• Mamdani's NYC

    From Aaron Thomas@1:342/201 to All on Fri Oct 3 05:51:28 2025
    It's official: Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. Trump said that he has no confidence in the Republican "challenger" Curtis Sliwa, which is what I've been saying for several years and several elections now.

    I don't live in NYC, so I don't care that much, but what I do care about is: What's with all the rinos who don't do anything about this Republican candidate problem?

    I challenge anyone to make a list of "all" the things that Curtis Sliwa has done to win the election. Here's mine:

    1) Brushed his teeth
    2) Possibly took a shower
    3) Put on a weird hat

    That's all I got. Let him be a wake-up call to all Americans though: "Republican" candidates are playing this same game in your neck of the woods also!

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  • From IB Joe@1:342/201 to Aaron Thomas on Fri Oct 3 10:40:46 2025
    On 03 Oct 2025, Aaron Thomas said the following...


    I challenge anyone to make a list of "all" the things that Curtis Sliwa has done to win the election. Here's mine:

    1) Brushed his teeth
    2) Possibly took a shower
    3) Put on a weird hat


    Relax... He has a history. In the 70's he was a rock star with the Guardian Angles business.

    I'm not sure if we are past the point of no return with NYC... It did manage to pull itself out of the crime ridden 70's to be spectacular for a few decades to follow. Thank you Rudy.

    I'm not sure what to say... There is Nooooooooo one running in the NYC mayoral race that loves the city more than Curtis...

    Could you imagine being Curtis and you look around and no one normal is running for that seat!!!??

    All the normal Republicans do not live in NYC, they are upstate.

    Curtis is doing everything he can...

    The Big Picture:

    I once felt bad that Trump was cheated from the 2020 election... Until 2024 came along.

    Because of that... He's new admin has no Never-Trumpers. He's dealing with the Deep State in a manner that he never would have been able to do without having 4 years of President Autopen and 4 years of the Democrats policies exposed.

    This and a bunch of other things.

    Mark my words... The Commie might/will get in and it may be the 4 worst 4 years the NYC has ever been subjected to.

    Normal people with money will move... they'll loose all their tax base. Companies will move out of the city and again they'll loose taxes...

    They'll do stupid stuff like de-fund the police and what not... replace police with safe places you can go after you get raped and robbed.

    What will happen for during the 2029 Mayoral run is you'll have 4 or 5 good Republicans standing up to save the city.

    The city will be excited and looking forward for the change.

    Though Curtis might have questionable oral hygiene... But he is a great New Yorker and loves his city.

    The Commie will more than likely win... BUT can he implement his policies is an other question.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:342/201 to IB Joe on Fri Oct 3 22:47:24 2025
    Curtis is doing everything he can...

    Literally, he might be, but that isn't enough.

    Mark my words... The Commie might/will get in and it may be the 4 worst
    4 years the NYC has ever been subjected to.

    This guy isn't as dangerous as the media makes him out to be. He's a Democrat, backed by Obama and George, and he will do what he's told, just like Eric Adams does. One Democrat is as dirty as the next.

    What will happen for during the 2029 Mayoral run is you'll have 4 or 5 good Republicans standing up to save the city.

    This is the problem though; it's not Democrats' fault, and it's not even Curtis Sliwa's fault; it's the GOP's fault. Where's the Republican primary? There is none. The NY GOP is about as "fair" as the DNC was when they forced Kamala down the leftists' throats.

    Every race should have a GOP primary. There should be 10 people lined up to
    be the Republican nominee for everything, even for county clerk.

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  • From Ron L.@1:120/616 to Aaron Thomas on Sat Oct 4 08:36:32 2025
    Aaron Thomas wrote to All <=-

    It's official: Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. Trump said that he has no confidence in the Republican "challenger"
    Curtis Sliwa, which is what I've been saying for several years and
    several elections now.

    I have no confidence in Curtis either. He's just controlled opposition.

    I don't live in NYC, so I don't care that much, but what I do care
    about is: What's with all the rinos who don't do anything about this Republican candidate problem?

    You've answered your own question: They are RINOs. NYC doesn't have a democracy. It's one party controlled now.

    Anyone with an ounce of brains should sell off their property and get out of NYC now. Because you know that the socialist mayor will seize as much as he can get.

