Negroes Fear White Mayor

Atlanta, GA

Black mayoral candidate and Atlanta City Council President, Lisa Borders has returned a $500 campaign contribution after she challenged a memo he sent out as being racist. Negro political operative and former Borders supporter Aaron Turpeau recently circulated a memo calling for Atlanta's negro community to support Borders over white candidate Mary Norwood.

When news of the memo became public, Borders issued statements calling the memo "racist". Several other candidates spoke out against the "black mayor first" memo which was written by two negro professors from Clark Atlanta University, William Boone and Keith Jennings.

Turpeau was surprised and disappointed by the reaction to the memo and the return of his check stating, “The reaction by the two leading black candidates was very disappointing. Candidate Kasim Reed, who the memo pointed out was far behind in the polls, led the charge by crying out charges of black racism and was quickly followed by candidate Lisa Borders calling the memo racist, instead of an opportunity for racial discussion,”

“Both outcries are seen by many in the black community as pandering for white votes and support.” Turpeau said.

The "black mayor first" memo is presented below.

Introduction

The debate over the best strategic option for black leadership and the African American community as we approach the Mayoral election in Atlanta has become critical based on the fact that for the last 25 years Atlanta has represented the breakthrough for black political empowerment in the South.

It is debatable to what extent the objective socio-economic and political position of the African American community has improved. At the same time, most would agree that the Jackson breakthrough represented an unprecedented opportunity for black political representation nationwide.

A passionate argument has been made for us to develop a unity of purpose and position, and for that to be defined immediately, given the short amount of time remaining between now and November 2009 election day (two and ½ months from now).

There are unstated assumptions that need to be examined. Perhaps the most critical factor is the lack of an agenda against which to evaluate candidates. An agenda, beyond just electing a Black Mayor, would allow us to move from the margins of the debate to controlling the expectations associated with gaining our support.

Three basic assertions have been made. They are as follows:

1. There is a chance for the first time in 25 years that African Americans could lose the Mayoral seat in Atlanta, Georgia, especially if there is a run-off;

2. Time is of the essence because in order to defeat a Norwood (white) mayoral candidacy we have to get out now and work in a manner to defeat her without a runoff, and the key is a significant Black turnout in the general election;

3. The reasons support should be given to Lisa Borders is: 1) she is the best black candidate in the race who has a chance to win the election because she can attract downtown white support; and 2) based on polling data drawn from a host of sources between May 2009 and July 2009, the numbers suggest Borders is growing stronger as we move closer to the election, while the most recent polling data suggests that the other black candidates are falling further behind over the same period.

There are also at least three unstated assumptions that should be further explored:

Unstated Assumption

1. With the “Black Mayor first” approach there is an unstated assumption that having a black mayor in Atlanta is equal to having a black social, economic and political agenda or at least someone in office who would be sensitive to that agenda if not a full promoter of that agenda;

2. By coming out for Borders now would eliminate Reed, Spikes and Thomas as viable candidates. Some would argue that if the polling data is correct then those candidates who are only polling at 8%, 2% and 1% respectfully, are already effectively out of the race; and

3. It is unlikely that there will be a unified preference among existing black leadership and in the African American community for one candidate prior to the general election.

The Missing Factors in the Current Approach

There are at least seven real world common knowledge factors that must be taken into consideration as we debate how best to manifest our support in the run-up to the November elections. They are as follows:

1. The impact of current alienation among Black Atlantans from the political establishment;

2. The imperiled state of the Jackson Machine, (in part because of the displacement of close to 100,000 black residents over the past few years) and the effect operation of the NPU system by whites;

3. Shirley Franklin’s perceived poor performance;

4. The changing demographics in the city, the potential role of new city voters and the diminished role of religious and labor leaders in mobilizing the black vote;

5. The importance of the City Council races (which to date seems to have been ignored);

6. The persistent poverty in the city, the educational crisis in the schools; the human security/public safety concerns; the type of economic development policies being pursued; and the city’s awful financial management issues;

7. A Black Agenda that any candidate should be evaluated against.

What’s At Stake?

Determining what’s at stake depends on perspective:

1. The view that the times are too serious to stand on the sidelines is absolutely correct from the perspective of a black mayor at all cost. In fact, if a white candidate were to win the 2009 mayoral race, it would be just as significant in political terms as Maynard Jackson’s victory in 1973.

