Comments on: THIS WEEK ON WASHINGTON WATCH: 9/28 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm Watch Washington Watch on TV One Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:11:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Marvice Young http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-98 Marvice Young Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:01:05 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-98 Mr. Martin, I love your show. The first time I heard you I was impressed. I like the way you realistically address an issue. So many times people try and look at things as if they have the answer. I love the way you put things in perspective when someone says something out of line. You force them to think outside of their own opinion. Keep up the good work. The beating in Chicago really upsets me. The cops, neighborhoods, schools, and parents are going to have to work together to end this violence. Of all the things to be "Zero" tolerance, it should be Gang Violence. I was born in Mississippi during segregation, and we as Blacks did not go around shooting and beating up up each other we had the Klan for that. So these kids do not have any reason to do these senseless things to destroy lives and communities. I'm tired of hearing about the fatherless homes, the parents on drugs etc... Our people have suffered and overcome many things far worse than these kids will ever have to imagine. We as adults need to just stand up to them and start demanding the respect and stop allowing them to get away with this mess. Please publish any information you have on this Chicago beating as to what the community, government etc... is planning on doing. We need to make this a national effort. Mr. Martin, I love your show. The first time I heard you I was impressed. I like the way you realistically address an issue. So many times people try and look at things as if they have the answer. I love the way you put things in perspective when someone says something out of line. You force them to think outside of their own opinion. Keep up the good work. The beating in Chicago really upsets me. The cops, neighborhoods, schools, and parents are going to have to work together to end this violence. Of all the things to be “Zero” tolerance, it should be Gang Violence. I was born in Mississippi during segregation, and we as Blacks did not go around shooting and beating up up each other we had the Klan for that. So these kids do not have any reason to do these senseless things to destroy lives and communities. I’m tired of hearing about the fatherless homes, the parents on drugs etc… Our people have suffered and overcome many things far worse than these kids will ever have to imagine. We as adults need to just stand up to them and start demanding the respect and stop allowing them to get away with this mess. Please publish any information you have on this Chicago beating as to what the community, government etc… is planning on doing. We need to make this a national effort.

]]> By: ARNEADER http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-97 ARNEADER Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:35:52 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-97 Roland, I'm a divorced single African American mom and I have NO PROBLEMS with my 15 year old son. I do not think kids need PROGRAMS or JOBS, children need PARENTS and EDUCATION. We don't have a CHILDREN PROBLEM we have a PARENTING PROBLEM. If we can TEACH our parents LOVE, RESPECT, VALUES, MORALS and STANDARDS, then our children will grow up learning what's important! We don't even how to leave our home to learn this. We need to learn how to LOVE OURSELVES first. Then secondly learn to have LOVE for one another. We need to know how important we are respect and protect each other. Individually you have to search what has VALUE to you, whether it's your family, education, virginity, being drug . Having morals means what you will or will not do, are you going to choose not to sell drugs or commit crimes. Standards are deciding who and what you would allow to become a part of your life even if that means turning your back on your family if they are negative and surrounding yourself with family and fiends who were POSITIVE. It's EASY...aint nothing hard about but to do it and stick to it! Roland, I’m a divorced single African American mom and I have NO PROBLEMS with my 15 year old son. I do not think kids need PROGRAMS or JOBS, children need PARENTS and EDUCATION. We don’t have a CHILDREN PROBLEM we have a PARENTING PROBLEM. If we can TEACH our parents LOVE, RESPECT, VALUES, MORALS and STANDARDS, then our children will grow up learning what’s important! We don’t even how to leave our home to learn this. We need to learn how to LOVE OURSELVES first. Then secondly learn to have LOVE for one another. We need to know how important we are respect and protect each other. Individually you have to search what has VALUE to you, whether it’s your family, education, virginity, being drug . Having morals means what you will or will not do, are you going to choose not to sell drugs or commit crimes. Standards are deciding who and what you would allow to become a part of your life even if that means turning your back on your family if they are negative and surrounding yourself with family and fiends who were POSITIVE. It’s EASY…aint nothing hard about but to do it and stick to it!

