RETIRED - Detroit Police Officers are getting screwed, #!"+**, as of February 28th, retirees from the Department will lose their medical benefits, with no assured replacement, reimbursement plan, in place. February 28th - everything we worked for, sacrificed for will be gone.
The Detroit Bankruptcy has been mismanaged, bungled and botched from the beginning - when Governor Snyder made plans for the bankruptcy, before the data had been verified.
The Detroit Bankruptcy should have been a 'managed bankruptcy', like the GM / Chrysler bankruptcy, all the pieces should have been, in place and agreed too. Everything should have been considered - but now bit and pieces are missing, not everything is on the table, and the Detroit Institute of Arts, was blackmailed into contributing to the solution, while other assets were left out (Belle Isle (other options were not considered), Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, Rouge Park and all the other parks in Detroit,
Water Department (?), vacant land etc...Mike Ilitch, the billionaire, and other corporate executives walk away with Detroit tax payer monies ($235m +), tax credits, and loans, while Detroit retirees, Police and Fire retirees walk away with no insurance and now No retirement checks (*?)
I retired as a Detroit Police Sergeant, with BC/BS Master Medical coverage. I received a Duty Disability from the Department, at the request of xPC Ella Bully-Cummings, and the support of the Detroit Police Medical Section, after 23 / 31 years. Less than 10 days later, I had a triple heart by-pass operation. I still haven't realized all the effects of my on duty related injury (I was hit by a car, during an ice storm). I took the position of sergeant because of the medical benefits, and I worked all those years, in service, to the residents of Detroit. I made sacrifices in my personal life, for Detroit residents. Now, I face uncertainty - a reduced retired check (?), and expensive health insurance that I must pay for, despite my service to the community and believing that the State of Michigan Constitution protected me - as I had protected the public.
I am sad, depressed and disappointed that Detroit retirees are not given the respect and dignity that they worked for - that outsiders - are taking away my life and future, claiming that we must share the burden - while banks and brokerage houses that knew the facts and risks involved in loaning money to Detroit are going to walk away with even more money, than they deserve - the same banks and brokerage houses that are responsible for the 2008 National Economic Collapse and Depression, that they were responsible for. Indeed the State must accept blame, for not paying attention to Detroit as it slowly sank into a 'pit of debt'. The banks and brokerage houses have recovered their losses and are indeed - back to billion dollar profitability.
I am now going to purchase BC/BS insurance for $868. a month / with no dental or optical, because in addition to growing old and the infirmities that includes, I have to protect myself from my duty related injuries, and the uncertainties that they will present, in the now and future years.
Detroit is still an unsafe city, with poor schools, and it will be for years, because the billionaires are building a downtown and midtown - for us - but they will reap the bounty, the millions of dollars, because of the hundreds of million of dollars, we as taxpayers gave them, err they gave themselves..
Where is the Justice - Where is Superman when you need him.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
NFL - PRO BOWL, 2014
NFL - PRO BOWL, 2014
Is there any better backdrop to any kind of TV, Movie or sporting event than Hawaii ?? Even in the rain - football is great.
Al Micheals, Chris Collingsworth, coaches and sideline personeel should be wearing - Aloha Shirts - if they need to add neon colors, OK ??? but everyone should be wearing Aloha Shirts, its Hawaii and a special event !!!
Michaels and Collingsworth see...med like cheerleaders, commenting on how much more effort this game had versus the 2012 game, in which, NFL Commissioner Roger Godell, threatened to end the game, if there wasn't more effort. This is the same guy who apparently didn't object to playing the Super Bowl, in New Jersey, in an open aired stadium, now there is talk about changing the day of the game - they can't.
It looks like the defenses have the advantage - so its a low scoring game, maybe they can work to make a more even game, next year. Some of the players, looked like they were playing in slow motion, and some players weren't blocking, as if this wasn't a real game.
NO kickoffs ??? but punting is alright ??? they are both dangerous, why eliminate kick offs...? And the NFL could have tried kicking the extra point on the 5 or 10 yard line, in this game, rather than thinking of eliminating it.
