Response to Our Times Newspaper
Article entitled June 15-28, 2007 "Nothing to be ashamed of . . . How White Power treats the poor when choosing to be our leaders"
Written by sml
Dear Friend,
I read your editorial entitled "Nothing to be ashamed of . . . How White Power treats the poor when choosing to be our leaders," and I have a few comments.
When you find some time you will discover that the Evansville Courier & Press is not the only newspaper as well as Our Times Newspaper promoting voter intimidation, misinformed, and personal attacks regarding my character as a candidate for mayor. (USA Today.com, June 04, 2007 and June 14, 2007, Taking Down Words (TWD), blogger by Jennifer Wagner (Democrat) Communications Director for the Indiana Democratic Party, "Danger Zone: Nixon Gets Early Nod for Worst Mayoral Candidate of 2007 . . . Evansville Republican Mayoral Candidate David Nixon is the political gift that . . . Fort Wayne Newspaper - The News Sentinel, "Republican distress in Evansville," May 29, 2007)
I do not consider myself "poor" as you refer to my character in your editorial. I consider myself blessed, and live a modest life with my family. In addition, you quoted saying "No one should be ashamed of Nixon's candidacy. Most notably, the Black voters and the Republican Party."
I would like for the most notably, Black voters and the Republican Party in our community to know that . . . I am not ashamed of YOU either;
When you sat at the table with so-called "White Power" urging them to disregard my qualifications as executive director for the C.K. Newsome Community Center.
When you sat at the table with so-called "White Power" to have my family and me ousted from our residence.
When you sat at the table with so-called "White Power" to have my funds monitored in secret at the bank for my small business.
When you sat at the table with so-called "White Power" and classified me as "crazy" and a "con artist."
No, most notably, Blacks in our community, I am not ashamed of you either.
Although my family and I have experienced ill-natured treatment from many in the Black community and marked by a letter of lies circulated since 2004, in both Black and White community churches, my wife and I continue to help individuals get work, find places for the homeless to live, write grants for non profit organizations in our city, consult small businesses and help them become legit.
I was given the name "con artist." I took the time to look up the word "con artist," in Wikipedia. Some were quoted in your editorial as saying they think that I am a "con man." I would like to let your dedicated readers of Our Times Newspaper know what the word means. (A confidence trick or confidence game, also known as a con, scam, swindle, grift, bunko, or flim flam, is an attempt to intentionally mislead a person or persons known as a mark, usually with the goal of financial or other gain.) For confidence tricks dealing with information theft or computers read social engineering.
I suggest that those individuals who think that I am a "con man," examine their own character to see if any of the above-mentioned character traits describe themselves. I believe that what you say from your mind-thought is what is in your own heart.
This is my first time running as a candidate for mayor, and the May 8th, 2007 Primary Election illustrates that PEOPLE want something different in the leadership for Evansville. I am most grateful to everyone who voted for me. Visit my blogger at http://votedavidjnixonformayor.blogspot.com/ to learn more about me. I am confident that I am the right fit for THE PEOPLE and citizens of Evansville, and I look forward to meeting you at the upcoming event "UNOE: Candidates Night," with Channel 25 WEHT, on September 27, 2007, 6:00 PM at the Red Cross Building, Evansville, Indiana.
I am not running my campaign to line my pockets as quoted in your editorial. I am a candidate running for mayor for THE PEOPLE, "Making sure Evansville is not left out." If elected your next mayor, I will have top of the line experts handle our finances and budgets for the city. I will work closely with our city attorney's, and council members. I will attend city council meetings making sure that monies earmarked for our city and county projects will accomplish their goals.
At present, I do not have the support from the local GOP Party, nor do I have the support from many ELITE Blacks in the formal sector of our city. I want them ALL to know that it is okay. I will continue to run my campaign for mayor grassroots. However, I would like to thank all of the faith based organizations, small businesses, and individuals of ALL colors who do support my campaign. They keep me encouraged and tell me to continue to stand, and for that I am grateful.
I will not allow so-called "White Power" media to start a KU (Coo), between me and my brothers and sisters in Black news. I will only do live television and radio broadcast shows, so that THE PEOPLE can hear my point of view what concerns them. I take my campaign serious and will continue to run as a candidate for mayor.
Yes, I do have flaws in my life, most leaders do. One good example I can think of are the lives of our present, and past five presidents of the United States. I am not a criminal, and I ask that the news media stop trying to portray me as one.
