
Is anyone really surprised that the King of Harlem, Rep. Charles Rangel is planning another run for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Rangel has already been censured by his peers for messy ethics violations including not paying all of his taxes and improper use of his office. Rangel fought tooth and nail to avoid the censure, calling in universally respected friends like Rep. John Lewis of Georgia to speak on his behalf.
It did no good. And that was a good thing because no matter how long one has served, how much power they have amassed or how many friends they have accumulated over the years, when a congressman's hand gets caught in the cookie jar, it needs to get smacked -- hard.
But now, what else does Rangel have to fear? Congress has imposed its punishment. Rangel took it. So why not put his name on the ballot again for another term?
Some might argue that Rangel is beginning to look like that party guest that doesn't know when to leave the shindig. That might be true. But isn't up to some Harlem politician to mount a viable challenge to topple Rangel from his perch?
Is there no candidate in all of Harlem ready to raise the issues, tackle the problems, answer the voters and debate the incumbent?
Here is another factor that favors Rangel running again.
The voters of Harlem knew all about Rangel's misdeeds prior to the last election. And virtually the entire Democratic establishment, including President Obama, leaned on Rangel to get out of the race.
Not only did Rangel fight on. With the ethics charges over his head, he won reelection.
So its clear that Charlie Rangel sees the Harlem congressional district as his very own. And it's up to a worthy candidate there to prove him wrong.
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By: Brady on 2/16/2011 7:26PM
if Rangell is who they want, have at it.
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By: tired of POOR ME attitude on 2/17/2011 2:04PM
Look at his supporters, they will vote him in they like corrupt people obviously.
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By: cole on 2/18/2011 10:02AM
But did Rangel do a good job while a Representative.
I remember hearing Rangel say that he told Obama
before Obama made the decision to run, "Now is the time for you to run for President. Don't let this opportunity pass you by because it may not be available again." And we all know that Obama decided to run and he won. Rangel was right.
Could that be why they went after Rangel so hard? They've known about Rangel's finances for years and turned the other way.
But now are they after Obama's past and current supporters? This is something to think about.
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By: michael lofton on 2/17/2011 7:53PM
http://againstallodds.blogtownhall.com/
The Black Community's New Slave Masters are its’ Own Incompetent and treasonous Black leaders, elected officials such as Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas who have contempt for the Rule of Law, Oath of Office, the Constitution, etc.
2nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas Disregards the Rule of Law, the Constitution and Oath of Office!
Date: February 15, 2011, Testimony to LA County Board of Supervisors
My 30 year employment with the LADWP as Senior Electrical Mechanic ended on March 12, 2009, minus all LADWP retirement benefits. Any man with less than independent means must have income.
On December 12, 2010, I was served a summons by one of my creditors for the money I owed him in Limited Liability Case 10K18049. I filed in court and served on the plaintiff my answer to the complaint acknowledging the debt, which I cannot pay unless I receive my LADWP retirement benefits. That same service contained a document asking the court to take judicial notice of Los Angeles Superior Court case #895188: Lofton v. LAUSD, another case to which the defendants have admitted to guilt to each and every allegation.
The court set January 27, 2011 as the date to appear with my answer, case #10K18049.
On January 19, 2011 the plaintiff in case #10K18049, and the interested parties- Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa- were served with the notice of hearing on January 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM in department 77 of the court house located at 111 N. Hill Street; Los Angeles, CA.
Sometime between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on January 19, 2011, LADWP water utility workers removed LADWP’s water meter and installed a tamper-proof plug on the utility source, leaving me without a source of water to my residence.
On January 27, 2011, neither the plaintiff nor the interested parties appeared in court in case 10K18049, where there are no issues in dispute.
Consequently, on January 30, 2011, I forwarded by first-class mail my (proposed) Judgment and Order, case #10K18049 to the judge of the court, the Honorable Steven Kleifield.
On February 8, 2011, I served my proposed judgment and order by first-class mail on the plaintiff and the interested parties Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
Michael L. Lofton
P.S. (I made one mistake in the delivery by stating Department 7, instead of 77, but everything else is accurate)
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(not included in the testimony presented, but also related case BC 385899 vs the perjured testimony of Deputy City Attorney Lisa Berger, Senior Electrical Mechanic, Electrical Mechanic, Apprentice Electrical Repairer, Electrical Craft Helper, and Steam Plant Assistant, are not commercial truck driving positions. Throughout my 30 year career with the LADWP I have yet to hold any position as a commercial truck driver)
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“The Job of the Congressman”
“There are cases where an individual has been wrongfully treated by his government and about the only way, unless the individual resorts to court, and even in some cases the courts are not able to give proper relief, the only area or avenue open to the individual is through his representative. When you find a bona fide error has been made, I suggest that you make a maximum effort to remedy it. This I feel is a vital and important function of those of us in the House of Representatives”.
