If President Obama shows any emotion whether it’s the BP debacle, the Wall Street fall-out, healthcare reform, or debate that "Trix is for kids," he's branded as an "angry black man."
When President Obama is calm, cool and collected under pressure he is portrayed as apathetic, lacks emotion, sneaky, deceptive, and dishonest.
President Obama is in a lose-lose situation.
Why is it that when African American males speak out against social inequality or presents any form of discontent with society the "angry black man mantra" is tied around their necks for the entire world to see?
An African American male is no angrier than a Caucasian male, a Latino male, or an Asian male, and yet, they are never termed as "an angry Caucasian male," "an angry Latino male" or "an angry Asian male."
Candidly speaking, the term "an angry black man" is offensive and is another stupid stereotype placed upon African American men that has endured for more than 300 years in America and perhaps will continue for another century.
Anthony P. Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Letter to DA Williams
District Attorney Seth Williams
Three South Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 686-8000
Fax: (215) 686-8024
Friday June 4, 2010
Dear DA Williams,
If you have not heard of us, we are the "180th Watchdog Coalition."
The mission of the “180th Watchdog Coalition” is to ensure that the elected officials of the 180th District and the District Attorney represent the needs and concerns of our residents by fulfilling the promises they made to our community during their political campaigns. In order to receive the resources and services that will make a positive impact and bring meaningful changes and reform, it is our responsibility to monitor our elected officials and hold them accountable.
To date, we are made up of 488 Members which include students, parents, teachers, and many professionals from the 180th District, Philadelphia, and far beyond.
We are determined to change the political corruption and police brutality inflicted on the citizens residing in our community. We will not tolerate anything less, Sir, than serving the people as DA with the highest morals and integrity.
We know that as a former ADA, you made some decisions that altered the lives of several Philadelphians.
• In 1996 as the ADA, you failed to protect the rights of (2) Latino men who were victims of a Hate Crime perpetrated by more than 20 individuals motivated by racism. Under Lynne Abraham who was DA at the time, you sided with the police officers and convicted the two men instead.
Mr. Williams, it is no secret that under Ms. Abraham’s tenure, rogue, violent and corrupt police officers consistently violated civil liberties of Philadelphians and were given free reign in the DA’s office. However, Sir, we did not accept this behavior from your predecessor, and it will not be allowed under your watch as DA. During your campaign you stated “That you would not tolerate corruption from the Philadelphia Police Department.” We are holding you to your promise.
• In another instance, you once again failed to protect an individual who fell victim to corrupt political officials that were involved in a contamination scandal that attacked their home and quality way of life.
Sir, our #1 goal is to be sure that you are truly “working for the people." This is an invitation for us to work together for the betterment of "our community."
I along with several members would like to schedule a meeting with you in the immediate future.
We are asking that you always “place the needs of the people first." We will be monitoring your actions as DA of Philadelphia.
Sincerely,
Anthony P. Johnson, Organizer
The "180th Watchdog Coalition"
Terri L. Willmott
Communications Director
shadoerip@hotmail.com
Three South Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 686-8000
Fax: (215) 686-8024
Friday June 4, 2010
Dear DA Williams,
If you have not heard of us, we are the "180th Watchdog Coalition."
The mission of the “180th Watchdog Coalition” is to ensure that the elected officials of the 180th District and the District Attorney represent the needs and concerns of our residents by fulfilling the promises they made to our community during their political campaigns. In order to receive the resources and services that will make a positive impact and bring meaningful changes and reform, it is our responsibility to monitor our elected officials and hold them accountable.
To date, we are made up of 488 Members which include students, parents, teachers, and many professionals from the 180th District, Philadelphia, and far beyond.
We are determined to change the political corruption and police brutality inflicted on the citizens residing in our community. We will not tolerate anything less, Sir, than serving the people as DA with the highest morals and integrity.
We know that as a former ADA, you made some decisions that altered the lives of several Philadelphians.
• In 1996 as the ADA, you failed to protect the rights of (2) Latino men who were victims of a Hate Crime perpetrated by more than 20 individuals motivated by racism. Under Lynne Abraham who was DA at the time, you sided with the police officers and convicted the two men instead.
