WHAT IS OSCAR S. JAMES, II's QUALIFICATIONS TO BE THE COUNCILMAN IN THE SOUTHWARD?

[ProSouth]

I'm going to keep asking this question over and over again until I get an answer from Oscar, Jr. himself. And just in case someone wants to tell me to go to his website I did and here is what it says about him:

Oscar S. James, II is a native of Newark and the South Ward. As a lifelong Newark resident, it’s no wonder that he has a heart found interest in the future of the city. Oscar attended elementary school at Harriet Tubman Elementary and then, under scholarship, attended The Peck School and Delbarton School, both in Morristown, New Jersey. Oscar attended and graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science.

Oscar is accustomed to the political process. He began working on city campaigns at a very young age as a volunteer, canvassing and working poll sites. Over the years, he has worked with some of the countries most respected political minds and accredits his passion for change to his mentors. Oscar grew up with a sense of community and a love for the city was instilled by his parents, also Newark natives. While Oscar is familiar with the all the potential the city has to offer, he is also no stranger to the ills and obstacles that threaten its citizens. He knows personally, the changes that are required to restore Newark to greatness and is committed to working for change as the South Ward councilman.

In addition, Oscar has teamed up with other entrepreneurs within the city to implement programs to unite the community. Collectively, the group calls themselves “Heru’s Army”, named after the Egyptian deity associated with enlightenment. Their kick-off program caters to Newark’s youth. It’s an evening of games and fun called Message ‘N Da Hood. Their second program focused on Newark’s High School students and gave them a forum in which they could voice some of their concerns about their education. Heru’s third program concentrates on uniting Newark’s entrepreneurs, business people and local leaders. The programs have drawn the attention of various sponsors and the group plans to expand each throughout the city.

After a great deal of research and many personal meetings, Oscar decided to put his political support behind Mayoral Candidate Cory Booker for 2006. Oscar is now the South Ward Director for Team Booker 2006. He is committed to the South Ward, the city of Newark and Team Booker. Oscar believes in the capability of the team and the potential they have to take Newark to new heights.

So after reading this I still ask you Oscar, Jr. what are your qualifications for being my councilman?

Brother Oscar, my email address is: proSouthWard@hotmail.com

[20TooLong]

Originally Posted by ProSouth

I'm going to keep asking this question over and over again until I get an answer from Oscar, Jr. himself. And just in case someone wants to tell me to go to his website I did and here is what it says about him:

Oscar S. James, II is a native of Newark and the South Ward. As a lifelong Newark resident, it’s no wonder that he has a heart found interest in the future of the city. Oscar attended elementary school at Harriet Tubman Elementary and then, under scholarship, attended The Peck School and Delbarton School, both in Morristown, New Jersey. Oscar attended and graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science.

Oscar is accustomed to the political process. He began working on city campaigns at a very young age as a volunteer, canvassing and working poll sites. Over the years, he has worked with some of the countries most respected political minds and accredits his passion for change to his mentors. Oscar grew up with a sense of community and a love for the city was instilled by his parents, also Newark natives. While Oscar is familiar with the all the potential the city has to offer, he is also no stranger to the ills and obstacles that threaten its citizens. He knows personally, the changes that are required to restore Newark to greatness and is committed to working for change as the South Ward councilman.

In addition, Oscar has teamed up with other entrepreneurs within the city to implement programs to unite the community. Collectively, the group calls themselves “Heru’s Army”, named after the Egyptian deity associated with enlightenment. Their kick-off program caters to Newark’s youth. It’s an evening of games and fun called Message ‘N Da Hood. Their second program focused on Newark’s High School students and gave them a forum in which they could voice some of their concerns about their education. Heru’s third program concentrates on uniting Newark’s entrepreneurs, business people and local leaders. The programs have drawn the attention of various sponsors and the group plans to expand each throughout the city.

