CBC Members Push For Re-election Just To Warm Seats On Capitol Hill (Personal Gain) & Help Keep Most BLACK People As A Permanent American Under Class.
That Is Unless You Fit Into Their Personal Inner Circles.
More Poor BLACK People = More Social Safety Net Programs = More BLACK Social Worker Jobs For Friends Of BLACK Congress Members.
Versus....
More BLACK Entrepreneurs & More BLACK Tech Start-Up Owners Which = More JOBS For BLACK & Latinos = Self-Sufficiency = Fewer BLACK People Living Off The Federal Government.
I Will Support Pres. Obama's Re-election, However I Haven't Yet Decided The Political Fate Of Most BLACK Congressional Democrats.
Do They Actually Deserve My Valuable BLACK Vote?
For What????
Excuse Me If I Sound Somewhat Cynical About The Congressional BLACK Caucus.
I Promise To Cheer Up When The Number Of BLACK Entrepreneurs & BLACK Tech Start-Up Owners, Surpasses The Number Of BLACK People On Unemployment, Welfare, Food Stamps & Those Working For Someone Else Rather Than Work For Themselves.
Miami, Florida
August 22-23
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Host
Job Fair – James L. Knight Center, Downtown Miami
400 SE 2nd Avenue # 3, Miami, FL 33131-2116
Town Hall – Mount Herman AME Church
17800 Northwest 25th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056-3656
Town Hall: August 22, 6:00pm -8:00pm
Job Fair: August 23, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Los Angeles, California
August 30-31
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Host
Crenshaw Christian Center
West 7901 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044
Town Hall: August 30, 6:00pm -8:00pm
Job Fair: August 31, 9:00am – 5:00pm
On Monday, Miami is the focus of two days of Congressional Black Caucus attention on a now-familiar subject: the jobs deficit in the African-American community.
Miami is the fourth stop on the Congressional Black Caucus "For the People" Jobs Initiative, which includes a series of town halls and job fairs in five U.S. cities. Previous stops in Cleveland, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan and Atlanta, Georgia have attracted thousands of job seekers, along with sometimes anxious town hall crowds.
Miami's town hall, which takes place at 6 p.m. at Mount Herman AME Church in Miami Gardens, was set to include several Caucus members, along with Don Graves, the Executive Director of the White House Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.
MSNBC anchor Tamron Hall will moderate.
Miami's event is a two-day affair, with a job fair planned for Tuesday, at the James L. Knight Center downtown.
Previous town halls have featured some tough rhetoric from CBC members, particularly California Rep. Maxine Waters, who in Detroit said black America could "unleash" the caucus to get tougher with the president. The rhetoric was less fiery at the Atlanta town hall, but Miami faces a tough job market, particularly for African-Americans.
Miami-Dade County's unemployment rate stood at 13 percent July, nearly three points higher than the statewide unemployment rate. And the jobless rate in predominantly black neighborhoods like Liberty City, Miami Gardens and Little Haiti are estimated to be significantly higher.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), the leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, who earlier in the day called the emerging debt ceiling deal a "sugar-coated Satan sandwich," stood by his criticism in an interview with MSNBC following Obama's announcement of the deal.
"We lost this early on," Cleaver said. "I came back to Washington at the beginning of the year thinking we were going to create jobs, and we allowed the national discourse to change from jobs to the debt, and so right now there's very little we can do."
"If I were a Republican, I would be dancing in the streets," he said. "I don't have any idea what the Republicans wanted that they didn't get. And I can't tell you anything that Democrats got out of this deal, except that we're probably going to prevent the nation from crashing."
The nation’s political leaders agreed on Sunday to spend and invest less money in the American economy, a step that economists said risks the reversal of a faltering recovery, in the hope of improving the nation’s long-term prosperity.
The emerging outlines of a deal to cut spending by at least $2.4 trillion over 10 years, with a multibillion-dollar down payment later this year, would complete an about-face in the federal government’s role from outsize spending in the immediate aftermath of the recession to outsize cuts in the future.
