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Sad reality is that the political party affiliation protects Bloomberg from any real backlash.
Heck, if he'd said something even more offensive then he'd just have to roll out some black supporters and democratic allies to absolve him as a "good guy" that "supports blacks".
This is also the guy that runs the NYPD.
Kinda points out how getting political change on things like minority policing and other initiatives is such a tough sell when so many have it good and don't want to rock the boat.
I just look at city after city and the typical black resident doesn't seem to have an effective voice in politics.
Just look at Baltimore's current mayor.
Well mumsy was a doctor and my father was a politician, I grew up in the upscale Ashburton neighborhood. She's got hers with prominent democratic connections, board seats, DNC secretary.....is she going to "rock the boat"? Not on your life.
P.S. "Well it's not like I'd vote republican" is a valid response...can't blame you there....but it doesn't change the point.
Bloomberg was the mayor as a Republican /Independent.
I think being the former mayor, he has little to lose. And having a Black person try and endorse him as a smokescreen, Trump has done that, or has tried.
I knew Blake has not been that effective, particularly with the riots. However, I did not know she had connections like that.
Bloomberg is a man living in isolation. Reminds us of the other rich recluse that lost his mind, Howard Hughes. Hope someone is watching over Bloomberg for his welfare.
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