I'm running for STATE REP. in 2012. I've spoken and written extensively about how elected officials continue to fail us and how you and I have lost confidence in those that suppose to represent the will and needs of the people. I will be a new breed public official-the kind that will provide effective results--not arrogance and hype.
I'm ready! Are you willing?
“Progressives will bring balance to the Republic”
Anthony P. Johnson
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
"Lurking in the Shadows"
If the Democrats play their cards better, they will gain many political seats in 2012. But, be warned, not all Democrats are "true" Democrats.
President Jimmy Carter was taken to the woodshed in the 1980 Presidential election when registered Democrats voted for Reagan and re-elected him in 1984. George Bush, Sr. also received support from "Reagan's Democrats" and now many of them voted for the Tea Party candidates in 2010.
Not to be outdone, even elected officials that call themselves Democrats don't support President Obama or the Democratic philosophy but are more deeply aligned with the Tea Party "idiot-ology"; chiefly, Ben Nelson.
Reagan Democrats continue to permeate the party of Franklin Roosevelt and vote for the Tea Party, all the while upsetting the balance of politics. The way to prevent a second wave of Tea Party buffoonery infecting the Republic is for Democrats and Progressives alike to register and vote just like we did in 2008.
Not to push the "Diddy" doom button that says, "if you don't vote you'll die"; but I would say that if you don't vote then the weak, weary and woefully unqualified will be elected by default because your thinking is jaded if you think that voting is a waste of time. In essence, you'll get exactly what you deserve.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson
President Jimmy Carter was taken to the woodshed in the 1980 Presidential election when registered Democrats voted for Reagan and re-elected him in 1984. George Bush, Sr. also received support from "Reagan's Democrats" and now many of them voted for the Tea Party candidates in 2010.
Not to be outdone, even elected officials that call themselves Democrats don't support President Obama or the Democratic philosophy but are more deeply aligned with the Tea Party "idiot-ology"; chiefly, Ben Nelson.
Reagan Democrats continue to permeate the party of Franklin Roosevelt and vote for the Tea Party, all the while upsetting the balance of politics. The way to prevent a second wave of Tea Party buffoonery infecting the Republic is for Democrats and Progressives alike to register and vote just like we did in 2008.
Not to push the "Diddy" doom button that says, "if you don't vote you'll die"; but I would say that if you don't vote then the weak, weary and woefully unqualified will be elected by default because your thinking is jaded if you think that voting is a waste of time. In essence, you'll get exactly what you deserve.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson
Friday, December 9, 2011
"The Wealthy and Slaves"
"Impoverished kids know nothing about hard work because there are no good examples in their communities to show them how." This is the narrow minded, racist rant of Newt Gingrich; the same person that claims he is a historian. If he's a historian then Herman Cain believes in monogamy. Current and future historians must unite and teach this simpleton "factual" history.
Many of those that built America after Native Americans, of course, came from neighborhoods that were not paved in gold. According to Gingrich's "idiot-ology," poor neighborhoods breed nothing but drugs dealers, addicts, pimps and lazy welfare recipients. Yeah, I guess all those adults living in the belly of the beast that work two, three or sometimes four honest jobs to provide for their families are nothing more than gutter trash.
This narcissistic bigot thinks if you put a child to work cleaning toilets this method will instill a good work ethic. Getting the youth to work early on, say about 24 hours after their birth will no doubt motivate them to clean many more toilets for less than minimum wage. Was this not the same stupid rhetoric dope dealers instilled in children to manipulate them to engage in the distribution of "crack" in the 90's?
Not once did Gingrich mention improving the education system for children living in poverty. When you talk to some wealthy folks that were not born into luxury but were in fact, raised in neighborhoods and homes reeking with violence, hunger, rats, and roaches; they'll tell you that education is what lifted them out of poverty- EDUCATION!
I guess it is Gingrich's vile and distorted view that if these poor young bastards obtain a college degree then who's gonna pour his coffee, or prepare his meals and clean his toilets?
To think that this man is asking the citizenry to make him the Republic's next president is unthinkable. Before the Tea Party destroyed the Republican Party, the former wanted a two class system consisting of wealthy and poor Americans. If Gingrich wins in 2012, there will be two classes: Wealthy and slaves.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson
Many of those that built America after Native Americans, of course, came from neighborhoods that were not paved in gold. According to Gingrich's "idiot-ology," poor neighborhoods breed nothing but drugs dealers, addicts, pimps and lazy welfare recipients. Yeah, I guess all those adults living in the belly of the beast that work two, three or sometimes four honest jobs to provide for their families are nothing more than gutter trash.
