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Stepping Back From The Edge

Too many issues. Too many challenges. Too many bad and sad things happening in our islands, on the continent, and across the world. Federal agents are murdering innocent civilians on the streets of Minnesota. The U.S. military is being used … Continue reading

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Birthday Musings #2 – Policy and Politics, Thoughts and Emotions

It’s my birthday and yes, I’m compelled to share the thoughts and emotions weighing heavy on my mind. The first is of deep gratitude for the love and support of friends and family. I am who I am today because … Continue reading

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Please indulge me on my birthday. If can, can…but if no can…I totally understand

I have a huge favor to ask. Please indulge me TODAY PLEASE during my birthday week – and chip in $20, or $72, or $100, $200 or whatever you can to help 8 citizen plaintiffs in Acasio V State House … Continue reading

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Today’s my birthday. Here’s the basics – and yes of course I’m asking for help.

Yep, it’s my birthday. January 19, 1954 (do the math) is the day I was born…and I’m totally thrilled to be sharing the day with one of my all time heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Mahalo to all for … Continue reading

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Hawai‘i House Fights To Support Secrecy

Will it be business as usual in the upcoming legislative session? Or will the House and Senate decide, at last, to start complying with the Constitution of the State of Hawai‘i, and their OWN rules of conduct and procedure? Per … Continue reading

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On Venezuela, political leadership, and removing the tyrants

The ends do not justify the means. Claiming to defend itself from “narco-terrorism,” the U.S. has, in the past four months, blown to smithereens 35 small boats, murdering 115 Venezuelans in cold blood. It’s obvious now that this was all … Continue reading

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“The stories we tell are the stories we become”.

Don’t ask me when I first heard this quote or who said it first – because I don’t know and neither apparently, does Google. But it’s stuck in my brain and I’m hoping it will stick in yours as well. … Continue reading

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This Is What Democracy Looks Like.

The actions and commitment of the people of Maui County, backed by a majority of Councilmembers and Mayor Richard Bissen, epitomize leadership and democracy in action. It’s absolutely true that Kaua`i, Honolulu, and Hawai`i County are all doing some excellent … Continue reading

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So, I’ve made a list. A “Policy and Politics” List.

It’s not a “wish list”. It’s a take-action-go-to-the-wall-and-FIGHT-for list. This list (and others will follow shortly) is mostly aimed at State government issues but can/should apply to ALL of our elected leaders in all sectors. Please let me know what … Continue reading

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Haters gonna hate – more on the unsheltered

Yes, the uninformed, misinformed, and ignorant who don’t really care about the facts anyway – have triggered me. So please hold on while I vent. To the know-it-all haters out there, just shut the front door (STFD), find a comfortable … Continue reading

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