2. Therefore, the question becomes, if that were the case, how would African American interests be addressed; thus, the need for a comprehensive agenda. At the same time, just having a black mayor doesn’t guarantee that African American issues and concerns would be effectively addressed either (as the current administration’s relationship to the African American community clearly demonstrates). In other words, are we simply providing votes without any expectations of the candidate that would enjoy our support?;

3. While some may think that Franklin represents the last link to the Jackson Machine, it is not widely known that both Borders and Reed are directly connected to Franklin; or that Spikes and Thomas are Republicans, as is Norwood. Additionally, it should not be overlooked that whoever is Mayor of Atlanta will be in position to play an important role in the upcoming 2010 Georgia Governor’s race;

4. The changing demographics which show a more rapid growth in the city’s white population (faster and a higher percentage than anywhere else in the country) requires that we critically evaluate all candidates;

5. To ignore the alienation that exists among black voters towards the Franklin Administration’s performance is naive at best and dishonest at worse; and finally,

6. We need an overall governance strategy and a definition of who really governs in Atlanta. In other words, in 2009 we have arrived at a place in time where we can no longer afford to just look at race in the Mayor’s race or individual council races.

At the end of the day, “when the morning comes,” a black agenda would better enable us to have our interests respected by and our influence realized in any administration.

Cobb County Commissioner Accused Of Bouncing Checks To VooDoo Priestess

Marietta, GA
A voodoo priestess in South Carolina claims that Cobb County Commissioner Annette Kesting sought her help in defeating political opponent, and paid for the services with bad checks.

George Ann Mills of Blythewood, SC says that Kesting approached her in August and paid for a "voodoo curse" to be placed on the Commissioner's Democratic opponent, Woody Thompson.

Mills claims Kesting asked if the voodoo priestess "saw cancer" in Thompson, and upon being told that Thompson looked healthy, Mills says Kesting asked "Is there anything you can do about this … give him cancer, or make him have an accident or something?"

Mills declined to cause illness or death to the unsuspecting Thompson, but says she accepted $3000.00 in the form of two checks from Kesting to "make trouble" for Thompson. The checks bounced and Mills says she later received two money orders from Kesting's husband for $1000.00 each.

“I kept a paper trail of everything,” Mills said. “I don’t think this would have ever come out if I had been paid.”

Kesting has denied the allegations, saying she knows nothing of the money orders, had not visited a witch doctor and doesn't know anyone in South Carolina. She also says that her cell phone provider has removed charges from her account for calls placed to her phone by Mills.

Woody Thompson defeated Kesting in an August run off election and will face Republican Barbara Hickey on Nov. 4 for the southwest Cobb County Commission seat.

Defeated: Voters Bring Vernon Jones' U.S. Senate Bid To Screeching Halt

Decatur, GA

The people of Georgia have spoken. Vernon Jones will not be representing the state of Georgia in the United States Senate. The former senate hopeful and current Chief Executive Officer of crime and corruption ridden DeKalb County was defeated in Tuesday's runoff election for the Democratic Party's U.S. Senate nomination.

Former law maker Jim Martin defeated Jones by a reported vote of 60 percent to Jones' 40 percent of the vote, with 90 percent of the precincts reporting. In a statement issued following his defeat on Tuesday night, Jones blamed the loss on low voter turnout and said he wanted to meet with Martin before making his decision as to whether he would endorse the Democratic nominee. Jones' endorsement not withstanding, Jim Martin will face Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss in the upcoming November election.

Jones' feeble grab at the nomination was apparently damaged by a failed attempt to attach his campaign to Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama by way of a campaign flier, recently distributed throughout the state picturing Obama and Jones and featuring the Obama campaign slogan "Yes We Can". Upon learning of the distribution of the flier the Obama campaign quickly issued statements distancing themselves from the Jones campaign.

Jones, who claims to be a Democrat despite voting twice for zionist Republican George W. Bush, has served as CEO of DeKalb County for eight crime and corruption filled years is also leaving that position at the end of his current term. The only question remaining is who is going to clean up the mess Jones has made in DeKalb County after he's gone.

Obama Campaign Says "No We Don't" To Georgia Senate Hopeful Vernon Jones

Decatur, GA

A recent mail flier sent out statewide by Vernon Jones has resulted in attempts by the Obama Campaign to distance itself from the Dekalb County CEO and potential Georgia Democratic Senate candidate.

Late last week Amy Brundage, spokeswoman for the Obama campaign, issued a statement saying, "The Obama campaign was not involved with the use of Sen. Obama's picture in this mailer, and despite what this mailer inaccurately suggests, Sen. Obama will not endorse a candidate in the U.S. Senate primary in Georgia."