]]> By: Yolanda James http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94 Yolanda James Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:35:20 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-94 Today I watched your program "This Week in Washington" The panelists were opinionated and animated at the same time. I enjoyed the pros and cons viewpoints. But, of major concern, President Obama should be given his just due as our leader. I live in a small county 60 miles north of Los Angeles. The City I live in, Thousand Oaks is less than 1% Black. It has it's drawbacks Church is one. Politics is another. Even in my city, the local newspaper's Letters to the Editor, the citizens are upset about how the media banters around the name Obama. Please ask your guests, speakers or whatever to address him properly. "Barack" is inappropriate as well as Obama. The white majority have already basterized his name,let us not be so disrespectful. in reards to the topics, I believe, President Obama is deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. It sends a message to the World, we are not the Nation of "My way or no way". We must learn to share this planet. Additionally, while I am a registered Democrat, I am not always happy with my Party. The Healthcare Reform should not be a partisan event. Both parties should be concerned about the insurance companies and the litigiousness of the society. Does it "really" cost as much as the insurance companies charge? Are the high costs due to lining the attorney's pockets for frivolous lawsuits? Have the physicians lost sight of the importance of their duties, oaths to help the infirmed? The corporate czars of our Nation seem to have a "I want mine (wealth) but you aren't entilted mentality. By the way, I work for a National Insurance Company. There is "plenty" of lining of the pockets at the V.P and Executive Vice President levels and above. While I am one of the fortunate to still have a job, I'm considered a "little person" and the likelihood of remaining on payroll is tenuous on a daily basis.Federal regulations are greatly needed. Today I watched your program “This Week in Washington” The panelists were opinionated and animated at the same time. I enjoyed the pros and cons viewpoints. But, of major concern, President Obama should be given his just due as our leader. I live in a small county 60 miles north of Los Angeles. The City I live in, Thousand Oaks is less than 1% Black. It has it’s drawbacks Church is one. Politics is another. Even in my city, the local newspaper’s Letters to the Editor, the citizens are upset about how the media banters around the name Obama. Please ask your guests, speakers or whatever to address him properly. “Barack” is inappropriate as well as Obama. The white majority have already basterized his name,let us not be so disrespectful. in reards to the topics, I believe, President Obama is deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. It sends a message to the World, we are not the Nation of “My way or no way”. We must learn to share this planet. Additionally, while I am a registered Democrat, I am not always happy with my Party. The Healthcare Reform should not be a partisan event. Both parties should be concerned about the insurance companies and the litigiousness of the society. Does it “really” cost as much as the insurance companies charge? Are the high costs due to lining the attorney’s pockets for frivolous lawsuits? Have the physicians lost sight of the importance of their duties, oaths to help the infirmed? The corporate czars of our Nation seem to have a “I want mine (wealth) but you aren’t entilted mentality. By the way, I work for a National Insurance Company. There is “plenty” of lining of the pockets at the V.P and Executive Vice President levels and above. While I am one of the fortunate to still have a job, I’m considered a “little person” and the likelihood of remaining on payroll is tenuous on a daily basis.Federal regulations are greatly needed.

