Trumpian “vermin psychology” toxic but treatable

Trump hate bait reminds me of ant killer I bought.

Opinion based on facts.

Let’s examine the psychology behind calling someone a rat.

If someone called you a racist, misogynistic, lying rat devoid of human behavior, how would you respond? Would you try to prove them wrong by divulging your good, historic behavior or would you try to mend your ways? Would you keep on making kids in the schoolyard cry or would you continue to be the biggest bully on the planet? Would you get your gang members to support you, prop you up, and use them as leverage to get what you want?

Let’s talk about a leader, i.e. a president, using his office to “bully” others. But first, let’s consider why the U.S. presidential administrative office was coined “The Bully Pulpit” by Theodore Roosevelt who also was known to promote “speak softly but carry a big stick.”

Standing behind a bully pulpit provides a person an opportunity to speak out and be listened to by an audience of like-minded people who come to join the movement and often get pulled into a psychological trap set by the speaker. People who don't agree with Trump are heckled, sucker punched, escorted out or have to watch the event on television. They are not part of the favored group.

Trump’s used car salesman-like campaign meetups in-front of thousands of folks waiting to be entertained who are 92-99% white present a fabulous platform from which to advocate a hateful, divisive agenda. Roosevelt used the word “bully” to mean  “superb," not racist. 

And what of Trump? Trump is the Bully in Chief which is ironic since his wife claims to be on a mission to stop social media bullying by children. 

Trump’s constituents have a spectator mentality. Trump is the head cheerleader of a gang that does not want to lose, who want it all and don’t want to share, just like the colonists who "discovered America" and paid trinkets to gain a nation. Just as he entered the personal space of a female presidential candidate, he stands looming, hitlerlike, before frenzied onlookers.

His followers have been searching for someone who will say what they feel from a lofty position. They make a spectacle of others and revile the weak. “Look how much power I have over you, and there’s nothing you can do about it. I’m superior.  Look at you, living in an inhumane, disgraceful place within my country. You should be poisoned in the alley and put out of your misery. Objects of ridicule -lazy nothings. Yeah, I’ll take what you don’t even have because you are a rat feeding off my garbage. Go scurry into the hole from which you came!"

Trump is one of these folks who don’t care about non-family members because they deserve to be shunned. No more free lunch! 

If you are a Trumpian narcissist, you don’t apologize but try to outdo past wrongs. You claim God put you in a position of power, and you are guaranteed to lead another term. You say your strength comes from those who believe like you do, continue to divide people, do nothing good for the country, and continue to hurt those who disagree, including those who have long records of standing up for the helpless.

How do you turn a bully into a good, caring person? You punish them. 

They say that George Wallace changed after he was paralyzed and couldn’t run for office anymore. That’s extreme, but I’m not recommending using bullets. 

A bully is just like an alcoholic that doesn’t think he has a drinking problem. The bully has to want to help himself. Narcissists don't feel the need.

Understand what fuels a bully. Bullies are born out of a need to be powerful and popular. Bullies often pick on others after they have been harmed themselves. Don’t encourage them by putting them into lofty positions or by using criticism as punishment. Don’t allow yourself to be hurt by a bully. 

Don’t be sidetracked by succumbing to a bully’s armor of intimidation, assault, threats, or means of exposing your weaknesses. Let them know that unacceptable actions will be stopped, and they are not the most highly regarded person in the room.

Get a full understanding of what the bully has done and recommend appropriate action. Criticism doesn’t hurt bullies. You must turn a bully on himself!

Don’t let a bully turn into a gangster like President Trump. Follow the process to remove bullies. Economic boycotts could fix the situation, but banks and corporation must take the lead. Stand up. Stop the most famous bully in the known Universe by impeachment or voting him out. Understand that Trump's fans are living in Russia, Saudi Arabia, mansions, houses of some veterans, and KKK strongholds. Be ready to be a gladiator in the arena.

Be willing to fight in a coliseum.

Let truth be your guide, and pray that evil will be avenged.

Unlicensed dentist arrest made in Cobb County, Ga.

