tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post2606628374167035087..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Real ObjectivesJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-12089701210832960502014-09-08T02:50:36.837-10:002014-09-08T02:50:36.837-10:00I remember attending a Farm Bureau event at which ...I remember attending a Farm Bureau event at which we were told that there was plenty of land available to lease very cheaply for farming. It was offered to anyone with well thought out business plan for farming. They said that there had only been a few people asking about the land, and of those most didn't have any sort of business plan at all.<br /><br />There IS land available to farm, but there are far more people who want to stand up and say, "we need more organic farms on the island," than there are people willing to put in the hard hours of work to be those farmers.<br /><br />People have no clue how hard it is to run a farm and be profitable, they just buy into the rhetoric that it's "easy" and that the organic farmers are somehow being driven off.<br /><br />Everybody wants local agriculture, nobody wants to be the farmer.<br /><br />If you want more organic farming on the island, fine, go write a business plan, join the farm bureau, and ask the leaders how you can get some inexpensive land. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-25769609171912119772014-09-06T16:38:18.376-10:002014-09-06T16:38:18.376-10:00I thought Tim sued the Planning Department for tre...I thought Tim sued the Planning Department for trespassing and looking in his windows and sabotaging the sale of his home. Someone has to stand up to official thuggery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-65269516615864066132014-09-06T15:41:52.837-10:002014-09-06T15:41:52.837-10:00Most commercial farms do some sort of research. S...Most commercial farms do some sort of research. So if a farm has 100 acres, maybe 5 acres is used to grow different varieties and develop farming techniques for crop improvement. Only non-farmers with an inability to see the big picture would miss the fact that Kauai is an integral element to the largest and most productive food farming companies in the world. Kauai represents those companies' 5 acres with the majority of the enormous food growing operation being outside of these islands. Hawaii is simply not big enough to accommodte their huge food production actvites. <br />Only limited thinkers fail to see that the "seed companies'" local operations are an integral part of their enormous food growing operations. So, to say they don't grow food merely reveals the speaker's lack of knowledge and myopic vision. Do we want manini brains running our island?Manawaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534748612454568095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-29773642187748520942014-09-06T09:30:42.560-10:002014-09-06T09:30:42.560-10:005:26. "Remember you are a Haole ". We pr...5:26. "Remember you are a Haole ". We prefer to be called White Niggers. Why sugar coat your bias.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-1037105910991124592014-09-06T09:28:21.307-10:002014-09-06T09:28:21.307-10:00trading entitlements = many complicit. Hughes did ...trading entitlements = many complicit. Hughes did it early on in Kealia, had huge parties with mayor to gain acceptance. Bike path is for noone of relevance compared to what is needed on isle...same with Charles Sumner mainland guy who bought the wetlands in Kahili "Rock Quarry" beach...built his monstrosity after trading parcels above. Blocking access to our birth right falls? rationalize all you want, ag lot/TVR/ dedications...as in Malibu,Palm springs,etc these tradeoff benefit the wealthy newcomer. My child hood easements blocked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-84214771976656056582014-09-06T02:58:26.533-10:002014-09-06T02:58:26.533-10:00Then prove it 10:29PM. Don't just rant on a bl...Then prove it 10:29PM. Don't just rant on a blog. Do you need a link to the DOJ? Not hard to find on the internet.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-19187116344961831442014-09-05T22:29:08.390-10:002014-09-05T22:29:08.390-10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-53921552906591972392014-09-05T12:25:40.041-10:002014-09-05T12:25:40.041-10:00Thanks, Dawson.Thanks, Dawson.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-35430151303935718032014-09-05T12:21:22.400-10:002014-09-05T12:21:22.400-10:0012:03 Tim sues the people, throws pencils, is disr...12:03 Tim sues the people, throws pencils, is disrespectful toward fellow members, is on a one subject vendetta to get the Corn Growers. And yet he might still get elected. Amazing.<br />His tax plan did give relief to many homeowners, but raised the taxes on EVERY renter and business. Rents will go up average 100 to 300 per month for the renters.<br />The Council must get to basics.<br />I have to respect Tim and Gary though, their personal objectives have become the main topic for a long time.<br /> They have Jay Furfaro like their li'l boy allowing them to bully and control all dialogue and subject matter. Jay must reach deep and find his inner man, somewhere beneath all of his bloviating and pontificating there lurks a shadow of manhood and strength..come out of the shadow, bruddah, Waianae? More like the old Glades on Hotel Street. He will remembered as a weak Chairman.