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A Very Special Lady I had no relatives or friends in California. Still, I was convinced to go there. I always thought about the young man in Boot Camp. This young man was different. He had problems adjusting to military life. He just could not take the abuse. He fought the drill instructors if they abused him. One day in private, I ask him where did he live before joining the Marine Corps. He told me that he was from Compton California. "We don't take no shit". These are his words, not mine. Even though he was later discharged from the Marines because of his behavior, I could understand how he felt, but I was much to indoctrinated to the mores of West Virginia life as a black person to even dream of doing things that he done with no reservations. I think this is when I decided to live in Los Angeles. I landed in El Toro California, after leaving Viet-Nam, and later migrated to Los Angeles. This was the best thing that could have happened to me, because this is where I met her, Nita. Although I never lived in Compton, nonetheless, after obtaining a consulting contract with Los Angeles County later in my life, I was blessed to set up a consulting firm in the Interns and Residents building in Martin Luther King Medical Center in the city of Compton. Isn’t God Good? I had worked at Western Union for a few years prior, and I had met many women, and had easily made friends with many of them. They were great teachers. The ratio of women to men were ten to one with women being dominant at the Western Union office in LA. There were many for the pickings, but after experiencing my first marriage, the most remote thing upon my mind was developing a relationship with one woman.  I had listened to their horror stories told to me about their relationships in marriage by many of them. Hearing these things somewhat scared me away from a genuine relationship. I was a country boy from West Virginia, and LA was a much different place. I was an Eligibility Worker, and she was a clerk, but she always appeared to be above the crowd. I mustered the nerves one day to ask her name, and she politely said “Nita”.  The name Nita resonated with me as I had heard that name before, even though later I found that it was spelled differently it still carried the same flavor. I could remember my father saying that name many times with love and affection, although it was spelled differently, N-e-d-i-a, it still felt the same to my spirit. Nita always smiled, and it lit my day. After telling me her story, I was amazed! It made me love her so much. I could not live one day without talking to her. Seeing her was so joyful up until this day.  We have weathered many storms together, and many people could not believe how we continued loving one another through all the malarky. We always stayed together through thick and thin. Hard times only brought us closer, enabling us to dismiss challenging times from our spirits. She always shines through all the darkness. I had been praying for someone just like her. I was blessed. She smiled while others frowned.  She made me happy when I did not know her name. We have created two young men that have always made us proud. This is only icing on the cake. We have always had happiness, trust, love and honesty in our family. We have never argued, broke up, or disrespected one another. She is the love of my life, Anita. Without her I am nothing.  I love her so much! Still, I'm just, John...

Come on in the water is fine! It’s comical to watch Republicans adopt the idea that the "Save America Act" is the key for them to win the next election. As usual, they are so out of touch with ordinary people that they follow the misguided notions of extremists and embrace some of the most ridiculous proposals one can imagine, all to their own detriment. Their map is not the same as the territory. Are they high on their own supply? If the Save America Act is adopted, it is guaranteed that there will be surprising results, especially in the next primary election. It will be hilarious. Not only this, Republicans would be required to eliminate the filibuster to adopt this desperate and unwise move. The misinformed are remiss to note that many people of color, especially Black people, often hold on to their birth certificates. This is one of their most prized possessions. Most of them understand the importance of retaining this document. Additionally, many women, when they marry, desire to retain their maiden names and make them part of their identity to honor their birth names—Ketanji Brown Jackson, for example. Furthermore, most young people can access their birth certificates more easily than older people because a birth certificate is required for obtaining driver’s licenses, Social Security cards, and employment. Older people, in many cases, have lost their birth certificates and see no reason to obtain new ones, except for the examples listed above. Think about it...

We are back! The Need for the System Across America, a powerful politician–billionaire  complex is taking shape—one that increasingly leaves voters out of the political process. While most politicians begin their careers genuinely wanting to improve the welfare of their constituents, something has shifted. Corporations and wealthy donors now wield enormous influence, undermining the very principle of one person, one vote.  Major media organizations, often owned by these same wealthy individuals, now determine which political voices are heard—and which are silenced. In effect, politicians’ messages are muted unless they align with the interests of billionaires and large media entities. This dynamic effectively removes the public’s influence from political decision-making. The Public Be Damned Have you ever wondered why so many public demands and initiatives never gain traction? It’s simple: before most elected officials can address the needs of their constituents, they must first please the billionaires and corporations funding their campaigns. Ironically, many politicians still ask the public for donations. Yet, much of that money ends up flowing to large media corporations—radio and television networks owned by the ultra-wealthy—to fund campaign advertising. In other words, public donations are funneled into the pockets of billionaire-owned media companies. These same companies also receive advertising dollars from other wealthy donors, creating an endless cycle of influence. Politicians, caught in this system, recycle massive sums of money back to the entities that demand their loyalty. As a result, politicians serve media moguls and the wealthy elite rather than the citizens who elected them. The power of the people is effectively replaced by the power of money. What’s Really Happening Politicians have become agents of the billionaire class, working through billionaire-controlled media networks. The public’s interests are sidelined. To survive politically, most elected officials must “bend the knee”  to wealthy donors. Large media organizations and billionaires are essentially one and the same—feeding an endless loop in which the rich get richer, while the middle and working classes bear the cost. What If Citizens Really United? Is it possible to break this cycle? When the wealthy own the media, they control the message, the rules, and the agenda. The public is left powerless. We see this everywhere today. Tech giants are building massive data centers across America, often draining local water and energy resources with little political resistance. The message is clear: money talks, and the people walk. Artificial intelligence is automating jobs once vital to community stability. As employment opportunities shrink, local economies suffer and households lose vital income. Have humans become obsolete? We don’t believe so. We believe that if people unite—across race, religion, gender, and national origin—we can reclaim our collective future and ensure that humanity, not wealth, drives our society forward. Taking Back the Wheel It’s easy to see what’s happening if we look closely. A small group of individuals has surrendered to greed and power, confusing wealth with success. Yet most people don’t need billions to live fulfilling lives. Those with vast fortunes are often no happier than those without them. Life is temporary, and no amount of wealth can buy health, love, or peace of mind. A good home, nutritious food, and dignity—these are what truly matter. For both politicians and voters, it’s time to refocus on what’s important. That’s where our system comes in. The Unite us Loyalty Advertising System can do two critical things at once: Redirect campaign advertising income back into local communities. Hold politicians accountable to the voters who elect them, not the billionaires who fund them. Our approach is simple: say “no”  to political messaging that doesn’t share its value with the viewer. Support politicians who reinvest in their constituents rather than handing money to billionaire-owned media outlets. Remember: robots don’t buy products—people do. And people, united, can reclaim power. We can earn while taking back control of our shared future—if we stand together, just as the wealthy elite have always done. We must now unite in order to survive. Coming soon. Tell us what you think

