"Politicians must look in the mirror..!"

 The local paper (The Kaua'i Garden island news recently ran an editorial titled,"state should collect sales tax from online retailers," is a bad idea for many reasons.

http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_2419a084-68c6-11e0-bace-001cc4c03286.html?mode=story

In the  editorial they neglect to state that when you buy online there is usually a shipping and handling fee which usually amounts to more than what the sales tax would be.

People have been buying mail order for years, even before the Internet people who lived in rural communities more than anyone relied on on mail order for much of their shopping needs. The Internet did not invent mail order companies.

If such a tax where to be voted into law it would force many mail order companies to have disclaimers, "not available in Hawaii."

Many companies that include free shipping already have such a disclaimer.

What business located outside of Hawai'i would want the extra work of filing a Hawaiian tax form, hence creating more book-keeping for them?

How about this for a start, every state, and county politicians take a mandatory 20% pay-cut and donate their car allowances to the state budget.

Mail order has existed for ever, no more laws, we are buried with laws, let us breathe!

Politicians must look in the mirror before proceeding, no new taxes, period.!

"Fill 'er' up..!"

My girlfriend asked me if I would take her somewhere expensive for her birthday, so I took her to the gas station and filled 'er 'up!

Now she is a happy camper, leaking a little gas here and there but nothing I can't deal with as long as she does not light them on  the way out with her Bic lighter.  :D)

(Of course I'm joking, this is my blog I can do whatever I want! ) Come on, just smile, laugh if you must ;D)

"Local Burger king is number one in the number two business..."

The local Burger King should be awarded an outstanding ambassador award from the county for serving and helping tourists and the homeless by letting them use the restrooms whether they order or not, and most people visiting seem to not order.

The city itself does not have adequate public restrooms per the amount of visitors or homeless on any given day. Unlike Japan where there are public restrooms every 2-3 blocks, some say it's because the Japanese have small bladders, I say it's because the Japanese are considerate and respectful.

The Burger King in Kapa'a Hawaii is not only number one in being the best Burger King in the country but having the best burgers on the island, even better than the half dozen restaurants that claim to have "the best burger in the world." This Burger King actually uses local farm fresh organic tomatoes on their Burgers.

Whether you have the urge for a burger or an urge to pinch the loaf, Kapa'a Burger-King is not only numero uno in Burgers but number one in the number two business whether it's a direct deposit or an order to go.

"Finally Understanding Nothing.."(FUN)

Women still turn me on, but not like when I was a young man.

I grew up and realized that girls actually have bowel movements, perspire and can smell as bad as their male counterparts.

Young men in their late teens and early twenties are looking for one thing and one thing only.

One gets on in years and the sex is not what it was, sure it's still nice, but it's not exactly the nirvana it once was.

Young people will put up with venereal disease just to have sex.

Call me old, call me a dead beat, but sex is not all it's cracked up to be... (excuse the pun)

Let's go for a bike ride, let's power-walk, let's swim, let's walk the dog, Lets garden, and when the foreplay is over we can climax by doing lunch!

Sure is Fun getting on in years, to quote Gary Busey the letter's in fun stand for,"Finally Understanding Nothing..."

Anyone want to do lunch?   ;D)

"You say you want a Revolution..?"

Why does America still have 50,000 troops in Germany, I thought we won that war over 50 years ago? Why does America still have 30,000 troops in Japan, I thought Japan is one of our best allies?

Imagine a dinner plate with a huge portion of 'Shoyu Chicken,' lets call the 'Shoyu Chicken,' 'Medicare.' Then there's a huge portion of 'Fried Rice,' let's call that 'Social Security,' next is a huge portion of 'Potato and Mac salad,' let's call that 'Defense.' On the dinner plate there are garnishes of parsley, radish, an olive and a orange slice that represent the programs like head start, planned parenthood, women's shelters, drug treatment facilities etc.

Our politicians are cutting the garnishes and not going into the entrees to balance the budget.

The biggest lie is that by not increasing taxes to the rich we will create more jobs by the rich investing into other business.

American needs to cut defense and tax the rich, one percent of Americans control 90% of the wealth and the richest corporations like General Electric pay no income tax.

The political system has gone to hell when Democrats and Republican can't even agree to what they dis-agree on.

We the people can no longer sit in front of our computers and televisions we need to stop this madness!