On Tuesday, July 24, 2019, the Cobb County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit made two arrests in reference to an ongoing investigation into an unlicensed dentist operating at 3824 Austell Road in Metro Atlanta.

According to a police press release, the investigation began in January 2019 when a victim reported that she had a root canal done at the Austell Road located. The procedure was done improperly, causing irreparable damage to her tooth. During the investigation, records were located indicating that the unlicensed practice dated back as far as 2010, with numerous victims identified.

Cobb County Police arrested and charged 35-year-old Bianca Zambrano-Blanco with Practicing Dentistry without a License (F) and 40-year-old Carolina Rojas Morales with Practicing Dentistry without a License (F) and Aggravated Battery (F).

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone who has received dentistry work from either subject or has information about this investigation is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit at 770-499-3945.

Voting precinct changes may make it harder to vote

So, I’m one citizen that votes but am alarmed that my polling place has changed from within my block to a church miles away.

I’ve voted at an elementary school in my neighborhood over 25 years. Amidst gerrymandering news, I received a card today changing my polling place.

I’ve been informed by an employee for the Voter Registration Office that for security reasons, some schools will no longer be polling places. She said I have options:

1) vote at the newly delegate polling place miles away
2) vote absentee ballot which will cost a stamp (poll tax)
3) vote provisional paper ballot at closest polling place.

Pics of the day

From Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Photos by Ilea

Pics of the day...

Jaelynn, owner of Posh Spot in Vinings, Ga.,U.S., poses with her grandmother’s pink Cadillac.

The car, which gets eight miles a gallon, is a 1958 series 62. The interior looks great!

Police relationships with community: a measure of trust?

“I wouldn’t want to be bothered with someone I couldn’t trust on a day-to-day basis." 

---Michelle Obama in interview on relationships 

Opinion based on facts
Non-white and poor people have an historically strained relationship with the police. It's sorta like a bad marriage, when a spouse cheats once, is forgiven, but she continues to cheat and cheat over and over again. Forgiveness is one thing; trust is another.

Suppose your spouse continually beat you in the head and you couldn't defend yourself, raped you, brutalized your body, or destroyed your self esteem and mental capacity to think logically. Would you divorce her and get a new woman?

Unfortunately, "we still need the police to keep us safe," some believe. But why do we continually see people running from the police, knowing they could be shot dead? Fear.

Then we read about white supremacists joining the military to learn how to klll others. They join the police force while being bonafide gang members, KKK, Neo-nazis, and PTSD victims. They have guns, tasers, bullet proof vests, handcuffs, billy clubs, cameras, and work in tandem with the justice/court/penal system.

They hold the dark (Watch that movie to really be scared!).

I've interacted with the police in a discussion group and have found this to be true:

1. They feel the media is after them, always portraying them in a negative light.

2. They don't feel valued.
3. They have discretion but seldom use it to the advantage of citizens.
4. They are not perfect but expect us to obey the laws.
5. They investigate citizens but do not release information unless they have to.
6. They act as officers of the court just like prosecuting attorneys.
7. They are under stress and feel they are not getting paid enough for the work they do.
8. They have a hard time respecting people who are not police or members of criminal justice system.
9. They want to police themselves.

How can we solve this problem? 

Transient female becomes sexual assault victim of on-duty policeman in Cobb County, Ga.

Chief Cox called the case one of "unique challenges."

Without giving many details about a crime perpetrated on a woman with no local address almost two months ago, the Cobb County Police held a press conference at headquarters today. They were flanked by several community partners, namely local Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) members, fraternity men, and community activists. 

The ethnicity of the victim was not divulged. It was suggested that the victim was homeless when the attack occurred.

"Protect and serve" is a commonly known police motto.

In the presser auditorium were several members of the Hispanic media, including representatives from Telemundo and Hispatlanta. One reporter waiting outside said it reminded him of a national press conference because of the number of media in attendance and cameras on display.

Officer Andres Alcaraz, an ex-military guardsman who had been on the force four years, was the main reason why the press conference was called. Alcaraz resigned after a Cobb County Police Crimes Against Persons Unit  issued a warrant for his arrest. Alcaraz turned himself in after being placed on administrative leave while the department continued its investigation.

