The AJC is reporting that Grady CEO Otis Story has resigned. Mr. Story is the 4th CEO since 2005. Rep. Pam Stephenson who also serves as chair of the Grady Board will be the interim CEO. This is a troubling time for Grady and I hope the new leadership (Board and CEO) will work to making sure critical services such as the dialysis unit and the pharmacy are not cut.
On another note about Grady, it is time for the legislature to stop playing politics and cough up the money. The board approved its restructuring plan and at this point has done its part. It's now time for Fulton County, Dekalb County, and the state to do what they need to to ensure this hospital stays afloat.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Hopefully the last time I will talk about Obama and Race.
Obviously race has become a major issue in this campaign and I'm quite sick of it so I have a few things to say.
I find it INSULTING that people want to degrade African Americans who are not supporting Sen. Obama.
The basis of the criticism is pure hypocrisy. How does ANYONE have the testicular fortitude to say anything about a person whose decision to support a candidate is not based on race. Let's look at this scenario....
Average Joe is a white male and decides to support Senator Obama. A Clinton or Edwards supporter criticized Joe for not supporting a white candidate and called him a "nigger lover." The media outlets, bloggers, and activists would go crazy and DEMAND apologies from the campaign as well as the supporter.
I also have issue with the ignorance of supporting Sen Obama just because he is black. I REFUSE to choose a candidate just because of race. There are more important things to look at including elect ability, character, and if the candidate is speaking about issues that are important to me. Too many times have I seen elected officials and activists, including many African Americans who have SOLD US OUT on too many issues that affect us such as payday lending, affordable housing, public housing, gentrification, police brutality, education, and access to affordable health care, to blindly give them my support. For example, I also wouldn't expect myself or any other African American to support George Bush's nominee to the supreme court just because he is black. (Not to call anyone out but it's something to think about)
I would love to see a Black president in the near future, but its more important to me to win and bring about the change that I think will most benefit everyone and Senator Obama is respectfully not my choice.
As a good friend said recently, "What is HOPE? Hope essentially is the by-product of the absence of a definitive PLAN. (i.e. "Lets HOPE we make it to church on time this week...I HOPE the Lakers win tomorrow...I HOPE Obama isn't the democratic nominee") Something Obama's campaign clearly lacks - a plan"
You know, I never marched with King and my parents were in diapers around that time so they didn't either but I do think I remember hearing him say something about judging someone by "the content of their character and not the color of their skin" but what do I know, I'm just a young buck who is wet behind his ears and has a slavery mentality..
I do challenge everyone before they go to the voting booth to look at a few things...
1. What are the platforms of each candidate? Which one most represents you
2. Who is most likely to beat a republican and help down ballot races as well (US Senate and House, governors, and State Legislature races)
If you can honestly answer that your candidate does this, then I can respect you and your choice, but if you can't respect mine, go kick rocks.
I find it INSULTING that people want to degrade African Americans who are not supporting Sen. Obama.
The basis of the criticism is pure hypocrisy. How does ANYONE have the testicular fortitude to say anything about a person whose decision to support a candidate is not based on race. Let's look at this scenario....
Average Joe is a white male and decides to support Senator Obama. A Clinton or Edwards supporter criticized Joe for not supporting a white candidate and called him a "nigger lover." The media outlets, bloggers, and activists would go crazy and DEMAND apologies from the campaign as well as the supporter.
I also have issue with the ignorance of supporting Sen Obama just because he is black. I REFUSE to choose a candidate just because of race. There are more important things to look at including elect ability, character, and if the candidate is speaking about issues that are important to me. Too many times have I seen elected officials and activists, including many African Americans who have SOLD US OUT on too many issues that affect us such as payday lending, affordable housing, public housing, gentrification, police brutality, education, and access to affordable health care, to blindly give them my support. For example, I also wouldn't expect myself or any other African American to support George Bush's nominee to the supreme court just because he is black. (Not to call anyone out but it's something to think about)
I would love to see a Black president in the near future, but its more important to me to win and bring about the change that I think will most benefit everyone and Senator Obama is respectfully not my choice.
As a good friend said recently, "What is HOPE? Hope essentially is the by-product of the absence of a definitive PLAN. (i.e. "Lets HOPE we make it to church on time this week...I HOPE the Lakers win tomorrow...I HOPE Obama isn't the democratic nominee") Something Obama's campaign clearly lacks - a plan"
You know, I never marched with King and my parents were in diapers around that time so they didn't either but I do think I remember hearing him say something about judging someone by "the content of their character and not the color of their skin" but what do I know, I'm just a young buck who is wet behind his ears and has a slavery mentality..
