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7. The Newly-Elected Mayor Of NYC Also Said This

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 11:03 AM

Saturday

“Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor.
Palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars.
Knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.
These are not hands that have been allowed to hold power.”

Very visual. Very clear. Very honest.

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