tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post4347480432241169180..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Business LikeJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-62488450835908270552014-12-04T13:11:17.034-10:002014-12-04T13:11:17.034-10:00I watched the meeting yesterday on Hoike. Joann an...I watched the meeting yesterday on Hoike. Joann and Gary you folks are an embarrassment. Joann you are just irritating. I guess some things never change. Just saying...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-86877007068220361642014-12-03T22:11:57.819-10:002014-12-03T22:11:57.819-10:00Privatized Parks maintenance, I say. I'm sure ...Privatized Parks maintenance, I say. I'm sure cheaper and will be maintained better. Job for the Mayor and Mel to see just that. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893114175276352206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-26234379306000810672014-12-03T10:10:59.554-10:002014-12-03T10:10:59.554-10:00“To insinuate I would withhold a bill for the Coun...“To insinuate I would withhold a bill for the Council that's legal and defensible is unfair,” Mel said.<br /><br />The key words are "legal and defensible." Gary knows his bills are neither, so he knows flawed bills like 2491 will simply be tossed after the County Attorney details their illegal and indefensible content. How can Gary raise money for his HAPA "nonprofit" and for his "friends in the legal community" if he can't push illegal bills through?Chuck Laskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719048370037095323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-45746956695430201282014-12-03T08:00:54.029-10:002014-12-03T08:00:54.029-10:00I think that headline has it backwards. It should...I think that headline has it backwards. It should read "The relatively wealthy can be small family farmers in Hawai'i."<br />The rent or purchase of land costs money.<br /><br />And it takes a breathtaking level of entitlement, to propose that someone else (as in, me, the taxpayer) should have to pay to rent or purchase farmland for the farmer, so that the farmer can have land for free. I've heard of big requests from other industry unions before, but that one takes the cake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-31641290147540658162014-12-02T23:34:43.043-10:002014-12-02T23:34:43.043-10:00Simon Russell may be able to grow vegetables but h...Simon Russell may be able to grow vegetables but he is clueless about markets and economics. To think that increasing demand for locally grown food will cause the price to fall is downright ignorant. His whole idea is for us to give him land on a lifetime rent-free lease that he can then acquire ownership yet we have to pay him money to do....this guy needs to stay off the weed and guilt dreaming that we want his food that bad. Geeezz!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-25856662596151644892014-12-02T20:59:42.068-10:002014-12-02T20:59:42.068-10:00Here is a very perceptive article about family far...Here is a very perceptive article about family farming in Hawai'i. What do you think about this article, Joan? - http://www.civilbeat.com/2014/11/small-family-farmers-can-be-relatively-wealthy-in-hawaii/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-81123926479760750622014-12-02T19:29:45.658-10:002014-12-02T19:29:45.658-10:00Almost was fooled in thinking Mr.Hooser's last...Almost was fooled in thinking Mr.Hooser's last shread of decency he had left in him would be to support Mel. But he remained true to his character. <br />Someone else mentioned how red he was...listening to the Hukilau concepts the Mayor was sharing...was making Gary uncomfortable. Why? Because the world according to Hooser must have a result that is only beneficial to him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-6563335525964188032014-12-02T17:47:56.156-10:002014-12-02T17:47:56.156-10:00As irritating as Joanne and Gary can be…..I am so ...As irritating as Joanne and Gary can be…..I am so happy they are there for some sense of balance. I think it is important for Mel and his munchkins to know they can’t just sit back and change the balance of power on their own. As far as I am concerned - Joanne can keep testing Mel forever! You go girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-13700345253752402852014-12-02T16:04:09.504-10:002014-12-02T16:04:09.504-10:00Perhaps the Council could treat each other with th...Perhaps the Council could treat each other with the common respect that people use when meeting for the first time. Manners and and expectation of truth.<br />Their first job is to cut the budget. Hopefully starting with the startlingly expensive and poorly managed BUS Service. The County should disband the Bus service completely. It serves the fewest people and has the highest cost. <br />Eventually, the County will be forced to outsource many services...Park maintenance, Trash pick-up, Road repair etc.<br />the writing is on the wall. <br />The County's bond rating is in jeopardy, big time.<br />There ain't no money, folks. we spend more than we bring in....and we are not even accounting for the huge retirement and medical accounts for County workers. <br />Plus there are hunnerds of aging surfer dudes who will need free housing and medical in a few years...Cowabunga.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-68594641171725346142014-12-02T14:28:26.514-10:002014-12-02T14:28:26.514-10:00I would gladly pay the countil their full salary t...I would gladly pay the countil their full salary to NOT show up to work!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-51256057025541221352014-12-02T14:22:55.945-10:002014-12-02T14:22:55.945-10:00Council meetings? Is that what they were? I stop...Council meetings? Is that what they were? I stopped watching the "Glenn Mickens" show a long time ago!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-64969834321308871512014-12-02T13:53:51.486-10:002014-12-02T13:53:51.486-10:00If the mayor can get along with Council why can...If the mayor can get along with Council why can't the council get along with themselves?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-13732303855164288202014-12-02T13:12:01.855-10:002014-12-02T13:12:01.855-10:00Kipukai took the opportunity to shine and he did! ...Kipukai took the opportunity to shine and he did! I was very impressed with his gently way of putting Gary in his place. Mel lead with strength. It was inspiring and so needed when your dealing with Joanne and Gary and there games and tactics. Gary and Joanne both met the expectations of being petty,unimpressive, and so boring. Mason seems like maybe he is wriggling out of Gary's grip. We can all hope! The ceremony was beautiful and I think even though council was full of red colored theatrics (joanne in her red dress and Gary wearing his red face) I think it's going to be a very productive and inspiring next term. And I love how Mel doesn't take any crap and sees straight through the Hoosimura b/s. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-25263439010598258342014-12-02T12:58:55.061-10:002014-12-02T12:58:55.061-10:00Mel, make them follow the debate rules. Don't ...Mel, make them follow the debate rules. Don't let them bog down in incessant bickering. And cut taxes and no more hiring. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-8542689270749952382014-12-02T12:42:12.085-10:002014-12-02T12:42:12.085-10:00I am SO tired of Joann and Gary acting like they a...I am SO tired of Joann and Gary acting like they are the only ones representing the people. The election results show otherwise!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com