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"70% of New Yorkers support our plans and investment, a number of state and local politicians have made it clear that they oppose our presence" Sounds like a n
by josefresco 8y ago
"70% of New Yorkers support our plans and investment, a number of state and local politicians have made it clear that they oppose our presence"
Sounds like a negotiating tactic, to encourage residents in support of the campus to put pressure on their representatives in government.
The "politicians" are upset, because their constituents are upset. Amazon, attempting to turn the tables is an interesting tactic - sort of a reverse psychology. I wonder if it will work.
- whoisjuan 8y agoWhat negotiation tactic? They already withdrew their plan of building a HQ there. It would be absolutely ridiculous and absurd if they decide to come back, just because the narrative between officials and constituents changed.
- josefresco 8y agoIt certainly looks final, but that line struck me as odd. It's either a "final jab" as they walk out the door, sort of a message or lesson to other cities or regions, OR it's just a very hard-line negotiating tactic. Honestly, them coming back to NYC wouldn't be any less of a shit show then the process of them coming to NYC.
- magduf 8y ago>"70% of New Yorkers support our plans and investment, a number of state and local politicians have made it clear that they oppose our presence" While I'm skeptical about this claim about 70% of NYers supporting this, if it's true, then they should do a better job of voting.