Mandami wants to disband critical Police unit.

Always in His Presence · Jan 30, 2026

Laodicean60 said:
The federal government may have to fill the void.

He is opposed to the Federal Government sending officers into the city -

GoldenBoy89 · Jan 30, 2026

Always in His Presence said:
He is opposed to the Federal Government sending officers into the city -

There are already federal officers in his city.

Has he done anything to stop them?

Always in His Presence · Jan 30, 2026

GoldenBoy89 said:
There are already federal officers in his city.

Right - and there was a very present need to develop, train and employ officers to handle terroristic threats. Not like New York ever had an issue with it,

Palmfever · Jan 30, 2026

Fantine said:
Without fanfare, Boston and Atlanta (i believe) have elected Democratic Socialist mayors who are succeeding spectacularly.

Andre seems to be doing fine.
Wu is not. And, blaming Trump is bogus.

"Her efforts to shift the property tax burden from residents to corporate landlords failed to pass the state Senate three times. Now, the average single-family homeowner in Boston will have to shell out at least $780 more in property taxes this year. And landlords will likely pass that financial burden onto renters.

“It is horrible. I got my tax bill last week,” said Dorchester resident Shirley Jones, at a flower-arranging workshop that was part of the Wu inauguration week events. “And I said, 'If I was a drinking woman, I would need a shot of vodka right about now.’ ”
"Jones, a 67-year-old homeowner, said she may need a part-time job to afford the increase in rent.
Wu blames state lawmakers for the tax hike and the other housing-related failures. And she says a slow pace of new construction is due to economic factors like tariffs and interest rates. But critics say the mayor hasn’t worked closely enough with state lawmakers or the business community to make headway on affordability issues.

That frustration was part of what prompted advisors to encourage Josh Kraft, of the New England Patriots owner’s family, to enter the mayor’s race last year. Wu trounced Kraft in the preliminary election, and he dropped out days later. But complaints about Wu from the business sector persist."

Good luck to her, she's got a big job ahead of her.

Belk · Jan 30, 2026

Pepperdoodle said:
Socialism isn't spectacular or succeeding in the scheme of things.
Socialism, for all its popularity in some circles, is not a Biblical model for society.
In opposition to socialism, the Bible promotes the idea of private property and issues commands to respect it: commands such as “You shall not steal”, Deut 5:19 are meaningless without private property.
Unlike what we see in failed experiments in socialism, the Bible honors work and teaches that individuals are responsible to support themselves: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat”, 2 Thessa 3:10.
The redistribution of wealth foundational to socialism destroys accountability and the Biblical work ethic.
Jesus’ parable in Matt 25:14–30 clearly teaches our responsibility to serve God with our (private) resources.
I see socialism as a scheme from the devil. It looks pretty for a while.....until it doesn't.

Of course not. That was communism.

Early Bible-based communes originated with the1st-century Christian community in Jerusalem, characterized by voluntary, radical sharing of property and resources to ensure no member was in need

Pepperdoodle · Feb 10, 2026

A2SG said:
Not an opinion, so there's no leaning. Read the Constitution, it isn't based on the Bible in any way.
As are you. But if you want to claim that the US system of government or economics is based on the Bible, then you are simply factually incorrect.

Never said that the Constitution was "based on the Bible"

Pepperdoodle · Feb 10, 2026

Belk said:
Of course not. That was communism.
Early Bible-based communes originated with the1st-century Christian community in Jerusalem, characterized by voluntary, radical sharing of property and resources to ensure no member was in need

A2SG · Feb 10, 2026

Pepperdoodle said:
Never said that the Constitution was "based on the Bible"

Maybe not, but you did say: "Socialism, for all its popularity in some circles, is not a Biblical model for society."

The US does not use the Bible as a model for our society. Nor do we use the Bible as a model for our laws, or our economic system. If the US chooses to use some socialist ideas, like Medicare or Social Security, the Bible doesn't enter into the discussion at any point.

-- A2SG, it's in the Constitution, the very first Amendment.....

Always in His Presence · Friday at 3:44 PM

With the World Cup just months away - how will he provide the extra protection the athletes and visiting fans will need? Without the specially trained officers and the equipment - how will he guarantee their safety?

GoldenBoy89 · Friday at 5:05 PM

Always in His Presence said:
With the World Cup just months away - how will he provide the extra protection the athletes and visiting fans will need? Without the specially trained officers and the equipment - how will he guarantee their safety?

Pretty sure NYPD is still a thing.

Pommer · Friday at 5:14 PM

Always in His Presence said:
With the World Cup just months away - how will he provide the extra protection the athletes and visiting fans will need? Without the specially trained officers and the equipment - how will he guarantee their safety?

