retired_tiger

Gaining momentum :lol: :lol: :lol:

Yeah, like a turd gains momentum as it swirls down the bowl.

Well, yes, constitutionally speaking, they all are eligible to run.

That doesn't mean they are qualified though.

Merry Christmas to all of TigerDroppings.

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So what exactly is the problem with her being hired?

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Well let's just go ahead and be honest here, shall we?

If it had been a white male baw who had been appointed, not a single one of you would have been concerned or even noticed.

Deputy chief with 30+ years with the Department, chief of EMS, who was one of the 9/11 heroes, of course baw is qualified. Great hire.

Same exact resume, except with a gay woman, and now the reaction is NYNY is fricked, horror show, 1000% DEI and they should be ashamed, does she know how to put out a fire, this is unacceptable, and jokes about being gay.

Next time y'all don't understand white male privilege, just look at this thread.

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DEI anyone?

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Well let's consider this.

What's the problem with her hire?

Is it because she's a woman?
Is it because she's gay?
Is it because she worked in the Department for more than 30 years?
Is it because she previously served as the chief of emergency medical services?
Is it because she was a part of the 9/11 response?
Is it because she was promoted to deputy chief in 2009?

We don't have the resumes of the other candidates, but it does appear that she has the experience and qualifications that are necessary for the job.

So what exactly is the problem with her being hired?

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Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani appointed Lillian Bonsignore as commissioner of the New York City Fire Department.

Bonsignore is a veteran of the department with more than 30 years of experience and previously served as the chief of emergency medical services before retiring in 2022. Bonsignore is coming out of retirement to serve the city and will be the first uniformed woman to lead the department.

"I know what the firefighters need, and I can translate that to this administration," said Bonsignore.

Bonsignore was born and raised in The Bronx. She responded to the 9/11 terror attacks and quickly climbed ranks in the department, receiving the title of deputy chief by 2009.

In 2019, she made history when she was appointed as the chief of EMS operations for the FDNY, becoming the first woman and first openly LGBTQ+ individual to hold the title in the department.

Bonsignore says her top priorities include improving response time, public education, prevention and pay equity.

"This is literally a job that people cannot live without. We have to make sure we are taking care of our EMS system," said Bonsignore.

News 12 Brooklyn

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I have no remorse for my whiteness

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Neither do I. No reason whatsoever to apologize for being white.

That said, white privilege exists. Still no reason to apologize for being white, but yes, white privilege exists.

Oh, he's talking about white privilege? Well why didn't he say that instead?

Yeah, sure we have white privilege, whether you know or acknowledge it or not.

You ever been pulled over for driving while white?

Ask your black friends whether they have ever been pulled over by police for driving while black. It is a very common occurrence.

That is just one example. Still nothing to apologize for being white, however.

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Did you see this?

Thread from TD today.

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If you were referring to the first post in that thread, I just watched it, and did not see the lady apologize for being white.

Perhaps there was something else in the thread?

Do you know anyone who has ever had to apologize for being white?

If not, then why did the Vice President make his comment?

Since this is Political Talk, here are some Louisiana officials who died of covid:

Congressman-elect Luke Letlow
State Representative Reggie Bagala
Former State Representative Vic Stelly and his wife
Former State Representative Frankie Howard
Former State Representative Steve Carter
West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes
Chair of the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council April Dunn

Some other notable Louisiana citizens who died of covid:

State Senator Regina Barrow's husband, James G. Barrow Sr.
Former New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey
Father of former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, Bobby Hebert, Sr.
Legendary jazz pianist, Ellis Marsalis Jr.
Steel Magnolias actress Carol Sutton