http://twitchy.com/brettt/2026/04/18/unhinged-philly-mayor-asks-uber-and-lyft-how-dare-they-tell-her-how-to-tax-them-n2427274
Nah, you silly cow ... they're not trying to tell you what the mayor's office can or can't do ... they're simply informing you of the possible consequences of your proposed theft ... oh, excuse me - "money grab" ... that could very easily result in no more Uber or Lyft services within the borders of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a new $1-per-ride tax on Uber and Lyft, with the money marked to go toward the Philadelphia school district. Not surprisingly, the rideshare companies, as well as many residents, are against the tax. Parker held a press conference where she scolded Uber and Lyft for trying to tell her who to tax.
Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) ~ How dare the people who elected me and for whom I work criticize me! I’m the Philly mayor dammit and I’ll use the power of my office to take your money by taxing your Uber rides whenever I want!
Respect my authority! Or else!
Video ~ http://twitter.com/i/status/2045458196630757594
Colonel Snake (@ColSnake) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} Same energy ...
Jim (@Jim74835999) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq}
Queen of Wrongthink (@sherree_r) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} Hey guys, I think we found the “King” that the No Kings protestors warned us about.
Well, she is one butt ugly "king," but yeah ... that shoe fits.
Inside Georgia Politics (@insidegapol) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} It’s hard to imagine that there are people stupid enough — Democrats — to elect these idiots. It’s just embarrassing. Philly goes on the "do not visit list" for sane Americans.
Philly is a sh!t-hole, just like many of the Democrat Plantations in the U.S.
Andy Martin (@Dollarlogic) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} Watching literally the worst people in America run what used to be our greatest cities is a horror film.
You get what you vote for.
Veruca Salty (@VerucaSalty76) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} This is who they elected. This is what they want. Wear it.
SB (@RealityWinz) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} How dare voters criticize their elected leader for raising taxes to funnel money to the corrupt Teacher's Union.
Tommy Evans (@tlynno) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} Just another "humble public servant."
Z (@zpatriot_) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} Something tells me she is a Democrat. I wonder why I would think that? 🧐
Well, let's see:
1. She's ignorant.
2. She's black.
3. She's female.
4. She's fat.
5. She's a loud, screeching harpy.
6. She has no accomplishments or personal qualifications.
7. She's an arrogant buffoon.
8. She's in office for herself, not her constituents.
That's probably enough analysis ... yep, she's a Democrat.
American Citizen (@Shamanagain) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} I have absolutely no sympathy for the people of blue cities who keep electing these arrogant morons.
Well, hey ... if you want to eliminate the possibility of Uber & Lyft services in your city, specifically, and destroy the standard of living in your city, generally ... then, go ahead ... vote for these Democrat morons.
DeeBee1776 (@MagaDee1776) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} They love throwing around the notion that they are taxing citizens for public education, but Philadelphia ranks among the lowest and has for decades.
SigmaOne (@UrbanLegend619) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} Uber should threaten to leave Philly. They don’t want to be associated with this.
Well, yeah ... I do believe THAT just might be the general idea.
{sic} (@SicSexSix) ~ {Replying to @PhilHollowayEsq} A couple weeks after marching in a “No Kings” parade. This is bullshit beyond parody.
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker IS a living parody, but she's too stupid to realize it.
It would be nice to pretend that any of this was about educating the children of Philadelphia so they don't misspell "Eagles" like she famously did. It's all about keeping the teachers' union happy.
In her defense, however ... this is Philadelphia ... a Democrat Plantation of the illiterate, unlearned, and uninformed ... it's the Iggles, not the Eagles.
The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. ~ D.H. Lawrence
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