tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post2632620647303143201..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Tall OrderJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-48421354019783966752014-12-22T16:54:02.558-10:002014-12-22T16:54:02.558-10:00It's derived from Gary Hooser's call for a...It's derived from Gary Hooser's call for a "million little fists," and refers to his more fervent followers.<br /><br />https://garyhooser.wordpress.com/2013/01/06/a-million-little-fists-january-16-930am-hawaii-state-capitol/Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-52623211233398769722014-12-22T16:17:25.001-10:002014-12-22T16:17:25.001-10:00What's a "fistee"? i do not understa...What's a "fistee"? i do not understand the derivation of the word, or even exactly who it refers to.<br /><br />if there exists a "fistee", does that mean there are "fistors" as well?<br /><br />Please enlighten this not-the-brightest bulb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-54984807245926761672014-12-21T10:33:28.055-10:002014-12-21T10:33:28.055-10:00Ignorance does not escape a mind imprisoned by it ...Ignorance does not escape a mind imprisoned by it limits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-42679446346899534972014-12-21T06:02:07.767-10:002014-12-21T06:02:07.767-10:00Paranchini is taking the opportunity to volunteer ...Paranchini is taking the opportunity to volunteer for a commission seat to be an unpaid volunteer for a position that gets to recommend, not change the charter. The voters vote on whatever is proposed, OMG so opportunistic to volunteer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-78034192651996774342014-12-20T15:01:04.339-10:002014-12-20T15:01:04.339-10:00Paranchini could be an opportunist like most of th...Paranchini could be an opportunist like most of the people the Mayor has surrounded himself with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-42791092960532045702014-12-20T10:13:42.911-10:002014-12-20T10:13:42.911-10:00@7:51 so true and kind of sad. @7:51 so true and kind of sad. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-71720585806807939752014-12-20T06:16:02.592-10:002014-12-20T06:16:02.592-10:00I like you and your writing just the way it is. Yo...I like you and your writing just the way it is. You call bullshit when it is needed, you call people out no matter if they are supposed to be on a side you like like reducing pesticide use when it seems the truth is being stretched beyond the beyond,or when people are not acting right. My hope is when you see improvement you write about it, when you see bullshit you write about it. Nothin but the truth . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-6610378789214667632014-12-19T21:30:00.022-10:002014-12-19T21:30:00.022-10:00Joan, don't stop. KKCR now Luken's callin...Joan, don't stop. KKCR now Luken's calling you out. They're trying to play their little game with you n turn to a bad person. You're not. U spoke out loud for the silent majority. The silent majority won the most in the 2014 elections. This means the majority of the public agrees with you. <br /><br />U let your guards down, is what they want. don't stop until the fistee's have nothing left. Remember, they started it, don't let them forget it. Luken, just played one on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-71788632411078777052014-12-19T19:51:22.826-10:002014-12-19T19:51:22.826-10:00Mason was taking issue with the "uncomfortabl...Mason was taking issue with the "uncomfortableness" gripe and not echoing it. Mason was supporting Parachini. Reading comprehension, folks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-48128118061041650732014-12-19T19:39:55.707-10:002014-12-19T19:39:55.707-10:00What did Lukens say in response to your comments a...What did Lukens say in response to your comments about the tactics and smears of her followers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-62493323398115950232014-12-19T19:01:38.079-10:002014-12-19T19:01:38.079-10:00Chock: "The truth is that people are uncomfor...Chock: "The truth is that people are uncomfortable with him taking this position and that's uncomfortable for me."<br /><br />Many, many people are uncomfortable with Hooser taking HIS position, so is Mason against him being on the Council?<br /><br />Mason has made his living teaching leadership for a long time. Do his teachings include "make everyone comfortable at all times?" If so, I think his definition of leadership is off from the start. Chuck Laskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719048370037095323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-11599950825839952042014-12-19T15:18:07.189-10:002014-12-19T15:18:07.189-10:00"Delusional, messianic rant and persecution c...