Bill De Blasio's Vision, Will New York Democrats Address Inequality

[theworldismine13]

I've always been wary of the "growing income inequality" picture that is painted for NYC. Reason being cause I know my entire community was a part of NYC middle class in the 90s. We were/are the families that crossed into LI for access to better school systems. So I'm like eh....saying the middle class "disappeared" seems a little disingenuous (though its true when the area discussed is defined by geography).

Secondly, and I have to read up on this, addressing inequality across the city is going to require a borough by borough approach. So although the mayor must take the first step, the borough presidents have to be competent. With that said, I'm watching the Queens Borough president race. (nikkas like so there's a mayoral race AND the borough presidents race at the same time. Why ain't the news talking about those folks either )

i agree, on my facebook there are so many black brooklynites in atlanta its not even funny

i think building affordable housing is good as long as as its not government owned or ran, but besides that i say let the free market reign and get in where you fit in, i think the reality is that a lot of people need to move

i heard there is a black dude running for brooklyn burrough president

 

[radio rahiem]

What is Mr. Thompson promising, breh?

We need to get these Unions strong again, breh

no idea.
fdny, uft, transit unions all support him
don't know about sanitation/nypd

 

[88m3]

no idea.
fdny, uft, transit unions all support him
don't know about sanitation/nypd

interesting..

ya know how many people the sanitation dept employes?

 

[Serious]

i'm liking Bill DeBlasio
but all the unions are backing Bill Thompson

i'm torn brehs

Don't worry breh, brother twism has already laid out the platform for you:

im supporting the black guy, cuz he's black

 

[88m3]

i agree, on my facebook there are so many black brooklynites in atlanta its not even funny

 

[Tommy Fits]

interesting..

ya know how many people the sanitation dept employes?

According to wikipedia 7,200 uniformed employees and supervisors and 2041 civilian employees.

 

[Trip]

no idea.
fdny, uft, transit unions all support him
don't know about sanitation/nypd

If we drive out the middle class- who's going to pay for everyone down the line? Cant keep kicking the can...

 

[CentricTongues]

I like him honestly i hope he wins cause i honestly out of the guys running he seems the best bet. but what can i say?

i just want rent to go down again.