After a great deal of research and many personal meetings, Oscar decided to put his political support behind Mayoral Candidate Cory Booker for 2006. Oscar is now the South Ward Director for Team Booker 2006. He is committed to the South Ward, the city of Newark and Team Booker. Oscar believes in the capability of the team and the potential they have to take Newark to new heights.

So after reading this I still ask you Oscar, Jr. what are your qualifications for being my councilman?

Brother Oscar, my email address is: proSouthWard@hotmail.com

The person who is currently the south ward council person isn't qualified.

O.S.J,II

• Lifetime Newarker
• Product of the NPS
• College Grad
• Newark Businessmen
• Community Activist
• Activist for Education

What else is really necessary?

[BottemLine]

"People that matter don't mind and people that mind don't matter"

As far as I'm concerned Mr. James is as qualified if not more capable than each and every single "candidate" that picked up a south ward petition.

For you political bullies to single him out is a disgrace to say the very least. You are obviously threatened by his "official candidacy". If you are riding on the age line as backing for your cowardly proclamation, than my brother, you are yet another confused soul who can't tell the tree from the forest.

You got one vote...do you on May 9th...there's another 27,000 plus voters that are more than capable of speaking to their choice.

I’ve seen his consistent community work, his website, and his professionally polished literature! Please….take as much time as you did to post his info, to post yours!

"Anybody but OSJ, you ought to be ashamed!

[ProSouth]

Originally Posted by 20TooLong

The person who is currently the south ward council person isn't qualified.

O.S.J,II

• Lifetime Newarker
• Product of the NPS
• College Grad
• Newark Businessmen
• Community Activist
• Activist for Education

What else is really necessary?

He's was given this opportunity not because of his qualifications but because of his father deal with Booker. This was a totally political move by Booker which is total BS. People in my ward will reject this Brother and possibly Booker for even making this fools deal. Is this cat even out of school yet? Listen, OJ, II is a nice guy, but he won't get my vote. Cats on my block would vote for John James much quicker that Oscar James because the believe he'd be able to get sh** done if they need him.
Booker presented this Brother to the ward where he knows he's the weakest with the candidate who's the weakest. Question putting OJ, II. against John James in the South who do you really think is going to win? Hell, I guarantee you that he won't get more votes than Karim Arnold (you know the Brother Cory dissed for OJ, II.). Wasn't OJ, II. pulling down Booker signs in 2002 for Sharpe while Karim Arnold was slaving to get Booker elected? How was Karim rewarded?

Keep it real.... But for his father making a deal with Booker no one would even know OJ, II.'s name.

[ProSouth]

Originally Posted by BottemLine

"People that matter don't mind and people that mind don't matter"

As far as I'm concerned Mr. James is as qualified if not more capable than each and every single "candidate" that picked up a south ward petition.

For you political bullies to single him out is a disgrace to say the very least. You are obviously threatened by his "official candidacy". If you are riding on the age line as backing for your cowardly proclamation, than my brother, you are yet another confused soul who can't tell the tree from the forest.

You got one vote...do you on May 9th...there's another 27,000 plus voters that are more than capable of speaking to their choice.

I’ve seen his consistent community work, his website, and his professionally polished literature! Please….take as much time as you did to post his info, to post yours!

"Anybody but OSJ, you ought to be ashamed!

What you just joined Newark Speaks to rebut me? Cool. Listen, I live in one of the most visually nice wards of the city which just so happens to be the most violent. I am like most, sick and tired of playing politics to make sure my ward is livable. Booker made a poor choice for the Southward. Period. Intelligence tells me that he made this choice because the South (being a Sharpe stronghold) is his weakest ward. Booker knows he needs at least 1,500+ more votes out of the South than he got in 2002. I could only understand Cory putting OJ, II in this spot because he's expecting to lose the South. To me it's a dumb move to put your weakest in the South especially at a time when you have no idea whose going to seriously run.

Bottomline, the South needs strong leadership from someone who is best qualified to at least give it a serious go. OJ, II. got this spot because of his father...You can't deny it. What has he ever done for the Southward other than pull down Booker signs and attack Booker supporters for Sharpe in 2002?

