politics | Cleo Sunshine

13Apr 2010 by Man in the Moon 4 Comments

Sex Ed is necessary. . . .Just leave out the sex

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i.) Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny are all neighbors. . . And Cupid is the devil!!! Good morrow to you good folks of cyber-space. The Man in the Moon is back with some food for thought. Did you bring the juice? You cheap b&st&rd. Go make some Kool-Aid. Red. While going through my daily internet probing (blogs, emails, FB, etc.), I came across this article on Yahoo! News (link). Summary: Wisconson “D.A. Scott Southworth last month sent a letter to area school districts warning that health teachers who tell students how to put on a condom or take birth-control pills could face criminal charges. The warning has left many teachers, school administrators and parents flabbergasted.” I love that word – Flabbergasted. It’s like the ideal word…

04Nov 2009 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

NJ Gubernatorial Race: Chris Christie is Governor-Elect

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Since I've been able to vote I've been exteremely aware of my elected officials. I've voted in every election that I was able to and always encouraged my friends to do the same. Yesterday was the NJ gubernatorial race, and the two candidates (because independents don't reeaaaalllllyyy count) were John Corzine (the incumbent) and Chris Christie. Well, I cast my vote proudly for John Corzine on my lunch break. I don't really check the polls until they are all tallied, and after the tally, Christie was elected the next Governor of my great state. Frankly, I'm definitely disappointed in the low voter turnout in NJ, when so many people claim to be upset with the Status Quo. If you have a problem, use your voice! This is what the nay-sayers…

14Oct 2009 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

Twitter Personality?

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With every new phenomenon in social networking, researchers are always trying to figure out, or categorize the users and dynamics of why and how it works. The latest internet craze, Twitter is no exception. Friends, who are not users, are always asking me, "What is the point?" or "How does it work?" and I always find it hard to explain. Twitter is something you have to use to understand and see why people like it. This study, done by Professors Naaman and Boase of Rutgers University (RU Rah Rah!!) did a study that revealed their are 2 types of Twitter users: Meformers or Informers. It's obvious what an Informer is: They use their tweets to post messages that contain information, like news links. Meformers post what they call "me now"…

23Jul 2009 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

Beyond D.W.B – a look at Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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****UPDATE**** This cop is a STRAIGHT asshole!! I love how he's not a racist, but the most recent incident he can remember was in 19 fucking 93!! Anyone who can say "oh I helped a black person then" or "i'm not racist I've got a black friend" is seriously some what of a racist. UGGGGHHH!!! arsehole! OH, and he said he will NEVER apologize CNN link **** END update**** I've been away for the past few days, so I'm just now getting to discuss the arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr. Does everyone know who he is? If you don't I'm going to suggest you use your Google function quickly! Skip over the recent news articles and find a quick bio, ok! I don't really need to get into what…

28Apr 2009 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Speading Sunshine 4/28/09

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OK Lovers! It's that time of day where I let you know what caught my eye today. Hope you all had a great day of work today, because mine is about to be over. I'm headed to Happy Hour! Yay! 1. Are all BLACK women Gold-Diggers? - I think not. But there are different type of Gold Diggers & different types of women. I don't really care what everyone else, but I definitely don't consider myself one. Thoughts? 2. Naomi Campell retiring! - Someone's biological clock is ticking! And when you've been one of the best in modeling industry for 20 years, no one can blame you for calling it quits. 3. Specters Political Prowess - Is Arlen Specter really having a change of ideals or is he just looking…

21Jan 2009 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

Jenna & Barbara Bush write Sasha & Malia Obama

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Ok.. here is my Inauguration coverage, and maybe the end of the ObamaRama that has been plaguing us for the past year or two. I am kind of happy that the election is over and the inauguration too. I am happy with the experience and am ready to actually see "CHANGE" in process. I know its not going to be tangible right now, but I'm tired of all the talk. I wish the Obama's the best of luck, and I really am super proud of having been able to witness this in my young life. So, Kitty over @ Kittybradshaw.com (thanks again for the tip!) told me about this letter making its net rounds from the Bush girls to the Obama girls. So I did my digging and found it…

14Jan 2009 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

Barack Obama’s Open Letter

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From Parade Magazine.. Obama's Open Letter to His Daughters: Dear Malia and Sasha, I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey. When I was a young man, I…

22Dec 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

New New York Taxes!!!

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Has everyone heard about the proposed taxes in New York? I don't live in New York, I do go there often, as does any person in Jersey, so I feel some of these taxes will affect us here. First let's just say that New York is already super expensive. Just buying a simple bagel and orange juice can be about 1-2 dollars more expensive than in Jersey. Fast Food chains are expensive and let's not even talk about the cost of drinks in the club. It is downright high way robbery. But dammit if the city is a fun place to hangout! Well, recently Governor Paterson, who has taken post after Spitzer was removed because of his illicit call-girl activities, has proposed almost 88 new taxes to make up 18…

06Nov 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

2008 Presidential Election : Reaction

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This was the election heard round the world. Since when have Kenyans, Indians and Asians cared who was the American president? But after 8 years of falling into an abyss that would lead to America becoming yet another FORMER world power, faith has been restored in the potential that America has. Barack Obama and his movement have made that possible -not a campaign but yes a movement. He rallied support not only of the youth and blacks but he also revived an American spirit deep down inside all of us. So many people have said today that they now know what it feels like to be "proud to be an American. " I actually feel that I am proud. I have happy feelings I can't put into words. I open my facebook and myspace and see everyones…

04Nov 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Voting Experience

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This was not my first election, I voted in the 2004 presidential election, the New Jersey gubernatorial election that elected Jon Corzine, the presidential primaries and now today. However, today was the biggest thrill I got. I actually knew that if I didn't vote I had no voice-which is always the case. But this election is monumental in so many ways-this is history. We are making history here, like the CNN ad in the New York times today, we are living in the moment in which history is made. No matter who my ballot was cast for (but we all know I Barack'ed it!) I made a contribution to the future of my nation. I woke to a sea of text messages from friends encouraging me to get my lazy…

24Sep 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Debate or Debacle

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Yesterday I read an article about the different debate approaches of Senators Barack Obama and John McCain. I briefly read the article, wondering how the hell was this old man (McCain) going to stand a chance next to a viral man nearly, if not, 30 years his junior with a much sharper mind (Obama). McCain graduated near the bottom of his navel class whereas Obama is Harvard educated and a much better speaker. In the article the authors said McCain had a lackadaisical approach to this debate, not really giving it much practice while Obama was entering "debate camp." Interesting. At least to me. So with this information stored in my ever growing brain it wasn't too big of a shock to hear that McCain wants to postpone the debate…

10Sep 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Why do we feel the need to be Politcally Correct?

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I can't pretend I've been living under a rock for the past several weeks when in fact I have been quite tuned in to the mockery that has become of American Politics within the Republican Party. I intently followed the Democratic convention and was quite impressed with the speeches I either watched or read online. From Michelle Obama's introduction of her husband to Hilary Clinton's vow of "No way, no how, No McCain," and Obama's speech to end the convention. I was inspired as a voter to see the unity that transpired there. I mean who could forget the low blows that Hilary delivered in her race in the Primaries against Obama. But in the end, if she believes in her party's beliefs she would have to support him, which…