GoldenBoy89 said:
Pretty sure NYPD is still a thing.

If FIFA can be trusted as a source for where the matches are to be played, the “New York” games will be played at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

So, might be moot?

GoldenBoy89 · Friday at 5:56 PM

Pommer said:
If FIFA can be trusted as a source for where the matches are to be played, the “New York” games will be played at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

So, might be moot?

That darn socialist mayor is driving the big sporting events right out of the state!

Pepperdoodle · Monday at 2:16 PM

A2SG said:
Maybe not, but you did say: "Socialism, for all its popularity in some circles, is not a Biblical model for society."
The US does not use the Bible as a model for our society. Nor do we use the Bible as a model for our laws, or our economic system. If the US chooses to use some socialist ideas, like Medicare or Social Security, the Bible doesn't enter into the discussion at any point.

Socialism is not a Biblical model.
The Bible and it's principles enters into any discussion a Christian has.
Society isn't a Christians's guide.

Now if you lean Left politically you might not agree. And that's your freedom to do so.

If you're a religious person, what denomination are you, if any?

A2SG · Monday at 10:42 PM

Pepperdoodle said:
Socialism is not a Biblical model.
The Bible and it's principles enters into any discussion a Christian has.
Society isn't a Christians's guide.

Fine. You guys can discuss it all you like. Have fun. Just keep the Bible out of politics, as the US isn't based on biblical principles.

Pepperdoodle said:
Now if you lean Left politically you might not agree. And that's your freedom to do so.

Agreed. However, my point about the US not being based on biblical principles remains factual, no matter what direction I might lean.

Pepperdoodle said:
If you're a religious person, what denomination are you, if any?

None. I make up my own mind on such issues.

-- A2SG, not a fan of being told what to believe......

Always in His Presence · 2026-02-17T10:30:41-0600

One central concern is preparedness. Terrorism response requires specialized training in areas such as coordinated attack protocols, intelligence sharing, hazardous materials handling, and crisis command structures. While general patrol officers are trained to respond to emergencies, a dedicated unit often develops advanced expertise through scenario-based exercises and interagency drills. Without such a team, critics worry that response times could slow and coordination gaps could emerge during a major incident.

Another issue involves deterrence. The existence of a visible, well-trained counterterrorism unit can serve as a psychological and strategic deterrent. Disbanding it may be perceived—rightly or wrongly—as a signal that counterterrorism is no longer a top municipal priority. In an era where threats can evolve quickly and unpredictably, some residents fear that symbolic and practical readiness both matter. Critics caution that relying solely on outside agencies could create dangerous delays during the critical first moments of a crisis.

my notes made clearer by AI

Desk trauma · 2026-02-17T13:14:08-0600

Always in His Presence said:
One central concern is preparedness. Terrorism response requires specialized training in areas such as coordinated attack protocols, intelligence sharing, hazardous materials handling, and crisis command structures. While general patrol officers are trained to respond to emergencies, a dedicated unit often develops advanced expertise through scenario-based exercises and interagency drills. Without such a team, critics worry that response times could slow and coordination gaps could emerge during a major incident.

Another issue involves deterrence. The existence of a visible, well-trained counterterrorism unit can serve as a psychological and strategic deterrent. Disbanding it may be perceived—rightly or wrongly—as a signal that counterterrorism is no longer a top municipal priority. In an era where threats can evolve quickly and unpredictably, some residents fear that symbolic and practical readiness both matter. Critics caution that relying solely on outside agencies could create dangerous delays during the critical first moments of a crisis.

my notes made clearer by AI

Does the clanker post for you or do you still have to hit the button?

GoldenBoy89 · 2026-02-17T13:20:30-0600

Desk trauma said:
Does the clanker post for you or do you still have to hit the button?

I can already tell which side is going to elect our first AI president.

Pommer · 2026-02-17T14:53:46-0600

GoldenBoy89 said:
I can already tell which side is going to elect our first AI president.

::click:: ::whirl::

Always in His Presence · 2026-02-17T14:58:50-0600

Desk trauma said:
Does the clanker post for you or do you still have to hit the button?

GoldenBoy89 said:
I can already tell which side is going to elect our first AI president.

Pommer said:
::click:: ::whirl::

hmmm.... instead of posting point/counter point, we just need to complain.

How's that working for you?

GoldenBoy89 · 2026-02-17T15:02:31-0600

Always in His Presence said:
hmmm.... instead of posting point/counter point, we just need to complain.

How's that working for you?

Idk let me ask AI first and then I’ll get back to you with a response.

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