I do challenge everyone before they go to the voting booth to look at a few things...
1. What are the platforms of each candidate? Which one most represents you
2. Who is most likely to beat a republican and help down ballot races as well (US Senate and House, governors, and State Legislature races)
If you can honestly answer that your candidate does this, then I can respect you and your choice, but if you can't respect mine, go kick rocks.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Delegate breakdown
Here is a current breakdown of the delegate count for both parties
Democrats (2025 needed)
Clinton - 183
Obama- 78
Edwards - 52
Kucinich - 1
Republicans (1191 needed)
Romney 30
Huckabee- 21
Mccain- 10
Thompson- 6
Paul-2
Guliani- 1
The only thing that this tells us is that the primaries are far from over. There is no candidate that is anywhere near the votes needed to win the nomination. I think the next month will be interesting as the candidates criss cross the country seeking delegates.
With Richardson out, the Nevada race just got more interesting. I am wondering if the Clinton Campaign is trying to usurp the nominating process and will name Governor Richardson as her running mate soon in an attempt to trump all other campaigns. If that is the case, this is how I see the next few weeks playing out...
Clinton names Richardson as VP.
Clinton Skips South Carolina and focuses on Nevada
After the South Carolina, Edwards joins Obama as a ticket,
The campaigns come into Georgia California and other Feb 5 states campaigning stronger than ever and the central theme will still be "change vs. experience"
My question is, if this happens, which ticket benefits? Do we go all the way through the primary not knowing who our nominee is? Will that cause a knockdown dragout fight on the convention floor then Al Gore is nominated from the floor? (I come up with these scenarios at 4am when i'm battling insomnia)
Democrats (2025 needed)
Clinton - 183
Obama- 78
Edwards - 52
Kucinich - 1
Republicans (1191 needed)
Romney 30
Huckabee- 21
Mccain- 10
Thompson- 6
Paul-2
Guliani- 1
The only thing that this tells us is that the primaries are far from over. There is no candidate that is anywhere near the votes needed to win the nomination. I think the next month will be interesting as the candidates criss cross the country seeking delegates.
With Richardson out, the Nevada race just got more interesting. I am wondering if the Clinton Campaign is trying to usurp the nominating process and will name Governor Richardson as her running mate soon in an attempt to trump all other campaigns. If that is the case, this is how I see the next few weeks playing out...
Clinton names Richardson as VP.
Clinton Skips South Carolina and focuses on Nevada
After the South Carolina, Edwards joins Obama as a ticket,
The campaigns come into Georgia California and other Feb 5 states campaigning stronger than ever and the central theme will still be "change vs. experience"
My question is, if this happens, which ticket benefits? Do we go all the way through the primary not knowing who our nominee is? Will that cause a knockdown dragout fight on the convention floor then Al Gore is nominated from the floor? (I come up with these scenarios at 4am when i'm battling insomnia)
Friday, January 04, 2008
Why I think John Edwards can still win the nomination
John Edwards has been polling in 3rd place for months and was often seen as a second tier candidate. Senator Edwards was outspent by Senator Clinton and still managed to beat her in the Iowa Caucuses. A former first lady who had the "establishment" supporting her as well as the former POTUS as well as Secretary of State campaigning for her to be beat by a former Senator who many pundits wrote off is AMAZING!!!
I believe that Senator Clinton will spend a lot of her money attacking Senator Obama in the next few days before the New Hampshire Primary. If Edwards continues a positive message, he may be able to siphon votes from both candidate and make a surprising show in New Hampshire and particularly South Carolina.
Alot of people are supporting Obama because he is black. This is more than about race. This is about electing the person that most represents your values. I must say this as I have been saying for a while as well, HOPE doesn't put food on the table, HOPE doesn't give you a fair mortage, HOPE doesn't give you universal healthcare.
Many people talk about Obama and the black vote, I'm still supporting a candidate who talks about issues that affect African Americans.
I believe that Senator Clinton will spend a lot of her money attacking Senator Obama in the next few days before the New Hampshire Primary. If Edwards continues a positive message, he may be able to siphon votes from both candidate and make a surprising show in New Hampshire and particularly South Carolina.
Alot of people are supporting Obama because he is black. This is more than about race. This is about electing the person that most represents your values. I must say this as I have been saying for a while as well, HOPE doesn't put food on the table, HOPE doesn't give you a fair mortage, HOPE doesn't give you universal healthcare.
Many people talk about Obama and the black vote, I'm still supporting a candidate who talks about issues that affect African Americans.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Fw: New poll out just now that will show Edwards in a more decisive position in Iowa than ever before!!!
