‘Challenge News Magazine’ Edition: August/September 2016
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s the voting public is led into a political turmoil, straddling voters are for the first time in the history of these United States, haltered between two opinions – good and evil!
As followers of presidential candidates fight for clarity based upon what is spoken by the candidate, thons of people are mislead by the misrepresentations of truths leaving people splintered and torn by the Master-ofDeceptiveness! Confusion has now surfaced in the presidential race and Satan has lifted its ugly head leaving voters forgetful as to the tools that would be used to deceive.
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The written word of God gives unadulterated clarity as to who the ruler of darkness is and, in a close review of scripture … it is that wicket and contrary spirit that has now entered the presidential campaign! The Spirit of Satan: Scriptures declare that in the latter days; the ruler of darkness who is now presently at war for the very souls of God’s creations has embodied humans and diligently seeking to destroy by calling right-wrong and wrong-right.
Even as the mature voter’s eye denotes that something is not in divine-order, some voters are not factoring in the law-ofGod which is a defying error! The exclusion of God, who is to exclude the landlord of this universe! To exclude God… is an act of spiritual defiance and plays into the hands of the enemy … which is a critical and deadly mistake! If ever blatant evils were demonstrated on this planet they are represented in this 21st Century! Persons of noted and dubious reputations are spiting in the face of voters, misleading millions via falsehoods, while their devious hearts are far from truth as the east is from the west. Principalities and spiritual wickedness sitting in high places… now has ownership to lawlessness and terrorism and broadly demonstrates divisions rather than comradeship! This is not an attribute of peace… thusly not of God! We know that Lucifer (Aka: Satan, Lucifer, Devil) is the Commander-in-Chief of the mass confusion in these Not-So-United States and in the entire earth ream. Continue on page 3 2
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With the murders and violence that has invaded the earth ream from the nation capitol to the state and city houses; one would ask who is the inflammable leader of Principalities, Powers and Spiritual wickedness sitting in High places? The learned Apostle Paul tells us in 2nd Corinthians 4:3-4 – that the answer… it is Satan, Lucifer, the ‘god’ of this world. Without a trace of doubt, the renowned political enemy comes only but to rob, steals, kill and to rob us of our joy… for the joy of the Lord is our strength! God is not the author of confusion! We have only but to observe and take note that these are the latter days where the very elect could and would be fooled if possible! The only hope we have in these crucial matters is in Christ Jesus, for he is the hope of glory! Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is not caught-up in the clamors of the world, continues to speak with a soft still voice pleading for his people to turn from their evil and devious ways, pray and to seek his face… and the promise which is on condition; he will hear from heaven and will heal the land.
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The crucial question resting with our salvation: Whose report do we choose to believe? Do we believe the word of God when it says: You shall know the evil-ones by the fruit they bare? Take note that an apple tree cannot bear bananas! The true baptized believers in Christ should take into consideration: The bible declares in (2 Corinthians 10: 4-6) 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalted itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. Ye Shall Know the Truth! If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32. If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth,
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Michelle Obama Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, knocked the ball out of the arena at the Democratic National Convention
‘Integrity of God Under Political Attack’ By Rev. Dr. Harold E. Bailey Founder & President, Probation Challenge
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ersons determined to successfully run a spiritual race may have recently experienced unexpected distractions! Considering these days to be the latter days, these overpowering distractions are fiery darts which come via an embittered enemy which comes to devour persons determined to live righteously! This unsympathetic satanic-spirit is assisted by demonic forces transformed into ‘political clothing’ to attack and destroy anything deemed spiritually credible. National and local political deceivers embodied in human flesh are also recognized as spiritual prostitutes and discerned but by the fruit-they-bear! The Holy Scriptures has predicted; that the enemy in the latter day would fool the very elect if possible! Those acquainted with the scriptures might want to become fruit inspectors realizing that an apple tree cannot bear bananas. Considering that political deceivers comes with peace on their lips but not in the heart, we have to trust God for his knowledge… and not forget that above all things the heart is desperately wicked … who can know it but God? According to the prophet Daniel, the Antichrist will be a master of deception: “He will be a master of deception and will become arrogant; he will destroy many without warning.” Daniel 8:25. The Antichrist (who only speaks of self) will convince his followers he is the answer to the world’s problems. Apostle Paul tells us that those who become caught in the Antichrist’s web of deceit will be guilty because they freely choose to enjoy evil while denying the truth: The political deceiver: “He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them. So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth.” 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 It should be emphasized that Satan (Lucifer, Devil), is on the tracks of Christ believers. The demonic spirit diligently seeks to turn especially African Americans and Hispanics backwards to their humiliating-ungodly-yesterdays! Any true baptized believers in Christ are to continue in fervent prayer looking unto God who remains the author and finisher of the faith! We have to know that Christ will provide an avenue of escape in dangerous times for; somehow the believer is going to make this journey successfully! It is not a joke, but a critical truth that the people of God are by divine intervention on a spiritual journey… a mission that was set-forth before the foundation of the world. The chosen people of God are on this planet earth to complete an assignment for the Master’s purpose and not to please the wimps of politicians. Now is the critical time to make decisions in our lives, for “No one can be a slave of two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot be slaves of God and of money. Matthew 6:24. Satan deceitfully (with a smile) comes to rob, steal, kill and has all sights to destroy the life-giving works of God! The Scriptures advised/warned that the vehicles in this present warfare would not be flesh and blood, but would be about the matters of principalities and spiritual wickedness that sits in high places! It is more than fair to say that we speak of evils that are perhaps currently sitting in seats of Continue on page 26 4
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‘Trump lies with no apologies’ part 2
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f the public listens to Donald Trump with a critical but sane ear, you just might hear a message that is unbelievable in the 21st Century! Well, awaken to the world of honesty and raw-truth!
