On November 5, 2025 at 2:56 pm, Rachel Aranoff wrote:
Hi Mark - Rachel from NY here. I am a disappointed Sliwa supporter as I was hoping he would come in second. I am proudly partisan and would never have supported creepy Cuomo. The bullying to vote for Cuomo coming from "influencers" great and small was the most irritating aspect of this election for me.
As a Jewess I fear we Jews will be receiving some well deserved hate in response to Jewish elites harassing right wingers that it's a moral imperative to throw away your vote on corrupt loser Cuomo. My question is one that I have been struggling with for years and it seems as pertinent as ever. What is a "centrist" or a "moderate"?
People who describe themselves that way usually sound to me like they feel superior to the rest of us who are "extremists"? Is the term centrist/moderate a political trick? What is the goal of that group of people?
On November 5, 2025 at 2:57 pm, Steve from Manhattan wrote:
Mark,
When a fellow Club Member asked on Sunday why I was staying in New York City, I replied "why should I let a Ugandan Marxist creep drive me out of a city that—for all its faults—I still enjoy?"
You have mentioned "heading for the hills," but not all of us are cut out for living in the hills. Isn't there something to be said for standing our ground?
On November 5, 2025 at 2:57 pm, Queen of the Jungle wrote:
Even cheating can't explain how the Hamas Commie got elected, although I am sure there's plenty of that.
The fact is that Mark has been spot on for decades when it comes to the Islamification of the Christian West and now the followers of the Prophet have taken over our most important city in triumph.
Even more hideous was how badly Sliwa was beaten! OMG- a total blood bath.
The immediate effects will be felt in the suburbs as anyone who can leave the City will do so. Just when we thought that the cost of housing couldn't get any higher...
Word on the street is that the Commie is going to put a special tax on everyone who leaves to help pay for all those freebies he promised...
What is your advice to Jews, Christians et al who do not have the means necessary to escape from the City? There are many good people who are horrified at the thought of what this little creep is capable of doing.
Cheers from the outer suburbs of Manhatto.
On November 5, 2025 at 2:59 pm, Chris Davies wrote:
Mark,
...With London and New York now in the hands of Islamist Communists, what could possibly go wrong?
I will pray for an uptick in your health.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm, Tim Neilson wrote:
Hi Mark,
You've sometimes referred to despots awarding themselves 98% of the vote in "elections" in the belief that it's less transparently absurd than awarding themselves 100%.
Is Tommy Robinson's acquittal a similar Potemkin village?
I'm guardedly optimistic because media reports suggest that the judge's denunciations of the police go further than required for a mere charade. Am I being naive? And, in any case, will the executive government ensure that the process continues to be the punishment?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:03 pm, Alison Castellina wrote:
My question pertains to everyone's favourite UK quango: Ofcom.
Its chair, Lord Grade, former Chair of the BBC has written to the BBC's current Chair, Samir Shah, about evidence that the BBC's (once serious) Panorama current affriars programme edited Donald Trump's Capitol speech by splicing in footage from another, quite separate speech, to make it sound like he was inciting a riot, when, in fact, he was telling people to support their elected representatives
Can you think of any other comparable instance of similar editorial deception (without getting into the Moon Landings) and do you think Lord Grade's letter will frighten the BBC, at all?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:06 pm, Bill Holcomb wrote:
Hi Mark -
Here's a Big Picture question for a Big Picture guy. No 2 points up in Iowa here.
Given that large swaths of a population can fall prey to ideological fantasy which flies in the face of a heretofore clearly successful model, ignoring history and eschewing even basic pragmatism, do you think a democratic republic can ever be a successful form of government in the long run?
Which leads to a MegaBig Picture question for a Monarchophile - can ANY form of government which protects personal freedom ever assume a permanent status, given the inherent defects in human nature?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:08 pm, Kat Prescott wrote:
Dear Mark:
May I inject two light-hearted comments into what probably will be a gloomy post-election Q&A?
1) You probably obtained more NYC votes last night than Curtis Sliwa, and without the need for a beret. Congratulations!
2) Of course, the really big news of the last two weeks is the return of Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. Would you ever consider appearing in a Hallmark Christmas movie? I could see you as the owner of a flower shop in a tear-jerker called, "A Sod-Bollocking New Hampshire Christmas."
May you see better health, and thanks for all that you do.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:10 pm, Suzanne Reny wrote:
Just wondering what you make of Montreal shuffling timidly to the center in our municipal elections while NYC veered wholeheartedly to the hard left in theirs, Mark. Es ce que c'est le monde a l'envers!
On November 5, 2025 at 3:15 pm, Willy Pete wrote:
Greetings from the Keystoned state of Pennsylvania, where on every corner is a tobacco, vape, or what have you store.