Mr. Williams, it is no secret that under Ms. Abraham’s tenure, rogue, violent and corrupt police officers consistently violated civil liberties of Philadelphians and were given free reign in the DA’s office. However, Sir, we did not accept this behavior from your predecessor, and it will not be allowed under your watch as DA. During your campaign you stated “That you would not tolerate corruption from the Philadelphia Police Department.” We are holding you to your promise.
• In another instance, you once again failed to protect an individual who fell victim to corrupt political officials that were involved in a contamination scandal that attacked their home and quality way of life.
Sir, our #1 goal is to be sure that you are truly “working for the people." This is an invitation for us to work together for the betterment of "our community."
I along with several members would like to schedule a meeting with you in the immediate future.
We are asking that you always “place the needs of the people first." We will be monitoring your actions as DA of Philadelphia.
Sincerely,
Anthony P. Johnson, Organizer
The "180th Watchdog Coalition"
Terri L. Willmott
Communications Director
shadoerip@hotmail.com
Thursday, June 10, 2010
"Capitalism is Effective Only When Every Citizen Has an Opportunity to Benefit."
Removing Tony Hayward as CEO from BP effective immediately would send a clear message to corporations in which ineffective, irresponsible, and shady practices will not be tolerated in the U.S.
Additionally, the "bastards of Goldman Sachs" who continue to use stall tactics to avoid accountability should also be fired and prosecuted.
I am an ultra progressive and I do believe capitalism is good for the Republic--but only when every citizen has an "equal opportunity" to benefit. When corporate and Wall Street executives place profits ahead of citizens safety, livelihood and keeping the latter from advancing, while destroying the environment, this ideology must be thwarted followed by swift justice.
We voice dissent of the failures of our government and our elected officials that are failing to address the concerns of the constituents and rightfully so. Lest we forget, it is the elected officials that are in fact protecting the interests of the Tony Haywards and Goldman Sachs.
As a citizen of the Republic, I demand that both our elected officials serve the will of the people or seek a new profession, and that corporations and Wall Street adhere to the rule of law regarding fairness and transparency or relocate to a country where there is no pretension of a fair and free market enterprise.
Anthony P. Johnson
Additionally, the "bastards of Goldman Sachs" who continue to use stall tactics to avoid accountability should also be fired and prosecuted.
I am an ultra progressive and I do believe capitalism is good for the Republic--but only when every citizen has an "equal opportunity" to benefit. When corporate and Wall Street executives place profits ahead of citizens safety, livelihood and keeping the latter from advancing, while destroying the environment, this ideology must be thwarted followed by swift justice.
We voice dissent of the failures of our government and our elected officials that are failing to address the concerns of the constituents and rightfully so. Lest we forget, it is the elected officials that are in fact protecting the interests of the Tony Haywards and Goldman Sachs.
As a citizen of the Republic, I demand that both our elected officials serve the will of the people or seek a new profession, and that corporations and Wall Street adhere to the rule of law regarding fairness and transparency or relocate to a country where there is no pretension of a fair and free market enterprise.
Anthony P. Johnson
Monday, June 7, 2010
"The Second American Civil War."
There are some citizens that would like to see a second American Civil War. As if the first Civil War wasn't enough in which 600,000 soldiers—2% of the population--died for the preservation of the Republic.
It is important that every citizen understands that if America engaged in another Civil War, Americans will kill Americans wholesale, and I assure you that far more than 2% of the population will die on American soil.
Do you really want another Civil War? If you want it, you should know that women and children will not receive a pardon. There will be no chivalry, honor, or integrity. All is fair in war, and in particular, a civil war which brings out the most insatiable carnage to wreak havoc on fellow citizens.
I recently viewed "Schindler's List," "Slavery in America," and "Native Americans: 1555-1870," and whether you agree or not, these dark chapters in the annals of human civilization were in essence a "perverted" civil war waged against a specific group of people that were slaughtered so mercilessly that the taste and desire to spill blood still permeates in our country today.
Although in America Jews were not subjected to the atrocities that were occurring in Nazi occupied Europe, there were Americans that were extremely vocal in their hatred of Jews and supporters of the Nazi's cause. In the earlier part of the 20th century--even up until the 1950's Jewish doctors weren't allowed to practice in many hospitals in America. Albert Einstein Hospital was founded in Philadelphia. It was originally called "The Jewish Hospital" in Philadelphia and later the name changed.
So for those citizens of the Republic that desire to tear it apart through anger, racism, threats of overthrowing the government, fear and violence, keep singing that song because you may get it.
