Tomorrow the first big Flint Health Care Kick-Off is happening. http://blog.mlive.com/get-healthy-in-genesee/2009/06/health_care_reform_the_topic_a.html
Please come and join the conversation to help move our country forward.
Contact: Alex.Karoub@gmail.com
It has been my perception that what has driven some Americans increasingly in the past two decades has been personal greed; greed not for just money but for power, control, influence, domination, security, knowledge, ideology, ..., all for individual or limited closed association/club benefit. That is not only the mentality of individuals, but of people operating in government and business as well.
We now witness the results of greed by a select few:
Corrupt and special interest government officials who set themselves above as aristocrats regulating government for their own investments or hidden ownerships in companies and organizations. Many who also take bribes and illicit favors from corrupt lobbyists.Laws are actually written/drafted by who? Do you really think your legislator, congressman, or senator sits down in front of a computer or uses his own pen and paper? Or, did you think it's his staff? It is lobbyists who actually do 99% of the work; work they have vested interests in, to see it is written the way their 'client' wants it worded. Do you as an individual have lobbyists employed by you? Financial institutions that cheat and steal from the unsuspecting, far beyond the weak laws of usury. Trustworthy? Bank & 'Trust?' Wanna givem another bailout for cheating? It looks like lobbying paid off for the financial 'institutions' (we have all been taught to 'respect?' the term 'institution?', but maybe we are learning). Insurance Companies that 'legally?' bribe law enforcement, judges, and congress/legislators with grants, equipment gifts, perks, and free trips in order to gain unprecedented influence/control -- everything from mandatory laws, to not or barely paying claims, to price fixing, to all sorts of corrupt and unfavorable methods imposed on individuals. Do most people realize that premiums (a name of 'respect?' for monthly payments you are charged) are used by Insurance Companies to pay for -- grants, equipment gifts, perks and trips as payoffs for public laws, regulations, and controls that the public does not want. It is a form of taxation represented/controlled by insurance companies, not taxation with public representation. It's a twisted form of taxation charged by insurance companies. Manufacturing barons who import economic slave labor and outsource to slavery. Pharmaceutical corporations that cover-up sickness and death with misinformation in order to push up profits. Weapons manufacturers that promote violence, war, and enduring sickness. Energy companies that monopolize production/prices and cause destructive environmental damage.American Companies, or those using names, that import/offshore products who turn a deaf ear and blind eye to safety, quality, and poisons.Service providers that care not about consumers but are strictly money driven, with less regard for employees; employees who suffer with unreasonable demands for performance and who are not paid a living wage. Private educational institutions that cater to the wealthy who have abandoned the public. The concept for the masses of "let them eat cake"; they will eventually go away from malnutrition of education because it will make them perish; and, those who survive can be the servants. Suburban Public School administrators in growing housing markets whose actual and hidden agendas are to serve land developers and government aristocrats. They play statistical number games made of fudge, intentionally choking out struggling students by actually encouraging students to drop out or be 'home schooled' by mom or dad. That's how suburban schools 'look' more attractive to potential home buyers, with faked academic 'success' -- faking the 'No Child Left Behind' statistics, a real game, using kids as pawns. But aristocrats brag, statistically they look like they have done a good enough job to re-elect them. And, most importantly to them, they can continue to reap the profits from either the land they own or are financially connected with.Inner City School administrators in decaying areas that hopelessly cope with being under funded, attracting the poorest quality teachers. Children do not choose to be born into poor families, or choose uncaring parents, nor do they choose parents that are ignorant and uneducated. Do these kids have the hope of opportunity? They are pushed aside as the burdens of a greedy society, in hopes they are not seen nor heard from now or later in life -- good to be used as the pawns in wars, or workers for catering to the wealthy though. Employees of city/county/state/fed. institutions (schools, universities, jails, prisons, leases/sales of buildings to Gov., contracted services, hospitals, VA facilities,...) who take kickbacks and gifts, in return for higher costs and sweetheart deals with companies often owned by or financially benefiting government aristocrats.Major colleges and universities chasing the buck by catering to overseas students. They somehow brag of a 40% to 60% foreign enrollment, while American students grasp for help and aid. Community colleges that are given the leftovers in funds, coping with unrealistic expectations of graduating students or preparing them for major colleges. Even with 100% tuition/books paid, it is unrealistic to expect students to juggle working full time jobs (for food and living) while going to school and studying full time. It is not surprising to see such an astronomically high dropout rate in America. Capitalist have made it clear to students, not to have hopes that are too costly; or, they will import already educated talent. Do wealthy capitalist require students in their families to work full time at low paying jobs while pursuing higher education's? Maybe they simply know it's a story made up for the 'less fortunate', like a fairytale dream, achieved by one to two percent and used as shining examples, stories told to pacify the masses. Those with capital also know, they can hire a well enough educated dropout at a reduced rate to do the job of a graduate, a real bargain. …
We could each recite instances far beyond this short list, and it is all for greed. People’s greed has been rooting through our nation and causing so much destruction. Certainly money has been a primary instrument of their greed, but their other instruments of power, control, influence, domination, security, knowledge, ideology, … have all been used to chip away and damage each of us who together form our great nation. With renewed vision and focused determination we will heal and rebuild to become more active and much stronger.