I've been running the requirements to be president through my mind since Mamdani hit the scene running, literally I will add, and wondering how the requirements must change to allow him to be numero uno.
Would you consider the phrase, "We're all immigrants", to be propaganda designed to plant the seed required to convince enough Americans that the US born requirement be removed in the name of you guessed it, diversity, equity, and inclusion? Which may also turn out to be propaganda for this too.
Thanks in advance, cheers to you and yours.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:17 pm, Jamie Marsh wrote:
Hi Mark,
According to the US Department of Homeland Security, a little over half a million illegal aliens have been deported since Trump became president in January. They also estimate that one to two million have voluntarily self-deported during that same timeframe. In addition, Trump has stopped the open borders policy of the previous administration.
But in the big picture, this is just a drop in the bucket. Do we have fifty million illegals in the US? More? Trump is on record saying we need illegal labor for Big Ag, Big Hotels, construction etc. So at current rates, maybe we'll be lucky if ten million illegals leave by the end of Trump's term.
With that in mind, isn't what happened in NYC yesterday the future of all big cities in the US? NYC elected a Muslim socialist with no experience for the simple reason that NYC isn't America anymore. With Trump being the last call at the last chance saloon, and relatively relaxed about hard-working illegals staying here, doesn't that mean that the US is finished as a country?
Stay safe, stay free.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:19 pm, Scott Schertzer wrote:
Dear Mark,
I learned of the Mamdani rout while floating down the Mekong River and came to the realization that New York has replaced Vietnam as the true heart of darkness. That the Big Apple could vote so overwhelmingly for a relatively recently arrived Ugandan Muslim is a stain on the memory of all those who died on 9/11.
That, along with the bigger than expected Democrat wins in New Jersey and Virginia shows that the electorate is in a foul mood, not to mention being non compos mentis, has me fearing for my country. Only two years ago I thought some sanity had returned, but it seems to have been short lived.
Do you think these results have anything to say for the long term, or are the voters in these locales just a bunch of idiots full of sound and fury signifying nothing?
Take good care,
Sincerely,
Scott Schertzer
Southeast Asia by way of Miami Beach
On November 5, 2025 at 3:21 pm, Patrick Geagan wrote:
Hello Mark, I hope you are doing well today?
With those elections yesterday in very blue states it wasn't surprising that the democrats won all of those elections.
My problem has been the lack of movement again that the republicans have taken to help Trump change the country. Once again they have done nothing to really help.
At the moment Trump is telling them to remove the filibuster but the Republicans are refusing to do it. Nothing will change until this party grows a spine or gets its head out of its arse.
Thank you.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:23 pm, Ruel from Florida wrote:
Dear Mark,
Obscure question: If Trump weren't president, would any of yesterday's elections have turned out differently? Not trying to lay blame, just trying to understand the masses of low information voters.
Get well, stay well!
Ruel
On November 5, 2025 at 3:25 pm, George Pereira wrote:
Mark,
How long before Trump Tower in New York City (soon to be renamed the New Mecca) is seized and turned into a victory mosque?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:27 pm, Kristina Sander wrote:
Good day Mark!
Thank you for working through your malade; get well soon.
I'm enjoying your rendition of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Links, since everything on the television is bloody awful these days.
I'd like to know if you might enlighten us to the reasons Obama, Mike Pompeo, Bill Gates, and others travel to No. 10; I think these high-ranking politicians and wealthy do-gooders are the ones giving Sir Starmer his marching orders and No. 10 is a secure locale to avoid any, ironically-speaking, eavesdropping by the Trump Administration (since Obama is able to converse without his US Secret Service hovering about. Since you were there in your professional capacity informing PM (Lady) Margaret Thatcher, you could weigh-in perhaps and tells us if it's actually London or His Royal Majesty passing along their orders.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:29 pm, George Pazin wrote:
Hi Mark!
Did you hear the good news? Bill Gates has shifted his focus from starving and freezing us to death to killing us with lethal injections. Is this good, bad, or, dare I say it, a net zero?
Hope you are on the mend, thanks for all you do!
On November 5, 2025 at 3:30 pm, Peter wrote:
Greetings Mark,
Given the relentless march of migration and demographic replacement, do you believe that western peoples are approaching a Dunkirk moment when it will be necessary to evacuate and regroup? It seems like something's got to give.
Prayers for your good health.
Cheers,
Peter
On November 5, 2025 at 3:32 pm, Greg Warren wrote:
Dear Mark, I hope that your health is on the mend and that you're giving attention due to those pretty french nurses.
As a reluctant optimist I try to get my jollies where I can. At the moment I'm enjoying the sight of Justice Secretart, Deputy PM and Mastermind Contestant David Lammy scuttling from the House after failing to evade a Question Time grilling about yet another foreign sex offender being accidentally on purpose released from one of HM's hotels.
