The Cafe' [Think Tank]

Juneteenth, Wake Up! The Cafe' Thi nk Tank HE WHO HAS AN EAR LET HIM HEAR! By: Willy Bill| The Cafe' Blog| Politics of Systemic Change Demoncrats offer nothing constitutionally substantive to the American people, especially to Black Americans, through their campaigns. Instead, the message is often reduced to "Orange Man Bad!" Criticism of President Trump frequently receives more attention than detailed discussions about policy. The argument many people make is that Democrats focus more on opposing Trump than on explaining how their policies would benefit everyday Americans. Some critics also contend that Democrats have historically sought to keep Black Americans politically dependent in order to maintain influence and control over their voting base. Are you noticing fewer and fewer Black Americans on the mental plantation? It's because it is Juneteenth. You are free, so leave and join us! The Demoncrats don't talk about their policies because, if they said the...

The Cafe' Thi nk Tank HE WHO HAS AN EAR LET HIM HEAR! By: Willy Bill| The Cafe' Blog| Politics of Systemic Change What in the world is happening to the United States of America? Proverbs 14:34 This is not a question born solely from political frustration. It is a question born from watching a nation slowly lose sight of itself. For generations, Americans were taught that elected officials were public servants. They were not celebrities, influencers, or partisan warriors. They were entrusted with the solemn responsibility of representing the interests of the people. They were expected to be held to a higher standard, not a lower one. Today, many Americans look around and feel as though that standard has disappeared. Government increasingly resembles a sporting event. Citizens choose a side, cheer for their team, and defend conduct they would condemn if committed by their political opponents. Success is no longer measured by justice, competency, or results. It is measured by whet...

The Cafe' Thi nk Tank HE WHO HAS AN EAR LET HIM HEAR! By: Willy Bill| The Cafe' Blog| Politics of Systemic Change During the Great Depression, the Democratic administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt created several New Deal programs to stabilize the American economy and housing market.  The housing crisis was particularly severe because many homeowners were unable to make their mortgage payments, while banks were reluctant to provide new loans. In response, the federal government established programs designed to prevent foreclosures, encourage homeownership, and make mortgage lending more accessible. Two of the most important agencies involved in these efforts were the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC), established in 1933, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), established in 1934. The HOLC was created primarily to help homeowners who were at risk of losing their homes because they could not keep up with their mortgage payments. As part of its work, the HOLC...