What's up doc? Some are still asking this confusing question. If we are talking about employment qualifications, the last time I checked, "DEI people" referred to disadvantaged individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, people of color, or religion. This group could also include anyone who has been left behind because of their identity: Black, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American people; economically disadvantaged white people; people with disabilities; women of all colors; military veterans; and others. Confused yet? Some may ask how military veterans fall into the DEI category. The answer is simple: veterans receive extra consideration—sometimes in the form of points, as much as ten, on hiring exams—when applying for federal, state, and local government jobs. So, if all these people are considered DEI, then who is not? By this logic, neither Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, nor Jay-Z would qualify as DEI. So, the question remains: Who is DEI? I see Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi still working, and Kash Patel had no trouble getting a federal gig either. The common denominator for not being DEI could not possibly be intelligence, by any stretch of the imagination. Therefore, I can only conclude that "DEI" is either an undefined category or, perhaps, a figment of someone’s fanatical imagination. If that is the case, then either no one is DEI, or everyone is DEI. Perhaps this is why we are facing so many challenges in our society today. Maybe we have eliminated too many DEI people—or perhaps they have simply been identified incorrectly. If we eliminate all DEI individuals, we will predominantly be left with people whose main qualification would be to appear in the Epstein files, or to be anyone covering them up, to be qualified run our nation. Everyone else would fall into the DEI classification. Maybe some are so confused that they actually believe this would be a good thing. What do I know? I’m just John.

I believe that we can offer a good product using our CTV approach. I have been looking at our approach verses others, and I believe that we can offer a superior product to most forms of politial promoting. We cannot be deterred from proceeding with our approach if we use effective marketing strategies. We have more flexibility in promoting our system than most social media platforms as we are right here down on the ground with the public if we approach our promoting properly. I know that this is a lot to read, this is why I have prepared this blog. Once you indulge it perhaps you understand why I feel so strongly about our approach with our added chat and donation feature. Politicians are now paying big dough for promoting their campaigns. If we imploy some old-school, basic brick and mortar advertisng approaches to reach certain districts, I believe that we can show a politician the wisdom in using our system, even at a premium price. I have looked at some things through AI, and it only inspires me more to use our advertising approach. Check out the link below and observe what DeepSeek is saying about different CTV system on other platforms: Will voters respond to pay to view political campaigns moreso by them receiving .25 cents for a 10 second campaign promotion? How much money do you believe would be appropriate to receive a good response? That's a fascinating and thought-provoking question that touches on psychology, economics, and political science. Let's break it down. Your proposal is essentially creating a direct, micro-transaction-based market for political attention. Instead of candidates paying networks to run ads, they would pay voters directly for a sliver of their time. Will Voters Respond to $0.25 for 10 Seconds? Yes, almost certainly. At a fundamental level, people respond to incentives. Offering a direct monetary payment for a specific action (watching a 10-second clip) would generate a response. However, the quality of that response and the type of voter it attracts are the critical factors. Arguments for a Positive Response: Low Effort, Immediate Reward: Ten seconds is a trivial time investment. The mental calculation of "get paid a quarter for doing almost nothing" is a powerful motivator for many people. It's the logic behind paid survey apps. Gamification and Novelty: The idea of getting paid to watch campaign ads is new and novel. This could drive initial curiosity and engagement, similar to the early days of paid-to-click websites. Reaching the Inattentive: It would certainly capture the attention of people who normally tune out politics entirely. A financial incentive cuts through the noise more effectively than a plea for civic duty. Arguments Against a Valuable Response: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: People who watch a political ad because they are paid are different from those who watch because they are interested. The paid viewer's goal is the reward, not the information. Their retention of the message will likely be extremely low. They are mentally "checking out" while the clock runs down. Selection Bias: You would primarily attract individuals who are most sensitive to small financial gains. This demographic tends to skew younger, lower-income, and potentially less likely to vote in the first place. You might be paying people who are unlikely to ever cast a ballot. The "Forced Viewing" Effect: If someone feels they are being paid to be annoyed, it could create a negative association with the candidate or party funding the payment. Instead of persuasion, you might generate resentment. Ethical and Logistical Quagmires: This system would be a nightmare to regulate. Who ensures the viewer is real and of voting age? How do you prevent bots and massive fraud? It could be seen as a form of vote-buying, even if it's technically just for viewing an ad. In short: You would get a huge volume of views, but they would likely be from the least persuadable and least politically active segment of the population, with very low information retention. How Much Money is Appropriate for a Good Response? This depends entirely on what you define as a "good response." Is it just a view? Or is it persuasion, recall, and a higher likelihood of voting for your candidate? If your goal is simply maximum views, you could probably go even lower than $0.25. A penny for a 10-second view might still generate millions of views from people in countries with lower costs of living (which opens another huge can of worms regarding election interference). But for a legitimate US voter, $0.25 feels like the minimum threshold to seem "worth it." To achieve a meaningful political response (persuasion, engagement), the amount would need to be high enough to overcome the "checking out" mentality and perhaps even create a sense of obligation or reciprocity. Let's think about this in terms of hourly wage to make it a "good side hustle." $0.25 for 10 seconds = $90 per hour. That's an incredibly attractive rate. But to earn that, a person would have to watch 360 ads in an hour without a break. In reality, finding and loading that many ads would be impossible. A more realistic scenario is watching one 10-second ad. At that point, the user is not thinking about the hourly rate; they just got a quarter. To get people to truly pay attention, you might need to pay them for a longer engagement and test them on it. For example: $1.00 - $2.00 for a 60-second ad + a simple comprehension question. This forces a minimal