Moron Mamdani will crash and burn as all socialist/communist do and the sheeple will continue to flock to his vapid ideas and charisma. It's going to be beautiful to watch.
Unfortunately, after his bizarre meeting with Mamdani in the White House, it sounds like Trump will be supporting the NYCommunism which will give it the false impression of being economically sound and "working". If the Federal Government subsidizes NYC, then we'll never see the crash and burn (as soon) as history would have it.
As Zhou Enlai said "It's too soon to tell." But if I were so foolish to live there in the first place, I would be looking for the exit. Especially, if I were Jewish.
A couple of points: Yes, NYC is expensive precisely because it is so desirable for up-and-comers. It is where everyone goes whose ambition is to get rich at a young age on Wall Street, Madison Ave or make a name on Broadway. It is Confined as an island city and so the natural restrictions of the available real estate also constrain supply. High demand, fixed supply = expensive! Same thing is the case in San Francisco or Seattle, where geography constrains supply. That is a given. Mamdani's "socialism" will not be able to do a thing about that. The government funds Mamdani wants to give to people to level "affordability" will just further bid up price based on increasing demand against that fixed supply. Is Trump dumb enough to throw good money after bad? Does he even have the authority to give taxpayer money to NYC? (I don't think he does). So this was really just an exercise in Trump controlling the narrative so Mamdani could not use it against Trump and the GOP going into the Mid-term elections. Brilliant!
Sort of off topic, but I expect to be vindicated as further comments roll in. Given the recent revelations about foreigners trying to manipulate American opinion, I would suggest that Sasha change the settings so that only paid subscribers can comment. Non-paid could still read the essays and comments but not comment themselves. I know this is possible because I can see it in other substacks.
A lot of the anti-Semitic stuff is undoubtedly coming from the Islamic world which the establishment conservative press has covered but where is the jihad against Tucker coming from. It would not be in Israel's interest to undermine MAGA and Trump himself seems to be more popular there than any Israeli politician. Some will point the finger at the ADL which is possible since they are leftists first and Jews second (if that) but if it is foreign, I would expect Europe since they hate Tucker for the Putin interview (and Orban). They are trying to undermine the Ukraine peace plan with help from their fellow travelers in our IC. They definitely don't want JD to be President after Trump so this is part of the op too.
Whether it’s energy, climate, communism, nothing stands up to reality.
Zohran will moderate to somewhat socialist at most or he will fail utterly.
The DSA wants destruction, not sure why people can’t see that, they want to tear it all down, now that the circus is in charge he will quickly figure it out, I’m betting.
Yeah, every single thing the left comes up with as a campaign theme in my lifetime is a scam - Climate change, Trump is a Russian Spy, Health care is unaffordable, etc. "Affordability" is just the latest variant. It always means, "the government needs to take over and run your life"
Like most presidents, mayors are known for one thing, positive or negative. ZM will get only one of his objectives passed, and it will mark his term. What New Yorkers do after that is the bed they're making. They'll have to lie in it.....for a second term? Hopefully not.
Here we go with the misdirection again – Fascism is leftist – it's Socialism with a free market veneer.
The fight is between the collectivist left – and that includes fascism – and the individualist, Pro-freedom Right. How many times do we have to prove this fact?
Example:
New York Times April 7, 1933:
NAZIS SEIZE POWER TO RULE BUSINESS; OLD TESTAMENT IS BANNED Hitlerites Demand German Sagas Replace First Part Of Bible In Churches.
BERLIN, April 6.-Adolf Hitler, having made himself political dictator of Germany, today became dictator of German big business as well.
Under National Socialist pressure the entire board of directors of the Federation of German Industries, comprising the élite of the German industrial barons, resigned. Supervision of the federation had previously been taken over by Nazi commissaries, and they will now reign supreme and unhampered.
The This marks the crest of the third of the waves whereby the Nazis have successively taken over control of the Reich and all that is in it. The first wave was the capture of the national government. The second was the "coordination" of the State and communal governments with it. This third wave is the "coordination" of Germany's economic life with Nazi principles.
Yes, yes, and yes! I've been repeating this over and over that fascism is a collectivist ideology that occupies the rightwing of the socialist spectrum. Fascism is necessarily born of socialism. It is the conscription of private enterprise into the service of an authoritarian government implementing a centrally planned economy, ostensibly to preserve national security. That feature is its only distinguishing characteristic from the other collectivist forms of socio-economic governments.
Safe driving. I’ve taken a couple of 2000 mile plus driving trips this fall. If you can, avoid the interstates. Especially in midwestern states there are great state highways with minimal traffic and 65mph speed limits.