    That's all I got. Let him be a wake-up call to all Americans though: "Republican" candidates are playing this same game in your neck of the woods also!

    We will be putting the heat to the worthless "republican" rep that we currently have.

    Maybe I should run for gov't. No. I find it hard to lie.


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  • From Ron L.@1:120/616 to IB Joe on Sat Oct 4 08:36:32 2025
    IB Joe wrote to Aaron Thomas <=-

    I'm not sure if we are past the point of no return with NYC... It did manage to pull itself out of the crime ridden 70's to be spectacular
    for a few decades to follow. Thank you Rudy.

    Ya, but I'd say there is a very good chance that NYC will 'elect' a socialist mayor who has already said that he will make everything gov't owned. We have plenty of history to show how that will end up.

    I think we can say that less than half the people in the city now are useful people. If that number was larger then they wouldn't have had the socialist mayors of late either.

    So they are past the point of no return there. Socialism will come in. Everything will collapse - like it always does under socialism. The Left will screech because Trump will not fund them. The city will die and the useful people will come back in and buy it back up for pennies.

    I'm not sure what to say... There is Nooooooooo one running in the NYC mayoral race that loves the city more than Curtis...

    But there's not enough people there to get him elected.

    Normal people with money will move... they'll loose all their tax base.
    Companies will move out of the city and again they'll loose taxes...

    Just like the Socialist Utopia of California.

    If it wasn't for the Deep State in Washington propping them up with our tax dollars, California would have failed hard long ago.


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  • From Ron L.@1:120/616 to Aaron Thomas on Sat Oct 4 08:36:32 2025
    Aaron Thomas wrote to IB Joe <=-

    Curtis is doing everything he can...

    Literally, he might be, but that isn't enough.

    He simply doesn't have the voter base. There's too many worthless people in NYC looking for a free ride.

    This guy isn't as dangerous as the media makes him out to be. He's a Democrat, backed by Obama and George, and he will do what he's told,
    just like Eric Adams does. One Democrat is as dirty as the next.

    Well, Democrats have no brains of their own. They are just part of the hivemind and their masters pull their strings.

    This is the problem though; it's not Democrats' fault, and it's not
    even Curtis Sliwa's fault; it's the GOP's fault.

    No. At the root, it's the people's fault.

    Where's the Republican primary? There is none.

    Why throw good money into an election that's impossible to win?

    Even if a great candidate came forward (which probably won't happen).
    Even if the majority liked him (which won't be the case).
    The voter fraud machine will ensure he won't get elected.

    Every race should have a GOP primary. There should be 10 people lined
    up to be the Republican nominee for everything, even for county clerk.

    But, like my condo association, no one wants the stress of being in office - unless they are power hungry socialists.


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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:342/201 to Ron L. on Sat Oct 4 08:55:20 2025
    I have no confidence in Curtis either. He's just controlled opposition.

    The Democrats should at least invest in someone who can pretend better. He's not a very good actor.

    You've answered your own question: They are RINOs. NYC doesn't have a democracy. It's one party controlled now.

    That goes for the whole state. There's no way in hell that "nobody's willing to run as a Republican for state assembly." I'd do it if I was nominated, but that would spoil the Democrats' plans and they won't let that happen.

    Same thing with NYC: Surely there are thousands of real patriots in NYC who would be willing to primary Sliwa, but the Democrats (aka the kings) have chosen to stick with Sliwa.

    Anyone with an ounce of brains should sell off their property and get
    out of NYC now. Because you know that the socialist mayor will seize as much as he can get.

    I'd love to move to a red state for the peace of mind, but you have to get your whole family on-board. My wife keeps looking at houses for sale here (we want to upgrade) but I keep telling her "There's a lot of nice ones in Montana!"

    We will be putting the heat to the worthless "republican" rep that we currently have.

    You already know this but let me re-enforce: Don't write to him/her, and don't email them or call them either. Talk to them face to face. Do: visit their office, heckle them at public events, because putting them on the spot makes them uncomfortable, and they need to learn what it's like to feel uncomfortable.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:342/201 to Ron L. on Sat Oct 4 09:03:42 2025
    We will be putting the heat to the worthless "republican" rep that we currently have.

