tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post350858299443952940..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Own ItJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-82097485085763409042017-04-23T11:42:31.747-10:002017-04-23T11:42:31.747-10:00Beautiful. Beautiful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-11434229144199425582017-04-23T08:36:54.609-10:002017-04-23T08:36:54.609-10:00Mike Fernandes Salling---It is a shame that you ha...Mike Fernandes Salling---It is a shame that you had to post Michael Sallings fraud and cheating that resulted in his disbarment from the Bar. Pretty strange since many lawyers do far worse things and still practice.<br />Mike has always said many things and always with a legal perspective. he should be allowed his comments.<br />But the overreaching mood is...How the F*ck could a guy who literally sat in the saddle of political power for decades be transfixed to steal from a little old lady?<br />Mike was in a large plump saddle for years. Auwe. Shame. Pilau<br />A liar and a thief.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-32190819554495076972017-04-22T11:29:48.816-10:002017-04-22T11:29:48.816-10:00As a lifelong resident of 65 years, whose grandpar...As a lifelong resident of 65 years, whose grandparents emigrated here to work on a plantation pre 1920, whose haole father came in the 1940's, I've seen so many changes on Kauai. About 10-12 years ago, I started seeing what I call the "pebble in the pond" mentality. JOJ's, as you call them,meet another JOJ with slightly more tenure. The senior JOJ will issue their opinion, whether it is a beach, surf spot, or GMO... Jr JOJ will spread this great knowledge to another Jr JOJ, and away they go like the rings created by the pebble dropped into the pond...They can't hear another opinion, even if it is factual, because they KNOW the truth.<br /> Our parents and grandparents worked in agriculture...living to be 90 to 100 years of age working safely with pesticides. GMO foods are manufactured to give plants more resistance pests, thus reducing the need for pesticides. Without listening to experienced, educated voices, you wind up being swept off a reef, bashed or dead... you end up with rat lung worm disease because your organic farmer didn’t "chemically" control their slugs and why should you thoroughly wash your greens because, after all, they are organic.<br />If only the "pebble in the pond"ers would educate themselves by reading actual research, hear something other than what they want to hear, open their minds to the possibility they might be wrong, stop attacking someone whose opinion differs from yours without really listening, then Kauai might again be the Kauai I grew up knowing and loving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-78347840251321560812017-04-21T07:41:06.390-10:002017-04-21T07:41:06.390-10:00Question: What do you call a conservationist in H...Question: What do you call a conservationist in Hanalei?<br />Answer: Last year's developer.<br /><br />That pretty much sums up the newcomers to Kauai. They come here to get their piece of paradise but then immediately want to turn off that spigot. Some call it "draw bridge" mentality. Those that oppose change and development the most are typically the newest to arrive. Now that they have their version or paradise, they don't want anybody else ruining it for them by allowing others to come to Kauai. Yet, for us locals that have been here for generations (3 in the case of our Kauaian family), we need growth to survive. Construction jobs are needed, more so than retired millionaires that want the island preserved as is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-64446705513805148762017-04-21T07:37:07.247-10:002017-04-21T07:37:07.247-10:00What you've described in your newest thought p...What you've described in your newest thought provoking post Joan is what I consider the 'Anonymous' mind of a JOJ personality. Island culture mandates that you (should) be influenced by the majority (indigenous) and would do well to 'fit in' and get along. Newbies come from a place of that anonymity- where they believe their opinion is more worthy and their previous 'accomplishments' should be highly valued. Nope, not really. In a more populous area, for example, you could pass thousands of vehicles traveling in the opposite direction and know not a single driver- let alone recognize any random (other anonymous) vehicles. The comfort of noticing familiar folks, let alone All the random vehicles passing by is sadly disappearing from our island (life) style. As one kanak informed me way back, no stick out haole, then you will stick in. To define JOJ, if you were not on island when all but 2 island-wide gas stations were closed every Sunday (including all 3 in Koloa town) you are still, not a local. Great post Joan, from a (very) long time fan and 1st time 'anonymous' commenter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-42237808424919302592017-04-21T07:08:29.747-10:002017-04-21T07:08:29.747-10:00Can't stand it when relative newcomers act thi...Can't stand it when relative newcomers act this way. It's not that someone new can't have valid opinions just because they are new. But if you are going to go off on a whole business sector and make personal attacks on someone and their business, be sure you are an expert. If you had 20 years as a civil engineer or urban planner developing roads an infrastructure, by all means give the county and state heck for the state of the roads and give your suggestions for making it better. But if you've never been a farmer, a soil scientist, or doctor, don't come in and tell everyone you know what's best for them. Thanks Joan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-16337477728489562402017-04-21T06:34:41.959-10:002017-04-21T06:34:41.959-10:00Malama San Jose, Megan. That place is needs it mor...Malama San Jose, Megan. That place is needs it more than Kauai.