<br />The power of 2 (oops 3, Mason will always follow Gary.)<br />If the Council even gets 2 more reasonable members, there could be a civil discussion about the problems....and maybe, God Forbid, get some actual solutions.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-20118395895180528122014-09-05T12:03:06.708-10:002014-09-05T12:03:06.708-10:00Bynum is a big fat ugly toad. Teachers said his ki...<i>Bynum is a big fat ugly toad. Teachers said his kid was a brat, Tim was a crybaby dad pity me pity my child, and he tries to be a leader for Kauai?</i><br /><br />Politics 101: Mocking the physical appearance of a demagogic politician or the behavior of his kids is like contributing to his campaign fund. Even worse, it gives the demagogue the kind of support that money can’t buy -- it feeds the martyrdom that is one of the key attributes of demagoguery, and encourages his supporters to defend him.<br /><br />Better to attack the politician's policies, not his person or his family.<br /><br /><br /><i>...He sued the voters that voted for him and cost the county a million dollars. It is mind boggling how someone like that has no remorse to the people and tries to continue stupid legislation that will cost more lawsuits in the future.</i><br /><br />Bingo.Dawsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-50361018266272908602014-09-05T11:54:42.218-10:002014-09-05T11:54:42.218-10:00https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1015449538026...https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10154495380260521&set=vb.889100520&type=2&theater<br /><br />Clip and paste for an artistic conception video of the Kauai County Council thought process<br />It is a little mind rattlingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-29757492371369090562014-09-05T11:45:03.505-10:002014-09-05T11:45:03.505-10:00Every farmer does some kind of research and testin...Every farmer does some kind of research and testing. If a farmer test grows a different crop on part of their land, change fertilizer, watering cycles etc are they just farming or are they at least partially in research and testing? Experimenting with different combinations and methods are an integral part of farming. By right in Hoosier and Bynums world all agriculture would be agronomics. Their vision and what will result is not founded in reality. This new Bill will far out perform in damaging effects than Ord 960. Someone please stop this madness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-85308136099858416692014-09-05T11:41:33.376-10:002014-09-05T11:41:33.376-10:0011:33 Sorry I just cannot come to grips with the f...11:33 Sorry I just cannot come to grips with the fact that he sued the voters that voted for him and cost the county a million dollars. It is mind boggling how someone like that has no remorse to the people and tries to continue stupid legislation that will cost more lawsuits in the future. The only thing I could think of was a fat ugly toad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-80895023086082553752014-09-05T11:33:58.791-10:002014-09-05T11:33:58.791-10:0011:30
Please try to speak your mind more clearly.11:30<br />Please try to speak your mind more clearly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-6195138578347822352014-09-05T11:30:44.967-10:002014-09-05T11:30:44.967-10:00Bynum is a big fat ugly toad. Teachers said his k...Bynum is a big fat ugly toad. Teachers said his kid was a brat, Tim was a crybaby dad pity me pity my child, and he tries to be a leader for Kauai? Voters will agree, finally, that this guy is a selfish toad who will never come close to winning an election again. Good riddance, take care of your medical problems, Liar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-5096752566828759262014-09-05T09:16:31.637-10:002014-09-05T09:16:31.637-10:00Why does the state and county need to help with ma...Why does the state and county need to help with markets, there are plenty of stores to sell produce to and plenty farmers markets and every farmer can set up his own CSA so stop makin up excuses. The land is too expensive to farm, bottom line a farmer, unless a millionaire to start with cannot afford land here and make a profitable farm. Kauai is a mess in so many ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-83458871943110831592014-09-05T08:56:57.419-10:002014-09-05T08:56:57.419-10:00you must have markets to sell farm produce. perha...you must have markets to sell farm produce. perhaps the state and county could help in that regard. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-89640753346972787072014-09-05T08:37:48.628-10:002014-09-05T08:37:48.628-10:00No Michelle Hughes did not give the bike path, she...No Michelle Hughes did not give the bike path, she traded the land for entitlements and then the county and federal gov built the bike path there. It was not traded for her vacation rentals, but changing the entirety of Kealia from Agriculture to CPR's for the uberwealthy. In effect taking Kilauea and Kealia lands out of agriculture production.