level of attention. The higher payout for a slightly longer task makes the "work" feel more worthwhile. This would filter out some of the people just clicking for pennies. Ultimately, there is no single "appropriate" number because the psychology is complex. Too low ($0.01 - $0.05): You'll get bots and people who click without watching. Just right ($0.10 - $0.50): You'll get a large number of real people who will watch but likely not absorb the message. Premium ($1.00+): You might get better attention, but the cost becomes astronomical for any large-scale campaign, and you risk the appearance of trying to buy influence. Conclusion: Your idea would absolutely work to generate views. For a flat $0.25 for 10 seconds, you could likely get millions of impressions. However, the political value of those impressions is highly questionable. You would be paying for reach, not impact. A more effective model might be a lottery or sweepstakes entry for watching an ad, which has been shown to increase engagement without the direct transactional feel of micro-payments. But as a pure thought experiment, your proposal highlights the ultimate commodification of political attention in a digital age. What is the average cost per view for a large-scale political campaign? Read 10 web pages Based on the search results, there is no single "average cost per view" for a large-scale political campaign because costs vary dramatically by medium, targeting strategy, and market competition. Instead of a single figure, campaigns work with a range of metrics. Here is a breakdown of the key costs for different advertising channels in the 2026 election cycle. 💰 Key Political Advertising Cost Benchmarks Political advertisers use several standard metrics to understand and compare costs. Here are the current benchmarks across different channels: Metric Definition Typical Cost Range (2026) Key Context / Source CPM (Cost Per Mille) Cost for 1,000 ad impressions CTV/Video: $40 - $80+ Display Ads: $1.50 - $13.57 CTV is premium and highly targeted, hence the higher cost . Display costs vary wildly based on quality; very low CPMs often mean the ad is on low-quality, "junk" sites . In competitive streaming markets, rates can spike to $50-$100 . CPC (Cost Per Click) Cost for each ad click $0.26 - $0.70+ This is a common benchmark for platforms like Facebook. The actual cost depends on the specificity and competitiveness of your target audience . CPA / CPL Cost for a desired action (e.g., sign-up, donation) $5.83 - $18.68+ This is often the most important metric for campaigns, as it measures the cost of achieving a concrete goal (a lead or acquisition), not just an impression or click . 📺 The Big Picture: Spending Trends for 2026 To put these costs in perspective, it's helpful to understand where the money is going: Total Spending: Political ad spending for the 2026 midterms is projected to reach $10.8 billion to $14 billion . Dominant Channel: Connected TV (CTV) and programmatic advertising are absorbing the largest share of digital budgets. CTV alone is expected to account for roughly $2.5 billion in spending, as it allows for precise targeting of specific households, unlike traditional broadcast TV . Waste vs. Precision: A major shift in thinking is that the lowest CPM is not always the goal. Experts argue that paying a higher CPM ($40-$80) for a guaranteed view on a premium CTV app is more effective than a $2.00 CPM for a display ad that might load invisibly on a cluttered webpage . Digital advertising can be 14 to 65 times more cost-effective than broadcast TV because it can target only those who are eligible to vote in a specific district . 💡 How This Relates to Your Original Idea Your earlier proposal of paying voters $0.25 for a 10-second ad is fascinating to compare against these industry standards. Your model essentially guarantees a 100% view rate and absolute attention for a CPM of $250 (1,000 views * $0.25). This is significantly higher than the $40-$80 CPM for a premium, targeted CTV ad. The key difference is certainty versus scale. For a campaign, paying a higher premium for your model might be justified if it guarantees that the viewer is a real, in-district voter who will retain the message. However, the standard industry model accepts a lower cost and some level of waste (e.g., ads shown to people outside the district) in exchange for reaching a massive audience across multiple platforms. Connected TV (CTV): The New Powerhouse Connected TV, which includes advertising on platforms like Hulu, Roku, and YouTube TV, is fundamentally changing how campaigns reach voters . Why Campaigns Are Flocking to CTV: The primary driver is precision. Unlike traditional broadcast TV, which casts a wide net, CTV uses programmatic technology to serve ads to specific households based on voter file data, location, and behavior . This eliminates waste by ensuring your message is seen only by people who can actually vote for you . Spending on CTV reflects its growing importance, projected to reach $2.5 billion to $3.5 billion in the 2026 cycle . The True Cost of Quality: While you might see very low CPMs advertised, experts warn that these are often "vanity metrics" . A low CPM usually means the ad is running on low-quality inventory or reaching viewers outside your district . For a political campaign, it's far more effective to pay a premium CPM of $40 to $80 or more for a guaranteed view from a verified voter in a key precinct . This focus on "effectiveness over cheapness" ensures your budget drives actual impact. Overcoming Barriers to Entry: Historically, CTV advertising required massive budgets and agency fees. However, new self-serve platforms now allow campaigns of any size—from school board to state senate—to launch CTV campaigns with minimums as low as $500, making this powerful tool widely accessible . 📱 Social Media Advertising: Granular and Measurable Social media platforms, particularly Meta's Facebook and Instagram, remain foundational for political outreach due to their unparalleled targeting capabilities and measurable results . Understanding the Cost Drivers on Meta: The cost of political ads on Facebook is not fixed; it's determined by an auction system that weighs your bid, the estimated action rate, and most importantly, ad quality and relevance . Highly relevant ads can achieve better results at a lower cost. Cost Per Click (CPC): You can expect to pay between $0.26 and $0.70+ for each click to your website or landing page . Cost Per Mille (CPM): The cost for 1,000 impressions can range from as low as $1.01 to over $13.57, with higher costs reflecting more competitive audiences or locations . Cost Per Acquisition (CPA): For a desired action like a donation or volunteer sign-up, the cost per lead typically falls between $5.83 and $18.68+ . Beyond Facebook: Reaching Niche Audiences: While Meta offers broad reach, other platforms serve specific strategic purposes. YouTube and Google Search ads capture voters actively seeking information . For reaching younger demographics, TikTok has become essential for mobilization through authentic, short-form video content . In fact, video now dominates political ad strategies, accounting for over 92% of spending on some digital platforms :. 💡 Strategic Takeaways: How to Think About Your Ad Spend Given these dynamics, here are some critical points to consider for your campaign strategy: Prioritize Precision Over Vanity Metrics: Don't be seduced by a low CPM. A slightly higher CPM that guarantees your ad is seen by a persuadable voter in your district is a far better investment than a cheap ad seen by people who can't vote for you . Embrace Video-First Creative: The data is clear: video, whether on CTV or social media, is the dominant and most effective format for political messaging in 2026 . Invest in creating compelling, high-quality video content. Adopt a Cross-Channel Strategy: Voters engage with content across multiple screens. Combine CTV for broad, unskippable reach with social media for reinforcement and direct response. A voter who sees your CTV ad and then a follow-up display ad on their phone is more likely to remember your message . Leverage Issue-Based Targeting: Move beyond simple demographics. Modern tools allow you to target voters based on their stance on specific issues (e.g., "Pro-Choice Independents") or real-time sentiments, making your persuasion efforts far more effective .

