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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Mamdani has realized that New Yorkers — and all Americans — need to see the government working for them.

... instead of to enslave them?

Yeah, that makes sense.

[–] TaterTot@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago

Well, in context, it's more about the government addressing issues that people encounter in their daily lives and communities (potholes, public bathrooms, clean streets, etc.), as well as bringing visibility and awareness to these improvements. And how doing so will increase belief and participation in the government.

But, yeah, not enslaving the populace is good too...

[–] KentNavalesi@mstdn.social -3 points 2 days ago

@DarrinBrunner
@return2ozma

If Americans wanted a government that works for them, they'd have it.

[–] NotEasyBeingGreen@slrpnk.net 16 points 2 days ago

Damn Mamdani for giving me so much hope!

[–] nkat2112@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago

This man brings hope to us all.

[–] GeneralDingus@lemmy.cafe 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] GeneralDingus@lemmy.cafe 2 points 2 days ago

Ah, I see now. Bummer

[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 1 points 2 days ago

Sewer Socialism? Like the sewers created a government and supports itself beneath NY?