[4:30pm]
There’s quite a lot of firsts taking place tonight. It’s the first open mayoral forum this electoral season. It’s the first time Working Families is broadcasting an event live on the web. It’s the first time we put a twitter widget up so that folks can chatter in real time while watching.
Will it work? We’ll know in exactly one hour. In the meantime, here’s the lyrics to our theme song:
WORKING FAMILIES TOGETHER
(to the tune of “Solidarity Forever”)
We have come from all across New York
To speak out true and loud
Black and white and brown and yellow
That’s the beauty of our crowd
Standing tall for working families
For we clearly recognize
That it’s time to organize
(Chorus)
Working Families Together
Working Families Together
Working Families Together
For together we are strong
Now the politicians promise
To solve problems large and small
And the corporations make believe
They love us one and all
But the truth is something different
And it’s right before our eyes
That it’s time to organize
(Chorus)
From the Concourse to the Village
To the Coney Island shore
From Corona to East Flatbush,
Staten Island – Even More!
Bushwick, Flushing, and the West Side,
In the South Bronx — We Will Rise
As we start to organize!
(Chorus)
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Thank you to the Working Family Party for providing the people of New York with this opportunity. I felt you did a good job and asked important questions. I am disappointed you did not ask the mayor and Bill Thompson about the conflicts of interests and financial scandals regarding the pension scandals and Christine Quinn — City Council slushgate.
Other wise you did a good job and thank you for the opportunity to hear New Yorkers ask important questions and the candidates answer. It did not change my decision — I am voting for the Tony Avella because as some of your representatives pointed out tonight — he is honest.
July 8th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Predictably Mayor bloomberg was arrogant in his responses. When asked if he would support some kind of public financing due to his unfair spending advantage, his response that he earned every dollar he made and some are born in advantages of good family and education. Does this mean that those who aren’t born rich, from good families, or superior education need not apply?
What about Barack Obama? Look at his humble beginnings. This mayor is out of touch with those who aren’t rich. Bill Thompson was right when he said that principals matter and what you stand for matters. New York city is a family. We have rich, middle class, and poor. Your money, family background, and education shouldn’t guarantee you leadership role in this city.
I was disappointed that no one brought up the mayors violation of term limits after saying that no politician should violate term limits.
We need to read the mayors privilege statement to Barack Obama to urge him to endorse Bill Thompson.
August 14th, 2009 at 3:28 am
This looks cool so far, what’s up people?
If there’s anyone else here, let me know.
Oh, and yes I’m a real person LOL.
Peace,
January 28th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Hey, This is a awesome thread. I found you on msn. Keep up the work.