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backs of ordinary citizens. Now that we can place a check mark by this achievement on our societal list of to do's, we have to avoid becoming jaded by our previous success. It is imperative that we employ that same level of determination to elect a matrix of local and state level politicians to support President Obama so that all the promises that we dreamed of jointly during the election can be realized. What a failure we are as a generation if we have no substance to support all of the hard work that we put into bringing this historical movement to life. Politicking 101 will give you a plausible platform to play your role alongside thousands of others so that we can reignite the fire that blazed a trail in 2008. November 2010 will be the next major milestone in this never ending saga.
Now here we are; more connected, more educated, more advanced and appearing to be everything but standing for nothing. In 2008, 5 percent of the African American youth voted, which is the highest turnout rate of any youth racial/ethnic group since 1972. In the 2009 and 2010 statewide elections, the youth turnout had been low compared to the 2006 midterm election. As a member of this detrimental generation, why is this trend so prevalent? We have to ask ourselves where are we getting our news? To whom or what are we putting our trust in with keeping us abreast of vital issues that truly affect our day to day lives? Politicking 101 is more than a phrase but an unbiased movement that serves as a roadmap for a better quality of life. One does not make bad decisions on purpose but from bad information or lack of information. Whats your reason?
By: Lyman King
Politic by definition: shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic. With the development of Politicking 101, my goal is to transform the landscape of understanding for Millennials; a generation who flexed its political muscle in 2008 with the election of President Barack Obama. A landmark election that signified the power of the black vote, showed the strength of social media and removed any doubt that an individual can make the difference in an election. With an average donation of $5, Barack Obama raised more money than any Presidential candidate in history going on to become elected on the
Common Sense Aint Common
TAZZ DADDY
A Book By:Tazz Daddy
Common Sense AINT Common is a book that targets young people who may hold on to the belief that life is something that happens to you, as opposed to an experience that should be lived to its fullest potential. In this book, Tazz breaks down the use and misuse of the term, as well as techniques that can be applied to everyday life.
Tazz is not claiming to have all of the answers, but he is using his own experiences as a guide to help others.
Common Sense AINT Common is filled with powerful quotes from some of our greatest thinkers and Entertainers, as well as the people that have personally shaped Tazzs life. The book explores the beauty of mankinds achievements, as well as the ugliness of its bad decisions; all of which are rooted in Uncommon Sense.
Chapters in Common Sense AINT Common include:
Common Sense AINT Common
The Limits we put on ourselves
Accidents dont Happen, they are CAUSED
Obstacles Only have POWER if we GIVE it to them
The Problems with Friends & Haters
Why Family can sometimes be the WORST people to listen to
Determination is the determining factor in your success
The Microwave Mentality
You GET What you DREAM for