This narcissistic bigot thinks if you put a child to work cleaning toilets this method will instill a good work ethic. Getting the youth to work early on, say about 24 hours after their birth will no doubt motivate them to clean many more toilets for less than minimum wage. Was this not the same stupid rhetoric dope dealers instilled in children to manipulate them to engage in the distribution of "crack" in the 90's?
Not once did Gingrich mention improving the education system for children living in poverty. When you talk to some wealthy folks that were not born into luxury but were in fact, raised in neighborhoods and homes reeking with violence, hunger, rats, and roaches; they'll tell you that education is what lifted them out of poverty- EDUCATION!
I guess it is Gingrich's vile and distorted view that if these poor young bastards obtain a college degree then who's gonna pour his coffee, or prepare his meals and clean his toilets?
To think that this man is asking the citizenry to make him the Republic's next president is unthinkable. Before the Tea Party destroyed the Republican Party, the former wanted a two class system consisting of wealthy and poor Americans. If Gingrich wins in 2012, there will be two classes: Wealthy and slaves.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson
Friday, November 11, 2011
"Our Family, Our Veteran's"
You said sleep well tonight and every night, Anthony, because you will be safe. I will protect you from domestic and foreign terrorists. You take a weapon and stand a post for our safety and security despite your belief system that may counter to using a weapon. You do this because of your faith in GOD/ALLAH/JEHOVAH/YAHWEH, love of the Republic and the citizenry. You have risked your life everyday for not just America, but also for other countries and its civilians.
I cannot begin to show you my gratitude for your courage, compassion and integrity under fire. Thank you, Veteran's everywhere, for keeping us safe.
Attention! Veterans, American Heroes on deck!
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative 180th District, 2012
I cannot begin to show you my gratitude for your courage, compassion and integrity under fire. Thank you, Veteran's everywhere, for keeping us safe.
Attention! Veterans, American Heroes on deck!
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative 180th District, 2012
Thursday, November 3, 2011
“Why History?”
I believe that history provides us with topography for moral contemplation. In studying the stories of individuals and situations in the past allows us to test those individuals from the past moral sense and to grasp the real complexities they faced in difficult settings since humanities existence. For me, history is indispensable to understanding why the historical perspective changes occur. In many ways, historical analysis is a more challenging kind of exploration than genetic experimentation.
In my assessment history provides us with extensive materials available to study the human condition and highlights the complex processes of social change, including the factors that are causing change around us today. These are the reasons why I’ve been enthralled with the examination of the past and why our society should require and encourage the study of history as a major subject in schools across the Republic and throughout the world. When history is accurate and explained effectively it plays like a well orchestrated symphony.
I believe that history also helps provide identity, and this is unquestionably one of the reasons why all modern nations should encourage its teaching. Historical data include evidence about how families, groups, institutions and whole countries were formed and about how they have evolved while retaining cohesion. For many of us, studying the history of one's own family is the most obvious use of history, for it provides facts about genealogy and a basis for understanding how the family has interacted with larger historical change.
Many institutions, businesses, communities, and social units, such as ethnic groups in the United States, use history for similar identity purposes. Merely defining the group in the present pales against the possibility of forming an identity based on a rich past. Alas, people also use history for distorted purposes. Histories must be protected to ensure accuracy that tell the national story, emphasizing distinctive features of the national experience, meant to reinforce an understanding of national values and a commitment to national loyalty.
History provides data about the emergence of national institutions, social justice, injustices, equality and inequality, and values--it's the only significant temple of such available data. History offers evidence also about how nations have interacted with other societies, providing international and comparative perspectives essential for responsible citizenship. Further, history helps us understand how recent, current, and prospective changes that affect the lives of citizens are emerging or may emerge and what causes are involved. More important, history encourages habits of mind that are vital for responsible public behavior, whether as a national or community leader, an informed voter, a petitioner, or a simple observer.
“Progressive will bring balance to the Republic”
Anthony P. Johnson
In my assessment history provides us with extensive materials available to study the human condition and highlights the complex processes of social change, including the factors that are causing change around us today. These are the reasons why I’ve been enthralled with the examination of the past and why our society should require and encourage the study of history as a major subject in schools across the Republic and throughout the world. When history is accurate and explained effectively it plays like a well orchestrated symphony.
I believe that history also helps provide identity, and this is unquestionably one of the reasons why all modern nations should encourage its teaching. Historical data include evidence about how families, groups, institutions and whole countries were formed and about how they have evolved while retaining cohesion. For many of us, studying the history of one's own family is the most obvious use of history, for it provides facts about genealogy and a basis for understanding how the family has interacted with larger historical change.