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High School Hang out I know that this blog is somewhat outside the box, but I want you to get to know me well enough to decide if joining Unite Us is worth your time. My name is John Head, and I am one of the founders of Unite Us . I’m going to give you a little insight into who I am, and who knows, you may like what you see. I have no reason to deceive you. Some of the people who know me very well will probably see this blog, and that’s what’s important to me. I am not going to read to you in a video while attempting to look like I’m not reading. I’ve found that I’m not a very good actor. I have taken the time to write this down, and now I am going to read it to you, if you will listen. The visuals you’ll see—if you take the time to look at this mess—will give you some insight through images that have impacted my thinking. I was born between two mountains in Carbon, West Virginia, which is coal country. Carbon was a little hamlet in Kanawha County, about 30 miles from Charleston. My father was a coal miner there, and my mother did domestic work for Dr. Houck for about 53 years. He was very good to her and to our family. Great people. We were all delivered by a midwife named Mrs. Fordham. I never had medical care until I was 18 years old, after I joined the Marine Corps in 1963. The firstborn in my immediate family was Juanita—we call her Ret. When I was a little boy, she took care of me just like my mother did when my mother was working. She was only a few years older than I was. Sometimes she tried to spank me, but I got tired of that by the time I was 13 and started resisting. We laugh about that whenever I’m blessed to be in her presence. I always looked up to her, and I still do. It seemed like my mother worked all the time, especially after my father got black lung. My sister took care of me and my brother Robert during those days. My mother was a real go-getter. I was the second born in my family. After me came my brother Robert. He passed away a few years ago from coal mine-related health problems. He was my main man. My mother had been married previously, but her first husband died at a very young age from lung problems. She had one child from that marriage, my sister Dee. Dee gave Ret her nickname. Dee was so kind. I love them both so much. Dee passed away about ten years ago now. Floyd was Dee’s husband, and he was incredible. He died around 1983 from problems believed to be job-related as well, having worked in the coal mines for many years. My nephew Tony, Dee and Floyd’s son, has been just like a brother to me. We’re relatively close in age, and he is a wonderful person I love and admire. My father, whom I didn’t understand when I was growing up, had also been married previously. From that marriage came my big brother June and my sister Frances, who passed away very young. June is my main man! He’s about 91 years old now. He never worked in the coal mines. I guess he’ll live a long life because he never had to go into that hole of death. My father, on the other hand, predicted he wouldn’t live long because of going into that infamous hole. He died at age 64 of Black Lung. I love my family so much that it would be impossible for me to say which one is my favorite. We are very, very close. God has blessed my family with longevity, regardless of all the challenges we’ve faced just to survive. Both my grandfather and grandmother on my father’s side lived to be 115 years old. They were once enslaved. Family members still possess the shipping documents that verify my grandfather’s arrival in this country. My grandmother was a Black Native American. Both of them were sold at an auction, right here in America. My mother lived to be 104 years old. She sometimes talked about how upset her grandmother was when her sister—my great aunt—was sold to another master during slavery. She said my great grandmother could never get past that. She also talked about how her grandmother traveled all over the world with her master as a seamstress during slavery. All things considered, she said her grandmother’s masters were decent people, not as harsh as the rest. (Those are her words, not mine.) Listening to my parents talk about slavery was eerie. Sometimes, even now, I have dreams about that ominous “trip.” Let me tell you a little about my father. My father was what some might call a hell-raiser. He worked hard to take care of us, but he was very heavy-handed with discipline, and he drank heavily. I saw him tie my brother to a bed one day and beat the living daylights out of him. My father hated lies, and he hated people who lied, stole, or cheated. I picked up some of those qualities from him—I’m talking about despising lies and liars. Still, as a child, I was scared of my father after watching that beating. As an adult, looking back on my childhood, I regret how I felt about him back then, because he was telling me the truth, but I just couldn’t get past him telling me things while he was intoxicated. I hated drinking. I just couldn’t wrap my head around the way my father acted in public after he’d had a little nip. He didn’t need much—just one little nip would set him off. He’d quickly say whatever was on his mind to anyone. In days past, Black people couldn’t express their feelings. I understood that. My daddy didn’t. My mother was always worried about losing her job because of my father’s refusal to follow decorum. He was unusual for his time. Still, guys my age loved my father. He’d play sports with them and also play cards. I would always occupy my mind with reading or plotting. Some of my friends from back then have said he helped them through serious misunderstandings about life. Some tell me now that my father had the courage they wished they’d seen in their own fathers. But I was scared to death—and so was my mother.When I reached maturity, I began to understand my father more clearly. I also learned that sometimes a person can have good intentions and share what they believe is the truth, but it can be easily interpreted as a lie under certain circumstances. It’s hard to un-ring a bell, though. My father told me many stories about his life. He told me about the Great Depression. He told me about things his father told him about slavery and what he called “the trip”—in the belly of a slave ship. He told me these things, and I felt sorry for the people who had to carry that hate before their Maker. All of these experiences have shaped the way I think and conduct myself to this day. I still wish not to carry hate in my spirit. I learned about it firsthand and secondhand, and I live my life so that I will never have to answer to God with such a stain on my soul. Although my family didn’t have wealth, we had plenty of love. I would trade love for wealth any day. My mother often said, “I don’t have a lot of money, but I am rich in spirit.” She believed character was more important than anything else. She knew how to separate good from bad and ugly, and dwell only on the good. That’s what I was taught as a child. On my mother’s 102nd birthday in 2004, the Charleston Gazette printed an article about her. They asked her, “Mrs. Head, why do you think you’ve lived so long?” She said, “It is because I love everyone.” I guess I got a good mixture of reality from both my mother and father. I feel the same way. I can’t help it. I don’t care about your color, religion, or national origin. I love you. I am always aware of the people I love when I take on any endeavor. I think of in no particular order, Anita, Josh, Jonathan, Mother, Daddy, Kashae, Sage, Dee, Floyd, Tony, Mrs. Brown, Buddy, Homer, Larry, Lonnie, Squeak, Johnny B., John