Sources say Donald Trump released a statement responding to allegations that he mocked the physical disability of a reporter whom he accused of not standing by a years-old story about the World Trade Center attacks. Now, prove in this matters is that millions saw and heard these words from Trump’s mouth as they were uttered. But, to this day Trump continues to say that he didn’t make the statement. "Despite having one of the all-time great memories I certainly do not remember him," the Republican candidate declared of New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski. During a campaign rally, Trump impersonated Kovaleski supposedly retracting a report about the September 11, 2001, attacks. Trump's gestures appeared to many, including The Times and Kovaleski, that he was mocking the reporter's disability, which limits his arm movements.
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"We think it's outrageous that he would ridicule the appearance of one of our reporters," a Times spokeswoman told Politico.
Trumps Position Regarding Mexican Immigration Donald Trump is doubling down on his controversial comments about Mexican immigration. The entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate sent out an epic three page, 881 word statement on Monday afternoon detailing his belief that "the worst elements in Mexico are being pushed into the United States by the Mexican government." Trump stated, "The largest suppliers of heroin, cocaine and other illicit drugs are Mexican cartels that arrange to have Mexican immigrants trying to cross the borders and smuggle in the drugs. The Border Patrol knows this," Trump wrote. "Likewise, tremendous infectious disease is pouring across the border. The United States has become a dumping ground for Mexico and, in fact, for many other parts of the world."
Trumps Position Regarding African American and Crime
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The mainstream media is now disturbed and angry that Trump has tons of attention with no sign of wearing out his welcome with the public. Trump is confounding to reporters, editors, and even when he is proven wrong … he does not back down and offers no apologizes.
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‘Trump Beliefs vs Reality’ Trump: Climate Change Is a hoax Trump does not believe climate change is real, tweeting out his skepticism with strong language and calling it a hoax on Fox News in 2014. In a 2012 Twitter post which is no longer accessible, Trump charged that the concept of climate change was created by the Chinese to suppress the U.S. economy. (He insisted last month that he was just joking about that comment.) In addition, Trump has expressed firm opposition to wind turbines, which he sees as an environmental and aesthetic problem. Watch the PBS News Hour Democratic Primary Debate, 9 p.m. EST Feb. 11, on your local PBS station, and in our live stream, which will begin at 8:30 p.m. Entitlements: Do not cut Social Security or Medicare benefits. Grow the economy to save those programs. The real estate tycoon told CPAC in 2013 that Republicans should not cut Social Security or Medicare because most Americans want to keep the benefits as they stand now. His solution is unclear, but he has indicated that general economic growth would play a role. Trump tweeted in May that he knows “where to get the money from” and “nobody else does.”
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Gun Control: Limit restrictions on guns. Ban some assault weapons and extend the waiting period for purchase.
During a 2013 interview with Fox News, the real estate mogul defined himself as, “a very strong person on the Second Amendment.” He believes guns are necessary for self-defense and has written that he generally opposes gun control. In his 2000 book, “The America We Deserve” Trump wrote that he supports a ban on assault weapons and a slightly longer waiting period to buy a gun. Immigration and Refugees: Deport all undocumented individuals. Freeze green cards. Ban all Muslims from entering the United States, at least temporarily. The real estate CEO has an extensive immigration plan that centers around building a wall at the Mexican border, tripling the number of Immigration, Custom and Enforcement (ICE) officers and prioritizing removal of criminal undocumented immigrants. The wall would be paid for, in part, by seizing money undocumented immigrants attempt to send to Mexico.