Indeed. You may very well get it.
Anthony P. Johnson
It is important that every citizen understands that if America engaged in another Civil War, Americans will kill Americans wholesale, and I assure you that far more than 2% of the population will die on American soil.
Do you really want another Civil War? If you want it, you should know that women and children will not receive a pardon. There will be no chivalry, honor, or integrity. All is fair in war, and in particular, a civil war which brings out the most insatiable carnage to wreak havoc on fellow citizens.
I recently viewed "Schindler's List," "Slavery in America," and "Native Americans: 1555-1870," and whether you agree or not, these dark chapters in the annals of human civilization were in essence a "perverted" civil war waged against a specific group of people that were slaughtered so mercilessly that the taste and desire to spill blood still permeates in our country today.
Although in America Jews were not subjected to the atrocities that were occurring in Nazi occupied Europe, there were Americans that were extremely vocal in their hatred of Jews and supporters of the Nazi's cause. In the earlier part of the 20th century--even up until the 1950's Jewish doctors weren't allowed to practice in many hospitals in America. Albert Einstein Hospital was founded in Philadelphia. It was originally called "The Jewish Hospital" in Philadelphia and later the name changed.
So for those citizens of the Republic that desire to tear it apart through anger, racism, threats of overthrowing the government, fear and violence, keep singing that song because you may get it.
Indeed. You may very well get it.
Anthony P. Johnson
Friday, June 4, 2010
"Philadelphians vs. the Worst Mayor in Philadelphia.”
As a resident of one the greatest cities in the Republic, I find Mayor Michael Nutter guilty of the following crimes against residents of Philadelphia:
•His failure to be an effective mayor for the city of Philadelphia.
• His proposed cuts of an additional $20 million to services such as libraries, swimming pools, and recreation centers.
• His disgraceful handling of the SEPTA Strike reported throughout the nation as a national disgrace.
• His failure to provide funding for quality programs for youth and adolescents.
• His lack of leadership to hire an individual(s) to combat an increase of more than 49% of adolescents not completing school, graduating functioning illiterates, and failure to fix public schools' decaying infrastructure.
• His failure as Mayor of Philadelphia to make even the most “minuscule effort” in combating the continued increase of corrupt city elected officials.
In finding Mayor Nutter guilty, he should be sentenced to a life-time banishment of serving Philadelphians as an elected official. The handing down of this decision will deter individuals seeking political office who campaign as effective public officials to get elected and be hopelessly "ineffective."
Mr. Nutter is the worst mayor Philadelphia has ever had, and what makes it all the more "ghastly" is he may easily be reelected in 2012.
Four more years of Michael Nutter as mayor is equivalent to strapping me to a chair and forcing me to watch Glenn Beck or the cast of New Jersey Shore for 24 hours straight with no commercial interruptions.
Is there anyone in Philadelphia that will challenge him in 2012?
Conversely, Mayor Nutter is an embarrassing disgrace to one of the Republics great cities.
Anthony P. Johnson
•His failure to be an effective mayor for the city of Philadelphia.
• His proposed cuts of an additional $20 million to services such as libraries, swimming pools, and recreation centers.
• His disgraceful handling of the SEPTA Strike reported throughout the nation as a national disgrace.
• His failure to provide funding for quality programs for youth and adolescents.
• His lack of leadership to hire an individual(s) to combat an increase of more than 49% of adolescents not completing school, graduating functioning illiterates, and failure to fix public schools' decaying infrastructure.
• His failure as Mayor of Philadelphia to make even the most “minuscule effort” in combating the continued increase of corrupt city elected officials.
In finding Mayor Nutter guilty, he should be sentenced to a life-time banishment of serving Philadelphians as an elected official. The handing down of this decision will deter individuals seeking political office who campaign as effective public officials to get elected and be hopelessly "ineffective."
Mr. Nutter is the worst mayor Philadelphia has ever had, and what makes it all the more "ghastly" is he may easily be reelected in 2012.
Four more years of Michael Nutter as mayor is equivalent to strapping me to a chair and forcing me to watch Glenn Beck or the cast of New Jersey Shore for 24 hours straight with no commercial interruptions.
Is there anyone in Philadelphia that will challenge him in 2012?
Conversely, Mayor Nutter is an embarrassing disgrace to one of the Republics great cities.
