Does Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani know how to legislate, or is he just riding the coattails of others while claiming the glory? The primary function of the New York State Legislature is to make laws. Article III of the State Constitution vests the legislative power of the State in the Senate and Assembly. The Legislature has nearly total control of the legislative process and is fully responsible for its proceedings.
When asked about his legislative achievements, Mamdani's response was disappointing. He could not provide any concrete examples of laws he had personally created to cut "red tape" for small businesses. He co-sponsored a bill that was authored and introduced by Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, not him. This stark contrast between his claims and his actual legislative record raises serious questions about his leadership. This is not leadership; it is political grandstanding. It is the classic move of someone eager to take the credit without doing the work, like that coworker who swoops in at the end of a project to slap their name on it.
What tangible changes has Mamdani brought about during his time in office that have significantly improved the lives of New Yorkers, particularly those in Queens, NY? This is a question that needs to be asked and answered.
... I'm pretty sure Social Democrats don't want this. They want a more equal distribution of wealth, a social safety net, healthcare and more regulations. The New Deal had some of these concepts to lift us out of the Great Depression and wealthy people such as the American Liberty League called it communism.
Meh.....
And there's the sticking point: regulated capitalism. This is what scares the offal out of conservatives, honest and con men alike, The idea is what makes "communism" such an effective dog whistle It's one of the most successful straw man arguments in American politics.
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heron said:
And there's the sticking point: regulated capitalism. This is what scares the offal out of conservatives, honest and con men alike, The idea is what makes "communism" such an effective dog whistle It's one of the most successful straw man arguments in American politics.
That's why theauthoritarians lie about regulations. They've effectively convinced republican voters that our democratic republic is in need of destruction because it tries to regulate the greed to help we the people.
If you only scratch the surface you can say "well taxing the rich and distributing it to social programs" sure sounds like communism. Owning grocery stores sure sounds like communism. But that's lazy.
I'm sure you know communism advocates for collective ownership of everything by the state and elimination of private property.
I'm pretty sure Social Democrats don't want this. They want a more equal distribution of wealth, a social safety net, healthcare and more regulations. The New Deal had some of these concepts to lift us out of the Great Depression and wealthy people such as the American Liberty League called it communism.
Meh.....
I'll concede that I haven't heard anyone advocate for the elimination of private property. So, you've been able to point out one difference.
However, Democrat Socialists want to eliminate capitalism. They want government to take over healthcare, education, energy, transportation, housing.
And, they have their own "lazy" platitudes that you mentioned. We have social safety nets, but who knows how many and how big of nets we need? Seemingly, to some its never enough.
"Equal distribution of wealth", or make the wealthy pay "their fair share." What's their fair share again? No one says, just that it needs to be more.
Regulations...same story. More is always better.
So, maybe by the strictest definition Democrat Socialism isn't communism. It's certainly comparable.
There recently a Denver City Councilwoman, a member of the Democrat Socialist party, who was labeled by conservatives to be a communist. At the end of one interview once the interviewer asked, and I'm paraphrasing, "so you're comfortable with communist ideals, just not how communism is perceived by the public?"
However, Democrat Socialists want to eliminate capitalism. They want government to take over healthcare, education, energy, transportation, housing.
This is almost humorous, in light of the current administration's interference with the press (protected by the First Amendment), private universities, canceling wind-generated energy projects, taking over Union Station in Washington, DC. Not to mention taking a stake in key industries like chip makers and defense industries.
This is almost humorous, in light of the current administration's interference with the press (protected by the First Amendment), private universities, canceling wind-generated energy projects, taking over Union Station in Washington, DC. Not to mention taking a stake in key industries like chip makers and defense industries.
Youre stretching to compare anything youve mentioned to communism.
Defunding NPR? That's actually the opposite of what a communist would do. I have no idea what canceling the wind farm has to do with anything.. The security of Union Station has been taken over. Not the operations of it and its tenets and transportation that uses it. The govt has always had a stake in defense industries, and the chip makers certainly fall under the umbrella of national security.
And, all of your comment is simply a deflection from mine.