Motorcycle in police headquarters lobby

Alcaraz, a former DUI Taskforce officer, was charged with felony sexual assault/law enforcement while on duty, which is a violation of public office. 

Cobb County Police Chief C. T. Cox stated that the reluctant victim did not come forward immediately after she was stopped and assaulted because she was concerned that her complaint would not be taken seriously. She then confided in two officers from Precinct 4 which led to an internal investigation which is still active and ongoing, according to Cox.

Allegedly, Officer Alcaraz got involved with the victim while on a suspicious person call, and she was being detained by him, not arrested. Rape and kidnapping charges could be added later, according to Cox. The assault happened in Smyna, Ga. near Benson Poole Rd., a residential and commercial area.

“When citizens hire us to do a job,  you expect us to be beyond reproach,” Cox said, which includes being professional, courteous, and not in violation of the law. “I think in this case, there had been a failure to do that, at least by this individual.” The Chief said he didn’t know of any other disciplinary actions against Officer Alcaraz.

There is no body cam footage of the assault even though the officer was issued a body camera. The assault occurred in the wee hours of the morning in an unlit location. 

When asked what the department is doing to counteract trauma and chaos that officers may encounter on the job, he said, “We take the health of our officers, whether physical or mental, very seriously.” Cox said they have established peer support groups, a chaplain is ready to assist officers experiencing spiritual concerns, and an employee assistance program is available through the county. 

Officer Alcaraz is said to have a “few” complaints filed on him during his law enforcement career. Cox said he was appalled at the alleged actions of Officer Alcaraz, but he cannot predict human behavior. He said this case has some "unique challenges" because the police couldn’t locate the victim because she had no local address. 

Cox stressed the importance of the community working with law enforcement to solve criminal issues. 

“The police department is doing everything it can - through procedures, policies and training - to prevent this from occurring again.” Almost one year ago to the day, another Cobb County officer was held without bail on a felony charge for assaulting a woman in his home who had the mental capacity of a 10-14 year old girl.

For press conference question and answer session video, go to my Youtube channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE7IygxjkY_C_EPAkvT6dmQ

James Buckner receives award from Justice Dept., Bureau of Prisons

Buckner (r) receives award from Hurwitz.

UPDATE: This award was given for Outstanding Performance in Communications Monitoring and Analysis.

James W. Buckner, Intelligence Analyst-Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) at the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in Martinsburg, West Virginia, has received an award for outstanding performance.  The award was presented by Hugh J. Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Buckner, a native of Kentucky, has served 19 years with the BOP. Previously, he was with the Correctional Service - Internal Affairs Sergeant, Security Threat Group Coordinator (street/prison gang intelligence and management), Kentucky Department of Corrections. He also served with the Fayette County Detention Center and spent two years with the Sheriff's Office in Lexington, KY. 

Wife, Marlene, and daughter, Michelle, attended award ceremony.

“My family made the trip, too, which made it more special for me," Buckner said after receiving the award. 

Peace meeting plans in Metro Atlanta

My Hero, Rev. Dr. Henry Bradford, Sr. dies

1957 photo from The Heritage, A&M's yearbook

Listen to obituary: https://obits.al.com/obituaries/huntsville/obituary.aspx?n=henry-bradford&pid=191869198&fhid=23832

The Rev. Dr. Henry Bradford, Jr., my former piano/voice teacher and mentor, has died. If anyone is listening to a heavenly choir and orchestra, he is!

Notes made by Rev. Bradford in my John Thompson Piano Course book

Rev. Bradford taught me how to play "Oh Danny Boy" on the piano and also accompanied me when I performed solos at beauty pageants. He was very patient with me, even though my fingers were small and I didn't like to practice.

The Bradfords were married over 70 years.

"Fingering" I needed to work on noted in red by Rev. Bradford

Bradford is survived by his wife, Nell, and they were married for over 70 years. They have two living children - Andrea and Hank, III. It has been reported that Bradford, 97, died days after being involved in a car accident in which his wife was also injured.

