We Torah Jews believe that the purpose of life is to fulfill Ratzon Hashem. That should be reflected in everything we do. That includes of course what we read.
Does reading about the comeback of Andrew Cuomo help one serve Hashem better? What purpose does it serve?
So why does a major Frum Jewish publication read by countless thousands of Jews put him on their cover?? [Note: I didn't read it and am not planning to. In principle I don't subscribe to or buy magazines or newspapers. But there are other people living in my house....]. Are there no Tzadikim to write about? No Yahrtzeits that can be used as features? No beautiful, wonderful, uplifting stories to write about? [This will be the spirit of many letters to the editor and they know it but obviously printed the story with this in mind. A magazine is a business, and they felt that this is good for business].
Who is this Cuomo character?
A few paragraphs from his wiki page.
In 2013, Cuomo called for the passage of a Women's Equality Act. The Women's Equality Act included 10 component bills affecting issues such as domestic violence, human trafficking, and pregnancy discrimination. The tenth bill of the Women's Equality Act was the Reproductive Health Act, which would have "enshrine[d] in state law existing federal protections for abortion rights", "shift[ed] the state's abortion law from the criminal code to the health care laws", and "[made] it clearer that licensed health care practitioners as well as physicians could perform abortions". During his 2013 State of the State address, Cuomo said, "Enact a Reproductive Health Act because it is her body, it is her choice. Because it's her body, it's her choice."
In keeping with a campaign promise, Cuomo signed the Marriage Equality Act, introducing same-sex marriage, on June 24, 2011, following an "intense public and private lobbying campaign", and later called for all states to do the same. Cuomo was lauded for his efforts to pass same-sex marriage legislation.
On December 13, 2020, Lindsey Boylan, a former aide for Cuomo who was a Democratic candidate for Manhattan Borough president in 2021, alleged "[Cuomo] sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched." Boylan further alleged that Cuomo "exists without ethics", "takes advantage of people, including me" and ran a "toxic team environment".
So he is in favor of legally mandating men living as husband and husband. He is in favor of legalizing murdering soon-to-be-born babies. He is a repeated sexual predator.
There is a lot more and it gets much worse. A genuine, certified, diploma-ed מושחת.
BTW - Coumo is a devout Catholic. Funny that a Catholic should hold such anti-Catholic views [heeeellooooo Joe Biden!].
From belief-net:
Andrew Cuomo has identified as a Catholic throughout his life, and his faith has been a significant part of his personal identity. Catholicism has played a role in shaping his values and perspectives on various social issues. Cuomo's Catholic faith has influenced his stance on issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. Despite being personally opposed to abortion due to his Catholic beliefs, he has been a staunch advocate for reproductive rights and has supported legislation to protect abortion rights in New York State. On same-sex marriage, Cuomo has been a leading proponent of LGBTQ rights and played a crucial role in legalizing same-sex marriage in New York in 2011, signing the Marriage Equality Act into law. However, Cuomo's alignment with Catholic teachings on social justice issues has not always been consistent with official Church doctrine, particularly on issues such as abortion and LGBTQ rights. His approach reflects a nuanced interpretation of Catholic social teachings while prioritizing civil liberties and individual rights. In conclusion, Andrew Cuomo's background as the son of a prominent political figure, his extensive career in public service, and his Catholic faith have shaped his identity and informed his approach to governance and policy-making in New York State. Despite challenges and controversies during his tenure as Governor, Cuomo remains a significant figure in American politics with a complex legacy.
"Nuanced", "complex legacy". Babble-babble meaning "hypocrite" and "criminal".
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