tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post7882857424232989739..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: QuestionableJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-39037692450153454092017-04-17T08:59:56.775-10:002017-04-17T08:59:56.775-10:00@8:23. I previously did. Search this blog for HAPA...@8:23. I previously did. Search this blog for HAPA or Center for Food Safety and you'll find it. Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-46536347418484309782017-04-17T08:23:52.129-10:002017-04-17T08:23:52.129-10:00Why don't you post a copy of the tax returns f...Why don't you post a copy of the tax returns for us all to look at Joan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-76819567205974778932017-04-17T08:05:55.935-10:002017-04-17T08:05:55.935-10:00@7:38 Yes, I'm certain. It was reported in ta...@7:38 Yes, I'm certain. It was reported in tax returns. Unlike your pals in the anti movement, I don't make shit up. Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-34936805586146010672017-04-17T07:38:35.999-10:002017-04-17T07:38:35.999-10:00Are you sure CFS gives money to HAPA or are you ju...Are you sure CFS gives money to HAPA or are you just making shit up again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-45709009463873888842017-04-17T06:30:07.873-10:002017-04-17T06:30:07.873-10:00Marjorie -- More on the use of foundation funds fo...Marjorie -- More on the use of foundation funds for lobbying. If foundations give nonprofits money for lobbying, that is considered lobbying by the foundation. That also holds true when one nonprofit, like CFS, gives a grant to another nonprofit, like HAPA.<br /><br />https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/private-foundations/lobbying-activity-of-section-501-c-3-private-foundations<br /><br />Lobbying Activity of Section 501(c)(3) Private Foundations<br />Private foundations that spend money on lobbying activity will incur an excise tax on those expenditures; this tax is so significant that it generally acts as a lobbying prohibition.<br />In addition, a private foundation does not qualify for section 501(c) (3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly referred to as lobbying). Legislation includes action by Congress, any state legislature, any local council, or similar governing body with respect to acts, bills, resolutions, or similar items (such as legislative confirmation of appointive office), or by the public in referendum, ballot initiative, constitutional amendment, or similar procedure.<br />A foundation will be regarded as attempting to influence legislation if it contacts, or urges members of the public to contact, members or employees of a legislative body for the purpose of proposing, supporting, or opposing legislation, or if the foundation advocates the adoption or rejection of legislation.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-59703360446816677002017-04-17T04:46:53.804-10:002017-04-17T04:46:53.804-10:00People who promote the progressive perspective kno...People who promote the progressive perspective know it is better to use stealth to promote it rather than keep such an delusional ideology in the open...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-53364624588263220122017-04-16T21:35:06.369-10:002017-04-16T21:35:06.369-10:00A friend shared this link earlier today--I thought...A friend shared this link earlier today--I thought it might be a useful tool with the anti- and ignorant crowd. http://bigthink.com/neurobonkers/how-to-use-the-feynman-technique-to-identify-pseudoscience <br /><br />Have a read and put it to work. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-1282886602010683562017-04-16T19:24:16.308-10:002017-04-16T19:24:16.308-10:00@ 1:07 https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/l...@ 1:07 https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/lobbyingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-69000038060707491472017-04-16T17:52:53.590-10:002017-04-16T17:52:53.590-10:00@1:07
"Federal tax law prohibits private fo...@1:07 <br /><br />"Federal tax law prohibits private foundations from funding lobbying activities."<br />http://www.joycefdn.org/apply/advocacy-rules<br /><br />26 U.S. Code § 4945 - Taxes on taxable expenditures<br /><br /><br />Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-55670651000634882312017-04-16T13:07:51.878-10:002017-04-16T13:07:51.878-10:00Which federal law prevents the use of foundation m...Which federal law prevents the use of foundation money by nonprofits for lobbying?Marjorie Zieglernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-81463567378207964102017-04-15T20:13:48.781-10:002017-04-15T20:13:48.781-10:00Except that people in Hawaii are already getting c...Except that people in Hawaii are already getting critically ill from Rat Lungworm. Ignorant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-1767459852156255032017-04-15T10:01:04.117-10:002017-04-15T10:01:04.117-10:00Merriam Webster Definition of nonpartisan