    Maybe I should run for gov't. No. I find it hard to lie.

    I forgot to reply to this part (Joe's BBS polls as soon as posts are saved)

    While the thought of running for office might seem overwhelming, I think now would be a good time to start at least inquiring about it more. The lest has assumed control over all elections; they have developed a culture where all we do is vote. We need to turn the tables on that and get more involved with the nominations.

    And the same logic applies to when we deal with committee chairs: Let's go visit them in person to "turn up the heat." We need to be like Norm from Cheers when we walk into the local RINO headquarters offices., except less friendly:

    "Did you a-holes find a candidate for county judge yet? Time is ticking! Hurry the f up!"

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  • From IB Joe@1:342/201 to Aaron Thomas on Sat Oct 4 12:57:10 2025
    On 03 Oct 2025, Aaron Thomas said the following...


    This is the problem though; it's not Democrats' fault, and it's not even Curtis Sliwa's fault; it's the GOP's fault. Where's the Republican primary? There is none. The NY GOP is about as "fair" as the DNC was
    when they forced Kamala down the leftists' throats.

    Every race should have a GOP primary. There should be 10 people lined up to be the Republican nominee for everything, even for county clerk.


    Think about it... Would you run for NYC Republican?? More than likely not!!!

    All the money and effort and they'll vote in a Commie. AOC is either eying up a 2028 run for president or VP for Gavin ... Or she'll punt Chuck from his Senate seat.

    I saw Curtis on the news last night and I get what you're saying... He loves the city, and state, and he's the 1 who stepped up.

    It might not be enough for him to win though...

    People of NY and NYC need to be aware of what they are doing.

    I do think the Democrats are tone deaf... AOC would give you the shirt off someone else's back.

    The loudest well gets the attention... I think the far left in the democrat party has no clue. I think the moderates in that party should just tell them to take a hike.

    They won't because they need them for a body count...

    And I think the problem in NY... Both House and Senate leaders for the Democrats are from your state.

    So, I'm not sure if the commie gets in will be the end of the world... You can talk shit all you want... Try implementing some of these ideas...

    He said he was going to tax white people more... Unconstitutional... If the wealth people leave, cuz money can do that, your tax base shrinks. Corporations can leave by changing their addresses... and there goes more tax revenue.

    He wants to de-fund the police... never mind the poor people getting robbed and whatnot, if the wealthy lib-tards start getting robbed and raped it'll be game over.

    BTW, I heard that Elise Stefanik was going to run for Governor... Baby steps and the idiots who vote the commie in need to feel the consequences of voting him in.

    Through your weight behind Curtis.

    Pray!!!

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  • From IB Joe@1:342/201 to Ron L. on Sat Oct 4 13:10:36 2025
    On 04 Oct 2025, Ron L. said the following...


    Ya, but I'd say there is a very good chance that NYC will 'elect' a socialist mayor who has already said that he will make everything gov't owned. We have plenty of history to show how that will end up.

    I think we can say that less than half the people in the city now are useful people. If that number was larger then they wouldn't have had
    the socialist mayors of late either.

    So they are past the point of no return there. Socialism will come in. Everything will collapse - like it always does under socialism. The
    Left will screech because Trump will not fund them. The city will die
    and the useful people will come back in and buy it back up for pennies.


    I just sent a message to @Arron and in that I expressed that I think he'll have some challenges implementing his policies.

    People with money are moving from the city and the state... Companies are doing the same... Why be where the taxes are high and the regulatory burdens are equally as high.

    There are several states with no income tax and less regulations... If the money moves out there is no money to through around.

    So, Like some needed Joe Biden to be in office for 4 years to remind them about what the Democrats are really about... NYC gets a commie for 4 years. It'll remind some about the importance of not voting commies in... it'll also shot the younger crowd that communism doesn't work.

    It might also knock some sense into AOC... She's in a bubble and needs to be woke up.


    But there's not enough people there to get him elected.


    I still love the guy... Never seen someone care so muck for NYC.


    Just like the Socialist Utopia of California.

    If it wasn't for the Deep State in Washington propping them up with our tax dollars, California would have failed hard long ago.


