[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mayor Bloomberg (Page 1 of 5)
Posted: 10/30/2012 7:27:33 AM EDT
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way.
1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in   at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.I'm beginning to think you start a new thread for every thought that crosses your mind. |
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Most people like that. To some degree, yeah. But at least in other places you can have your neighbor help you. Not so in NYC. Thinking strictly about transportation right now. Few people have cars, so total government dependence there. I'd wager even fewer people with chainsaws, so those with cars have to wait for city employees to clear streets of downed trees if they are trapped. |
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Most people like that. To some degree, yeah. But at least in other places you can have your neighbor help you. Not so in NYC. Thinking strictly about transportation right now. Few people have cars, so total government dependence there. I'd wager even fewer people with chainsaws, so those with cars have to wait for city employees to clear streets of downed trees if they are trapped. You're right, there are tons of trees in NYC that will fall and block the roads... 
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Most people like that. To some degree, yeah. But at least in other places you can have your neighbor help you. Not so in NYC. Thinking strictly about transportation right now. Few people have cars, so total government dependence there. I'd wager even fewer people with chainsaws, so those with cars have to wait for city employees to clear streets of downed trees if they are trapped. You're right, there are tons of trees in NYC that will fall and block the roads... What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. |
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.Why would it be unusual to require hospitals to be inspected before they could be used, in your mind? Why would it be unusual for workplace safety folks to inspect the crane, in your mind? In a city of millions, its kinda hard for everyone to have a private vehicle. many don't even have licenses. So there is a heavy dependence on public transit Quoted:
What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. What value would a chainsaw normally be to an urban dweller? |
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Most people like that. To some degree, yeah. But at least in other places you can have your neighbor help you. Not so in NYC. Thinking strictly about transportation right now. Few people have cars, so total government dependence there. I'd wager even fewer people with chainsaws, so those with cars have to wait for city employees to clear streets of downed trees if they are trapped. You're right, there are tons of trees in NYC that will fall and block the roads... are you under the impression that there are no trees in NYC? |
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New York City Government is one of the most unpleasant races in the galaxy. Not evil, but bad-tempered, bureaucratic, officious and callous. They wouldn't even lift a finger to save their own grandmothers from the Super Storm of the Century without orders signed in triplicate, sent in, sent back, queried, lost, found, subjected to public inquiry, lost again, and finally buried in a subway tunnel for three months and recycled as toilet paper. On no account should you allow a New Yorker to draw up legislation for you. fix'd 
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New York City Government is one of the most unpleasant races in the galaxy. Not evil, but bad-tempered, bureaucratic, officious and callous. They wouldn't even lift a finger to save their own grandmothers from the Super Storm of the Century without orders signed in triplicate, sent in, sent back, queried, lost, found, subjected to public inquiry, lost again, and finally buried in a subway tunnel for three months and recycled as toilet paper. On no account should you allow a New Yorker to draw up legislation for you. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.Why would it be unusual to require hospitals to be inspected before they could be used, in your mind? Why would it be unusual for workplace safety folks to inspect the crane, in your mind? In a city of millions, its kinda hard for everyone to have a private vehicle. many don't even have licenses. So there is a heavy dependence on public transit Quoted:
What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. What value would a chainsaw normally be to an urban dweller? You just have to ask yourself: Who is better suited to make business decisions for my business? Me, or NYC? A couple years ago, a tree came crashing through my house, taking with it power, phone, and cable. I didn't call the city to remove the tree. I went to Home Depot and bought me a chainsaw. Different mindsets I guess. Depend on government, or do shit on your own. |
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.Why would it be unusual to require hospitals to be inspected before they could be used, in your mind? Why would it be unusual for workplace safety folks to inspect the crane, in your mind? In a city of millions, its kinda hard for everyone to have a private vehicle. many don't even have licenses. So there is a heavy dependence on public transit Quoted:
What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. What value would a chainsaw normally be to an urban dweller? You just have to ask yourself: Who is better suited to make business decisions for my business? Me, or NYC? A couple years ago, a tree came crashing through my house, taking with it power, phone, and cable. I didn't call the city to remove the tree. I went to Home Depot and bought me a chainsaw. Different mindsets I guess. Depend on government, or do shit on your own. Most urbanites dont know how to do shit on their own. |
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You just have to ask yourself: Who is better suited to make business decisions for my business? Me, or NYC? A couple years ago, a tree came crashing through my house, taking with it power, phone, and cable. I didn't call the city to remove the tree. I went to Home Depot and bought me a chainsaw. Different mindsets I guess. Depend on government, or do shit on your own. When your decisions good or bad can impact millions of people, there are going to be oversights on how you conduct your operation. |
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You just have to ask yourself: Who is better suited to make business decisions for my business? Me, or NYC? A couple years ago, a tree came crashing through my house, taking with it power, phone, and cable. I didn't call the city to remove the tree. I went to Home Depot and bought me a chainsaw. Different mindsets I guess. Depend on government, or do shit on your own. When your decisions good or bad can impact millions of people, there are going to be oversights on how you conduct your operation. Indeed. Enjoy those 16oz 
