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"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson 4 State Representative, 180th District-2012
Friday, May 27, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
"Do You Not Understand?"
The Philadelphia School District is poised to close additional schools for students on the verge of becoming drop outs in addition to eliminating funding for remedial disciplinary programs in order to close a $629 million budget deficit.
Do you get it? Is this clear to you, or do you still need the proverbial house to fall on you to wake up?
There are elected officials that sit at the head of the government on every level in the Republic that believe that providing funding that is necessary to properly educate our youth is simply not a solid financial investment.
The stripping of funds and closing of schools that support students, at-risk students and dropouts serves absolutely no effective purpose. Further, invoking the asinine excuse that by eradicating kindergarten, academic, art and music programs will lower the deficit is "criminal". Criminal! Who benefits from the systematic obliteration of education in Philadelphia, Detroit, Wisconsin and throughout the Republic? I know one population that will not benefit from this macabre behavior.
So, by decreasing funding for education while increasing funds for the construction and expansion of prisons will somehow transform America into an intelligent, safer, greener and productive society? At the rate that education is becoming extinct in Philadelphia and throughout the Republic, it is not a matter of how; merely a question of when the United States will descend into complete anarchy and ignorance.
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Rep. 180th District 2012
Do you get it? Is this clear to you, or do you still need the proverbial house to fall on you to wake up?
There are elected officials that sit at the head of the government on every level in the Republic that believe that providing funding that is necessary to properly educate our youth is simply not a solid financial investment.
The stripping of funds and closing of schools that support students, at-risk students and dropouts serves absolutely no effective purpose. Further, invoking the asinine excuse that by eradicating kindergarten, academic, art and music programs will lower the deficit is "criminal". Criminal! Who benefits from the systematic obliteration of education in Philadelphia, Detroit, Wisconsin and throughout the Republic? I know one population that will not benefit from this macabre behavior.
So, by decreasing funding for education while increasing funds for the construction and expansion of prisons will somehow transform America into an intelligent, safer, greener and productive society? At the rate that education is becoming extinct in Philadelphia and throughout the Republic, it is not a matter of how; merely a question of when the United States will descend into complete anarchy and ignorance.
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Rep. 180th District 2012
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Anthony Johnson for State Representative
Anthony Johnson for State Representative
180th District
647 E. Raymond St.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 744-2529 (215) 715-0355
anthonyjohnson4staterep180@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MAY 18, 2011
Summary: Anthony P. Johnson announces candidacy for State Representative 2012
Anthony P. Johnson of Juniata Park officially announces his candidacy for State Representative for the 180th District, 2012. Johnson pledges to take the following actions if elected as the community’s State Representative:
• Secure funding and push for neighborhood patrols.
• Address crime in the community by increasing police patrol and creating stricter penalties for drug dealers, pedophiles, and violent gangs.
• Provide more police/increase presence in our neighborhoods as well as build a positive relationship between residents and the police through Q/A series of workshops and other activities.
• Provide the community with Literacy and GED programs.
• Partner with local food markets, pharmacies and retail stores to hire residents that support these businesses as loyal customers to decrease unemployment and poverty.
• Obtain state/federal funding for existing quality and new grassroots after school programs.
• Re-implement extracurricular activities back into the public schools in our communities.
• Implement effective recreation centers in the communities.
Mr. Johnson is currently a Human Services lead instructor in a post-secondary school in Philadelphia and is also the founder and director of Dream Field Academy providing mentoring and educational enhancement to at-risk youth in his Juniata neighborhood. He has stated, "I will do everything humanly possible to turn the tide of government-neglected problems in the neighborhood. We need to be role models to our youth and protectors of our senior citizens by showing them that we care enough to devote our time and efforts to make a difference in their lives. This isn't about politics at all--this is about ‘human caring’ at its best."
Johnson has led a grass-roots campaign to protest the lack of government responses to the issues of the neighborhood. “Our community is plagued by unemployment, high-school students dropping out, violence on the streets, and drug dealers intimidating the good people who want a positive quality of life here. The current politicians have brought nothing to our area. It is time for us to stand together as unified citizens and demand better for our families and future generations. I am not a politician—I am a Human Service professional who is dedicated to changing the quality of life for the people in this community.”
Johnson has been the neighborhood block captain for over two years responding immediately to the problems of the neighbors by working closely with the local police department.
Disgusted over the lack of services provided for his Juniata neighborhood, Anthony P. Johnson, a resident and father, wants his son to grow up without the worry of being a victim of violent gang crime or drive-by shootings. He explains, “Our current elected officials are politicians. They are more concerned with their needs than the community’s. I am the ‘un-politician,’ but I am a community activist. I want our residents to join together to demand the services that our community is overlooked for. We will not be divided by ethnicity or culture—we will unite together as people who want to live in peace and without fear. I will truly represent the people who live here and together we will rebuild a neighborhood where our families can be proud to live.”
