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Vox Populi Vox Dei said:
Why is a mayor's aide engaging in foreign policy? Does he know that's only within the pureview of the federal government?
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Seriously, how can someone who alleges they have a masters in economics and who pretends to be an expert at US politics not know the office has been in existence since 1962?


In 1962, at the suggestion of United States Ambassador Adlai Stevenson, Mayor Robert Wagner established the position of the New York City Commissioner for the United Nations to act as liaison between the diplomatic community and local residents, businesses, and government.

Mayor Wagner appointed Eleanor Clark French as the first Commissioner. The Commissioner's original duties were: to promote the role of New York City as the UN headquarters; coordinate municipal services and cooperation available to United Nations officials, delegates, and personnel; and mobilize the assistance of voluntary neighborhood and community organizations in support of the diplomatic community.

In 1966, Mayor John Lindsay expanded the Commissioner's office to an official Commission named the New York City Commission for the United Nations. He appointed Frances "Peter" Lehman Loeb as Commissioner. In 1970, an executive order transferred the Consular Corps Committee of the City of New York from the Department of Public Events to the Commission, thereby establishing the Commission for the United Nations and the Consular Corps.

In 1992, Mayor David Dinkins established the Division for International Business in the Commission's portfolio. Many consulates have trade commissioners who assist foreign businesses interested in opening an office in New York City. The Division for International Business works with trade commissioners, foreign government representatives, and bi-lateral chambers of commerce and directly with foreign companies. Services include customized information and referral as well as concierge service to foreign companies to assist them in opening or expanding operations in the five boroughs.

In 1997, the City's protocol office, which had various names dating back to 1913, merged with the Commission for the United Nations and Consular Corps.

In 2012, by executive order, Mayor Bloomberg changed the name from the Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol to the Mayor's Office for International Affairs.
 
Cray said:
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TFW people find out how much the US government spends on social programs. 😂

Federal government spending on health programs and services reached $1.9 trillion in fiscal year (FY) 2024, accounting for 27% of all federal outlays and the single largest category of federal spending.
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  • Medicare — ~$839 billion to $1.1 trillion (federal portion; covers ~68 million seniors and disabled people).
  • Medicaid + CHIP — Federal share ~$584 billion (total program spending higher, as states contribute; covers ~83–84 million low-income people).
  • Other significant areas include ACA Marketplace subsidies, Veterans Affairs health care, public health, research (e.g., NIH), and federal employee health benefits.
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Dave said:
Seriously, how can someone who alleges they have a masters in economics and who pretends to be an expert at US politics not know the office has been in existence since 1962?


In 1962, at the suggestion of United States Ambassador Adlai Stevenson, Mayor Robert Wagner established the position of the New York City Commissioner for the United Nations to act as liaison between the diplomatic community and local residents, businesses, and government.

Mayor Wagner appointed Eleanor Clark French as the first Commissioner. The Commissioner's original duties were: to promote the role of New York City as the UN headquarters; coordinate municipal services and cooperation available to United Nations officials, delegates, and personnel; and mobilize the assistance of voluntary neighborhood and community organizations in support of the diplomatic community.

In 1966, Mayor John Lindsay expanded the Commissioner's office to an official Commission named the New York City Commission for the United Nations. He appointed Frances "Peter" Lehman Loeb as Commissioner. In 1970, an executive order transferred the Consular Corps Committee of the City of New York from the Department of Public Events to the Commission, thereby establishing the Commission for the United Nations and the Consular Corps.

In 1992, Mayor David Dinkins established the Division for International Business in the Commission's portfolio. Many consulates have trade commissioners who assist foreign businesses interested in opening an office in New York City. The Division for International Business works with trade commissioners, foreign government representatives, and bi-lateral chambers of commerce and directly with foreign companies. Services include customized information and referral as well as concierge service to foreign companies to assist them in opening or expanding operations in the five boroughs.

In 1997, the City's protocol office, which had various names dating back to 1913, merged with the Commission for the United Nations and Consular Corps.

In 2012, by executive order, Mayor Bloomberg changed the name from the Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol to the Mayor's Office for International Affairs.
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Same guy that keeps posting Polymarket bets as surveys.
 
