Who are you voting for in the Dem primary for mayor?

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I find it sad how many people are hoping for him to fail. What if his plans are successful?

Companies thrive on innovation, yet everyone is terrified of it IRL.

Also, does intention matter at all in politics?

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Anonymous wrote:I find it sad how many people are hoping for him to fail. What if his plans are successful?

Companies thrive on innovation, yet everyone is terrified of it IRL.

Also, does intention matter at all in politics?

No one “wants” him to fail. They realize the odds of it approach 100%.

Intention doesn’t matter. Results do. Stalin thought he was a stand up chap doing mankind a favor.

Mamdani doesn’t have a single original idea. They have all been tested before and failed. Very happy I have a house in South Florida, self-employment so I can leave, and a trusted agent to sell my apartment here. I’ll probably do week stays to avoid any risk of being considered a resident for tax purposes. No pied a terre

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

I've provided plenty of proof I'm from NYC. You have done nothing. I think the whole argument is pathetic and childish and sad, but I played along. Where do you live? Where do your kids (if you even have any) go to school? If private, what public are you zoned for? Favorite local pizza spot? Favorite host on NY1 (you probably have no idea what I'm talking about since you don't live here)?

Someone living on the UES in high finance who went to St. B’s and then Deerfield has no idea what public they are zoned for, may not like pizza, and will never watch NY1 or know a host’s face and name. Go back to Ohio/Wisconsin and tell your extended family how great chopped cheese is to pretend to be cosmopolitan (lol!).

You are going to die on this hill, aren't you? So sad. If you live in NYC, it is the far reaches of Staten Island in the middle of a landfill.

Not sure why I am wasting my time with ignorant, low class trash who gets their jollies out of saying people don't live where they say they do. And if they are so confident, they refuse to say a word about where they do live. Ashamed to live in a landfill? Or do you live in your mom's basement in Alabama?

People on SI don’t know what the B in St. B’s stands for. I don’t hold it against them.

You are the one repeatedly saying other posters don’t live in the city. I was born here and have lived here for over 40 years. Living in the city isn’t an accomplishment, a personality, or anything to write home about. It’s banal and just a place that meets my career and family needs. It isn’t particularly interesting or noteworthy, hence I don’t understand the hang up. I write a lot here about private school choices and real estate.

It is interesting you have a vocal and low opinion of SI and Alabama. Their residents have every reason to disdain Mamdani and many of his supporters who share your views. They work, eat, go to the john, and get by like everyone else (including lifelong Manhattanites who went to Buckley-St. Grottlesex and have 4,000+ sf lofts in Tribeca, it is not something I’d share except you keep demanding doxing information).

You initiated the "you don't live in NYC" discussion. And then repeated it over and over and over and got childish and angry about it. The only way to get through to you was to do "I know you are but what am I." I live in NYC. But I have also lived in very different parts of the country for a few years. So I actually respect "flyover country" more than 99% of New Yorkers. And I know what they think. And they are laughing at us right now. Many New Yorkers don't care because they think they are better than these people. But their votes count just as much (if not more) than ours.

But you will once again redirect the conversation to meet your needs and prove your pointless points.

And nice humblebrag. To prove my street cred, the best deli/bodega in your neighborhood is on the west side of Hudson just below Canal - sketchy but they make good sandwiches at low prices. It meets a need, especially since Jin Market closed a few years ago.

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

I've provided plenty of proof I'm from NYC. You have done nothing. I think the whole argument is pathetic and childish and sad, but I played along. Where do you live? Where do your kids (if you even have any) go to school? If private, what public are you zoned for? Favorite local pizza spot? Favorite host on NY1 (you probably have no idea what I'm talking about since you don't live here)?

Someone living on the UES in high finance who went to St. B’s and then Deerfield has no idea what public they are zoned for, may not like pizza, and will never watch NY1 or know a host’s face and name. Go back to Ohio/Wisconsin and tell your extended family how great chopped cheese is to pretend to be cosmopolitan (lol!).