A number of community organizations have endorsed Johnson for the May 2012 primary election. He will be visiting every home in the community during the next year to talk about the issues that are important to all residents of the community. In addition to being a community activist, he is also a Ph.D. candidate and author.
For further information, contact Anthony P. Johnson at (215) 744-2529 or (215) 715-0355. You can also email him at: anthonyjohnson4staterep180@gmail.com
180th District
647 E. Raymond St.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 744-2529 (215) 715-0355
anthonyjohnson4staterep180@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MAY 18, 2011
Summary: Anthony P. Johnson announces candidacy for State Representative 2012
Anthony P. Johnson of Juniata Park officially announces his candidacy for State Representative for the 180th District, 2012. Johnson pledges to take the following actions if elected as the community’s State Representative:
• Secure funding and push for neighborhood patrols.
• Address crime in the community by increasing police patrol and creating stricter penalties for drug dealers, pedophiles, and violent gangs.
• Provide more police/increase presence in our neighborhoods as well as build a positive relationship between residents and the police through Q/A series of workshops and other activities.
• Provide the community with Literacy and GED programs.
• Partner with local food markets, pharmacies and retail stores to hire residents that support these businesses as loyal customers to decrease unemployment and poverty.
• Obtain state/federal funding for existing quality and new grassroots after school programs.
• Re-implement extracurricular activities back into the public schools in our communities.
• Implement effective recreation centers in the communities.
Mr. Johnson is currently a Human Services lead instructor in a post-secondary school in Philadelphia and is also the founder and director of Dream Field Academy providing mentoring and educational enhancement to at-risk youth in his Juniata neighborhood. He has stated, "I will do everything humanly possible to turn the tide of government-neglected problems in the neighborhood. We need to be role models to our youth and protectors of our senior citizens by showing them that we care enough to devote our time and efforts to make a difference in their lives. This isn't about politics at all--this is about ‘human caring’ at its best."
Johnson has led a grass-roots campaign to protest the lack of government responses to the issues of the neighborhood. “Our community is plagued by unemployment, high-school students dropping out, violence on the streets, and drug dealers intimidating the good people who want a positive quality of life here. The current politicians have brought nothing to our area. It is time for us to stand together as unified citizens and demand better for our families and future generations. I am not a politician—I am a Human Service professional who is dedicated to changing the quality of life for the people in this community.”
Johnson has been the neighborhood block captain for over two years responding immediately to the problems of the neighbors by working closely with the local police department.
Disgusted over the lack of services provided for his Juniata neighborhood, Anthony P. Johnson, a resident and father, wants his son to grow up without the worry of being a victim of violent gang crime or drive-by shootings. He explains, “Our current elected officials are politicians. They are more concerned with their needs than the community’s. I am the ‘un-politician,’ but I am a community activist. I want our residents to join together to demand the services that our community is overlooked for. We will not be divided by ethnicity or culture—we will unite together as people who want to live in peace and without fear. I will truly represent the people who live here and together we will rebuild a neighborhood where our families can be proud to live.”
A number of community organizations have endorsed Johnson for the May 2012 primary election. He will be visiting every home in the community during the next year to talk about the issues that are important to all residents of the community. In addition to being a community activist, he is also a Ph.D. candidate and author.
For further information, contact Anthony P. Johnson at (215) 744-2529 or (215) 715-0355. You can also email him at: anthonyjohnson4staterep180@gmail.com
Monday, May 16, 2011
"The Misguided and Misinformed Misfits"
I wish there was a way to see at, the same time, all of the Tea Party presidential candidates (Republican Party is dead) of Pawlenty, Romney, Gingrich, and Santorum take on President Obama in November 2012.
You see, I believe Mr. Obama could defeat them all combined because of his brilliance, even-temper and his never ending quest to unite the citizens of the Republic and continue moving the nation towards prosperity for all citizens and not for a selected few.
The Tea Party candidates, characters on the other hand, who will never be president of the Republic continue to read from the same silly script of tax cuts for the wealthy, blah, blah, blah. We could bill it as "Show Down 2012! President Obama vs. the Tea Party Presidential Candidates." It would be like watching Bruce Lee beat up on the Marx Brothers.
Is this the best that the Tea Party can offer America--the likes of Tim "Flip flop" Pawlenty, Mitt "I'm indecisive about my own health care legislation" Romney, Newt the "Scam Artist" Gingrich and Rick "We found WMD's" Santorum?
