tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post788885093937842219..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Slates and BlocsJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-56493279797560868242014-10-13T15:07:20.804-10:002014-10-13T15:07:20.804-10:00Billy De Costa - I no like be silly. His ideas on ...Billy De Costa - I no like be silly. His ideas on land use make sense. He has a sense of humor and integrity. He'd show genuine hard work and humility.<br />Darryl Perry - He knows how the executive branch works, and he knows their dirt. Seems like an asset in the council. <br />Joann Yukimura or Jay Furfaro experience and desire shape future for one more term<br />Kipukai Kualii - Independent thinker, approachable, he has aloha<br />Mason Chock - who else of his generation? Give him a shot.<br />Mel Rapozo - He diplomatically calls bullshit (on the admin) when he sees it. And he's seen a lot of it.<br />Felicia Cowden - She has the potential to be open minded and to offer a badly needed female perspectiveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-75644168313293255822014-10-11T10:49:25.437-10:002014-10-11T10:49:25.437-10:00@5:01 PM,
Very respectful and intelligent comment....@5:01 PM,<br />Very respectful and intelligent comment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-45310994080365668412014-10-11T10:43:13.800-10:002014-10-11T10:43:13.800-10:00@8:47 PM
You don't have to be Hawaiian to be ...@8:47 PM<br /><br />You don't have to be Hawaiian to be local. Born and raised, you're a local. Your statement tells me that you have been on Kauai for a very short period. <br /><br /> Kipukai would make a great Council member and will receive many local votes and non local votes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-240871803084810562014-10-10T17:01:13.950-10:002014-10-10T17:01:13.950-10:0010/09/2014 8:47 p.m. Squawking about the appointme...10/09/2014 8:47 p.m. Squawking about the appointment of Kipukai, that time Kipukai was 8th in the county council elections. That’s why there was no squawking back then. His appointment whether people agree with it or not, it was done respectfully and honorable. <br /><br />As far as all the Hawaiians are mad with him right now. Not all of them are mad, that's just a general statement, if you take a poll, you won’t get 100% against his county council election. <br /><br />Why wouldn't Hawaiians not vote for him, we should! It's backward thinking to not support Hawaiians (sovereignty) when that person can really benefit us in a political position. Sure people don’t agree with his views, but he’s someone who we can talk to so we have a voice in government. <br /><br />It’s like, oh this Hawaiian is trying to get ahead, let’s knock him back down so he cannot get ahead of the rest of us. We have to embrace our own people, then we can have him to help ALL OF US. That’s a selfish statement to make about a Hawaiian who served on the county council in the past. <br /><br />Think about it. I hope you can look beyond today. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-66314092366661151592014-10-09T20:47:36.401-10:002014-10-09T20:47:36.401-10:00Kipukai is not a new face. He was a councilmember ...Kipukai is not a new face. He was a councilmember before, and before that got appointed when someone else left the council i forget who. and no one squacked then.<br /><br />All the Hawaiians are mad at him right now, so he will get votes from non locals onlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-59637853252400860722014-10-09T00:41:45.961-10:002014-10-09T00:41:45.961-10:00Barca will not make it easy for Carvalho.The mayor...Barca will not make it easy for Carvalho.The mayor has to work really hard to get reelected. Personality is not enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-76225216604767678782014-10-09T00:34:33.031-10:002014-10-09T00:34:33.031-10:00The new faces in the council will be Arryl and Kip...The new faces in the council will be Arryl and Kipukai. Hooser will be reelected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-43397938374518479072014-10-09T00:15:14.886-10:002014-10-09T00:15:14.886-10:00It seems since some of the council played poorly i...It seems since some of the council played poorly in the sand box, it is necessary for the council members to find others and work to help they make it to the table or we get stuck with another 2 years of dysfunctional government. Say what you will, but this council is dysfunctional.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-85950971025358016632014-10-08T18:53:51.533-10:002014-10-08T18:53:51.533-10:00I'm glad that some of the new candidates are i...I'm glad that some of the new candidates are in line with Kagawa and Rapozo. Those two need help. Thank you for stepping up to help the two councilmen that speak for the people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-84502195377729406942014-10-08T16:22:11.384-10:002014-10-08T16:22:11.384-10:00Oh and inline with another candidate is not an end...Oh and inline with another candidate is not an endorsement.<br /><br />In last nights gubernatorial debate Mufi and Duke were in line on a few issues does that mean they are endorsing each other?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-38462160401769027072014-10-08T16:15:40.827-10:002014-10-08T16:15:40.827-10:008:02 pm said .......