    California maybe a lost cause.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:342/201 to IB Joe on Sun Oct 5 05:25:10 2025
    Every race should have a GOP primary. There should be 10 people lined to be the Republican nominee for everything, even for county clerk.


    Think about it... Would you run for NYC Republican?? More than likely not!!!

    I'd do it if I knew how, but the process isn't straightforward and the nominees are always what I'll call "elite." The way stuff works in New York is you have to know somebody to get anywhere, or else you just work at Taco Bell.

    I saw Curtis on the news last night and I get what you're saying... He loves the city, and state, and he's the 1 who stepped up.

    I'm surprised that he made an appearance on the news. That must have cut into his sleep schedule.

    And I think the problem in NY... Both House and Senate leaders for the Democrats are from your state.

    See what I mean about the big "popularity contest?" Schumer and Dollar-Store-Obama are well-connected.

    He said he was going to tax white people more... Unconstitutional... If the wealth people leave, cuz money can do that, your tax base shrinks. Corporations can leave by changing their addresses... and there goes
    more tax revenue.

    The state's leftist government seems fine with businesses leaving. They're not in it for the money, it's the power to control people that they like.

    BTW, I heard that Elise Stefanik was going to run for Governor... Baby steps and the idiots who vote the commie in need to feel the
    consequences of voting him in.

    I still pray for Trump & Vance every day. I'll add Elise Stefanik to my list as soon as she announces her candidacy.

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  • From Ron L.@1:120/616 to Aaron Thomas on Sun Oct 5 09:45:15 2025
    Aaron Thomas wrote to Dr. What <=-

    The Democrats should at least invest in someone who can pretend better. He's not a very good actor.

    He doesn't have to be. He's just a figurehead anyway.

    That goes for the whole state. There's no way in hell that "nobody's willing to run as a Republican for state assembly." I'd do it if I was nominated, but that would spoil the Democrats' plans and they won't let that happen.

    Rather, no one is willing to spend the money on an election they know that they will lose.

    Same thing with NYC: Surely there are thousands of real patriots in NYC who would be willing to primary Sliwa, but the Democrats (aka the
    kings) have chosen to stick with Sliwa.

    Which is why I say that NYC is one party controlled now. There's no way out at this point short of a violent revolution. And Trump will put that down no matter who's side is "right".

    I'd love to move to a red state for the peace of mind, but you have to
    get your whole family on-board. My wife keeps looking at houses for
    sale here (we want to upgrade) but I keep telling her "There's a lot of nice ones in Montana!"

    It's hard for people to step outside their comfort zone. It sometimes takes a lot of pressure for them. They like to see the world as it was, not as it is now.

    I've lived all my life in Michigan. Things are pretty good for me right now. But if another Elitist becomes governor in the midterms, then I'll know that Michigan is one party controlled and I'll be looking to move. I don't want to live in Michifornia.

    You already know this but let me re-enforce: Don't write to him/her,
    and don't email them or call them either. Talk to them face to face.

    Yup. He'll be doing some stumping soon because he's up for reelection next year. I'll be pulling his voting record and publically asking him why he's a RINO.

    Do: visit their office, heckle them at public events, because putting
    them on the spot makes them uncomfortable, and they need to learn what it's like to feel uncomfortable.

    Channelling Crazy Maxine Waters? :)


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  • From Ron L.@1:120/616 to Aaron Thomas on Sun Oct 5 09:45:15 2025
    Aaron Thomas wrote to Dr. What <=-

    While the thought of running for office might seem overwhelming, I
    think now would be a good time to start at least inquiring about it
    more. The lest has assumed control over all elections; they have
    developed a culture where all we do is vote. We need to turn the tables
    on that and get more involved with the nominations.

    Too true, sadly. This is what I will never forgive the Lefties for: Making me spend time and effort to participate in politics.

    "Did you a-holes find a candidate for county judge yet? Time is
    ticking! Hurry the f up!"

    Here in Michigan, we had a senator resign mid-term. According to the Constitutin, the Governor needs to appoint someone to finish off the term. But she has not done so. Why? Because the district is overwhelming Republican and by not putting a rep in place, there's one less Republican vote in the state Senate. She's been "dragging her feet" for over a year now on this.


