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[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 48 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

All those Dems who dogged him, still all showed up at his Inauguration anyway, to bask in his success.

I've hated Schmuck and Gillibrand ever since I read about how they colluded to kick Al Franken out of the Senate. I will never forgive either one of those backstabbing bitches. I can't wait for AOC to primary one of them, hopefully Schumer.

The Case of Al Franken

[–] forkDestroyer@infosec.pub 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That 2019 article is wild to read with the state of everything in 2026.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

It is likely that Franken would have won the 2020 election, and we wouldn't have had to deal with Biden or the resurrection of MAGA. He would have been a great president. Schumer and Gillibrand's betrayal of their own colleague had severe long-term effects. I hate them both, so so much.

[–] glimse@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

1500 upvoted and in happily part of the 34 downvotes.

I hate these "witty reply" posts. You just know it's the replyguy who took the screenshot.

[–] Nomorereddit@lemmy.today 17 points 6 days ago (3 children)

We want Zohran Mamdani to succeed based on merit and real results, not promotoinal messaging.

Zohran Mamdani’s housing claims don’t show anything new. Forcing landlords to fix violations is standard enforcement under existing housing codes in NYC, Baltimore, DC, etc. That’s baseline gov work, not innovation.

The numbers sound big, but there’s no context. Over what time period? Compared to what baseline? Without that, it reads more like a press releaase than a real policy win.

Also, this is coming from a PAC aligned acct, so of course it’s framed to look strong. That doesn’t make it false, but it does mean it’s selecctive.

Bottom line: this looks like routine code enforcement being repackaged as something special.

2nd bottom line: come on Zohran do something meaningful, we're counting on you.

[–] Amir@lemmy.ml 6 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

He's not the one bragging about this, the Democrats are

Edit: the same Democrats that tried everything to not let him win

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think you're missing the point. He hasn't been in office long, and he's getting shit done that other mayors dragged their feet on. The first and last ones seem to be the only ones that weren't worked on in other admins.

According to his website:

  • Intervened in the bankruptcy case involving a portfolio of buildings owned by Pinnacle Group, securing a $30 million investment and a commitment to complete repairs within six months.
  • Reached a $2.1 million settlement with A&E Real Estate to correct more than 4,000 violations across 14 buildings.
  • Won a historic $2.1 court judgment against landlord Seth Miller under the city’s Nuisance Abatement Law, with additional $1,000 daily penalties for ongoing violations.
  • Conducted on-the-ground outreach to tenants in rent-stabilized apartment buildings in East Harlem to support organizing efforts and ensure tenants understand their rights.

https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/04/mayor-mamdani-takes-on-the-housing-crisis--cracks-down-on-bad-la

[–] Nomorereddit@lemmy.today 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I respectfully dissent, thats more press release repackaging.

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It definitely is PR, but I think you should focus that anger elsewhere for about a year. Let's regroup after that.

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[–] shplane@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Can we just be happy the guy's doing something? I'm so despondent from the mediocrity of the average politician, and seeing Zohran get shit done is a relief for me

[–] Nomorereddit@lemmy.today 1 points 5 days ago

My argument is that he's not doing anything yet, but I want him to accomplish something.

His plan for community grocery stores i freaking love.

[–] irelephant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

pay over $34 million in repairs

Isn't that just called doing your job?

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Have you never had a landlord before?

[–] irelephant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 6 days ago

You're right, I should have said "Doing the job you're supposed to be doing".

I typically line my pockets with denim, or corduroy.

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