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The "small things" may be a big thing for someone else.
Aug 16, 2026 2:25 PM
onepinksheep
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The "small things" may be a big thing for someone else.
IRPAZ
Good workout!
GreenFox
Look, he's amazing and I fully support him and his crusade to make a better New York more accessible to all. I hope that initiative, rubs off on the rest of the country. BUT THESE TWO CLIPS ARE NOT RELATED TO EACHOTHER! "A few moments later" implies that it is, but the first clip is inside a subway and the second clip is talking about an apartment. This is out-of-context propaganda. If you need to manipulate facts to win, then you don't deserve to.
paragch
Thanks ... I was struggling to make sense of what Mamdani said ... and I completely agree with you. He does not need such manipulated videos to garner support.
zeacorzeppelin10
He is so good
Bonnedad
Love Zorhan, dude out here getting shit done
EveryGOPAccusationIsActuallyAnAdmission
Every day this man amazes me more and more. We need more public servants like him. He is showing that government can and should work for the people, not just corporate interests.
NaughtButOne
Timmy79
Who didn't approve the repair for 5 months and why? Take a measure of the cost out of their paycheck or pension cos whatever their job is, they didn't do it and thought "someone else's problem".
marsilies
Mamdani's not talking about a subway station elevator, but a broken elevator in an apartment building. I don't know why the person edited the two clips together.
Timmy79
You think it's okay for an elevator to be out of order for 5 months where people pay rent?
marsilies
It's bad, which is why Mamdani is addressing it, but that story has nothing to do with the initial video complaining about an elevator out at a subway station.
marsilies
Mamdani's not talking about a subway station elevator, but a broken elevator in an apartment building. I don't know why the person edited the two clips together.
EngorgedPhallus
People who don't live in NY aren't often aware how hard it is to even TALK about fixing shit in the city, and trying to legit change things for the better is almost unheard of. Mamdani actually tries to do that shit he talks about, literally. He won't succeed at a lot, but he's also probably doing literally the best anyone could for making positive change in NYC, and hopefully becomes a launchpad for future mayors. Hopefully after many years that is...
slightlybrokenegg
He’s also the type to keep his mouth shut until after he did the thing.
theytookthemall
He's also doing really great at focusing on those little quality-of-life things. Yeah the elevator should work but this is a huge city, it's one of a million little problems. But because it's small it's easy to fix, and if it's your subway station it does feel like a big deal. He's not saying he's Fixing Everything, but he's doing what he can on the fixable things.
TSeventhSon
He's been getting a lot of successes so far. The conversation has been that he's showing that it's not as difficult as the politicians make it out to be to make changes for the better. Hopefully that stays true.
SavageDrums
Every mayoral candidate should be compared against him. He should be the new benchmark
TSeventhSon
100% agreed.
Arbitrarynamehere
He's already doing way more than any other mayor
EngorgedPhallus
100%
LittleAzie
I hate to say it, but its not an unique circumstance, even if the NYC is an unique place. Much of the US is this way due to poor governance that is about enriching the elected. But, that being said Mamdani is a glimpse at how governance should be, where even if partially successful, it can change the attitude of the populace tremendously.
selfishsarah
Remember the democrats are slamming the DSA. The DSA can and does endorse candidates if they pass a fairly rigorous evaluation. Do your homework when you vote. See who is funding your candidate. The nyc DSA only has like 17k members and look who they chose. 17k out of 8million worked for the results and benefit of all.
LittleAzie
Unfortunately, we don't have any real socialist candidates in my area at this time. That doesn't mean I am going to give up, just that I will have to be careful with my choices. That said, if I can get a kidney transplant before the 2028 elections, I am considering running for national congress under a more DSA agenda. Just couldn't this time around because I need to be focused on surviving and couldn't give the people my all if i were elected at t his time.
Nightcaste
I'm not sure these two clips are related. That kid isn't school aged, and those stairs are in a subway station. That doesn't fit the situation he's describing.
Mediathug
“A small thing to one person may be a big thing to someone else.” I thought this stuff was taught in utero.
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
Staffing your government with people who actually give a shit and aren’t just petty functionaries and sycophants?! Will wonders never cease?!
MrSafely
Can we get a Mamdani for my city?
