The (Macon)Telegraph's Offensive Poster Takes Offense to Bishop's Comments at Rally....Leaves me SMH

Poster's comment:

African Methodist Ministers and Former Mayor C. Jack Ellis

"I take Jackson's comments as offensive, to say that these monuments were built as hateful symbols of racial repression. Not so, from my reading of the history. Just look at the monuments. They honor people, and don't denigrate anyone. True, they don't honor African Americans, but that might warrant more monuments, not less. On the other hand, Ellis's comments are measured. He's talking about suitable placement and protection of these fine monuments, and he's been talking about this for a long time, so he's just using this occasion to try to push his longstanding argument. Ellis has a defensible, understandable position. Jackson's comments, on the other hand, are inappropriate, and should be rejected by scholars as anti-historical, and by politicians as inflammatory and divisive."

"Let me add one other factoid. When mayor, Ellis rescued the Baconsfield Park stone that quoted Senator Bacon's gift of Baconsfield Park (to white women and children). It was under the kudzu, deep in the woods of Shirley Hills. Ellis saved it for the Tubman. It was mildly annoying to me, because I used to have fun having my Con Law students do a field trip to read the devise in stone that was the occasion for the famous Supreme Court case, Evans v. Newton out of Macon, that appears in the leading Con Law casebook by Erwin Chemerinsky. Ellis is no hater of history. He seems genuine in wanting a fair and open interpretation of the history that is ours, though he wants the whole history to be told. OCGA 50-3-1 gives our officials the flexibility to find the best way locally to do that. We need to think about what might work best. Moving the statues is one possibility, but another possibility, suggested by a very smart collleague of mine, is to build more statues and leave them all up to spar with our minds on a daily basis. I like that idea better."

 I'm Offended:

I am familiar with this poster (Attorney Dave Oedel) and had read other internet post he'd written.  Initially, I had thought him to be unbias, however as I began to read more of his statements and other’s statements about him one thing became clear............he was  a lawyer and wannabe politician.  His post above in The Telegraph, really caught my attention because it ringed eerily familiar to 45’s both side.   Which made me come to one conclusion he “play both sides” in hopes to gain.  Gain, what I don’t know, but I’m sure at a later day it will be exposed.

In my humble opinion any man or woman who is not black who feels comfortable using the word “ni**er in a student lecture or otherwise, have friends who defend him, and a little annoyed that Senator Bacon’s racist plaque was removed offends me.    

As he will never be able to justify the use of the word ni**er ………… he will never be able to convince me there are two sides to defend confederate statues/ monuments  existence in the public square.  I believe Bishop Jackson's statement was accurate/correct.  The statues were /are a symbol of hate for anyone who truly understand racism. One thing some white people haven’t grasped about blacks, we know when we’re being lied to and we know(have known) hatred when we see it, in its many forms .  

I disagree with his description of his colleague (very smart) and his agreement with colleague suggestion, but that’s his opinion…like “behinds” everyone has one. I disagree with his comment Bishop Jackson’s comments were inappropriate, and should be rejected by scholars, and yada, yada, yada.  Macon has few scholars and I doubt if they read The Telegraph's bias stories and pretending not to be racist, poster's comments.  The politicians in Macon have more pressing issues to deal with (haven't he heard?) and inflammatory and divisive (Confederate Statues) issues doesn't fit the bill. 

I take offense to confederate monuments/statues, I take offense to some white folk in your face disrespect for people of color,  and I take offense to white people using the word ni**er……..from my reading of history.  Do you think anybody cares what I take offense to, the answer is no, but anyone with a shred of decency do care about “doing the right thing”.   Some, not all, white folks have blatantly shown a disrespect for black folks from the first time our ancestor stepped on Indian's soil and it continues, right to this very day.  When he referred to Bishop Jackson as Jackson his statements/opinion /post lost all credibility with me.  It is said, when a person shows you who they are the first time believe him/her.  He showed me he has no respect for people of color........ as did most(if not all) pretending to be not racist commenters/posters on this story.

Some White Folks in Macon, GA Distort History /Reality to fit their own Agenda …… Macon, GA Leaves me SMH

Former Mayor of Macon C. Jack Ellis

As usual I’m taken aback by some of The Telegraphs commenters post (postremoved from telegraph’s story)…..not so much that they said it, but The Telegraph prints these post.  Some of the posters in this story and The Telegraph’s facebook page appear to threaten, intimidate, insult and denigrate people of color for wanting to be free……….free to speak, free to rally, free to denounce white supremacy/bigotry/racism, free to have a say in government decisions (laws governing confederate statues), free to protest, and free to have their voices heard.   They seem to have resorted to the tactics of their confederate ancestors in silencing people who do not agree with or accept their reasoning why things should remain the same.  They have the audacity to be angry and insulted, they have the audacity to try and instill fear and/or shame, and the audacity to marginalized people of color contributions to the growth of this city (black consumers/America’s biggest spenders), and above all dictate who's relevant in this city and who's not/who can  stay and who has to go.  That's one of the main reason your confederate statue/s need to be removed and "PUT IN THEIR PLACE"....they give you a false sense of power/control.  Makes you think you have power you actually don't have over people.

