Controversial as all hell but the message is working. Bernie became very popular under the same messaging. And when the wealth gap widens even more like it has, it’s only going to resonate with more people.
I’ve made my thoughts clear that tax loopholes need to be closed. Those in the 50-99%tile pay too much in taxes because the 1% is under taxed, which leads to inequality.
But I think affordability is best left to the market. Enable developers to build as easily as possible so you can increase supply. But also people will opt out of high priced cities at a certain point. And companies will love jobs out of high priced cities at a certain point since they will be able to pay less for the same job.
AgreeGenerally agree here, but the 1% is not under taxed. The argument is better stated that the top 0.001% are undertaxed.
if the republicans conceded this point, they would be hugely popular.Generally agree here, but the 1% is not under taxed. The argument is better stated that the top 0.001% are undertaxed.
I know a lot of republicans who agree with this point. Someone, Republican or Democrat, should draft a bill and get it to the floor for a voteif the republicans conceded this point, they would be hugely popular.
I can’t access poly market, but I’d throw a small bit for those odds.
Anyway, it will be interesting to see what happens if he wins. The people of NYC have to live with their decision so more power to them. If that’s what they want then so be it. Good luck to them, I genuinely hope it works out well for them although I have my doubts.
Grocery stores that don’t have to pay taxes or rent! It’s just free!
Someone explain opportunity cost to Zophran. There is no such thing as free.
He misunderstands just as he misread the website where he thought the funding was. Grade A moron.
So you pronounced a curse on us. That's AWESOME.MAY MY CURSE AND HEX BE
FOREVER ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES
Grocery stores that don’t have to pay taxes or rent! It’s just free!
Someone explain opportunity cost to Zophran. There is no such thing as free.
He misunderstands just as he misread the website where he thought the funding was. Grade A moron.
did Trump force Intel to give the govt a stake? I hadn't heard that.Didn't Trump force Intel to give the government a stake in Intel? Should he be called a Communist, too?
So give us welfare or what?68% of young men under 30 voted for Mamdani so if he cares about the youth vote, he'd better think twice about defunding the city if he knows what's good for him.
So give us welfare or what?
yeah this is much better. wouldn't want any dirty commies to pull any funny business while in office.did Trump force Intel to give the govt a stake? I hadn't heard that.
No, a communist would have just taken over Intel
I'm saying that Mamdani is much more popular with young adults than Donald Trump and their lives are hard enough right now with the high cost of living and the difficulty of finding jobs after they graduate, so if he makes their lives even harder by defunding the city, he's just going to drive them harder left and into Mamdani's camp for the rest of his term. The vengeful moron has already defunded the badly needed Gateway project so he better start showing that he cares about the people that overwhelmingly voted for Mamdani or risk losing the youth vote long-term.Tell us what you meant then.
Hopefully the youth are working for a living and not waiting for handouts. Trump has not and will not win NY city anyway. Mamdami promised and now he must deliver.I'm saying that Mamdani is much more popular with young adults than Donald Trump and their lives are hard enough right now with the high cost of living and the difficulty of finding jobs after they graduate, so if he makes their lives even harder by defunding the city, he's just going to drive them harder left and into Mamdani's camp for the rest of his term. The vengeful moron has already defunded the badly needed Gateway project so he better start showing that he cares about the people that overwhelmingly voted for Mamdani or risk losing the youth vote long-term.
I'm pretty sure they are but if he withheld the full 7 billion in federal funds, it would have a wide ranging impact on all residents, including young adults. Just be aware that he's not just popular in the city , he's becoming a populist phenomenon nationwide because young people feel like he speaks for them and he offers a stark contrast to DJT so not sure I'd want to piss off his base. You may not understand the draw but Gen Z does.Hopefully the youth are working for a living and not waiting for handouts. Trump has not and will not win NY city anyway. Mamdami promised and now he must deliver.