What John Kasich believe Separately, Trump has said that he would establish a “deportation force” to deport the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country. In addition, Trump would end birthright citizenship, the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to those born on U.S. soil. He would pause the issuing of all green cards and require employers first offer those jobs to American citizens. And he would cut off federal funding to so-called “sanctuary cities” which have an official policy protecting undocumented residents. In a 2015 speech, he indicated that he believes half of the undocumented residents in America are criminals. In 2013 at CPAC, the businessman said Republicans should block any path to citizenship or voting status for undocumented immigrants but should expand legal immigration from Europe. In addition, Trump would give a legal status to foreign students
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who complete a degree at an American university. Following the Paris Attacks, Trump called for a ban on all Muslims entering the United States, “until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.”
Obamacare: Repeal it. Replace it. Speaking at the Iowa Freedom Summit in January, Trump said Obamacare is a catastrophe that must be repealed and replaced. In 2011, Trump suggested that the health insurance industry have more ability to cross state lines. In “The America We Deserve” Trump wrote that he supported universal healthcare and a system that would mirror Canada’s government-run healthcare service.
What does Bernie Sanders believe? Social Issues: Abortion should be limited. Marriage is between a man and a woman and should be defined state by state. Describing himself as “pro-life,” Trump told Bloomberg News in January that he believes abortion should be banned at some point in pregnancy, with exceptions for rape, incest or life of the mother. In 2011 he explained to the Christian Broadcasting Network that he had changed his mind on the issue. In “The America We Deserve,” Trump then wrote that he supported a woman’s right to choose. In the same Bloomberg interview in January, the businessman asserted that he personally believes marriage is between a man and a woman. While he sees it as a state issue, Trump indicated that the Supreme Court could issue a ruling to determine the law.
Taxes: Fewer tax brackets with lower tax rates As president, Trump says he would push a tax reform plan that would collapse the current seven tax brackets into four and significantly reduce income taxes for most Americans. Married couples earning up to $50,000 would pay no income tax. The highest rate, 35 percent, would apply to those making over $477,450. In his 2011 book “Time to Get Tough,” Trump proposed a five-tiered system and a one-time 14.25 percent tax on America’s wealthiest residents in order to pay down the national debt.
Iran and Israel: Walk away from nuclear talks. Increase sanctions Trump has said that the U.S. is mishandling current Iran negotiations and should have walked away from the table once Tehran reportedly rejected the idea of sending enriched uranium to Russia. The real estate developer told Fox News that he would increase sanctions on the Persian state. Trump has been sharply critical of the Obama administration’s handling of relations with Israel and has called for a closer alliance with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
What does Hillary Clinton believe? Islamic State and Iraq: Send U.S. ground troops to target oil-rich areas. Trump would aim to target and capture oil-producing or oil-selling areas controlled by the Islamic State. In August, he told MSNBC he would put boots on the ground in those areas. He has stated that the United States needs to look tougher on the world stage and that its leaders should not broadcast their plans ahead of time. In early 2015, Trump told Fox News that he would send limited numbers of troops to fight the Islamic State group if all of his military advisers recommended it. Continue on page 17
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Quinton de Alexander’s ‘We Dream in Color’ Awards People across the nation gathered at the Chicago DuSable Museum to enjoy the Quinton De Alexander’s ‘We Dream in Color’ Awards. Many movers and shakers were in attendance.
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‘Pastor Lottie Woods Hall Salute in Greenville SC’ ‘An Evening of Splendor’ Pastor Lottie Woods Hall, Servant Leader, ‘The Intercessory Health and Healing Center’ in Greenville, South Carolina, will be Appreciated in an ‘An Evening of Celebration and Love’...
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Sunday, August, 28, 2016 5:00 PM Phyllis Wheatley Center Featured Guests: Pastor Mitty Collier, More Like Christ Ministries, Chicago, Illinois, acclaimed for her secular ‘I Had A Talk With My Man Last Night, is now a ‘Mighty Woman of God’. Rev. Dr. Harold E. Bailey, Pastor Pauline Franks, Ministers: Clayton Rhodes, Barbara Franklin, Thomas Gantt, Evangelist Cathy Jackson, Clarence McMillan and other guests to appear.