The NFL needs to sell more tickets to fill the stadium, the poor weather, may have player a factor, in the poor turnout, but the empty seats, should be an embarrassment for the NFL and it Hawaiian supporters.
Is there any better backdrop to any kind of TV, Movie or sporting event than Hawaii ?? Even in the rain - football is great.
Al Micheals, Chris Collingsworth, coaches and sideline personeel should be wearing - Aloha Shirts - if they need to add neon colors, OK ??? but everyone should be wearing Aloha Shirts, its Hawaii and a special event !!!
Michaels and Collingsworth see...med like cheerleaders, commenting on how much more effort this game had versus the 2012 game, in which, NFL Commissioner Roger Godell, threatened to end the game, if there wasn't more effort. This is the same guy who apparently didn't object to playing the Super Bowl, in New Jersey, in an open aired stadium, now there is talk about changing the day of the game - they can't.
It looks like the defenses have the advantage - so its a low scoring game, maybe they can work to make a more even game, next year. Some of the players, looked like they were playing in slow motion, and some players weren't blocking, as if this wasn't a real game.
NO kickoffs ??? but punting is alright ??? they are both dangerous, why eliminate kick offs...? And the NFL could have tried kicking the extra point on the 5 or 10 yard line, in this game, rather than thinking of eliminating it.
The NFL needs to sell more tickets to fill the stadium, the poor weather, may have player a factor, in the poor turnout, but the empty seats, should be an embarrassment for the NFL and it Hawaiian supporters.
Monday, January 13, 2014
CUBA - OBAMA - OPEN TRAVEL NOW
CUBA - PRESIDENT OBAMA - OPEN TRAVEL TO CUBA - NOW, TODAY....January, 2014
President Obama shock the World !!! Open travel, tourism, economic development to Cuba - Unilaterally today - Now...
Boycotting Cuba hasn't worked for over 50 years, Fidel Castro, the last of the larger than life world leaders from the Cold War, in enfebbled, his brother, Raul, is now in charge and elderly. President Obama was criticized for shaking his hand at the United Nations, but he did what he has preached - engagement, not War... the US must take the first step, like Nixon did in China, Open Cuba to the US economy, let the US markets / business reform Cuba, free its people from Castro(s)- let the Cuban community reunite with families that have been divided.
It could be one of President Obama's signature events in his legacy, and it would be
good for all, even the Republican / Tea Party members would eventually see the wisdom of such an effort, as US businesses rush in - where they should have been, all these years.
President Obama - Just Do It.
2ND POST:
For over 50 years - the USA has boycotted Cuba, with a misguided policy that a boycott would bring down Fidel Castro and his regime.
Well after 50 years, by any measure this policy has been a failure - Fidel and Raul Castro remain in power and the Cuban people suffer - frozen in time.
President Obama has taken small steps - but he must declare an unilateral end to the boycott of Cuba - and Open Cuba to all Americans who wish to travel and/or reunite with family and friends. No restrictions - let American bring their dollars and voices of freedom - let the Cuban people begin to feel the freedom - even if Fidel and Raoul benefit, in the short run.
A program on CNBC (Escape from Havana:An American Story)about 14,000 children secretly flown out of Cuba in the 1960's and their stories is a compelling story of survival and of the failure of US policy.
These children now seniors - some feel Cuba must be open and that American policy, that they once supported, is wrong - and the USA must open trade and travel to Cuba.
1ST POST:
Memo to President Bush,
Cuban President Fidel Castro has resigned his position today, now Raoul Castro is in charge, officially.
It is a psychological event, a time for change, transition time - even though Raoul has been in charge, this is an opening, an opportunity to take advantage of...
President Bush - Open Cuba to travel by US citizens, open it to economic aid, to all Americans - SHOCK THE WORLD, as President Nixon did with China. Don't let this opportunity slip through the cracks of ideaology.
Now is the time to OPEN Cuba to the world.
President Obama shock the World !!! Open travel, tourism, economic development to Cuba - Unilaterally today - Now...