And listen if all it takes are professional websites and polished literature to get you excited than I can send you some links to some nice professional and polished porn sites. But for my Southward representative I want someone who will get sh** done when I need it done. Only thing he can do that I see is put up websites...And by the way, OJ, II.'s website is not that great...

And as far as tearing down a Black Brother, you are wrong...I'm trying to get the best councilman for my ward. Nothing personal....

[BottemLine]

If you feel that OSJ II doesn't have a chance in hell to win, then why go out on an anti-OSJ campaign.

It seems (D or K) and/or affiliate, which ever one you are, that you have an issue with Bookers Choice. Why not call his office, as you do have access to Mr. Booker, and discuss your jealousy over OSJ II being selected as team member before you or your candidate?

I just can't understand how you can sit here, being as grown as you are, and tear down this young man. Then it's all because of your own frustration of not being or having your candidate on the Booker Team.

(I know people try to be very undercover on this here site....but this friend is so obvious!)

Doesn't every eligible citizen have a right to seek public office?

[ProSouth]

As a Southward resident I want THE BEST candidate to represent me.
Since you did not get it the first time let me take my time and answer you point by point:

Originally Posted by BottemLine

If you feel that OSJ II doesn't have a chance in hell to win, then why go out on an anti-OSJ campaign.

Response: As I said before, it's not personal. His candidacy to me represents whats wrong with Newark politics today, he's only here wasting Southward resident's time because his daddy jumped ship from Sharpe and Cory needed something in the Southward, so the deal was cut. Cory had no regard or respect for Southward residents who he feels will vote for Sharpe's pick for the ward anyway.

Originally Posted by BottemLine

It seems (D or K) and/or affiliate, which ever one you are, that you have an issue with Bookers Choice. Why not call his office, as you do have access to Mr. Booker, and discuss your jealousy over OSJ II being selected as team member before you or your candidate?

Response: Jealousy??? Come on now. Like I said in my earlier post, OJ, II is there as the weakest link in Booker's chain. Let's keep it real, in a race with OJ, II vs. Karim vs. John James, you know John James has got it. However, Karim vs. OJ, II, Karim has got it hands down. Cory was a carpetbagger and a republican opportunist in 2002 but 4 years later he's great to run with for the Southward? Now that's not an opportunist?

Originally Posted by BottemLine

I just can't understand how you can sit here, being as grown as you are, and tear down this young man. Then it's all because of your own frustration of not being or having your candidate on the Booker Team.

Response: First, who's tearing anyone down? I'm just assuring that everyone who respects me and my judgment knows why I won't vote for the Brother and why they shouldn't either. Second, who is my candidate? Do you know? I didn't think so. I am simply speaking the facts. OJ, II is an opportunist. He and his dad saw an opportunity and they jumped on it at the expense of Southward residents. Let me ask you a question (for which I am sure you won't answer), Putting Karim Arnold and OJ, II side by side, (1) who has the better resume? (2)who has the better qualifications to represent the Southward and why?

Also, you did not hear me once speak of who I was voting for. You only heard of who I was NOT voting for. Let me ask you another question, how do you think the voters should feel about a candidate for the Southward who sold out his own Brother (Karim). Cory and OJ, II did stab Karim in the back right? Was it OJ, II or Karim who helped run his campaign in the South in 2002? Where is Cory and OJ, II loyalty to Karim? Is it safe to assume that if Cory and OJ, II would do this to a man who was loyal to him that they won't be loyal to the people of the Southward? Answer me that Batman? Bet you won't.

Originally Posted by BottemLine

Doesn't every eligible citizen have a right to seek public office?

Response: Sure they do, but they should have some integrity. OJ, II acts like he wants to win at all cost, no matter how it happens or who he disrespects to get it, even his own Brothers.

[ProSouth]

I'm waiting for your answer??? Why don't you ask OJ, II to come on and answer the questions for you. I'm sure all of the Southward residents on this forum would love to hear his answers. Don't look like a wuss now. Do you even have the ba**s to truthfully answer the questions?

