Staff Reports
Stephen Colbert has once again shown his true colors, celebrating with glee the triumph of a Democratic Socialist for the role of New York’s next so-called “Public Advocate.” This isn’t just another day in the Big Apple; it’s a major red flag. Zohran Mamdani’s win signifies a concerning shift toward policies that threaten to drain the pockets of hard-working New Yorkers and drive the city further into turmoil. Yet, Colbert, the late-night comedian who abandoned humor for political pandering, is practically dancing with joy.
In a bizarre attempt at comedy, Colbert envisions the Statue of Liberty shedding tears of emotion at Mamdani’s victory. But what he fails to acknowledge is that the tears should be ones of despair. The policies Mamdani stands for don’t empower citizens; they impoverish them. And hilariously enough, while Colbert doesn’t live in New York City and won’t face the financial fallout of these changes, he acts like a cheerleader for a game he never plays.
Colbert imagines the Statue of Liberty responding to Mamdani’s victory speech: “I’m not crying, you’re crying” pic.twitter.com/in48USWbZB
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) November 6, 2025
Colbert’s annual $20 million paycheck ensures he won’t have to experience the reality that socialism often brings. While he laughs behind his cushy desk, ordinary folks brace for higher taxes and reduced freedoms. It’s easy for him to mock when he’s insulated from the consequences of Mamdani’s socialist agenda. The only people crying should be the New Yorkers who will bear the burden of these so-called progressive policies.
It’s a sad state of affairs when mainstream media pushes the narrative that socialism is a modern-day utopia. Colbert and others like him glamorize these socialist ideals while staying conveniently removed from the fallout. The radical left continues to push an agenda that promises sunshine and rainbows but delivers hardship and control.
How long will it take for misguided progressives to understand the reality of Mr. Mamdani’s policies? Must the city fall into disrepair before the lights come on? As the city stands on the brink, let’s reflect on this absurdity. Is the comedy worth the cost? Or are we all just the punchline in their dangerous joke?