Authors: Donald G. Tacheron and Morris Udall, from the book entitled, “The Job of the Congressman”, pages 65 and 66.
(The above excerpt “The Job of the Congressman” holds true for any elected office holder, and/or U.S. citizen.)
Los Angeles County Charter, ARTICLE I, NAME AND RIGHTS OF THE COUNTY, Section 1:
“The County of Los Angeles, as it now exists, is a body corporate and politic,and as such has all the powers specified by the constitution and laws of the State of California, and by this Charter,and such other powers as are necessarily implied.”
2nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas is mandated by law and sworn under oath to uphold the LA County Charter and the California Constitution, to serve law abiding taxpaying residents within the 2nd District.
The testimony of February 15, 2011 and the “Job of a Congressman” was read by Michael L. Lofton during the LA County Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, Item 61, Public Comments, specifically targeting 2nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas.
Thus far, be it written correspondence, formal verbal statements to 2nd District LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas at board meetings 2nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas has yet to respond, function, and/or competently serve his constituency!
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U.S. Constitution:
14th Amendment: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
California Constitution: Article 1, Declaration of Rights
Section 1: All men are by nature free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
Section. 2: All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people, and they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it.
Section 3: The State of California is an inseparable part of the American Union, and the Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land.
Section 10: The people shall have the right to freely assemble together to consult for the common good, to instruct their Representatives, and petition the Legislature (any and every elected official) for redress of grievances.
Etc.....
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By: cole on 2/19/2011 9:27AM
I once heard someone say,,,,"if we elect a Black Politician they may steal," and the response was
"The White Politician has been stealing for years," what's the difference.
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By: Michael Lofton on 8/22/2011 2:40PM
Attention: Ms. Frances Rice, Esquire, Chairman National Black Republican Association
http://www.nationalblackrepublicans.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=contactus.thankYou&
"OBAMA AND PLANTATION POLITICS" by Frances Rice
http://www.personal.psu.edu/glm7/m502.htm
http://www.ceyseau.net/IneptElectedOfficials.html
Indeed President Barack Obama, other misfit elected Black leaders and no good U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas want to make U.S. born descendants of slaves "fodder" for the system.
The most important function of every elected official is exercising his or her oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution, the "Bill of Rights"., etc
In addition to what you state, President Obama and/or other treasonous elected Black leaders are doing more harm to U.S. born descendants of slaves Black community than all the years of "Jim Crow", any "David Duke" KKK member etc., by not competently representing law abiding U.S. born Black people, other law abiding U.S. citizens, and/or legal immigrants.
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By: Michael Lofton on 8/22/2011 2:43PM
Kwame Kilpatrick's Mom Talkin About "Yall'z Boy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFunr5TAlMA
Obama Endorses Kwame Kilpatrick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZNvC_-RW2Q
Detroit Mayor Lies Under Oath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxQF_su2du0&feature=related
"I think the Brother was Rail Roaded ,this is a Strong Young man who should be reelected, Go for it Kwame"
Railroaded?????????
....and flocks of birds fly backwards against a strong tail wind too..........
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By: Michael Lofton on 8/22/2011 2:49PM
http://www.bvblackspin.com/2011/08/02/the-drug-war-jim-crow-in-the-age-of-obama/7#commentsInline
”The Drug War: Jim Crow in the Age of Obama" by The BV Staff on Aug 2nd 2011, Black Voices Black Spin
Indeed "Jim Crow", "Black Code Law Enforcement", etc., has more to do with the ineptness of the NAACP and the contempt that our own elected Black leaders have for the rule of law, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, etc.
".......Bachman would just as soon see Black Folks back in slavery!!" by kocolate
.......more likely no good President Barack Obama, Kwame Kilpatrick, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and/or other misfit sellout elected Black leaders fit that description.
"OBAMA AND PLANTATION POLITICS" by Frances Rice
http://www.personal.psu.edu/glm7/m502.htm
http://www.ceyseau.net/IneptElectedOfficials.html
Indeed President Barack Obama, Kwame Kilpatrick other misfit elected Black leaders and no good U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas want to make U.S. born descendants of slaves "fodder" for the system.
The most important function of every elected official is exercising his or her oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution, the "Bill of Rights"., etc., in behalf of his or her constituency.
In addition President Obama, the Felon Kwame Kilpatrick and/or other treasonous elected Black leaders are doing more harm to U.S. born descendants of slaves Black community than all the years of "Jim Crow", any "David Duke" KKK member etc., by not competently representing law abiding U.S. born Black people, other U.S. citizens and legal immigrants.
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