07-26-2016, 02:30 PM
quote:Gypsy, aloha to you, and your ohana. As you will note, I always put my damn "JMO", because it is. Harry Kim succumbed to the political power, and it is very sad, because he is a good man (basicically; when he delivered kim chee to my Papa and Tutu back in the day, he had great promise; "Coach" is what some call him long before Civil Defense).
Originally posted by gypsy69
If what you both say is true and the reasons behind Harry Kim's past decisions or actions are not being misconstrued. Then he is and has been 100% behind the geothermal operations, expansions, and profit percentage payouts over several decades, so why wouldn't Mr Kim be your choice for mayor if you were pro- geothermal like both of you(Opihikao and HiloPuna) clearly are?
Why would Harry Kim not be getting your vote exactly? His Health, His age, his not spending enough back when the population was reduced due to lava flows in Kalapana, cane fields in Pahoa, and a lack of tourism?
This is what I think. Harry Kim may be a good man who has changed his mind about a few issues. A man in a time in need of some change and you both are chicken of some real possible issues you both would rather not have discussed openly on this forum, so you conger up and mislead.Jmo
Opihikao, couldn't agree more with you about Vacationland today. My family and friends grew up catching and eating fish from down in and around Vacationland of old. Not anymore, the tradition has only become harder to teach or pass down in lower Puna.
My heart goes out to the keiki today and tomorrow that they won't see or feel what generations saw or felt before them. Will they grow to learn and appreciate our ocean environment and respect or malama the ocean the way we were taught?
To answer your question, I worry about his health, first and foremost. Secondly, I'm leaning towards Marlene Hapai, as we need change; from all of this crap. She is a reasonable, seasoned, good wahine.
With respect, I'm no "chicken" (not even close to a "spring chicken", lol [
]). As you know (well, I hope you know), I discuss anything openly, within reason. Further, if one has horse blinds on, it is my choice not to delve into frivolous conversation, which would result in no positive outcome (especially here on PW). Some of us "old turkeys" prefer to read other opinions, and not respond to the rhetoric; unfruitful, and stressful.Let us wallow together in this damn election period again, (with all the candidates up to POTUS; Good God! I'm flying my Hawaiian flag, or moving to Canada (j/k)! OMG.)
As to your last question regarding the keiki and what they learn, it's up to us; ALL of us. My keiki and mo'opuna know how to survive...in both "worlds". (Can bathe in a galvanized tub on the front porch, with one kettle of boiling hot water, off the kerosene stove! [
])We'll survive, we always do. Sucks that politicians today, are just that; no longer do we have Statesmen.
Again, JMO.