tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post32713594882358763..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Go AwayJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-28116834603550838252016-06-26T07:22:02.749-10:002016-06-26T07:22:02.749-10:00Expanding the monument is for military purposes, p...Expanding the monument is for military purposes, period. Thats why George Bush set it up in the first place and why Obama is looking to expand it - to keep Chinese spies posing as fishing vessels from gathering data and possibly material from tests conducted at PMRF. All the noise about protecting the islands and the reefs is just a smokescreen. <br /><br />And the recent push to make the Aegis Ashore complex at PMRF operational is a scam as well - just an excuse to get more military funding and a few jobs here. Its effectiveness against missiles is close to zero, as its not mobile (like Aegis ships), in a real threat situation it would be the first thing destroyed and the geometry for a successful intercept from North Korea (who cant get much of anything past Japan) is less than optimal. The older I get, the more I realize just about everything is built on lies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-11237474288426384242016-06-24T21:29:12.750-10:002016-06-24T21:29:12.750-10:00I agree with08:36 except the" very intelligen...<br />I agree with08:36 except the" very intelligent" part. I think that if you do not have a conscience you can play that role easily. Luckily very few people are this conscience free ?. Weeding the narcissistic pollitition is complicated at county level were you think people are being well intentioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-25688702084921196452016-06-24T09:26:02.639-10:002016-06-24T09:26:02.639-10:00Kokee. Giggles. Kokee. Giggles. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-49760023361257052412016-06-24T08:36:42.213-10:002016-06-24T08:36:42.213-10:00HTL is very intelligent. His posts ignite peoples...HTL is very intelligent. His posts ignite peoples asses. They are quick to respond. If you did not know ..... You would believe him. And if you knew you'd respond. He is good at what he does.... pit one against another. Keep in the background and laugh all fu....g day. fools are we?? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-64586896148710912262016-06-24T07:00:36.650-10:002016-06-24T07:00:36.650-10:00Great Gawd Almighty- I wake up, read the paper and...Great Gawd Almighty- I wake up, read the paper and what do I see? Gary Hooser staring back at me. His smug image destroyed the peaceful morning. The GI does it again posts their poster boy. Free political advertising of the most curious nature.<br /><br />Da Hoos does a mailout to find that Kauai residents are concerned about traffic. Call Mensa, a real brainiac.<br />Th GI should give equal print to ALL candidates.<br />And his "survey" is skewed because only those who agree with him would send back a questionnaire.<br />Hot button issues of Ag and Dairy? Get f8ckin' real Gary....The hot button issues are traffic, road repair, Housing and controlling the County Budget. Chokin' on my homegrown GMO free Thailand imported sweet papaya.....Gary does not deserved to be elected. He divides the community, is self righteous, a crybaby and a spendthrift that is in the pockets of elite fad-master mainland groups. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-23561127437697314812016-06-23T21:11:11.368-10:002016-06-23T21:11:11.368-10:00Expanding the monument won't help the tuna sto...Expanding the monument won't help the tuna stock at all. Hawaii's longline fleet takes 1.6% of the tuna harvested throughout the Pacific.<br /><br />Reducing the total take by 1.6% (with a theoretical total shutdown of all longline fishing out of Hawaii) isn't going to make any difference in the condition of the tuna stocks.<br /><br />What would need to be done is getting all the other countries fishing in the Pacific to control their harvest rates to make sure the tuna stocks remain sustainable. The other countries should follow the example of Hawaii's longline fishing fleet: 24/7 GPS monitoring of all vessels. Federal observers to record what's taken and encountered. Strict "take" limits that can shut down a fishery if a certain number of endangered animals are injured or killed.<br /><br />By expanding the monument, the fishing fleet would be forced to travel farther, burn more fuel, and increase their fishing efforts. Higher costs, an increased price of fish in the markets, and a larger carbon footprint. All negatives.<br /><br />The migratory routes are already protected with the current 100-mile-wide National Monument. Most birds, seals, and most of the turtles don't stray farther than 50 miles from the land masses they inhabit.Sakanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06325403459870759981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-25672979735525613862016-06-23T20:21:28.571-10:002016-06-23T20:21:28.571-10:00I have a story my unco pure Kanaka was standing ar...I have a story my unco pure Kanaka was standing around with a throw net down at then a fishing beach. It was maybe around 84 or 85. There was a tourist couple wanted to take his picture. He gave them a talk about his genealogy and how his net had a name and was charming them. Then he walked into the water looked for the pile and it rang true. He hauled it into the air he was very strong, slung it over his shoulder and came to the bucket and dumped the fish in. The tourists asked how long he would wait before putting them back in the ocean. Unco had a good laugh and said fish are for eating not to look at. The tourists stomped off angrily and unco told me they come the fish go we starve. I never forgot that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-37292311916770155262016-06-23T20:16:28.871-10:002016-06-23T20:16:28.871-10:00You must not know enough to make such a horrible s...You must not know enough to make such a horrible statement. The coastguard monitors and enforces our oceans state and federal. They have no money to do enforcements that the supporters talk about. Most likely the ocean watch will be from military. <br />And we all know how people feel about the military rimpac in Hawaii. They don't like it. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-77553659122508732642016-06-23T18:20:07.594-10:002016-06-23T18:20:07.594-10:00Wtf is kekei? You must be deb price....go back to...Wtf is kekei? You must be deb price....go back to the mainlandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-35963006740610296282016-06-23T17:04:09.122-10:002016-06-23T17:04:09.122-10:00Problem is, these visitors/newcomers think EVERYWH...Problem is, these visitors/newcomers think EVERYWHERE is a designated swimming area. Especially now, since more and more "eco-tourists" venture out to out of the way spots that only fisherman and divers used to frequent. It's getting more and more difficult for people to fish or dive anywhere. It's very sad considering fishing/diving is such a big part of our culture that really helps connect many generations of families. In today's society, we are losing those connections, so it really bothers me when those who RESPONSIBLY try to continue fishing/diving get harassed by visitors/newcomers like this. It's really a shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-23432017260660714372016-06-23T16:18:33.964-10:002016-06-23T16:18:33.964-10:00kekei? u summed up ur position and mindset on the ...kekei? u summed up ur position and mindset on the matter with one word!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-18904002321205861942016-06-23T14:21:03.846-10:002016-06-23T14:21:03.846-10:00Sorry, but I don't think fishing should be all...Sorry, but I don't think fishing should be allowed on designated swimming areas (very narrowly defined). Would you like your kekei to be hooked?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-74375602937666096122016-06-23T09:32:01.456-10:002016-06-23T09:32:01.456-10:00Expanding the monument may just be the simplest (t...Expanding the monument may just be the simplest (theoretical) way to protect important wildlife migratory routes in the face of damaging fishing practices and lack of resources to effectively enforce current laws.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com