Mayor Wagner 3rd Term Changed NYC . . . Will Bloomberg Do the Same?
Mayor Wagner started his political career as a protege of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party machine that had controlled city affairs for most of 150 years. By 1961, he had broken with Tammany and its chief, Carmine G. De Sapio, and defeated that organization. Today NYC is not controlled by a party machine, but by a permanent gang of real estate developers, lobbyists and incumbents who have become the machine designed to keep everyone else out. They have designed election laws that encourage low voter turnout and discourages independent participation in the political process. They have designed a media to act as cheerleaders for their special interests and incumbent elected officials, rather than as objective reporters.
When Bloomberg tried to break NYC's ruling gangs' control by supporting nonpartisan elections, the permanent government teamed up against him and defeated him easily. Wagner in defeating Tammany Hall, launched the Democratic reform movement of the 60's, 70's and 80's that brought a new generation of leaders into local government. These new leaders were the reason for the renaissance and growth of the city which started in the late 70's.
If Bloomberg wants to start an independent party to help him win a 3rd term he should copy the objectives of Mayor Wagner and clean out the political gangs who operate and destroy the process today like Tammany Hall did a generation ago. Bloomberg it is time to Change NYC. What good will a Bloomberg 3rd term do if it leaves in place elected officials who do not know how to rebuild and properly govern New York City *** Bloomy & Tom's 3rd-Party Tag-Team.
City Hall Bloomy & Tom's 3rd-Party Tag-Team *** Daily Intel is delighted that John Catsimatidis really might run for mayor *** Illegal partition led to firemen's deaths *** Property tax assessments not owner friendly *** Yankees, Mets get more bonds for parks *** City Approves $370.9 Million to Complete Yankee Stadium *** Yankees and Mets catch more tax-payer dollars *** Historic New York City plane crashes *** Budget cuts could throw city zoo staff to the lions *** A Morgenthau-brokered settlement with British bank Lloyds TSB will shrink the state's deficit *** Weiner weakness? *** Council Criticizes FDNY's Overnight Closings *** Bronx Zoo, N.Y. Aquarium Jobs Could Become Endangered *** Mayor Lauds Response To Flight 1549 Splash Landing *** Videos capture moment jet crashed into river *** Read HuffPost's Inauguration BigNews Page.
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Nespoli: Don't punish city workers for budget woes *** State Tax Revenues Fall.
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International Israeli Cabinet Readies Cease-Fire... *** Israeli Cabinet Appears Ready to Declare a Gaza Cease-Fire *** Israeli Cabinet prepares for cease-fire vote *** Blame Ukraine, Not Russia *** Iran, Iran, Iran.
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About Mike Barnicle BS
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Mayor Wagner started his political career as a protege of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party machine that had controlled city affairs for most of 150 years. By 1961, he had broken with Tammany and its chief, Carmine G. De Sapio, and defeated that organization. Today NYC is not controlled by a party machine, but by a permanent gang of real estate developers, lobbyists and incumbents who have become the machine designed to keep everyone else out. They have designed election laws that encourage low voter turnout and discourages independent participation in the political process. They have designed a media to act as cheerleaders for their special interests and incumbent elected officials, rather than as objective reporters.
When Bloomberg tried to break NYC's ruling gangs' control by supporting nonpartisan elections, the permanent government teamed up against him and defeated him easily. Wagner in defeating Tammany Hall, launched the Democratic reform movement of the 60's, 70's and 80's that brought a new generation of leaders into local government. These new leaders were the reason for the renaissance and growth of the city which started in the late 70's.
If Bloomberg wants to start an independent party to help him win a 3rd term he should copy the objectives of Mayor Wagner and clean out the political gangs who operate and destroy the process today like Tammany Hall did a generation ago. Bloomberg it is time to Change NYC. What good will a Bloomberg 3rd term do if it leaves in place elected officials who do not know how to rebuild and properly govern New York City *** Bloomy & Tom's 3rd-Party Tag-Team.
City Hall Bloomy & Tom's 3rd-Party Tag-Team *** Daily Intel is delighted that John Catsimatidis really might run for mayor *** Illegal partition led to firemen's deaths *** Property tax assessments not owner friendly *** Yankees, Mets get more bonds for parks *** City Approves $370.9 Million to Complete Yankee Stadium *** Yankees and Mets catch more tax-payer dollars *** Historic New York City plane crashes *** Budget cuts could throw city zoo staff to the lions *** A Morgenthau-brokered settlement with British bank Lloyds TSB will shrink the state's deficit *** Weiner weakness? *** Council Criticizes FDNY's Overnight Closings *** Bronx Zoo, N.Y. Aquarium Jobs Could Become Endangered *** Mayor Lauds Response To Flight 1549 Splash Landing *** Videos capture moment jet crashed into river *** Read HuffPost's Inauguration BigNews Page.
