This seems like a worse own goal than “defund the police” as a slogan, best of intentions but the execution was so bad.
I’d put heavy money on Republicans running chunks of this interview hard during the run up to the midterms.
I have a sinking fear this will be one of those tragicomic moments of earnest, well intentioned progressives inadvertently helping trump, like when many sat out the 2024 election in a misguided attempt to somehow help Palestinians.
Make no mistake, the current leadership and those in charge of the democratic party want nothing to do with you more than getting your vote either.
As to Mamdani shaking hands with trump. This is the problem with elected offices. You’re elected to represent everyone under you. Not just those you agree with. Ironically Zoran has gotten more shit from those on the left since being elected, that he has from anyone else. Just because of the way he’s been diplomatic and strategic about picking his battles. Leaving the NYPD largely intact. And trying to work with them Etc. People who would rather see him seriously provoking the toddler and his minions. Starting another battle on another front. Reducing the chance of Victory on all fronts simultaneously.
Zoron knows if it ever comes to a standoff with ice. He’s going to need the NYPD. Even if they generally don’t see eye to eye. By virtue of them all being new yorkers. They at least have that much in common and might stand with each other over invading fascists.
DSA candidates are 100% a threat to the Democrat Leadership class. Because of that I wish the DSA great success. Because they’re actually in it for the right reasons generally. I may have some issues with aoc. But I will 100% support her in 28 if she runs.
Well, unlike you I actually care about outcomes and opposing the GOP so I will 100% support whoever wins the DNC ticket. I’m sorry to hear that you believe losing to fascism is a risk worth taking to protect your fragile worldview.
What do you mean unlike me? You don’t even know me. Yes when it comes to the general election if it’s a Republican and a Democrat facing off against each other I will always vote against the Republican in the most effective way I can. Which generally means voting for the Democrat. You really need to stop jumping to conclusions about people. It’s a bad habit of yours. And completely non sequitur in this case. Just sort of nutty out of the blue accusations about things that weren’t even being discussed.
I’ve voted for the Democrat in every Nationwide election since the mid-90s. For all the good it’s done anyone.