What Comes Next?

Oct-2-11

Hello fellow Blgrs.

Yeah, its me again, the bald shiny-head black guy.  First, I give props to my friend Sophie!  Once again, I have to delve into race one of the most boring subjects there is.  Now, understand me, this countries track record on the subject past behavior was ruthless and yet in the twenty-first century, we haven’t progressed much.  Lets look at the word-American-what comes to mind: one people moving in one direction concerned only with the upward mobility of all its citizens.  Tell me this, can an organism function without all its parts?  Can it merely move separately from its whole self?  can it fight off diseases in pieces?  These are fundamental questions that need answering without making it seem so scientific, which keeps this country from reaching its full potential.  Until we, as one people, solve these simple questions we’ll never solve the global issue that plagues us today.

 

Look at China, you might not like them, but look how they move in one direction.  The entire organism moving for a common cause, being the best as a whole Chinese Nation, Germany, Russia and many others nations not fragmented, but pushing forward for the whole cause.

 

Now, I’m no scholar now scientist only a mere layman doing prison time.  So, how long will it take for this-once great nation-to assemble its fragmented pieces?  Will we continue to express American as a fragmented society or will we rise to the occasion and practice the true idealism America truly stands for.  Over a twenty year period America has went from first to almost last.  How do we account for that?  What is the excuse?  Whose to blame?  But most importantly, what is our solution?  If we don’t find out quickly we might end up seeing this once great nation succumb to vassalage.

 

People!  Lets find the answers!

 

Sincerely

Thaddeus

To my friend

Sophie

Solidarity

in struggle

Inmates Raise 2500$ for Backbacks: CDCR & School District Say, ‘Cash Only’

Sept. 11. 11

Fellow Bloggers

This week I wanted to discuss trials and tribulations this country is having instead an experience I and a couple of friends went through should be noted.  First off, let me theorize on what rehabilitation is and please, Cyber friends, tell me if I’m incorrect.  Shouldn’t it consist of those who have wronged anyone or society the opportunity to repay, redeem or otherwise re-develope [sic] their way of thinking?

My friend Chuck thought of this splendid idea of giving back to those who are less fortunate.  The idea was called-The ABC Back Pack Project- in which we collect donations from the inmates in order to purchase ‘backpacks’ and fill them with school supplies.  We had given the inmates a vision of being able to do something for a child who is unfortunate, but yet put a smile on that child’s face.  CDC recently put the R at the end meaning rehabilitation.  Well, we were in for a rude awakening.  We collected close to twenty-five hundred dollars and that was for the first quarter.  As we were about to have the sponsor of our self help group called BRAG purchase the backpacks the administration decided it would be inappropriate because of some confidentiality mess.  Once before this same group gave a check to a fourth grade class for a field trip and those same kids sent us cards thanking us for what we did which was a wonderful feeling.

Well the superintendent of the school and the administration here wanted us to just cut a check and be through with it.  That’s not the image we gave to the men on this line.  People, this state has mis-managed its affairs and to just give them a check doesn’t ensure those needy kids will receive backpacks.

Here in California the governor—Brown—has cut education here drastically.  Now, it is assumed that kids will only attend schools four days a week.  Now who do you think cares about the generation of kids in this society.

 

Respectfully

Thaddeus

Marsy’s Law Today, CDCR FAQ, and Criminogenic Nature of California Corrections

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Questioning Corporate Tax Greed and the Treatment of US Workers

August-17-11

Fellow Blgrs. Hello

To all who have faith may God always surround you with an [sic] hedge of protection.

Well, this week was rather interesting to say the least. Now, tell me if I’m wrong. Isn’t America the place where it has been postulated vigorously that the American dream is there for all to partake of when you work hard, be honest, practice moral values etc…..well that seems to be a mantra of the past, unless your [sic] born into wealth, which is less than one percent, roughly. The economy is in the toilet, Obama is being blamed, the congress is playing with peoples lives; the whole system is a joke. Corporations get bailed out and yet the average citizen is tossed to the side like a used dish rag.
Those who are considered the Magnates, corporations and the like are seriously treating the American people like trash. In evading their responsibility of paying reasonable taxes, these companies will up-root their business, at the behest of the people who work for them, and swiftly deployed them to countries who’s taxe’s [sic] are much lower than the measely [sic] 35% tax rate the Unite States has deemed appropiate [sic]. Tell me this, how can millionaires and billionaires treat the very people (US Citizens) who made them the wealthiest people in America like they had nothing to do with their success? And now, bite on this. These same people whom up-rooted their businesses placing them in other countries, has the gall to turn around and sale the American consumer those products that people here once, made, packaged and sold to customers. Now, if that’s right and the American people are fine with it I’ll shut my mouth!
On another note Warren Buffet has challenged the wealthy to pay higher taxes instead of allowing a secretary or any other menial worker shoulder the majority of taxe’s [sic].
America! Wake-up!

