Juneteenth is officially a federal holiday, and inaugural celebrations are being held across the country this weekend. As always, elected officials never let a good parade or festival-type scenario go to waste. Yesterday, I went to a first-annual Juneteenth event in Jamaica, Queens which attracted the likes of Chuck Schumer, Bill de Blasio, Grace Meng, Gregory Meeks, and other NYC-area politicians who wanted to let everyone know how committed they were to “doing the work” — much of which, naturally, is yet to be done.
Even though this event was organized by a New York State Assemblywoman and, in theory, could’ve been an exciting post-COVID outdoor celebration marking a new federal holiday, the attendance was pretty paltry. I’m not sure if that was due to lack of interest, or poor promotion, or what. Nothing against the vendors and food booths and such — those were all fine. But when Schumer et al. were up on stage yesterday afternoon, they were speaking to a crowd of maybe 50 people. (Although the crowd did grow somewhat after the politicians left, with the arrival of various child dance troupes.)
It’s a bit strange when office-holders who belong to the party which overwhelmingly dominates New York City and State governments, and controls the Presidency and Congress, present themselves as quasi-revolutionary dissenters. But that’s exactly what happened at this soiree, hosted by Democratic Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman. “I just love Southeast Queens, we have the best elected officials ever,” the emcee said, further stating that these elected officials were in the process of “fighting the power.” Her words were uttered while Schumer, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, was posing cheerfully on stage.
After the speeches, Schumer strutted around in his brand new Juneteenth t-shirt in search of the piddling few attendees who recognized him and wanted to talk. He happened upon a father who instructed his young boy to take a photo with the Senator, because having a photo with a Senator is considered impressive. Schumer boastfully corrected the father, reminding him that his proper title is in fact “Majority Leader.” A smiling Schumer repeated this correction more than once. The boy didn’t appear to understand what “Majority Leader” meant, but Schumer’s boast conveyed the message that he was an extremely important person.
Curiously, none of the NYC mayoral candidates — the election is on Tuesday — appeared at this portion of the event, perhaps because none wanted to be caught dead with incumbent mayor Bill de Blasio. At a recent mayoral debate only one candidate, Andrew Yang, indicated that he would like to receive De Blasio’s endorsement. For kicks, I asked De Blasio if he’d decided who he’s voting for in the election. “Nope,” he replied. Asked when he planned on making up his mind, he said, “by Tuesday morning.” ...OK.
18 comments:
First annual? No such thing, it's always the inaugural.
This is a racist headline. Shameful !!
I guess the sheeple were grazing at the park..
“I just love Southeast Queens, we have the best elected officials ever,”
This must be a joke, right?
"I just love Southeast Queens, we have the best elected officials ever," the emcee said.
What has she been smoking to say something ridiculous like that?
Southeast Queens is often ignored by elected officials.
When something goes wrong, it's the property owners who are blamed like the underground pipe that burst and sent raw sewage into homeowner's basements on Thanksgiving night a few years ago.
What did the official from DEP say to the people of Southeast Queens? He said to them they should stop pouring cooking grease and cooking oil down their kitchen sinks. It took a long time for city "officials" to admit that it was a busted sewage pipe deep underground that cracked and busted open that caused the severe flooding in peoples' homes.
Residents of South Queens for years have been complaining about flooded basements and homes after heavy rainfalls. But what do "elected officials" do about it. Not much.
As usual, they ignore their constituents who put them into office and property owners have to foot the bill of cleaning out their homes.
Gun violence, gang violence, gang shootings, high rates of illegal drug sales, homelessness, and lack of long-term jobs and fixing infrastructure plague Southeast Queens.
But when citizens of that area complain to their "elected officials" they often act unaware and surprised there are serious problems in that area.
"Elected Officials" of Southeast Queens are the Best.
The Best at being the Worst for people they are suppose to serve and help.
Hope I remember to take down my Juneteenth Flag before my putting up my July 4th Flag !
Having sat through numerous graduation ceremonies that Schumer has spoken at, I can say that he has ruined those, too, by doing the same schtick (tearing up his speech to thunderous applause), and then proceeding to give a speech anyway, where he tells the same lame stories year after year. "I lost the election, but I got the girl." "I just passed a law so that anyone with an income of less than $200,000 will receive a federal tuition tax credit of $2,500. How many people here make less than $200,000 or have parents that make less than $200,000?" Every year, same speech. You know the old joke: What's the most dangerous place? Between Chuck Schumer and a microphone.
Chuckie the Schmudel is such an amazing ass-gasket.
Two different communities: the "progressive left"; and the rest of us.
Juneteenth- the day when all the problems began
But,But,But...you folks elected him and many others just like him... enjoy your Summer!
Political whores never miss a opportunity to sell their useless asses
"Enjoy your Summer" Herd over to Rockaway...
The NY schmuck Sheeple love his chutzpah and beleive his shtick !
"They" are trying to take away individual rights and state rights…it’s all dangerous.
Chuck aka rent an aging white male for your lackluster productions. His presence proves how diverse your non profit is. An added bonus is that he can use the bathroom unaided. To avoid giving out any tips Chuck is his own bag boy. ( As in cash bribes)
Two different communities: the "progressive left"; and the rest of us.
Is this the progressive Playbook ?
Step 1: Steal election, Step 2: Make questioning election's illegal, Step 3: Socialism
Charles Schumer only shows up to NYC for Press Coverage and Public Events.
He could care less how many problems many New Yorkers are dealing with.
Another political hack who ignores reality.
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