Family hour will be Friday night, and the funeral will be held  Saturday at 12 noon in Huntsville, Ala.

Rev. Bradford wrote the music for A&M's school song.

For more information on Rev. Bradford's life, go to:  http://www.aamu.edu/news/2011/Pages/AAMU-Mourns-Death-of-Icon.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0zO_0bRO3hbfNto9FvX_jeP3oRvQaSre_XPLCypsPkmprXFQNfKLs-pr0

Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,
It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!

But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!

Funeral: https://www.facebook.com/ucmbc.pastor.davis/videos/dr-henry-bradford-jr-funeral-23-march-2019/1367723656703680/

Muslim leader condemns attack in New Zealand

The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place earlier in New Zealand.

Speaking from London, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

“On behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community worldwide, I express my deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the barbaric terrorist attack that has taken place in Christchurch.

“Such heinous and utterly inhumane attacks must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. It is a grave tragedy that dozens of innocent Muslims have lost their lives whilst joining together for worship. All people, no matter their faith or belief, have the right to worship peacefully.

“This tragic event should serve as a lesson and warning to other countries of the developed world that we must join together to tackle all forms of racial, ethnic and religious hatred with wisdom and with a firm hand.

“Our heartfelt prayers are with the victims of these attacks and all those who have been affected. May the perpetrators of this evil act be promptly brought to justice.”

Additionally from a local member: "We are horrified and devastated by this attack. New Zealand is a peaceful and tolerant country and if this can happen there, it shows that no part of the world is safe from extremism or terrorism. 

"We offer our deepest sympathies and prayers all those affected by this tragedy. 

"Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has spoken out against extremism for many years. It is not the right time to apportion blame but certainly when the dust has settled we hope that authorities across the world will see how the perpetrator(s) were radicalized and what can be done to prevent such hatreds developing in future. Everyone has a role to play to fight extremism by promoting tolerance and speaking out against all forms of bigotry and prejudice."

Read the alleged killer's Manifesto here: 

https://katana17.wordpress.com/2019/03/15/the-great-replacement-manifesto-of-new-zealand-mosque-shooter-mar-2019/

"Healthcare Not Handcuffs" meeting with Georgia Legislators Tuesday

On behalf of local criminal justice reform organizations, you are invited to attend a teach-in and dialogue with Georgia legislators on how our state can reduce criminalization of mental illness and increase access to critical behavioral health services. 

To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthcare-not-handcuffs-tickets-56670327475
Join local organizations, state legislators, impacted community members, and advocates to learn about the critical needs facing people in our state, and what the state legislature could do to move from punishment to healing, from locking people up to connecting them to care. 

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

• Impact of Lack of Mental Health Resources on People, Families and Communities
• Historical Perspective on Mental Health and Criminal Justice Reforms in Georgia
• Opportunities for reform:
  • Atlanta/Fulton County Pre-Arrest Diversion Initiative
  • Mental health care in local jails
  • No Health = No Justice community conversations report
• Legislator Panel and Discussion
• Hosted by the Southern Center for Human Rights • Legal Action Center  • Mental Health America of Georgia • National Incarceration Association •  Atlanta/Fulton County Pre-Arrest Diversion Initiative

Update on the Riverside Apartment crisis in South Cobb County, Ga.

This information was provided by Community Activist Monica DeLancy.

The attorney representing the three sister properties - Kingsley Village, Parkview Apartments and Hunter Grove Apartments - withdrew from the eviction cases on March 15th. All cases from those properties were dismissed, and residents who had counter claims were awarded their judgments. There were multiple judgments awarded -were $15000, $1500, $2950, $1200, and $1000.

On Monday, March 11th new property managers took over the property and stated that they are in the process of working maintenance orders and speaking with tenants to build relationships. The tenants who went to court for eviction were filed before the new management started on March 11th.