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New poll out just now that will show Edwards in a more decisive position in Iowa than ever before!!!
A Happy New Year It'll Be!!!
From the IA/Southern Political Report story:
"Critically, Edwards was the second choice of 62% of those who supported other candidates that did not receive the required 15% of the vote. Clinton was the second choice of 21% and Obama of 17%.
Using the reallocation methodology InsiderAdvantage used in 2004 - which correctly indicated a fairly comfortable win for John Kerry - our new poll reveals that, if the caucuses were held today, the reallocated final outcome would be:
Edwards: 41%
Clinton: 34%
Obama: 25%
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Subject: New poll out just now that will show Edwards in a more decisive position in Iowa than ever before!!!
<http://onecorps.com/>
New poll out just now that will show Edwards in a more decisive position in Iowa than ever before!!!
A Happy New Year It'll Be!!!
From the IA/Southern Political Report story:
"Critically, Edwards was the second choice of 62% of those who supported other candidates that did not receive the required 15% of the vote. Clinton was the second choice of 21% and Obama of 17%.
Using the reallocation methodology InsiderAdvantage used in 2004 - which correctly indicated a fairly comfortable win for John Kerry - our new poll reveals that, if the caucuses were held today, the reallocated final outcome would be:
Edwards: 41%
Clinton: 34%
Obama: 25%
Full story/data here: http://www.southernpoliticalreport.com/ <http://www.southernpoliticalreport.com/>
Julie Simon
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
John Edwards Theme of the Week: The Big Mo!!!!!!!
Yes Ladies and Gentleman, John Edwards has momentum!!!!
It has been a pretty exciting week for the Edwards campai gn. The Senator appears on the cover of Newsweek magazine. He's featured in an article as "The Sleeper" candidate. Edwards has strong support in the rural precincts in Iowa and "under Iowa's arcane caucus rules, a precinct where 25 people show up to vote gets the same number of delegates as a place that packs in 2,500"
On Monday, Iowa first Lady, Mari Culver, endorsed John Edwards and hit the campaign trail with him.
Yesterday, Insider Advantage released a poll putting Senator Edwards in the lead in Iowa with 30% with Sens. Clinton and Obama trailing respectively. Senator Edwards is also the top "second choice" candidate. (Iowa party rules calls for caucus goers whose candidate does not receive 15% to choose another candidate.
With 15 days left until the Iowa caucuses, this is exactly what the Edwards campaign needs for that extra push to victory.
It has been a pretty exciting week for the Edwards campai gn. The Senator appears on the cover of Newsweek magazine. He's featured in an article as "The Sleeper" candidate. Edwards has strong support in the rural precincts in Iowa and "under Iowa's arcane caucus rules, a precinct where 25 people show up to vote gets the same number of delegates as a place that packs in 2,500"
On Monday, Iowa first Lady, Mari Culver, endorsed John Edwards and hit the campaign trail with him.
Yesterday, Insider Advantage released a poll putting Senator Edwards in the lead in Iowa with 30% with Sens. Clinton and Obama trailing respectively. Senator Edwards is also the top "second choice" candidate. (Iowa party rules calls for caucus goers whose candidate does not receive 15% to choose another candidate.
With 15 days left until the Iowa caucuses, this is exactly what the Edwards campaign needs for that extra push to victory.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Tis the season....
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas so to get in the holiday spirit I am posting a clip for what I think is the best Oprah episode ever. Christmas Eve 1990, The Winans Family appeared on Oprah for a Christmas special... Enjoy
Michael Vick, Shirley Franklin, Our Children....
"Michael especially was a role model for the City's underprivileged children. To them, Michael was much more than just a football player. He gave those kids hope."
These are the words Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin wrote in a letter to Judge Henry E. Hudson in defense of Michael Vick.
Mayor Franklin is right. Vick was/is a role model to children in Atlanta and that is why it is important that we must not send the wrong message to our children. The message should continue to be, "You do the crime, You do the time" no matter how much money or fame you have.
Despite anyone's opinion of this case the fact remains that Michael Vick broke the law and must suffer the consequences.
It was disheartening to read that the Mayor is getting involved in this issue. Maybe instead of supporting common criminals, she can write letters and speak out on more important issues such as police corruption, the Atlanta Housing Authority Fiasco, the Beltline's effect on low income residents, or Grady.
I find it deplorable for the leader of our city to event get involved in this garbage.
These are the words Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin wrote in a letter to Judge Henry E. Hudson in defense of Michael Vick.
Mayor Franklin is right. Vick was/is a role model to children in Atlanta and that is why it is important that we must not send the wrong message to our children. The message should continue to be, "You do the crime, You do the time" no matter how much money or fame you have.
