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
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
"The Audacity of Stupidity"
Every year the so-called fiscally sound officials at the School District of Philadelphia find ways to keep our public schools in deficit purgatory, despite the fact that over the last 2 years they've received enormous amounts of money to fix the broken and bleeding public school system.
Now Dr. Ackerman and Co. are asking for $100,000,000 and Mayor Nutter has taken up his sword and shield by attempting once again to tax sugary drinks to pay for the absolute incompetence of those overseeing the budget of the SDP.
This time its $100,000,000 and next time $200,000,000. Who is expected to pony up the money? You and me.
It appears that each time Mr. Nutter addresses the citizenry of Philadelphia he is accompanied by bad news. He's worst than the Grim Reaper; even the Grim Reaper is welcome relief sometimes, especially when appearing before someone who's gravely ill.
Mayor Nutter and Dr. Ackerman have stated that the $100,000,000 is needed "for the kids". Oh, so now it’s about the kids? These two remind me of those "Sponsor a Child" infomercials. I can see them now, "Hi, I'm Mayor Nutter and I'm Dr. Ackerman. Do you know that for $100,000,000 you can sponsor a child?"
City Controller Alan Butkovitz gave the SDP a perfect 10--as the worst at handling its finances! He now recommends independent oversight so in turn they want more money and no accountability? Oh, and Mayor Nutter says that he will be meeting each month with SDP officials so they can account for every penny being spent "For the children." Yeah, that dog and pony show will last for about six months and then Mr. Nutter will lose interest and the SDP will be back to continuing their fiscally irresponsible ways.
Haven't we had enough of this corruption from the very people that are supposed to use the funding to implement the type of education our children require to compete nationally and globally?
The $100,000,000 requested is not to repair the decaying infrastructure that is the Philadelphia public schools; nor is the money for the teachers that use personal finances to support their students and it damn sure isn't for "the kids". The $100,000,000 is for the children-- pretending to be adults.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
Now Dr. Ackerman and Co. are asking for $100,000,000 and Mayor Nutter has taken up his sword and shield by attempting once again to tax sugary drinks to pay for the absolute incompetence of those overseeing the budget of the SDP.
This time its $100,000,000 and next time $200,000,000. Who is expected to pony up the money? You and me.
It appears that each time Mr. Nutter addresses the citizenry of Philadelphia he is accompanied by bad news. He's worst than the Grim Reaper; even the Grim Reaper is welcome relief sometimes, especially when appearing before someone who's gravely ill.
Mayor Nutter and Dr. Ackerman have stated that the $100,000,000 is needed "for the kids". Oh, so now it’s about the kids? These two remind me of those "Sponsor a Child" infomercials. I can see them now, "Hi, I'm Mayor Nutter and I'm Dr. Ackerman. Do you know that for $100,000,000 you can sponsor a child?"
City Controller Alan Butkovitz gave the SDP a perfect 10--as the worst at handling its finances! He now recommends independent oversight so in turn they want more money and no accountability? Oh, and Mayor Nutter says that he will be meeting each month with SDP officials so they can account for every penny being spent "For the children." Yeah, that dog and pony show will last for about six months and then Mr. Nutter will lose interest and the SDP will be back to continuing their fiscally irresponsible ways.
Haven't we had enough of this corruption from the very people that are supposed to use the funding to implement the type of education our children require to compete nationally and globally?
The $100,000,000 requested is not to repair the decaying infrastructure that is the Philadelphia public schools; nor is the money for the teachers that use personal finances to support their students and it damn sure isn't for "the kids". The $100,000,000 is for the children-- pretending to be adults.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
Monday, June 6, 2011
Mitt "The Chameleon" Romney
Mitt Romney said President Obama has failed and that he will be a better president who will create jobs for Americans. Hmmm, let's see. Well, as Governor of Massachusetts, Romney managed the state to a ranking of 47th in the Republic in job creation.
Mr. Romney believes as president he'll be responsible for creating more businesses in America unlike Mr. Obama. Romney! Romney! Romney! Oh, wait! As a so-called business guru, Mitt "Business Guru" Romney bankrupted five companies while being responsible for thousands of individuals losing their jobs but not before taking millions of dollars for himself.
In his defense, Mitt Romney created a health care plan for Massachusetts residents that I believe Republican President Theodore Roosevelt, a supporter of health care for every American would have said, "Good start young man." Further, President Obama's health care plan is modeled from Romney's. But the sad fact is Romney continues to distance himself from his own plan as if he's avoiding the "Black Death" of 13th century Europe. Is it a wonder why the Tea Party and its registered members dislike him? Although in my opinion the Republican Party is dead, what remnants of it that are left are also not supporters of Romney. Sarah "Paul Revere" Palin has a better chance at winning the nomination simply because her base which consists of ignorant bigots are registered and do in fact vote. Factor in that no matter how unprepared she is to even lead a food fight--they like her.
Perhaps Mitt Romney may win the presidential nomination but his chances of defeating President Obama are "none and less than zero." The only way that Romney will stay at the White House will be as a guest--of President Obama.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Rep. 2012
Mr. Romney believes as president he'll be responsible for creating more businesses in America unlike Mr. Obama. Romney! Romney! Romney! Oh, wait! As a so-called business guru, Mitt "Business Guru" Romney bankrupted five companies while being responsible for thousands of individuals losing their jobs but not before taking millions of dollars for himself.
In his defense, Mitt Romney created a health care plan for Massachusetts residents that I believe Republican President Theodore Roosevelt, a supporter of health care for every American would have said, "Good start young man." Further, President Obama's health care plan is modeled from Romney's. But the sad fact is Romney continues to distance himself from his own plan as if he's avoiding the "Black Death" of 13th century Europe. Is it a wonder why the Tea Party and its registered members dislike him? Although in my opinion the Republican Party is dead, what remnants of it that are left are also not supporters of Romney. Sarah "Paul Revere" Palin has a better chance at winning the nomination simply because her base which consists of ignorant bigots are registered and do in fact vote. Factor in that no matter how unprepared she is to even lead a food fight--they like her.
Perhaps Mitt Romney may win the presidential nomination but his chances of defeating President Obama are "none and less than zero." The only way that Romney will stay at the White House will be as a guest--of President Obama.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Rep. 2012
Friday, June 3, 2011
"They Deserve It"
I have no doubt that there will be much debate about my "Vision" Plan for the 180th District that will be posted on June 24th.
The fundamental foundation of the "Vision Plan, however, will provide services, programs and a sense of balance to a community that has been mired in sub-mediocrity followed up by an inept and corrupt state representative.
Make no mistake, as state representative of the 180th District in 2012--my "Vision" Plan will become a reality for the residents. They deserve better and the "Vision" Plan will provide them with better opportunities to improve their quality way of life from an infrastructure perspective, academically, financially and socially.
They deserve it.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
The fundamental foundation of the "Vision Plan, however, will provide services, programs and a sense of balance to a community that has been mired in sub-mediocrity followed up by an inept and corrupt state representative.
Make no mistake, as state representative of the 180th District in 2012--my "Vision" Plan will become a reality for the residents. They deserve better and the "Vision" Plan will provide them with better opportunities to improve their quality way of life from an infrastructure perspective, academically, financially and socially.
They deserve it.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
Friday, May 27, 2011
Anthony P. Johnson's Strategic "Vision" Plan for the 180th District.
The Anthony P. Johnson Strategic "Vision" Plan is complete and we will be sharing with all and distributing 10-12,000 copies throughout the community very soon.
Stay tuned.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson 4 State Representative, 180th District-2012
Stay tuned.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson 4 State Representative, 180th District-2012
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
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