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Tapes Show Officer Mistook Castile for Robbery Suspect Audio recordings obtained by a Minnesota television station appear to capture the traffic stop in which Philando Castile was shot to death by a police officer, shedding some light on an encounter that led to nationwide protests and has been cited as a spark for a gunman's ambush of police officers in Dallas.
Was killing of Castile a mistake? "I'm going to stop a car," one of the officers calmly begins, according to copies of radio transmissions obtained by KARE-11, an NBC affiliate in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Moments later, the officer reports that his reason to pull the car over was that "the two occupants just look like people that were involved in a robbery." He goes on to explain: "The driver looks more like one of our suspects, just cause of the wide-set nose." The station said it obtained the recordings from a viewer, and determined that the driver's license plate and location matched police accounts of the Wednesday night encounter in the suburb of Falcon Heights. But neither KARE nor NBC News has independently authenticated it. A lawyer representing the officer who shot Castile told the station on Tuesday that the details included in the recording were accurate, but did not vouch for the tape itself. Castile's family told the station that the officer's description sounded like racial profiling. The officers involved are white, and Castile was black. "It's hard to see a flared nostril from a car," Castile's uncle, Clarence Castile, said. He added, "That's not a good enough excuse to pull somebody over and then end up dead behind it." The family has hired former judge and television host Glenda Hatchett to represent them. Philando Castile was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop July 6 in Falcon Heights, Minn. The recording picks back up following the gunfire. "Shots fired," an officer says, now clearly distressed. When a dispatcher asks for confirmation, the officer gets more agitated, shouting: 13
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Was killing of Castile a mistake? "Code 3, shots fired." Moments later, after being told that medics were on the way, the officer — apparently out of breath — says that a woman has been taken into custody and the driver was being held "at gunpoint." The woman, presumably, is Castile's girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, who broadcast the aftermath on Facebook Live. Her 4-
‘Diamond Reynolds, Castile’s Girlfriend year-old daughter was in the backseat as she spoke to the officer, from neighboring St. Anthony, who fired on Castile, later identified as Jeronimo Yanez. While Yanez approached Castile's car from the driver's side, a second officer, Joseph Kauser, stood on the passenger's side. Reynolds, narrating while she recorded, said Castile had told the officers he had a licensed gun in the car and was reaching for his wallet when he was shot. Yanez can be heard saying, "I told him not to reach for it." Reynolds responded, "You told him to get his ID, sir, his driver's license." Castile, 32, was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Yanez's lawyer, Tom Kelly, told KARE that Castile was not a suspect in any robbery, but said the officers "had a reasonable suspicion he may match the description of the suspect in the earlier robbery." That robbery, Kelly said, happened four days earlier about two miles from where the traffic stop occurred, the station reported. Another reason for the stop was that Castile's car had a brake light out, Kelly told the station. Kelly added, "This incident is not about race, it's about the presence of a gun. He saw it in the possession of the driver." Reprint: © Joe Danborn Image: / NBC News
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‘Trump Playing Americans as Pones’
He is a cultural phenomenon, television showman and billionaire whose business runs from real estate to clothing to international beauty pageants. Donald John Trump earned an economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania and currently has, by far, the largest Twitter following in the Republican field, eclipsing @POTUS as of the publishing time for this piece. He has been an Emmy nominee, best-selling author and was twice named statesman of the year in Sarasota, Florida. The New Yorker has thoughts on the decor at the U.N. and follows leadership changes at the Federal Reserve. Here is where Donald Trump stands on ten key issues.
Budget: Government must cut spending more Speaking on Fox News in 2013, Donald Trump said that automatic budget cuts, or sequester, does not go far enough and Congress must reduce spending further to address impending increases in the deficit.
