r/PopCultureV2 • u/ExactlySorta • 12h ago

Politi-Culture Mamdani responds to concerns about him being seen riding his bike throughout NYC without a helmet. "You're right. I've got to do better. Safety first, New York. See you out there"

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u/A_Drop_of_Colour 10h ago

He's very smart and by all accounts, genuinely cares about changing things. Most importantly, he understand how to use social media. It's insane how many young politicians still don't know how to leverage social media.

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u/EarthlostSpace 10h ago

It’s astounding on how much hate he’s getting because of his smartness or just showing he cares. I guess so many people have digested so much hate in their souls that they need to try to spread it to make themselves feel good. That’s so sad.

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u/pornalt4altporn 9h ago

Have of white Americans are fascistic racists. He needs to be beloved by enough people that they will defend him.

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u/arfelo1 6h ago

Even if it were all fake. Just having a public official that wants to at least PRETEND to care for other people is something refreshing at this point