You are going to die on this hill, aren't you? So sad. If you live in NYC, it is the far reaches of Staten Island in the middle of a landfill.

Not sure why I am wasting my time with ignorant, low class trash who gets their jollies out of saying people don't live where they say they do. And if they are so confident, they refuse to say a word about where they do live. Ashamed to live in a landfill? Or do you live in your mom's basement in Alabama?

People on SI don’t know what the B in St. B’s stands for. I don’t hold it against them.

You are the one repeatedly saying other posters don’t live in the city. I was born here and have lived here for over 40 years. Living in the city isn’t an accomplishment, a personality, or anything to write home about. It’s banal and just a place that meets my career and family needs. It isn’t particularly interesting or noteworthy, hence I don’t understand the hang up. I write a lot here about private school choices and real estate.

It is interesting you have a vocal and low opinion of SI and Alabama. Their residents have every reason to disdain Mamdani and many of his supporters who share your views. They work, eat, go to the john, and get by like everyone else (including lifelong Manhattanites who went to Buckley-St. Grottlesex and have 4,000+ sf lofts in Tribeca, it is not something I’d share except you keep demanding doxing information).

You initiated the "you don't live in NYC" discussion. And then repeated it over and over and over and got childish and angry about it. The only way to get through to you was to do "I know you are but what am I." I live in NYC. But I have also lived in very different parts of the country for a few years. So I actually respect "flyover country" more than 99% of New Yorkers. And I know what they think. And they are laughing at us right now. Many New Yorkers don't care because they think they are better than these people. But their votes count just as much (if not more) than ours.

But you will once again redirect the conversation to meet your needs and prove your pointless points.

And nice humblebrag. To prove my street cred, the best deli/bodega in your neighborhood is on the west side of Hudson just below Canal - sketchy but they make good sandwiches at low prices. It meets a need, especially since Jin Market closed a few years ago.

Exactly. Mamdani makes NY look like a sick joke. I give it two months into office until he’s politically dead (like Adams became after about two years, arguably later) and the city counts the seconds until he’s kicked to the curb

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

I've provided plenty of proof I'm from NYC. You have done nothing. I think the whole argument is pathetic and childish and sad, but I played along. Where do you live? Where do your kids (if you even have any) go to school? If private, what public are you zoned for? Favorite local pizza spot? Favorite host on NY1 (you probably have no idea what I'm talking about since you don't live here)?

Someone living on the UES in high finance who went to St. B’s and then Deerfield has no idea what public they are zoned for, may not like pizza, and will never watch NY1 or know a host’s face and name. Go back to Ohio/Wisconsin and tell your extended family how great chopped cheese is to pretend to be cosmopolitan (lol!).

You are going to die on this hill, aren't you? So sad. If you live in NYC, it is the far reaches of Staten Island in the middle of a landfill.

Not sure why I am wasting my time with ignorant, low class trash who gets their jollies out of saying people don't live where they say they do. And if they are so confident, they refuse to say a word about where they do live. Ashamed to live in a landfill? Or do you live in your mom's basement in Alabama?

People on SI don’t know what the B in St. B’s stands for. I don’t hold it against them.

You are the one repeatedly saying other posters don’t live in the city. I was born here and have lived here for over 40 years. Living in the city isn’t an accomplishment, a personality, or anything to write home about. It’s banal and just a place that meets my career and family needs. It isn’t particularly interesting or noteworthy, hence I don’t understand the hang up. I write a lot here about private school choices and real estate.

It is interesting you have a vocal and low opinion of SI and Alabama. Their residents have every reason to disdain Mamdani and many of his supporters who share your views. They work, eat, go to the john, and get by like everyone else (including lifelong Manhattanites who went to Buckley-St. Grottlesex and have 4,000+ sf lofts in Tribeca, it is not something I’d share except you keep demanding doxing information).

You initiated the "you don't live in NYC" discussion. And then repeated it over and over and over and got childish and angry about it. The only way to get through to you was to do "I know you are but what am I." I live in NYC. But I have also lived in very different parts of the country for a few years. So I actually respect "flyover country" more than 99% of New Yorkers. And I know what they think. And they are laughing at us right now. Many New Yorkers don't care because they think they are better than these people. But their votes count just as much (if not more) than ours.