Last week brought the disconcerting news that the economy grew no faster than the population during the first six months of the year, in part because of spending cuts by state and local governments. Now the federal government is cutting, too.
“Unemployment will be higher than it would have been otherwise,” Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive of the bond investment firm Pimco, said Sunday on ABC. “Growth will be lower than it would be otherwise. And inequality will be worse than it would be otherwise.”
He added, “We have a very weak economy, so withdrawing more spending at this stage will make it even weaker.”
The agreement would end months of single-minded debate about the federal debt that has diverted Washington’s attention from broader economic questions, and indeed threatened the health of financial markets as investors watched and wondered whether the United States might really decide, quite voluntarily, to leave some bills unpaid.
If both chambers of Congress give their approval by Tuesday night, the government will have averted the danger of a self-inflicted financial crisis, but only at the expense of public confidence in its ability to address the nation’s broader economic malaise.
The looming challenges include a renewal of the standoff over the federal budget at the end of September, and the scheduled expiration at the end of 2012 of the broad tax cuts passed during the administration of President George W. Bush.
President Obama said Sunday night that the deal “begins to lift the cloud of debt and the cloud of uncertainty that hangs over the economy.” He added that political leaders now “should be devoting all of our time” to the nation’s broader economic challenges.
But economists say the deal could complicate that task. There is broad agreement that the United States needs to pay down its debts, but most economists say the government should have waited a year or more for the economy to strengthen.
“We sure missed a big window of opportunity to reduce our debt in those strong years when asset prices were booming,” said Carmen Reinhart, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and co-author of “This Time Is Different,” a history of debt crises. “Instead we’re stuck trying to do it now, when the economy is so weak.”
The economy grew at an annual rate of only 0.8 percent during the first half of the year. Millions of homes remain empty. Twenty-five million Americans could not find full-time jobs last month. And even without the debt ceiling deal, federal spending is in rapid decline. Little remains of the federal stimulus money. Payroll tax cuts are set to expire at the end of the year.
The combination of the budget-cutting government’s plans and the grim economic news is likely to increase pressure on the Federal Reserve, which will hold a scheduled meeting on Aug. 9, to reconsider its declaration earlier this summer that it has done enough to aid the economic recovery.
After four years of extraordinary efforts to promote growth, including a continuing campaign to hold down interest rates for at least a few more months, officials at the central bank say they are reluctant to do more. But the Fed’s chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, said if the economy deteriorates and there is a growing risk of deflation or a broad decline in prices, policy makers could act.
The Fed’s options include pledging to maintain low interest rates for a specified period of time or increasing its holding of government debt in a bid to further reduce rates.
“It’s difficult to find a textbook to tell you what should you do now,” said Torsten Slok, chief international economist at Deutsche Bank.
The Republican authors of the debt ceiling deal say that cutting the size of government will increase economic growth down the road because federal borrowing soaks up money otherwise available to private businesses and federal spending distributes that money inefficiently.
Some conservative economists argue that even the immediate impact of a deal could be positive. Classic economic theory holds that people respond to the growth of government by spending less of their own money, because they assume that taxes will increase. A reduction in the federal debt therefore should encourage people to spend more of their money.
“From an accounting point of view, it seems obvious that you would reduce G.D.P. if you cut government spending,” said Randall Kroszner, an economics professor at the University of Chicago and a former Fed governor appointed by Mr. Bush. “But the key is really the impact on consumption and investment. If you reduce government spending and if people think that reduces uncertainty about the tax burden down the line, they may be more comfortable with spending.”
Economists who have examined the historical record, however, say the evidence is clear that the immediate impact of spending cuts outweighs any short-term benefits to confidence.
“When you look at the history of these things, the finding is that we shouldn’t be kidding ourselves,” said Paolo Mauro, chief of the fiscal affairs department at the International Monetary Fund and the editor of a book of case studies, “Chipping Away at Public Debt.” “When you do fiscal adjustment in the near term, it does have an adverse impact on economic growth.”
