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Socialism is the opposite of a people powered movement. Everything is government ran and owned. How is that powered by the people? Sounds more like a bunch of naive fools giving power and money to government bureaucrats who will waste it and spend it all just like every other socialism attempt
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Socialism is the opposite of a people powered movement. Everything is government ran and owned. How is that powered by the people? Sounds more like a bunch of naive fools giving power and money to government bureaucrats who will waste it and spend it all just like every other socialism attempt
And billionaires do not have physical capital. They have assets. Of which those assets are responsible for over 30% of the jobs in the US.
November 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
And billionaires do not have physical capital. They have assets. Of which those assets are responsible for over 30% of the jobs in the US.
Nordic model nations have a 15%-25% sales tax on all goods including a 15% consumption tax at the grocery store lol. Consumption taxes are for everyone, not just the rich.
November 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Nordic model nations have a 15%-25% sales tax on all goods including a 15% consumption tax at the grocery store lol. Consumption taxes are for everyone, not just the rich.
Considering it’s never worked and never will due to the economics of taxation vs public contractor costs (i.e. prevailing wage requirements). It’s a good idea in theory but as many learn it’s not sustainable. The Nordic models are currently cutting spending due to their working population decline
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Considering it’s never worked and never will due to the economics of taxation vs public contractor costs (i.e. prevailing wage requirements). It’s a good idea in theory but as many learn it’s not sustainable. The Nordic models are currently cutting spending due to their working population decline
Mamdani publicly admits to not obeying federal law via sanctuary cities. Which is also draining the cities funding. Refuse follow straight forward law like immigration what else will he let slide.
October 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Mamdani publicly admits to not obeying federal law via sanctuary cities. Which is also draining the cities funding. Refuse follow straight forward law like immigration what else will he let slide.
The founding fathers never intended for the government to work that fast. They make laws, they obey the laws, they enforce the law, and protect the people. Many of the politicians are bought by the corrupt corporations. They are given slaps on the wrist for wrong doing.
October 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The founding fathers never intended for the government to work that fast. They make laws, they obey the laws, they enforce the law, and protect the people. Many of the politicians are bought by the corrupt corporations. They are given slaps on the wrist for wrong doing.
lol, all government favors the elite no matter what country you live in. You want bigger government and i want to cut the government size by 75% and eradicate government bureaucracy and government funded NGOs.
October 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
lol, all government favors the elite no matter what country you live in. You want bigger government and i want to cut the government size by 75% and eradicate government bureaucracy and government funded NGOs.
This is just one example of many. NYC has plenty of room to build up. But lacks the cost effectives to allow builders to build. NYC needs to clean up their codes to make it more consistent while streamlining the permitting process. Permitting fees in NYC should be cut to 0.003% of total project cost
October 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
This is just one example of many. NYC has plenty of room to build up. But lacks the cost effectives to allow builders to build. NYC needs to clean up their codes to make it more consistent while streamlining the permitting process. Permitting fees in NYC should be cut to 0.003% of total project cost
No, it’s the failure of NYC policies around building that has driven prices up. One example being, NYC incentivizes building anything 4 units & under, & punishes you if you want to build more units (i.e. the ANNY program or 485-X). When building bulk production provides the best bang for large GCs)
October 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
No, it’s the failure of NYC policies around building that has driven prices up. One example being, NYC incentivizes building anything 4 units & under, & punishes you if you want to build more units (i.e. the ANNY program or 485-X). When building bulk production provides the best bang for large GCs)
Look at the UK. The Labor party has been in control for over a year. They said they would 1.5 million new houses. Guess how many they have started? ZERO. But they have 36k in planning stages. Where as if you make it easier for the private sector to build they’d meet that quota in a year.
October 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Look at the UK. The Labor party has been in control for over a year. They said they would 1.5 million new houses. Guess how many they have started? ZERO. But they have 36k in planning stages. Where as if you make it easier for the private sector to build they’d meet that quota in a year.
If you want to attract people to your city then you don’t want homeless people living in public transit facilities (e.g. trains, train stations, etc.). All it will do is drive the working class to find alternative transportation options.
October 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
If you want to attract people to your city then you don’t want homeless people living in public transit facilities (e.g. trains, train stations, etc.). All it will do is drive the working class to find alternative transportation options.
If you want cheaper houses, there is only one option. Which is governments exit from any housing development program. NYC needs to cut regulations and bureaucracy in the building department and let the private sector compete (aka capitalism).
October 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
If you want cheaper houses, there is only one option. Which is governments exit from any housing development program. NYC needs to cut regulations and bureaucracy in the building department and let the private sector compete (aka capitalism).
free transportation would end up attracting homeless to camp over the winters. Mamdani stated this isn’t true citing a study involving 5 buses.
October 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
free transportation would end up attracting homeless to camp over the winters. Mamdani stated this isn’t true citing a study involving 5 buses.