But you will once again redirect the conversation to meet your needs and prove your pointless points.

And nice humblebrag. To prove my street cred, the best deli/bodega in your neighborhood is on the west side of Hudson just below Canal - sketchy but they make good sandwiches at low prices. It meets a need, especially since Jin Market closed a few years ago.

Exactly. Mamdani makes NY look like a sick joke. I give it two months into office until he’s politically dead (like Adams became after about two years, arguably later) and the city counts the seconds until he’s kicked to the curb

The problem is that that is exactly when Trump starts to beat up on him. And use New York City as an example of what a mess Democrat run places are. I hate Trump with a passion. His behavior and attitude disgust me. I hate that we have to deal with him. But these are the current rules of the game and we need to consider them when making choices. I don't like Mamdani at all but would take him any day of the week over Trump. But Trump is president, he is nasty, angry, vindictive and has congress and the courts behind him. So Democrats need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and living in fantasy land.

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

So you're from NYC because you're pro-Mamdani, and anyone anti-Mamdani is not actually from NYC? Huh?

Logical fallacy but typical of the troll argument style. I didn’t say anyone anti M can’t be from NYC, but real New Yorkers generally have more nuanced views.

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Anonymous wrote:The biggest issue I have with Zohran is how performative and calculating it all is. Rich trust fund kid moves from manhattan to western queens for the voting base and uses his theater skills to land an easy job as a politician.

True, probably easier to win in Queens than in Manhattan whose political scene is dog-eat-dog. Agree that he is very telegenic and knows how to smile for the camera. How does that qualify him to be Mayor? Maybe he'll make some great tourism videos to lure the tourists and their money back!

Being telegenic and little more seems to be the qualification for most of Trumps cabinet. At least this guy has some ideas

Comparing someone favorably to the bottom of the barrel who fill Trump's Cabinet is not a ringing endorsement.

How would cuomo help NYc?

Do you post this whataboutism nonsense everywhere?

I don’t think you know what that expression means. But I’ll ask again, what are the ideas that Cuomo has that you like?

Um, I do know what it means, "yeah, what about Cuomo?"

Ok what do you like about Cuomo?

Huh days later and no response.

Btw your petition to prevent ZM from winning has a whopping 44 signatures

Thanks tough guy. Call me when the city is in the crapper because it is being run by an inexperienced child. Unlike the Mamdani kool-aid drinkers, the rest of us can admit the many flaws of the people we are "supporting" (and most of us aren't supporting them, we are just choosing the lesser evil). The Mamdani supporters are like Trump supporters - blindly follow and refuse to admit any flaws. There have been some in this thread who this does not apply to and I appreciate and respect their perspective. But the rest get so defensive and are so unrealistic about the realities of running a big, complicated city.

As if you even live in NYC…

I know you are but what am I.

You are demonstrating that the average Mamdani voter is a low class moron who has no understanding of how the real world works. Your repeated dumb comments and continued unwillingness to admit one flaw in his platforms is the height of ignorance and stupidity. It is ironic that those on the far left are behaving in a very Trumpy way. Those who are opposed to Mamdani are very willing to admit the flaws of the other candidates. And acknowledge strengths - I hated deBlasio but will give him credit for UPK. You will not.

Enjoy your rent freeze. I hope it makes you feel special.

What are you going on about? Any sane reasonable person gives De Blasio credit for UPK, as I did above. People like Mamdani, including many educated people. The people who don’t like him primarily are - bigots who hate all Muslims (sound familiar?) and pro Zionist wealthy boomers.


And you’re claim above that people from NYC don’t say ‘NYC’ is just bizarre…

I am the person you are responding to, though I appreciate the support from the other poster. As they noted, there are many of us for whom the religion stuff has very little part of why we don't like him. There are many people who recognize that running a big city is a huge tax and requires some level of maturity and experience which he lacks. His platform of wish list items demonstrates that. The rent freeze and city run grocery stores are just plain dumb. Yet the masses fell for it.