Sincerely,
Thaddeus

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Worried for the Future: One Inmate Asks…What is Happening to Education in America?

July.26.11

Again.  greetings fellow Bloggers.

 

Yes, its [sic] me again.  Thaddeus.  Which I truly hope did not bore you with my first blog.  As I set my eye’s [sic] on the in-Justice [sic] done to me, it hasn’t stagnated my thoughts, ideas and perception on just my immediate situation.  but has allowed me to see and feel past the snare I’m presently caught in.

Two weeks ago I viewed a video called—Waiting for superman–.  this documentary, with profound precision, delved into the education system that I once thought was the best in the world.  Little did I know the United States is doing a grave dis-service [sic] to those who might eventually govern this country.  For those children who are of the lower economic class: blacks, Latinos and other people of color, are feeling and experiencing the gross neglect of this educational system.  Now, as this has been going on since the eighteenth century we come to an [sic] new era where this gross neglect is now affecting whites as well.  The United States, at one time was number one in education, what happened?  In math and science the United States is behind China at least three years!  Two years behind South Korea and Finland is number one, yep.  I was thinking the samething [sic].

Tell me this, has America dumbed down its citizenry?

Here’s an idea what if, those who are in power, strengthen the weakest link of society and made them feel truly American.  What if, being the richest nation in the world they did the right thing for once and educated this citizenry from a global perspective wouldn’t that help the USA globally become number one again?

Here’s a thought, China’s middle class is the three-hundred million people roughly the total population of the USA.  If that is fact why can’t this country produce a three-hundred million people middle class here?

If noone [sic] is recognizing this blatant lie the elitist in this country are perpetrating than these words are for naught.

I only say, wake up people!!

Signing off

Thaddeus

Wrongfully Convicted A CA Inmate Asks for Your Help

July.19.11

 

Greetings Digital World.

 

It is truly a pleasure to have this opportunity to voice my thoughts and feelings in this arena.  Also, I tip my hat to Sophie who deemed it appropiate [sic] in extending a forum for the voiceless.  Thank you.

First off, I want to talk about the Justice System that has wrongfully convicted me of crimes I did not commit.  Being incarcerated for the last 26 years, I’ve had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting others who had fallen victim to this horrific ideal we call Justice.

I Thaddeus [last name omitted], an African American male, was convicted July-26-85 by Judge John N. Nairn in Kern County, Bakersfield, Ca.  Who, by the way, stated that my conviction could have been a mistake, of course it was!  But instead of rectifying the gross mistake he sent me on my way with a sentence of life plus 62 years.  In 1989, the Appellate courts reversed my case in part pertaining to Judge Nairn’s statement.  In the process of being stubbed again by the same Judge my attorney Dominic Eyerabide sought a court order preserving ‘all’ evidence in my case: partial prints, D.N.A. evidence that would have freed me.  The order was granted!  Shortly, after the O.J. Simpson fiasco, I obtained the services of Barry Sheck.

Sending his people to Bakersfield, California, to retain the evidence the evidence majically [sic] disappeared.  How convienient [sic], for the prosecutor, Joseph Becket to retain an [sic] conviction of this magnitude.

Being a person of low economic means this is where I stand today seeking much needed help in establishing my innocence.  I know its [sic] not the in-thing to believe a convicted felon, but I tell you this is not a perfect system.  In Folsom State Prison, two prisoners Chance and Powell were wrongfully convicted of murder, which to everyone’s surprise they were in the L.A. County Jail when the crime happened.  It took the [sic] 17 years to be cleared.

My friend Jeronimo [last name omitted] was wrongfully convicted of a murder he happened to be 400 miles away from.  Now, what superman can do that?  I spent 3 years with him in Tehachipi State Prison.  He was a good man, a good father and from what I saw a loyal husband.  For 27 years this mans [sic] life was kidnapped, oppressed, and demeaned for something he categorically had nothing to do with.  I respected him most for giving his life to this country in the face of extreme racism.  I saw him disrespect no officer or try to overthrow the system like so many would have you believe.  As I sit here silently dredging in my turmoil I pay my respects to the man in whom I’ve grown to love.

