It’s definitely performative. But that doesn’t diminish it in the least. He is getting shit done, and advertising it effectively. If every politician clout chased this way, people wouldn’t have such vehement hatred for them. He has an amazing pr team and he’s governing effectively. You could ask for literally not a thing more.
You're right. Most successful politicians are extremely performative. What matters with Mamdani is who he's primarily performing for, and it's not the wealthy Epstein class.
Exactly. In fact, I love that he's openly displaying the stuff he does arohnd the city, because it lets me know of the wondeful stuff he's doing rather than how so many reps refuse to advertise the stuff they do and have a nice record of their actions. I definitely think some of them obscure what they do because they don't want voters to realize how shady they are, but it just frustrates mr more when i have to go out of my way to dig through records of a politicians vote history.
If they would be fucking transparent they wouldn't be struggling to get votes, but whatever...
I think we need to get away from calling things performative. It has a very negative connotation. What he's doing is leading from the front. He's making his presence, opinions, and values known and is showing it.
Is he a left populist? Yes he is. But atleast he draws attention to actual problems (homelessness, grocery prices) and their real reasons (governmental policies and bad leadership) rather than pointing at the same problems and then making up bullshit reasons like "immigrants are taking our jobs and eating our cats"
This is the parable, do good things for good reason and be sure to find legit amazing and awesome people. The opportunity for love multiplies exponentially
That's actually super mamdani-pilled (acts of public service) and is likely to get Rodger to meet and bond with other volunteers, many of which will be women.
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driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br · 96 pts · 32d
There was also the guy who did a video showing two potholes close his home at the morning and then came back in the afternoon to find them fixed.
You can bet NY municipal workers are engaged AF with Mamdani's administration.
Funkt4st1c@lemmy.world · 94 pts · 32d
Any other politician and id call it performative
...but hes kinda doing shit like this daily so i think hes just really happy to be mayor and loves his city 🤷
Gullible@sh.itjust.works · 109 pts · 32d
It’s definitely performative. But that doesn’t diminish it in the least. He is getting shit done, and advertising it effectively. If every politician clout chased this way, people wouldn’t have such vehement hatred for them. He has an amazing pr team and he’s governing effectively. You could ask for literally not a thing more.
HostilePasta@lemmy.ml · 43 pts · 32d
Clearly you can ask for pussy.
StupidBrotherInLaw@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 32d
You're right. Most successful politicians are extremely performative. What matters with Mamdani is who he's primarily performing for, and it's not the wealthy Epstein class.
Malyca@lemmy.zip · 26 pts · 32d
It's performative, but to who? He's performing for the working class, not for the Epstein class. That matters a ton.
Imaginary_Stand4909@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 17 pts · 32d
Exactly. In fact, I love that he's openly displaying the stuff he does arohnd the city, because it lets me know of the wondeful stuff he's doing rather than how so many reps refuse to advertise the stuff they do and have a nice record of their actions. I definitely think some of them obscure what they do because they don't want voters to realize how shady they are, but it just frustrates mr more when i have to go out of my way to dig through records of a politicians vote history.
If they would be fucking transparent they wouldn't be struggling to get votes, but whatever...
Leonixster@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 32d
Just imagine politicians' PR wars being a race to see who can fix the most shit around
Derpenheim@lemmy.zip · 35 pts · 32d
I think we need to get away from calling things performative. It has a very negative connotation. What he's doing is leading from the front. He's making his presence, opinions, and values known and is showing it.
Funkt4st1c@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 32d
I meant it negatively. If i saw a picture of Trump doing blue collar work, it would be performative (derogatory).
My point is that mamdani lives the performance, and therefore is, in reality, just a stand-up guy who is leading from the front lines.
FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 32d
You might even say he is "performative" because it is his job, as a politician.
jack_of_sandwich@lemmy.sdf.org · 12 pts · 32d
It's performative to some extent. There's no reason he needs to be there personally. It's a photo op.
But he does seem to be taking the needs of his constituents seriously.
Avicenna@programming.dev · 3 pts · 31d
Is he a left populist? Yes he is. But atleast he draws attention to actual problems (homelessness, grocery prices) and their real reasons (governmental policies and bad leadership) rather than pointing at the same problems and then making up bullshit reasons like "immigrants are taking our jobs and eating our cats"
Notyou@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 31d
He was out shoveling snow AFTER he got elected and people were still calling it performative. He's just a good dude.
OwOarchist@pawb.social · 68 pts · 32d
Within two days, Mamdani is going to come personally fuck that guy.
FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 32d
thisbenzingring@lemmy.today · 60 pts · 32d
Probably gonna get a reply from the animal shelters asking him to volunteer, guaranteed pussy everyday (insert cutecat.gif)
Zachariah@lemmy.world · 34 pts · 32d
cuecat?
thisbenzingring@lemmy.today · 17 pts · 32d
Ps/2?
Dirty
Zachariah@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 32d
Really taking your chances if you decide to hot swap that thing.
atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 32d
If you look closely you can see that it has an input for your keyboard too (mostly hidden by the wire bundle), no hot swapping needed!
Okokimup@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 31d
Thought I was scrolling down to a tampon.
Blibly@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 32d
Also cute girls at the animal shelter. We like people who like animals 🤷♀️
thisbenzingring@lemmy.today · 16 pts · 32d
This is the parable, do good things for good reason and be sure to find legit amazing and awesome people. The opportunity for love multiplies exponentially
Blibly@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 32d
Amen
eestileib@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 32d
Be nice to children and animals Learn to sing
Is a cheat code to get girls
FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 32d
That's actually super mamdani-pilled (acts of public service) and is likely to get Rodger to meet and bond with other volunteers, many of which will be women.
OwOarchist@pawb.social · 6 pts · 32d
Please do not the shelter cats.
OpenStars@discuss.online · 30 pts · 32d
Transgender surgery special delivery, on its way now!
Binette@lemmy.ml · 12 pts · 32d
Sponsored by Mamdani, and also performed by Mamdani!
FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 32d
😭
helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 32d
Some union plumber is going to sue him for taking their work away.
Fun fact, the New York city wage for a plumber doing state government work is currently 78.05/hour.
https://apps.labor.ny.gov/wpp/viewPrevailingWageSchedule.do
FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 32d
I think the tweet was misleading - isn't mamdani just watching from the left hand side rather than performing the repair himself?
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world · 15 pts · 32d
Usually there's another plumber standing by watching the first do the repair and Mamdani is taking that plumber's job.
csolisr@hub.azkware.net · 7 pts · 32d
"Don't worry Rodger, you're already one" [FIXED]
FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 32d
raaaaaaaaaaaaaa