I work for a giant company based in NYC - if we hired someone like Mamdani to run it I would be extremely worried (and again, that has nothing to do with religion, race, etc. - solely based on age, experience and attitude). And our stock price would go to zero overnight. Wall Street is giving Mamdani a chance for now, but if he is actually elected and tries to follow through on this, the city's bond rating will drop. The only saving grace is there are hopefully limitations as to how much of this he can enact.

The NYC comment was not me. I actually agree with you - I don't use the term when speaking by when writing I use it as it is easier than writing "New York City" but I want to differentiate the city from the state.

I wish there was a way to identify us (while maintaining anonymity) so it was more clear who is replying to who.

Np. What giant company is based in NYC whose stock price would go to zero if mandani was elected? Is this a serious comment?

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

So you're from NYC because you're pro-Mamdani, and anyone anti-Mamdani is not actually from NYC? Huh?

It’s a funny stance, because so many Mamdani voters are from flyover states and escaped to NY to avoid the Trump politics they are inadvertently fueling. Long term residents from the outer boroughs of all races and creeds voted for Cuomo[/quote]

Dp. First anyone who says flyover states is just a douche. Sorry. You think you’re being cool or elite, but it makes you sound dumb and myopic.

Second, not particularly accurate but in any event most people didn’t ‘vote for Cuomo’. They ranked him. Many people who ranked Cuomo first or second also ranked lander first or second, and those people are mostly moving to Mamdani

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

So you're from NYC because you're pro-Mamdani, and anyone anti-Mamdani is not actually from NYC? Huh?

DP. I’m from NJ, so obviously not NYC. And in my 50 years I have yet to meet any NYCer who would change their vote for their mayor because it could affect what someone in GA does in a totally different election.

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

I've provided plenty of proof I'm from NYC. You have done nothing. I think the whole argument is pathetic and childish and sad, but I played along. Where do you live? Where do your kids (if you even have any) go to school? If private, what public are you zoned for? Favorite local pizza spot? Favorite host on NY1 (you probably have no idea what I'm talking about since you don't live here)?

What proof?

1. No
2. d2.
3. Di faras. Not totally local but #1.
4. Don’t watch and that’s an odd ? and seems designed to seem ‘in the know’ even though it’s not.

Ok questions back to you as above 👆 plus, and anyone who wants to show they’re from NYC and have any legitimate business commenting on this race:

1. What animal is subway famous and why?
2. Name the most frustrating issue with citibikes. Several answers will be accepted
3. On the next door neighbor app for NYC neighborhoods, what is the most common topic? Again, multiple answers will be accepted.

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

I've provided plenty of proof I'm from NYC. You have done nothing. I think the whole argument is pathetic and childish and sad, but I played along. Where do you live? Where do your kids (if you even have any) go to school? If private, what public are you zoned for? Favorite local pizza spot? Favorite host on NY1 (you probably have no idea what I'm talking about since you don't live here)?

Someone living on the UES in high finance who went to St. B’s and then Deerfield has no idea what public they are zoned for, may not like pizza, and will never watch NY1 or know a host’s face and name. Go back to Ohio/Wisconsin and tell your extended family how great chopped cheese is to pretend to be cosmopolitan (lol!).

You are going to die on this hill, aren't you? So sad. If you live in NYC, it is the far reaches of Staten Island in the middle of a landfill.

Not sure why I am wasting my time with ignorant, low class trash who gets their jollies out of saying people don't live where they say they do. And if they are so confident, they refuse to say a word about where they do live. Ashamed to live in a landfill? Or do you live in your mom's basement in Alabama?

People on SI don’t know what the B in St. B’s stands for. I don’t hold it against them.

You are the one repeatedly saying other posters don’t live in the city. I was born here and have lived here for over 40 years. Living in the city isn’t an accomplishment, a personality, or anything to write home about. It’s banal and just a place that meets my career and family needs. It isn’t particularly interesting or noteworthy, hence I don’t understand the hang up. I write a lot here about private school choices and real estate.

