#political-theater

#political-theater

The Byzantine Empire was renowned for its dazzling court rituals and intricate etiquette, a complex system that could bewilder even the most seasoned diplomats. These rituals transcended mere formalities; they were central to the exercise of imperial power, transforming the court into a stage where politics was performed as theatre.

"Over the last year, New York faced a historic fiscal crisis..." Although that sounds like Mamdani, who used the same phrase to describe the city's current budget challenges, it was actually former Governor Basil Paterson averting doom back in 2009. When David Dinkins took office in 1990, he, too, inherited a fiscal crisis, as did Rudy Guiliani, who had to close a projected gap of $2.3 billion-out of a total of $31.6 billion-in his first year.

"Cuomo lies, people die," protesters chanted as cops intervened.