]]> By: Romano Balordi http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-86 Romano Balordi Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:52:48 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-86 Mr. Martin, Sometimes I wander if my people and I have ever done anything worthy of mention for this great Country of ours...and this is how I summarize it. I AM AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN I am an Italian-American. My roots are deep in an ancient soil, drenched by the Mediterranean sun, and watered by pure streams from snow capped mountains. I am enriched by thousands of years of culture, my hands are those of the mason, the artist, the man of the soil. My thoughts have been recounted in the annals of Rome, the poetry of Virgil, the creations of Dante and the Philosophy of Benedetto Croce. I am an Italian American, and from my ancient world, I first spanned the seas of the new world. I am Cristoforo Colombo. I am Giovanni Caboto, known in American History as John Cabot, discoverer of the mainland of north America. I am Amerigo Vespucci, who gave my name to the new world, America. First to sail on the Great Lakes in 1679, founder of the territory that became the State of Illinois, colonizer of Louisiana and Arkansas, I am Enrico Tonti. I am Filippo Mazzei, friend of Thomas Jefferson, and my thesis on the equality of men was written into the Bill of Rights. In am William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence. I am an Italian-American, I financed the Northwest Expedition of George Rogers Clark and accompanied him through the lands that would become Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan, I am Colonel Francesco Vigo. I mapped the Pacific from Mexico to Alaska and to the Philippines, I am Alessandro Malaspina. I am Giacomo Belinimi, discoverer of the source of the Mississippi River in 1823. I created the Dome of the United States Capital. They call me the Michelangelo of America, I am Constantino Brumidi. In 1904, I founded in San Francisco, the Bank of Italy, now known as the Bank of America, the largest Financial Institution in the world, I am A. P. Giannini. I am Enrico Fermi, father of nuclear science in America. First enlisted man to earn the Medal of Honor in World War II, I am John Basilone of New Jersey. I am an Italian-American. I am the million strong who served in America’s Armies and the tens of thousands whose names are enshrined in Military Cemeteries from Guadalcanal to the Rhine. I am the steel maker in Pittsburgh, the grower in the Imperial Valley of California, the textile designer in Manhattan, the movie maker in Hollywood, the homemaker and the breadwinner in 10,000 communities. I am an American without stint or reservation, loving this land as only one who understands History, its agonies and its triumphs can love and serve it. I will not be told that my contribution is any less nor my role not as worthy of any other American. I will stand in support of this nation’s freedom and protect against all foes, my heritage has dedicated me to this Nation. I am proud of my heritage, and I shall remain worthy of it. I am an Italian-American. Mr. Martin,
Sometimes I wander if my people and I have ever done anything worthy of mention for this great Country of ours…and this is how I summarize it.
I AM AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN
I am an Italian-American. My roots are deep in an ancient soil, drenched by the Mediterranean sun, and watered by pure streams from snow capped mountains. I am enriched by thousands of years of culture, my hands are those of the mason, the artist, the man of the soil.
My thoughts have been recounted in the annals of Rome, the poetry of Virgil, the creations of Dante and the Philosophy of Benedetto Croce. I am an Italian American, and from my ancient world, I first spanned the seas of the new world. I am Cristoforo Colombo.
I am Giovanni Caboto, known in American History as John Cabot, discoverer of the mainland of north America. I am Amerigo Vespucci, who gave my name to the new world, America.
First to sail on the Great Lakes in 1679, founder of the territory that became the State of Illinois, colonizer of Louisiana and Arkansas, I am Enrico Tonti.
I am Filippo Mazzei, friend of Thomas Jefferson, and my thesis on the equality of men was written into the Bill of Rights.
In am William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
I am an Italian-American, I financed the Northwest Expedition of George Rogers Clark and accompanied him through the lands that would become Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan, I am Colonel Francesco Vigo.
I mapped the Pacific from Mexico to Alaska and to the Philippines, I am Alessandro Malaspina.
I am Giacomo Belinimi, discoverer of the source of the Mississippi River in 1823.
I created the Dome of the United States Capital. They call me the Michelangelo of America, I am Constantino Brumidi.
In 1904, I founded in San Francisco, the Bank of Italy, now known as the Bank of America, the largest Financial Institution in the world, I am A. P. Giannini. I am Enrico Fermi, father of nuclear science in America.
First enlisted man to earn the Medal of Honor in World War II, I am John Basilone of New Jersey.
I am an Italian-American. I am the million strong who served in America’s Armies and the tens of thousands whose names are enshrined in Military Cemeteries from Guadalcanal to the Rhine.
I am the steel maker in Pittsburgh, the grower in the Imperial Valley of California, the textile designer in Manhattan, the movie maker in Hollywood, the homemaker and the breadwinner in 10,000 communities.
I am an American without stint or reservation, loving this land as only one who understands History, its agonies and its triumphs can love and serve it.
I will not be told that my contribution is any less nor my role not as worthy of any other American.
I will stand in support of this nation’s freedom and protect against all foes, my heritage has dedicated me to this Nation.
I am proud of my heritage, and I shall remain worthy of it.
I am an Italian-American.

]]> By: D Jolivet http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-85 D Jolivet Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:44:46 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-85 Mr. Martinl Concerning the 700 billion stimulus package money, I feel that instead of giving this money to the banks and automobile dealerships,etc., that we would have been more productive if we set up a program to give every working us family one million dollars. I know this idea has been criticized but if structured correctly such as for example, issuing the money out in increments of $100,000 dollars at the end of each year for each working household for a period of ten years, I really believe it would solve our problem with the banks, auto industry, unemployment, as well as healthcare. When people have money to spend the economy picks up. Jobs will increase and those without jobs will seek to be employed to receive the $100,000 at the end of each year. I believe there are approx 330 million people in this country and if I'm wrong, I know we definitely dont have 700 billion. I really believe this would solve all of our problems with the exception of the war. Please tell my your opinion on this idea. Thanks Mr. Martinl

Concerning the 700 billion stimulus package money, I feel that instead of giving this money to the banks and automobile dealerships,etc., that we would have been more productive if we set up a program to give every working us family one million dollars. I know this idea has been criticized but if structured correctly such as for example, issuing the money out in increments of $100,000 dollars at the end of each year for each working household for a period of ten years, I really believe it would solve our problem with the banks, auto industry, unemployment, as well as healthcare. When people have money to spend the economy picks up. Jobs will increase and those without jobs will seek to be employed to receive the $100,000 at the end of each year. I believe there are approx 330 million people in this country and if I’m wrong, I know we definitely dont have 700 billion. I really believe this would solve all of our problems with the exception of the war. Please tell my your opinion on this idea.