It is interesting you have a vocal and low opinion of SI and Alabama. Their residents have every reason to disdain Mamdani and many of his supporters who share your views. They work, eat, go to the john, and get by like everyone else (including lifelong Manhattanites who went to Buckley-St. Grottlesex and have 4,000+ sf lofts in Tribeca, it is not something I’d share except you keep demanding doxing information).

You initiated the "you don't live in NYC" discussion. And then repeated it over and over and over and got childish and angry about it. The only way to get through to you was to do "I know you are but what am I." I live in NYC. But I have also lived in very different parts of the country for a few years. So I actually respect "flyover country" more than 99% of New Yorkers. And I know what they think. And they are laughing at us right now. Many New Yorkers don't care because they think they are better than these people. But their votes count just as much (if not more) than ours.

But you will once again redirect the conversation to meet your needs and prove your pointless points.

And nice humblebrag. To prove my street cred, the best deli/bodega in your neighborhood is on the west side of Hudson just below Canal - sketchy but they make good sandwiches at low prices. It meets a need, especially since Jin Market closed a few years ago.

Exactly. Mamdani makes NY look like a sick joke. I give it two months into office until he’s politically dead (like Adams became after about two years, arguably later) and the city counts the seconds until he’s kicked to the curb

The problem is that that is exactly when Trump starts to beat up on him. And use New York City as an example of what a mess Democrat run places are. I hate Trump with a passion. His behavior and attitude disgust me. I hate that we have to deal with him. But these are the current rules of the game and we need to consider them when making choices. I don't like Mamdani at all but would take him any day of the week over Trump. But Trump is president, he is nasty, angry, vindictive and has congress and the courts behind him. So Democrats need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and living in fantasy land.

Chicken little. Jesus. I can’t believe you would even suggest we change candidates because of Trump’s bullying.

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Mandami is DiBlasio, the sequel. Good luck NY!

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

I've provided plenty of proof I'm from NYC. You have done nothing. I think the whole argument is pathetic and childish and sad, but I played along. Where do you live? Where do your kids (if you even have any) go to school? If private, what public are you zoned for? Favorite local pizza spot? Favorite host on NY1 (you probably have no idea what I'm talking about since you don't live here)?

What proof?

1. No
2. d2.
3. Di faras. Not totally local but #1.
4. Don’t watch and that’s an odd ? and seems designed to seem ‘in the know’ even though it’s not.

Ok questions back to you as above 👆 plus, and anyone who wants to show they’re from NYC and have any legitimate business commenting on this race:

1. What animal is subway famous and why?
2. Name the most frustrating issue with citibikes. Several answers will be accepted
3. On the next door neighbor app for NYC neighborhoods, what is the most common topic? Again, multiple answers will be accepted.

1. Assuming you mean rats if one could call a rat an animal. Because they are everywhere and gross.
2. Finding a place to dock - the station is full when you want to go there.
3. I don't know anyone who uses that app. I have heard of it so not discrediting you, just don't know it. To show my street cred, I am uptown and everyone I know reads West Side Rag or I Love the UWS.
Regarding NY1, the question is perhaps a bit dated. But it is a cult favorite among many. Pat Kiernan in the morning? I actually haven't watched in a while but used to have it on a lot. I was more testing to see if you even knew hat it was.

See. We both live here. This is fun. Yeah team.

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Anonymous wrote:In the national media, the Republicans are licking their chops at the likelihood of Mamdani getting elected. He feeds perfectly into their narrative. So when we get stuck with a Republican Congress again in 2026, enabling Trump to continue to destroy this country, tell me whether the city-run super markets and rent freezes are truly worth it.

Mamdani and AOC are the gift that keeps on giving for Fox News and Republicans. I appreciate their idealism but they have to be realistic and know when to STFU.

So that’s your next move? Saying not only will this mayor ruin NYC, he will also ensure total annihilation of all Dems across the country? Did that talking point survey well for you?

Ya’ll are so damned obvious. And still not actually from NY *C*.