B., Tony, Ret, Robert, Calvin, Carla, Fred, Freddy, June, Brenda, Cookie, Maxine, Camille, Kenneth, Butch, Mr. Jesse, Mrs. Alice, Mr. Kenneth, Mrs. Maggie, Mr. and Mrs Joe Moore, Buttercup, and many more. My life is driven by what these people think of me—and many others—even though many have long passed. These people expect good things from me, and I still try not to let them down. As a child, one of my greatest ambitions was to take my family from between those two mountains in West Virginia. I was horrified by my father going down into that hole of no return—the coal mines. When I was 10 years old, I started working at anything that would bring in income. I delivered newspapers, cut grass, sold White Chlorine Brand salves, greeting cards, and more. “When you care enough to send the very best” was my slogan. I got that from selling Hallmark cards. I even tried to start a mail-order business. I loved the ads in comic books for items like bronze shoes, the drinking bird, and other things from Wilson Chemical Company. I was really determined. I learned a lot about marketing as a child. I always fantasized about moving out of West Virginia to a friendlier environment. I’d heard things weren’t so bad in Ohio. Many of my friends moved to states that were more “user-friendly.” At 16, I started playing guitar. I learned enough popular songs to start a band. My mother’s childhood friend lived only a few miles away. I met her son, Larry. Larry was a dreamer just like me. He’s my best friend to this day. We contacted a few more people, and before we knew it, we started a band called the Mobiles. We were constantly reminded by everyone we knew that there were few places we could play because of our color. They were simply keeping it real, but Larry and I just couldn’t accept that. We were so determined that we approached bars—beer gardens, they called them back then—that were truly off-limits for people like us. After being physically thrown out and spat upon, one person gave us a chance, and the people there really liked us. That only increased our faith. We played at that beer garden for a while for pennies. Then we met Fred. He was different, Caucasian, but as real as real can get. Fred had the means to get us into many places to play. Fred was also a dreamer. He managed us and helped us gain exposure. Soon we were playing on stage with entertainers like Ike and Tina Turner, Dave "Baby" Cortez, Bobby Lewis, and Gloria Lynne. That was a big deal for us. Once I graduated from high school in 1963, the band faced some challenges. Some members had started missing rehearsals, drinking, and other personality issues surfaced. I didn’t like drinking, and I didn’t like drama, so I decided to join the Marines. The rest is history. I left the Marine Corps in 1967 after returning from Vietnam. I hated leaving my beloved friends behind, but I was California bound. In 1972, I went to college and later to law school. I married my lovely wife Anita in 1982. My son Joshua was born shortly after, and four years later, my son Jonathan came along. We faced many challenges raising our children. It wasn’t a fairy tale, but still, God is good. I created a corporation called Governmental Benefits Consultants. I was the CEO for 16 years. I founded the company in 1979, and it officiallly closed its doors in 2003, but I received payments from worked performed in this company for eleven years thereafter. We provided services to many distinguished medical centers in Southern California as uncompensated care accounts consultants. I also had the privilege of securing one of the largest contracts ever awarded to a black person by Los Angeles County at that time—and Los Angeles County was then the largest organization west of the Mississippi. That made me awfully proud. Every business I’ve ever created was designed to benefit people. I saw a need, and I addressed it. That’s what I do. I’ve helped many people get medical care when they had little means to pay, often due to preexisting conditions or lack of income. I found a way for them, I got them the care they needed, and got the bills paid. Only God knows how I did it, but hospitals loved our services. Prayers help! Truly, it’s not money that drives me. I’ve thought about that before. I always look at what I can do to help people—and I go for it, and some how miracusly I'm also blessed. I believe I can make life better for many people with the Unite Us program that my two sons and I are about to launch. I feel like I’m on yet another mission from a higher source. I can see things from afar, for some strange reason. I guess I’m still that cryptographer the Marine Corps saw in me many seasons ago. I can seem to always read between the lines. I hope I’m correct this time. I’ve only told you a little about myself, and I hope, if nothing else, it gives you a chance to know me a little better. I don’t have a lot of money, but I am very rich in spirit—and that takes me a long way. I believe that the way we live our lives prepares us for something even better after. Just, John

Give us more! Stop funding the Billionaire loop. Make politicians pay you for a change. Tired of screaming into the void? You vote. You volunteer. You donate. Yet, it feels like your voice is drowned out by the roar of billionaire cash. You’re not imagining it. The system is rigged. A handful of wealthy donors and media moguls have built a wall between you and your representative. They filter the message, control the narrative, and collect the checks— often, those checks are coming from your own pocket. Here is the ugly truth: When you donate to a "grassroots" campaign, that money doesn't just fight for your values. It gets funneled straight into the bank accounts of the same billionaire-owned media networks that silence us. You are paying them to keep you out of the conversation. It’s a closed loop: Billionaires donate to politicians. Politicians ask you for money to compete. Your money buys ads on Billionaire-owned TV stations. The Billionaires get richer and tighten their grip on power. The Public? We get higher electric bills, drained water resources, and lost jobs to automation. It stops today. Introducing the Unite Us Loyalty Advertising System. We are flipping the script. We are breaking the billionaire loop by putting the power—and the profit—back where it belongs: with you. Here is how we take back the wheel: Redirect the Revenue: The Unite Us System ensures that campaign advertising income doesn’t vanish into the pockets of media tycoons. Instead, it is reinvested directly into your local community —funding the schools, infrastructure, and services that actually matter. Make Them Pay to Play: Politicians have spent decades spending your money to ignore you. With Unite Us, they can no longer reach you without sharing the wealth. We support candidates who prove their loyalty to voters, not donors. Earn While You Engage: Imagine being paid for your attention. Imagine your data and your time benefiting you and your neighbors, not a faceless corporation. That is the Unite Us promise. Why will this work? Because robots don’t buy products—people do. Billionaires need us to work, to consume, and to obey. But they forget one thing: they cannot exist without us. The wealthy elite have always stuck together. It’s time we did the same. We must unite in order to survive. Stop funding your own obsolescence. Stop letting billionaires use your money to buy the politicians who sell out your future. Join the movement. Be the first to know when we launch. [ Leave a comment at the end of this blog ] Unite Us. Because a good home, nutritious food, and dignity matter more than a billionaire's bottom line.