Digital audience, if there’s anyone out there who cares about Justice, this man would greatly appreciate your aid.

Sophie, I honor this endeavor you have undertaken, it could not have been easy giving voice to the voiceless.  Thank you!

Sincerely

Thaddeus

CA Inmate Writes and Produces Sitcom: “Two and A Half Cons”

July 18, 2011

Dear Sophie,

Thank you for your letter, letting me know you linked my site to yours.  I admire what you are doing and feel your site serves the community well, as it shows the talent behind bars!

I just finished taping a ‘sitcom’, “Two and A Half Cons”, which we got approval to tape, which has conflict/resolution in each episode and an educational angle.  The sitcom features 2 tall white inmates who are the everyday types (play dominos, do nothing with life) who are ridiculed by a white midget inmate (who to education and is doing something with his time).  IT is a professional production, as we utilize digital cameras, lights, body mics, and final production on FINAL CUT software.  It will debut on our institutional video system.  I am attempting to see if the head sponsor can get approval to release this production to the Public, in the form of a YOU TUBE or some other angle.  You wouldn’t believe how professional it is, complete with laugh tracks, graphics, different sets built by inmates (cell, dayroom, pill line).

I created this sitcom to put a visual angle for inmates to see that wastin their life away is ‘no laughing matter.’  We watch sitcoms daily but now our life is portrayed as a sitcom.

I am sure you have received extraordinary contributions to your website nationwide.  You said you read my short stories on my site as well.

How many of my stories are on there?  I also write and completed a book on my arrest/prison experience, on PDF Format but am waiting for the outcome of my appeal before seeking a major publisher.  I was granted a second chance appeal by the 9^th Circuit in May 2010, based on ‘newly discovered evidence.’  The judge will decide my fate in about 3 months.

Thanks again for writing me!  Look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes,

T. David Valdez J-52660

CTF Central E Wing Cell 126-Up

P.O. Box 689

Soledad, CA.

93960-0689

 

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A Note from CA Inmate: Facts about Three-Strike Law

Greeting Sophie                                                                      7/18/11

 

I am so happy to see that you provide a forum for contrivery [sic] regarding prison issues.  We have a poster on our wall telling us we may send you items which you will put into the social-network.

Here are some short talking points about our California Crime & Punishment circumstance.  I can provide a few areas of concern: 1 about our three strike law (since 1994); 2 the prison guards union; and 3 the Buracrats [sic] who let all this mess happen!

 

I hope it’s ok providing you with these untyped [sic].  In time, I canget you moer material properly typed.

 

1. Did you know that CDC (r?) holds more than 43,500 inmates sentenced under the three strike law, representing 25% of its total population?  (CA. State Auditors Rpt. 2009-107.2 S.F. Chronicle) These are 2^nd & 3^rd strikes combined.
2. Did you know that three strikes are put into a class of their own, which prevents them from earning “good time/work time” custody credits…AT ALL?  No matter how well a third striker programs, they must do every single day of their “25 years to life” term, before they are even allowed to go to the board asking to be paroled!  (and boards never give date’s on the first hearing.)
3. Our CA. State Auditor has found that 23,099 strikers, (both 2^nd &3^rd) have current convictions which were never ment [sic] to be strikes!  She also finds that CDC (r?) now holds 4,054 people/inmates as third strike prisoners under the illussion [sic]…as if they are violent!
4. Do you understand that “end-of-life” medical care costs for all non-violent third striker, (4,054 total in CA.) will amount to an un-calculable cost annually…unless voters step-up to amend this law imediately [sic]?
5. Do you know that back at the inception of our three strike law in CA. (1994), deputy district attorney’s operated with impunity as they applied multiple strikes to a person on the same day, and frequently to a single event?  This tactic provides the illussion [sic] that the person charged was a repeat or multiple offender, when a person now doing “Life” can in fact be a “first term” prison?  (this also was a way for Line-prosecutors to rack-up “conviction final” rates)  All for their own Little Resumes!

 

I have a bunch more of these which I’ll send you soon.  We are trying to get an initiative on our CA. ballot next year.

Sincerely; Bruce S

Salinas Valley State Prison, CA.

PS:

I would love to hear from you re: how I can better provide you with these concepts.