Breaking the Law to Feed the Homeless

Only To Die

A portion of the world lies dead
Yet they're truly not recognized
And where too, I laid my head 

That there's where, I came realize

And when I opened my eyes

Or as my eyes were opened

I met the truth...
And in so died 

Yet it is through “that” death

I found a high purpose
It is in that place
I was able to surface

I fight not for self
But I speak for children

I fight not for the seen
But for that...
Which is yet to be seen

I fight also for you 
My beloved relative 
So that one day you too
May awaken and live

Only to die...
                   johnnyluv

no Hope with the Seed

 Here is a letter I've been putting out there in response to some ridiculous behavior that I am coming to my wits end in having to witness time and time again. It also includes the my efforts to stop the Calgary office from destroying my city with their version of the Mustard Seed here in Edmonton. It was fine until a new manager took over from Calgary. you may also refer to my post, "What's up at the Seed?!"

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In Regards to a petition I started for a greatly loved woman who was fired after 18 years of dedicated service to the homeless....

   There aren't very many signatures, this was just the online signatures to which I did not promote too well. we had over 250 signatures of the street people for Maria but the woman who was in charge of that list lost them through her living arrangements. But that doesn't matter. I will not stop campaigning against the Mustard Seed until Mario and Paule Thorne no longer subject the street people to their power trips. There are more stories that I have collected since this started so hold on for a long and bumpy ride!

   I have been banned for life from the Mustard Seed because I refuse to say that they are valuable to me. As a Christian I hold nothing in this world of value. only my Lord Jesus and the kingdom of heaven is valuable. But according to Mario the Manager and volunteer coordinator Paul Thorne, I will never be allowed in their building until I verbally state that they are valuable to me. Which will never happen. (See fb page Reinstate Maria for backstory)...

   To the Hope Mission: I am writing to let you know that I am very disappointed with your staff and their behavior and attitude when it comes to those they profess to serve. I walked into the supper service and reported a man in distress on the corner of 97 street and 106th. avenue. I reported this information to Nathan and Megan who were standing at the front door engaged in witty banter with each other. Unfortunately Nathan was completely dismissive and told me to call 211 myself. (The Hope mission has a street van for exactly this purpose). I told him I didn't have a phone, otherwise I would have called myself.
   Megan then tried to pretend that she was concerned and asked where exactly this man was. Then upon my departure from these two, it was obvious they were not going to call as Nathan just smiled and laughed under his breath as I was walking away. I also noticed that they were not making any calls so I went to another staff member to explain the situation. This is when I noticed Megan and Nathan take notice of what I was doing. That is when I heard Megan's voice come over the radio bringing to attention this poor fellow left to sit in his own excrement on the side of the road.
   Now your staff flirting around with each other, rather than doing their jobs is none of my concern. What is my concern is the fact that they don't give a shit about my people who are victims of a colonialist attitude that has driven and kept my people in the gutters time and time again. That also goes for another incident which I indent to leave for a story that I am working on. I don't care about any response because I don't expect any from your so called hope mission that only pretends to care as long as you get subsidies from the government. I'm just letting you know to expect stories coming out from a dirty low-life indian writer by the name of, well me.
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   It doesn't help with organizations like the Hope Mission and the Mustard Seed of Edmonton who take's everyone's money and does the very least amount to help the homeless while abusing them and feeding them substandard food (the Hope Mission, not the Seed in regards to food) and treating them like second class humans. Trust me, That's how they treat me.

   Oh ya, and the Hope Mission also keeps employed there a fellow by the name of Edin Viso, a racially insensitive prick who laughs at indigenous issues. I've created a fb page dedicated mostly to this native hating white supremist... (Ban Cohen Corner Cafe)

johnny lee

Added comments....................

Anonomous(from facebook) Why do people have such hatred and no respect for other humans these days.Like really some people ought to be acting like Christians rather than faking it since hope mission people are supposed to have a church service. I think Maria should be in charge of the seed too because at least she understood the needs and concerns of people. I don't like how they keep on firing staff just for getting to know people, that's part of their job as street level workers. No one should be treated as second class humans no matter what race they are and no matter how poor they are it isn't right. I will be praying for you and your campaign. I also want you to know that you are not a dirty Indian.. You are a first nations person and you have meaning in other people's lives no matter what the mustard seed staff or anyone else says. The creator sees all and he knows all. He loves you as you are.

