I've seen several social interviews of people on the streets of NYC. Most of the people interviewed are young women. When asked why they voted for Mamdani, they say some of the same things you wrote about: He's young. He was on TikTok. He's exciting to watch. He's going to lower rent. He hates Trump. etc.
What's scary is that none of the young people interviewed have knowledge of socialism, communism, taxation, the power limits of the NYC mayor, or more. The ignorance is horrific.
There is nothing wrong with your son acknowledging the silly reasons that other people voted for Mamdani. Hopefully he doesn't see those as good reasons to vote for someone. Given that he voted for another candidate, he might.
I'd point him in the direction of some thoughtful, calm conservative podcasts to help keep him sane.
I'd be happy to provide a partial list if you can't think of any.
Recommend the Triggernometry podcast. They aren't actually conservative, and they are occasionally funny. I'll try to find a particular one to start with. Humor can be an effective tool.
Exceptional narrative. Thank you. I am an X New York person. Born there. Brooklyn. 1942. Parents relocated to Westchester County Irvington on the Hudson after WWII in 1946. I returned in 1968 after college and the USMC and surviving the Vietnam debacle. Employment in NYC for three years followed by grad school. Departure in 1973. For good. It was odiferous even then. Have never looked back. NYS is incapable of rescuing NYC. Very dark days ahead.
Thank you. I'm hoping against hope that after a certain amount if destruction, New Yorkers will see what's happening but it might be too late if he does what I think he might.
Mamdani is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. He didn’t heed the adage, “Be careful what you wish for.” In his rooftop video asking people to keep sending him money, he’s got big, dark circles under his eyes and he comes off as unhinged. He has no idea how he’s going to make good on his platform and he’s terrified.
Why would inability to follow through on promises make a Communist nervous? When they fail to fix the problems they promised to fix they blame the system and insist they need more power. When they have absolute power, they kill or imprison complainers. It's a simple system. It isn't intended to "work."
I've seen several social interviews of people on the streets of NYC. Most of the people interviewed are young women. When asked why they voted for Mamdani, they say some of the same things you wrote about: He's young. He was on TikTok. He's exciting to watch. He's going to lower rent. He hates Trump. etc.
What's scary is that none of the young people interviewed have knowledge of socialism, communism, taxation, the power limits of the NYC mayor, or more. The ignorance is horrific.
I couldn't believe it when my son conceded that he checks the 'diversity' box. Thankfully, he didn't vote for him but most of his friends did.
There is nothing wrong with your son acknowledging the silly reasons that other people voted for Mamdani. Hopefully he doesn't see those as good reasons to vote for someone. Given that he voted for another candidate, he might.
I'd point him in the direction of some thoughtful, calm conservative podcasts to help keep him sane.
I'd be happy to provide a partial list if you can't think of any.
I've sent more to him than you can imagine. Podcasts, articles, etc. I'm his mother so he dismisses it.
Recommend the Triggernometry podcast. They aren't actually conservative, and they are occasionally funny. I'll try to find a particular one to start with. Humor can be an effective tool.
I've watched Triggernometry. It seems everything I recommend, he sneers at. But if you have a favorite, I'd love to have it. Thanks.
Exceptional narrative. Thank you. I am an X New York person. Born there. Brooklyn. 1942. Parents relocated to Westchester County Irvington on the Hudson after WWII in 1946. I returned in 1968 after college and the USMC and surviving the Vietnam debacle. Employment in NYC for three years followed by grad school. Departure in 1973. For good. It was odiferous even then. Have never looked back. NYS is incapable of rescuing NYC. Very dark days ahead.
Thank you. I'm hoping against hope that after a certain amount if destruction, New Yorkers will see what's happening but it might be too late if he does what I think he might.
Let us pray and be hopeful for those directly affected by his proposed insanity.
https://substack.com/profile/403952572-kali-karma-feminist/note/c-178852755?r=6oi3ss
Mamdani got a huge boost when the Israeli government suggested NYC Jews move to Israel and for others not visit NYC if Mamdani won.
“The Jews of New York to seriously consider making their new home in the Land of Israel,” he concluded.”
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/new-york-city-israeli-minister-urges-jews-flee-after-mamdani-win
Mamdani is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. He didn’t heed the adage, “Be careful what you wish for.” In his rooftop video asking people to keep sending him money, he’s got big, dark circles under his eyes and he comes off as unhinged. He has no idea how he’s going to make good on his platform and he’s terrified.
Why would inability to follow through on promises make a Communist nervous? When they fail to fix the problems they promised to fix they blame the system and insist they need more power. When they have absolute power, they kill or imprison complainers. It's a simple system. It isn't intended to "work."
Truth.
I hadn't heard that. He looks pretty happy and ready to 'implement' his plans.
It’s my own observation.
Then there’s “The Parable of the Bowl of Shit.”
https://youtu.be/VjzqO6UOPFQ?si=taRvQWaeCDweT2zD