Northrop Grumman, a major military contractor, is a case in point. The company said Wednesday that second-quarter sales were depressed by the confusion in Washington.
“Uncertainties surrounding the debt ceiling and future defense budgets caused our customers to move more slowly and spend more conservatively,” the chief executive, Wesley G. Bush, told analysts. “We did not see the recovery in spending that one might have expected.”
The deal on the table on Sunday, however, is likely to include reductions in defense spending.
The broader impact depends on the details. The cuts stretch over a decade, and the White House has pushed to limit the impact by delaying the largest cuts, giving the economy time to recover. And the value of federal spending also varies widely. Some spending is wasteful.
“Cutting infrastructure spending is generally thought to be a bad idea, but if that money was being spent on a bridge to nowhere, it’s not so concerning,” Mr. Mauro said.
Another feature that could limit the economic impact is an agreement to negotiate more than half of the cuts over the next several months. Ms. Reinhart said countries often did the greatest economic damage by agreeing on cuts at the 11th hour, in the desperate rush to complete a deal, without sufficient attention to the particulars.
“That’s when politicians make the worst decisions often — they cut the things that would yield short-term revenues,” Ms. Reinhart said. “They cut discretionary spending in the ways that if you really thought about it, they wouldn’t do it that way.”
Here we go again on this issue. Hopefully it will be the last time.
Although I and many other African-Americans agree wholeheartedly with the Congressional Black Caucus' attempt to capture Pres. Obama's attention as it relates to helping Black Communities which have suffered much more so than White Communities in this terrible Recession, the Obama Administration appears to be playing "dirty politics" by reversing the CBC's newsworthy concerns.
Now it seems as if Obama's Administration appears to be trying to make the CBC look like a bunch of whining, immature Politicians unwilling to work along with his agenda to help our hurting Economy bounce back.
Thus the CBC's cries for help have fallen upon death ears.
Its very obvious Obama is Black as his light complexion can't hide his Black genealogy by no means.
No personal offense but Pres. Barack Obama seems to have forgotten he is still a Black man who despite having a White Mother, did NOT grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth.
For him to ignore the current plight of HIS Black Community (yes its HIS Black Community because he's our country's President), is just a shame and disgrace.
Continuing to compare Black America's brutal Economic Hardship with White America's less harsh circumstances, is alienating Pres. Obama from his Black Voters.
What is Rahm Emanuel's solution to circumventing this potentially Politically dangerous situation?
Directing White Voters anger over Obama's Policies into frustration towards our nation's "Whining, Complaining, Ungrateful Blacks".
The end result:
White Voters will sympathize with Pres. Obama and hate or dislike Blacks. At least this way Obama won't lose his White Voter support of which he seemingly cherishes much more so than Black Voters.
And...if White America blames Black America for our country's problems, no one will focus on HIS Policies right?
Pres. Obama is a Slick, Professional Politician and nothing more.
Did you think he could spend all those years in Chicago and not learn anything or that he would be able to avoid the stench of "Chicago's Way" from contaminating his soul at all?
Come on people be real!
Haven't you noticed everything President Obama does seems to be for Political purposes ONLY?
If keeping White Voters happy to secure their ballots in 2012 means more than helping America's severely wounded Black Communities, than so be it!
Please understand that I'm NOT opposed to White America, nor am I writing this post to encourage or create Militant Black behavior toward White citizens.
I'm just stating a plain fact whether anyone chooses to agree with my opinion or not.
Earlier this year I was 100% behind Pres. Obama and his Policies but since he now appears to be throwing Black Voters, Senior Citizens, Middle Class and Low Income Voters under the bus, my support for his Administration is waning.
Going forward I would suggest to Congressional Black Caucus members that as it relates to helping America's Black Community, they stop attempting to get Obama's attention.
