This being America, there are some things that are as reliable as the sunrise. Worshiping the ultra-wealthy is one of those things. Some take tremendous wealth as a sign of God's favor; some take it as incontrovertible proof of global brilliance. Nearly all take it as a given that the holder of such wealth is a far better person than tho…
This being America, there are some things that are as reliable as the sunrise. Worshiping the ultra-wealthy is one of those things. Some take tremendous wealth as a sign of God's favor; some take it as incontrovertible proof of global brilliance. Nearly all take it as a given that the holder of such wealth is a far better person than those of lesser means. So, sadly, Bloomberg doesn't have to bribe anyone to gain their favor--just being Billionaire Bloomberg confers that favor upon him.
I keep hoping that those who look at Bloomberg and think he's our billionaire to kick ass on their billionaire will sooner rather than later examine his time as NYC mayor. How he persecuted minorities, how he twisted the system to get himself exempted from the NYC mayoral term limit, how his "broken windows policing" ruined the lives of countless young Black and Latino men, how his complete lack of leadership on pressing infrastructure matters (like the manifest incompetence at MTA and the Port Authority, or his failure to intervene in Chris Christie's torpedoing of a new trans-Hudson tunnel) has led to NYC teetering on the brink of road, rail, and air system repairs and renovations that are becoming financially out of reach.
Being rich does not prove that the holder of wealth is wise, benevolent, smart, or even human. Trump should have been proof enough of that. But apparently it's a hot stove that must be touched many times before the lesson takes hold.
Trump may not be a billionaire in the real world, but over in conservative land, he's a billionaire several times over. And a stable genius. And the most loving and kind president ever. And wise. And a military leader. And a warrior.
And a good husband. There was that time he sent a WH intern or his son in law or something to buy a card for Melanie for her birthday or anniversary or whatever it was she was hinting about.
This being America, there are some things that are as reliable as the sunrise. Worshiping the ultra-wealthy is one of those things. Some take tremendous wealth as a sign of God's favor; some take it as incontrovertible proof of global brilliance. Nearly all take it as a given that the holder of such wealth is a far better person than those of lesser means. So, sadly, Bloomberg doesn't have to bribe anyone to gain their favor--just being Billionaire Bloomberg confers that favor upon him.
I keep hoping that those who look at Bloomberg and think he's our billionaire to kick ass on their billionaire will sooner rather than later examine his time as NYC mayor. How he persecuted minorities, how he twisted the system to get himself exempted from the NYC mayoral term limit, how his "broken windows policing" ruined the lives of countless young Black and Latino men, how his complete lack of leadership on pressing infrastructure matters (like the manifest incompetence at MTA and the Port Authority, or his failure to intervene in Chris Christie's torpedoing of a new trans-Hudson tunnel) has led to NYC teetering on the brink of road, rail, and air system repairs and renovations that are becoming financially out of reach.
Being rich does not prove that the holder of wealth is wise, benevolent, smart, or even human. Trump should have been proof enough of that. But apparently it's a hot stove that must be touched many times before the lesson takes hold.
Their side has a billionaire? Prove it!
Trump may not be a billionaire in the real world, but over in conservative land, he's a billionaire several times over. And a stable genius. And the most loving and kind president ever. And wise. And a military leader. And a warrior.
Also svelte, I hear.
And a good husband. There was that time he sent a WH intern or his son in law or something to buy a card for Melanie for her birthday or anniversary or whatever it was she was hinting about.