An un-named friend in response to this.....

Hi man, 

Yeah that really sucks. That should not happen and I also see 'poser' Christians working around inner-city. 

It is tough for me to love them. I pray that your anger stays righteous, and keeps you going, and that you draw closer to the good Father. He will bring justice. Now and in the future. 

I will try and give you a call tomorrow. Have a good Easter brother!

P.O.D. - Tell Me Why

Casting Crowns - Slow Fade

Truth and Reconciliation is NOT a Place for Profit

   Why are there so many people and organizations profiting from Truth and Reconciliation? Like the University of Alberta and Life Skills Journey Program in Edmonton?

   I've been talking to people who have been, are going down this road and see the same thing happening in other countries. Truth and Reconciliation has become a big money making joke. Nothing really changes unless we demand it and do it in a way that those who have been doing the oppressing... PAY! Such as the educational system. NOT THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF OPPRESSION!

  I've gotten a response to this posting by a facilitator and they tried to tell me that the money was going to pay for the room and the panelists in the workshop. Two of which were Indigenous. Well let me see, $125 + GST. per person. JUST HOW MUCH DOES THIS DAMN ROOM COST!

  And as an educational institution which has been part of the historical cover up concerning indigenous histories. They could provide the darn room for free as the least they could do now that the truth is coming out concerning their perceived ignorance regarding the residential school system and genocide of my people's... Higher learning my ass. And if these panelists truly cared about furthering the cause of reconciliation. They wouldn't be asking for so much of a paycheck to do it. It's not like it was their career choice to be panelists on such an important issue.

  I said it once and I'll say it again... We must be careful of those who are going to jump on this TRC bandwagon just in order to make a name for themselves, make money.. or water down the truth in order to keep the status quo.
                                           johnnyluv

 

 

UPDATE:

 I just came from a meeting with a representative from the U of A and what I heard did have some merits. such as we have to begin changing the colonial mindset through love and seeking allies with those who have taken part in the oppression of my peoples. This is regards to some angered comments about the U of A profiting from the Truth and Reconciliation(See above), which they are by holding meetings and discussion panels on their property. one coming up will cost $125. this is so ridiculous. I told them they should be providing the space at no cost if they are serious about reconciliation. anything else is anti-reconciliation. But hey, in my view they don't care. it's just the perceived appearance that they care by holding these meetings. As long as it doesn't cost them anything, and hey if they make a profit while looking good to the public... why not, right. Damn sick if you ask me. If they are not willing to kick in by means of some real space on their property and real time allotment, then I say we hold these meetings someplace else.

Johnnyluv

the Maasai Warrior

   In the upcoming film “The Visioneer” about XPrize creator Peter Diamandis. Former American President Bill Clinton, who is interviewing Peter, responds to a comment from Peter about how a Maasai Warrior in Kenya has access to more “knowledge and information” on a smart phone that he, the president, had 20 years previous. And his response to that comment was… “That’s a frightening thought”…  Ya, he really said that!

  Now in my opinion, this has got to be the epitome of ignorance. Personally I would love to have a Masasai warrior to replace all the presidents of years past. Well, either one of them or more preferable, a Cree warrior. At least we would have more respect for the Earth and each other. And remember folks, Hillary is married to this dildo and she’s currently running for president of the united states. Now that is a frightening thought.

  And during that same interview... Peter talks about how people focus on the negative in the news. But the the numbers say things are better than what is perceived. That the cost of food is going down as well as the cost of energy. Now what kind of freakin' privileged bubble is this wingnut living in? At the time that this video was made, oil and gas prices were still high and the price of food is still skyrocketing. So who is he trying to kid? And as far as current gas prices go... sure it's gone down a lot, but that's only because of the climate summit in 2015 and the shift in people's thinking when it comes to cleaner energy sources. So as we look to how the low gas prices are affecting consumerism now... People have stopped buying electric, hybrid and energy efficient vehicles and are going back to gas guzzling trucks! WTF!! Lemmings, all of ya! Don't you remember what the real scientists have been saying! "ALL FOSSIL FUELS NEED TO STAY IN THE GROUND IF WE HAVE ANY HOPE TO SAVE A FUTURE FOR OUR DESCENDANTS!!! Damn you people piss me off.