Despite anyone's opinion of this case the fact remains that Michael Vick broke the law and must suffer the consequences.
It was disheartening to read that the Mayor is getting involved in this issue. Maybe instead of supporting common criminals, she can write letters and speak out on more important issues such as police corruption, the Atlanta Housing Authority Fiasco, the Beltline's effect on low income residents, or Grady.
I find it deplorable for the leader of our city to event get involved in this garbage.
Monday, September 03, 2007
The People's Hearing on Grady
The Grady Coalition is sponsoring
The People's Hearing on Grady
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Grady Hospital's
Steiner Auditorium
6pm to 8pm
All Grady employees, patients and concerned community members need to attend this hearing to speak out and make a plan to make sure that Grady stays open and is properly funded.
We Are ALL Grady!
The People's Hearing on Grady
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Grady Hospital's
Steiner Auditorium
6pm to 8pm
All Grady employees, patients and concerned community members need to attend this hearing to speak out and make a plan to make sure that Grady stays open and is properly funded.
We Are ALL Grady!
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Did you know? (What the AJC Won't tell you)
• The State DECREASED Grady’s funding this year by $60 million?
• Charity care at Grady INCREASED by $73 million this year?
• County funding has essentially unchanged for years..it’s been FLAT?
• Over 25% of Georgia’s doctors are trained at Grady?
• 900,00 patients visit Grady annually?
• Grady has the largest outpatient dialysis unit in the State?
• Grady is THE hospital when it comes to emergency preparedness (biological and natural disaster)?
Grady has $133 million LESS this year while the number of uninsured continues to climb. The Grady Board is not the problem The problem is the MONEY!
The surrounding counties that utilize Grady need to PAY THEIR BILLS to Grady.
The STATE of GEORGIA which uses Grady as THE Safety Net Health System for all of Georgia needs to FUND GRADY!!
Fulton and Dekalb Counties cannot and should not have to foot the bill for Grady. The Governor and the State Legislature needs to support our Grady Safety Net.
We Are ALL Grady!
• Charity care at Grady INCREASED by $73 million this year?
• County funding has essentially unchanged for years..it’s been FLAT?
• Over 25% of Georgia’s doctors are trained at Grady?
• 900,00 patients visit Grady annually?
• Grady has the largest outpatient dialysis unit in the State?
• Grady is THE hospital when it comes to emergency preparedness (biological and natural disaster)?
Grady has $133 million LESS this year while the number of uninsured continues to climb. The Grady Board is not the problem The problem is the MONEY!
The surrounding counties that utilize Grady need to PAY THEIR BILLS to Grady.
The STATE of GEORGIA which uses Grady as THE Safety Net Health System for all of Georgia needs to FUND GRADY!!
Fulton and Dekalb Counties cannot and should not have to foot the bill for Grady. The Governor and the State Legislature needs to support our Grady Safety Net.
We Are ALL Grady!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Asa Grant Hilliard III 1933 - 2007
Dr. Asa Hilliard passed away Sunday due to malaria while in Egypt. Dr. Hilliard was a giant in many aspects of Academia, particularly in the African American Studies field. Dr. Hilliard was the Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Urban Education at Georgia State University. He will be missed greatly and his accomplishments will not be forgotten.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Michael Vick and Lindsay Lohan
By now, everyone has heard of the Michael Vick dogfighting issue. First let me say, dogfighting is wrong and if Michael Vick was involved, I have no sympathy for him.
I do find it disturbing that Lindsay Lohan is once again in the news after being arrested for driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence, and possession of cocaine. The fact that she has REPEATEDLY put others lives in danger and has faced no real consequences pisses me off. Where are the MADD and other activists on this issue? People can protest because of dogfighting but not when someone puts others lives at risk. Why isn't there an organized movement to protest her new movie coming out? Does anyone see the disparities here??
I do find it disturbing that Lindsay Lohan is once again in the news after being arrested for driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence, and possession of cocaine. The fact that she has REPEATEDLY put others lives in danger and has faced no real consequences pisses me off. Where are the MADD and other activists on this issue? People can protest because of dogfighting but not when someone puts others lives at risk. Why isn't there an organized movement to protest her new movie coming out? Does anyone see the disparities here??