By the way, who is OJ, II's Campaign Manager and what is his connection to Newark?

[ProSouth]

Where you at???? You didn't run away did you??? I'm still waiting for answers to my questions.

[S.W.GODFATHER]

Originally Posted by ProSouth

He was given this opportunity not because of his qualifications but because of his father’s deal with Booker. This was a totally political move by Booker which is total BS. People in my ward will reject this Brother and possibly Booker for even making this fools deal. Is this cat even out of school yet? Listen, OJ, II is a nice guy, but he won't get my vote. Cats on my block would vote for John James much quicker that Oscar James because they believe he'd be able to get sh** done if they need him.
Booker presented this Brother to the ward where he knows he's the weakest candidate. Question, putting OJ, II. against John James in the South who do you really think is going to win? Hell, I guarantee you that he won't get more votes than Karim Arnold (you know the Brother Cory dissed for OJ, II.). Wasn't OJ, II. pulling down Booker signs in 2002 for Sharpe while Karim Arnold was slaving to get Booker elected? How was Karim rewarded?

Keep it real.... But for his father making a deal with Booker no one would even know OJ, II.'s name.

Originally Posted by ProSouth

What you just joined Newark Speaks to rebut me? Cool. Listen, I live in one of the most visually nice wards of the city, which just so happens to be the most violent. I am like most, sick and tired of playing politics to make sure my ward is livable. Booker made a poor choice for the Southward. Period. Intelligence tells me that he made this choice because the South (being a Sharpe stronghold) is his weakest ward. Booker knows he needs at least 1,500+ more votes out of the South than he got in 2002. I could only understand Cory putting OJ, II in this spot because he's expecting to lose the South. To me it's a dumb move to put your weakest in the South especially at a time when you have no idea whose going to seriously run.

Mr. ProSouth: I must correct you on a few things here. It was not Mr. Booker who put the Junior Oscar James onto the Booker Team in the South Ward, it was Mr. Sharif’s doing.

Carl is truly my brother in the struggle however his “ethics” in another thread of young leadership was seriously lacking in this decision. I too ask the question of Mr. Sharif, what happened to your loyalty to Mr. Arnold? That is a valid question. Did Mr. Arnold’s expectation of Booker’s loyalty towards him get lost in something?

Let’s forget Mr. Booker’s loyalty to young Mr. Arnold (Booker hasn't known Mr. Arnold that long), how about Mr. Sharif’s loyalty to Mr. Arnold? Has not Mr. Arnold known and looked up to Mr. Sharif for many years? I tell you that Mr. Sharif turned his back on his brother, his son, and his protege, Tharien Karim Arnold.

If as Mr. Sharif has purported in another thread that “you should not let politics destroy either your life or your character because it's "just politics." why does my brother seem to not practice what he advocates. Has “just politics” made my brother forget his responsibility to teach and guide in the way of integrity. Where is Mr. Sharif’s honor in this? Where is his responsibility and loyalty to this young brother who looks up to him as a father? I know Mr. Sharif would probably rather not discuss this matter but let the truth speak for itself.

I am fully aware of the entire sorted mess. ProSouth, I am here to tell you that Mr. Carl Sharif and Mr. Cory Booker to coin a phrase used by you young people today, “Did Tharien Karim Arnold dirty”. Mr. Sharif who I thought had more integrity and character allowed Mr. Booker to disrespect one of his own.

Mr. Arnold worked side by side with Mr. Sharif during the last election. He personally assisted Mr. Booker and his family members during times of need not just as a comrad in arms but as a friend. Mr. Arnold's reward was dishonor and disrespect.

Mr. ProSouth, there is much to this story. You should not blame Mr. Booker for this injustice; we must in all fairness put this where it belongs. This “political attempted murder” was premeditated and conspired by my brother, Carl Sharif. Just pray that your mentor/father never treat you with such dishonor. I am deeply disappointed in my brother.