Mandami

Quote: missedhervee

I guess I am surprised that an avowed democratic socialist was allowed to run as a democrat.

The Democrat Socialists of America exist as a political and activist organization in the USA but it seems they have no party in their own name.

Dunno, just strikes me as "odd."

Ron Paul did a grass roots campaign, but he had run successfully as a Republican prior to that. Mamdami had no reputation to run on.

Well, he did, but not enough to get the kind of backing he probably would have needed on his own.

Quote: missedhervee

I guess I am surprised that an avowed democratic socialist was allowed to run as a democrat.

The Democrat Socialists of America exist as a political and activist organization in the USA but it seems they have no party in their own name.

Not the first time.

Our first black Mayor, David Dinkins was elected running as a Democrat and a Democratic Soclalist.

AOC is another.

List of Democratic Socialists of America public officeholders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Democratic_Socialists_of_America_public_officeholders

Quote: Tanko

Not the first time.

Our first black Mayor, David Dinkins was elected running as a Democrat and a Democratic Soclalist.

AOC is another.

List of Democratic Socialists of America public officeholders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Democratic_Socialists_of_America_public_officeholders

Gee
3 out of 435 in the US House
Less then 1%
That's not a movement
That's an insignificant sliver ROTFL

Frank Sinatra's "New York New York" update

Quote:

NEW YORK, NY — In his first official act as mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani moved the mayor's office under a children's hospital.

The mayor's office had been located at New York City Hall since 1812, but Mamdani was determined to relocate it when he learned it wasn't strategically positioned behind human shields. "This place doesn't meet our needs for a headquarters," he said, seemingly unaware that it was not American practice to line the walls with sick children.

Quote: fleaswatter

That’s a REAL LOL!

I’ve listened to him. He is a GREAT orator. He’s saying the right things. His policies will be abject failures, but the voters want to give it a shot.

Federal. State. City. Sales. Real estate. Corporate.

Pay these taxes and you can ride our buses for free!

A house GOP lawmaker is proposing a bill to block federal funds to NYC so long as Mamdani is mayor.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/new-mamdani-act-would-block-federal-funds-to-nyc-after-socialist-s-inauguration/ar-AA1PWvNJ?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=690cf9b251a6420d83eb70f130715424&ei=21

Let the games begin...

bwa ha ha ha

MAGA is livid and furious
They just found out Mamdani is requiring ALL schools in NYC teach Arabic numerals
The horror lol

Quote: terapined1

MAGA is livid and furious
They just found out Mamdani is requiring ALL schools in NYC teach Arabic numerals
The horror lol

Stealing!

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I'm a Democrat but I'm not at all happy about Mandami

I couldn't care less about his ethnicity or where he was born or the fact that he's a Muslim

I care about the fact that he is a Socialist

that is NOT what the Democratic Party is about

in electing Mandami Democrats in NYC have given Republicans a beautiful opportunity to mock and belittle Democrats


"AI Overview

The Democratic Party is not a socialist party. Its official platform and the majority of its members support a mixed-market economy, a political system known broadly as capitalism with a strong social safety net.

Key distinctions include:

Official Stance: Democratic leaders, such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have explicitly stated that they "reject socialism" and that it is "not the view of the Democratic Party".

Core Ideology: The party's ideology generally favors government regulation of the economy to protect consumers, workers, and the environment, along with social welfare programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and national health insurance proposals. These are generally considered center-left or liberal policies, not socialist ones.

Definition of Socialism: True socialism typically involves public or worker ownership of the means of production and the economy being largely controlled by the state. The Democratic Party does not advocate for this and supports the existence of private property and private enterprise.

Political Rhetoric: The term "socialism" has been used by political opponents, particularly Republicans for decades to criticize Democratic proposals for expanding the role of the federal government or social programs, such as national health insurance or New Deal programs. "

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