<i>"Delusional, messianic rant and persecution complex aside..." has anyone wondered whether Barca is schizophrenic? While only a qualified psychologist can diagnose him, I sometimes think he exhibits some of the delusions typical of the illness. </i><br /><br />Could be. Myself, I tend not to look for something as complex as schizophrenia when a simple diagnosis of "demagogic, narcissistic bully" explains everything.Dawsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-60154228156016104472014-12-19T14:27:53.331-10:002014-12-19T14:27:53.331-10:00I am not for or against Paranchini, But I hope it ...I am not for or against Paranchini, But I hope it doesn't turn out to be a Charley Foster scenario.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-52080677845955039042014-12-19T13:51:33.310-10:002014-12-19T13:51:33.310-10:00Your pen is certainly a lot mightier (and more acc...Your pen is certainly a lot mightier (and more accurate) than Barca's mythical sword! That post is troubling and makes me wonder if he's hearing voices beyond the Fistees'.<br /><br />Yes, by all means, try to be kind and turn the other cheek--that is one religious tradition. <br /><br />But another, older tradition states that if you see evil and you do not confront it, you are complicit with it. <br /><br />I think the stakes are too high and the continuing provocation too much to ignore. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-53340271499097364392014-12-19T13:34:08.274-10:002014-12-19T13:34:08.274-10:00"Delusional, messianic rant and persecution c..."Delusional, messianic rant and persecution complex aside..." has anyone wondered whether Barca is schizophrenic? While only a qualified psychologist can diagnose him, I sometimes think he exhibits some of the delusions typical of the illness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-73841922929534947562014-12-19T12:29:38.903-10:002014-12-19T12:29:38.903-10:00What's happened over the last two years has dr...What's happened over the last two years has drawn lines of division that hurt the community. The division has only become stronger and further apart. It's constantly in your face and perpetuated by public figures like Gary and Instagram sensation Dustin Barca. but it's also perpetuated in social circles, dirty looks, etc... I appreciate your blog because you call it as it is. I don't think you should change. If you feel dirty and bad for what you write well that's another story. But so far, what ive read is right on the money and you always back up what you say. I think it's necesary. Maybe not what an ideal or perfect world would have but so necessary for the reality of this time. We should all love more and bring out the best on one another but sometimes people need a good dose of reality. I wouldn't say you have a poison pen. Maybe a punishing pen but not poison. And I think continuing to tell the real stories and the truth about issues will piss some people off but will bring healing and clarity to far more. Call it tough love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-64318374865183551932014-12-19T11:37:08.044-10:002014-12-19T11:37:08.044-10:00bee kind joan and peace bee w/you!bee kind joan and peace bee w/you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-8525200933165959932014-12-19T11:08:44.741-10:002014-12-19T11:08:44.741-10:00Hooser accused Parachini of questioning his motive...Hooser accused Parachini of questioning his motives? Really?! Motives can't be questioned? So when Parachini is accused of being a shill for Monsanto or a paid troll on public Facebook feeds, that isn't disparaging or questioning his motives? Those accusations come directly from Hooser's supporters yet as you state, he does nothing to distance himself from the hateful vitriol that is the lengua franca of their movement.<br /><br />Questioning motives of politicians is part and parcel of the deal--not just their acts. If a politician is in the pocket of a lobbyist and passes legislation favorable to that lobbyist, aren't we duty-bound to identify it and question it? Hooser's notion of what is fair game are hypocritical indeed. Funny to hear him demand if Carvalho had called the LA Superior Court--as if THEY would disclose the terms of a confidential agreement. Yet another slur impugning Parachini's honestly. <br /><br /> I'm tired of the divisions here, but I seen no evidence of Hooser, Cowden, Barca et al of doing ANYTHING to promote healing and say, "We lost. We're unhappy about that, but we want to move forward and work constructively." Instead, the smear, demonize and use character assassination as a political tool.<br /><br />Do we know if any of them are working on the Adler research study? Judging by the posts from the antis on news stories related to that contract, it has already been deemed a Monsanto front. There is such delusion here, someone ought to do a study on mass hysteria. Just like Salem, they are accuser, judge and jury. <br /><br />I don't think you should cease and desist Joan. You speak truth to power (and would-be power) and your comments are right on. We need a clear-eyed perspective and you provide that. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com