Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Even if this is a coincidence, the optics of this are freakin' terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I hate Cuomo, wish he had a real dem opponent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I'm torn she's not qualified for the job at all, but I hate Cuomo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Just now, PaladinSolo said: I'm torn she's not qualified for the job at all, but I hate Cuomo. Why isn’t she qualified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: Why isn’t she qualified? I have an immediate aversion to a celebrity running for office, but I really don't know much about her and she could be an exception. Can you give me an overview on why she is qualified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, legend said: I have an immediate aversion to a celebrity running for office, but I really don't know much about her and she could be an exception. Can you give me an overview on why she is qualified? Well, in terms of education she has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Barnard College, so she's educated well enough, I'd say, it terms of broad qualifications. Like you, I am wary of celebrities running for office, but I've seen videos of her speak and debate a few times and she's incredibly well-spoken, well-mannered, and articulate. Cuomo has avoided debating her until now for a reason. I fucking hate Cuomo and I wish Nixon would win, and I hate celebrities running for office haha. If that helps explain anything. She's not per se "qualified" in the traditional political career track sense, but I think she'd do a far better job than Cuomo, given everything I've read and seen about her during her campaign. She's super progressive and super left and super liberal (compared to Cuomo) so people are finding anything they can to discredit her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, legend said: I have an immediate aversion to a celebrity running for office, but I really don't know much about her and she could be an exception. Can you give me an overview on why she is qualified? She’s over age 30, a US citizen, and has been a resident of NY for the last 5 years. All other discussions of qualifications are meritocracy bullshit that’s meant to keep outsiders out and to avoid discussions of issues. Here’s an example of a pretty resume being useless: http://theweek.com/articles/709088/how-andrew-cuomo-broke-new-york-subway https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cynthia-nixon-mta-subway-ads-andrew-cuomo_us_5afda284e4b0a59b4e019369 https://cynthiafornewyork.com/issue/fixing-the-subway/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: She’s over age 30, a US citizen, and has been a resident of NY for the last 5 years. All other discussions of qualifications are meritocracy bullshit that’s meant to keep outsiders out and to avoid discussions of issues. You think the only reason to be concerned about someone's qualifications for a political office is to keep outsiders out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 what qualifications are you looking for? Harvard law decree, 2 years as a prosecutor, kissed the right ass on a campaign, appointed to as assistant director as a reward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: what qualifications are you looking for? Community organizer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, SFLUFAN said: Community organizer I would prefer a real estate development tycoon with a sprinkle proto-fascism. Those are the qualifications I'm looking for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 For resume crowd, in 2013 she helped de Blasio go from polling in the single digits to winning the Democratic nomination https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/nyregion/cynthia-nixon-christine-quinn-de-blasio.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I would like somebody with...literally any governmental administration experience. I don’t think it’s too much to ask that high office officials have actually worked in the system they seek to lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I 100% think its a good thing shes running against him because hes been to complacent or just bad in certain areas, but he knows how to get the wheels turning and i can just see Nixon if she won making a lot of noise and going no where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 hours ago, RedSoxFan9 said: what qualifications are you looking for? Harvard law decree, 2 years as a prosecutor, kissed the right ass on a campaign, appointed to as assistant director as a reward I don't have any singular specific set so me listing out the union of all possible things I find acceptable would be rather wasteful of our time. But if you think she is qualified you must have reasons and that's what I was asking you for. It's entirely possible I would agree and I tried to make that clear when I asked you. But responding that qualifications don't matter or are just a means to keep outsider out is a super bizarre statement. Most people shouldn't be in a high-level political office (myself included--the world in which I'm a good choice for a high-level office is a very dark world indeed.) and we should absolutely be discerning and look for people qualified for such incredibly important jobs. TBC, I'm also completely open to the possibility the bar is low given the competition. I still want to know where she stands in her qualifications though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Cuomo could be a mob boss: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jason said: Cuomo could be a mob boss: COULD BE?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: COULD BE?! I simply meant that he'd do well as a mob boss, but your interpretation works too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, Jason said: Cuomo could be a mob boss: He's an Italian politician - OF COURSE, he's mobbed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: He's an Italian politician - OF COURSE, he's mobbed up! 5 minutes ago, Jason said: I simply meant that he'd do well as a mob boss, but your interpretation works too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: He's an Italian politician - OF COURSE, he's mobbed up! Isn't every politician from NY and NJ a member of the mob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, mclumber1 said: Isn't every politician from NY and NJ a member of the mob? Cuomo is basically Christie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, Jason said: Cuomo is basically Christie. He's half a Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarSolo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 59 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: He's an Italian politician - OF COURSE, he's mobbed up! Hey! Not all of us are mobbed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Ok I'm watching this debate and I just can't believe how fucking stupid Cuomo is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, PaladinSolo said: Ok I'm watching this debate and I just can't believe how fucking stupid Cuomo is. Mama mia! I'm-a paisan so-a you-a vote-a for-a me-a, si? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Jason said: I just saw this tweet too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 1 minute ago, legend said: I just saw this tweet too. From one of the responses: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeRandomNecro Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I give him 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.