So you're from NYC because you're pro-Mamdani, and anyone anti-Mamdani is not actually from NYC? Huh?

Logical fallacy but typical of the troll argument style. I didn’t say anyone anti M can’t be from NYC, but real New Yorkers generally have more nuanced views.

This makes absolutely no sense (in addition to being directly contrary to what you said earlier). The data is available for all to see. Mamdani won the primary with recent transplants. The lifers preferred Cuomo.

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Anonymous wrote:The biggest issue I have with Zohran is how performative and calculating it all is. Rich trust fund kid moves from manhattan to western queens for the voting base and uses his theater skills to land an easy job as a politician.

True, probably easier to win in Queens than in Manhattan whose political scene is dog-eat-dog. Agree that he is very telegenic and knows how to smile for the camera. How does that qualify him to be Mayor? Maybe he'll make some great tourism videos to lure the tourists and their money back!

Being telegenic and little more seems to be the qualification for most of Trumps cabinet. At least this guy has some ideas

Comparing someone favorably to the bottom of the barrel who fill Trump's Cabinet is not a ringing endorsement.

How would cuomo help NYc?

Do you post this whataboutism nonsense everywhere?

I don’t think you know what that expression means. But I’ll ask again, what are the ideas that Cuomo has that you like?

Um, I do know what it means, "yeah, what about Cuomo?"

Ok what do you like about Cuomo?

Huh days later and no response.

Btw your petition to prevent ZM from winning has a whopping 44 signatures

Thanks tough guy. Call me when the city is in the crapper because it is being run by an inexperienced child. Unlike the Mamdani kool-aid drinkers, the rest of us can admit the many flaws of the people we are "supporting" (and most of us aren't supporting them, we are just choosing the lesser evil). The Mamdani supporters are like Trump supporters - blindly follow and refuse to admit any flaws. There have been some in this thread who this does not apply to and I appreciate and respect their perspective. But the rest get so defensive and are so unrealistic about the realities of running a big, complicated city.

As if you even live in NYC…

I know you are but what am I.

You are demonstrating that the average Mamdani voter is a low class moron who has no understanding of how the real world works. Your repeated dumb comments and continued unwillingness to admit one flaw in his platforms is the height of ignorance and stupidity. It is ironic that those on the far left are behaving in a very Trumpy way. Those who are opposed to Mamdani are very willing to admit the flaws of the other candidates. And acknowledge strengths - I hated deBlasio but will give him credit for UPK. You will not.

Enjoy your rent freeze. I hope it makes you feel special.

What are you going on about? Any sane reasonable person gives De Blasio credit for UPK, as I did above. People like Mamdani, including many educated people. The people who don’t like him primarily are - bigots who hate all Muslims (sound familiar?) and pro Zionist wealthy boomers.


And you’re claim above that people from NYC don’t say ‘NYC’ is just bizarre…

I am the person you are responding to, though I appreciate the support from the other poster. As they noted, there are many of us for whom the religion stuff has very little part of why we don't like him. There are many people who recognize that running a big city is a huge tax and requires some level of maturity and experience which he lacks. His platform of wish list items demonstrates that. The rent freeze and city run grocery stores are just plain dumb. Yet the masses fell for it.

I work for a giant company based in NYC - if we hired someone like Mamdani to run it I would be extremely worried (and again, that has nothing to do with religion, race, etc. - solely based on age, experience and attitude). And our stock price would go to zero overnight. Wall Street is giving Mamdani a chance for now, but if he is actually elected and tries to follow through on this, the city's bond rating will drop. The only saving grace is there are hopefully limitations as to how much of this he can enact.

The NYC comment was not me. I actually agree with you - I don't use the term when speaking by when writing I use it as it is easier than writing "New York City" but I want to differentiate the city from the state.

I wish there was a way to identify us (while maintaining anonymity) so it was more clear who is replying to who.

Np. What giant company is based in NYC whose stock price would go to zero if mandani was elected? Is this a serious comment?

You can't read. That poster said his/her company's stock price would go to zero if Mamdani were elected to run it (i.e., the company). Sheesh.