Many institutions, businesses, communities, and social units, such as ethnic groups in the United States, use history for similar identity purposes. Merely defining the group in the present pales against the possibility of forming an identity based on a rich past. Alas, people also use history for distorted purposes. Histories must be protected to ensure accuracy that tell the national story, emphasizing distinctive features of the national experience, meant to reinforce an understanding of national values and a commitment to national loyalty.
History provides data about the emergence of national institutions, social justice, injustices, equality and inequality, and values--it's the only significant temple of such available data. History offers evidence also about how nations have interacted with other societies, providing international and comparative perspectives essential for responsible citizenship. Further, history helps us understand how recent, current, and prospective changes that affect the lives of citizens are emerging or may emerge and what causes are involved. More important, history encourages habits of mind that are vital for responsible public behavior, whether as a national or community leader, an informed voter, a petitioner, or a simple observer.
“Progressive will bring balance to the Republic”
Anthony P. Johnson
Monday, October 31, 2011
"Weak is the Word"
So, once again President Obama is considered “weak” from the perspective of the Tea/Republican Party.
This episode of "Weak is the Word" from the party of the "disillusioned" accuses President Obama of cowardice for bringing the troops home at the end of the year. If we left it up to Senator McCain, the troops would be in Iraq and Afghanistan for another 100 years. Do you remember the banter of Senator Lindsey Graham?
Mr. Graham was one of the leading voices demanding an investigation into Iraq's possible role in protecting Bin Laden, while taking billions of American dollars to assist our forces in capturing him. Graham and the 2012 Tea/Republican presidential candidates think that what President Obama's decision is wrong.
Now that Bin Ladin and Khadaffi are dead however, Graham doesn't mind investing billions of American dollars in the Middle East, but says, "NO" to creating jobs and providing health care among other basic needs for every citizen in Republic.
Let me be blunt when I say that taking any advice from Graham and the elected officials from the Tea/Republican Party would be like having a Proctologist give you a root canal. Honestly, how do these people sleep at night?
“Progressive will bring balance to the Republic”
Anthony P. Johnson
This episode of "Weak is the Word" from the party of the "disillusioned" accuses President Obama of cowardice for bringing the troops home at the end of the year. If we left it up to Senator McCain, the troops would be in Iraq and Afghanistan for another 100 years. Do you remember the banter of Senator Lindsey Graham?
Mr. Graham was one of the leading voices demanding an investigation into Iraq's possible role in protecting Bin Laden, while taking billions of American dollars to assist our forces in capturing him. Graham and the 2012 Tea/Republican presidential candidates think that what President Obama's decision is wrong.
Now that Bin Ladin and Khadaffi are dead however, Graham doesn't mind investing billions of American dollars in the Middle East, but says, "NO" to creating jobs and providing health care among other basic needs for every citizen in Republic.
Let me be blunt when I say that taking any advice from Graham and the elected officials from the Tea/Republican Party would be like having a Proctologist give you a root canal. Honestly, how do these people sleep at night?
“Progressive will bring balance to the Republic”
Anthony P. Johnson
Sunday, October 23, 2011
"An Economic Menace"
I know you're scared because economic inequality will no longer be tolerated in the Republic.
The middle class and working poor are uniting world wide. Change your way of thinking Wall Street. Elected officials representing the will of their master--corporations, prepare to be removed from office. The middle class and working poor are rising against the tsunami of greed and corruption.
For so long you kept the middle class and working poor divided, each thinking the other was responsible for the economic disparity between the two. Now the truth has come to fruition as to the true culprit--YOU! Average wages among the 99% have continued to decrease for more than 20 years while at the same time the wealth of the 1% has increased more than 400%. That's no capitalism, that's an "economic menace" preyed upon the masses.
I know you're scared because economic inequality will no longer be tolerated. The people of the Republic have been awakened.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson
The middle class and working poor are uniting world wide. Change your way of thinking Wall Street. Elected officials representing the will of their master--corporations, prepare to be removed from office. The middle class and working poor are rising against the tsunami of greed and corruption.
For so long you kept the middle class and working poor divided, each thinking the other was responsible for the economic disparity between the two. Now the truth has come to fruition as to the true culprit--YOU! Average wages among the 99% have continued to decrease for more than 20 years while at the same time the wealth of the 1% has increased more than 400%. That's no capitalism, that's an "economic menace" preyed upon the masses.
I know you're scared because economic inequality will no longer be tolerated. The people of the Republic have been awakened.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic"
Anthony P. Johnson
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