David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
After reading all of the improvements that have happened in Washington, D.C. I have to go back to the question: Why did Trump send the National Guard into the city? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
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After reading all of the improvements that have happened in Washington, D.C. I have to go back to the question: Why did Trump send the National Guard into the city? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Five, they launched the Safer Stronger DC Initiative. This city-wide agenda combined legislative, budgetary, and administrative reforms to treat violence as a health issue. It included efforts across housing, education, and employment sectors. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Fourth,they used Data-Driven Policing. Through the use of analytics and community feedback, they were able to focus on high-risk zones without over-policing. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Third was Community Transformation. D.C. emphasized neighborhood revitalization, like greening vacant lots and improving street lighting. They also expanded access to mental health services. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Second, they concentrated on Youth Development & Prevention. The city supported over 100 programs focused on mentoring, life skills training, and Youth employment, targeting middle and high school students in high-risk areas. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
First was the investment in community-based violence intervention, Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and the Near Act (Neighborhood Act Engagement Achieves Results). The programs deployed trained “violence interrupters” to mediate conflicts before they escalate. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Before the National Guard invaded Washington, D.C., the city had implemented several programs that were achieving great success. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Crime was already down over 30 percent before Trump ever sent in the troops and federalized the police department. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
I know the Administration is telling us what a crime-ridden city Washington, D.C, is. When you look at the numbers, that is not what the numbers say. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Trump has sent the National Guard into Washington, D.C. The first question one should ask is, why Washington, D.C.? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Trump has sent the National Guard into Washington... cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
I Could Be Wrong.: Trump has sent the National Guard into Washington... cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Poverty is growing. Homelessness is growing. We need to start addressing the real problems instead of creating smoke screens because Trump wants to distract from the Epstein files. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
I see nothing the Trump Administration is doing that will solve the problems of our cities. I only see him making things worse. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Economic trends do correlate strongly with increases in many types of crime, especially property and violent offenses. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Economic trends do correlate strongly with increases in many types of crime, especially property and violent offenses. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Sending the National Guard into Washington is not making a difference. It is not even close to coming up with solutions to the problems that are plaguing the everyday people of this nation. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
The headline should be the lack of planning for the future. The headline should be 'Lack of Preparation for the Future of Our Nation.' Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
I don’t know about you, but I am tired of being lied to by the Federal Government. The Trump administration makes headlines, but it has no plans to make the country better or more prosperous for everyday Americans. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
There is nothing in their plan that is meant to make America a better nation for the future of our Grandchildren. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump Is a monster. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
It is great that people are bringing their message to the people. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes it was. Trump has devalued their hard work. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
The country deserves the truth. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
The only thing that I see the Federal Government trying to do is to suppress the people and to try and embarrass the Democratic Party. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks for sharing. Followed all. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
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David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
What I see the Federal Government is doing in Washington, D.C. is a step in the wrong direction. There are no plans, no solutions that I can see. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
It is easy to identify the reasons just like I have, but how do you solve them? What I see in Washington, D.C., in the actions of the local government is a step in the right direction. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
It cheapens the award. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
True words. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
lol. She is a judge because Trump owns her. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Next he will give one to Al Capone posthumously. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Income inequality is a problem with overall crime, especially in urban areas. Housing instability has a direct correlation with homelessness, which correlates with theft and drug-related offenses. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Unemployment has been linked to increases in violent crime, especially assault and robbery. Poverty is linked to both property crime, violence. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Violent crimes include homicide, robbery, rape, and aggravated assault. I wonder how they correlate with the economic stressors of poverty, unemployment, and housing instability. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
What are the reasons for high crime rates in our big cities? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
What we are seeing is the Republicans playing politics and the media letting them get away with it. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Cleveland is number 7 on the list. The State of Ohio also sent troops to Washington, D.C. Again, it is another prime example of wasting money and ignoring the problems they have at home. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
They are not only wasting money, but they are also not working to improve their own state. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
In fact, Louisiana has the 2nd highest homicide rate in the nation. Louisiana sent National Guard troops to help police in Washington, D.C., and not concentrating on solving the problems that they have in their own state. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
In the top ten most violent cities, there are three cities in the State of Louisiana: Alexandria, New Orleans, and Monroe. All three cities have a higher crime problem than Washington. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Number one is Memphis, Tennessee. You don’t hear anyone talking about sending the National Guard into Memphis. Why? Could it be that the State of Tennessee voted overwhelmingly for Trump? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
When I look further into the question, a couple of other things jump out at me. Washington, D.C., is not even in the top ten of the most dangerous cities in the country. Neither is Chicago nor New York. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
I didn’t know any of the programs Washington had initiated. They should be the blueprint for other cities should try to emulate. So again, I will ask again, why did Trump send the National Guard into Washington, D.C., a city that was experiencing much success? cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
I had read how they had lowered the crime rate, but I hadn’t read how. Why was this not all over the news as they were implementing these initiatives? I didn’t know any of the programs Washington had initiated. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Of course, another question needs to be asked. Why has the media not reported about all of the success that Washington, D.C. was already having? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
It just looks to me like there was no need, and that Trump's actions may actually hurt the initiatives that Washington has enacted. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
After reading all of the improvements that have happened in Washington, D.C. I have to go back to the question: Why did Trump send the National Guard into the city? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Five, they launched the Safer Stronger DC Initiative. This city-wide agenda combined legislative, budgetary, and administrative reforms to treat violence as a health issue. It included efforts across housing, education, and employment sectors. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Fourth,they used Data-Driven Policing. Through the use of analytics and community feedback, they were able to focus on high-risk zones without over-policing. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Third was Community Transformation. D.C. emphasized neighborhood revitalization, like greening vacant lots and improving street lighting. They also expanded access to mental health services. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Second, they concentrated on Youth Development & Prevention. The city supported over 100 programs focused on mentoring, life skills training, and Youth employment, targeting middle and high school students in high-risk areas. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks for posting and thanks for including me. All are followed. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
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David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
First was the investment in community-based violence intervention, Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and the Near Act (Neighborhood Act Engagement Achieves Results). The programs deployed trained “violence interrupters” to mediate conflicts before they escalate. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump loves to discriminate against black women. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
The Republicans love to lie. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
It is weird. That has always been the best word to describe them. Weird! cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
No. Our children are dying but they don’t care. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Before the National Guard invaded Washington, D.C., the city had implemented several programs that were achieving great success. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Crime was already down over 30 percent before Trump ever sent in the troops and federalized the police department. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
I know the Administration is telling us what a crime-ridden city Washington, D.C, is. When you look at the numbers, that is not what the numbers say. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Hope you read the blog.