The Tea Party is fielding some of the most inept group of presidential candidates to date in its astro turf infancy and the only time any of these scrubs, eh, candidates will get in the White House is during a guided tour.
Unless he falls out of Air Force One or becomes Sara "Ms. Irrelevant" Palin's dance partner on "Dancing with the Stars," President Obama will win a second term as president and can cement his place as one of the great presidents. As for the Tea Party, its back to the drawing board; one more time of putting together a group of misguided and misinformed misfits calling them presidential candidates and they'll end up like the Republican Party.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
You see, I believe Mr. Obama could defeat them all combined because of his brilliance, even-temper and his never ending quest to unite the citizens of the Republic and continue moving the nation towards prosperity for all citizens and not for a selected few.
The Tea Party candidates, characters on the other hand, who will never be president of the Republic continue to read from the same silly script of tax cuts for the wealthy, blah, blah, blah. We could bill it as "Show Down 2012! President Obama vs. the Tea Party Presidential Candidates." It would be like watching Bruce Lee beat up on the Marx Brothers.
Is this the best that the Tea Party can offer America--the likes of Tim "Flip flop" Pawlenty, Mitt "I'm indecisive about my own health care legislation" Romney, Newt the "Scam Artist" Gingrich and Rick "We found WMD's" Santorum?
The Tea Party is fielding some of the most inept group of presidential candidates to date in its astro turf infancy and the only time any of these scrubs, eh, candidates will get in the White House is during a guided tour.
Unless he falls out of Air Force One or becomes Sara "Ms. Irrelevant" Palin's dance partner on "Dancing with the Stars," President Obama will win a second term as president and can cement his place as one of the great presidents. As for the Tea Party, its back to the drawing board; one more time of putting together a group of misguided and misinformed misfits calling them presidential candidates and they'll end up like the Republican Party.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
“Grossly Incompetent”
We've known all along about the gross incompetence and cowardice of the Bush administration in apprehending Osama Bin Laden, but
Pakistan has an equally and grossly inept government and military as well.
The government of Pakistan stated that they were not harboring Osama Bin Laden, nor did they know his whereabouts and yet, Osama and his family lived within striking distance of the Pakistan Military Academy. So, if the government truly didn't know that Bin Laden was hiding in plain sight, then the government has a severe lack of credibility. What a conundrum they now face.
When a "so-called friend" of America, as Pakistan claims to be, is this shoddy they deserve condemnation and a stop payment on current and future financial support from the Republic. Further, all American forces must leave Pakistan post haste.
A country whose government allows terrorists to move about freely is an enemy of humanity.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
Pakistan has an equally and grossly inept government and military as well.
The government of Pakistan stated that they were not harboring Osama Bin Laden, nor did they know his whereabouts and yet, Osama and his family lived within striking distance of the Pakistan Military Academy. So, if the government truly didn't know that Bin Laden was hiding in plain sight, then the government has a severe lack of credibility. What a conundrum they now face.
When a "so-called friend" of America, as Pakistan claims to be, is this shoddy they deserve condemnation and a stop payment on current and future financial support from the Republic. Further, all American forces must leave Pakistan post haste.
A country whose government allows terrorists to move about freely is an enemy of humanity.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
Monday, May 2, 2011
“Final Chapter”
Bin Laden is dead! We cannot deny the inner peace many citizens of the Republic may currently be enjoying. Bin Laden murdered innocent people and spent the next 10 years broadcasting his dastardly deed to anyone who would listen.
One of Mr. Obama's goals was to capture, or in the words of one my students-- "Slump" Bin Laden; he was dealt the latter. Had Mr. Obama took the attitude that Bush had at the time of his presidency which was "Bid Laden may never be found," he still would have been making poorly acting videos spewing his hatred for America and threatening us with more terrorist attacks. It appears Mr. Bush wasn't keeping America as safe as he was keeping the now extinct Osama Bin Laden.
Mr. Bush, arrogantly, turned his attention away from the person who delighted in the massacre of more than 3,000 Americans on September 11, 2001 and instead, went after Saddam Hussein, a devious man in his own right but who had nothing to do with what I call my generation's Pearl Harbor. Mr. Bush would then dupe more than 60% of the citizenry and its elected officials into going to war that's still costing the lives of thousands of American soldiers and bankrupting the Republic.
Had Mr. Bush kept his eyes on the prize--which was Bin Laden and had more Americans held him accountable it never would have taken more than a decade of locating a man hiding in cave after cave in the mountains of Pakistan. President Obama completed in 3 years what Mr. Bush couldn't do in 8 years which was to bring an end to a man that altered the lives us all that lived and died through that tragic and unforgettable day of 9/11.