On March 12th, 30 residents from the South Cobb community went to the state Capitol to discuss HB346 with elected officials as well as education policies. HB 346 is the bill presented by Representative Sharon Cooper that stops landlords from retaliation if residents complain about living conditions on rental properties. The trip was organized by Monica DeLancy, We thrive in Riverside Renters Association in partnership with National Center on Learning Disabilities, and Word of Faith sponsored the transportation.

The three properties are still owned by the same investment group which has requested a jury trial for their 80 code violations. The date of the trial have not been set.

Opportunity to Thrive Community Pop Up will be at Parkview Apartments, 360 Riverside Parkway in Austell, Georgia on Thursday, March 21st 1:00p.m. to 4p.m. This will be an opportunity for residents to meet the new managers and receive fresh fruits and vegetables from Amerigroup. In addition there will be resource guides and keep Cobb Beautiful info table so residents can learn strategies to help keep their community clean. The Community Pop Up is in partnership with We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association.

For more information, contact Monica DeLancy at 770-369-6531.

For federal rental assistance, go to https://www.hud.gov/topics/rental_assistance.

Culture makes U.S. communities great!

International Night at McCleskey Middle School

Opinion: At the same time I have been reading Alain Locke’s "Race Contacts and Interracial Relations", our WingChun Kung fu School, Atlanta WingChun (http://www.iaw-atlanta.com), was invited to give a demonstration at Cobb County’s McCleskey Middle School for the PTA’s International Night.

Locke removed race from its biological basis and put it on a cultural foundation. The idea that we should harness and promote our many cultural strengths as a nation will lead us to truly make our communities better, for in “America”, all cultures are important; none should be placed in a vacuum, and none should be deemed supreme.

Martial arts training can be enjoyed by all.

At the event, a student of Chinese descent asked me what country I was representing. When I said China, she looked at me a little puzzled. “Do you speak Chinese?” she asked. “No, but my family teaches a martial arts style from China,” I told her.

Yes, African Americans do practice and teach kung fu! In our classes, we teach all races and sexes from different countries -  Mexico, England, Columbia, Ethiopia, etc. Kung fu is an art that can be enjoyed by all, and our Grandmaster is German!

When one of our highest leaders proclaimed that “We speak English here,” he made a lying mockery of our cultural strengths. Doesn’t his wife speak four or five languages? Aren’t polyglots some of the most advanced people in the universe which could mean the more languages you speak, the more folks you can relate to?

Expand your mind, and never limit your learning.

AHEPA Condemns Publisher's Call for KKK to "Night Ride Again"

WASHINGTON, DC - Press release dated Feb. 20, 2019 - Supreme President George E. Loucas has issued the following statement: 

"We are alarmed by an editorial published in the Democrat-Reporter, an Alabama small-town newspaper, that opened, 'Time for the Ku Klux Klan to night ride again.'

"The KKK terrorized immigrants and minorities, including Americans of Hellenic heritage, during its resurgence in the early 20th century.  The KKK's intimidating and sometimes violent discrimination toward Greek immigrants led to the founding of our Order in 1922 in Atlanta--the home of the KKK's headquarters at the time.

"Therefore, any call for the KKK to 'night ride again'--no matter where it is published or the volume of the media outlet's circulation or distribution--must be condemned.

"We appreciate U.S. Senator Doug Jones and U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell for speaking out against the editorial.

"We call for the author of the editorial, Mr. Goodloe Sutton, who is the publisher and editor of the Democrat-Reporter, to resign."

Earlier this week, Mr. Sutton confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser that he did author the editorial, which was published unsigned.

Background

The Order of AHEPA was founded in 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, on the principles that undergirded its fight for civil rights and against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred felt at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan.

In 1990, AHEPA filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the Georgia Supreme Court. It backed the legal position of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of B'nai B'rith in support of a state law banning masks in public which was challenged by the KKK. The court ruled 6 to 1 to uphold the constitutionality of the anti-mask statute.

 

For more info on this subject, go to: https://www.pappaspost.com/forgotten-history-the-klan-vs-americans-of-greek-heritage-in-an-era-of-hate-and-the-birth-of-the-ahepa/

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AHEPA is the largest and oldest grassroots association of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.