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A poignant analogy compares the city’s predicament to a mouse that doesn’t understand why the cheese is free, only to find itself trapped when the trap closes. The message implies that voters, lured by short-term gains, overlook the long-term consequences—that policies based on freebies and high taxes are doomed to fail, leading to economic decline and social chaos.
The Exodus of Wealth and Demographics
There’s notable concern that wealthy residents and corporations are already planning to leave New York City. Real estate agents report inquiries from investors and homeowners considering relocating to safer, more business-friendly states like Texas.