Instead channel their Energies and Political Clout into fighting for Equality within their own districts.
Congressional Black Caucus members should do more for their communities by directing Federal Funds to credible, HONEST organizations within those communities thus ensuring their Constituents receive the help they so desperately need.
CBC members should also use a percentage of their Campaign funds to set up additional Political offices in those communities so their Constituents will have more access to them.
After all Visibility never hurts any Politician.
Last but not least, Congressional Black Caucus members should begin to put their Votes where their complaints are.
If CBC members truly believe Pres. Obama's Administration is intentionally ignoring Blacks, Senior Citizens, Middle Class and Low Income citizens, than why are they continuing to vote for his Policies???
That just doesn't make sense!
No wonder Pres. Obama isn't taking them seriously!
Since they are continuing to vote for his Policies despite their concerns, he sees their attempts to get his attention as "Fake Smoke & Mirrors".
Its no secret many CBC members are up for re-election in 2010, so are their complaints about Obama's Administration just for show or to appease Black Voters?
Either shut up and keep voting for President Obama's Policies or put your votes where your concerns are by becoming more focused on your districts and STOP voting for Obama's Policies.
If CBC members don't have the guts to NOT vote for Pres. Obama's Policies, than shut up!
With this I say Congressional Black Caucus members should leave Pres. Obama alone, go back to THEIR communities, roll up their sleeves and get in the trenches with THEIR Constituents.
Whatever happened to being a Community Organizer?
Isn't that part of what being a Politician is all about?
That's right CBC members! Stop Whining and put forth some action.
Quit the "Political Gimmicks"!
Isn't Pres. Obama the First Black President in American history?
Think about what you are demonstrating to our Minority Youth?
Stop giving White America something else to point fingers and laugh at! (Black Leader against Black Leader)
Either you support Pres. Obama or you don't. You can't have it both ways!
If you don't support Pres. Obama's agenda, be Man or Woman enough to back up your claims or decision not to vote for his Policies with logical, truthful arguments.
In fact neither Pres. Obama nor the CBC can have it both ways.
Congressional Black Caucus members should NOT be throwing Pres. Obama's administration under the bus to save their Political Careers.
By the same token Pres. Obama should NOT be throwing Congressional Black Caucus members or Black Voters under the bus to save his.
If Pres. Obama's heart, motives and agenda isn't for helping "the people" (ALL people), God will soon expose him and than it will be up to ALL people (including Black Voters) to see if he deserves another term in the Oval office.
So stop the drama and move on!
Congress, America needs your help.
Help from ALL of you. Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Independents, etc.
Congressional Black Caucus members continued to air their differences with the Obama administration on Sunday.
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said that the administration hasn't done enough to target the African-American community when drafting economic recovery plans. African Americans, she said, have suffered a “devastation” during the economic downturn unlike the pain felt in other communities.
“When you have disproportionate pain, when you have the kind of devastation that we’re having in our community….You have to target legislation and actions so that you can deal with that devastation,” Waters said on TV One's "Washington Watch." “You have two sick patients. One has pneumonia and one has a cold. You don’t give aspirin to the one with pneumonia.”
Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) agreed.
“It’s absolutely ludicrous to us that most Americans took a haircut in the recession,” Cleaver said. “African Americans took a beheading. To say that we’re going to ignore the community in terms of doing damage, but to say that we’re not going to target them [in the recovery is] ludicrous.”
But members took care not to take shots at Obama himself, and also stressed that they want to work with the administration, despite warnings earlier this month that they might team up with Republicans on key legislation.
“There’s no rift between the Congressional Black Caucus and the president and the administration,” said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.). “I believe the president gets it.”
“We’re not taking on this president. We want to help him,” Waters said.
Added Cleaver, “This has nothing to do with the White House.”
Welcome to the BLACK POLITICAL BUZZ Blog. (Established 2008)
My name is Laurel. (Author & Publisher)
I Blog with a focus on POLITICS, Business, and occasionally Entertainment.
