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muriel_volestrangler

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122. No, it's not the only nit I have to pick. See the rest of the post.

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 05:13 PM

Jun 28

Though obviously you're not implying that "white(r)" makes a neighborhood any nicer. I wouldn't personally call a richer neighbourhood "nicer" either; it depends on your attitude to money and its effect on people, I guess.

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Zohran Mamdani Proposes Taxing 'Whiter Neighborhoods' in NYC [View all] Polybius Jun 28 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #1

I know you're upset that Mamdani won BeyondGeography Jun 28 #2

Newsweek is generally considered centrist Samael13 Jun 28 #7

The poster is ashamed to put a clean Newsweek link in the OP because he knows better than you BeyondGeography Jun 28 #8

What do you mean a clean newsweek link Samael13 Jun 28 #25

they embedded the Newsweek link in text so you cannot see it is Newsweek without clicking it: Celerity Jun 28 #29

That's not why I did it though Polybius Jun 28 #37

Depends. I don't click on links until I know the URL. Igel Jun 28 #38

No surprise here. Kingofalldems Jun 28 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Jun 28 #55

Lots of people post "read more" links. Its not a conspiracy. nt Callie1979 Jun 28 #103

Non sequitur. I never said it was a conspiracy. You seem, based off your multiple replies, really invested in defending Celerity Jun 28 #144

I like to make it look pretty, without a messy link Polybius Jun 28 #34

I guess if you squint, and average the accurate articles with the RWNJ ones Fiendish Thingy Jun 28 #57

Newsweek is RW MAGAt run (Josh 'Jews Against Soros' Hammer) Celerity Jun 28 #71

Newsweek is right-center bias LearnedHand Jun 28 #130

Newsweek Embraces the Anti-Democracy Hard Right David__77 Jun 28 #10

So centrists are racists? Emile Jun 28 #17

Newsweek is a RW rag, Sr Editor is Josh Hammer, a hardcore MAGAt who platforms white nationalists, christofashies, etc Celerity Jun 28 #27

+1. Hammer cofounded Jews Against Soros dalton99a Jun 28 #53

The reality-based community thanks you once again Fiendish Thingy Jun 28 #58

So this story cant be found elsewhere? because his website says exactly what the story SAYS it does Callie1979 Jun 28 #104

According to your logic we can post Fox News or Daily Caller, etc as long as other sites also cover the story Celerity Jun 28 #117

Thats ups to you. I want factual stories. Callie1979 Jun 28 #140

Newsweek ain't remotely Centrist Wiz Imp Jun 28 #30

Im going on the chart here Samael13 Jun 28 #35

Sites like that are all biased toward the right Wiz Imp Jun 28 #46

That site is laughable. muriel_volestrangler Jun 28 #82

By whom? BlueTsunami2018 Jun 28 #41

This is where i look Samael13 Jun 28 #42

No it's not considered centrist Fiendish Thingy Jun 28 #54

No it is not! Luvcatz14 Jun 28 #60

Considered centrist hard right in my opinion. gordianot Jun 28 #102

Yeah that's gonna help him in the general election Samael13 Jun 28 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #136

As a resident of the city Samael13 Jun 28 #139

Ah, complaints of "reverse racism" in an article dripping with racist shit. David__77 Jun 28 #4

💯 SSJVegeta Jun 28 #9

He didnt say what the title of the newsweek article is saying he said, though SSJVegeta Jun 28 #5

Why the deliberate use of the term "whiter"? MichMan Jun 28 #33

Because they're saying that Black and Latino neighborhoods are paying an unfair amount muriel_volestrangler Jun 28 #83

that document is worth reading cadoman Jun 29 #151

Its a ridiculous self-own. This guy is gonna be a gift to the grifters. Callie1979 Jun 28 #106

why use the term "whiter"? He could've easily listed the neighborhoods affected. Callie1979 Jun 28 #105

I don't think focussing on race is a good strategy. Mosby Jun 28 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #11

I don't think any reasonable person could be offended by her remark in that context. thought crime Jun 29 #159

Good. He is not SSJVegeta Jun 28 #12

The article has heavy emphasis of Mamdani's race and citizenship status along with publicizing pleas of white victimhood David__77 Jun 28 #15

Even if you somehow think this is a good idea... tman Jun 28 #13

He will win in a landslide, in part because of this strategy. SSJVegeta Jun 28 #14