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  • From Ron L.@1:120/616 to IB Joe on Sun Oct 5 09:45:15 2025
    IB Joe wrote to Dr. What <=-

    People with money are moving from the city and the state... Companies
    are doing the same... Why be where the taxes are high and the
    regulatory burdens are equally as high.

    Exactly. Which is why Socialism must be forced on to people at a global level.

    Productive people will naturally move from a more repressive area into a less repressive one. The more repressed area will die while the less repressed one will thrive - and get even more people.

    Socialism only "works" until they run out of other people's money.

    There are several states with no income tax and less regulations... If
    the money moves out there is no money to through around.

    IHMO: I'm surprised that more companies haven't done this yet.

    But I'm sure there are other business things I'm not taking into account here.

    So, Like some needed Joe Biden to be in office for 4 years to remind
    them about what the Democrats are really about... NYC gets a commie for
    4 years. It'll remind some about the importance of not voting commies in... it'll also shot the younger crowd that communism doesn't work.

    The problem is that the Left has worked hard to create a large population who can't think for themselves, believe that they are intelligent, and ignore any fact that goes against their Narrative.

    While a percentage of people will "learn the hard way", there will be a significant percentage who will deny Reality.

    It might also knock some sense into AOC... She's in a bubble and needs
    to be woke up.

    Not possible. She's a moron.

    California maybe a lost cause.

    It's and NYC will be. Let them die. Let them serve as a monument to yet another socialism failure.


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  • From Ron L.@1:120/616 to IB Joe on Sun Oct 5 09:45:15 2025
    IB Joe wrote to Aaron Thomas <=-

    All the money and effort and they'll vote in a Commie. AOC is either eying up a 2028 run for president or VP for Gavin ... Or she'll punt
    Chuck from his Senate seat.

    The "Dumb and Dumberer Ticket" has no chance of winning in 2028.

    I saw Curtis on the news last night and I get what you're saying... He loves the city, and state, and he's the 1 who stepped up.

    But he also has rose colored glasses on.

    People of NY and NYC need to be aware of what they are doing.

    They are. They are looking at free stuff. Remember we are dealing with a voting group that can't get past "Stage 1 thinking". They only see "free stuff" and don't understand what the ramifications of that are.

    Even if you explained it to them, they still wouldn't accept it.

    I do think the Democrats are tone deaf... AOC would give you the shirt
    off someone else's back.

    They aren't tone deaf. They simply refuse to understand Reality and their policies have reflected that for decades.

    The loudest well gets the attention... I think the far left in the democrat party has no clue.

    To have a clue, you need to have a brain. These people can't think for themselves - literally.

    I think the moderates in that party should just tell them to take a hike.

    The moderates of the Democrat party have already left the party.

    So the AOCs, and Schumers, can only pander to the ultra-Left nut cases.

    I mean look at who they are supporting against who - publically, on video.

    They have proven that they are **not** for the law-abiding American people.

    So, I'm not sure if the commie gets in will be the end of the world...

    It won't be the end of the world. It will be end of NYC as a commerce center.

    IMHO: that's long overdue. NYC has been corrupt for generations.

    He wants to de-fund the police... never mind the poor people getting robbed and whatnot, if the wealthy lib-tards start getting robbed and raped it'll be game over.

    Elitists don't care about the plebes.

    Through your weight behind Curtis.

    It will make no difference. The Voter Fraud Machine in NY will ensure that the "correct" candidate is installed.

    Pray!!!

    Trust in God. But tie up your horse.

    IHMO: Get our of NY while you can still get some sucker to pay good money for your house.


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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:342/201 to Ron L. on Sun Oct 5 10:33:22 2025
    That goes for the whole state. There's no way in hell that "nobody's willing to run as a Republican for state assembly." I'd do it if I wa nominated, but that would spoil the Democrats' plans and they won't l that happen.

    Rather, no one is willing to spend the money on an election they know
    that they will lose.

    AFAIK you have to get a certain number of signatures to get your name on a ballot. That shouldn't cost anything, but I don't know what the exact procedure is for collecting the signatures; I assume there's a special form to use and it seems like the names in the signatures would have to be verifiable somehow. I'm in no position to ask those questions to the elitist who runs the Republican Committee, but I will encourage other to do so.