FACTS ABOUT LAUREL:
Wife,
Mother of a U.S. Soldier,
Sister,
Woman of GOD,
Loyal Friend,
Creative,
Blood-related to a nationally known Charlotte Politician.
Black Female, Intelligent,
Married,
Love to Travel,
Credentialed by the RNC and DNC.
Political Blogger/ Commentator
Grassroots Activist,
PROFESSIONAL STATUS:
Credential Political Blogger/ Commentator,
Registered Independent Voter
Original Native of BROOKLYN, NY
Currently reside in CHARLOTTE, NC
I’m Nice but don’t get it twisted because my Mind is Sharp!
Since You’ve Chosen to Visit and Read the Contents of this Blog by Personal Choice, and of Your Own Free Will,
Please don’t ask me to Compensate you for Expressing individual commentary/ Posted Articles, which are protected by the First Amendment, citing Freedom of Speech & Freedom of Expression.
No Intentionally Malicious Slander, Libel or Defamation of Character content will be published and I will always Credit all Sources.
NOTE TO ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS, APPOINTED OFFICIALS & PUBLIC FIGURES:
Per the Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Case: 1964 case of New York Times v. Sullivan………
The Public has a Right to Criticize the People who Govern them, so the least Protection from Defamation is given to Public Officials. When officials are accused of something that involves their behavior in office, they have to prove all of the above elements of defamation and they must also prove that the defendant acted with “actual malice.” (For a definition of actual malice, see the “History of Defamation and the First Amendment, below.”)
People who aren’t Elected but who are Still Public Figures because they are influential or famous — like Actors, Actresses, Movie Stars, Singers & Entertainers, Journalists, TV Hosts, Bloggers, etc., — also have to Prove that Defamatory statements were made with Actual Malice, in most cases.
To the Associated Press and other Media Organizations:
When I use your Content Links., I’m also citing the Fair Use Doctrine (Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107) for further Copyright permission.
Posts and Links published on Black Political Buzz are not endorsed by Black Political Buzz Blog Author Laurel’s Employer, nor the Employers of other Black Political Buzz employees.
This includes Links, Posts and Comments posted on Black Political Buzz’s Facebook and Twitter account pages.
Comments, Links and Opinions of site visitors are Independently-Owned and not endorsed by Black Political Buzz employees, Blog Author Laurel or Laurel’s Employer.)
(No Personal Offense intended) Please know that Black Political Buzz is not responsible for nor do I endorse Requests for Donations from Third Parties on this Blog.
I will Only Endorse Requests for Donations made on behalf of BLACK POLITICAL BUZZ Blog for Business Purposes & Operating Expenses.
I will also Only Endorse Requests for Donations on behalf of Legitimate Politicians and Legitimate Political Candidates. PERIOD!!
If anyone else or another Organization wishes to post a link to Request Donations, I am NOT endorsing ANY of those Requests!
Unless I receive a personal Request to do so and I have Professionally Confirmed that the Third Party Organization or Charity is indeed a Legitimate Entity.
NOTE: Anyone who chooses to give to any Third Party Organization NOT Endorsed by BLACK POLITICAL BUZZ is doing so at his or her own risk.
BLACK POLITICAL BUZZ does NOT Discriminate against Politicians, Political Candidates, Organizations or Charities based on Race, Color, Nationality, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Faith, Disability, Political Affiliation, Creed, Education, Social Status, Age.
This disclaimer applies to ANY and All requests for Donations on this Blog. Thanks for understanding. Again No Personal Offense intended.
For Story Tips….Corrections…….. or Requests for Endorsements:
Please contact me via e-mail: blackpoliticalbuzz@gmail.com
or via my Facebook page: facebook.com/blackpoliticalbuzz
Thanks for stopping by
God Bless
Laurel @BLACK POLITICAL BUZZ
LINKS: POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE & INFORMATIONAL SITES
.jpg)
