Staff Reports
In the latest episode of “What’s Next for New York,” Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a grand plan to launch a statewide initiative aimed squarely at countering the policies of President-elect Trump. It seems the good governor is pulling out all the stops to ensure that New Yorkers don’t accidentally benefit from anything the former president might propose. One can only imagine the enthusiastic gathering of advisors in Albany, brainstorming ways to win a tug-of-war over policy while New Yorkers fret over taxes and inflation.
Hochul’s initiative is being pitched as a necessary defense against what she describes as “regressive” policies. However, one has to wonder: has she consulted the people of New York who are possibly just trying to make ends meet? After all, New Yorkers have seen their wallets slowly drained; chances are they’re more interested in immediate relief than dissecting the nuances of policies aimed at thwarting Trump’s agenda. But apparently, political grandstanding takes precedence over practical solutions.
In the comment sections of various media outlets, frustrated citizens voiced their skepticism about Hochul’s focus on anti-Trump initiatives while the state grapples with persistent crime rates, soaring housing costs, and a public transport system that could use a little, well, sanity. Critics are quick to note that while Hochul plays the political chess game, it’s the average New Yorker who gets stuck with the check. It’s fair to ask, does she really think stoking anti-Trump sentiment will fill the potholes? Because those are still waiting for attention.
Hochul’s grand plan to ‘resist’ Trump: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 10, 2024 https://t.co/8umjNKwbpp pic.twitter.com/AudT9zGw4g
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) November 10, 2024
What might be funnier than Hochul’s promise of fighting Trump’s policy agenda is the irony that New Yorkers have already been dealing with the fallout of unaddressed issues for years. The onslaught of exuberant taxes, questionable regulations, and a constant grip of bureaucracy has created a perfect storm for frustration. The chance to thwart Trump might seem like a worthy cause to some, but for the average citizen, it’s akin to polishing the Titanic’s iceberg while the ship goes down.
As Hochul rolls out her plans, it can be expected that local and national conservative voices will not shy away from sharing their thoughts. While she rallies her supporters, the rest of the public might just be praying for a little bipartisan cooperation to tackle real issues. You know, the things that help regular folks survive the brutal New York lifestyle, rather than another political tongue-wagging about Trump. Maybe it’s high time for Hochul to swap out the battle flags for a toolbox, if she’s really interested in making New York great again.