Having a system to pay for healthcare for all doesn't "tahe over healthcare" any more than the current medical care for the elderly does. Private industry will be around.
I am not a Democrat Socialist but informed enough it's not communism.
I'll concede that I haven't heard anyone advocate for the elimination of private property. So, you've been able to point out one difference.
However, Democrat Socialists want to eliminate capitalism. They want government to take over healthcare, education, energy, transportation, housing.
And, they have their own "lazy" platitudes that you mentioned. We have social safety nets, but who knows how many and how big of nets we need? Seemingly, to some its never enough.
"Equal distribution of wealth", or make the wealthy pay "their fair share." What's their fair share again? No one says, just that it needs to be more.
Regulations...same story. More is always better.
So, maybe by the strictest definition Democrat Socialism isn't communism. It's certainly comparable.
There recently a Denver City Councilwoman, a member of the Democrat Socialist party, who was labeled by conservatives to be a communist. At the end of one interview once the interviewer asked, and I'm paraphrasing, "so you're comfortable with communist ideals, just not how communism is perceived by the public?"
"Yes" was her reply.
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has called for the abolition of private property, the same idea pushed by Karl Marx in "The Communist Manifesto". What does that mean for NYC homeowners, families who worked hard to buy property, and those building generational wealth? Under Mamdani's platform, your home, your investment, and your future opportunities would all be at risk. New Yorkers deserve leaders who protect opportunity, not destroy it.
Having a system to pay for healthcare for all doesn't "tahe over healthcare" any more than the current medical care for the elderly does. Private industry will be around.
I am not a Democrat Socialist but informed enough it's not communism.
Is there corruption happening? Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has remained silent on the lack of support for retired NYC workers; has he turned a blind eye in exchange for an endorsement? And can anyone who truly believes in the power of democracy honestly equate socialism with democracy, rather than communism?
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has called for the abolition of private property, the same idea pushed by Karl Marx in "The Communist Manifesto". What does that mean for NYC homeowners, families who worked hard to buy property, and those building generational wealth? Under Mamdani's platform, your home, your investment, and your future opportunities would all be at risk. New Yorkers deserve leaders who protect opportunity, not destroy it.
At risk how? I 100% guarantee you that people that have private property will not have it taken over by the City of New York.
Perhaps he admits he doesn't like the idea of private property but the city will not be able to take possession of people's homes. That's just fear mongering rhetoric.
He's talking about housing the unhoused perhaps in publicly owned property, but it's a stretch that he also wants to take over property of the people that are already housed.
I think he's full of a lot of hot air, full of ideas and short on ideas on how he will do it.
Is there corruption happening? Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has remained silent on the lack of support for retired NYC workers; has he turned a blind eye in exchange for an endorsement? And can anyone who truly believes in the power of democracy honestly equate socialism with democracy, rather than communism?
I'm not sure what you're saying here.
I'm sorry they have to pay a co-pay for healthcare, but that's the norm for some of us as well. I just paid $750 out of pocket for a prolonged illness and I have insurance and the bills are still coming in. I feel for them on fixed incomes and going from no copays to paying copays. Healthcare shouldn't be a burden but be universal. That can exist with capitalism and democracy. Check with Europe and Canada on that one.
At risk how? I 100% guarantee you that people that have private property will not have it taken over by the City of New York.
Perhaps he admits he doesn't like the idea of private property but the city will not be able to take possession of people's homes. That's just fear mongering rhetoric.
He's talking about housing the unhoused perhaps in publicly owned property, but it's a stretch that he also wants to take over property of the people that are already housed.
I think he's full of a lot of hot air, full of ideas and short on ideas on how he will do it.
Hold on! Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has openly proposed the abolition of private property, a concept directly from Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto. This is not a matter to be taken lightly. What is truly astonishing is the media's silence on this issue. Mamdani is forthright about his beliefs and values, and so should the people of this nation be. They have a right to the truth, and the media has a duty to ensure it.
heron, ASN, RN
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And there's the sticking point: regulated capitalism. This is what scares the offal out of conservatives, honest and con men alike, The idea is what makes "communism" such an effective dog whistle It's one of the most successful straw man arguments in American politics.