"You say you want a Revolution?" I do

'All in favor please say aye..!"

I would like to publicly appeal for the Kaua'i county council seat left vacant by newly appointed state house representative Derek Kawakami.

Chairman Furfaro, Mr. Rapozo, Mr. Bynum, Mr. Chang, Ms.Nakamura, Ms. Yukimura, please pick me!

All in favor please say aye! All opposed say nay.

P.S. this also appeared as a letter to the editor on Sunday 04-10-11
http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_be6a1542-6349-11e0-8e96-001cc4c03286.html

"Pick me..!"

To make a long story short, The Kaua'i County council needs a replacement since one of the seven council-members left to be a state house representative leaving a local council seat open.

There is no special criteria, no special election. I submitted my resume and a brief letter which is enclosed as my blog for today.

The Kauai council will vote from among a list of people they feel qualify. Stay tuned!

Aloha Chairman Furfaro & Kaua'i County Council members,

I am interested in the upcoming vacancy on the Kauai' county council.I feel I represent the voice of many on the island...

I have been critical in many letters to the editor expressing my heart on subjects from the 'Super-ferry' to the plastic bag ban and points between.

Please consider me to replace Derek Kawakami on the Kauai County council.

Respectfully,
James "kimo" Rosen

RESUME;

James "Kimo" Rosen
4850 Kawaihau Rd. 5-A
Kapaa, (Kauai) Hawaii
96746 (USA
 (808)823-9887
jrsensei@hotmail.com
http://www.dakinetalk.blogspot.com/

Objective:
To share my wisdom, comprehension and Knowledge...

Professional Experience:

Kauai Magazine
2003-2004
Vice President of sales & marketing
Senator Gary Hooser was the owner of the publication at that time. Since then he has sold out and the magazine downsized from 10 employees to three. http://www.kauaimagazine.com/

English "Sensei" Teacher, Egashira English school
Japan, Omuta city, Fukuoka
2002-2003
students ranged in age from 4-70, the experience was so wonderful, I wrote a book, "Planet Japan."

Mutual Publishing
Honolulu, Hi.
1999-2001
Since relocating to Honolulu in May of 1999 I have acted as a
consultant, account executive and associate publisher for Mutual Publishing

Alaska People Magazine
Publisher 1993-1999
Anchorage, Alaska
Successfully managed all aspects of publication, inclusive of budgets,
employee hiring, marketing, advertising sales, and distribution for this special interest consumer magazine attracting over 100,000 readers and marketed internationally. Personally cultivated and increased
advertising base as well as establishing a wide range of national
contacts in the areas of printing, distribution and photography.

Real Life Images (Professional Photography and Print Brokers)
Owner/Photographer
1979-1993
Homer, Alaska/Anchorage, Alaska
Operated with great success a Professional Photography studio and Print Brokering business. Incorporating all aspects of Photography: Formal Portraits, Weddings, Passports, Environmental, Aerial, Journalism and
Stock Photography...We also acted as liaison between client and printer. Jobs included Postcards, Brochures, Calendars, Catalog Sheets, Business cards,Posters, Menus etc...
Established a wide range of contacts with printers throughout the United
States, Canada and Hong Kong.

Career Highlights:
My work has appeared in National Geographic, Stern Magazine,Weekly
Reader, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, National Enquirer, CBS, NBC,
ABC, QVC Home shopping Network, MTV
Numerous Textbooks, Encyclopedias and Newspapers. Photographed in March
1986 the initial eruption of Mt. Augustine Volcano from the open window of a Cessna airplane. I won many awards for those photos.

Education:
PHD; Doctorate in Education Rockville University, Rockville Maryland
life's experiences from business, teaching, learning a second language, writing a book along with my past education...I was approved for a Doctorate in education from those life's experiences. approved July 2007

BFA. Brooks Institute of Photographic Arts and Science, Santa Barbara, Ca.Majored in Motion Picture and minor in Journalism. Graduated 1979
References, Portfolio and personal Interviews available upon request...

I believe a career change would bring out the best in me....

Board member Jewish community of Kauai 2003-2007
Board Member U.S. Selected Service 2006 -present

Hobbies include, swimming, biking, gardening, hanging out with my dog, hiking and outdoor activity of all kinds.

"Every Day is Thanksgiving", James "Kimo" Rosen