The death of Osama Bin Laden is the final chapter of a wasted life of a man filled with self-hatred and inner turmoil. He released his inner demons on the innocent but he lived long enough to witness them rise from the ashes of Ground Zero into history, our conscious and our hearts. Bin Laden’s goal to inspire fear in us was a complete failure. It is also the final chapter of a president that placed personal objectives ahead of our nation and the safety of its people. President Bush was weak, afraid and quite possibly--willing to capitulate and sacrifice the lives of more than 3,000 innocent souls.
“Progressives will bring balance to the Republic.”
Anthony P. Johnson
One of Mr. Obama's goals was to capture, or in the words of one my students-- "Slump" Bin Laden; he was dealt the latter. Had Mr. Obama took the attitude that Bush had at the time of his presidency which was "Bid Laden may never be found," he still would have been making poorly acting videos spewing his hatred for America and threatening us with more terrorist attacks. It appears Mr. Bush wasn't keeping America as safe as he was keeping the now extinct Osama Bin Laden.
Mr. Bush, arrogantly, turned his attention away from the person who delighted in the massacre of more than 3,000 Americans on September 11, 2001 and instead, went after Saddam Hussein, a devious man in his own right but who had nothing to do with what I call my generation's Pearl Harbor. Mr. Bush would then dupe more than 60% of the citizenry and its elected officials into going to war that's still costing the lives of thousands of American soldiers and bankrupting the Republic.
Had Mr. Bush kept his eyes on the prize--which was Bin Laden and had more Americans held him accountable it never would have taken more than a decade of locating a man hiding in cave after cave in the mountains of Pakistan. President Obama completed in 3 years what Mr. Bush couldn't do in 8 years which was to bring an end to a man that altered the lives us all that lived and died through that tragic and unforgettable day of 9/11.
The death of Osama Bin Laden is the final chapter of a wasted life of a man filled with self-hatred and inner turmoil. He released his inner demons on the innocent but he lived long enough to witness them rise from the ashes of Ground Zero into history, our conscious and our hearts. Bin Laden’s goal to inspire fear in us was a complete failure. It is also the final chapter of a president that placed personal objectives ahead of our nation and the safety of its people. President Bush was weak, afraid and quite possibly--willing to capitulate and sacrifice the lives of more than 3,000 innocent souls.
“Progressives will bring balance to the Republic.”
Anthony P. Johnson
Thursday, April 28, 2011
“Silly of Me.”
Now some of you will say, “Silly Anthony, the Republic and its citizens have come too far for racism talk. African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Jewish Americans, Italian and Irish Americans are all wrapped in the same blanket of equality." But of course, that statement is nothing more than a fairy tale that falls flat with even a 5 year old.
True, America has come a long way since setting people on fire, or participating in public lynching’s that everyone from the minister to an entire family would be in attendance with picnic baskets and displayed gleeful excitement of watching a man getting his genitals and ears hacked off or gutting a pregnant woman, then stomping the child as 20,000 people cheered.
However, racism is alive and well and when more than 25% of Republicans, eh, Tea Party members believe that Mr. Obama is not a citizen; we should all be appalled and outraged. Intelligent Americans, however, have no interest or time for this racist perversion and shame on those Americans that cheered these "simpletons” of Trump, Limbaugh, and the "birther nation" that like a drug dealing pimp, have injected the public with this infectious and inferno disease of hate.
Although, Chester A. Arthur and Martin Van Buren’s citizenship came under scrutiny, no modern day president of the United States has "ever" had to prove he was a citizen of the Republic--until now.
To quote President Obama "We do not have time for this kind of silliness."
“Progressives will bring balance to the Republic.”
Anthony P. Johnson
True, America has come a long way since setting people on fire, or participating in public lynching’s that everyone from the minister to an entire family would be in attendance with picnic baskets and displayed gleeful excitement of watching a man getting his genitals and ears hacked off or gutting a pregnant woman, then stomping the child as 20,000 people cheered.
However, racism is alive and well and when more than 25% of Republicans, eh, Tea Party members believe that Mr. Obama is not a citizen; we should all be appalled and outraged. Intelligent Americans, however, have no interest or time for this racist perversion and shame on those Americans that cheered these "simpletons” of Trump, Limbaugh, and the "birther nation" that like a drug dealing pimp, have injected the public with this infectious and inferno disease of hate.
Although, Chester A. Arthur and Martin Van Buren’s citizenship came under scrutiny, no modern day president of the United States has "ever" had to prove he was a citizen of the Republic--until now.
To quote President Obama "We do not have time for this kind of silliness."
“Progressives will bring balance to the Republic.”
Anthony P. Johnson
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