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-66395183076321698612014-09-05T07:38:56.253-10:002014-09-05T07:38:56.253-10:00Re- Hughes and all Northshore...If anyone thinks t...Re- Hughes and all Northshore...If anyone thinks that a "real" farm can operate with a minimum capital investment of 5 million for steep windswept land, they need a simple lesson in economics.<br />The Northshore CPRs are gone from any real farming..Kapaa/Wailua is gone from farming...Let the Ag lots build more houses, gee Tim, you pushed for Ag hotels on Ag land, why not small houses for the kids?<br /><br />On another note- Michelle Hughes GAVE the Bike PATH to Kauai. After we are all dead and gone, the kids and residents will count their blessings that this path is in place....forever. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-19398746999820075352014-09-05T07:09:22.026-10:002014-09-05T07:09:22.026-10:00Michelle Hughes may be gone, but the legacy she le...Michelle Hughes may be gone, but the legacy she left with Bynam's help is that the land was sold as a resort and operates as a resort, the flowers are lovely, but the land will never be able to be farmed again due the escalation in price the resort brought with it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-3922270291181544982014-09-05T00:03:19.051-10:002014-09-05T00:03:19.051-10:00Mr. Bynam I too once upon a time voted for you. I ...Mr. Bynam I too once upon a time voted for you. I loved Kamalani park and how it brought people of all walks together and the enjoyment it provided for my kids when they were young. However you have changed over the years...for the worse sad to say. Your behavior alone is enough to turn my vote away. The tantrums you display belong on the playground, embarrassing at the very least of an elected official. Please step out of the race, stop your circus acts! Man up and step aside...take Gary with you on the way out to the playground too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-30371840791524883722014-09-04T22:47:06.498-10:002014-09-04T22:47:06.498-10:00How did we become so disconnected from science tha...How did we become so disconnected from science that we hate, tax, and drive out research? One of our few hopes for survival in these islands is the technology we can develop. Who are these people who want us to be functioning at the level of grubbing for food? Please, go away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-86711812653517066312014-09-04T20:59:22.848-10:002014-09-04T20:59:22.848-10:00hey joan,
michelle hughes is gone, went underwater...hey joan,<br />michelle hughes is gone, went underwater and her properties were sold in auction to various newcomers. Still, Some owners on Kauapea did their mainland style diligence and got ag dedicated acres of harvestable palms to beat the tax rates while charging 7500/night rentals thru pure kukai. They play the game, gray areas toyed with. Zero regulations. Plantation road has similair tactics=illegal vacation rentals "leased" by pure kukai and rented out for 31 days to avoid notice. <br />I like your swift kick to roust some attention. keep the heels polished, you'll need em for alot longer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-84764566221106690652014-09-04T17:40:10.027-10:002014-09-04T17:40:10.027-10:00With zeal, I voted for Tim in past elections. I t...With zeal, I voted for Tim in past elections. I think he has entirely stepped out of reality and needs the door slammed behind him. This guy needs to be gone yesterday. Gary, get the f out and leave with at least a fraction of a cent of decency. Too much to ask? Okay, just leave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-12725910189752723472014-09-04T17:26:33.968-10:002014-09-04T17:26:33.968-10:00There ain't no lipstick on this pig.
Tim and G...There ain't no lipstick on this pig.<br />Tim and Gary are desperately trying to gather enough votes to get in the top 7. Tim is a no can. Regardless, of his personal taking of 290,000 dollars from the people, now he comes full face and says that "oh gee, the big land owners don't pay the taxes, the lessees do." Welp, Timmy or Jackpot or whatever you like to be called these days..your statement says it all. You do not have a concept of money, value or reality. <br />In the real world people understand that somewhere someplace there is a financial accounting. If Big Ag gets hit with your vendetta, big land will pay, it is part of any lease agreement. <br />I just wish that you, Gary and Mason would stop all this division. Putting rich guy against poor guy etc....remember, you are a Haole (and at this point, you have taken more personal gain from the locals with your 290K) and have no concept of the value of open Ag...we all come from the plantations...the old ILWU shutdowns were very bad, but what you, Gary and Mason are doing with your dividing techniques is really bad. Nobody knows who will be targeted next.<br />Tim, please move on, leave the land alone. Babeeze babooze, it is hard to believe that the island has come to this. Jay get some way-vohs and stop this shibai early. Tim and Gary and their li'l spawn Mason, will continuously dominate the Council, unless you use your Uhhh, Chairmanship POWER.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com