Frencheeseater
No surprise, he's not a Republican. He's muslim, but has no hate against NYC jews. He's a man, but has no sex scandal yet... He doesn't seem corrupted... well America, there is a nice guy you have, please take care of him and don't kill him !
Jewdakris
Yeah but is it fixed
Idontneedrealfacts
if he is spending all this time and money helping the poors, when is he able to help the wealthy job creators who create jobs and provide housing and molest children?
BigBlueWonder
Somewhere in Arkansas a guy who has never been to NYC and probably never will, is seething with rage over this news.
redstaterefugee
No one is as terrified of NYC as rural Americans who have never been there.
TanithRosenbaum
Why though? Like, serious question.
CorrectMostOfTheTime
It’s presented as the extreme opposite of everything they know and love. Hell there were salsa commercials by cowboys who when given a jar made in nyc were assaulted by the rest is the crew for being unauthentic. What does a big city know of the country etc
ItWasNotAcceptableIfNotToLiveForTheSakeOfPleasurableThings
If you find him, send him this:
BigBlueWonder
Ohh, thank you for this one. I will use this a lot. 😃
ItWasNotAcceptableIfNotToLiveForTheSakeOfPleasurableThings
What’s mine is yours, m’lord
onepinksheep
ItWasNotAcceptableIfNotToLiveForTheSakeOfPleasurableThings
Take, take. I have many.
NotThatPrivate
I love this guy, but... did they fix it? Maybe I missed it but I didn't see the part where it got fixed?
I will accept his promise to get it done because, unlike most politicians, he seems to actually do what he says
BenderRodriguezJrJr
quick fix stuff like potholes he's had same day turnaround when he gets the request
judyblue
Yeah, the two video clips are unrelated. The first is about the elevators at a subway station and the second is Mamdani talking about his tenants' rights initiatives and how landlords have a responsibility to keep the elevators in their buildings in repair.
I also love the guy, as do many others, which is why some people who just want the views will mashcut any random clips together.
REOJackwagon
The few times I saw elevator repairs, it did not seem to be something with a fast turnaround time
TomBrokaw
Of all the things I want repaired quickly, the mechanism that moves people in a box up and down over potentially lethal heights is something that can take a little extra time
onepinksheep
This video was in April. The new elevators (they had to be replaced entirely) were originally scheduled to open this July, but structural issues were found when they took out the old elevators. The sign on the construction now says they expect to open in Dec of 2026. Yeah, I get that people want to get it done faster, but the fact that things are actually moving is a still very big deal.
Ooftameg
Better than hiring a no-bid contractor that doesn't know what they're doing. Sometimes doing it right takes time.
TomBrokaw
just pour some peroxide on it, I hear that helps
IMakeLotsOfReferencesAndRemakes
Inject bleach. Swallow a lightbulb. Nuke the hurricane. Government is so easy!
michiyl
Just use a sharpie and scribble a new elevator
zagibu
Maybe it's possible to implement a temporary workaround, like a stair lift.
Metadonmixer
Or hire some gym bros to be on standby...
SocoFox
The problem with old cities like New York is that there could be six layers of repairs needed underneath and behind that elevator. Can't replace the elevator until the rusted steel behind it is fixed. Can't fix the rusted steel until the concrete is stabilized. Can't stabilize the concrete until the leaking water main is fixed.
SocoFox
The difference with Mamdani is he actually approaches the job like a true leader, a general manager involved with the day to day operations of the city instead of an ivory tower executive with ten layers of delegation.
Tjitso
There are such things as temporary elevators though. I'm sure they looked at that. Wouldn't that be an option?
PastureofMuppets
A temp elevator would probably need to be located in the same exact place as where the repairs to the old one are happening, and would need to still attach to something to hold it up safely. If there are already structural problems that may make a temporary elevator also not possible. Not sure its feasible. Honestly hiring professional groups to carry people up the stairs on a litter carried on poles seems easiest. Station them there until repairs are complete. Pay them as city employees.
Tjitso
Sometimes that's the best you can do
ChrisVZ
He’s using tax dollars from the public to fix stuff used by the public? How dare he! /s
Sidewaysgts
Communism!
PutItInNeutral
That money should be slushing my fund and kicksing my backs.