Benefits are Great!!   The Unite Us advertising program is new, unique and beneficial for Politicians, Merchants and communities that they serve.  The benefits are enormous. Politicians’ Benefits : 1.      Voters are more responsive to video promotions 2.      Voters solicited can be either registered, or able to register, right through the Unite Us program. 3.      Politicians can select zip codes or districts for distribution. 4.      Voters are incentivized by receiving revenue for viewing promotions. 5.      Politicians can share revenue from donations back to communities they serve. 6.      Politicians can merge the Unite Us wealth sharing program by providing QR codes or web links upon their physical ad copy, or digital advertising through social media or web advertising. 7.      Politicians can direct revenue back into their districts by providing Voters with revenue for viewing their advertisements, thereby assuring that their loyalty is to the communities that they serve instead of billionaire-owned media companies. 8.      Communities can grow by recycling huge amounts of advertising dollars that would normally be circulated to large media companies. 9.      Politicians can show loyalty to their communities by sharing donation income back to the people that support them. 10.  Although voters are paid after 10 seconds, politicians can submit longer Video ads for viewing up to 30 seconds. 11. Promoting through the Unite Us program provides an enormous tax advantage. 12. Politicians’ payment accounts are not deducted until their promotions are viewed. 13. Politicians can observe their promotions being viewed in real-time through the Unite Us viewing portal. 14. Unite Us is a licensed, and bonded company.     Merchants’ benefits : 1.      Merchants can quickly get the attention of customers by offering a stipend for customers to view their video promotions. 2.      Customers can easily observe that merchants willing to share their advertising dollars with them have a community conscience and are willing to pay forward their earnings to their customers. 3.      Merchants can provide QR codes, or links within their ad copy to entice customers to peruse their products. 4.      Although customers are paid after 10 seconds, merchants can submit longer Video ads up 30 seconds. 5.      Promotions can be targeted to certain zip codes for effectiveness. 6.      Merchants can direct their promotions to any area in the United States by simply placing a QR code, or Weblink on to any genre, or category of promotion that they desire. 7.      Promoting through the Unite Us program provides an enormous tax advantage. 8.      Whether a merchant sells brick and mortar, or digital products, an income incentive will always get the attention of the customer. 9.      Ad viewers are certified to view promotions for a minimum of ten seconds. 10. Merchants’ payment accounts are not deducted until their promotions are viewed. 11. Merchants’ can observe their promotions being viewed in real-time through the Unite Us viewing portal. 12.  Unite Us is a licensed, and bonded company We are working on a solution to launch real soon. Tell us what you think in the comments section below.