Just look at the Canadian is housing market. It ranks near the top (in cost) in almost every building category. Why? cuz government is involved.
October 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Just look at the Canadian is housing market. It ranks near the top (in cost) in almost every building category. Why? cuz government is involved.
That’s fine. But Just look around you. Anything government ran is poorly mismanaged. I like some of his ideas on criminal justice reform and mental health. But anytime you hear about government getting involved in housing, then you should run.
October 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
That’s fine. But Just look around you. Anything government ran is poorly mismanaged. I like some of his ideas on criminal justice reform and mental health. But anytime you hear about government getting involved in housing, then you should run.
I don’t like Cuomo at all. This might be 2 of the worst selections for Mayor by the Dems that I’ve ever seen.
October 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I don’t like Cuomo at all. This might be 2 of the worst selections for Mayor by the Dems that I’ve ever seen.
Not that I don’t like the guy. But if you want cheaper prices, then remove government from the equation and you’ll get lower prices. New York doesn’t have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. More government intervention means higher prices and higher inflation
October 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Not that I don’t like the guy. But if you want cheaper prices, then remove government from the equation and you’ll get lower prices. New York doesn’t have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. More government intervention means higher prices and higher inflation
Google his job history. & Kansas City Sunfresh is the grocery store that was government owned. The Prevailing wage argument is simple economics considering labor for grocery store is generally 5-10% above minimum wage. Prevailing wage is generally $42/hour pending the state and can include benefits
October 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Google his job history. & Kansas City Sunfresh is the grocery store that was government owned. The Prevailing wage argument is simple economics considering labor for grocery store is generally 5-10% above minimum wage. Prevailing wage is generally $42/hour pending the state and can include benefits
100%, anyone thinking that publicly funded grocery stores will be cheaper with prevailing wage is simply unreasonable. Kansas City just shut down their publicly funded grocery store due to it losing so much money.
October 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
100%, anyone thinking that publicly funded grocery stores will be cheaper with prevailing wage is simply unreasonable. Kansas City just shut down their publicly funded grocery store due to it losing so much money.
Freezing rent prices? That’ll lead to one thing. Poorly built housing and fewer repairs. Instead NYC should lower property taxes. Which will slow the rate of rent prices by putting more money into the pockets of land lords and encourage more renovations/available housing
October 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Freezing rent prices? That’ll lead to one thing. Poorly built housing and fewer repairs. Instead NYC should lower property taxes. Which will slow the rate of rent prices by putting more money into the pockets of land lords and encourage more renovations/available housing
Increase corporate taxes? They’ll move to more business friendly cities. Which means NYC will in fact collect less tax revenue, vs cutting taxes to encourage more businesses to move to NYC.
October 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Increase corporate taxes? They’ll move to more business friendly cities. Which means NYC will in fact collect less tax revenue, vs cutting taxes to encourage more businesses to move to NYC.
The guy is 34 w/ a work history of 3 years lol. Publicly funded grocery stores? Do you know what that means? It means prevailing wage must be paid to employees. Food prices will spike 100% there. Then they’ll close down w/in 2 years cuz they lose money. KC publicly funded grocery store just closed.
October 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The guy is 34 w/ a work history of 3 years lol. Publicly funded grocery stores? Do you know what that means? It means prevailing wage must be paid to employees. Food prices will spike 100% there. Then they’ll close down w/in 2 years cuz they lose money. KC publicly funded grocery store just closed.
Right, that’s not just a Gaza issue, it’s a middle eastern (Islamic) issue that’s been going on for centuries also called “takfir.” It doesn’t make it any less heinous. To think centuries of conflict within Islam will go away for a peace deal between Gaza and Israel is simply foolish
October 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Right, that’s not just a Gaza issue, it’s a middle eastern (Islamic) issue that’s been going on for centuries also called “takfir.” It doesn’t make it any less heinous. To think centuries of conflict within Islam will go away for a peace deal between Gaza and Israel is simply foolish
Bravo, you can point out the obvious in a multifaceted issue. Maybe it’s good that hostages were released, or that there’s a ceasefire that is allowing much needed aid to be brought in, or the fact that all parties are verbally communicating vs bombing?
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Bravo, you can point out the obvious in a multifaceted issue. Maybe it’s good that hostages were released, or that there’s a ceasefire that is allowing much needed aid to be brought in, or the fact that all parties are verbally communicating vs bombing?
At some point you should just give credit when it’s due. Hostages from both sides were released. Irans financial situation has turned south due to the termination of Iran deal, so they can’t financially support Hezbollah/Hamas war against Israel. So, Hamas didn’t have much of a choice.
October 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
At some point you should just give credit when it’s due. Hostages from both sides were released. Irans financial situation has turned south due to the termination of Iran deal, so they can’t financially support Hezbollah/Hamas war against Israel. So, Hamas didn’t have much of a choice.