State Representative Angel Cruz likes to credit himself as an elected official that serves on behalf of the constituents of the 180th District, or so he would lead one to believe. Perhaps this is the reason he is consistently re-elected. However, to be blunt, that assessment is simply not true.
The fact is, Representative Cruz wins because of "community apathy." In 2010's general election for example, a total of just 11,000 residents out of 60,000 voted for Mr. Cruz slightly edging Jonathan Ramos. Mr. Cruz has never created a plan--any plan for that matter, that would re-invigorate the community that has witnessed better days; nor has he served the role of an elected official with integrity and honesty to the very residents of the 180th District he supposedly pledges allegiance to.
Where was Representative Cruz in attempting to secure an additional traffic light and lane change placed at G. Street and Wyoming Avenue that would prevent accidents and fatalities to drivers and pedestrians, even though his offices were contacted to assist in this effort initiated by the "180th Watchdog Coalition" and Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez? Where is Mr. Cruz in implementing after school programs in schools located in the 180th District that are in dire need? What initiatives has Mr. Cruz created for educational opportunities where less than 50% of his constituents in the 180th District do not possess a high school diploma or a GED, while less than 20% have obtained a college degree?
At this point, Mr. Cruz has gambled his political career on the apathetic behavior in the 180th District and sadly--it has paid him immense dividends.
The residents of the 180th District must awaken from their "long slumber of apathy" and reclaim the community; returning to a once vibrant and productive neighborhood. Only then will Mr. Cruz's political career at long last be vanquished.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Rep. 180th District, 2012
Friday, June 17, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
"I Can't Spare This Man, He fights."
“I can't spare this man, he fights.” Abraham Lincoln
These were the words President Lincoln used when speaking about General Grant during the Civil War. Many of the high ranking military personnel thought that Grant was unfit to serve; even Mary Lincoln called Grant a "Butcher." However, Lincoln supported him and Grant and Sherman would lead the Union to victory over the Confederates and earn Lincoln a second term shortly before his assassination. Within 7 years, Grant would become President of the Republic.
By now all of America knows that congressman Anthony Wiener sent lewd pictures through his Twitter account. Wiener lied, pure and simple. He lied to all those who support him, he lied to his constituents, he lied to his wife and to their marriage. Indeed, Wiener has violated the trust of the citizenry. But should he resign?
Wiener is a throwback elected official because unlike him there are far and few elected officials that "vehemently fights" for the middle class, working poor, poor and the destitute. He is an elected official America sorely lacks and desperately needs. But at what cost? "Can we spare this man because he fights?"
As an elected official, sending sexually explicit photos to women that’s not your wife is not a crime but it is offensive to the very foundation of matrimony and Mr. Wiener made an enormous mistake in which this episode will plague him forever--like herpes.
Resigning at this juncture will in time heal the wounds of deception and perhaps, Anthony Wiener will find redemption with the public. But for now, Mr. Wiener must go home. Go home Sir and mend the fences with your wife and family. Anthony Wiener should also seek counseling regarding the Twitter incident because there is an underlying issue there that is darker, deeper and more complicated than the public can imagine.
Under these most difficult circumstances we "can spare" Anthony Wiener because even though he fights for the middle class, working poor, poor and the destitute; he has a more pressing fight to address--his inner demons.
"Progressive will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson
These were the words President Lincoln used when speaking about General Grant during the Civil War. Many of the high ranking military personnel thought that Grant was unfit to serve; even Mary Lincoln called Grant a "Butcher." However, Lincoln supported him and Grant and Sherman would lead the Union to victory over the Confederates and earn Lincoln a second term shortly before his assassination. Within 7 years, Grant would become President of the Republic.
By now all of America knows that congressman Anthony Wiener sent lewd pictures through his Twitter account. Wiener lied, pure and simple. He lied to all those who support him, he lied to his constituents, he lied to his wife and to their marriage. Indeed, Wiener has violated the trust of the citizenry. But should he resign?
Wiener is a throwback elected official because unlike him there are far and few elected officials that "vehemently fights" for the middle class, working poor, poor and the destitute. He is an elected official America sorely lacks and desperately needs. But at what cost? "Can we spare this man because he fights?"
As an elected official, sending sexually explicit photos to women that’s not your wife is not a crime but it is offensive to the very foundation of matrimony and Mr. Wiener made an enormous mistake in which this episode will plague him forever--like herpes.
Resigning at this juncture will in time heal the wounds of deception and perhaps, Anthony Wiener will find redemption with the public. But for now, Mr. Wiener must go home. Go home Sir and mend the fences with your wife and family. Anthony Wiener should also seek counseling regarding the Twitter incident because there is an underlying issue there that is darker, deeper and more complicated than the public can imagine.
Under these most difficult circumstances we "can spare" Anthony Wiener because even though he fights for the middle class, working poor, poor and the destitute; he has a more pressing fight to address--his inner demons.
"Progressive will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson
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