Crime in this city is always people of color cross to bear, or just crime in general in their twisted minds.   They distort words, events, statistics, and history to their advantage. They speak of black on black crimes but say nothing of white on white crimes as evident in commenters section of the Macon Telegraph.    The drug epidemic of whites is a prime example.  When blacks used drugs they were/are locked-up, however, now that it’s become a white problem here in Macon and surrounding areas they are coddle and offered treatment.  All of the racist commenters embellish and make up facts to rationalize their disdain for people of color.   The old tricks your ancestor/s used to oppress slaves no longer mesmerize us and/or faze us….we see you and your statement/s for who and what you really are, and are no longer deceived / easily bamboozled/afraid.  We know the heinous crimes you commit behind closed doors (violent rapes) that are rarely reported until years later…….as well as those committed in the case of our black ancestor/s.

 

Listen, you will no longer define our people: what we say, who says it, when it is said, why it is said, and how it is said.  Being clueless and/or conveniently faking amnesia is no longer an option….you have your own cross to bear.  You will not define us.  

Former Mayor C. Jack Ellis isn’t going to stop advocating for the rights and equality of all people……..as you expect of 45, Mayor Reichert, Commissioner Mallory Jones not to stop advocating for a few people.

 

 

Moral Compass............Confederate Statues Removal/Macon-Bibb County GA Commissioners and Mayor Leaves Me SMH.

The Telegraphs story regarding the removal of  Macon's in your face confederate statues give its citizens a bird's eye view of the stupidity that looms in the halls of city government.  If you don't stand for something, then you will fall for anything.  There are five commissioners and the mayor who've shown in my opinion they are spineless, racist, self-absorbed, lack character, self-serving, on the wrong side of history, and cowards on issues that address inequality and people of color...........forty-five's mini mes.

Confederate
Statue in downtown Macon's center square

It saddens and baffles me to see the majority of Americans/Maconites get sucked into a mindset that they are  equally, one-third, one -half as responsible for the racial divide the blatant/in your face white supremacist/racist are.  The people who oppose racism, bigotry, inequalities, are open to looking at the alt-right arguments as a grey area.  There are no grey areas when it comes to believing that all men are created equal.  We can not compromise on human rights and dignity.  The alt-left terminology has become apart of mainstream America vernacular....... we can not breath air into these hate mongers justification/rationalization/terminology.  You are giving them a platform to continue the divide.  An irrational and derange "forty-five" coined the term alt-left, and we must denounce it.

There is a false-support being demonstrated/spreaded by some people to validate they are not racist and/or support discrimination, bigotry, and racism.  History has shown that accepting the crumbs from the table is not an option.  This false-support allows racism, bigotry, hatred to exist in an unassuming, inconspicuous, and deceiving way and magnifies its existence.  Above all it contributes to the prolong suffering; economically, socially, and psychologically growth of human- mankind.

Rebuttal to The Telegraphs Commenter and Macon-Bibb County Commissioners/Mayor on the Removal of Confederate Statues in Macon, GA:

David L. Blackmon ·

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -This Telegraph's commenter on this story says:

Good for them, we have more important issues than to worry about statues and old monuments. These statues and monuments have been in place for years and now all of a sudden they are a problem. If you don't want to see these monuments then don't visit them, these were some of greatest men and women of their time. I'm an Air Force vet and I served under some Commander in Chiefs that I disagreed with , however it wasn't about them it was about this country. They need to bring back the draft so we can teach these young men and women some patriotism. The enemy don't care what color you are, all they know is that you are an American and they want to kill you. We have armed conflicts around the world and we're fighting amongst ourselves at home. If you want fight, join the military and go to some of these hotspots around the world, and give our troops a break. Some of these people have too much time on their hand.


Just Saying:  David we do not have a choice to visit or not visit these confederate statues.  Your ancestor/s in most cases erected them in the heart of southern cities as a daily reminder of white supremacy and for ni**ers to stay in their place.  Our young men do not have to fight wars to learn patriotism..it can be shown in their cities and towns by removing these statues and placing them in not so conspicuous places (confederate cementary/museums) and knowing that they are equal to any and all men.  The only people that need a break, in my opinion, are people of color.  A break from the constant denigration, racism, bigotry, criticism and hatred on a daily basis. Your president has double down/ triple down/quadruple down on his obvious hate for people who do not look like him, their culture, their humanity.  Forty- five has demonstrated he has no moral compass and/or conscience.  Your silence is heard loud and clear.  You fool no one.

Gary Bechtel: "It's a distraction. There're better things we need to focus on that will have more of an impact on the county. I can't see this coming up in the agenda."