What does Ted Cruz believe? Climate Change: It is a hoax. Trump does not believe climate change is real, tweeting out his skepticism with strong language and calling it a hoax on Fox News in 2014. In a 2012 Twitter post which is no longer accessible, Trump charged that the concept of climate change was created by the Chinese to suppress the U.S. economy. (He insisted last month that he was just joking about that comment.) In addition, Trump has expressed firm opposition to wind turbines, which he sees as an environmental and aesthetic problem. Watch the PBS News Hour Democratic Primary Debate, 9 p.m. EST Feb. 11, on your local PBS station, and in our live stream, which will begin at 8:30 p.m. Entitlements: Do not cut Social Security or Medicare benefits. Grow the economy to save those programs. The real estate tycoon told CPAC in 2013 that Republicans should not cut Social Security or Medicare because most Americans want to keep the benefits as they stand now. His solution is unclear, but he has indicated that general economic growth would play a role. Trump tweeted in May that he knows “where to get the money from” and “nobody else does.” Gun Control: Limit restrictions on guns. Ban some assault weapons and extend the waiting period for purchase. During a 2013 interview with Fox News, the real estate mogul defined himself as, “a very strong person on the Second Amendment.” He believes guns are necessary for self-defense and has written that he generally opposes gun control. In his 2000 book, “The America We Deserve” Trump wrote that he supports a ban on assault weapons and a slightly longer waiting period to buy a gun. Immigration and Refugees: Deport all undocumented individuals. Freeze green cards. Ban all Muslims from entering the United States, at least temporarily. The real estate CEO has an extensive immigration plan that centers around building a wall at the Mexican border, tripling the number of Immigration, Custom and Enforcement (ICE) officers and prioritizing removal of criminal undocumented immigrants. The wall would be paid for, in part, by seizing money undocumented immigrants attempt to send to Mexico.
What does John Kasich believe? Separately, Trump has said that he would establish a “deportation force” to deport the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country. In addition, Trump would end birthright citizenship, the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to those born on U.S. soil. He would pause the issuing of all green cards and require employers first offer those jobs to American citizens. And he would cut off federal funding to so-called “sanctuary cities” which have an official policy protecting undocumented residents.
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EUR WEB and The Hollywood Reporter reports that Nigerian actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor is in line to portray Bishop Carlton Pearson for Netflix Biopic "Come Sunday." Ejofor stared in the movie "12 Year a Slave." Robert Redford plays Oral Roberts, who was Pearson's teacher-mentor. So, Pearson, who was in Chicago ministering for a short while at Christ Universal Temple, real life story is about to be revealed on the big screen. Pearson raised a fundamental theological question about religion and became quite controversial. He asked, What if hell isn’t a place you could go after you die? What if it doesn’t exist at all? The question rocked his world as did the answer. The Tulsa, Oklahoma evangelical minister in 2004 raised questions leading to his disparagement by his peers who labeled him a heretic. He eventually lost everything, including his church. The cataclysmic event set Pearson on a path to rediscover himself, the importance of family as well as the renewed strength to rebuild his church. Pearson's true-story that has been featured in a “This American Life“ episode in 2005, and is now the subject of Netflix’s forthcoming flick Come Sunday. Filming begins in January. Mary J. Blige 88 just filed docs seeking to end her union from Martin "Kendu" Isaacs who she married back in 2003. Blige cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The couple have no children together. Kashia Knight Pulliam's husband, Ed Hartwell, has filed for divorce after nearly seven months of marriage. The news comes one week after the couple announced that they are expecting their first child.
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A married couple were arguing who is making the coffee, the wife said that in the Bible it says that men should make the coffee and the husband asked her where it said that. The wife opened the Bible and said: "Right here in HEBREWS!" A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, "Dear Lord, please don't let me be late! Dear Lord, please don't let me be late!" As she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again. As she ran she once again began to pray, "Dear Lord, please don't let me be late... But please don't shove me either!"
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authority while other demons via for high places in the United States government to rule over fair and honest persons. Let’s prayerfully examine one module acutely used by the enemy to rob, steal and destroy. God has revealed a key element utilized by Lucifer… the NRA! NRA: It has been reported that the new National Rifle Association President Jim Porter, recently revealed his disrespectful comments regarding President Obama, calling Mr. Obama, a “fake president” and called Attorney General Eric Holder as “rabidly un-American.”
These biased remarks from the pit-of-hell also reported Jim Porter to say that “northern folk trying’ take away what is rightfully ours. I will not stand by and let some liberal-elitists try to ruin what has made this country great, especially a liberal of, you know, a different breed.” The leader of the NRA was reported to say, “I don’t have to clarify. You know gall darn well what I mean. In fact, it’s only a matter of time before we can own colored people again. They sure as hell won’t be our leaders. It’s outright embarrassing. The War of Northern Aggression made it all possible, and you be best to know it’s all gonna change back. I’ll be on the front lines making sure it happens. I don’t want my grandkids growing up taking orders from a colored man. It’s our God-given right to keep them as property and keep them in line.”
