White Flight in Bowie?!

[live_strong28]

Originally Posted by RaisedWell

Yes, I do mind but what does that have to do with you? Why are you on such a mission? Who in Prince Georges hurt your feelings that much?

I didn't vote for none of those people but what does that have to do with you? I appreciate truth and honesty but you know darn well, at the same time, you're making comments that lean towards being a racist.

Umm, if the majority of the people in PG Cty and on this blog are still in a fog and think Jack Johnson is doing such a great job, the schools are wonderful, crime is low, and taxes are low, then my suggestion to you is to move, because otherwise, the problems won't get better because these people are content with status quo and will keep voting these type of people into power.

There are people on this blog who are ignorant to the things that are going on in their own county. I feel that if I can pass along some knowledge, some data, and some facts to them, then maybe they can wake the heck up and realize it too and do something about it, instead of living in their cocoon neighborhood and thinking everything is peachy and being all defensive when the truth is presented to them.

Nobody likes a messenger of bad news, but bad news is what it is...reality. It's time to face the music, or there will be another Jack Johnson, there'll be another Keith Washington, there'll be another Andre Hornsby, there'll be another Ulysses Currie, Nate Exum, and even Marion Barry since you consider parts of PG Cty as SE DC extended, etc.

You can't make this stuff up!

Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson Accused of Lying, Cronyism and Unethical Behavior - Free-Press-Release.com

WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | Prince George's County Policeman Indicted On 2nd Degree Murder

Yonkers Tribune : Andre Hornsby Convicted On 6 Felony Charges Including Fraud And Obstruction Of Justice

FBI Raids Home of Maryland State Senator - washingtonpost.com

http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2009...weaken-pg.html

[bowian]

Originally Posted by RaisedWell

BTW, I noticed an excellent post from a moderator in the NOVA forum regarding Prince Georges County. Maybe he/she could be the moderator here.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/north...ashington.html

That was a good post. Articulate, respectful, and not whiny.

[Kidfree]

If were going to look at the laughable politicians of Prince George's County why not look at their counterparts next door. What makes this debate seem racial is that it's squarely focused on the short comings of PG county elected officials, when we all know the American political system is inept and very flawed at best. From lobbying which is the ultimate Quid Pro Quo, to the electoral college, to name a few. Politicians are human and we elect them with hopes they'll follow the straight line; but unfortunately public policy is primarily written by big industry, with their interests in mind, not the electorate. Furthermore deceit/corruption is ingrained in the US political system (regardless of political affiliation), yes there are a few good apples, but a few is the operative word. Furthermore, a few are little match against a well oiled, well financed system of favor for a favor.

Montgomery county politicians in action:

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