As always, the contents of this blog constitute a compendium of multiple media reports supplemented by my personal opinion where indicated.
My opinion of Comrade Zoh has been well documented, and there is no need to regurgitate it here. Virtually not a day passes in which he, his staff and/or his supporters do not say or do something inane, illogical or illegal. I found two recent particularly egregious examples that illustrate my point.
- Zoh announced that he intends to attend the 9/11 memorial ceremonies commemorating those who tragically lost their lives on that date. I find this particularly insensitive and disingenuous. He doesn’t care one whit about the victims. In fact, through words and deeds he has repeatedly demonstrated that his sympathies are more aligned with the terrorists who perpetrated the heinous attacks than with the innocent victims. For example, he has refused to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada;” he has repeatedly spoken out in favor of the terrorists and against Israel; he defended the October 7 terrorist attacks; and he has maintained “close associations” with several known or suspected terrorists. Accordingly, a goodly portion of relatives and friends of the victims object strongly to his attending. They have been circulating a petition to that effect. According to the NY Post currently it has in excess of 17,000 signatures. As I write this Zoh has not been swayed by those persons’ concerns. On the contrary he has brushed them aside as inconsequential. In my view he should demonstrate a modicum of sensitivity to the feelings of the victims’ friends and relatives and stay away.
- Zoh’s attempt to comply with his campaign promise to establish state owned grocery stores has been fraught with delays and other problems. He has pledged to build five such stores – one in each borough. Supposedly, the cost will be $70 million. Guess how many stores are open and operating? How about zero. The first store is not projected to open until early 2027. If you believe that I have a bridge to sell you. In my experience these projects take twice as long and cost twice as much money as estimated. And by the way where will the funds come from, and who will be monitoring that the builders’ prices are fair and honest? Easy answer, no one. Moreover, as it turns out the stores will only carry a limited range of products. The discounted prices will likely put many family-owned bodegas out of business. Zoh has portrayed himself as an advocate for the working class, but again, it’s the little guy who gets hurt. The concept of state-owned grocery stores has attracted much criticism. For example, NYC Councilman Phil Wong, a Dem no less, characterized the stores as “something out of Communist China.” He opined “there will be shortages and empty shelves.” That is in accord with what I have been saying; it is clearly a communist idea straight out of Karl Marx, Lenin, Stalin and Castro. Don’t just take my word for it. Listen to those who have experienced this firsthand in communist countries. They know what to expect. They’ve seen this before. For instance, Juan Carlos Santiago, a Cuban refugee, compares it to what he fled to come to the US. He told the NY Post that “in the end it will cost more, and you get less.” That sounds about right.
Conclusion
These are but two examples of the ineptitude of Comrade Zoh’s Administration. I could cite a dozen other examples, but time and space preclude me from doing so. Anyway, I think you get the idea.
He and his staff have no knowledge nor experience in governing. They are committed to a flawed system of government that has never succeeded anywhere else. NYC voters elected him, and now they will pay the price.
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