10-25-2009, 06:15 AM
Sen. Inouye has already stated he is running for reelection this term. He still gets considerable points in the progressive watchdog polls, despite his militarism. Unfortunately, Senate rules give all the eggs to the most SENIOR senators...use your heads, folks!
And Sen. Akaka is NOT SENILE! He IS old and has a job that places great demands on his body, his time and his energy. But he is not senile, and that's an insult to a man who would truly be happier to be able to retire but he is the only one able to deliver the votes on issues dear to the heart of most people in Puna!
While Sen. Akaka was voting against the Iraq war, our U.S. Rep. Ed Case voted for war and defended GWB over and over...and he was too c.s. to go up against Inouye so picked Akaka to run against instead. And who paid for Case's campaign? The National Realtors Assoc.....why would they spend so much money for him unless they expected him to deliver Hawaii for the real estate industry? Which is NOT for Hawaii's people, but for real estate people!!!
Sen. Akaka is the only one of our 4 congressional reps who regularly responds to communiques, not just from me but from other constituents, according to what they tell me. And his voting record, with the exception of the Arctic Wildlife bill, tops the list of 100 senators supporting issues important to Punatics: peace, energy and sustainability, care for veterans, the environment. If you don't believe me, check for yourself.
And Sen. Akaka is NOT SENILE! He IS old and has a job that places great demands on his body, his time and his energy. But he is not senile, and that's an insult to a man who would truly be happier to be able to retire but he is the only one able to deliver the votes on issues dear to the heart of most people in Puna!
While Sen. Akaka was voting against the Iraq war, our U.S. Rep. Ed Case voted for war and defended GWB over and over...and he was too c.s. to go up against Inouye so picked Akaka to run against instead. And who paid for Case's campaign? The National Realtors Assoc.....why would they spend so much money for him unless they expected him to deliver Hawaii for the real estate industry? Which is NOT for Hawaii's people, but for real estate people!!!
Sen. Akaka is the only one of our 4 congressional reps who regularly responds to communiques, not just from me but from other constituents, according to what they tell me. And his voting record, with the exception of the Arctic Wildlife bill, tops the list of 100 senators supporting issues important to Punatics: peace, energy and sustainability, care for veterans, the environment. If you don't believe me, check for yourself.