Let's get this out of the way first:
New York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul is, in my mind, a reprehensible political hack. From intentionally divisive rhetoric to so-called "progressive" policies to public safety failures to support of illegal aliens remaining in the U.S. to doubling down on policies viewed as harmful to families, small businesses, and law enforcement, the unlikable governor is out of touch with the sane people of New York, and the country as a whole.
Yet, in a bit of a surprise, even Hochul reportedly has her limits.
On Sunday, she drew a line in the left-wing sand over NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's pledge to make bus and subway transportation in the city "free":
I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways, but can we find a path to make it more affordable for people who need help? Of course, we can.
Stop the tape.
Hilarious. Even Hochul knows there's a breaking point where "free" stuff— wealth redistribution of New York taxpayers' money — becomes unsustainable. What she and the Democrats fail to see is that point was reached years ago, which is exactly why New York City finds itself in its current predicament. This is despite Mamdani triumphantly riding in on his Marxist white horse to make promises he won't be able to deliver.
Kathy Kochul says no to Zohran Mamdani's
— Libby Emmons (@libbyemmons) November 9, 2025
free NYC bus plan. The transit system relies on the fares to function. pic.twitter.com/52xgCMxCrA
Hochul added, somewhat ironically, given her own political track record, that she has spoken with Mamdani several times about her willingness to work with him when possible. She also made clear she won't reverse her stance in this case because of public (left-wing) pressure.
We’re aligned on some of these issues. I’ve made it clear where I have strong disagreements with issues that really do not pertain to the governance of New York City, I’m looking forward to having our teams keep the conversation — a lot of conversations going with our teams.
Translation: Hochul will continue to stick a wet political finger in the air to check out which way the left-wing political wind is blowing as she continues to wrestle with which of Mamdani's radical (read: "Marxist") proposals she'll support, and which she'll reject.
Starting in January 2026, base subway and local bus fares in NYC will increase to $3, up from $2.90, according to MTA (Metropolitan Transport Authority) officials.
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As is the case with all "good" socialists (Marxists), Zohran Mamdani's top proposals set off alarm bells over economic feasibility, government overreach, and potential negative impacts on businesses and taxpayers.
From a so-called annual wealth "tax" on the assets of "the rich" to rent control to replacing law enforcement officers with social workers in domestic-violence calls, to God knows how many "community programs," something has to give. It always does.
As British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher famously observed, "The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."
When even New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gets it, it's a sure bet that the residents of NYC, if not all New Yorkers, should be wary of the utopian promises of young Mr. Mamdani.
Note: After more than 40 days of screwing Americans, a few Dems have finally caved. The Schumer Shutdown was never about principle—just inflicting pain for political points.
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