Boycotting Cuba hasn't worked for over 50 years, Fidel Castro, the last of the larger than life world leaders from the Cold War, in enfebbled, his brother, Raul, is now in charge and elderly. President Obama was criticized for shaking his hand at the United Nations, but he did what he has preached - engagement, not War... the US must take the first step, like Nixon did in China, Open Cuba to the US economy, let the US markets / business reform Cuba, free its people from Castro(s)- let the Cuban community reunite with families that have been divided.
It could be one of President Obama's signature events in his legacy, and it would be
good for all, even the Republican / Tea Party members would eventually see the wisdom of such an effort, as US businesses rush in - where they should have been, all these years.
President Obama - Just Do It.
2ND POST:
For over 50 years - the USA has boycotted Cuba, with a misguided policy that a boycott would bring down Fidel Castro and his regime.
Well after 50 years, by any measure this policy has been a failure - Fidel and Raul Castro remain in power and the Cuban people suffer - frozen in time.
President Obama has taken small steps - but he must declare an unilateral end to the boycott of Cuba - and Open Cuba to all Americans who wish to travel and/or reunite with family and friends. No restrictions - let American bring their dollars and voices of freedom - let the Cuban people begin to feel the freedom - even if Fidel and Raoul benefit, in the short run.
A program on CNBC (Escape from Havana:An American Story)about 14,000 children secretly flown out of Cuba in the 1960's and their stories is a compelling story of survival and of the failure of US policy.
These children now seniors - some feel Cuba must be open and that American policy, that they once supported, is wrong - and the USA must open trade and travel to Cuba.
1ST POST:
Memo to President Bush,
Cuban President Fidel Castro has resigned his position today, now Raoul Castro is in charge, officially.
It is a psychological event, a time for change, transition time - even though Raoul has been in charge, this is an opening, an opportunity to take advantage of...
President Bush - Open Cuba to travel by US citizens, open it to economic aid, to all Americans - SHOCK THE WORLD, as President Nixon did with China. Don't let this opportunity slip through the cracks of ideaology.
Now is the time to OPEN Cuba to the world.
Friday, January 10, 2014
GEORGE CUSHINGBERRY, DETROIT COUNCILMAN MUST GO..
George Cushingberry, Jr should resign...from Detroit City Council
George Cushingberry Jr, was stopped by Detroit Police Officers, and their are three versions of the event - including: location, police chase, contents of the car, but he has charged 'police profiling'...there is agreement that their was a stong odor of marijuana (from a friend in the car with a marijuana medical card)...
"Profiling"...yet the officers (one who may have been black) 'were so far behind him that they couldn't have seen if he was using a turn signal' - then they would be to far behind to profile the driver or any passengers !!!
Cushingberry is a 'stink bomb' on the Council waiting to go off - and he maybe sizzling with his 'go to to he...ll' (Detroit News statement) and now this traffic incident.
If their was a delay in confronting Cushingberry, by the officers - it could have been they were waiting on a response from their computer, with information about the car and license plate, and / or they were contacting dispatch, informing them - of the situation. Detroit Police officers should not be denigrated for doing their jobs.
The Detroit City Council needs to be a hard working exemplary group, working together to 'move Detroit forward' - already Cushingberry is a bad distraction - and its only going to get worse...
Council member Jenkins had every right, when asked for a comment to give one - and she would have made a better Detroit City Council President than Brenda Jones.
PC Craig needs to get the investigation - correct - he cannot be seen as giving special favors to politicians, and neither should the Detroit Police Department
Detroit Police officers don't need another Detroit 'political leader ?' creating a controversy over their actions - we are in Bankruptcy and are being offered 17c on the dollar to take away our health benefits. DPD have suffered pay cuts, poor equipment, poor training and poor executive leadership for years upon years. Newly appointed Police Chief James Craig, had spent months correcting the mistakes and errors of previous police chiefs and is trying to put DPD on the right path to fight crime - Detroit, the Chief and the Department do not need Cushingberry, acting badly and then trying to shame DPD...The TRUTH must be told and if Cushingberry was wrong - then he should accept responsibilty and apologize and change his behavior patterns.
