09-07-2008, 01:13 PM
The issue about Safarik "not listening" to people had nothing to do with him chasing after folks; although getting out on the street, in the market, and down on the beach talking straight with the constituents does not seem irrational at all. The point is, when people went to Safarik he would not listen -- that is inexcusable.
Joseph's 'aggression'? Look back at the posts from the last forum where folks said he was too easy going; this was when he followed Gumapac in giving several answers and always had a kind thing to say about Gumapac's response in doing so -- that is the sportsman in him: not only very competitive, but also respectful of the competition.
Curious, the expression, "anti-" or "pro" business. Does not say very much in itself. Pro local entrepreneurs? You bet and we need more of 'em. Pro multinational conglomerate having local monopoly power? Not as long as I draw breath.
Geothermal. Although I have not heard any candidate, or public official, make what I thought was really a rational statement about Geothermal, it is my sense that a much needed community conversation could take place and this campaign might well start that. The place to start would be with a lot more certain information than I have seen or heard.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park