Jones, who voted at least twice for Republican George W. Bush, was immediately called out by his Democratic opponents who say it is a last ditch effort by Jones to drape himself in the Barack Obama "aura".

Candidate Rand Knight called the mailer "A gross abuse and misuse of Barack Obama's wonderful success in Georgia".

Jones claims the flier is intended to express his support for Obama, rather than the other way around, and adds that his opponents have been announcing their support for Obama for months.

Just days after last Thursday's statement distancing itself from Jones, the Obama campaign announced that the Senator will be visiting Georgia on Tuesday for a town hall meeting at McEachern High School in Powder Springs.

Tickets for the town hall meeting are available to the public, but must be purchased in advance. The Obama campaign said the Senator's Georgia visit is part of an effort to win over states that President Bush won in the 2000 and 2004 elections. Campaign officials say that during the next week, Obama will "focus on strengthening the economic security of families feeling the strain of the faltering economy."

False Flag Attack On Obama Graffiti In Little Five Points

Atlanta, Ga.

Someone perpetrated an obvious false flag attack on a graffiti mural depicting Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama in Atlanta's Little Five Points community, just days after the mural was completed.

Local merchants and their employees cried out disingenuous, anguished calls of "racism" after it was discovered that someone had painted "X's" over the eyes and a malformed, misshapen "swastika" on Obama's forehead in the mural in a transparent attempt to make it appear that the vandalism was done by "racists".

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A mural of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was defaced in Little Five Points on Monday.

Phil Sims, the manager of a Little Five Points music store, said he was sickened because of all the racial vulgarities on the mural. Sims said the area had a mural of Martin Luther King for years that was never defaced.

"The eyes were blacked out and there was a swastika on his forehead," said artist Cameron Wilthshire. Wilthshire and another artist created the mural.Business owners in the area said they were disgusted by the defacing.

Controlled media story continued here.

Voting Machines Stored In Leaky Decatur Warehouse

Decatur, GA
Again demonstrating complete incompetence, Georgia officials have allowed nearly three thousand Diebold electronic voting machines, the very machines the Bush Crime Cartel used to influence national presidential elections, to be improperly stored in a rundown, damp and leaking storage facility in minority ravaged Dekalb County.

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Thousands of moisture-sensitive Diebold voting machines have been left under tarps in a leaky DeKalb County warehouse, more than a year after officials learned of the problem, county officials told the state Election Board on Tuesday.

Board members said the revelation raised serious questions about the integrity of Georgia's voting process. Officials with the secretary of state's office said counties across the state are being ordered to conduct audits to ensure their voting equipment is intact and being housed appropriately. They plan to inspect each audit.

"It's outrageous," David Worley, a Democratic appointee to the board, said of conditions at the Decatur warehouse.

The leaky storage for the 2,758 voting machines came to light on Tuesday after embarrassing news earlier this year that about 40 voter access cards and three electronic ballot encoders belonging to DeKalb County had shown up for sale on an Internet auction site.

The cards have all been recovered and officials say there is no evidence they were ever used. They were lost when DeKalb County, near Atlanta, sold old furniture without cleaning out the drawers. The furniture buyer found the cards inside and posted them for sale on e-Bay.

Critics said the incident raised questions about the security of the state's electronic voting system.

Republican election board member Randy Evans said taken together the conduct is damning.

"I don't know how you can get much worse than this," Evans said.

Melanie Wilson, a senior assistant attorney for DeKalb County, called the matter "a serious, serious concern."

But she said the county has implemented additional security precautions that require periodic inventories and a chain of custody reports for voting equipment.

Still, the pricey voting machines have stayed put even as water has seeped in.

Under questioning from board members, DeKalb County elections supervisor Linda Lattimore said the county hasn't provided money to repair the roof at the Memorial Drive facility.

"This has been an ongoing problem in excess of a year," Lattimore said.

The state spent $54 million to implement electronic voting in Georgia, becoming the first state in the nation to do so.

After initially proposing a $15,000 fine and an order that the machines be relocated in a matter of days, the board determined that the case had to be referred to the state attorney general's office to hammer out a consent decree with the county.

Evans expressed frustration that more could not be done to protect the state's investment.

"The idea of sitting idly by while these machines are sitting in this warehouse is not acceptable," Evans said.

Original Controlled Media article here:

GA Voting Machines Left In Leaky DeKalb Warehouse