Well, he switched to Republican b/c the Democratic candidate for the mayor's race that year was pretty set already and he knew he'd have no way of getting the nomination. I think that's the same reasoning behind being "independent" (though I still don't think he's going to run).

Plus, he's a businessman before anything - he cares less about lables and more about the bottom line I think, so I agree he'll accept any label that gets him what he wants - but I don't think it's a negative. The whole 2 party system has some major issues, IMO...

And your last line I'll make 2 points about...
1. Bloomie doesn't live in Gracie Mansion. He lives in his own mansion b/c he likes it better and b/c it costs the city less than maintaining Gracie for him. :)

2. Then why the heck do people think Rudy will do such a good job?!?!?! He won't, people! There's a lot more to running the US than looking good in a press shot after a national tragedy...:rolleyes: (Directed at those who think Rudy can run the country, not at DA!:p)

Nice Post!:rolleyes: knock yourself out ditsoid!:rolleyes:

Well, it seems I have been around and been to more places than you ever thougt of being.

In answer to another poster, yes it is expensive to live in NY City and people moved out to where there is grass and trees other than Central park. So, it is only a suggestion by the Big B about charging for incomeing trafic , tell the folks Oh, Do Not come into the city and work. Well, since you have seemed to live there, then why is the traffic so bad going out as it is coming in?

Ta Da, give the people going out the city jobs, and the people coming in the jobs they had?

Granted, I have only flown into the 3 local air ports, been in only 3 bouroghs (?)(SIC), and have been lost on The Island trying to get the hell off of it back to Gods Country. Only worked with RH Macy as a buyer and delt with Presidents of NY Companies or with a major Distillerlery with HQ at 7th and 7th.

No, I guess I do not know anything!:confused:


If you think The Donald has an ego, at least he is smart enough to not run for the Mayoral job. DAR!

So what's happening with Gracie, then? I wouldn't think the City would want it sitting empty. Just curious.

/sidetrack

According to wiki:

As of 2005, current mayor Michael Bloomberg does not live in Gracie Mansion, although he uses it for meetings and events. At the beginning of Bloomberg's term he launched a major restoration of the mansion, which was funded by an anonymous donor, rumored to be the mayor himself. Bloomberg has used the Mansion as a place for official visitors to stay while in the city.

There are events there a lot. Usually there are city employees in bad suits, wearing cheap ties. You shake a few hands. Sometimes there's a photo line so you can get a picture on the lawn with Mike. Things of that nature.

And Bloomberg screwed up my zip code. I wouldn't mind if people between Lex and 5th got their own zip code because I think anything East of Lex is trashy, but he had to be silly.

-Rudey

Thanks, AlphaFrog and Rudey.

Tom, just because you've come here for business doesn't mean you have any clue what it is like to live here (or in the general area). A random business trip here and there doesn't give you a real idea of how the city runs day to day.

And, again, MOST people take mass transit into NYC for their jobs, so this proposed fee isn't hurting MOST people who work in NYC. So quit making it sound like he's keeping people from working.

I have no idea what you mean about giving other people jobs, so I'll just ignore it. As far as why is the traffic so bad, here's a little hint - biggest city in the country. Millions of people. Not a hard concept on the traffic issue...:rolleyes:

Thanks for answering about Gracie, AlphaFrog! :)

What about if you're between Lex and 3rd - is that only half trashy? :p

And I thought you lived in Chicago now...was that a long time ago?

Just curious.. but is Fox News running a lot of crap about the fee? I'm trying to see why anyone in KC would even know or care about this.

Ewww you live near Dorrian's! haha.

Chicago was many moons ago.

-Rudey

I used the term "Gracie Mansion," because it is the traditional home of NYC Mayors and has become sort of a catch phrase for the office.

I could have been literal and said there's a lot of difference between being the mayor of New York and President of the United States -- but I like the analogy better.

I think your post basically says the same thing mine did. As for Rudy, I don't necessarily think he'd be a good President.

Sort of a follow-up:
Candidate Bloomberg may face anti-New York bias

Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:24PM EDT
By Daniel Trotta
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He's from New York, an independent and Jewish. If New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg runs for the White House, he will face those three issues, any one of which could sink a presidential campaign, experts say.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsO...45980420070621

I don't think Rudy is the best choice to "run" the country, but then again if he gets the nom, I don't see him facing someone better prepared to do it in the general.

Yeah, like rehab. Or maybe that's just a place you should have been.

Oh, big whoop you've been here for business. The people with whom you are disagreeing have lived in the NYC area or grew up there. I'm so glad you've been DEMODDED so I can put your drunk ass on ignore.

Why am I trying to talk some sense into a walking bottle of moonshine? :confused:

Ha ha - I'm not talking about me! I'm a suburban girl, now. Just wondering your opinion...

You'll really think I'm trashy when I tell you where I live...think "up the river", as in prison...But we live on the nice side of town. :p