Just Saying:  Be glad that your constituents are of like mind, because in my mind you are a distraction and need to be removed from representing the people of Macon-Bibb County.  What better thing to do than to ensure that everyone genuinely believe and it is demonstrated that they are an asset to the city in which they live.

Larry Schlesinger: "Right now, we are looking into the legality of actually doing that. There's a state law that may supersede the local law. We've got to find out about that before we can do anything."

Just Saying: When I grow up I want to be exactly like you.  Your astuteness has made a difference in bringing calm to and otherwise chaotic city-county government.

Elaine Lucas: "I'm not advocating the removal of anything in place now. That would be counterproductive." Lucas said she wants to work on more positive things, something like erecting a Martin Luther King Jr. statue in a prominent place in the downtown area.

Just Saying: Ms. Lucas,  I have the utmost respect for you and your fight for equality, are you sure counterproductive is what you meant?  I hope not, because freedom from oppression is never counterproductive and place on the back burner.  People of color are still being oppressed and deprived of their rights to be treated equal.  Whats in place now, in my opinion, is an eyesore and needs to be removed.

Mallory Jones: When asked for his position, Jones said, "No comment."

Just Saying:  CYA, Trumps' mini-me

Bert Bivins: "I'm not interested in getting into that. I'm not fighting anyone who wants to take them down. It's unnecessary and may hurt what we've already accomplished with civil rights."

Just Saying:  Extremely disappointed in your statement as one who represent my district.   The civil rights movement didn't end when you made a stand against discrimination and inequality...........it begin and will continue until the second paragraph in the Declaration of Independence is fulfilled and comes natural to all men and not given a second thought.

Joe Allen: " ... State law will probably prohibit the statues being torn down." Allen said he'd go to federal court to stop the removal of them, "because it's not right for someone to step on and infringe on someone else privilege or someone else's ideas," he said. "That's like someone saying 'tear the Tubman down because it's a museum.' I would stand just as strongly for the Tubman, The Douglas as I would for these here."

Just Saying:  And that you should (stand strong), because the artifacts and memorabilia in those buildings signifies struggles of slavery/slaves and the many who die so that others can be free.  Your misguided pride for confederate memorial statues dismiss the real history behind the erection of those statues, which was to secede from the union and keep slavery relevant.  Yes, you are right some whites think as you do and have made it damn near impossible to remove those statues............ they may not come down in my lifetime, but I believe and have faith in humanity enough to know, that one day they will be "put in their place".

Scotty Shepherd: "It's a lot of hoop-de-doo over nothing. It's been there so long, now they're making a lot of noise about it. Why? They're making something out of nothing."

Just Saying:  The fact that you use the words "hoop-de-doo" speaks volumes to your ignorance of history, which makes your overall statement a non-factor.  That your intent is to remain in the past and would prefer the treatment of people of  color to remain in the past speaks volumes.  Shame on you to marginalize the dignity of people of color.

Virgil Watkins: "Honestly (the statues), they don't fill my heart with joy. As far as I'm concerned, the statues only stand for racism and slavery. There's being research done about a state law that preempts the local law and may prohibit us from doing anything. ... it's offensive to a large number of the community who want it gone."

Just Saying:  " A person who knows history and speaks honestly about the meaning of confederate statues and truly represents his constituents.

Al Tillman: "My focus is to help reduce gun and gang violence. Those monuments have not deterred me from reaching my goals in life."

Just Saying: " Commissioner Al Tillman allow me to be the first to remind you, as an elected official your first duty is to the people who put you in office, the removal of confederate monuments is not about you and your accomplishment, but the citizens you serve and future generations.  You want to stay focus on other issues.........stay focus on equality for all, not just for you.  Jeez. "
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Mayor Robert Reichert didn't respond to requests for comment. On Monday, however, Reichert said he hasn't "given the issue much consideration."

Just Saying: The following statement was once utter by our mayor when ask about  Macon's confederate statues: "These memorials are to the individual soldiers, their effort and gallantry, courage and heroism, etc," Reichert said. "And to the women and children. There's a monument here at the top of Poplar Street to the women and children who endured so much.

G-A-L-L-A-N-T-R-Y, gallantry Mayor Reichert would be you stepping-up and removing confederate statues in our city as other brave and courageous mayors have done in their cities. Enduring so much, again I need to ask you, are you serious?

Also:  Reichert says he views the monument as a memorial to courage and patriotism on both sides of the Civil War.  If it sounds familiar, similar words were express by Trump about both sides in Charlottesville, VA..................just saying. (Source: AP/July 01, 2015)

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners there's no more important issue than human rights and dignity.  And if you morons do not have the time and/or desire to address your constituents everyday concerns, let me suggest that you pretend you care and assigned those insignificant concerns  to citizens who do care .....just saying.

I quote: The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do