NYC's Democrat Leadership will allow foreign nationals to vote in city elections

[W_and_C]

@DMK

@W_and_C

Are we ? Yes, we are in a form of democracy.

But this is about New York City and their democratic process.

So, if you pay taxes you should be able to vote?

If you are a legal resident, you should be able to vote.

[DMK]

@WorldWatcher

#1 When they meet the residency requirements for New York City, and

#2 When they are a legal foreign national, and

#3 When they are eligible to legally work in the United States.

How about when they are a legal US Citizen?

[DMK]

@W_and_C

If you are a legal resident, you should be able to vote.

Legal US Citizen or Legal resident of a city?

[johnwk2]

@conan

@johnwk2

once an advocate for hard working American citizens and their families,

They never were, it was nothing more then ploy/talking point to gain power for themselves.

Just like they used Blacks for personal gains. That’s where real systematic racism lays.

You are absolutely correct. I was being polite. But, let us never forget how much the Democrat Party Leadership’s policies have changed. . e.g.:

The dole method of relief for unemployment is not only repugnant to all sound principles of social economics, but is contrary to every principle of American citizenship and of sound government. ___ Franklin D. Roosevelt, while Governor of New York

JWK

“Until you realize how easy it is for your mind to be manipulated, you remain the puppet of someone else’s game.” ― Evita Ochel

[Supreme_War_Pig]

@W_and_C

It’s actually not a horrible idea.

Residents of a city should have a say in how a city is run.

That’s where I’m at, but it’s not a hill I would die on.

[W_and_C]

@DMK

@W_and_C

If you are a legal resident, you should be able to vote.

Legal US Citizen or Legal resident of a city?

Legal resident of your locality, I say.

[WorldWatcher]

@DMK

@WorldWatcher

#1 When they meet the residency requirements for New York City, and

#2 When they are a legal foreign national, and

#3 When they are eligible to legally work in the United States.

How about when they are a legal US Citizen?

Fine by me.

But that is a “Should be” opinion rather than a “What is” reality. The reality is that there is no governing law (i.e. State or Federal) that requires citizenship for local city elections and New York City decided that all legal residents (US Citizens and Foreign Nationals) are eligible to vote.

WW

[Smyrna]

If this is what NYC voted for…it’s another thing I add on to the list of things I’ll never understand?

[WorldWatcher]

@Smyrna

If this is what NYC voted for…it’s another thing I add on to the list of things I’ll never understand?

You don’t understand local government and “no taxation without representation”?

WW

[DMK]

@W_and_C

Legal resident of your locality, I say.

What is the difference?

[W_and_C]

@DMK

@W_and_C

Legal resident of your locality, I say.

What is the difference?

The difference is illegal aliens also pay taxes and I don’t want them voting.

[W_and_C]

@Smyrna

If this is what NYC voted for…it’s another thing I add on to the list of things I’ll never understand?

You’ll never understand how residents of a city are permitted to vote in local elections ?

[DMK]

@WorldWatcher

You don’t understand local government and “no taxation without representation”?

WW

Can you define paying taxes or paying into the system and receiving more back than paid?

[Smyrna]

@WorldWatcher

You don’t understand local government and “no taxation without representation”?

WW

If this is the concept you’re applying, then I am sure you’re disgusted about the new 2 or 3 trillion dollar bill being proposed by Pelosi and company? Those that will pay for it, haven’t even been born yet so that is the epitome of “taxation without representation”…agreed?

[johnwk2]

@W_and_C

@DMK

@W_and_C

If you are a legal resident, you should be able to vote.

Legal US Citizen or Legal resident of a city?

Legal resident of your locality, I say.

And I’ll stick with naturalized citizen, and all that is invested in becoming a naturalized citizen which makes for a more astute and educated voter.

JWK

At the close of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 18, 1787, a Mrs. Powel anxiously awaited the results and as Benjamin Franklin emerged from the long task now finished asked him directly, Well, Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?' A republic, if you can keep it,’ responded Franklin.

[W_and_C]

@johnwk2

@W_and_C

@DMK

@W_and_C

If you are a legal resident, you should be able to vote.

Legal US Citizen or Legal resident of a city?

Legal resident of your locality, I say.

And I’ll stick with naturalized citizen, and all that is invested in becoming a naturalized citizen which makes for a more astute and educated voter.

JWK

At the close of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 18, 1787, a Mrs. Powel anxiously awaited the results and as Benjamin Franklin emerged from the long task now finished asked him directly, Well, Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?' A republic, if you can keep it,’ responded Franklin.

That works for federal elections.

[DMK]

@Smyrna

If this is the concept you’re applying, then I am sure you’re disgusted about the new 2 or 3 trillion dollar bill being proposed by Pelosi and company? Those that will pay for it, haven’t even been born yet so that is the epitome of “taxation without representation”…agreed?

If I live in a neighborhood and it is just me in a home versus 10 living in a home in the same neighborhood and we pay the same in taxes for said home, what is my vote worth?

[johnwk2]

@WorldWatcher

@Smyrna

If this is what NYC voted for…it’s another thing I add on to the list of things I’ll never understand?

You don’t understand local government and “no taxation without representation”?

WW

NYC voters had no say in this abrupt and authoritarian decision. It is being done without the people’s consent.

JWK
Absolute governments, (tho’ the disgrace of human nature) have this advantage with them, they are simple; if the people suffer, they know the head from which their suffering springs [our nation’s progressives crowd]; know likewise the remedy……___ Thomas Paine’s Common Sense.

[DougBH]

@biggestal99

Only Arizona and North Dakota have laws in place prohibits non citizens to vote in local elections.

Allan

Took about two seconds to check the Texas Sec of State website. First requirement for voting is that you be a US citizen.

[DougBH]

@johnwk2

@biggestal99

Local elections, who cares?

Allan

As noted in a New York Post article:

“This move shows how much contempt the far left has for the New York City electorate.

These are the same out-of-touch activists who have devalued citizenship and actually discouraged naturalization into this country by making New York a sanctuary city, so all immigrants can remain here without fear of being deported even after committing heinous crimes, and by extending benefits to immigrants, regardless of legal status. It was always in their plans to ultimately give away voting privileges.”

JWK

When it comes to healthcare and helping the needy, our Democrat Party Leadership has no moral compass whatsoever. They refuse to make the distinction between CHARITABLE GIVING and tax tyranny to support the health care needs of millions of illegal entrants and foreign aliens who have invaded America’s borders.

Democrats have an argument that was what people wanted when they voted for Biden.