   Well, that's my rant for today. Sorry about my tone but hey... wake up people and remember that the mainstream media is owned by those that have been selling us the same lies for decades. The same people sort of who have been trying to kill Indigenous peoples for hundreds of years. And the same ones who make you pay outrageous taxes for wars that benefit only the big corporations and private banks.

 (excerpt from bush-adventures.com)

Life of a Maasai Warrior

“Our way of life is still very close to that of our ancestors, our society is organized in the same way and modernity has not affected us much yet. We are semi-nomadic pastoralists: our livestock is our livelihood. Our whole society revolves around our cows, sheep and goats, as it did for our forefathers.

Warriors, all the young men in our community, are in charge of protecting livestock from predators and enemies, and, these days, of taking cattle to far away pastures during the dry season. Women and children look after goats and sheep, that are more resilient and can remain near the homesteads also during the dry spells- thus always providing milk and meat for the family. Elders keep peace and harmony in our community, settling disputes, administering justice, negotiating with neighboring tribes and these days with the local administrations.”

PLEASE READ

   PLEASE READ MY PLEA... my name is johnny lee. I am involved with not
only "Causes", but other social justice and environmental activist
web-sites. Not to mention I post a lot of news about police abuses and
Elitist lies. Through this work, I have become a blip on the radar of
those who monitor this and other social media sites. And as such I have
been blocked from sharing a great deal of news and materials. It is
becoming harder to do so and is taking more and more time and effort
to raise awareness on a great deal of issues.So this brings me to my
request to all who care about the future of humanity on this planet.... 

   I implore all of you, please get involved with sharing and
investigating issues such as the contamination of our food and water
supplies, Pharmaceutical genocide, oil and gas industries ignoring and
suppressing the facts about climate change, corporate greed, political
corruption, human trafficking, animal abuses. Those living in captivity,
domestic and most importantly... our planets wildlife. 

   Please don't be fooled. Time literally is running out for much of the living
species on this planet. you know who will survive? Micro- organisms and
those with enough money, power and technologies to ensure their own
survival through a handful of means. Some of which we've heard of and
know the tech. exists. And some of which "YOU" have never heard of and
wouldn't believe. The War has been waging... it's time for you to join,
the Awoken.
                                                                  johnnyluv

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B'Tselem בצלם

Just another day in Hebron: Settler humiliates and throws rocks at Palestinian women in the presence of Israeli soldiers.
Video shot by May D’ana in Jabal Juhar, on the border of which the settlement of Kiryat Arba was built. 17 November 201

Over the last few weeks, volunteers in B’Tselem’s camera project documented a few incidents which are just part of their daily lives, including repeated harassment by settlers, while security forces look on. [ SEE VIDEO]
  https://www.facebook.com/btselem/videos/10153222871371570/
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Vivian George‎ to Higher Perspective

January 13 at 9:47am ·

Grantspass, Oregon
[SEE VIDEO]

https://www.facebook.com/100010454940006/videos/173959469629217/
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ENOUGH BULLSHIT! Our Lord will judge them righteously. Where will you stand? With them, on the sidelines?... Or will you not stand for it at all.
                                                                johnnyluv 

Trouble is a Brewin'

   Edmontonians, Trouble is a Brewin'!

   I was informed today by a very reliable source that the city, or more specifically, the EPS. will in fact be hiring 40 - 44 more officers specifically trained and experienced in targeting, as well as handling, perceived street folk. This training and experience will be focused in pushing us out of the new "ICE District". And all of this will take place once the new arena is completed.

    I am to inform you now that this sort of behavior will "NOT" be tolerated. There will be consequences to these sort of actions. In what form I have no idea. But I will be discussing this matter with friends from different sectors of our society as well as in a wide variety of forums. I have already been informed by another source that the EPS had better be prepared for a war in some form or another if they wish to impose their damn perceived privileged and colonization attitude upon us... once again.

(That response from my source was rephrased in my words. But the word "WAR", was not mine)

The Lie We Live

The Truth and Reconciliation is a good thing. But be wary... we have
been given mere scraps from a table of plenty. They are putting on a
good show for the masses. We must not be fooled and become grateful or
complacent. Wake up, get involved locally as well as globally... Add
your voice.


https://youtu.be/ipe6CMvW0Dg







I noticed that they did not include the Genocide as well as Cultural
Genocide of the America's Indigenous Peoples. But that's OK, the message
is still the same.



                                                                               johnnyluv