Mamdami like Obama & Tudeau illustrates the fundamental problem with the left: form over substance
The left demonstrates time and again that they really aren't about substance or logical consistency in any meaningful way, and certainly don't mind getting raped as long as they get sweet talked before. They would rather have someone speak in dulcet tones and impose their anti-American will than someone speak in a brash tone and advocate on their behalf, particularly if that person is a white man. Just make sure that the talking points are distributed by CNN and MSNBC so they don't get socially shamed - the ultimate sin. Because appearing to be part of the intelligentsia is more important than rational independent thought.
Now that the left's race-baiting approach has been neutered, the left, who can't stand organized religion in the form of Christianity, almost assuredly will take up the First Amendment to defend this charlatan.
23 years after 9/11, New Yorkers put an anti-American radical Islamist on the ballot to potentially run the largest and most important city in the country. Think about that.
Sadly, New Yorkers have to rely on Eric Adams to save the day,
Link: Splash
Replies to: Mamdami like Obama & Tudeau illustrates the fundamental problem with the left: form over substance
Mamdani is basically highlighting what the linked Fed chart is showing us...life in America is great
for the very wealthy...not so much for the ever increasing majority. Trump is all about serving the WANTS of the wealthiest Americans...not the NEEDS of everyone else. There's nothing "Anti-American" about that...certainly, FDR wouldn't be considered Anti-American, and he ushered in all sorts of changes from the previous Laissez-Faire approach of the Republican Party. Let's see what happens in this race.
Link: https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/chart/
Do you want the Democrat Party to select more candidates like Mamdani, or fewer like him?
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Well he doesn't have a criminal record and hasn't been accused of sexual assault or fraud, so let's
give him a chance to see what he can do.
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You avoided answering. But you defend him. Why? Do you like his views, or just his party?
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I gave a dig at your horrendous choice of Donald Trump...but as for Mamdani, NYC has had a cast of
characters in the past (e.g. Rudy Giuliani)...I like his attention to Wealth Inequality...he's a great communicator, so let's just see how he does. BTW, there's still an election to be won, and Mario is staying in it, facing the recently pardoned Mayor Adams, so it's early yet to go ballistic over this young newcomer.
One other thing...on the issue of his religion...let's not forget that tens of thousands of Afghani Muslims risked and some sacrificed, their lives to save American lives, and my wife and I met some great Muslims when we helped them get settled in the Bay Area...got invited to their daughter's Muslim wedding and had a great time. Let's stop knee jerking opposition to anyone who isn't Christian/Catholic...there are HUGE differences within the Muslim faith...just as within the Christian/Catholic faith.
Please post a link to yourself showing contributions of billionaires to Kamala's campaign & Dems
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See my response to Cheeks...
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That is what they call special pleasing. But, but, but …
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You can't honestly believe that every single billionaire is cut from the same cloth...admit it, some
are great philanthropists concerned about the welfare of others, while some are greedy as all get out and don't care a whit about anyone else...you know who I'm talking about.
There's no difference in the party's catering to the wealthiest Americans.
Those billionaires for Dems support increased taxes on corporations and the wealthiest Americans...
The GOP billionaires do not. Not all billionaires are cut from the same cloth...just ask Bill Gates and Warren Buffett...as opposed to Elon Musk and Peter Thiel.
There is a difference...a BIG Difference...and that's what Mamdami is speaking to.
Hilarious, how much did Bill Gates make during the pandemic
The pandemic itself made how many billionaires?
The tax thing is a red Herring. Billionaires are created and the wealth gap grows during every administration the last 2 decades. We need a 3rd, non-captured party.
I don't agree...Bill Gates and his former wife, Melinda, have been incredibly generous philanthropic
billionaires...as opposed to Donald J. Trump who can't wait to cheat the next mark out of his/her $$...even his 'Charitable Foundation' was a Fraud.
Incredible how bad you are at judging character...mind boggling, actually.
You like "your" billionaires, proving my point.
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I simply proved that some billionaires care about others while some don’t.
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Some are better at virtue signaling to keep you folks in line.
Oprah at the DNC whining about white privilege was also particularly good.
Bill Gates' $100M in philanthropic donations is more like "Walking the Talk" than Virtue Signaling.
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His net worth went from $86B in 2017 to $117B now.
$100M.is nothing, doesn't even come close to Catholic tithing standards.
My apologies...change the "M" to a "B"...
...here's an AI response to the question of how much $$ Bill Gates has given to philanthropic causes...
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AI Overview
Bill Gates has donated over $100 billion to philanthropic causes through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he co-founded with his then-wife, according to PBS NewsHour. He has pledged to donate virtually all of his wealth through the foundation, which includes the balance of the endowment and his future contributions, with an expected total of over $200 billion to be spent by 2045. The foundation, which has been instrumental in global health initiatives like developing new vaccines and fighting diseases, is set to close at the end of 2045.
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Sorry about that...
Which AI do you use?
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Google the question for yourself…”How much money has Bill Gates donated to philanthropic causes?”…
Let us know what you find.
We'll set Gates aside, you still have 82 Billionaires to defend.
And it's funny you're too embarrassed to name the AI.
Be grateful. Most leftist governments seize and hold power through violence and repression.
As we've seen in this country... once they are elected, they f*ck things up and are then voted out.
I’m grateful that we have the Second Amendment
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But this guy reminds me a LOT of Obama - clearly backed by PTB's to come out of nowhere w no resume.
The Handlers of the Dem party have plans for this guy. Whether it's Soros or Obama, or whomever, there is money and power behind this guy to come in and win like this. Just like in Chicago with Obama. I fear they see this as a stepping stone.
This guy represents the future of the Democrat Party by those who control the levers of a party that has shown that it is willing to simply appoint rather than elect its' candidates.
Nothing like Obama…
This guy makes Obama seem like a right wing loon. IMO, he’s way too much of a socialist to succeed on the national level. He’s also a Muslim savage and contrary to Trumper belief, Obama was not a Muslim.
100% - make an extremist seem mainstream through polish and telling people what they want to hear
Then rely on the left’s top-down conformity and fear of being cancelled to carry the day.
p < .05
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That’s fair
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Sorry, I was just agreeing.
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I know.
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The Democrat party has no central control, are wandering around blindly and are very fractionalized.
This dude is a media phenomenon who will alienate the Jewish base of the party... which is where their money has come from for decades.
At least Dem lawmakers aren't subjected to physical threats on them and their families to stay in
line like their GOP counterparts...(substantiated by GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski, and some unnamed GOP Representatives)
Much like the working class, I think the left is ready to discard the Jews
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Dem politicians hate one another more than they do Republicans.
It's all about optimizing their individual opportunities.
From your lips to God's ear...
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