07-15-2016, 03:55 AM
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[i]Originally posted by shockwave rider
But he still won't have any answers, or taken any action. He has responded exactly the same way multiple time to the same citizens when asked to address an issue "I need to learn more about that"
I have personally experienced this recently, as have several friends. Ilagan thinks it is enough to smile, appear thoughtful, and be inoffensive, but we need more. Ruderman does present a problem to me because of his past obsession with some very shaky GMO "science." He seems to have backed away from that somewhat, though, and looking at the bigger picture, there are superseding issues.
Ilagan's alignment with the established state senate good old boy power structure is very problematic for me. These are the people who have kept Puna on the back burner for decades. They might throw Ilagan an occasional crumb, but I don't see them changing their Oahu based priorities. I would rather have a senator who will poke these guys in the eye rather than roll over as they continue on their merry way. Also, Ilagan shows every indication of seeking to become a career politician. Ruderman has at least accomplished something in the real world and brought some attention to the way Puna has been treated.
As for Ilagan's frenetic campaigning, he literally has very little else to do, having no real job and accomplished minimally on the council.
I have some reservations, but Ruderman gets my vote.