: not p...Merriam Webster Definition of nonpartisan<br />: not partisan; especially : free from party affiliation, bias, or designation nonpartisan ballot a nonpartisan boardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-66990414776715212722017-04-15T09:17:43.106-10:002017-04-15T09:17:43.106-10:00Touché!Touché!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-27688273366747187812017-04-15T06:07:56.783-10:002017-04-15T06:07:56.783-10:00April 14, 2017 at 10:06 AM said "Non-partisan...April 14, 2017 at 10:06 AM said "Non-partisan means not based in one political party. Does not mean they cannot promote a progressive perspective."<br /><br />Merriam Webster defines partisan as " a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person; especially : one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance." It certainly fits Hooser and his band of HAPA wannabe's promoting what you call a "progressive perspective" that is mostly cherry-picked arrant bullshit. That's five Pinocchio's and a Chelsea Lyons Kent Finger for you. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-8366431908896747492017-04-14T14:42:48.591-10:002017-04-14T14:42:48.591-10:00I only buy food from people that brag about out u...I only buy food from people that brag about out using pesticides. It's mo betta Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-20022552658184631152017-04-14T13:05:54.925-10:002017-04-14T13:05:54.925-10:00Wow at 10:59 AM who said "Rat Lung is this su...Wow at 10:59 AM who said "Rat Lung is this summers Zika. Fear mongering as a marketing tool to sell more chemicals."<br /><br />You must have a few screws loose. I and others who are legitimately cautious about getting Rat Lungworm want to know everything we can do to prevent becoming ill from that disease. Why in the world would you risk death, paralysis, unbearable pain or other serious consequences when you can prevent it by controlling rats, snails, and slugs and thoroughly washing produce? Who's fear-mongering? The Department of Health? UH? No one is saying you must use chemical means.<br /><br />Here's my story: I was a many-year participant in an upcountry Maui CSA. Every two weeks I would buy a large box of produce for my family from Kupa'a Farms, a highly touted "organic" farm.<br />I would spend the next several hours washing every single lettuce/kale/green onion, etc. leaf, making sure to get the DOZENS of snails and slugs, and associated slime off of the leaves. Then, a few years ago, I became aware of Rat Lungworm Disease and realized that it was just NOT worth the risk to buy produce from a farm that did not control for these vectors. There is no doubt in my mind that if RLD had been on Maui then, that I or my kids would have been victims. <br /><br />I still buy local produce, but not from farms who brag about being organic and don't do anything to prevent contamination. Organic does not mean safe. In fact, I don't think it means anything.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-76565049992095927062017-04-14T12:43:34.243-10:002017-04-14T12:43:34.243-10:00Such a thought-provoking post! Thank you.
I'm...Such a thought-provoking post! Thank you.<br /><br />I'm curious as to why Hooser's new property was sold "as is." Of course it could be any number of reasons but does anyone with more real estate acumen know if some or all of the construction was unpermitted?<br /><br />Surely Hooser wouldn't want to be involved in anything like that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-25586535496497925502017-04-14T11:45:53.878-10:002017-04-14T11:45:53.878-10:00Yet Hooser still isn't registered as a lobbyis...Yet Hooser still isn't registered as a lobbyist. Hmmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-89642113868236211362017-04-14T11:36:07.963-10:002017-04-14T11:36:07.963-10:00About the Kuleana Academy: Is it still 'free&#...About the Kuleana Academy: Is it still 'free' for participants? Has anyone ever been denied from entering? If they want to tout being unbiased and apolitical, their selection criteria should be public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-65208310254366064332017-04-14T11:07:10.655-10:002017-04-14T11:07:10.655-10:00It's nice to have a photo of the Kuleana gradu...It's nice to have a photo of the Kuleana graduates. I can assure you I will never vote for any candidate in attendance! It's like a who's-who of how NOT to vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-71113323006960453672017-04-14T10:59:19.439-10:002017-04-14T10:59:19.439-10:00Rat Lung is this summers Zika. Fear mongering as a...Rat Lung is this summers Zika. Fear mongering as a marketing tool to sell more chemicals. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-62435702135330305112017-04-14T10:06:58.936-10:002017-04-14T10:06:58.936-10:00Non-partisan means not based in one political part...Non-partisan means not based in one political party. Does not mean they cannot promote a progressive perspective. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-13391194851656074572017-04-14T09:55:53.586-10:002017-04-14T09:55:53.586-10:00Wow to such revelations on the lobbying antics of ...Wow to such revelations on the lobbying antics of certain self proclaimed non-profits, particularly CFC and HAPA. <br /><br />The so-called Kuleana Aademy sounds very. bogus - is there anyone out there who happens to be a dropout of that program, with first hand experiences of what really goes on there?<br /><br />Don't know how ubiquitous rat lung disease is on Kauai - is anyone doing a survey? Anything stopping CFS from doing it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-4853185584363745992017-04-14T08:49:06.290-10:002017-04-14T08:49:06.290-10:00Looks like all those lunches at the level have add...Looks like all those lunches at the level have added to the Hooserian heft. The anti GMO crowd must feed high on the hog<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-44470762237853183602017-04-14T08:15:47.691-10:002017-04-14T08:15:47.691-10:00Maybe he is going to farm--any updates about his a...Maybe he is going to farm--any updates about his agricultural exploits in Wailua? Didn't think so....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com