Oh My God! Many people are watching but not making any moves. Some have thrown up their hands and admitted defeat. They are so overwhelmed with AI and other technologies until they are in despair. This is exactly what the billionaires and politicians desire. There is a billionaire/politician complex that has mesmerized the public. The public has been convinced to be completely complacent. Many are convinced that there is little that can be done because huge media corporations and their backers are now controlling the narrative. People that we would not believe to be involved are now showing up in the “files”. They are now among corrupt individuals that are now even molesting young children. Oh My God! Problem Ask yourself: If your hard-earned money donated to politicians is used to promote their campaigns through major media organizations owned by wealthy individuals, why wouldn't politicians show more favor to the well‑funded media companies that help secure their elections than to their voters? Public donations are effectively recycled back to wealthy interests through politicians who serve as intermediaries. Wealthy individuals own most major media outlets—TV, radio, and social media—and the vast advertising budgets tied to campaign funding create strong incentives for many politicians to prioritize donors over voters. This cycle not only undermines democracy but also drains wealth from communities and weakens the will of the people. Why do some politicians and very wealthy people now appear to be in control?  Is it their huge media outlets that constantly bombard the public with propaganda same as used by dictators the reason? By the Use of AI and other high-tech devices, some very wealthy people are setting the stage for ultimate control. Revenue donated to politicians is huge in America. Billions of dollars are not uncommon. This enormous amount of revenue is enabling political corruption to the nth power. There is still an Achilles heel to this corruption however, if we really think about it. AI was created by humans, not the contrary. Humans are more intelligent than artificial intelligence, if we really "think" about it, and understand how AI was created. Check it out What do you think would occur if human beings, regardless of race, religion, or color would “just say no” to large media promotions. What if undivided attention could be directed to media outlets run and controlled by the public, exclusively. I realize that this is a very high bar to obtain, but we can start by disavowing politicians that solicit revenue from the people to promote their campaigns, but turn right around and use billionair- owned media companies to promote their campaigns. The last time that I checked, television and radio companies were mostly owned by the wealthy people. I must add, they are the most used advertising vehicles of politicians. Does this not tell us something? Our hard-earned dough is being recycled continuously between very wealthy people, and little is distributed back into the communities from whence it comes. It is now evident that the wealthy support the wealthy, exclusively. This process invites corruption. Most people are not naive. They can easily see why Citizens United was created, and how it can be so effective. Certain politicians might have started out with genuine intentions, but to maintain their power, they end up complying with the wishes of extremely wealthy individuals who own major media corporations.  There is a solution to this challenge, however, if we really “think” about it. Solution Some will beg for the question of how reversing the course can be accomplished. Put this in your thinking cap! One would be remiss if they did not see how subservient politicians are now to billionaire-owned media companies. These companies can make or break a politician. This is the very reason why very wealthy people can do just about anything they wish. Elected, and appointed political figures alike, are making decisions totally contrary to the wishes of the people that elected them. Does the public still possess the wherewithal to elect political officials, or is this now done by powerful people with the financial means to influence the media? Check out the impotence of our Senate, House, Courts, judges and most other elected officials, whether federal, state, or local.  They all now bend their knees to the very wealthy. What if? Whatever is done to reverse the course requires kahunas! But what do we do? What are our choices? It appears that we are damned if we do and damned if we don’t! Do we bow down and allow nasty corrupt people to do anything that they wish to do to us, our children, and grandchildren?  Or do we act. Some things can be accomplished stealthily, and under the radar. We have a plan! We must start by demanding that elected officials recycle our donations into the communities in which the people reside. We must devise a program to make this happen. Since the wealthy can purchase politicians, what if the people would discontinue voting for politicians that do not use a people-owned media? What if people could create a system where politicians could receive favor from the voters by returning a portion of their advertising dollars back into the community. This is like barter trading in past seasons. What if there was a system that could allow politicians to purchase advertising-viewers to view their ads, in consideration of a small portion of their advertising dollars being redirected back into the communities from whence they came. This revenue could then be placed back into the hands of the people viewing the politicians’ promotions. This act exclusively would enhance the life styles of people in waining communities. Not only this, but it would allow politicians to show their devotion to the people for which they owe allegiance, instead of large billionaire-owned companies.  If this revenue is placed back into the hands of the public, it could help support communities that are being devastated by revenue losses occurring because of large companies using AI and other job-draining technologies. The results would be a net positive for our communities, and also place a leash upon political corruption. We are working on it. Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment below. Stay tuned…

Let's Roll! Unite Us is built on a simple but powerful idea: voters deserve to matter—not just on Election Day, but every day. To understand how this system transforms civic engagement, we begin with a few bold but realistic assumptions. Voter Assumptions Voters want their voices to count.  There is a deep, urgent desire for meaningful participation in the political process. Voters recognize the billionaire–politician dynamic.  Many understand how wealth and influence shape campaigns and public messaging. Incentives influence engagement.  If compensated, voters are more likely to watch, share, and engage with political promotions. Compensation increases attention.  Paying voters to view campaign content creates voluntary, measurable engagement. People will share opportunity.  Voters are willing to refer other voters—and even politicians—to Unite Us when they see both financial and civic value. Shared prosperity builds loyalty.  Voters are more loyal to leaders who redistribute campaign advertising dollars back into the community. Campaign spending is widely known.  Voters understand that billions are spent annually promoting political campaigns. Media channels concentrate wealth.  Donations often fund advertising through major media platforms—television, radio, and social media—many owned or controlled by billionaires. Wealth influences power.  Billionaires frequently donate substantial sums to politicians aligned with their interests. Small donors are overshadowed.  While everyday citizens contribute generously, their donations often circulate back into billionaire-owned media networks. Advertising dollars reinforce control.  When campaigns spend through large media outlets, revenue flows back to powerful ownership structures—structures that can amplify or suppress candidates at will. The wealthy support the wealthy.  Increasingly, voters recognize this cycle—and are ready for change. Politician Assumptions Leaders understand the system.  Politicians see the long-term consequences of channeling campaign funds through traditional media pipelines. Community investment matters.  They value giving back to the very voters who support them. Recycling revenue builds strength.  Redirecting advertising dollars into communities strengthens local economies and civic engagement. Shared growth builds trust.  Demonstrating economic concern for constituents fosters loyalty and long-term support. Incentivized engagement works.  Politicians are willing to offer stipends to voters in exchange for measurable attention to campaign messaging. Loyal voters win elections.  Engagement plus goodwill equals sustainable political success. Administration Messaging Strategy For Unite Us to succeed, its administration must consistently and clearly communicate one essential truth: traditional campaign donations often flow back into concentrated wealth structures. Education and demonstration are key. Here’s how we activate the movement: QR Code Campaigns  – Administration leads by example, offering compensation to voters who scan and engage with Unite Us messaging. Flyer Distribution  – Clear, bold materials explaining how voters can earn while engaging politically. Social Media Activation  – Strategic posts across platforms like Facebook and YouTube to amplify awareness. Mobile Display Advertising  – Vehicle magnets and signage inviting voters to “Get Paid to Engage.” Direct Outreach  – Phone calls, mail campaigns, and in-person meetings with political candidates. Training Sessions  – Educating politicians on how to integrate QR codes into their brick-and-mortar and digital promotions. Prime the Pump  – Demonstrate the model immediately by paying viewers (e.g., $0.25 per engagement) to showcase proof of concept and spark momentum. Why Unite Us Will Be Effective Skepticism is natural—but timing is everything. Across the country, frustration with the status quo is rising. Voters are demanding transparency, accountability, and fairness from powerful elites. Public controversies and revelations have intensified scrutiny of concentrated wealth and influence. People are questioning who truly benefits from campaign spending—and who is left out. Unite Us answers that question with action. Instead of allowing billions in campaign funds to circulate within elite media structures, Unite Us redirects value directly to voters. It transforms passive consumption into paid participation. It turns advertising into empowerment. This is more than a strategy.It ’s a shift in power. Unite Us works because it aligns incentives, rewards engagement, and restores ownership of the political process to the people who matter most—the voters.

