lmao, what point are you trying to make? She’s the head of the brutal gang.
Mamdani stated previously that she would be reporting to the Deputy Mayor, which would’ve better insulated him from political pressure to conform with the aforementioned state-sanctioned gang. More info here.
I’m not blind, I’m unimpressed. It’s not a socialist platform, it’s Democratic Socialism. We had actual socialists running multiple cities in America in the past. Wake me up when we get there or to federal influence - until then, I maintain that it’s all theater. A pressure valve to help guarantee the momentum towards actual change is deflated before it can come to a head.