Thanks

]]> By: T & A Caldwell http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-80 T & A Caldwell Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:44:05 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-80 Roland , concerning health Care: Anna and I need some help Now! Let me explain. We're retired Air Force couple in WA, we have used the military hospital mostly for the past 20 years. Anna was diagnosed with several ortho conditions (such as ,carpol tunnel, hip pain, rotator cuff tear), chronic stomach pain since 1991,cancer, chronic/prolapse bladder pain & discomfort,heart disease/stents, diabetes, low vision condition,GERD,HBP and the list goes on. She is 50 yrs young, she have been prescribe over 25 assorted pills daily over 10 ten yrs to include recently hydrocodone & hyromorphone, she's suffered with these and other medical conditions for over a decade, needlessly. We have carried two health care ins for the past 6 years to cover expenses,such as operations/procedures, we have visited/admitted in over a dozen major hospitals and clinics, ERs,over the last past 8 yrs, with only 15% of these issues properly addressed. Because the problems orginated at the military source, most civilians hospitals refuse to address her condition head on. Instead, we have been railroaded from facility to facility and as a result. Anna health have dereriorated, so have our quality of life, our family bond, relationships, community services, our finanace, everything, has deterioarated. I have written the media, complaint to the facilities, contact local representatives,etc. One other thing, we did filed a claim, then a lawsuit against the military facility in 2002 and we believe it's one of the main reason Anna medical needs haven't been properly and directly addressed intentionally for over a decade. I am tried of fighting alone. Health care reform is needed, its vital to middle America, poor America,even rich America, and for the world economy to survive, even the Republican knows that, but they will not ever admit it! T & A Caldwell, Tacoma, WA Roland , concerning health Care: Anna and I need some help Now! Let me explain. We’re retired Air Force couple in WA, we have used the military hospital mostly for the past 20 years. Anna was diagnosed with several ortho conditions (such as ,carpol tunnel, hip pain, rotator cuff tear), chronic stomach pain since 1991,cancer, chronic/prolapse bladder pain & discomfort,heart disease/stents, diabetes, low vision condition,GERD,HBP and the list goes on. She is 50 yrs young, she have been prescribe over 25 assorted pills daily over 10 ten yrs to include recently hydrocodone & hyromorphone, she’s suffered with these and other medical conditions for over a decade, needlessly. We have carried two health care ins for the past 6 years to cover expenses,such as operations/procedures, we have visited/admitted in over a dozen major hospitals and clinics, ERs,over the last past 8 yrs, with only 15% of these issues properly addressed. Because the problems orginated at the military source, most civilians hospitals refuse to address her condition head on. Instead, we have been railroaded from facility to facility and as a result. Anna health have dereriorated, so have our quality of life, our family bond, relationships, community services, our finanace, everything, has deterioarated. I have written the media, complaint to the facilities, contact local representatives,etc. One other thing, we did filed a claim, then a lawsuit against the military facility in 2002 and we believe it’s one of the main reason Anna medical needs haven’t been properly and directly addressed intentionally for over a decade. I am tried of fighting alone. Health care reform is needed, its vital to middle America, poor America,even rich America, and for the world economy to survive, even the Republican knows that, but they will not ever admit it! T & A Caldwell, Tacoma, WA

]]> By: T. Caldwell http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-79 T. Caldwell Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:37:15 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-79 Congradulation Mr. Martin, Anna & I were looking for ya on CNN recently, but we delighted someone else sought out your talent & professionalism. Now that you're back in the saddle, I'd like to address a issue;(1) Roland, the people, media, and alike adore you for who you are, you look at both sides of topic & you gether commentators to voice their opinion, that's good, this is how it's done. Be careful how you interject too much of your personal feeling about sensity issues, you know how we are- we can be senisity people about senseless things or issues and get an attitude. We want everyone to support your show regardless of the isses, your opinion, or your guest opinions. We want to you to continue doing your thing, be professional, allow your guest to do the loud talking and you, well just chill and be neutral but Heard. I am not an experb, just a proud viewer and fan. T & A Caldwell, Tacoma, WA Congradulation Mr. Martin, Anna & I were looking for ya on CNN recently, but we delighted someone else sought out your talent & professionalism. Now that you’re back in the saddle, I’d like to address a issue;(1) Roland, the people, media, and alike adore you for who you are, you look at both sides of topic & you gether commentators to voice their opinion, that’s good, this is how it’s
done. Be careful how you interject too much of your personal feeling about sensity issues, you know how we are- we can be senisity people about senseless things or issues and get an attitude. We want everyone to support your show regardless of the isses, your opinion, or your guest opinions. We want to you to continue doing your thing, be professional, allow your guest to do the loud talking and you, well just chill and be neutral but Heard. I am not an experb, just a proud viewer and fan. T & A Caldwell, Tacoma, WA