And the US House will remain Republican too, because of that strategy. dem4decades Jun 28 #18

The US House is Republican for the opposite reason. SSJVegeta Jun 28 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #36

If that were the case, Trump would never have won with a trifecta. Twice. SSJVegeta Jun 28 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #68

Just the fsct that any populism regardless of whether it is racially charged, is enormously successful SSJVegeta Jun 28 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #75

Oh totally. Any populist has to be fully inclusive to be successful. Even the extreme nationalism as trump has an SSJVegeta Jun 28 #79

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #90

Obama was a member of Wrights church and likely agreed with those views. He said so in many different ways when speaking SSJVegeta Jun 28 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #97

How is that a leap when the majority of Americans voted for a guy who has done only that for the last 12 years? SSJVegeta Jun 28 #148

Tom Kean Jr in the NJ-7th JustAnotherGen Jun 28 #133

He'll win because it's NYC and he has/had no credible opposition. tman Jun 28 #19

Funny you think the Mayor of NYC and recent governor are not credible opposition SSJVegeta Jun 28 #23

lol, let's not pretend cuomo and Adams were ever credible candidates. tman Jun 28 #28

Don't say hop until you jump over. LisaL Jun 28 #92

A lot of DU users who live in NYC live in white neighborhoods Polybius Jun 28 #45

Very shortsighted Samael13 Jun 28 #143

It may play in a city where registered democrats make up over 60% fujiyamasan Jun 28 #128

The establishment thanks you for your service. n/t TheBadWolf Jun 28 #16

They are quite welcome n/t Polybius Jun 28 #40

Blatant pandering purple_haze Jun 28 #21

Mamdani is the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York Prairie Gates Jun 28 #22

If he says something, we are allowed to post it Polybius Jun 28 #43

Sounds serious Torchlight Jun 28 #99

Yep Polybius Jun 28 #108

The same goes for Democrats who are out there Cha Jun 28 #147

For sure...support Democrats means support Democrats Prairie Gates Jun 29 #165

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Passages Jun 28 #24

whew there is a LOT going on in this thread WhiskeyGrinder Jun 28 #26

Wow, some folks are working overtime to tank his campaign huh? Context matters and please lets not all of a sudden tulipsandroses Jun 28 #31

What if the idea becomes popular in other states??? Is Mag -a-largo in a white neighborhood? Or the While House? Ping Tung Jun 28 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #39

The plan to tax the more monied parts of New York. Ping Tung Jun 28 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #48

I'm not a New Yorker. I am white, middle class, and pay my taxes. Ping Tung Jun 28 #73

He is tryng to appeal to black and latino voters JI7 Jun 28 #49

What about middle class or poor folks who live in white neighborghoods? Polybius Jun 28 #51

Did you miss the conjunction? Fiendish Thingy Jun 28 #64

I'm not sure about nyc specifically but white people JI7 Jun 28 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #52

So it's not tax the rich anymore? Nixie Jun 28 #50

It works for me, someone who looks depressingly like TACO. Remember it is written: from those who have more, more ... marble falls Jun 28 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #63

It has nothing to with you or me. It has to do with the individual and their conscience. marble falls Jun 28 #65

Let's hope we get better messaging that attracts people to Nixie Jun 28 #111

No - read the quote. It's not "just tax white people in nicer neighborhoods". muriel_volestrangler Jun 28 #84

Why even call out race then? fujiyamasan Jun 28 #88

Because the system has been biased against non-white neighborhoods since 1981? muriel_volestrangler Jun 28 #91

Yep. More information tulipsandroses Jun 28 #100

So " richer and white neighborhoods" are not nicer? Nixie Jun 28 #110

No, it's not the only nit I have to pick. See the rest of the post. muriel_volestrangler Jun 28 #122

His own words. "Richer and WHITER neighborhoods" says Nixie Jun 28 #124

I really advise you to stop putting "whiter" and "nicer" together. muriel_volestrangler Jun 28 #125

His own words. "Richer and whiter" implies nicer. Nixie Jun 28 #132

Arguments can be made for higher tax rates based on income fujiyamasan Jun 28 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #61

That's a good reminder fujiyamasan Jun 28 #80

Exactly especially with property taxes karynnj Jun 28 #70

What a stupid remark. Sogo Jun 28 #62

Question for OP. Why not post the entirety of his policy so people can have an honest robust discussion? tulipsandroses Jun 28 #72