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Some members of the NRA are now seeking to separate themselves from the president, however the statements remains… the damage has been done as the truth revealed. Quite-a-few, National and local political candidate or merely power-seekers, are as such that racial hatred is prevalent and spewed forth recklessly, and certainly without any reservations rather the anointed people of God have been offended. Warning: “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.” 1 Chronicles 16:22. The people anointed and appointed by God must be diligent in their pursuit to please God and not the wimps of man. It is important that anointed people of God continue to be subjected ‘only to God’ and foremost in the mind: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. Each political candidate ought to keep in mind: For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Romans 13:1, “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 In that youth emulate that which they see… how are we to expect the many youth that have fallen to crime, drugs and violence, to cease from their diabolical ways … when those sitting politicians and seekers are displaying despicable behavior? By Rev. Dr. Harold E. Bailey – Founder and President of Probation Challenge
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Don’t Declare Racism Dead: That Tough Cookie Will Survive “The White House and Capitol were built on the back of slave labor. Slaves were not paid for that hard labor they performed. The money instead went to their slave owners – $5 per month.” By Juanita Bratcher - CopyLineMagazine.com Let’s face it, racism will always have a chilling, schism and debilitating effect on American society, no matter how many Americans would like to move ahead and leave it behind, handcuffed in the annals of time. And anyone who thinks differently or otherwise – that racism will end simply because America elected its first African-American president – is in for a rude awakening. You can’t change the hearts and minds of people overnight. Sometimes never. The election of Barack Obama is indeed a historic moment, a historic time in American history; and a step forward in the right direction. But in just a few days, his election has set-off a backlash in the U.S.
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According to an article in the Christian Science Monitor, “After Obama’s Win, White Backlash Festers in U.S.”, it noted that the Southern Poverty Law Center stated that more than 200 hate-related incidents have occurred since the election of America’s first black president.
On the flip side of the coin, however, there is enthusiasm and elation abound that America saw fit to elect its first AfricanAmerican president in 2008 and, by an enthusiastically wide margin over his Republican opponent. Yet, the article in the Christian Science Monitor is shrewd reality: that there are those who are determined to put a damper on this celebratory, historic occasion. Obviously, under an Obama presidency change in some form or fashion will come to America. Change is always inevitable when there’s a changing of the guard – it happens all the time when a new, incoming presidential administration takes over the White House. And there’s that fear, on the part of some, that change, even when unaware of what change will come about, tend to feel ill at ease…they are uncomfortable because they want things to remain the same. But there are others who tend to think outside the box and welcome change. So there are both positives and negatives being bombarded over the Internet and through media reports in the aftermath of the presidential election. Winning the presidency by no means came on a silver platter for President-Elect Barack Obama. It’s an adventure (running for President) that takes a toll on any candidate that has his/her eyes set on the Presidency, win or lose. But it’s the negative incidents that are appalling. Victory came to Obama only after an extensive travel schedule, traveling to states across the country taking his message of change, sacrificing enormous time away from his loving family, an overwhelming and tiresome life on the campaign trail, making numerous speeches, and working hard in his quest to become America’s 44th President. And lastly, by making a convincing case to the American people that he had what it takes to be President and Commander-in-chief, and worthy of the post to lead America for the next four years, maybe the next eight. This commentary, by no means, is meant to take away from the gleanings and profound proudness of President-Elect Barack Obama’s historical victory; but to be looked upon as a dose of reality in regards to what has been happening in our country over the years, dating back to the days of slavery. Obama is a bright, brilliant, intelligent man, and in the eyes of the majority of Americans who cast a vote for him, the best man suited for the job. He garnered a commanding mandate from the American people – wrapping up 365 electoral votes, a long way from the 270 needed. Many Americans are ecstatic over his win; even people in other parts of the world. But there is also the after effect; cyberspace was bombarded with racist, disparaging and negative remarks over Obama’s win Continue on page 32.