My question us, is the only joy the future offers us is the schardenfreude of watching our leaders and betters f**k it up over and over?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:34 pm, OLGA from Arizona wrote:
With all the American doom & gloom today,
I'm in dire need of a musical interlude.
Will Monsieur Steyn be by for the brief
respite?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:38 pm, Blackbeard wrote:
Good afternoon Mark, and happy Bonfire Night. Two events will actually coincide this evening.
Remember Remember the Beaver Moon of November.
All the talking heads seem to think Mamdani will be a total failure because they say there is no way he'll be able to find the money to support all of his give-a-ways. But actually, if he just follows the same budget plan as the federal government, which is basically to take your yearly budget, crumple it up to start your bonfire tonight, and just spend whatever you want. It works for Washington, why not at state and city level?
No, I don't think it's his spending habits that are the real problem, but his dogma that seems to have infected all of Western Civilization. Demography is the key.
Stay strong Mark and thank you for all your wisdom.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:40 pm, Ilene Heller wrote:
I am 73 years old, born & bred in NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, and for the past 55 years, Manhattan).
I am also Jewish. There are those of us who don't want to leave for several reasons. Many of us have elderly relatives or children who are here. My husband & I decided to stay & fight in the 1980s when the political and social milieu were grim. We voted for Rudy Giuliani who improved the city greatly. Contrary to popular opinion I believe Michael Bloomberg (a native Bostonian) began our decline, exacerbated by the execrable Bill Diblasio (also a Bostonian).
I still want to stay & fight, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to how. I am technically a member of both the East & West Side Republican Clubs, but Curtis Sliwa (for whom I voted) was the best they could come up with. And Ed Cox persists as the head of the NY Republican Committee.
So, how does a member of the vanishing middle class (I am a retired nurse & my husband a retired carpenter) fight back?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:42 pm, James P wrote:
How can a union of states survive when some parts are relatively normal (Texas, Florida) and others are Islamo-Communist (NYC, Minneapolis)?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:43 pm, William Stroock wrote:
Ezra Levant used to talk about 'Official Jews' in Canada. We have them here in America too. So let's ask them, let's ask the ADL and their ilk if they think they're winning. 20 years ago, the ADL was pestering Mel Gibson over the Passion of the Christ. Now here we are, with Jew hating Hamas sympathizer elected mayor of NYC.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:45 pm, Doug Cole wrote:
Hi Mark. I am sorry your health roller coaster continues and wish you more good days than not-so good days. Say, with all the recent commie-jew-hating-pro-trans-kill-your-political-enemies electoral support on display in many US states and cities, is it time to give up hope and take our places in the coming bread lines? Or should we walk to the nearest TPUSA rally and take a bullet from the nearest bepenised tranny? Hopefully, Jesus returns soon and sorts this all out. These people are truly evil.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:47 pm, Robert Bridges wrote:
The East and West Coasts are blue...and rock ribbed Middle America is increasingly Muslim. How is The War Between The States (V2.0) going to end? (Will former US states ask to join Aberta and Saska-Bush in THEIR new country?)
With the election in NYC...is the old guard Dem party now eclipsed? Not only in New York but elsewhere...forever?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:50 pm, Michael Cavino wrote:
Hi Mark,
I do hope you are feeling better. We need you! So, now that Zoran has been elected Mayor of New York City, how many of his Hamas friends will be his attending the 9/11 memorial on 9/11/26 (the 25th anniversary of the attacks) as his guests of honor?
Folks, if you live and around NYC, stock up on Mark's "My Sharia Amour" mugs!
All the best,
Michael
On November 5, 2025 at 3:51 pm, Bill Bradshaw wrote:
Dear Mark,
Last night's election re-emphasizes that black and hispanic men that voted for Trump will snap back to form when presented with candidates less stupid than Kamala. Both gubernatorial candidates tried to sell themselves as moderate.
New York liberals couldn't wait to vote for Mamdani just like they couldn't wait to vote for Obama. It proves they are good people, the fact that his middle name is Hussein was the cherry on top. Where does this suicidal instinct come from?
Best wishes, Bill
On November 5, 2025 at 3:53 pm, The Notorious Mr. J wrote:
Are the election results of yesterday a sign of impending doom for the G.O.P. fir the 2026 midterms? True, as was noted in today's commentary the Dem wins were in their traditional hunting grounds, but bad optics are bad optics.
Much more worrisome is the rising credibility of loonier Leftie politics in America. Maybe only a transient fad, or maybe a ticket to Hugo Chavez Land.
On November 5, 2025 at 3:55 pm, Fred Jones wrote:
Mark:
Happy to have you off your death bed, if but for another hour of Q&A, especially to discuss who's 2 points up in ... well ... the West.