Anthony P. Johnson
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
“The Way I see it, the Confederate Flag is a Symbol of Treason.”
The way I see it, the Confederate Flag is a symbol of treason, and those who support it are criminals.
When South Carolina followed by Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas left the Republic, Southern politicians created a new constitution, a flag, and a new name for their country--the Confederate States of America. In this act they were asserting that states had a right to secede from the United States. But they were wrong! The government of the United States of America regarded secession as illegal and refused to recognize the Confederate States of America which culminated with the Civil War.
Okay! So at the end of the Civil War, which 2% of the population that fought in it died, the Confederate States of America were defeated by the Union, and in that defeat, they also lost the right to display their flag for all eternity; at least in America.
Some people believe the Confederate Flag represents Southern traditions while others view it as racial, a reminder of a time where cotton, slaves and states rights were the order of the day. Although both arguments are debatable, one fact is clear: the Confederate Flag is a symbol of “treason,” pure and simple. The Confederate Flag was used in the Civil War by 11 states that declared themselves separate from the Union, and thereby, establishing their own country.
By allowing states, North, South, East, and West, to continue to display the “rebel” flag in 2010, is an affront to all those that gave their lives to the “preservation of the Republic.”
Anthony P. Johnson
“180th Watchdog Coalition
When South Carolina followed by Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas left the Republic, Southern politicians created a new constitution, a flag, and a new name for their country--the Confederate States of America. In this act they were asserting that states had a right to secede from the United States. But they were wrong! The government of the United States of America regarded secession as illegal and refused to recognize the Confederate States of America which culminated with the Civil War.
Okay! So at the end of the Civil War, which 2% of the population that fought in it died, the Confederate States of America were defeated by the Union, and in that defeat, they also lost the right to display their flag for all eternity; at least in America.
Some people believe the Confederate Flag represents Southern traditions while others view it as racial, a reminder of a time where cotton, slaves and states rights were the order of the day. Although both arguments are debatable, one fact is clear: the Confederate Flag is a symbol of “treason,” pure and simple. The Confederate Flag was used in the Civil War by 11 states that declared themselves separate from the Union, and thereby, establishing their own country.
By allowing states, North, South, East, and West, to continue to display the “rebel” flag in 2010, is an affront to all those that gave their lives to the “preservation of the Republic.”
Anthony P. Johnson
“180th Watchdog Coalition
Sunday, May 30, 2010
“WE CAME! WE LEARNED! WE CONQUERED!
“WE CAME! WE LEARNED! WE CONQUERED!
CLASS OF 84’to 89’
WILLIAM PENN H.S. REUNITED!!!
CALLING:
• Ben Franklin H.S.
• Girls H.S.
• Strawberry Mansion H.S.
• Martin Luther King H.S.
• Olney H.S.
• Central H.S.
• Kensington H.S.
• Germantown H.S.
• Engineering & Science H.S.
• And all Philadelphia High Schools.
“WILLIAM PENN H.S. REUNITED” PRESENTS:
1980’s Old School Jam!
When: June 19, 2010
Time: 10:00pm-3:00am
Place: Dowling Palace. 1310 Broad Street.
Price: $20.00 in advance & $25.00 at the door. Buffet style meal included in the package. BYOB!!!
Tickets: Please contact Erica-267-304-4109 & Suvette-267-235-2747
CLASS OF 84’ thru 89’ come ready to jam to the music that made the 80’s the BEST than the rest!!!
CLASS OF 84’to 89’
WILLIAM PENN H.S. REUNITED!!!
CALLING:
• Ben Franklin H.S.
• Girls H.S.
• Strawberry Mansion H.S.
• Martin Luther King H.S.
• Olney H.S.
• Central H.S.
• Kensington H.S.
• Germantown H.S.
• Engineering & Science H.S.
• And all Philadelphia High Schools.
“WILLIAM PENN H.S. REUNITED” PRESENTS:
1980’s Old School Jam!
When: June 19, 2010
Time: 10:00pm-3:00am
Place: Dowling Palace. 1310 Broad Street.
Price: $20.00 in advance & $25.00 at the door. Buffet style meal included in the package. BYOB!!!
Tickets: Please contact Erica-267-304-4109 & Suvette-267-235-2747
CLASS OF 84’ thru 89’ come ready to jam to the music that made the 80’s the BEST than the rest!!!
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