We just drove from Idaho to Florida. The interstates are fine. Just go through major cities early in the morning. Avoid Dallas if you can and I’m sure atlanta but otherwise all was fine.
Interstates take the ugly route. If you’ve only seen Ohio from I-75 and I-70, you haven’t even seen Ohio. Maybe not true in every state but definitely mine.
Don’t deny the interstates are mostly fine, but the risks of delay are greater. Sometimes they are the only option, for sure, especially in the east. Just drove to Mississippi and back from Massachusetts, mostly on interstates. But some big delays in Chattanooga (on a Sunday PM), then 2 accidents within 30 miles around Knoxville. Along with construction zones, trucks running 2 abreast, and regular bad/distracted drivers. And me being cranky 😛.
The data show those with critical thinking skills that affordability challenged Americans reside in mostly democrat run parts of the USA like New York, San Fran, Chicago (where democrat socialists/communists raised property taxes on the working class by as much as 100% over last year), etc., It's easier for politicians to fool uneducated economics illiterate voters in blue districts, with the childish false narrative that democrats aren't the cause but rather Trump or billionaires or white people or all the other democrat boogiemen used to mislead their followers. As long as their supporters remain economics illiterates, democrats will win with this strategy.
Socialism is for “politicians” who are too lazy to govern. Ask yourself, “Is there a single Democrat politician in political office today who could achieve 10% of what Trump has done in 10 months ?”. Democrats don’t govern. They rule.
Indeed. The affordable care act is and was so successful that it’s out of reach in costs for ordinary Americans without massive subsidies from other taxpayers !
I second that Richard. Lately the comment section here has been a tangled mess of antisemitism and personal attacks, an abrupt change from the established tone of the past. These feels very much like the WSJ comment section which approaches anarchy whereas formerly it was largely respectful and informative. Now that Sasha has gained popularity her site has become a magnet for provocateurs, so yes only paid members comment. Hopefully that would help to restore a modicum of respect.
To Richard and Kick Nixon: when I first paid subscription for Sasha’s blog, no one but paid subscribers could comment . Then there were other offerings given to
paid subscribers . But one has to keep the circulation growing for a business like a publication. Yes, the paid troll enemies,who are the same ones stuffing the ballot boxes probably, have infected every form of readership. I don’t like it, but I do think of it as an opportunity. We conservatives have an opportunity to present the rational
point of view that belongs to We the People that is described in Our Constitution against the Socialist/Communist Far Left Radicals’ thinking which pines for anarchy and chaos. But to do that we need to call on the members of the blog who are talented historical thinkers and writers to write out the facts of the matter to rebut the messages of the trolls who write their propaganda on the blog. We will have to grow in our own factual messaging ourselves. This reminds me of that Ephesians 6:10-20 “The Armor of God “ chapter which might be a good place to start. We could then turn to listening to Charlie Kirk uTube videos, martyred in his youth and for whom we share grief with his wife and children, who was a great model in debating the truth against the lies of the SCFLR.
Mamdani's expressions during the televised session were quite interesting even though I believe he was trying to hide them. To me Mamdani didn't wear an I like this guy or hate him look, but rather, "There is more to DT than I knew. I can't underestimate him". If this avowed socialist does what he's campaigned on NYC will fail, period. If he moves to the center and works with Trump, who knows. We'll see. I disagree with literally all of Mamdani's policy prescriptions and underlying ideology, but he doesn't seem clueless like the new Seattle mayor.
Moron Mamdani will crash and burn as all socialist/communist do and the sheeple will continue to flock to his vapid ideas and charisma. It's going to be beautiful to watch.
I am not so certain. Look at Chicago ... they suffered many years under Lightfoot, then turned around and voted for worse... Brandon Johnson!
Chicago’s elections are rigged though…..
Unfortunately, after his bizarre meeting with Mamdani in the White House, it sounds like Trump will be supporting the NYCommunism which will give it the false impression of being economically sound and "working". If the Federal Government subsidizes NYC, then we'll never see the crash and burn (as soon) as history would have it.
Trump shifts as much as an ice floe in summer time. By June, he’ll be back to calling him an idiot.
I don't have to hear a word he says. I can simply look at his fake smile and shifty eyes and tell he is a fraud
Absolutely same thought I have. I detest his stupid grin.
Takia
As Zhou Enlai said "It's too soon to tell." But if I were so foolish to live there in the first place, I would be looking for the exit. Especially, if I were Jewish.