To learn more details, you can read my other three blogs about 1) Educational Devastation, The Need for an Entirely New System, 2) The Auto Industry, A Few of My Personal Experiences, and 3) Invention, Innovation, and Education.
Blog members can reply here, or anyone is welcome to contact me at: Alex.Karoub@gmail.com
Tomorrow's the last day before Election Day, and our offices will be humming with activity. We hope you can join us at some of these events:
At 11:30 pm, on the eve of election day, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. Senator Carl Levin, and Denise Ilitch, Candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents will join students and supporters for a “Midnight Madness,” Get Out the Vote Rally for Barack Obama in Ann Arbor. The rally will also feature a musical performance by Ann Arbor’s own “My Dear Disco.” Join Governor Granholm, Senator Levin, and Denise Ilitch at 11:30 in the Michigan Union Ballroom for the event!
Also, Lt. Governor John Cherry will appear at several events tomorrow:
12:15 pm Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. CherryCapitol Coney Island4021 Van Slyke RdFlint, MI 2:30 pm Plant Gate Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. CherryTRW Automotive2328 E Genesee AveSaginaw, MI 3:30 pm Canvass Kick-Off with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry UAW Local 4672104 Farmer StSaginaw, MI
Stop in one of our sixty-plus offices tomorrow!
Focus: for kids of all ages,
the message is simple... don't lie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUHYOmQCnS8From Flint Michigan, David Kimber, from " Give A Hoot Don't Pollute " writer of "The Ballad of "Woodsy The Owl" now an elementary school teacher with a big musical heart for the kids, co-wrote "Obama Says Don't Lie" , recorded, produced and sang the song.
Co writer Richard Vaughn, ( Author of Eagle Boy ) adds a whimsical edifying look at the present state of the USA. the New Jerselum Baptist Choir of Flint Michigan, lends their brillant voices on the sound track.
Produced by Howl-larious.comCopyright ASCAPwww.MusicThatTeaches.com
We have events going on all over the state tomorrow, and all 60+ of our Campaign for Change offices will be buzzing with activity - why not stop in to see what's going on? Whatever amount of time you're able to spend will make a difference on Election Day. This election is so important, for Michigan and for our future, so don't just sit on the sidelines!
