Zohran on the Importance of "Merit"

[uncle bernard]

Thought this was a very interesting segment given some of the conversations we've had around here about which values are important to which political ideologies. Thinking specifically of @jross. Would love to hear your thoughts on this answer.

..."that assessment of merit...that's how I view the importance of government and who I will surround myself with when we lead City Hall."

(ignore the editorializing of the tweet, just watch the video)

https://x.com/KaoticLeftist/status/1970312156504826185

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

16 minutes ago, uncle bernard said:

Thought this was a very interesting segment given some of the conversations we've had around here about which values are important to which political ideologies. Thinking specifically of @jross. Would love to hear your thoughts on this answer.

..."that assessment of merit...that's how I view the importance of government and who I will surround myself with when we lead City Hall."

(ignore the editorializing of the tweet, just watch the video)

https://x.com/KaoticLeftist/status/1970312156504826185

This is the guy who tried to get into Columbia by misrepresenting his race?

[JimmySpeaks]

I hope he wins.  NYC deserves it.  They think people are leaving now with their money now just wait. 

[jross]

59 minutes ago, uncle bernard said:

Thought this was a very interesting segment given some of the conversations we've had around here about which values are important to which political ideologies. Thinking specifically of @jross. Would love to hear your thoughts on this answer.

..."that assessment of merit...that's how I view the importance of government and who I will surround myself with when we lead City Hall."

(ignore the editorializing of the tweet, just watch the video)

https://x.com/KaoticLeftist/status/1970312156504826185

His comments on judging based on merit is commendable.  That is an impressive clip in a silo.  He is articulate like Newsom except without the used car salesman / sleaze vibe.

But it’s also weird to hear it used to praise some policies that favor collective over individuals. 

Also I would bet money he was given the question in advance.  He was too polished and prepared for a rare question.  His response was well crafted to be on the spot.  

[Offthemat]

The happy talk belies the promises he cannot deliver that are not under the purview of the office he seeks and the programs he champions that have a history of failure, that are not new.  They have just never been properly implemented.