Zhou no lie and neither do you
A couple of points: Yes, NYC is expensive precisely because it is so desirable for up-and-comers. It is where everyone goes whose ambition is to get rich at a young age on Wall Street, Madison Ave or make a name on Broadway. It is Confined as an island city and so the natural restrictions of the available real estate also constrain supply. High demand, fixed supply = expensive! Same thing is the case in San Francisco or Seattle, where geography constrains supply. That is a given. Mamdani's "socialism" will not be able to do a thing about that. The government funds Mamdani wants to give to people to level "affordability" will just further bid up price based on increasing demand against that fixed supply. Is Trump dumb enough to throw good money after bad? Does he even have the authority to give taxpayer money to NYC? (I don't think he does). So this was really just an exercise in Trump controlling the narrative so Mamdani could not use it against Trump and the GOP going into the Mid-term elections. Brilliant!
If anything, NYC under Mam's leadership will become even more of an apartheid state.
Sort of off topic, but I expect to be vindicated as further comments roll in. Given the recent revelations about foreigners trying to manipulate American opinion, I would suggest that Sasha change the settings so that only paid subscribers can comment. Non-paid could still read the essays and comments but not comment themselves. I know this is possible because I can see it in other substacks.
A lot of the anti-Semitic stuff is undoubtedly coming from the Islamic world which the establishment conservative press has covered but where is the jihad against Tucker coming from. It would not be in Israel's interest to undermine MAGA and Trump himself seems to be more popular there than any Israeli politician. Some will point the finger at the ADL which is possible since they are leftists first and Jews second (if that) but if it is foreign, I would expect Europe since they hate Tucker for the Putin interview (and Orban). They are trying to undermine the Ukraine peace plan with help from their fellow travelers in our IC. They definitely don't want JD to be President after Trump so this is part of the op too.
Best comment in a long time! Trolls can go elsewhere.
And Rubio blew up the peace plan or did he. Was there even a plan or is it all just bullshit?
I watched part of that meet the depressed and he said he stood by everything he’s called Trump. Fascist, dictator, totalitarian.
He seems like such a nice Stalinist.
Take heart in that he feels the same way about Trump voters.
Trump voters are stalinists?
Hmm. Hie thee to a history book
Reality is undefeated.
Whether it’s energy, climate, communism, nothing stands up to reality.
Zohran will moderate to somewhat socialist at most or he will fail utterly.
The DSA wants destruction, not sure why people can’t see that, they want to tear it all down, now that the circus is in charge he will quickly figure it out, I’m betting.
Yeah, every single thing the left comes up with as a campaign theme in my lifetime is a scam - Climate change, Trump is a Russian Spy, Health care is unaffordable, etc. "Affordability" is just the latest variant. It always means, "the government needs to take over and run your life"
Where's my money!?
To paraphrase Huey Long, "When 'Affordability' comes to NYC, it will be unaffordable."
Like most presidents, mayors are known for one thing, positive or negative. ZM will get only one of his objectives passed, and it will mark his term. What New Yorkers do after that is the bed they're making. They'll have to lie in it.....for a second term? Hopefully not.
Happy & safe travels Sasha.
Here we go with the misdirection again – Fascism is leftist – it's Socialism with a free market veneer.
The fight is between the collectivist left – and that includes fascism – and the individualist, Pro-freedom Right. How many times do we have to prove this fact?
Example:
New York Times April 7, 1933:
NAZIS SEIZE POWER TO RULE BUSINESS; OLD TESTAMENT IS BANNED Hitlerites Demand German Sagas Replace First Part Of Bible In Churches.
https://archive.org/details/nazis-seize-power-to-rule-business-old-testament-is-banned-hitlerites-demand-ger
BERLIN, April 6.-Adolf Hitler, having made himself political dictator of Germany, today became dictator of German big business as well.
Under National Socialist pressure the entire board of directors of the Federation of German Industries, comprising the élite of the German industrial barons, resigned. Supervision of the federation had previously been taken over by Nazi commissaries, and they will now reign supreme and unhampered.
The This marks the crest of the third of the waves whereby the Nazis have successively taken over control of the Reich and all that is in it. The first wave was the capture of the national government. The second was the "coordination" of the State and communal governments with it. This third wave is the "coordination" of Germany's economic life with Nazi principles.
Yes, yes, and yes! I've been repeating this over and over that fascism is a collectivist ideology that occupies the rightwing of the socialist spectrum. Fascism is necessarily born of socialism. It is the conscription of private enterprise into the service of an authoritarian government implementing a centrally planned economy, ostensibly to preserve national security. That feature is its only distinguishing characteristic from the other collectivist forms of socio-economic governments.