Politics and the way we do business with the world is changing everyday. I am not the only Black citizen in Evansville that has dealt with ill-natured treatment when it comes to a man or woman regardless of their skin color run for an office. We ALL have flaws in our lives.
I will leave you with this quote - The poor man does not get into a rage. "The poor man cannot afford to take umbrage at those who are better supplied with this world's goods, and on whose charity he may be dependent." Ashanti Proverb, by R.S. Rattray, #67-#69.
Thank you.
David J. Nixon, Candidate for Mayor
Paid for by the Committee to Vote Nixon for Mayor
Response to Evansville Courier & Press
Article entitled Monday, June 04, 2007 "Nixon solicited money."
Written by Thomas Langhorne
Mr.
Langhorne,
After reading your article there appears to be a document flowing around regarding me and a job I applied for in 2006, as superintendent for Evansville/
Vanderburgh School Corporation (
EVSC).
I thought perhaps that you would be interested in reading a letter I received from
BWP Associates regarding the position.
Instead of illustrating my character and qualifications in a negative light to dedicated readers of the Evansville Courier & Press, why don't you spend some quality time and do research on some of the local
GOP's background and their personal lives. I am confident to say that you would SIGH, at some of their background misfortune and what they have been through in pursuit of happiness.
If you take the time out to reflect on the personal lives of our present, and former five presidents of the United States, you can relate to what I am saying. We ALL have flaws in our lives and no one is perfect.
I cannot name one person in life who has not been through tough times including some of the members of the local GOP Republican Party. Remember the 2005 tornado that devastated the people in our community, and the heavy rainstorms that caused flooding in 2006? We are ALL just a paycheck away from being homeless, in need, and seeking help.
Mr.
Langhorne, you continue to mention the child support obligation I have in Michigan. Please visit
http://dadsofmichigan.org/ to get better
acquainted with the support that fathers like me who are not dead beat dads are getting in the state of Michigan. If elected mayor, I would like to adopt a similar program here in Evansville to help both fathers and mothers concerning child support issues.
I received a legal document from
BWP Associates regarding the superintendent position explaining the decision that
EVSC desired. It is to my understanding that my name and information package submitted in 2006, was not considered for an interview.
My point that I am making is that
EVSC school board members has chosen the individual they want that fits into their comfort zone. Please be assured that I believe that he will do a great job and represent the school district well. Also, I agree with Attorney Massey and County Clerk Kirk, it was a job that I could apply for and not have to campaign for the position. I did just that, applied for the position.
In addition, County Clerk Kirk, quoted saying "Legally, it's just like a beggar on the street, saying he'll work for food." It's the same difference. I have toured our city in Evansville, and I have seen veterans hold up signs that read "Hungry, will work for food." We ALL should be ashamed to allow our veterans to be looked upon as a beggar. Legally, I am a veteran and I am not a beggar. If I need help, I will ask. That is what the city of Evansville should be about HELPING each other.
I believe that THE PEOPLE want a mayor who is not afraid to ask for HELP when it is needed. I believe THE PEOPLE want a mayor who is a good listener, will offer better community programs and services, and will take action to make sure that things happen for the betterment of our city and THE PEOPLE.
For example:
If THE PEOPLE who are homeowners, and operate small businesses want to see a reduction in property taxes from twice a year to once a year, I WILL ASK for the HELP to make it happen.
If our police force need more suitable benefits, equipment, computers, firearms, and other needs to provide better safety to our communities, I WILL ASK for the HELP to help aid our police officers.
If THE PEOPLE want better housing for the disabled, veterans, and homeless, I WILL ASK for the HELP for improved housing programs.
If senior citizens want better meals delivered to them, I WILL ASK for the HELP to provide better nutrition care services.
If THE PEOPLE want support for dentistry services for uninsured individuals, I WILL ASK for the HELP to fund the program.
If THE PEOPLE want programs for youth that have mental illness, I WILL ASK for the HELP to support medical program services.
You cannot be afraid to ASK FOR HELP when you need it. If elected your next mayor, I will ASK FOR THE HELP, "Making sure that Evansville is not left out."
If elected as your next mayor, I want the public to know that my personal obligation with child support arrearage in Michigan, will not be a burden placed on the shoulders of THE PEOPLE or the city of Evansville.
I am qualified in strategic planning and budgeting. It is to my understanding that the city of Evansville is debt-free. I will focus on the economic growth and continue to keep our city debt-free as your mayor.
I read a book daily that is more popular than our mayor. I will continue to look UP, and not around.
Thank you.
David J. Nixon, Candidate for Mayor
Paid for by the Committee to Vote Nixon for Mayor
