Monthly Archives: August 2017

“Imagine an island where basic needs like housing and access to a diversity of income generation opportunities are available for all. Imagine a self-sufficient island with a farm-to-table food economy. Imagine an island that represents a living model of our … Continue reading →

Neighbor-island residents should not be forced to shoulder the costs of the Oahu rail system.  This project initiated and managed (term used loosely) by the City and County of Honolulu needs to remain the responsibility of that County.  Raiding neighbor-island … Continue reading →

From a local political perspective, all hell will break loose in the 2018 elections.  Either that or the heavens will open up, depending on the lens in which you view the universe. Trust me, 2018 will be an election year unlike any other. If you … Continue reading →

Question: What’s the most important number in the Hawaii State Senate? Answer: 13 There are 25 Senators, 13 is a majority and majority rules.  There are 51 members in the House, thus 26 is the magic number there. Any Senator … Continue reading →

Almost daily someone I run into on the street, at the airport or perhaps at the dog park will lament the demise of civility in public discourse. They often are filled with a deep angst over the tension and sometimes … Continue reading →

Gov. David Ige is a standup-guy. He is as honest as the day is long and a genuinely thoughtful, caring, hardworking governor who puts policy ahead of politics. Am I pleased with his lack of leadership on matters pertaining to … Continue reading →

“Democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.…” Winston Churchill to House of Commons 1947. So if democracy is the best form of government, why is it not … Continue reading →