HAWAI'I: a US state or a sovereign nation

[Kelena]

There is no question that Hawaii was the subject of a corporate/military takeover. That being said, the days when Hawaii is or could be a sovereign nation, except in spirit, are probably over. I find that the spirit of that sovereign nation is strong. Except for South Louisiana, I have never been to a state that felt so foreign. By the way, Hawaii voted FOR statehood. Of course, by that time, Hawaii was a huge American military base and so the vote was slightly skewed. It is still a huge military base.

Sadly, if Hawaii were not occupied by the US military, it is very likely that it would have been or will be occupied by another power.

I predict that Hawaii (Oahu) will be conquered again in this century, probably by the Chinese. I predict a 2nd Pearl Harbor ---possibly an economic one, as the Chinese have means other than brute force to bring others to heel.

The best hope for Hawaiian culture is this: seduction. The world loves the remnants of Hawaiian culture. Hawaiians should build on this. Revive the Hawaiian language. Make Hawaiian the FIRST language in Hawaii. I would support that. Once you have conquered linguistically, you will be halfway there. Reducing dependence on tourism and development and focusing on a sustainable culture will also help. Run for office. Haoles will support you. If you have their support, Hawaiian culture can live again.