The forum in Waimea told a d...8:02 pm said ....... <br />The forum in Waimea told a different story--Perry, Kualii stated that they were in line with Rapozo and Kagawa.<br /><br />Every single voting individual should be in line with Rapozo and Kagawa if tax reform and fiscal responsibility is important to them. If you prefer chaos then you have every right to vote your conscience.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-20124447834725599002014-10-08T12:11:15.378-10:002014-10-08T12:11:15.378-10:00Rumor has it that Laranio has withdrawn from the 5...Rumor has it that Laranio has withdrawn from the 5 bloc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-85713857573407425822014-10-08T05:55:29.317-10:002014-10-08T05:55:29.317-10:00I think Billy DeCosta could surprise people and of...I think Billy DeCosta could surprise people and offer an enticing addition to the "six". Wish he'd take money to expose the whole island to his style and mantra. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-51782468874823807672014-10-07T23:34:18.239-10:002014-10-07T23:34:18.239-10:00Hey Anonymous at 8:27 am,
"Being one haole&qu...Hey Anonymous at 8:27 am,<br />"Being one haole" is reinforcing a stereotype that is as decisive as any of the issues you poorly articulate. As a HUMAN I hope you use whatever limited faculties you have to vote the way you see fit.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the link at the bottom of your post as it shows the backstabbing and corruption that was in the PA's office when your good friend Shay was figuring out ways to cost the taxpayers of Kauai millions to get revenge on those who don't share her bigoted views.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-52500628949002961042014-10-07T22:11:24.795-10:002014-10-07T22:11:24.795-10:008:02 why would the super six want Hooser butt kiss...8:02 why would the super six want Hooser butt kissing chock? Are you serious? You must be a redshirt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-61916860969679081422014-10-07T20:02:08.440-10:002014-10-07T20:02:08.440-10:00The forum in Waimea told a different story--Perry,...The forum in Waimea told a different story--Perry, Kualii stated that they were in line with Rapozo and Kagawa.<br />I have a hard time believing that the Kupuna Matriarchs and Patriarchs didn't want Chock at the Super Six event. He has strong Hawaiian values and is a gentleman. The guy has class! He is one to get people together to solve problems, he has not been nasty and as far as i can see, tries very hard to keep civility at council meetings. I have seen him take jabs from Kagawa, but he mans up and goes on by being civil. <br />We need people with compassion and life affirming practices in this time of chaos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-66961031611868557342014-10-07T18:41:40.788-10:002014-10-07T18:41:40.788-10:00Old Chinese saying, "the eyes of the people a...Old Chinese saying, "the eyes of the people are crystal clear". We the people need less taxes and better fiscal responsibility.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-9079420865528261972014-10-07T16:31:29.113-10:002014-10-07T16:31:29.113-10:00The eyes of the people are crystal clear.The eyes of the people are crystal clear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-25974747817271793282014-10-07T16:11:16.093-10:002014-10-07T16:11:16.093-10:00Anonymous 3:09,
The question that I asked above wa...Anonymous 3:09,<br />The question that I asked above was this: <br /><i><br />"Does anyone know which candidates have actively endorsed their slate and which have (sic) are merely being endorsed? Those of us who fear demagoguery should commit to not voting for any candidate actively endorsing a full slate." </i><br /> <br />I'm not singling out either side-- but it's important to clarify which (if any) have endorsed a slate as opposed to which are merely being endorsed. As Council-member Rapozo said in his closing remarks at the last council forum: <i> "there’s a lot of history of organizations endorsing candidates… people have the right to do what they want in America." </i> Organizations (business, community, PACs, etc) have a right to endorse any slate they want. What worries me is when candidates also endorse a slate. <br /><br />According to 9:22 (regarding <i>the five</i>) and 12:53 (regarding <i>the six</i>), we can all rest assured that no candidate has endorsed a slate.<br /><br />(At six mentions in as many sentences, I think i've used up my quota of the word <i> slate </i> for the day.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10538438326327303502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-39863892993003572252014-10-07T15:09:31.985-10:002014-10-07T15:09:31.985-10:00Luke, are you alleging that these candidates consp...Luke, are you alleging that these candidates conspired with the community that endorsed them? What about the dozens of endorsements from other organizations? Do you think that candidates conspited with them also? I think you're reading way to much into this. The people are fed up. Look at Bynum and Hooser in today's paper. Another attempt to single out ag companies. Why? Political grandstanding, that's what that is. They were behind the very expensive 2491 fiasco. Personal agendas. They were responsible for removing the property tax cap, and raising taxes. The people are not stupid and they are finally coming together to say "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-54891433167883118162014-10-07T13:44:04.675-10:002014-10-07T13:44:04.675-10:00Luke of course the "fab 5" support their...Luke of course the "fab 5" support their bloc. They will take any endorsement they can get.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-7508115060829867702014-10-07T12:53:53.128-10:002014-10-07T12:53:53.128-10:00Mr Luke Evslin's, your comments are well recei...Mr Luke Evslin's, your comments are well received. But let me clear the air. Fact: The six candidates had absolutely no involvement in the selection of the " Bloc Six". The six candidates were selectively chosen by a number of different Organizations, Business men, Business Women, Kupuna Matriarcs, Kupuna Patriarchs and Kupuna Caucasians. They were chosen by the people of Kauai who want to see Kauai remain Kauai. In all fairness no other candidate was harassed or singled out negatively, but all were considered. And as for the Saturday night function, it was a private event hosted and paid for by one family. The function was a meet and greet the candidates. <br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-66963093261429974842014-10-07T10:14:34.209-10:002014-10-07T10:14:34.209-10:00The super six was made up by Steve Kaui and his fr...The super six was made up by Steve Kaui and his friends. If you look into Steve, you will find an impeccable honest man. He decided to do this on his own. The six are running their own campaigns for themselves, any help is welcomed, like any other union endorsement. It's a very simple strategy to get Hooser, Bynum, and Chock out. Have a nice day, we'll see who wins on Nov. 4th, that's the beauty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-69366194123074998742014-10-07T09:22:58.655-10:002014-10-07T09:22:58.655-10:00Excellent question Luke Evslin! Thats the kind of ...Excellent question Luke Evslin! Thats the kind of digging that is required to accurately critique the value of this. I have not seen ay of the 5 block endorse the block. It was framed by others and none of the candidates campaigns. On the other hand the "Super" 6 all attended an event together so it would appear, unless they have stated otherwise that they have endorse the block.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-47940545204062092612014-10-07T09:18:36.044-10:002014-10-07T09:18:36.044-10:00It's not that the island isn't divide. Sur...It's not that the island isn't divide. Sure there is division but its ALWAYS been that way. It has especially been that way since hurricane Iniki. You are all fooling yourselves if you believe the GMO thing introduced divisiveness. was the incident at Polihale about GMO? No, its always been divisive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com