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‘Don’t Declare Racism Dead’
Racism is one “tough cookie” to get rid of. And it won’t vanish or go into oblivion anytime soon. Change can be a hard pill to swallow. After all, racism and its counterpart, discrimination, have a long history in this country, and they’re strong enough to survive the slings and arrows of our times, despite a hue and cry by some who hope that they’ll just go away. But rather than hope for that almost impossible dream, it would be a wee bit wiser for Americans to hope that sanity prevails and we can all get along as Americans. One only has to go into cyberspace, read newspapers or turn on television sets to be subjected to a quire of racist and stupid remarks – below the pale actions by some who can’t stomach the idea of an African-American president in the White House. Reportedly, there have been hundreds of hatred incidents occurring in places around the country – death threats made against the president-elect, effigies turning up in various places, cross burnings, racial slurs and insults, some voicing hope that Obama is assassinated, and negative remarks by some that “our country” is being taken away. How absurd! Barack Obama is an American. All Americans are Americans. I resent those words (our country) said in such a negative tone. This country belongs to all Americans. Who behooves anyone to question the patriotism and love of country by others? The White House and Capitol were built on the back of slave labor. Slaves were not paid for that hard labor they performed. The money instead went to their slave owners – $5 per month. Quotes from the annals of history: “If this society fails, I fear that we will learn very shortly that racism is a sickness unto death.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Showdown for Violence”, 1968. “Racism is a contempt for life, an arrogant assertion that one race is the center of value and object of devotion, before which other races must kneel in admission” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Where Do We Go From Here?”, Look Magazine, 1958. “Racism is so universal in this country, so widespread and deep-seated, that it is invisible because it is so normal.” – U.S. Congressman Shirley Chisholm, “Unbought and Unbossed”, 1970. “…What can we do about racism? We can talk about it, not in an acrimonious way, but in a clinical way. And maybe by talking about it, we can reach a few of those borderline white people who have never consciously thought about racism or prejudice to think about it and maybe want to do something about it.” – Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, 1986. “Racism can’t be overcome. It will be there for the rest of your life. There will always be people who don’t like you because you’re Black, Hispanic, Jewish. You have to figure out how to deal with it. Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.” – Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe, in Sports Illustrated, July 1991. This article is a REPRINT. It was published in 2008 when Barack Obama first won the presidency of the United States.
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Highlights: Democratic National Convention .
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‘Michelle Obama Capturers Heart of Convention’ .
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‘Bloomberg rips Trump with brutal DNC speech’ Billionaire Michael Bloomberg stung Donald Trump on Wednesday night with a brutal critique in front of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, during which he repeatedly skewered the Republican presidential nominee's business practices. The former New York City mayor, ranked by Forbes as the eighth-richest man in the world, began his address by acknowledging he was an "outsider" who would be delivering an "unconventional convention speech." "I've been a Democrat. I've been a Republican. And I eventually became an independent because I don't believe either party has a monopoly on good ideas or good leadership," he said at the start of his speech, earning some boos shortly after for offering minor critiques of Democrats. Bloomberg quickly, however, focused his attention on Trump, whom he called a "dangerous demagogue."
‘Bloomberg Rips Trump’
"I built a business and I didn't start it with a million dollar check from my father," the billionaire said, in reference to the money Trump's father loaned him to start his first business. Bloomberg, the fellow New York businessman who almost threw his hat in the ring for the presidency in 2016, slammed Trump's business practices and argued they would be dangerous to the US economy. "Trump says he wants to run our nation like he runs his business? God help us," Bloomberg said to thunderous agreement from the crowd. "I'm a New Yorker and I know a con when I see one." He added: "The richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy." Bloomberg said he understood the "appeal of a businessman" as president, but contended Trump would "make it harder for small businesses to compete" and would "do damage to our economy."
Bloomberg said to thunderous agreement from the crowd. "I'm a New Yorker and I know a con when I see one."
Bill O'Reilly blasts 'smear merchants' who suggested he supports slavery "Trump is a risky, reckless and radical choice and we can't afford to make that choice," he said. Fox News host Bill O'Reilly blasted what he called "smear merchants" who he said misrepresented his position on slavery. The "O'Reilly Factor" host drew criticism Tuesday night when he argued on his show that the slaves who helped build the White House "were well fed and had decent lodgings provided by the government."
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The comments came in response to Michelle Obama's well-received speech earlier this week at the Democratic National Convention.