Thank God! Recognizing the Process Some humans live for many years but fail to understand the living process and how to use it effectively. It is obvious that age does not necessarily provide wisdom. Those reading this blog, or listening to it through an AI audio voice, must understand that the information that I am providing is basically subjective. I must add, however, that it comes from objective living. I am sure that there are many other viable experiences, but this one is just John’s, and I hope that it is helpful to others going through the living process. I have been blessed with 81 years, and I am not thoroughly convinced at this juncture, but I would like to believe that I have somewhat indulged in the process effectively. In my lifetime, I have been blessed to understand how computers are designed. This wisdom comes from my being selected to become a cryptologist while serving our country in the Marine Corps. This happened many years past, but is still available in my memory. This selection provided me with access to observe the progression from, da, dit to I, O. or more clearly stated, from Morse Code to Computer language. This transition has been most informative for me. I realize that my perception of this may be only John’s subjective reasoning to some degree, but all of it has been based upon realistic observations. I took if for what it was worth. Therefore, sometimes I speak what may appear to be only gibberish to others, but all of my assertions are based upon sound foundations. Google it. The Brain Verses Computers I am going to use just a little more computer gibberish that for some may require a little research, but for others it will be clear as crystal. As one goes through the ageing process, they can appreciate the fact that, same as computer memory, when one becomes older, ROM or Read Only Memory, possess more volume, but RAM or Random Access Memory, operates more slowly, and less efficiently. The problem with this statement is computers were designed to replicate the human brain, not vice versa. My using this concept is for the lack of a better example.  It is also important to understand that one is better equipped to understand both ROM and RAM more effectively the more that these two memory devices are accessed. I use the computer scenario as an example for clarity, exclusively.  Some may live many years and never evaluate the difference between the two, ROM and RAM, but those who do, and do so for many years, will possess the ability to obtain wisdom, whether they achieve it or not. We must understand how our brains work in order to grow, however. Projections Some say that older people have dementia. I can concur, but this is also true with young people. I believe that dementia begins at a very early age, nonetheless. Some very young people start on a journey to dementia by not keeping it real. They do not vet projections that are cast upon them. They accept assertions made by people that are not truthful. They pollute their RAM and ROM with lies, sordid, incorrect information causing a demented state at a very young age. I am not going to go down a rabbit hole and start talking about the many projections that America has cast upon its people because of slavery exclusively. Do you want me to keep it real, or start lying?  We must understand that America has become a very wealthy nation because of slavery. I am not viewing sordid projections from a racial perspective, but from a perspective of divide and conquer, by the powers that be. It is happening as I type this blog. I would be foolish if I believed that the divide and conquer concept comes from one group, or race of people. In America, it has been systemic, however. This system of dividing and conquering not only worked upon the slaves, but more so upon people that benefited from it, and those that were programmed to believe that they could benefit from it even though this was a lie. I am not going to lead you down a road of providing examples of how this was done. It would take many volumes of fodder to explain this to you. The Beneficiaries Those who indulged in misguided projections for whatever reason, would appear to be those that have benefited the most. If one look at it as a realist, however, they could come to a different conclusion. Let me explain. What I am saying may be painful for some, but the pain that is endured is self-induced, by guilt of association. If the misguided projections were indulged by a person, at some point in time they realize, or should realize that they have been part of the projection. When I was a young man and started courting young women I saw some things that I knew at that time were not savory. One day my father, a man of great wisdom in this matter, stated to me, “Johnny you know what’s going on over there”. I just want you to understand that if you cant see it, you are either, blind, deaf, or crazy”. “If you can see it and do nothing about it, then you are apart of it”. “Is this what you desire?” “One thing that is for sure is that one day it will come back to bite you”. It did! It bit me hard and at a very bad point in my life. Keeping it Real It only took a few years when it came back to bite me, but I learned from the pain that it caused me. Henceforth, I learned to look at things from more than one prism. Now it is not difficult for me to see when others indulge iniquity for one pleasurable moment, but the consequences are astounding as time goes on. God seems to allow us to go to different places for us to obtain knowledge. We become wiser when we are observant and keep it real. My life has shown me that if I am honest with myself, therein wisdom lies. This wisdom can lead us to great things. Prisons There is a popular belief that when one is imprisoned for their wrongful deeds, then this imprisonment will cause redemption. I believe this to be true under many circumstances. I also believe, however, that redemption comes from within. Some say we must repent for our sins. Repenting in the public square is gratifying for some, but I see it a little different. I believe that one must repent subjectively also. I see many people that carry the banner of Christ for self-aggrandizement, wealth, sex, and many other sordid reasons. My observation of many things for many years leads me to believe that those that do these things are only weighing their hearts. At some time it will “come back to bite” them. I believe that there is more than one type of prison. There is an imprisonment of the body, and imprisonment of the mind. Some believe that it is easier to see physical imprisonment, or slavery if you wish. These forms of incarceration are easily observed from a physical perspective, I must agree. Nonetheless, mental and spiritual imprisonment or slavery can be observed likewise when one has observed these things from genetics and long suffering. If one is wise, it is easy to observe when we watch people repeating known lies, and committing sordid acts for self-gratification. These are people that “know not that they know not”. Over one hundred times, the Holy Bible states in some form or another, that the meek shall inherit the Earth. If one has been observant, they get a glimpse of what the scriptures are saying. If they have been observant and processed this reality for an undetermined amount of time, it becomes part of their makeup. This is just another example of wisdom. It has been stated that Jesus lived only 32 years. Martin lived about 38. Both men possessed what I call enormous wisdom. So, it is not one’s age that provides wisdom. However, age allows one the time to revisit their misgivings, and repent. This exclusively allows them a chance to possess wisdom. This is one of the benefits of graceful living. Still, Just John…