]]> By: TSAQ http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-69 TSAQ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:47:12 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-69 My heart and prayers go out to the family. May (GOD) continually strengthen them in the days ahead. (ENVY) is the evil, that disunites (Black) people and (Black) people need to be mindful of these scriptures. [MATTHEW 27:18] For he knew very well that the Jewish leaders had arrested (JESUS) out of (envy) because of his popularity with the people. [THE LIVING BIBLE PARAPHRASED] What does (crucified) mean? My heart and prayers go out to the family. May (GOD) continually strengthen them in the days ahead. (ENVY) is the evil, that disunites (Black) people and (Black) people need to be mindful of these scriptures. [MATTHEW 27:18] For he knew very well that the Jewish leaders had arrested (JESUS) out of (envy) because of his popularity with the people. [THE LIVING BIBLE PARAPHRASED] What does (crucified) mean?

]]> By: Miss America ( Jamacia,New York) http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-66 Miss America ( Jamacia,New York) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:10:21 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-66 Roland Martin: I don't know if I should address my issues to you or TvOne, well anyway I will say it like this that African Americans are improving and we have come along way, but still there is room for more work to be done. What has happened to that honored student in chicago was truly heartbreaking, how savagely these children attacked that young mans life. what is this saying about Us ( African Americans)? These are our children. The Chicago incident should not be taken lightly or be ignored, I recommend that every one that was involved should be fully responsible and charged for manslaughter in the first degree and NO bail should be set. They all should be in the same one cell together for the rest of their time. Their is no REDEMPTION or FORGIVENESS for their action this is pure cold blooded MURDER!! an example should be made so this will NEVER happen again. I'm a black woman speaking out!!! Roland Martin: I don’t know if I should address my issues to you or TvOne, well anyway I will say it like this that African Americans are improving and we have come along way, but still there is room for more work to be done.

What has happened to that honored student in chicago was truly heartbreaking, how savagely these children attacked that young mans life. what is this saying about Us ( African Americans)? These are our children.
The Chicago incident should not be taken lightly or be ignored, I recommend that every one that was involved should be fully responsible and charged for manslaughter in the first degree and NO bail should be set. They all should be in the same one cell together for the rest of their time. Their is no REDEMPTION or FORGIVENESS for their action this is pure cold blooded MURDER!! an example should be made so this will NEVER happen again.

I’m a black woman speaking out!!!

]]> By: Karen C. ( New York) http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/video/this-week-on-washington-watch-928-121.htm/comment-page-1#comment-61 Karen C. ( New York) Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:13:18 +0000 http://tvoneblogs.com/roland/?p=121#comment-61 I enjoyed watching the views on the Black Community and your prospective on the numbers of African Americans having children without marriage. Yes, it should be encouraged for people to have children raised in a marriage. Parenting should be planned and carefully examined socially, as well as economically. It should not matter wheter you have a salary of two incomes alone. The child should still have a life that is balanced and nutured by his/her mother and father. I wouldn't encourage people to have children if their mind set isn't in the right prospective. Marriage should be on a level of maturity and willingness to accept full responsibility of the role of a parent, to give a child a good and healthy life. This will help us on the statistic of education in our community and health issues that need to be reformed and lower our numbers in fatality. Thank your Roland, I enjoyed watching the views on the Black Community and your prospective on the numbers of African Americans having children without marriage. Yes, it should be encouraged for people to have children raised in a marriage. Parenting should be planned and carefully examined socially, as well as economically. It should not matter wheter you have a salary of two incomes alone. The child should still have a life that is balanced and nutured by his/her mother and father. I wouldn’t encourage people to have children if their mind set isn’t in the right prospective. Marriage should be on a level of maturity and willingness to accept full responsibility of the role of a parent, to give a child a good and healthy life. This will help us on the statistic of education in our community and health issues that need to be reformed and lower our numbers in fatality.

Thank your Roland,

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