George Cushingberry Jr, was stopped by Detroit Police Officers, and their are three versions of the event - including: location, police chase, contents of the car, but he has charged 'police profiling'...there is agreement that their was a stong odor of marijuana (from a friend in the car with a marijuana medical card)...
"Profiling"...yet the officers (one who may have been black) 'were so far behind him that they couldn't have seen if he was using a turn signal' - then they would be to far behind to profile the driver or any passengers !!!
Cushingberry is a 'stink bomb' on the Council waiting to go off - and he maybe sizzling with his 'go to to he...ll' (Detroit News statement) and now this traffic incident.
If their was a delay in confronting Cushingberry, by the officers - it could have been they were waiting on a response from their computer, with information about the car and license plate, and / or they were contacting dispatch, informing them - of the situation. Detroit Police officers should not be denigrated for doing their jobs.
The Detroit City Council needs to be a hard working exemplary group, working together to 'move Detroit forward' - already Cushingberry is a bad distraction - and its only going to get worse...
Council member Jenkins had every right, when asked for a comment to give one - and she would have made a better Detroit City Council President than Brenda Jones.
PC Craig needs to get the investigation - correct - he cannot be seen as giving special favors to politicians, and neither should the Detroit Police Department
Detroit Police officers don't need another Detroit 'political leader ?' creating a controversy over their actions - we are in Bankruptcy and are being offered 17c on the dollar to take away our health benefits. DPD have suffered pay cuts, poor equipment, poor training and poor executive leadership for years upon years. Newly appointed Police Chief James Craig, had spent months correcting the mistakes and errors of previous police chiefs and is trying to put DPD on the right path to fight crime - Detroit, the Chief and the Department do not need Cushingberry, acting badly and then trying to shame DPD...The TRUTH must be told and if Cushingberry was wrong - then he should accept responsibilty and apologize and change his behavior patterns.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
DETROIT LIONS - TIME FOR A CHANGE, of OWNER
DETROIT LIONS - IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE !!! OF OWNER
William C. Ford, should sell the Detroit Lions - He has been the one constant during all these losing Lions seasons...He should be held accountable. He has tried, spent money - but failure is his legacy, and now its is time to pass the ownership onto someone else, anyone else.
The losing Detroit Lions should be an embarrassment to the Ford Motor Company (like the goverment owning GM) and now is the time to sell and bring in new owners, new leaders and a new future.
Detroit area Lions fans want and deserve a Super Bowl - but what confidence, do you have that it will happen, next Season ????
What do you think ??? Post a comment...
William C. Ford, should sell the Detroit Lions - He has been the one constant during all these losing Lions seasons...He should be held accountable. He has tried, spent money - but failure is his legacy, and now its is time to pass the ownership onto someone else, anyone else.
The losing Detroit Lions should be an embarrassment to the Ford Motor Company (like the goverment owning GM) and now is the time to sell and bring in new owners, new leaders and a new future.
Detroit area Lions fans want and deserve a Super Bowl - but what confidence, do you have that it will happen, next Season ????
What do you think ??? Post a comment...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
DETROIT - MOTOR CITY, RIP OFF - RAPE, residents, retirees
Detroit - Motor City - RIPPED OFF.. RAPED - residents / retirees ...
Mike Ilitch, and Marian Ilitch billionaire owners of the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, and Motor City Casino, among other businesses are getting from the State of Michigan, County of Wayne, and Detroit tax dollars to build a MINI ice arena to house the Red Wings. The Ilitch's still owe Detroit up to $12m, for failing to secure and maintain historic Detroit Tiger Stadium, per agreements to maintain it as it was in 1999, when it was closed. Ken Cockrel, Detroit's now revered councilman, admitted Ilitch owed the money, promised to 'do everything I can to get the money', but failed, and never explained - Why not !!!
