Gothamist: Spitzer, Clinton, Spencer, and Cuomo Win State Primaries

Blike Moomberg

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:16:14 -0500

The problem is not that Bloomberg resembles the national GOP platform. The problem is that people think he resembles the Democratic platform, which he doesn't. Name some things Bloomberg has done that's Democratic, and I'll be able to name about double the Conservative things he's done. By definition, his governing style is not moderate, but Authoritarian. He ebbs and flows wherever he decides. He offers no voter any security in representation. Basically, we "trust" Bloomberg, and that's his platform: "Trust me, I know best, and likely better than you, for your own good." You call that democracy? I'd prefer a mayor who shows restraint and actually has a clue about why parties exist. Think back to George Washington; they wanted to give the guy extra terms, and make him king. He knew to pull back, because of the principles of how our system works. Bloomberg fires people who doesn't agree with him. He sues government bodies when they exercise check-and-balances. His policies constantly trample over the 1st and 4th amendments. But hey, Bloomberg's ads say he's great and moderate, and we all have a "gut feeling" that he's great and moderate, so he must be great and moderate, right? Who needs proof! Here's a quote from Stephen Colbert about using your gut instead of research: We're not brainiacs on the nerd patrol. We're not members of the factinista. We go straight from the gut, right sir? That's where the truth lies, right down here in the gut. Do you know you have more nerve endings in your gut than you have in your head? You can look it up. I know some of you are going to say "I did look it up, and that's not true." That's 'cause you looked it up in a book.Next time, look it up in your gut. I did. My gut tells me that's how our nervous system works. Every night on my show, the Colbert Report, I speak straight from the gut, OK? I give people the truth, unfiltered by rational argument. I call it the "No Fact Zone."

nelson muntz

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:09:45 -0500

#19, just because someone speaks out against a Democrat doesn't make them a Republican. This all or nothing approach to politics you and others take (see what the party did to Joe Lieberman) is so attractive. If the Democrats retake either chamber of Congress it will be in spite of their (and their supporters) own stupidity. And Bloomberg doesn't even come close to resembling the national GOP platform. That New Yorkers chose Bloomberg (twice) should tell the DNC that they might have more success with someone more moderate. Of course, with Howard Dean running the show. . . and the primary system being what it is. . .

Blike Moomberg

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:58:12 -0500

Well I guess you Republicans should be happy to know that Gothamist was definitely biased in favor of Bloomberg and noticeably anti-Ferrer last year.

Rupert Murdoch

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:22:12 -0500

I agree. I hate the way people think that Gothamist is "the blog of record" when it so clearly biased and never reports any of the good things that are happening in Iraq. Those crummy elites and their Shake Shack! I don't believe the Gothamist Blog! Which is why you should keep an eye out for my upcoming alternative, The Fox GothamBlog.

greenpointer

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:54:21 -0500

Says who?? LOL

soho1977

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:39:42 -0500

Dan Soda is pure genius! LOL

dan soda

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:21:42 -0500

this is a blog, you geniuses. it isn't newsweek. nobody's required to be impartial here. don't you love how republicans never understand how things work?

Jello

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:12:41 -0500

Right on Brroklyn25! So true but then again the people that run gothamist aren't exactly experts on the subject matter they write about-- it's more commentary...mindless as it may be at times.

George

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:08:46 -0500

Did anyone here vote for Sean Patrick Maloney?

Dur

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:58:13 -0500

I love that Brooklyn25 thinks that opinions can be unbiased, and that Gothamist runs actual articles.

Brooklyn25

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:40:55 -0500

I love Jen Chung's anti-republican slant on literally everything she writes...too bad you can't get any un-biased opinions and articles around here.

dan soda

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:34:41 -0500

yeah, i have to take issue with that too. didn't bush run on a bogus platform of restoring dignity to the white house? that's a laugh if i've ever heard on.

Michael

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:01:05 -0500

"At least Republicans don't hold themselves out as the moral and virtuous party." WHA.. wha... WHAT!?!?!?!

bite me

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:55:59 -0500

dan soda, sure Republicans do it. And the Democrats give them grief for it. This just proves that the Democrats are as much hypocrits as Republicans. At least Republicans don't hold themselves out as the moral and virtuous party.

Dude

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:12:01 -0500

Cuomo had one thing going FOR him during the campaign, he was running against Mark "Worst Politician Ever!" Green. I think even Reverend Al can beat Green. I still can't believe how he totally blew the '01 Mayoral race and lost to Bloomie, when I think he had a double digit lead.

dan soda

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:58:47 -0500

why mock outrage at that? the repubs don't nominate anybody different. bush is a family legacy, rich man, and idiot rolled into one.

timbnyc

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:46:17 -0500

Wow, two family legacies and one rich man nominated by the Dems. Democracy in action, I'm sure.

Anon

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:38:02 -0500

Hopefully there is one candidate for governor in New York state who will support medical marijuana. Unfortunately for sick New Yorkers, Spitzer is just another corporate shill posing as a man of the people.

Cuomo sucks

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:35:09 -0500

After reading those Times & NYDN endorsements, how could anyone vote for frickin' Cuomo??

Margaret Harper

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:28:08 -0500

We ran into Mark Green campaigning on the streets of Park Slope yesterday. He already seemed kind of defeated; I felt bad for him. Though, I still didn't take a flier...does that make me a bad person?

Mark

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:22:32 -0500

The Democrats have some strong candidates this time around, but we'll see what happens. Politics are so unpredictable. Nobody thought Bloomberg had a shot in hell, remember? The only thing that gives me pause about Clinton (though I'll probably still vote for her) is her stance on Iraq.