Posted on 01/05/2026 5:13:08 AM PST by MtnClimber
That the radical Left worldwide would celebrate the inauguration of communist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City was entirely predictable. What is striking, however, is the ostentatious triumphalism displayed at a time when the Trump administration is systematically exposing illegal extraction mechanisms and financial flows step by step.
It is a moment of celebration for the radical Left in the United States. After the defeat in the 2024 presidential election, the inauguration of Zohran Kwame Mamdani -- the first Muslim mayor of New York City -- marked the resurgence of socialist forces within the Democratic Party.
Naturally, the ever-shrill Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was present, as was leftist know-it-all Bernie Sanders, who administered Mamdani’s oath on the Quran.
Socialism is a recurring social disease, and Zohran Mamdani is one of its visible symptoms. His political program is well known in Germany as well, particularly to the German Left. Public transportation is to be made free of charge. A millionaire tax is to be introduced. Childcare is to become a free public service. Affordable housing is to be created through large-scale public construction.
We know all of this: massive market interventions -- and all of it has failed repeatedly.
And yet New Yorkers granted Mamdani a mandate, giving him a lead of more than nine percentage points over his competitors.
The Familiar Promise
“I will not hold back when it comes to improving the lives of New Yorkers,” Mamdani declared. “I am Muslim, I am a democratic socialist, and I refuse to apologize for that,” he said during the campaign.
He may yet be forced to apologize when projects such as the targeted over-taxation of predominantly white neighborhoods or his harebrained idea of municipally-run grocery stores collapse -- either due to the U.S. Constitution or the basic logic
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And Mamdani’s failures will be blamed on the free enterprise system.
..and Trump.
Socialism is a recurring social disease.
Many grave markers prove it but the left never counts them.
“I am Muslim” Jihad continues apace. “Turn up the volume”
“massive market interventions — and all of it has failed repeatedly.”
“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.”
These people (New York City residents) are incapable of learning from history. I guess the rest of us can vicariously enjoy the financial train wreck that is sure to come.
This pretty much sums it up:
More popcorn!
Clown show!
Did they all pile out of the same clown-car?
Ma’amdami is going to have a very short honeymoon period. He is opening with an attack on private property. This is a classic commie tactic. Capital will flee NYC.
Hey New Yorkers! Bend over and spread ‘em!
Wreckers and saboteurs, kulaks and traitors.
Socialism is simply a looting scheme. Something for nothing. The goal of the criminal.
Can’t wait to see what becomes of NY City in a year.
Of course, for all the predictable failures, Mamdani will blame Trump and White Supremacy.
Subway fare just went up to $3.00. Mamdani has vowed to make it free.
Bkmk
You have to wonder if Chinese and Iranian or other Muslim countries’ money will be used to prop up New York City and California. Otherwise, they will become Detroit with better ocean views.
Yes, but that will take more time than folks are imagining. Many business can't be moved because they prove local services. Many other business owners will convince themselves they can stick it out and survive Mamdani. And a lot of the others may have expensive lease or other capital assets/obligations that can't be shifted out of state quickly.
So capital will flee, but almost certainly not fast enough to make a difference in the next mayoral election.
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