The Ilitch's own the Motor City Casino, despite owning two (2) professional sports teams !!! Poor disgraced Pete Rose can't enter the baseball Hall of Fame, because he BET on baseball games - He should have invested in a Casino.
The State, and the Detroit Downtown Development Authority which gets / captures tax revenue from a defined downtown area - and wants to expand its area, to get even more tax dollars) and the Detroit Economic Developent Association (George Jackson - had a major hand in the 'demolition by neglect' of historic Detroit Tiger Stadium per Ilitch (rumor has it), has guaranteed $235m dollars to support the arena and development of the area around the MINI arena - and the taxpayers are told that "no tax dollars will be involved (spent)"...It must be STOPPED !!!
Detroit is in bankruptcy - retirees face the loss of their pensions and health care benefits, and the EMF allows the use of DDDA / DECG funding to support a billionaires project - that Ilitch can mortgage himself with Dan Gilbert.
The EFM Orr also wants, with the help of his old law firm, to give 75c on the dollar to two banks, to finance the debt from a soured deal to rescue the City from their pension obligations. This is the same Orr who said he wanted City debtors to get a mere 10c on the dollar - its seems only the retirees were offered 10c - and everyone else may get much much more - because they can get more financial benefit from again selling bonds to the City.
The City in bankruptcy is also going to give financial aid to a 'Disneyland ride' the apporved M1 light rail system (3.3 miles in Mid Town with 13 stops - in that short track) while a region wide bus system is still a dream, and Detroit residents don't have bus shelters and a real on time bus system.
Detroit taxpayers and retirees are being ripped off - it must stop !!!
Some one must stand up and say 'stop the deceit, stop the lying, help Detroit, but don't take advantage, don't continue the 'rape' of Detroit.
Mike Ilitch, and Marian Ilitch billionaire owners of the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, and Motor City Casino, among other businesses are getting from the State of Michigan, County of Wayne, and Detroit tax dollars to build a MINI ice arena to house the Red Wings. The Ilitch's still owe Detroit up to $12m, for failing to secure and maintain historic Detroit Tiger Stadium, per agreements to maintain it as it was in 1999, when it was closed. Ken Cockrel, Detroit's now revered councilman, admitted Ilitch owed the money, promised to 'do everything I can to get the money', but failed, and never explained - Why not !!!
The Ilitch's own the Motor City Casino, despite owning two (2) professional sports teams !!! Poor disgraced Pete Rose can't enter the baseball Hall of Fame, because he BET on baseball games - He should have invested in a Casino.
The State, and the Detroit Downtown Development Authority which gets / captures tax revenue from a defined downtown area - and wants to expand its area, to get even more tax dollars) and the Detroit Economic Developent Association (George Jackson - had a major hand in the 'demolition by neglect' of historic Detroit Tiger Stadium per Ilitch (rumor has it), has guaranteed $235m dollars to support the arena and development of the area around the MINI arena - and the taxpayers are told that "no tax dollars will be involved (spent)"...It must be STOPPED !!!
Detroit is in bankruptcy - retirees face the loss of their pensions and health care benefits, and the EMF allows the use of DDDA / DECG funding to support a billionaires project - that Ilitch can mortgage himself with Dan Gilbert.
The EFM Orr also wants, with the help of his old law firm, to give 75c on the dollar to two banks, to finance the debt from a soured deal to rescue the City from their pension obligations. This is the same Orr who said he wanted City debtors to get a mere 10c on the dollar - its seems only the retirees were offered 10c - and everyone else may get much much more - because they can get more financial benefit from again selling bonds to the City.
The City in bankruptcy is also going to give financial aid to a 'Disneyland ride' the apporved M1 light rail system (3.3 miles in Mid Town with 13 stops - in that short track) while a region wide bus system is still a dream, and Detroit residents don't have bus shelters and a real on time bus system.
Detroit taxpayers and retirees are being ripped off - it must stop !!!
Some one must stand up and say 'stop the deceit, stop the lying, help Detroit, but don't take advantage, don't continue the 'rape' of Detroit.
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