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Coke is making people fat though. By the millions. They should have oversight on how they conduct their business. Or... no? I don't agree with that decision that was affirmed by a panel of political appointees , but public health IS the business of government |
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Quoted: New York City Government is one of the most unpleasant races in the galaxy. Not evil, but bad-tempered, bureaucratic, officious and callous. They wouldn't even lift a finger to save their own grandmothers from the Super Storm of the Century without orders signed in triplicate, sent in, sent back, queried, lost, found, subjected to public inquiry, lost again, and finally buried in a subway tunnel for three months and recycled as toilet paper. On no account should you allow a New Yorker to draw up legislation for you. You forgot, third worst poetry in the universe. |
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Coke is making people fat though. By the millions. They should have oversight on how they conduct their business. Or... no? I don't agree with that decision that was affirmed by a panel of political appointees , but public health IS the business of government I guess we will just have to disagree. If you visit my hospital, and you get sick because of low safety standards at my hospital, that is between you and I and our insurance companies. Government has nothing to do with that. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.Why would it be unusual to require hospitals to be inspected before they could be used, in your mind? Why would it be unusual for workplace safety folks to inspect the crane, in your mind? In a city of millions, its kinda hard for everyone to have a private vehicle. many don't even have licenses. So there is a heavy dependence on public transit Quoted: What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. What value would a chainsaw normally be to an urban dweller? You just have to ask yourself: Who is better suited to make business decisions for my business? Me, or NYC? A couple years ago, a tree came crashing through my house, taking with it power, phone, and cable. I didn't call the city to remove the tree. I went to Home Depot and bought me a chainsaw. Different mindsets I guess. Depend on government, or do shit on your own. Home Depots in NYC have chainsaws too... |
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New York City Government is one of the most unpleasant races in the galaxy. Not evil, but bad-tempered, bureaucratic, officious and callous. They wouldn't even lift a finger to save their own grandmothers from the Super Storm of the Century without orders signed in triplicate, sent in, sent back, queried, lost, found, subjected to public inquiry, lost again, and finally buried in a subway tunnel for three months and recycled as toilet paper. On no account should you allow a New Yorker to draw up legislation for you. 
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Good thing he "allowed" them to pick up more than one passenger... that rule is there for a reason. if youre in a cab, the last thing you want is for the driver to pick up more people and have a stranger or two sitting next to you in the back seat Pick a different cab company next time. You're telling me the free market couldn't sort that out? |
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.Why would it be unusual to require hospitals to be inspected before they could be used, in your mind? Why would it be unusual for workplace safety folks to inspect the crane, in your mind? In a city of millions, its kinda hard for everyone to have a private vehicle. many don't even have licenses. So there is a heavy dependence on public transit Quoted:
What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. What value would a chainsaw normally be to an urban dweller? You just have to ask yourself: Who is better suited to make business decisions for my business? Me, or NYC? A couple years ago, a tree came crashing through my house, taking with it power, phone, and cable. I didn't call the city to remove the tree. I went to Home Depot and bought me a chainsaw. Different mindsets I guess. Depend on government, or do shit on your own. So you're a lineman and communications tech to go along with a tree guy. Impressive. |
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I guess we will just have to disagree. If you visit my hospital, and you get sick because of low safety standards at my hospital, that is between you and I and our insurance companies. Government has nothing to do with that. No, thats the business of government. The public should not be subject to a roll of the dice on hospital safety when they need to visit an ER. ALL hospitals should be following established public health guidelines that are enforced by government Quoted:
Pick a different cab company next time. You're telling me the free market couldn't sort that out? I'm guessing you've never riden in a NYC cab. |
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.The taxi rules were established as much to protect the medallion owners (and screw the drivers) as much as anything else. Most people in NY would be happy to share a cab. The owner of the cab won't allow it because he can't tell how much the driver charged the second fare. Hospitals are supposed to prevent disease, not spread it. Flooded hospitals will be bacterial delights that can easily infect and kill people who are already weak and need to be in a hospital. They need to be cleaned and inspected. If you're familiar with 50 story cranes, you understand why the building department has to inspect it. If not, it's a fifty story crane. If it collapses, it can kill a lot of people and destroy a few million dollars worth of real estate. Mass transit will be problematic since the subways are underwater and the roads are flooded. Besides that, they're going to be moving a lot of repair material and men over the river crossings, and the usable roads will be busy with that traffic. I can't say where the traffic lights still work. Without them, the streets will gridlock. Food, water, emergency services, and material won't be able to move. If you ever been in a New York City gridlock, you understand this. If not, it's something that has to be seen to be believed, and it sucks more than you can imagine if you've never seen it. Bloomberg is a talking pile of pig shit, but he's correct here. |
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.Why would it be unusual to require hospitals to be inspected before they could be used, in your mind? Why would it be unusual for workplace safety folks to inspect the crane, in your mind? In a city of millions, its kinda hard for everyone to have a private vehicle. many don't even have licenses. So there is a heavy dependence on public transit Quoted:
