Dont_mute_me_bro
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j3qlqo0 wrote
Reply to comment by IamMeNYC in NY sees a 30% spike in COVID deaths in December, most since early 2022 by [deleted]
Then take all the precautions you want. Just don't try telling me to wear a mask while outside on the Boardwalk at Coney. It's not going to happen.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j3922zs wrote
Reply to comment by newestindustry in Eric Adams blasts Bill de Blasio for leaving NYC in 'total disarray' by 1600hazenstreet
You're right in that he did nothing for me, but for now, let's forget me. Please answer the question- what did he do for average New Yorkers?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j37lmr1 wrote
Reply to comment by newestindustry in Eric Adams blasts Bill de Blasio for leaving NYC in 'total disarray' by 1600hazenstreet
I'm 53 years old. I know no one with kids that young. It didn't help me, my siblings, my neighbors, my relatives, my fiends, my parents.
Perhaps that helped a small group of New Yorkers but not a cross section of economic and demographic categories.
I repeat the question:
What did he do for average New Yorkers?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j37l9xm wrote
Reply to comment by thatgirlinny in Eric Adams blasts Bill de Blasio for leaving NYC in 'total disarray' by 1600hazenstreet
Ok, Giulani stated stop and frisk. DEBLASIO STILL SUCKED.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j31t7uz wrote
Reply to comment by Shame_On_Matt in Eric Adams blasts Bill de Blasio for leaving NYC in 'total disarray' by 1600hazenstreet
I wasn't a fan and blamed Bloomberg for stop n frisk but my 85 year old mom never got hassled; my wife didn't; I didn't; my high school kids didn't'; my grade school kids didn't.
The targets were black and brown men between ages 15-45.
60% of the population are black and brown; half of them are male (30%) probably half are over 45 or under 15. (155) So he didn't something beneficial for 15% or so the population. Fine.
I said "Average New Yorkers". Perhaps I should rephrase to "a majority of New Yorkers".
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j31elir wrote
While I'm not jumping up and down for Adams, can anyone cite real improvements or accomplishments by Bill deB? Painting BLM stripes outside of Trump Tower or revoking the Trump organizations' operating permit for hockey rinks was fun I suppose, but it was cheap theater.
What did DeB actually do for average New Yorkers?
*Note bike lanes don't help those of us in the outer boroughs, the elder, etc. . So...let's hear it. What got better?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j2dcz7u wrote
Reply to comment by Vilnius_Nastavnik in Private guards hired by MTA arrested for NYC subway beatdown by 1600hazenstreet
Fail to do so and every two bit film flam artist and their lawyers will concoct Fugazi scams for a cheap payout.
Perhaps litigation reform might help?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j1zw8bp wrote
Reply to comment by ThreeLittlePuigs in G.O.P. Gains Strength on N.Y. City Council, as a Democrat Breaks Ranks by irish_fellow_nyc
At the end of the day, no one cares the reasons. What matters is who won. Adams got support from places like Brownsville and East New York as well as Bay Ridge and Staten Island. He didn't do well in Astoria or Park Slope.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j1u5c3h wrote
Reply to comment by ThreeLittlePuigs in G.O.P. Gains Strength on N.Y. City Council, as a Democrat Breaks Ranks by irish_fellow_nyc
In the case of Adams, Brownsville was united with both Bay Ridge and Breezy Point. Adams did well in all those areas. His appeal is to working and middle class outer borough voters. It's hard for the Brownstone crowd to digest (because Progressives look down on working people in BayRidge/SI and because they see themselves as looking out for ethnic and racial minorities).
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j1ptceg wrote
Reply to comment by ThreeLittlePuigs in G.O.P. Gains Strength on N.Y. City Council, as a Democrat Breaks Ranks by irish_fellow_nyc
Malliotakis (R) beat Rose for Congress; Chang (R) beat Abbate for Assembly.
Mike Tannoussis (R) Assemebly Rep. Michael Chang (R) won State Senate.
