Alan Rosen eyes run for NYC mayor

Junior’s Restaurant proprietor Alan Rosen— upset with crime and quality of life complaints in the Big Apple — wants to bring his cheese cake making skills to City Hall.

The third-generation Junior’s owner described himself as a “moderate Republican” who would look to secure the GOP nomination.
 

Does Rosen own the whole company or just a particular restaurant?

Since at least 2004, when George Bush leveraged multiple homophobic ballot measures to ensure his victory, it hasn't been possible for a decent person to be a Republican or support Republican candidates. If he aligns with that party, that's enough for me to hate him.

" it hasn't been possible for a decent person to be a Republican or support Republican candidates. "

So you are a decent person who supports Democrats, correct. I guess that means you are fine with open borders and not enforcing federal immigration law (sanctuary cities/states). These sanctuary places only exist with Democratic leaders. I assume that decent person like you has no problem paying for other people's student loans with your tax dollars that Democrats support. Democrats have no problem with biological men playing in women's sports which is physically unfair and could get women hurt. (no Jay-Lerner-Z it is not discrimination it is cheating). I guess that does not bother a decent person like yourself. Democrats and decent people like you have no problem with raising taxes and country going massively into further debt (spending out of control) and driving up inflation for everyone. Please name me a Democrat in your lifetime who suggested cutting the federal budget -lol. The Democrats used to be staunch supporters of the Jewish people and Israel who has been a great ally of the US for many years. Not now, the "Squad" has taken over with their hatred of Israel and the Jewish people. Let me know how decent people should feel about their hatred of Israel. Crime has risen in quite a few major cities, mostly run by Democratic mayors and DA's. Does a decent person like you get upset that these DA's let people who get arrested for a crime get released almost as soon as they are arrested only to break the law again. Does a decent person like yourself share their hatred of police officers? BTW - Democrats like Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama were against gay marriage at one time, were you outraged?

I could go on but that is enough. Fine, you do not like Republican policies but stop with saying people are not "decent" if they are Republican. They have a difference of opinion and that is what this country is supposed to be about unless you post on BWW board -lol. Both parties have plenty to be ashamed about in this country.

Updated On: 6/27/24 at 09:57 AM

First, thank you for your civil response and expressing your views.

"I'm bothered by the struggles that trans people face on a daily basis in terms of employment, housing, and health care. I'm not going to engage on the above because it's a right-wing ploy to portray trans people as a problem and a threat when in reality they're one of the most unjustly despised and oppressed minority groups in the world."

Trans people are not the problem, politicians are the problem. Trans people have the right to play sports but it should be handled differently. They should compete against other trans athletes only or competition has an "open" category where everyone can compete. This is the view of Martina Navritolova and other famous female athletes.

"The United States has the world's largest prison population, both in absolute numbers and per capita. This is a national shame. I support any efforts to end mass incarceration and rein in the criminal justice system."

It is a national shame that the too many people in this country have no regard for the law. Granted, there are a bunch of people in prison that don't belong there but arresting somebody for a crime and immediately letting them out is not the solution.

"I'm not a Democrat and never voted for one until 2016. When things get normal again I will probably vote for non-establishment candidates like I did before. I'm a pretty orthodox libertarian with a decidedly liberal cultural orientation. Which is probably worse than being a Democrat vis-a-vis some of the issues you bring up below"

Thanks for clearing that up.

"I support the free movement of goods, ideas, and people. I have no respect for stupid imaginary lines in the middle of the desert designed to separate us into competing camps"

That is a very utopian view and not very realistic. Will agree to disagree.

"BTW - Democrats like Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama were against gay marriage at one time, were you outraged?

Yes, and I never voted for them. "

Good, you are not a hypocrite like so many other liberal leaning people.

"No, but a deep mistrust. Experience and observation have taught me not to assume good faith when dealing with law enforcement."

Fine but you can say that about a lot of occupations. How much do you trust lawyers, politicians, teachers etc.? Having had several police officers as friends I can tell you it is not an easy job and very stressful. I would not want to do it, thank goodness we have people willing to put their life on the line to try and protect us. Sadly, I think the bad/corrupt ones get all the publicity from the media but you rarely hear about the good guys/women officers.

Zeppie2022 said: "First, thank you for your civil response and expressing your views."

And thank you for the same in return!