    Which is why I say that NYC is one party controlled now. There's no way out at this point short of a violent revolution. And Trump will put
    that down no matter who's side is "right".

    I'm hoping that Trump puts his foot up a lot of butts in New York. I emailed Linda McMahon's office about the DEI still in place in my school district. I ended the email with "The left thrives on other peoples' money, so please take it away from them."

    It's hard for people to step outside their comfort zone. It sometimes takes a lot of pressure for them. They like to see the world as it was, not as it is now.

    Yea I'm in love with 1980s - 1990s New York. When we lived in New Mexico I kept telling my wife how much "better things are in New York" but by the time we moved here the state made a liar out of me.

    You already know this but let me re-enforce: Don't write to him/her, and don't email them or call them either. Talk to them face to face.

    Yup. He'll be doing some stumping soon because he's up for reelection next year. I'll be pulling his voting record and publically asking him why he's a RINO.

    Joe's rep is a rino? That sucks! I thought everyone in Florida was cool. I like Byron and Myra.

    Do: visit their office, heckle them at public events, because putting them on the spot makes them uncomfortable, and they need to learn wha it's like to feel uncomfortable.

    Channelling Crazy Maxine Waters? :)

    I wouldn't harass them "while they're eating dinner with their families" like Maxine calls for, but I look forward to opportunities to call them out at public events.

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  • From IB Joe@1:342/201 to Aaron Thomas on Sun Oct 5 15:39:44 2025
    On 05 Oct 2025, Aaron Thomas said the following...


    I'd do it if I knew how, but the process isn't straightforward and the nominees are always what I'll call "elite." The way stuff works in New York is you have to know somebody to get anywhere, or else you just work at Taco Bell.


    It was more a Rhetorical question... Could you imagine the 100s of millions of dollars it would take to run a campaign and you won't win... Never mind the money... The political capital would be the most costly.

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  • From Ron L.@1:120/616 to Aaron Thomas on Mon Oct 6 07:03:02 2025
    Aaron Thomas wrote to Dr. What <=-

    AFAIK you have to get a certain number of signatures to get your name
    on a ballot. That shouldn't cost anything, but I don't know what the
    exact procedure is for collecting the signatures; I assume there's a special form to use and it seems like the names in the signatures would have to be verifiable somehow.

    You have to use a special form. That costs money.
    Then you need to spend the time/effort to ask people. That costs.
    Then you need to take the forms back to an Elitist clerk to "validate" the signatures. Unsure if that costs anything, but in NYC, it probably does.
    She will invalidate many of the signatures, so that will probably stop you there.

    I'm in no position to ask those
    questions to the elitist who runs the Republican Committee, but I will encourage other to do so.

    The petition system is part of the Voter Fraud Machine to ensure that only the selet candidates and proposals end up on the ballot. You would have to have overwhelming support for something to even get on the ballot.

    I'm hoping that Trump puts his foot up a lot of butts in New York. I emailed Linda McMahon's office about the DEI still in place in my
    school district. I ended the email with "The left thrives on other peoples' money, so please take it away from them."

    That's what Trump is doing. Take their money away, which cripples their system since the Elitists don't want to use THEIR (ill gotten) money to do things.

    Yea I'm in love with 1980s - 1990s New York. When we lived in New
    Mexico I kept telling my wife how much "better things are in New York"
    but by the time we moved here the state made a liar out of me.

    The past is never what you remember.

    I wouldn't harass them "while they're eating dinner with their
    families" like Maxine calls for, but I look forward to opportunities to call them out at public events.

    Which we should. But beware of their security detail.


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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:342/201 to IB Joe on Mon Oct 6 04:31:30 2025
    I'd do it if I knew how, but the process isn't straightforward and th nominees are always what I'll call "elite." The way stuff works in Ne York is you have to know somebody to get anywhere, or else you just w at Taco Bell.


    It was more a Rhetorical question... Could you imagine the 100s of millions of dollars it would take to run a campaign and you won't win... Never mind the money... The political capital would be the most costly.

    The cost probably depends on what you're running for and how much you want to win. The owner of a local dry cleaner company ran as a Republican in a state assembly race and all she did was put her name on the ballot and was never heard from again. It's a common phenomenon around here. There's no logical reason to believe that she wasted any of her own money on that "attempt."

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