#socialism

#socialism

In the 1980s, the world's largest producer of shoes was the Communist Soviet Union, turning out 800 million pairs a year, yet queues formed for foreign shoes.

Zohran Mamdani, our current mayor-in-waiting, emphasized that David Dinkins, as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, played a pivotal role in bringing the US Open to New York City. His legacy is a reminder of a different era of political engagement and sports as a unifying force.

"I said to him, 'Look, you're a very nice guy and, you know, a very smart guy,'... He's a nice kid, but he's 33 years old. He's not qualified."

Mamdani's proposals for taxing corporations and the wealthy aim to address inequality and create a fairer society, aligning with broader leftist sentiments.

Even on a brutal 103-degree Election Day, the youngins got their asses up and voted, and by some miracle, a gorgeous 33-year-old Muslim Socialist just pulled off a MAJOR upset against Creepy [Andrew] Cuomo.

As the Portland Police Department's recent actions near the ICE facility raise questions, state officials emphasize the need for peaceful protest while police involvement remains unclear.

In 2020, I was 37 feeling conflicted about returning to the art world, yet the only way to make a decent living out of art is by operating in the high-end market.

Piker sees the current political moment in stark terms, and his recent output suggests he's operating with a new sense of determination.