Vegan Branan (D0 won City council by less than 1%, all of them "Write ins".
The area supported Adams for Mayor. Bay Ridge and Brownsville were united to defeat Brownstone Brooklyn.
I get downvotes for saying the truth. Politically speaking, the area is different.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j1psvv1 wrote
Reply to comment by Everyoneeatshere in G.O.P. Gains Strength on N.Y. City Council, as a Democrat Breaks Ranks by irish_fellow_nyc
Bay Ridge and neighboring Dyker (where I am from) has a growing Asian population. Max Rose lost to Malliotakis; Vegan Brannan barely beat Rose; Brooke-Krasny and Frontus; Chang and Abbate. Seeing a trend here?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j1i8s6c wrote
Southern Brooklyn is establishing itself as a redoubt against Progressive and African American dominated Democratis machine politics. Its demographic mix of established Italian and Irish communities along with with the developing Asian block are a problem for Democrats.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j1d05xe wrote
While by no means a Republican, I was leery of a super-majority because there's no caucusing, no deal making, no blocks to foster compromise. If there are any fiscal conservatives they have no voice. This is what we voted for....
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j188nvw wrote
Reply to comment by throws_rocks_at_cars in Gay NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher Offered Police Protection After Home Targeted by irish_fellow_nyc
He can just do what many others do and acquire his firearm without a permit. Is that preferable?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j188gxg wrote
Reply to comment by mahabraja in Gay NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher Offered Police Protection After Home Targeted by irish_fellow_nyc
Did the "garbage trumpublicans" attack his house?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j15j6yu wrote
Reply to comment by IsayNigel in New York City Has 25 Days to Settle Retirees’ Switch to Privatized Insurance by irish_fellow_nyc
Which unions? PBA? UFT? UFA? DC/37?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j15j35o wrote
Reply to comment by Trick_Section_233 in Two straphangers fatally struck by NYC train, cops say by im_coolest
Terrible.
Why is an elderly woman walking in between cars on a moving train?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j13g7mg wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Adams warns migrant flood will impact NYC’s safety and ‘basic services’ by NYY657545
What do you propose should be done?
The fact is the system can't handle the, resources are limited, and basic services are threatened. How you respond or think we should is in question. So let's hear it.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j13g0r3 wrote
Reply to comment by Status_Fox_1474 in Adams warns migrant flood will impact NYC’s safety and ‘basic services’ by NYY657545
"Defund" was not a winning political platform this time around. Sorry.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j13fui7 wrote
Reply to comment by araararagi-san in Adams warns migrant flood will impact NYC’s safety and ‘basic services’ by NYY657545
..but won't with a supermajority.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j13fqk1 wrote
Reply to comment by bsanchey in New York City Has 25 Days to Settle Retirees’ Switch to Privatized Insurance by irish_fellow_nyc
DeBlasio could have resolved expired labor agreements before leaving office but he punted. He's painted a Progressive but that maneuver was anything but....
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j13fm9w wrote
Reply to comment by IsayNigel in New York City Has 25 Days to Settle Retirees’ Switch to Privatized Insurance by irish_fellow_nyc
Why?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j13fldk wrote
Reply to comment by Karrick in New York City Has 25 Days to Settle Retirees’ Switch to Privatized Insurance by irish_fellow_nyc
ERISA laws would prevent that. Nothing wrong with protesting and organizing over a real loss in deferred compensation (retiree benefits) but conflating it isn't helpful.
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j13ffuv wrote
Human life is sacred and I have nothing but sympathy for the families and friends. That said...why not jump off a pier or bridge and not gum up the subway for tens of thousands?
Dont_mute_me_bro t1_j3qlwfu wrote
Reply to comment by Sharlach in NY sees a 30% spike in COVID deaths in December, most since early 2022 by [deleted]
Everyone dies from murder. I had cover twice and was asymptomatic both times. It was a great way to have paid time off and get into fighting shape. HR called asking for updates and my response was "I'm breaking an 8 minute mile for the first time in 20 years".