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James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer
and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.
Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i
with his best friend and spiritual adviser Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!
Above photo, Lt. Governor candidate-Kaua'i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr.,
bipartisan dog, Ivanka Obama and James "Kimo" Rosen
 The volcano is still erupting on Hawaii's Big island and Kauai and Oahu are still in recovery mode from major disaster flooding... |
The main reason anyone should seek political office is because others desire their services, this is why it's called being a "public servant."
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| James "Kimo" Rosen with Kauai's hopeful future Mayor, Mel Rapozo! |
If someone enters the political ring with self serving narcissistic goals as many political wanna be's do, this is the totally wrong approach.
I once entered the political arena and had it all wrong. I was there for self serving purposes. I had a rude awakening.
The only way one should enter the political arena is if they have backing and if others are pushing them to do so.
I liken running for political office similar to publishing a book or CD. Those who self publish are basically in the vanity publishing business. Those
that actually find a publisher or have a publisher find them are truly on the right path. I know, I once self published a book for my own ego, I thought it was great! Maybe I was the only one who thought that? Never again, only if someone else thinks your great should you publish a book or run for office if you want to win or be successful. If you don't want to win and just have something to tell your grand-kids, go for it either way.
I liken running for political office similar to publishing a book or CD. Those who self publish are basically in the vanity publishing business. Those
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| James "Kimo" Rosen's self published book, "Planet Japan." 25 essays about his year teaching English in Japan... |
Going into politics to serve your own ambitions should not be your main objective. If friends ask you to
run for County council, Mayor or any political office that is a good start, or if you have the backing of a labor force or group go for it.
Be humble, have backing from others, those are the politicians that become great.
Mahalo to County chair and Mayoral candidate, Mel Rapozo and Hawaii's hopeful future
Lt. Governor, Kaua'i-Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr, for showing what it takes to be true humbled "public servants," whom know how to serve the people.
Hana Hou, (Encore)
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| Kauai's Chief of police, Darryl Perry supports Mel Rapozo as Kauai's next Mayor and so should you! |
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| Planet Japan, the book was self published back in 2004, it's always best to find a publisher or better yet to have a publisher find you. |
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BTW, The current Kauai County council under the chairmanship of Mel Rapozo is the best I have witnessed in all my years on Kauai. Everybody seems involved and doing their jobs, no slackers, that starts at the top with good management, that's one of many reasons Kauai needs Mel Raopozo as Kauai's next Mayor!
Chester "Unc" Lau said by email, "Shalom Rabbi :
Good one,tell this to Trump,he is our servant & not our parent.
lol,
Unc C
LOL! I admit, Trump may not have a great bedside manner but he is about to win a Nobel peace award for achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula,
something no President has ever accomplished or ever even deemed probable!
Right (not)! Not the kind of man I want running the county.
‘Lap Dance Kaua‘i’ footage pulled'
http://www.thegardenisland.com/2006/09/19/news/lap-dance-kauai-footage-pulled/
Michelle Blake that story is not true. He was offered his job back when the investigation proved he had nothing to do with it. He wasn’t even there. Please ask Mel yourself what happened and get the full true story and facts before commenting. He is definitely who I want to be running this island. He’s the most experienced and knows exactly what we the locals need. And no I’m not saying all of this because we have the same last name, we are not related. Please go ahead and ask him as I did.
Yes, talk to Mel, watch a council meeting on TV if you can’t get to one in person, Mel gets things done and is a true mensch( Jewish/Yiddish word for integrity and honor!)
We are both self-published authors. I loved your Planet Japan, & I think you liked my book. Self publishing is difficult, but I think it's apples & oranges to compare it to running for office to satisfy one's ego. But both of them need belief in yourself & commitment.
Yes, I enjoyed A Holiday Alphabet Book for Adults, I even wrote a testimonial! but the true professionals and those that make the real money are ones that have the backing from a publisher other than themselves. Just like with musicians, any musician can self publish a CD, but it takes a true talent to get a contract with a major record label. Same with politicians, those getting into politics without the backing of others only because they think how great they will be will have a rude awakening. However, if your doing it like I said to feel good, go for it!
Great article.
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