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 2:45pm Phone Bank with Lieutenant Governor John D. CherryAcross from Campaign for Change Office7 North SaginawPontiac, MI 4:00pm Canvass Kick-Off with Former Governor Jim Blanchard, Wayne County Sherriff Warren EvansCampaign for Change Office Headquarters2875 W. Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 4:00 pm Canvass Kick-Off with Michigan AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney15031 Michigan AvenueE. Dearborn, MI 4:00pm Canvass Kick-Off with Governor Wayne State Paul Massaron, State Board of Education Vice President John AustinCWA Local 400917233 W. Ten Mile RoadSouthfield, MI4:00 pm Canvass Kick-Off with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer Flint Campaign for Change Office 877 E. 5th Ave. Flint, MI 48503
4:00 pm Canvass Kick-Off with Michigan Change To Win President Phil ThompsonIBEW Local 6655205 S. Pennsylvania Ave.Lansing, MI 4:45 pm Phone Bank with Wayne State Governor Paul Massaron, State Board of Education Vice President John AustinSouthfield Campaign for Change Office18284 W. Ten Mile RoadSouthfield, MI 5:15pm Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. CherrySaginaw Campaign for Change Office122 N. Michigan Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602 5:30 pm Bay City Democrats GOTV Dinner with Lt. Governor John D. Cherry, Congressman Bart Stupak, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark BrewerUAW Local 362 Hall4427 Wilder RoadBay City, MI
Should Obama be elected president, it would be a historic day -- the fullest realization of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of an America where we are judged by the content of our character rather than the color of our skin. That would be a breathtaking moment, one that many Americans never thought they'd live to see. But that moment will quickly give way to the challenge of governing a nation in deeply troubling times. We endorse BARACK OBAMA, seeing him as the better choice to guide America at this critical juncture in history. (read the entire endorsement in today's Flint Journal)
We hope you can join us in Flint tomorrow for a special Get Out The Vote reception with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and State Representative Brenda Clack. We're not slowing down one bit in Michigan, and are taking nothing for granted -- that's why we hope you can join us tomorrow in Flint!
Thursday, October 23, 2008 Get Out The Vote reception with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and State Representative Brenda Clack6:00 p.m.The Village Banquet CenterG-5244 N. Saginaw St.(north of Carpenter Rd.)Flint, MI 48505
Flint native, MSU basketball great (and current member of the Milwaukee Bucks) Charlie Bell needs you to go vote on November 4! Visit voteforchange.com to find out how to vote early or absentee, and to find your polling place (you can even get directions!)
With 18 days left until Election Day, the Michigan Campaign for Change is moving full speed ahead! This weekend, we're opening a new office in Northwest Detroit, to add to our over sixty offices throughout Michigan. The new Northwest Detroit Campaign for Change office is just another example of Barack's continued commitment to working for every single Michigan vote, because our middle class families can't afford more of the same. Organizers in the office will work with supporters in the community to build support for Barack and other local candidates.
All across Michigan this weekend, including at the new Northwest Detroit office, volunteers will hit the streets and the phone lines to talk to voters about how an Obama-Biden administration will turn Michigan's economy around to provide the change we need. Visit one of our sixty offices around Michigan to join this incredible movement for change! Barack needs you - who this campaign is all about! Visit a Campaign for Change office this weekend:
Saturday, October 18
Inkster Canvass Kick-Off with House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, DNC Committeewoman Debbie Dingell, Inkster Mayor Hilliard Hampton, and other elected officials and community leaders9:45 a.m.Hospitality Café27440 Inkster Rd.Inkster, MI
Office Opening, Canvass, and Phone Bank Kick-Off10:00 a.m.Northwest Detroit Campaign for Change Office19512 LivernoisDetroit, MI
10:00 a.m.Detroit Campaign for Change Headquarters2875 W. Grand Blvd.Detroit, MI
10:00 a.m.Marquette Campaign for Change Office121 Washington St.Marquette, MI
10:00 a.m.Traverse City Campaign for Change Office1105 E. 8th St.Traverse City, MI
10:00 a.m.Flint Campaign for Change Office877 E. 5th Ave.Flint, MI
10:00 a.m.Jackson Campaign for Change Office634 N. Mechanic St.Jackson, MI
10:00 a.m.Lansing Campaign for Change Office505 N. Capitol Ave.Lansing, MI
10:00 a.m.Grand Rapids Campaign for Change Office1433 Wealthy St.Grand Rapids, MI
10:00 a.m.Kalamazoo Campaign for Change Office617 W. Portage St.Kalamazoo, MI
Canvass Kick-Off with DNC Vice-Chair Susie Turnbull1:30 p.m.Birmingham Campaign for Change Office1025 E. Maple Rd.Birmingham, MI
Barack Obama, I am a 16 year old young man from Flint, Michigan. I just stopped by to say you have truly made a great effect on my life. I used to fight a lot, now I can say I haven't been in a fight for at least three months, so thank you Barack Obama.