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-58017016445716797332017-04-20T23:36:43.985-10:002017-04-20T23:36:43.985-10:00Johnny is one of the most dedicated, genuine and c...Johnny is one of the most dedicated, genuine and caring persons I have had the pleasure to work with. How sad that that people are still arriving here ready to preach and spread their vile. And on a topic on which they are uninformed and don't know what they're talking about. <br /><br />Small communities like we have on the neighbor islands are bonded by respect, trust, shared experiences and tolerance. To explode those bonds over political agendas based on issues of modern agriculture is a continuing travesty. And really good people like Johnny and others get treated unfairly in the process. So sad. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813783847008163047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-49137901374495275592017-04-20T20:47:11.514-10:002017-04-20T20:47:11.514-10:00The antis don't want peace. They are making wa...The antis don't want peace. They are making war on agriculture so they can control the land and water. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-70815174577718198722017-04-20T20:33:13.379-10:002017-04-20T20:33:13.379-10:00Give um Ms Joan!Give um Ms Joan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-18533555530459919532017-04-20T19:54:22.518-10:002017-04-20T19:54:22.518-10:00@6:23. Uh, let me point out just a few of the diff...@6:23. Uh, let me point out just a few of the differences between Bradley and Megan Fox. Bradley isn't attacking locals or farmers, he isn't trying to destroy anyone's business and he actually knows what he's talking about. <br /><br />But again, you just can't/won't address the core issue, so you try to shift the blame. You guys are pathetic. Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-2294642392327464742017-04-20T19:30:30.453-10:002017-04-20T19:30:30.453-10:00The antis will never own up to what they did becau...The antis will never own up to what they did because they can't admit they were wrong and they lost. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-58080957733281930352017-04-20T18:23:00.096-10:002017-04-20T18:23:00.096-10:00But you allow Never Been on a Jet to Kauai Bradley...But you allow Never Been on a Jet to Kauai Bradley incestantly comment and give his opinion because he agrees with you and somehow thats different from a JOJ? Hypocrisy as usual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-1585346060733616292017-04-20T14:05:48.669-10:002017-04-20T14:05:48.669-10:00My point, 12:09, is "own it." If you wan...My point, 12:09, is "own it." If you want to disagree with me, fine. You can do that anonymously. <br /><br />But if you're going to attack me, at least have the balls to own it. And there is a very real difference between criticism/calling someone out and a personal attack.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-53316965532523866602017-04-20T13:08:03.159-10:002017-04-20T13:08:03.159-10:00Antis and humility don't mix at all. Same app...Antis and humility don't mix at all. Same applies to working with people with opposing views. That's how the JFF came up with faulty conclusions. Hence, the hate, lies, and fear mongering tactics will continue for a very long time. *sigh* *sad* Stay strong my friends and stay on the high ground (you won't drown in a flood that way).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-35235578394680801652017-04-20T12:45:49.739-10:002017-04-20T12:45:49.739-10:00Amazing that so many of the antis, like Joanna Whe...Amazing that so many of the antis, like Joanna Wheeler, are realtors.<br /><br />I know you said it before, Joan, but I didn't really get it until now. <br />Let's get rid of ag, then we can build more houses so we can make lots of commission from selling them.<br /><br />Sickening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-7141135755428262912017-04-20T12:28:12.935-10:002017-04-20T12:28:12.935-10:00I've worked in Hawaii's farming community ...I've worked in Hawaii's farming community for nearly 30 years, and what you said, Joan, is so true. Thank you.<br /><br />"We're not talking about Monsanto. We're talking about real harm done to real farmers and ag workers in your own back yard." <br /><br />Everyone who eats should celebrate Hawaii's hard working and dedicated farmers.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-75038363982217143162017-04-20T12:18:56.116-10:002017-04-20T12:18:56.116-10:00Everyone has to pick on Joan cause she calls bulls...Everyone has to pick on Joan cause she calls bullshit. Whether or not you agree with her, at least you know where she stands. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-32386698634937121232017-04-20T12:09:44.016-10:002017-04-20T12:09:44.016-10:00As you continue to attack you cry about being atta...As you continue to attack you cry about being attacked? What's your point?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-71035320852783819392017-04-20T11:39:00.059-10:002017-04-20T11:39:00.059-10:00Per usual, the antis are unable to address the iss...Per usual, the antis are unable to address the issue at hand. Instead, I've gotten 5 attack comments. Thanks for confirming my point, guys!Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-49037256537290973992017-04-20T09:51:22.996-10:002017-04-20T09:51:22.996-10:00
Well said!<br />Well said!Manuahihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935756151568533081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-88819354306823990092017-04-20T08:08:44.576-10:002017-04-20T08:08:44.576-10:00Excellent. Excellent. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com