Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Upcoming events in ABQ
Continuum of Remembrance
April 22, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Holocaust Intolerance Museum of New Mexico
616 Central Ave SW, ABQ, NM
http://wwwnmhrp.org
"The Yom HaSoam observation represents the importance and power of passing of memories of the final generation of Holocaust survivors of the Shoah to the next generation," statement from the Holocaust Intolerance Museum of New Mexico. This observation is open to the general public.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
City Councilors, activists, demand open dialogue with Mayor over police shootings
Mayor Berry was a "no show" at last night's heated City Council meeting.
By Pilar Armstrong
City Councilors appeared angry at the Mayor's apparent lack of interest in attending Monday nights City Council meeting.
"Is the Mayor expected to come down to the meeting?," asked Councilor Ray Garduno.
"I'm getting tired of communicating through newsprint and radio. These conversations (with the Mayor) exist (only) in newsprint and airwaves. This is not a way to communicate", he quipped.
These questions were directed to Rob Perry, the Mayor's top administrator. Garduno also explained that the Mayor needed to attend a City Council meeting so that he would have an opportunity to listed to what his constituents had to say regarding the police shootings. According to Garduno, the Mayor was invited to attend last nights meeting and was scheduled to meet with Councilors on April 21st. The meeting was cancelled to Garduno's dismay and was not the first cancellation he had received.
The Mayor's front man invited the Councilors to met with the Mayor privately, behind closed doors. Perry also stating that the recent letter sent by Councilors, Garduno, Benton, O'Malley, and Sanchez did not offer any concrete solutions to the APD's mounting legal and civil rights issues. He vehemently defended the 23 shootings stating that the shooting victims were people with mental illness and extensive criminal histories. Upon previous examination by the Burque Blotter, only a handful of the shooting victims had what might be considered "extensive" criminal histories. It is fact that the majority of the shooting victims were either shot while running away from officers or while handcuffed, face down.
"This is very third world. The type of thing you'd see in El Salvador or Nicaragua," stated activist Silvio Dell'Angela in a previous phone interview.
Councilors Garduno, Benton, O'Mally, and Sanchez have been routinely blasted in press releases sent by the Mayor's office over their support of a Department of Justice investigation on APD. The Mayor even garnered the support of Gov. Susana Martinez who openly criticized the four Dem. Councilors for not supporting the Paseo Del Norte overpass project. Both Mayor Berry and Gov. Martinez are clients of political consultant company McCleskey Media Services.
Councilors also took offense to the Mayor's accusations that they were not supportive of APD and that there support of the DOJ investigation was not politically motivated as the Mayor claimed.
"We sent a polite letter to the Mayor about leadership. It would be curious to know what the Mayor would have to say (at this meeting)," said Councilor Benton.
By Pilar Armstrong
City Councilors appeared angry at the Mayor's apparent lack of interest in attending Monday nights City Council meeting.
"Is the Mayor expected to come down to the meeting?," asked Councilor Ray Garduno.
"I'm getting tired of communicating through newsprint and radio. These conversations (with the Mayor) exist (only) in newsprint and airwaves. This is not a way to communicate", he quipped.
These questions were directed to Rob Perry, the Mayor's top administrator. Garduno also explained that the Mayor needed to attend a City Council meeting so that he would have an opportunity to listed to what his constituents had to say regarding the police shootings. According to Garduno, the Mayor was invited to attend last nights meeting and was scheduled to meet with Councilors on April 21st. The meeting was cancelled to Garduno's dismay and was not the first cancellation he had received.
The Mayor's front man invited the Councilors to met with the Mayor privately, behind closed doors. Perry also stating that the recent letter sent by Councilors, Garduno, Benton, O'Malley, and Sanchez did not offer any concrete solutions to the APD's mounting legal and civil rights issues. He vehemently defended the 23 shootings stating that the shooting victims were people with mental illness and extensive criminal histories. Upon previous examination by the Burque Blotter, only a handful of the shooting victims had what might be considered "extensive" criminal histories. It is fact that the majority of the shooting victims were either shot while running away from officers or while handcuffed, face down.
"This is very third world. The type of thing you'd see in El Salvador or Nicaragua," stated activist Silvio Dell'Angela in a previous phone interview.
Councilors Garduno, Benton, O'Mally, and Sanchez have been routinely blasted in press releases sent by the Mayor's office over their support of a Department of Justice investigation on APD. The Mayor even garnered the support of Gov. Susana Martinez who openly criticized the four Dem. Councilors for not supporting the Paseo Del Norte overpass project. Both Mayor Berry and Gov. Martinez are clients of political consultant company McCleskey Media Services.
Councilors also took offense to the Mayor's accusations that they were not supportive of APD and that there support of the DOJ investigation was not politically motivated as the Mayor claimed.
"We sent a polite letter to the Mayor about leadership. It would be curious to know what the Mayor would have to say (at this meeting)," said Councilor Benton.