Aranon1183
Seriously. My mom is pissed about that. We live in fuck-ass Colorado! Gods, the only good thing the stupid bint is good for is her willingness to attempt to buy my love! She's buying me an e-bike on Tuesday even though I was more than fine with financing it out! Only reason I couldn't was because the site was refusing to work.
LincLoud
New York has been turned into a socialist hellscape, where previously it had been a shining beacon of capitalist hope and wonder. /S
onepinksheep
computronika
careful, you're spreading radical ideas there! /s
LordHosk
the /s is for SOCIALISM
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mytruepersonality
What do you think needs fixing? if you have solid things that needs fixing you might want to send him a message asking it to be fixed. If your whole life is questioning the good that happens then you need to see a doctor.
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Sounds like a dumb thing to be anxious about
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slightlybrokenegg
Ok boomer bro literally over trying to argue it’s better to not fix shit cause it costs money you are ret are dead
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dontrike
Seems like if you find something that needs it he might do it, so start finding some stuff.
slightlybrokenegg
Sounds like general anxiety disorder to me maybe talk to a psychologist and therapist about how hearing good news makes you anxious. Ps if i am being sarcastic i am not i am being genuine. I have general anxiety disorder and you described it pretty well. Not being able to enjoy good news because you are worried about all things still left to do is like the number one symptom.
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slightlybrokenegg
What in the actual fuck does that have to do with what I said brother
whitey211
That money is supposed to go to Israel!
Jose69Garcia
You mean Nazis
CorrectMostOfTheTime
They’re the same picture
Lampmonster
That's what they said.
00110001001110010011100000110100
Can he be exported? Asking for another nation.
slightlybrokenegg
If we clone him we are replacing the nc governor first lol.
Fuckimgurcunts
*smacks your hand* there's only one of him!!
mrthewhitee
Cloned would be better
Frencheeseater
Become a Mamdami yourselves ! Be inspired, innovate in governing good for the people !
IgnisInvictus
No!!!!!!!!! He's one of the only sane ones we have! Let up have at least one!
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Oh, looks like I might be better paid not selling him overseas.
SmashySashimi
NO! You really think the US can afford to export such rare and valuable resources?? We ain’t even got but the one.
StarscreamAndHutch
Well we have a few more coming up in other places and political positions, but they need voters to show the fuck up and get them installed.
Frencheeseater
THIS !!!
azimir
No, but we're testing prototype "Mini Mamdani" candidates which are expected to flood the market in the coming months. If you want to put in a pre-order I expect that your local democratic/people's socialist party can help you with the paperwork.
EngorgedPhallus
He's all we have, please don't take him from us.
Osiricus
We have to find out how to make more first.
jonnnney
No, but he is replicating quickly. So there will be other options soon.
Stefnos87
clone him 500 times... the Mamdani government the MAGAs fear
SalmonTheWise
If a Mamdani clone is decanted from the cloning vat in US can he run for president? Ah, but he probably has to be 35 years old, he wouldn't live that long.
TheVampireDante
Make America Mamdani Allover?
Frencheeseater
Mamdani's America Go Ahead !
MothMonsterMan
No he can't. But you are allowed to download him and use his likeness anywhere.
00110001001110010011100000110100
Sure your name is not part of the argument?
camn333
"You wouldn't download a mayor" -FBI
RalphH
Lol, my thoughts exactly.
BillyM00n
Cthulhuonabike
https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1Nms3aDlocjUxN3FxaHIyMjg5ZmFrN3FkdTQ5azd1NHloZ2szZXZjZCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/SvRBFS77Jitu93fkfE/200w.webp
Nanntuckett
If androids were more advanced, I’d download a Mamdani program into them and run them in every election in the country
RalphH
Sadly they would build an Elon override into each of them.
amanofmellowcharacter365
Look, i'd like to talk a trade. Him for our Pauline Hanson. You already have so many terrible racists surely another won't sink thr boat. Australia still has hope.
I also have a fine selection of fingerless gloves you can choose one glove from. And i'll roll you a smoke. You have to buy thr tobacco, i don't smoke.
OsIgnis
… asking for another state. My governor is a dipshit… we could use effective governance here.
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Don't be from Texas...don't be from Texas...where are you from?
OsIgnis
Virginia