Diary of Disturbing Disinformation and Dangerous Delusions

Criticism of Incarceration Policies

“We cannot incarcerate our way out of violence . . . [Incarceration] is racist. It is immoral. It is unholy.” — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

Many argue that Johnson’s stance—that reducing violence shouldn’t rely on harsher measures—is misguided. Critics question the idea of free rein to offenders, pointing out that Chicago’s murder rate surpasses New York’s significantly this year, with over a murder a day, making it four times higher per capita.

Claims About Bail Laws

“We don’t have cashless bail in the state of New York.” — Governor Kathy Hochul

In reality, New York has implemented cashless bail for specific serious crimes. When defendants don’t have pending cases, they are often released without bail on charges including drug trafficking, grand larceny, robbery, and others. This approach is designed to release individuals promptly, but critics believe it may contribute to ongoing public safety concerns.

Allegations of Political Crusades

“This crusade, criminal crusade, against political adversaries is completely unprecedented in all of American history.” — CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin

Toobin’s claim that investigations into political opponents are unprecedented is challenged by the numerous criminal and civil cases against former President Donald Trump, including multiple prosecutions and ongoing civil suits from officials like the Attorney General. These cases have prompted accusations of a politically motivated “crusade.”

Advising Democrats’ Strategy

“If Democrats talked the way Zohran Mamdani does . . . [they’d] be winning all over the country.” — Ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio

Critics warn that relying on radical rhetoric, such as Mamdani’s, risks alienating moderate voters. Despite his strong support in progressive circles, Mamdani’s low polling support during his 2020 presidential bid signals limited mainstream appeal. The shift away from traditional Democratic policies is contributing to a record number of voters registering as Republicans nationwide.