Bingaman votes in favor of the 99%
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (Dem.) voted for the Paying a Fair Share Act yesterday, April 16. The Fair Share Act also know as the Buffet Rule, taxes Americans earning more than one million per year at a rate of 30 percent. This bill was defeated by 51-45, it needed 60 votes total to move ahead to a full Senate debate. According to the press release the bill would have taxed the one percent at the same tax rate that middle class families currently are paying Uncle Sam.
"Our country faces a very serious deficit problem. If we are going to take a balanced approach to restoring fiscal security, I believe we must bring fairness to the tax code, " states Bingaman in the press release.
"Our country faces a very serious deficit problem. If we are going to take a balanced approach to restoring fiscal security, I believe we must bring fairness to the tax code, " states Bingaman in the press release.
Monday, April 16, 2012
News from Washington
Senator Jeff Bingaman (Dem), discusses the Buffett Rule, Amtrack funding, and US policy with Cuba
By Pilar Armstrong
Taxes for the super rich, funding for Amtrack, and US relations with Cuba were topics discussed in an online press conference with Senator Bingman, today, Mon. April 16. The Paying a Fair Share Act or Buffett Rule, will place a 30 percent tax those who earn over two million per tax year. The Senator confirmed that there was some disagreement among the Republicans in the house,
"Republicans claim that the tax invalidates the current much lower capital gains tax of 15 percent and that it will slow job growth,".
Funding for Amtrack in New Mexico has been maintained by the Senate but over "strenuous resistance", claims Bingaman. One of the major benefits of the Amtrack line is it's depot near the Boy Scout camp of Filmont, NM.
US relations with Cuba
US diplomacy with Cuba were discussed in a recent Senate meeting.
"It is past time to establish diplomatic relations with Cuba and end the embargo," states Bingaman.
According to the Senator, policy with Cuba has been heavily dictated by Cuban Americans while ignoring the example set by other Latin American countries, who openly trade with the communist country.
"We are out of step with our policy with Cuba. People who want to see our government change it's diplomacy with Cuba will (also) see changes in our policy with Cuba", says Bingaman.
Bingaman's visits to NM cities
Bingaman visited Toas, Silver City, Reserve, and Santa Fe last week. Concerns about the rate of economic growth were brought to the Senator's attention by citizens. People who lived in cities that relied heavily on tourism were especially concerned with the price of gas and how it would effect commerce.
For more information on Senator Bingaman visit his website at: bingaman.senate.gov
By Pilar Armstrong
Taxes for the super rich, funding for Amtrack, and US relations with Cuba were topics discussed in an online press conference with Senator Bingman, today, Mon. April 16. The Paying a Fair Share Act or Buffett Rule, will place a 30 percent tax those who earn over two million per tax year. The Senator confirmed that there was some disagreement among the Republicans in the house,
"Republicans claim that the tax invalidates the current much lower capital gains tax of 15 percent and that it will slow job growth,".
Funding for Amtrack in New Mexico has been maintained by the Senate but over "strenuous resistance", claims Bingaman. One of the major benefits of the Amtrack line is it's depot near the Boy Scout camp of Filmont, NM.
US relations with Cuba
US diplomacy with Cuba were discussed in a recent Senate meeting.
"It is past time to establish diplomatic relations with Cuba and end the embargo," states Bingaman.
According to the Senator, policy with Cuba has been heavily dictated by Cuban Americans while ignoring the example set by other Latin American countries, who openly trade with the communist country.
"We are out of step with our policy with Cuba. People who want to see our government change it's diplomacy with Cuba will (also) see changes in our policy with Cuba", says Bingaman.
Bingaman's visits to NM cities
Bingaman visited Toas, Silver City, Reserve, and Santa Fe last week. Concerns about the rate of economic growth were brought to the Senator's attention by citizens. People who lived in cities that relied heavily on tourism were especially concerned with the price of gas and how it would effect commerce.
For more information on Senator Bingaman visit his website at: bingaman.senate.gov
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Email response recent post
Our Foothills Area Commander Cliff Saylor represents the dangerous mindset of Ray Schultz and his other senior corrupt APD leadership. I guess shooting anyone to “fails to obey a lawful order” applies even to those “armed” with a six inch butter spreader. Saylor is a disgrace to the uniform and one that our many honest cops wear-all of whom want Schultz, and equally corrupt APD Commanders like Saylor gone!
Using the NM Inspection of Public Records Act, I have asked to see and hear the video and audio recordings that Schultz’s own APD SOP 1-39 requires be made prior to and during the actual shootings over the past two year to prove the shooters weren’t lying. They refused to provide them and likely destroyed any made that would expose the lies told.
Yet, the arrogant Saylor would want those in District 8 to condemn the victims and their families of the shootings rather than his and the other Schultz death squads in Albuquerque. Maybe Saylor’s script was also sent out by Schultz to his other area Commanders as well to spew this garbage to their area residents and avoid accountability..
Silvio
Stop Police Atrocities NOW!-SPAN
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