Vorastra said:
But....what about right now.
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It doesn't just work like that. Right now China is a confused mess of commist larping. And the leadership can be extremely authoritarian for any silly thing. Half schitzo. They are essentially very similar to the ANC just more competent and Chinese.

This can't be replicated and it is bad so I don't know why anyone want to.

Then they have just opened the market completely for random manufacturing as long as its not offensive to the CCP. This is good. Everyone should replicate it. But a more valid example would just be Argentinia under Milei. (Still a bit new.) You can also look at the initial industrialization of the USA and Europe.

They care about manufacturing as if it is a competition against the west and they are wining. This comes from the great leap forward.
 
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Vorastra said:
No because it led to gay and weak 'white guilt' that now lets in trillions of Africans and Middle-Easterners into Europe.
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That's not because of colonialism. That is because liberalism.

Colonialism would actually fix plenty of things. It would make spreading democracy across the globe much more honest and transparent.

Better than 2 faced, regime change " colour revolutions" where the US pretend they aren't involved until it is a good thing. Trump improved this a lot by being open and transparent.

And in colonial systems you can manage the colony yourself and keep the foreigners there in their home.
 
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rietrot said:
That's not because of colonialism. That is because liberalism.

Colonialism would actually fix plenty of things. It would make spreading democracy across the globe much more honest and transparent.

Better than 2 faced, regime change " colour revolutions" where the US pretend they aren't involved until it is a good thing. Trump improved this a lot by being open and transparent.

And in colonial systems you can manage the colony yourself and keep the foreigners there in their home.
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Colonialism has been a net negative for Europe, because I'm including the creation of the US into that.
 
rietrot said:
It doesn't just work like that. Right now China is a confused mess of commist larping. And the leadership can be extremely authoritarian for any silly thing. Half schitzo. They are essentially very similar to the ANC just more competent and Chinese.
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Bro literally has no clue how China works at a political level, it's insane.

I bet bro still thinks that Kings, and Lords and shït during the Medieval period just did whatever they wanted to.

We're at the 'comically-evil' level of thinking here lol
 
Okes are not ready to realise that a normal American, as a small peon of no worth have the same political force as the same peon in China.

People seem to confuse being allowed to do something politically, with political outcomes. It's nonsense.

The same way you become President of the US, is the same way you become President of China.

By ultimately getting enough of the elite on your side. Grassroots presidency is nonsense.
 
Vorastra said:
Colonialism has been a net negative for Europe, because I'm including the creation of the US into that.
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Without it, without the explorer and conquering and colonialism you'd essentially be Africa.

Empires come and go. Rome, Spain, Dutch, English and now American, and next is probably China.

Being butthurt about America specifically and praising China is really a wierd take. Europe is responsible for letting all the foreigners in. Blame European leaders.
 
Vorastra said:
The same way you become President of the US, is the same way you become President of China.
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Just false. Trump's 1st term can never happen in China. In China you can only have the next Bush, Clinton or Biden. Whoever the CCP approves of.

If you think the elites approved of Trump's first term you need to get off X.
 
Vorastra said:
Okes are not ready to realise that a normal American, as a small peon of no worth have the same political force as the same peon in China.
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A small US peon of "no worth" has one more vote and a sh*t load more freedom than a Chinese peon.
 
rietrot said:
Just false. Trump's 1st term can never happen in China. In China you can only have the next Bush, Clinton or Biden. Whoever the CCP approves of.

If you think the elites approved of Trump's first term you need to get off X.
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Reminder that Xi Jinping surprised people inside the party.
 
Vorastra said:
This is what I'm talking about.

Also princelings were dime a dozen.

www.bbc.com

How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com
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Nobody knows what you are talking about. Not even you. You can justify and get to elite theory(regular people don't matter, democracy is fake) without saying China is great. It just isn't.
 
Vorastra said:
This is what I'm talking about.
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Just like Narrowbandftw, defending sh*tty regimes from your cosy democracy without any real fear of being punished for your views. You bitch and moan about democracy, but I wonder if you would have the courage to whine about China from inside it's borders?
 
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