Per AI: 2025 Federal budget for funds to NYC was $9.7 billion and 2026 Federal Budget is $7.5 billion.
Money talks.
Hopefully funds will be doled out slowly so the Marxists can’t steal it overnight.
He's a snake in the grass.
Safe driving. I’ve taken a couple of 2000 mile plus driving trips this fall. If you can, avoid the interstates. Especially in midwestern states there are great state highways with minimal traffic and 65mph speed limits.
We just drove from Idaho to Florida. The interstates are fine. Just go through major cities early in the morning. Avoid Dallas if you can and I’m sure atlanta but otherwise all was fine.
We are in Fl coming to Idaho this summer. Can’t wait!!
Interstates take the ugly route. If you’ve only seen Ohio from I-75 and I-70, you haven’t even seen Ohio. Maybe not true in every state but definitely mine.
Well sweetie. On a 10 state, 3 1/2 day 2900 mile trip with 2 cats I could not care less about central Ohio, I want to get there ASAP
I just drove through Atlanta from OH to FL..... 3 pm traffic was heavy, but it only took me an hour to get through .... not bad
We avoid Atlanta at all costs.
Don’t deny the interstates are mostly fine, but the risks of delay are greater. Sometimes they are the only option, for sure, especially in the east. Just drove to Mississippi and back from Massachusetts, mostly on interstates. But some big delays in Chattanooga (on a Sunday PM), then 2 accidents within 30 miles around Knoxville. Along with construction zones, trucks running 2 abreast, and regular bad/distracted drivers. And me being cranky 😛.
route 66?
The data show those with critical thinking skills that affordability challenged Americans reside in mostly democrat run parts of the USA like New York, San Fran, Chicago (where democrat socialists/communists raised property taxes on the working class by as much as 100% over last year), etc., It's easier for politicians to fool uneducated economics illiterate voters in blue districts, with the childish false narrative that democrats aren't the cause but rather Trump or billionaires or white people or all the other democrat boogiemen used to mislead their followers. As long as their supporters remain economics illiterates, democrats will win with this strategy.
Socialism is for “politicians” who are too lazy to govern. Ask yourself, “Is there a single Democrat politician in political office today who could achieve 10% of what Trump has done in 10 months ?”. Democrats don’t govern. They rule.
Obama gave us healthcare in 1 year and did just as well in the economy.
Indeed. The affordable care act is and was so successful that it’s out of reach in costs for ordinary Americans without massive subsidies from other taxpayers !
The fact that it required a mandate told me all I needed to know. A refusal to comply with the mandate was slapped with a tax penalty.
And ending 8 wars around the world is far beyond enacting a health care system designed for illegals.
That was 16 years ago - I said today.
I second that Richard. Lately the comment section here has been a tangled mess of antisemitism and personal attacks, an abrupt change from the established tone of the past. These feels very much like the WSJ comment section which approaches anarchy whereas formerly it was largely respectful and informative. Now that Sasha has gained popularity her site has become a magnet for provocateurs, so yes only paid members comment. Hopefully that would help to restore a modicum of respect.
To Richard and Kick Nixon: when I first paid subscription for Sasha’s blog, no one but paid subscribers could comment . Then there were other offerings given to
paid subscribers . But one has to keep the circulation growing for a business like a publication. Yes, the paid troll enemies,who are the same ones stuffing the ballot boxes probably, have infected every form of readership. I don’t like it, but I do think of it as an opportunity. We conservatives have an opportunity to present the rational
point of view that belongs to We the People that is described in Our Constitution against the Socialist/Communist Far Left Radicals’ thinking which pines for anarchy and chaos. But to do that we need to call on the members of the blog who are talented historical thinkers and writers to write out the facts of the matter to rebut the messages of the trolls who write their propaganda on the blog. We will have to grow in our own factual messaging ourselves. This reminds me of that Ephesians 6:10-20 “The Armor of God “ chapter which might be a good place to start. We could then turn to listening to Charlie Kirk uTube videos, martyred in his youth and for whom we share grief with his wife and children, who was a great model in debating the truth against the lies of the SCFLR.
Mamdani's expressions during the televised session were quite interesting even though I believe he was trying to hide them. To me Mamdani didn't wear an I like this guy or hate him look, but rather, "There is more to DT than I knew. I can't underestimate him". If this avowed socialist does what he's campaigned on NYC will fail, period. If he moves to the center and works with Trump, who knows. We'll see. I disagree with literally all of Mamdani's policy prescriptions and underlying ideology, but he doesn't seem clueless like the new Seattle mayor.