Speaking of demographics: the blue states/cities are getting blue-er as common sensical, free Americans have been migrating to freedom-loving red areas (Florida being the most extreme illustration, which has gone from purple to ruby red). Given Congressional representation is based on population, this net migratory loss for the Blues could certainly explain why the auto-pen Presidency made up these losses with their own "migrants" ... in NYC, that means nearly half the population are foreign-born (and half of them can't even speak English!).
So Biden's open border policy makes perfect demographic and political sense ... while also ensuring civic disintegration, polarization and eventual societal collapse.
Will middle and southern America inevitably secede from the coastal Blues, just like some Canadian provinces to our north want to do? Or will Trump's call for Senate GOP to sack-up and end the filibuster so that he can protect his tariff-leverage abroad (from SCOTUS) and enforce remigration here at home ... thereby realizing his promise to MAGA?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:56 pm, Diane Oliver wrote:
Dear Mark,
Thinking about the absolute state the West is in do you have any explanation as to why we've been sold down the river, as we have? Not understanding why makes it all the more distressing. Whoever is orchestrating it, what are they even going to get out of it?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:58 pm, Toby Pilling wrote:
King Charles awards Mamdani honorary knighthood?
On November 5, 2025 at 3:59 pm, Lee Phelps wrote:
Want to hear other club members ideas about keeping all the incoming New Yorkers/Virginians OUT of the Free State of Florida, we're full (unless you're a Mark Steyn Club refugee, then welcome)
On November 5, 2025 at 4:01 pm, William Stroock wrote:
Doesn't Mamdani's election expose the uselessness of the ADL and Ezra Levant's official Jews? 20 years ago they were worried about Mel Gibson and The Passion of the Christ. Not a Muslim Socialist runs NYC.
On November 5, 2025 at 4:02 pm, Nicola Timmerman wrote:
What do you think of a Canadian Conservative M.P. crossing the floor to become a Liberal and help give them a majority if two more conservatives cross over? The corruption in Canada is sickening.
On November 5, 2025 at 4:04 pm, Michael Regan wrote:
Hi Mark,
I was speaking with a friend who works in finance here in the US, and does some work in Europe. I asked him what he and his colleagues think of the immigration problem in Europe and how it affects business. He said it's a non issue and "doesn't move the needle". What are your thoughts on this response?
On November 5, 2025 at 4:06 pm, Phil Beckley wrote:
Hi Mark. I hope you are feeling better. I have a head-scratcher for you, courtesy of Ben Mitchell writing in the Daily Express (Monday Nov 3rd) after the Huntingdon train attack, whose article was headed: "Knife Crime Down Despite Recent Spate of High-Profile Attacks." He writes that "knife crime figures are down, with homicides at a a historic low"; and quotes "latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show 51,527 knife crime offences were recorded in the 12 months to June, down 5% year on year from 54,215. The homicide rate stood at 8.4 per million people in the year to to June, down from 9.2 in the previous 12 months - the lowest rate since the1970s, according to the Home Office." I suspect these figures may be misleading even if factually accurate.
On November 5, 2025 at 4:07 pm, The Legendary Al Bundy wrote:
Mark,
Listening to Mamdani talk about "toppl[ing] a political dynasty", referring to Cuomo, what struck me was that his Republican opponent wasn't even mentioned. Which makes sense because the Republican Party in New York is a joke.
For decades, the GOP's default strategy was to let the Democrats "shoot themselves in the foot" with strident leftist rhetoric. Last night, we saw a party with its metaphorical feet shot full of holes win power in America's largest city. I blame the GOP for allowing the Democrat Left this (and other) wins.
On November 5, 2025 at 4:10 pm, Yankee Red Coat wrote:
Do not worry about Mamdani's Communist/Socialist supporters.
His Islamist supporters will deal with them the same way the Mullahs dealt with the Iranian Tudeh (Communist) party after the Iranian revolution - a bullet to the head, or some variation thereof.
The real issue is how to combat his Islamism, otherwise welcome to London/UK and it is 2010.
On November 5, 2025 at 4:12 pm, Bradford Stephen Kyle wrote:
Don't worry because things will get worse - much! Agreed?
On November 5, 2025 at 4:14 pm, Teresa Maupin wrote:
"And probably best to skip Maine, where the kind of people who insist that Elon Musk waving his arm is a Nazi salute are happy to vote for a guy with an actual Nazi death's-head tattoo smack in the centre of his chest." This observation describes the Democrat party perfectly: Rules for thee but not for me. Or Obama's hope for all equals hate for you.
On November 5, 2025 at 4:15 pm, Nancy wrote:
Imagine going to sleep in New York and waking up in NewGanda...
