It is astonishing how much nonsense people will say when they know so little about historical facts.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2016/07/why-it...an-energy/
Why it took a Republican Governor to Get Blue Hawaii On The Path to Green Energy
By Eric Pape
Why It Took A Republican Governor To Get Blue Hawaii On The Path To Clean Energy
"Inouye was one of the most influential Democrats in the country and certainly Hawaii’s most famous political figure. Alm, who had worked as an aide to the senator, was as surprised as anyone to see him.
“My people told me not to do this,” Alm recalls Inouye telling him. They were concerned that his presence would suggest a closeness with the Republican Lingle that wouldn’t look good just two weeks before the 2008 presidential election in which Democrat Barack Obama was in a tight race against Republican John McCain.
But Inouye believed the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative was more significant than electoral politics or partisan sniping, according to Alm.
Inouye believed Hawaii’s dependence on foreign oil supplies was an economic, financial and military security risk not only for the islands but for the whole country.
“He said, ‘It didn’t matter. I don’t care if it makes her look good. That was a really important deal to sign,’” Alm said.
“And of course, he was on the front page the next day.”"
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Go Tam! Be like Linda! Get things done!
https://www.civilbeat.org/2016/07/why-it...an-energy/
Why it took a Republican Governor to Get Blue Hawaii On The Path to Green Energy
By Eric Pape
Why It Took A Republican Governor To Get Blue Hawaii On The Path To Clean Energy
"Inouye was one of the most influential Democrats in the country and certainly Hawaii’s most famous political figure. Alm, who had worked as an aide to the senator, was as surprised as anyone to see him.
“My people told me not to do this,” Alm recalls Inouye telling him. They were concerned that his presence would suggest a closeness with the Republican Lingle that wouldn’t look good just two weeks before the 2008 presidential election in which Democrat Barack Obama was in a tight race against Republican John McCain.
But Inouye believed the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative was more significant than electoral politics or partisan sniping, according to Alm.
Inouye believed Hawaii’s dependence on foreign oil supplies was an economic, financial and military security risk not only for the islands but for the whole country.
“He said, ‘It didn’t matter. I don’t care if it makes her look good. That was a really important deal to sign,’” Alm said.
“And of course, he was on the front page the next day.”"
More at link...
Go Tam! Be like Linda! Get things done!
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