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Genarlow Wilson candlelight vigil
I'm at a candlelight/prayer vigil right now for Genarlow Wilson at the State Capitol. We are gathering and praying every hour on the hour. Stop by the steps of the State Capitol for a while to congregate and pray. Genarlow's case is going before the Supreme Court tomorrow morning at 10. If you plan on attending, get there early. The doors will be closed at 9:45
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Friday, July 13, 2007
George Bush Doesn't Care about Poor People
One in 8 Americans currently lives in poverty. George Bush is ignoring all 37 million of them. We need to stop ignoring poverty—and make ending it a national priority
John Edwards is launching the Road to One America Tour next week to shine a light on the 37 million Americans who live in poverty.
You can help raise awareness simply by texting the word "TOUR" to 30644
Next week during the tour John Edwards will send exclusive audio updates from the road about the people he meets with and the towns he visits to help raise awareness. All you need to do to receive these exclusive updates directly from John is:
Text the word "TOUR" to 30644
- Team Edwards
John Edwards is launching the Road to One America Tour next week to shine a light on the 37 million Americans who live in poverty.
You can help raise awareness simply by texting the word "TOUR" to 30644
Next week during the tour John Edwards will send exclusive audio updates from the road about the people he meets with and the towns he visits to help raise awareness. All you need to do to receive these exclusive updates directly from John is:
Text the word "TOUR" to 30644
- Team Edwards
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
I'm supporting John Edwards, Will You?
I have voiced my support for John Edwards since he announced his candidacy for president. The next week is very important for any campaign. The FEC deadline is just 11 days away and John Edwards needs your help. Can you contribute to his campaign. Every penny helps. If everyone on in my online network (facebook, myspace, etc.) just donates $5 or $10 dollars, we can easily raise $10,000 for Senator Edwards by the June 30th. I'm a firm believer in the Senator's message and think that he can eat any republican in 2008.
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Mike Jacobs....no surprise so what's next
Everyone has heard about Mike Jacobs switching parties by now. That was no surprise and I won't even discuss his reasons. My only question is, who is running against him in '08?
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Genarlow Wilson Prayer Vigil
Join State Senator Vincent Fort along with,
Sen. Emmanuel Jones, SCLC, Rainbow/Push Coalition, GA Coalition for the People's Agenda, NAACP, GABEO, and others for a Prayer Vigil For Genarlow Wilson
When: Today, June 14, 2007
Where: State Capitol Steps
Time: 6:00 PM
For more information, contact Senator Vincent Fort's office at 404-656-6091
Sen. Emmanuel Jones, SCLC, Rainbow/Push Coalition, GA Coalition for the People's Agenda, NAACP, GABEO, and others for a Prayer Vigil For Genarlow Wilson
When: Today, June 14, 2007
Where: State Capitol Steps
Time: 6:00 PM
For more information, contact Senator Vincent Fort's office at 404-656-6091
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
UPDATE: Genarlow Wilson not so free after all
As Everyone probably knows by now, Attorney General Thurbert Baker is appealing the decision to free Genarlow.
Of course, I'm mad as Hell, but I'm not surprised at all. Thurbert, when will you take off the tap shoes and top hat (not a dig at his bad hairpiece) and start doing what's right?
I just left a press conference with Rev. Joseph Lowery, Rev. James Orange, Ms. Janice Mathis of Rainbow/Push, Mr. Edward Dubose of Georgia NAACP, B.J. Bernstein (Genarlow's attorney), Sens. Gail Davenport and Vincent Fort, and Reps. Tyrone Brooks and Randall Mangham where everyone took a vote of No-Confidence of Attorney General Baker and had in hand a letter asking for his resignation.
Random Sidenote: Hillary Clinton Boasts Baker as one of her Georgia Supporters. I'm not sure if that is such a good idea.
Of course, I'm mad as Hell, but I'm not surprised at all. Thurbert, when will you take off the tap shoes and top hat (not a dig at his bad hairpiece) and start doing what's right?
I just left a press conference with Rev. Joseph Lowery, Rev. James Orange, Ms. Janice Mathis of Rainbow/Push, Mr. Edward Dubose of Georgia NAACP, B.J. Bernstein (Genarlow's attorney), Sens. Gail Davenport and Vincent Fort, and Reps. Tyrone Brooks and Randall Mangham where everyone took a vote of No-Confidence of Attorney General Baker and had in hand a letter asking for his resignation.
Random Sidenote: Hillary Clinton Boasts Baker as one of her Georgia Supporters. I'm not sure if that is such a good idea.
Genarlow Wilson Freed!!!
Monroe County Superior Court Judge Thomas Wilson reduced 21 year old Genarlow Wilson's sentence to a misdemeanor today and hopefully will be freed within 48 hours. I'm glad that a judge finally stepped in and did something about this since our "do-nothing" legislature was too busy showing their backsides to get any real legislation passed this year.
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