Inauguration TIGER TO TEE UP FOR BAM'S BASH: GETTING THE PARTY STARTED *** CELEBRATIONS APLENTY HERE *** INTERACTIVE TIMELINE: Obama's Rise To Glory *** Inaugural history: The exuberant parade of 1905 *** Fearing Crowds, Some Avoid Inauguration *** Many ‘Green’ Galas to Choose From *** Inauguration parade or swearing-in? Gotta decide*** Kids abuzz over school trip of lifetime *** B'klyn ready to salute historic Bam inauguration with array of activities, celebrations *** Obamas will boogie to Beyonce with Tiger Woods *** Your guide to the historic day *** Location! Inauguration! *** Having a ball! Inaugurations through the years ... *** Kooky inaugural items *** Snow Chance for Inauguration... *** Networks prepare for inauguration; Marathon coverage plans in the works... *** Washington Mobilizes 42,500-Strong Security Force for Inaugural... *** White House Will Be Open To The Public On First Full Day Of Obama's Presidency... Sign Up *** Thoughts on Obama's inauguration, from Christine Quinn, Tom White and Charles Barron *** Newspapers to Cash in on Inauguration Demand *** Rick Warren Chooses Silence *** Ticker: Secret Service no-no on Obama train *** Obama travels rails to historic inauguration
Washington Major troop decisions for Afghan war await Obama *** Michelle can learn from these former First Ladies *** WATCH: Letterman's Final "Great Moments In Presidential Speeches" Montage *** Say Hello to Senator Tombstone Burris *** The Obama Challenge: Is Europe Just a Spectator? *** Obama's Dangerous Detainees *** Lobbyists Find Detour Around Latest Ethics Rules *** Colin Powell: Let's Renew America *** Obama Ties Energy to Prosperity.
Albany QUIPSTER MORGY NIXES GOV'S SENATE 'OFFER' *** DAVE: '2ND THOUGHTS' ON HILL'S SUCCESSOR *** Andrew Cuomo's sister donated $15,000 to David Paterson last week *** In Book World, Caroline Kennedy Is a Powerhouse *** Judge Keeps Senator Away From Friend *** Next Senator? Timing May Be Everything *** Paterson's new fave for Hil's seat *** Prosecutors detail case against State Sen. Hiram Monserrate *** Slash pol is lashed in court *** Prosecutors describe Hiram Monserrate rampage *** Monserrate Swings For Brown *** CLEAR MY HIRAM: GAL: POL DIDN'T MEAN TO SMASH MY FACE ***
Nespoli: Don't punish city workers for budget woes *** State Tax Revenues Fall.
Wall Street Mess Stimulus plan repeals big tax break for banks *** Inauguration security center to go live Saturday *** U.S. Plots New Phase in Banking B... *** Big Firms Deepen Job, Wage Cuts *** Venture Funding Falls 30% *** ’92 Ponzi Case Missed Signals About Madoff *** In Search of One Bold Stroke to Save the Banks *** Bailout bonanza! Chrysler gets another $1.5B *** Low gas prices fuel slowest inflation increase in 50 yrs *** Circuit City liquidated; 30 NY stores closed; 34,000 lost jobs nationwide *** CA TAX REFUNDS TO BE DELAYED; OUT OF CASH *** Bailed-Out Firms Using Offshore Tax Havens *** Dodd Refuses to Increase TARP Transparency *** Merkley Opposed TARP, Before He Voted For It *** The End of Citi's Financial Supermarket ***21,000 Jobs Erased in a Day... *** Bailout Is a Windfall to Bankers, if Not to Borrowers.
International Israeli Cabinet Readies Cease-Fire... *** Israeli Cabinet Appears Ready to Declare a Gaza Cease-Fire *** Israeli Cabinet prepares for cease-fire vote *** Blame Ukraine, Not Russia *** Iran, Iran, Iran.
Media Mess Analysis: Twitter grabs spotlight, then refuses to shut up *** Hero pilot's Facebook fan page draws 2,500 ***CLEAR CHANNEL plans major restructuring... *** Clear Channel To Restructure, Cut $400 Million In Costs *** ABC president blames NIELSEN for ratings woes... *** Minneapolis Star Tribune Files For Bankruptcy Protection *** Esquire Running Front Page Ad In February Issue *** Gannett Imposes Week Without Pay, USA Today Freezes Wages *** New Guidelines for Times Expenses *** Outsourcing the News A Pay-Per-View Future? *** The Lede: Can a Tweet Be a Scoop?
About Mike Barnicle BS
Respected Journalist Mike Barnicle Calls Blogging Not Journalism, 'Basically Therapy' *** Mike Barnicle plagiarism - Columnist Mike Barnicle resigned from the Boston Globe amid new allegations that he fabricated material over an August 2, 1998 column that contained material from a book by George Carlin.