What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. What value would a chainsaw normally be to an urban dweller? You just have to ask yourself: Who is better suited to make business decisions for my business? Me, or NYC? A couple years ago, a tree came crashing through my house, taking with it power, phone, and cable. I didn't call the city to remove the tree. I went to Home Depot and bought me a chainsaw. Different mindsets I guess. Depend on government, or do shit on your own. So you're a lineman and communications tech to go along with a tree guy. Impressive. The power company (encore) restored my service, not the government. Time Warner reconnected my cable, not the government. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Good thing he "allowed" them to pick up more than one passenger... that rule is there for a reason. if youre in a cab, the last thing you want is for the driver to pick up more people and have a stranger or two sitting next to you in the back seat Pick a different cab company next time. You're telling me the free market couldn't sort that out? cabs dont work like that there... |
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Good thing he "allowed" them to pick up more than one passenger... that rule is there for a reason. if youre in a cab, the last thing you want is for the driver to pick up more people and have a stranger or two sitting next to you in the back seat Pick a different cab company next time. You're telling me the free market couldn't sort that out? cabs dont work like that there... So no free market? I'm beginning to understand the cab problem. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.Why would it be unusual to require hospitals to be inspected before they could be used, in your mind? Why would it be unusual for workplace safety folks to inspect the crane, in your mind? In a city of millions, its kinda hard for everyone to have a private vehicle. many don't even have licenses. So there is a heavy dependence on public transit Quoted: What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. What value would a chainsaw normally be to an urban dweller? You just have to ask yourself: Who is better suited to make business decisions for my business? Me, or NYC? A couple years ago, a tree came crashing through my house, taking with it power, phone, and cable. I didn't call the city to remove the tree. I went to Home Depot and bought me a chainsaw. Different mindsets I guess. Depend on government, or do shit on your own. So you're a lineman and communications tech to go along with a tree guy. Impressive. The power company (encore) restored my service, not the government. Time Warner reconnected my cable, not the government. the city isnt restoring power...ConEd (a private company) is |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Good thing he "allowed" them to pick up more than one passenger... that rule is there for a reason. if youre in a cab, the last thing you want is for the driver to pick up more people and have a stranger or two sitting next to you in the back seat Pick a different cab company next time. You're telling me the free market couldn't sort that out? cabs dont work like that there... So no free market? I'm beginning to understand the cab problem. the taxi commission sets rules for all licensed cabs. thats one of them its no different than a city health dept setting hygiene rules for food preparation |
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Good thing he "allowed" them to pick up more than one passenger... that rule is there for a reason. if youre in a cab, the last thing you want is for the driver to pick up more people and have a stranger or two sitting next to you in the back seat Pick a different cab company next time. You're telling me the free market couldn't sort that out? this may come as a surprise to you, but most people in NYC don't get a cab by looking up AAA Taxi Service in the yellow pages |
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So no free market? I'm beginning to understand the cab problem. the taxi commission sets rules for all licensed cabs. thats one of them its no different than a city health dept setting hygiene rules for food preparation Two more useless bureaucracies.  Why are people so afraid of the free market?
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So no free market? I'm beginning to understand the cab problem. the taxi commission sets rules for all licensed cabs. thats one of them its no different than a city health dept setting hygiene rules for food preparation Two more useless bureaucracies. Why are people so afraid of the free market?
The health department is useless ?
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So no free market? I'm beginning to understand the cab problem. the taxi commission sets rules for all licensed cabs. thats one of them its no different than a city health dept setting hygiene rules for food preparation Two more useless bureaucracies. Why are people so afraid of the free market?
The health department is useless ?
Yep. The free market would sort this out quickly. If people keep getting sick at Tai Chow Chinese takeout, they won't be in business long. You could even have privatized health inspectors come and check out your business to lower insurance rates. |
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Two more useless bureaucracies. Why are people so afraid of the free market?
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Yep. The free market would sort this out quickly. If people keep getting sick at Tai Chow Chinese takeout, they won't be in business long. No, it is not. You're just proving that you have no idea what you're talking about |
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Watched the piece of the press conference that FOX aired. In just the couple minutes it showed, it was SHOCKING just how dependent NYC people are on the government, and how the government is getting in the way. 1) He signed an executive order allowing taxis to pick up more than 1 passenger. 2) Closed hospitals can't reopen until health inspectors give the ok. 3) Department of building has to survey the crane. 4) Limited to no public transit. There's some others that I can't remember. I was just in at how much those people completely depend on government to fix stuff for them.Why would it be unusual to require hospitals to be inspected before they could be used, in your mind? Why would it be unusual for workplace safety folks to inspect the crane, in your mind? In a city of millions, its kinda hard for everyone to have a private vehicle. many don't even have licenses. So there is a heavy dependence on public transit Quoted:
What did he say... something like 8000 requests for tree clearances? Some absurd number that people are waiting on the city to do for them. What value would a chainsaw normally be to an urban dweller? Stop talking crazy. |