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning. What a great Labor Day getaway. It is a great way to start a wonderful day. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Trump has sent the National Guard into Washington, D.C. The first question one should ask is, why Washington, D.C.? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Happy Labor Day. You boost them and I will follow them. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for your service. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
All followed. Thanks for sharing. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning. Happy Labor Day. We are wasting daylight. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning. Happy labor day. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
When I look further into the question, a couple of other things jump out at me. Washington, D.C., is not even in the top ten of the most dangerous cities in the country. Neither is Chicago nor New York. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Number one is Memphis, Tennessee. You don’t hear anyone talking about sending the National Guard into Memphis. Why? Could it be that the State of Tennessee voted overwhelmingly for Trump? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
In the top ten most violent cities, there are three cities in the State of Louisiana: Alexandria, New Orleans, and Monroe. All three cities have a higher crime problem than Washington. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Louisiana has the 2nd highest homicide rate in the nation. They sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and not solving the problems they have in their own state. They are not only wasting money, they are also not working to improve their own state. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Cleveland is number 7 on the list. The State of Ohio also sent troops to Washington, D.C. Again, it is another prime example of wasting money and ignoring the problems they have at home. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
What we are seeing is the Republicans playing politics and the media letting them get away with it. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Why was this not all over the news as they were implementing these initiatives? I didn’t know any of the programs Washington had initiated. They should be the blueprint for other big cities should try to emulate. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Of course, another question needs to be asked. Why has the media not reported about all of the success that Washington, D.C. was already having? I had read how they had lowered the crime rate, but I hadn’t read how. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
It just looks to me like there was no need, and that Trump's actions may actually hurt the initiatives that Washington has enacted. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
After reading all of the improvements that have happened in Washington, D.C. I have to go back to the question: Why did Trump send the National Guard into the city? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Five, they launched the Safer Stronger DC Initiative. This city-wide agenda combined legislative, budgetary, and administrative reforms to treat violence as a health issue. It included efforts across housing, education, and employment sectors. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Third was Community Transformation. D.C. emphasized neighborhood revitalization, like greening vacant lots and improving street lighting. They also expanded access to mental health services. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Second, they concentrated on Youth Development & Prevention. The city supported over 100 programs focused on mentoring, life skills training, and Youth employment, targeting middle and high school students in high-risk areas. Long-term investments in Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
First was investment in community-based violence intervention, Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and the Near Act (Neighborhood Act Engagement Achieves Results). The programs deployed trained “violence interrupters” to mediate conflicts before they escalate.: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Before the National Guard invaded Washington, D.C., the city had implemented several programs that were achieving great success. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Crime was already down over 30 percent before Trump ever sent in the troops and federalized the police department. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
I know the Administration is telling us what a crime-ridden city Washington, D.C, is. When you look at the numbers, that is not what the numbers say. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
Trump has sent the National Guard into Washington, D.C. The first question one should ask is, why Washington, D.C.? Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
I get so tired of being lied too. ... cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
There is no real reason for troops to be in Washington. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reposted
It is Sunday and I have a posted a new piece that I have written. Please read and share. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
Poverty is growing. Homelessness is growing. We need to start addressing the real problems instead of creating smoke screens because Trump wants to distract from the Epstein files. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
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David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
I see nothing the Trump Administration is doing that will solve the problems of our cities. I only see him making things worse. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Not a problem. I know the work that goes into creating these packs.
David (@davidicw.bsky.social) reply parent
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
David (@davidicw.bsky.social)
They talk but don’t say anything that actually makes a difference. Sending the National Guard into Washington is not making a difference. It is not even close to coming up with solutions to the problems that are plaguing the everyday people of this nation. Read: cbwrong.blogspot.com/2025/08/trum...