In her speech, Obama noted the significance of a black family living in the White House, saying I wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves." 35
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lease, let me explain a few things! I’m a senior citizen who has lived far past God’s promised years and still have a reasonable portion of health and strength. However, with mental capability in tack, I’m compelled to speak to the hearts of youth everywhere in regard to this critical election! Youth and elders alike should know that there is an unprecedented political candidate whom I believe to be from the very pit-of-hell! Its rather sad when a leader of a political party spite in your face and tell you that its raining! Well, even as a youth I was able to discern when the heart of a person was right or wrong. And now I am viewing life trough the eyes of God, thusly living through the word that leads and guides righteous people into all truth. God has lowed me to discern good from evil. This particular candidate with diabolical behavior is far reaching and encumbers the minds of some humans and is evil! The truth of the matter is that I’m voting for the candidate who has evolved from the years of not understanding the mythology of African Americans … and now has evolved into a person for all US citizens. As though it is anybody’s business, I will cast my vote for the candidate who has experience of traveling the world while with compassion for people of various ‘Trump and Clinton’ the background. There is a candidate with documented credentials, has traveled to 112 countries and not a loud-mouth blowing hot-air! As a compassionate leader of this United States, there should be love, care and concern for all of nation’s people! There should not be a candidate chosen to aid the wealthy population sitting in high-places looking down on the needy. Now a senior, I concern myself with the future of Universal Health Care...but not only for me but for my children and their children’s children! I advise that you watch the candidate who has stuffed campaign revue into hidden bank accounts, and has said that the U.S. Health Program would be cut! ‘From one generation of incarceration (Slavery) to another little has changed’
Miami, FL — Charles Kinsey, a 47-year old man from South Florida, was shot in the leg by a Miami police officer as he laid on the ground with his hands up. The incident, which was caught on a cell phone camera, clearly shows Kinsey lying on the ground with his hands raised, explaining to the officers that he and the 23-year old autistic man he was assisting are unarm
I’ve continually watch television presentations while shuttering as to a insane political leader with questionable morals spewed on Muslims and Minorities while gushing surmountable portions of racism on others who can not fend for themselves. This person with an on the moment decision gives a preview as to this persons personality... and has a big mental behavior! This candidate is beyond dangerous and not alone fix this country!
One can only imagine an insane human sitting in the white-house while having a bad day! The tax payer can't afford to chance this erratic demeanor of a persons having a flare of bigotry. Nor can we afford to send our children into harms way (army) with the enemy sitting in DC’s Capitol. Prayerfully example the positon of each candidate running for the highest seat in the land while considering their honest motive! Could that motive be to take the nation ‘back’ in years past who be a displeasure for those who are barely existing now? Going backward means to go back into the bowels of slavery! I’m old enough to remember what the past represents, well, it wasn’t good for African Americans nor Hispanics. With all the known issues discussed, blacks should not sit at home complaining about how bad conditions … you can change conditions with that most important vote! But, be careful as to who you give that vote! I can’t endorse a candidate, however your intelligence will tell you with whom to vote! 38
Make Election Day a National Holiday
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en. Bernie Sanders has proposed a bill to designate "Democracy Day" as a national election holiday to make it easier for Americans to vote.
Nationwide, preliminary indications are that the total turnout for the 2014 elections was only 36.6 percent, according to the United States Elections Project at the University of Florida. In America, we should be celebrating our democracy and doing everything possible to make it easier for people to participate in the political process. Election Day should be a national holiday so that everyone has the time and opportunity to vote. While this would not be a cure-all, it would indicate a national commitment to create a more vibrant democracy. We should not be satisfied with a "democracy" in which more than 60 percent of our people don't vote and some 80 percent of young people and low-income Americans fail to vote. We can and must do better than that. While we must also focus on campaign finance reform and public funding of elections, establishing an Election Day holiday would be an important step forward.
Would you support a National Holiday to vote? Commentary By Rev. Harold E. Bailey
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n various communities of the United States there are tons of excuses as to why people don’t vote … even in a free world!
While in nations across the waters, you might want to consider that many have died trying to go to school or vote! In this country all we have to do is get up early and perhaps walk a few steps and there is the polling place. But, we yet complain at what’s going on from the White House to the State House...but yet don’t vote. Some even use the excuse that their vote don’t count… yep, you are right … how can it count when you’re not voted? A National Holiday would give every citizen (of age) an opportunity to have the day off from work or other establishment in agreement with the law. Africa stood in long lines to vote!
I call for Congressmen, Mayors, Local and State Representatives, Preachers, Teachers and all laymen and women … pile-on behind such a tremendous movement going in a positive direction. More than a few just might sign-on to it… You might be surprised! But grown folk would have to get off the seat of doing nothing. This creative movement sounds fair to me—how about you? Let me hear from you at: WWW.mrheb@aol.com
Get off the corner and VOTE!
To keep from crying … Laugh! Late one night a mugger wearing a ski mask jumped into a path of a welldressed man and stuck a gun in his ribs "give me your money," he demanded. Indignant, the affluent man replied, "you can't do this – I am a United States congressman!" 39
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‘True Believers in Christ’ atan would have us believe that sin has won the war on crime, drugs and violence, however God has declared that victory belongs to the true believers in Christ!
Go into the various market-places of life and take back that child which the devil has stolen from you! Remember that God has not given us the spirit of fear, but has given us Love, Power and a Sound Mind!
Let’s pray one for another as we seek the intervention of God in the lives of our children! Pray that they may be saved from the perils of Satan. Remember, there is nothing too hard for God!
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