[oh8eleven]

While mayor, the city sank lower and lower into disrepair and morality.
Interesting comment - I thought he was elected mayor, not social director. Despite your "astute" powers of observation (and bigotry), most see it otherwise:

• "Under his watch from 1978-89, the city climbed out of near-financial ruin thanks to Koch's tough fiscal policies and razor-sharp budget cuts, and subway service improved enormously."
• "Through his tough, determined leadership and responsible fiscal stewardship, Ed helped lift the city out of its darkest days and set it on course for an incredible comeback."
• "Most important, he is credited with leading the city government back from near bankruptcy in the 1970s to prosperity in the 1980s. "

You sir, are full of krap.

[DUMBGRUNT]

Didn’t agree on many subjects but there was something very likeable about him.

And a fellow grunt!

From wiki
He was drafted[9] into the United States Armyin 1943 where he served as an infantryman with the 104th Infantry Division, landing in Cherbourg, France in September 1944. He earned two Battle Stars as a combat infantryman. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant in 1946

Rank Sergeant
Unit 104th Infantry Division
Battles/warsBattle of Hurtgen Forest
Battle of the Bulge

AwardsCombat Infantryman Badge
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal

[IbJensen]

And you, sir. are using comments made by someone other than yourself. Apparently this was gleaned from a eulogy to be read at his funeral.