Rather than reading what Newsweek says (and quickly picked up by the NY Post) - I'll read and listen to Nanjeanne Jun 28 #74

"If minorities are in those wealthier neighborhoods - then by all means tax them too" Polybius Jun 28 #76

Can you please post the actual video/audio/tax policy paper where he says this? I've searched and can't find it Nanjeanne Jun 28 #81

See #83 - with an excerpt leading up to the paragraph concerned (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jun 28 #85

Thank you. The whole context is so important particularly regarding the way taxes are assessed. He is Nanjeanne Jun 28 #89

He also says that if Benjamin Netanyahu sets foot in NYC, he will have him arrested MichMan Jun 29 #154

For the ICC arrest warrant, of course. Sadly, the US government has decided to aid international criminals muriel_volestrangler Jun 29 #158

That's another reason I would vote for him. The ICC issued the arrest warrants for war crimes. Nanjeanne Jun 29 #161

Must be different in NYC MichMan Jun 29 #166

It's not a question of whether the mayor could or could not - I applaud him for wanting to arrest a war criminal. Nanjeanne Jun 29 #168

Did you even read the policy proposal on his website? Incanus Jun 28 #86

I'm confused. This is about property tax. Poor people own property in more affluent neighborhoods? tulipsandroses Jun 28 #87

Inheritance Polybius Jun 28 #109

OK then. In terms of equity - Someone making 40K in Southside Jamaica may be paying more in property taxes tulipsandroses Jun 28 #112

I'm all for taxing the hell out of the rich Polybius Jun 28 #113

I doubt that would work - Too many tax loopholes when it comes to income tax. tulipsandroses Jun 28 #135

I've pasted the whole thing here EarlG Jun 28 #120

Bad Things About Democrats. Kingofalldems Jun 28 #77

Mamdani does not have a prayer but that shows how bad his competition is to get this far. Norrrm Jun 28 #78

I can't believe all the effort going into bashing one source while not commenting on the content. Beastly Boy Jun 28 #93

It's ridiculous! Must Kill the Messenger Must Kill the Messenger Fake News Fake News -- like they're programmed. betsuni Jun 28 #98

All New Yorkers in outer boroughs have been 2nd class citizens delisen Jun 28 #94

If the tax system is unfair and inequitable, by all means, advocate reform DFW Jun 28 #96

That's because it is being framed that way by those who want to further demonize Mamdani tulipsandroses Jun 28 #107

As far as I know he has not made a statement about this EarlG Jun 28 #118

Will do, thanks. n/t DFW Jun 28 #129

Yet another gift to the party of Putin. And yes, his website SAYS exactly that. Callie1979 Jun 28 #101

If anyone is interested EarlG Jun 28 #114

A staffer should've caught that one Sympthsical Jun 28 #141

This is maybe a bit out of left field, but what if it's not a mistake? EarlG Jun 28 #145

I agree, it could be very intentional Sympthsical Jun 28 #146

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #149

He's got four months to clarify and make his case Sympthsical Jun 29 #150

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 29 #152

I have a feeling Adams and Cuomo fujiyamasan Jun 29 #155

Oh come on. It's obvious what he means. Oneironaut Jun 28 #115

He didn't even make a statement EarlG Jun 28 #119

Thank you for posting! Will do Oneironaut Jun 28 #121

We have bigger fish to fry. True Dough Jun 28 #116

I don't know if I even want to wade into this discussion TacosUberAlles Jun 28 #123

Reparations are really something to be discussed at national level muriel_volestrangler Jun 28 #127

They will JustAnotherGen Jun 29 #157

That's very true TacosUberAlles Jun 29 #163

There are several cities around the country TacosUberAlles Jun 29 #162

No need to bring race into this TheFarseer Jun 28 #126

The language of that document is an invitation to a lawsuit. ARandomPerson Jun 28 #131

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 28 #134

He also says he will arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot in NYC MichMan Jun 29 #156

I doubt it. I think the biggest issue here is people lack full context of the issue- tulipsandroses Jun 28 #138

Lots of "racism against white people" energy in this thread ibegurpard Jun 28 #137

Is it that or people commenting on it being a dumb statement Samael13 Jun 28 #142

I see we're not going to have rational discussions about Mamdani. RandySF Jun 29 #153

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 29 #160

I'd like to know why TacosUberAlles Jun 29 #164

Regardless of Newsweek's reputation for bias the words to appear on this website and they are idiotic dsc Jun 29 #167