Comments on: Gary Hooser set to “Crash the Gates” http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/ This is a place for members of Progressive Democrats of Hawai‘i to express their thoughts and exasperations about political happenings. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:05:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Bart http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-55 Bart Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:22:09 +0000 http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-55 George, I think it would be helpful if you were to spell out what you mean by "machine." And what makes you think this "machine" exists on Oahu, as opposed to Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, or even Molokai? If by "machine" you mean structured, co-ordinated networks that work efficiently to elect candidates to office, I am unsure what is inherently wrong with that? If you mean that this network excludes the ideas and energies of concerned citizens, I would reply that there are entrenched political groups all across the state, not simply in Honolulu. I would also suggest that the Democratic Party on Oahu has been pretty accepting of new people willing to work. It also might be helpful if you make clear which of the bad things you attribute to the "machine" are actually attributes of the market economy and corporate domination, and which are a result of unhealthy political relationships. I think it is a mistake for neighbor island people, especially recent arrivals, to think all the problems in the state are caused by Oahu, or "Honolulu," rather than political and economic forces that exist on their own island and/or the Mainland/foreign capitals. George,

I think it would be helpful if you were to spell out what you mean by “machine.” And what makes you think this “machine” exists on Oahu, as opposed to Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, or even Molokai?

If by “machine” you mean structured, co-ordinated networks that work efficiently to elect candidates to office, I am unsure what is inherently wrong with that? If you mean that this network excludes the ideas and energies of concerned citizens, I would reply that there are entrenched political groups all across the state, not simply in Honolulu. I would also suggest that the Democratic Party on Oahu has been pretty accepting of new people willing to work.

It also might be helpful if you make clear which of the bad things you attribute to the “machine” are actually attributes of the market economy and corporate domination, and which are a result of unhealthy political relationships.

I think it is a mistake for neighbor island people, especially recent arrivals, to think all the problems in the state are caused by Oahu, or “Honolulu,” rather than political and economic forces that exist on their own island and/or the Mainland/foreign capitals.

]]> By: George Birchard http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-48 George Birchard Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:29:46 +0000 http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-48 The Honolulu machine, which supports Hirono, has left the outer islands high and dry on many issues. We got driven off of the outer islands by the corruption and incompetence of outer island health care politics. The machine allows the worst kind of health care management by state owned hospitals and fails to provide oversight of private hospitals. The machine wants to rape Kokee, and charge locals for access to make more money. Dislike for the Honolulu machine is the reason that Republicans are gaining a foothold in the state. It's time that the Hawaii Democratic party cleans itself up. Hooser is a real outsider who fights for clean politics. Hooser has had the guts to stand up to developers and march with the striking nurses. Hooser works his butt off for the people and for the land. I never saw Hirono as being a bad politician, but she just never seemed effective. She is part of a corrupt system. The Honolulu machine, which supports Hirono, has left the outer islands high and dry on many issues. We got driven off of the outer islands by the corruption and incompetence of outer island health care politics. The machine allows the worst kind of health care management by state owned hospitals and fails to provide oversight of private hospitals. The machine wants to rape Kokee, and charge locals for access to make more money. Dislike for the Honolulu machine is the reason that Republicans are gaining a foothold in the state. It’s time that the Hawaii Democratic party cleans itself up.

Hooser is a real outsider who fights for clean politics. Hooser has had the guts to stand up to developers and march with the striking nurses. Hooser works his butt off for the people and for the land. I never saw Hirono as being a bad politician, but she just never seemed effective. She is part of a corrupt system.

]]> By: David Raatz http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-44 David Raatz Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:29:31 +0000 http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-44 Aloha, Marsha, Mazie represented everyone in this district for eight years. She's always received strong support from the people of this district because she understands their issues. And she's traveling throughout the district every week to learn more. I was fortunate to spend an entire day with her on Lana`i last month, and all the residents she talked to seemed impressed by her grasp of rural issues. Aloha, Marsha,

Mazie represented everyone in this district for eight years. She’s always received strong support from the people of this district because she understands their issues.

And she’s traveling throughout the district every week to learn more. I was fortunate to spend an entire day with her on Lana`i last month, and all the residents she talked to seemed impressed by her grasp of rural issues.

]]> By: Marsha Rose http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-41 Marsha Rose Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:25:35 +0000 http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-41 THE BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Hooser AND ALL OF THE OTHERS IS: AND I think it is important to say that you is the ONLY candidate who lives on the Neighbor Island - who has lived thru the hurricanes, floods, damn breaks and the rebuilding - Hooser was in office to help with the economic comeback of Kauai after the hurricane, etc. - Hooser understands the issues that effect "country people" and the people who live away from the center of commerce, industry, media, etc. Due to the war and the cutback in Federal dollars what happens to the Farmers who have real issues that the rest of us cannot imagine. The closing of the Sugar Mills and the impact of isolated fishing villages, transportation in rural areas, etc. I can go on and on. Mazie lives 2 miles from me - not only does she not live in the 2ndCD - she cannot even vote for herself. Has she experienced any of these things? THE BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Hooser AND ALL OF THE OTHERS IS:
AND I think it is important to say that you is the ONLY candidate who lives
on the Neighbor Island - who has lived thru the hurricanes, floods, damn
breaks and the rebuilding - Hooser was in office to help with the
economic comeback of Kauai after the hurricane, etc. - Hooser understands the
issues that effect “country people” and the people who live away from the
center of commerce, industry, media, etc. Due to the war and the cutback in
Federal dollars what happens to the Farmers who have real issues that the
rest of us cannot imagine. The closing of the Sugar Mills and the impact of
isolated fishing villages, transportation in rural areas, etc.
I can go on and on.

Mazie lives 2 miles from me - not only does she not live in the 2ndCD - she
cannot even vote for herself. Has she experienced any of these things?

]]> By: David Raatz http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-40 David Raatz Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:50:38 +0000 http://pd-hawaii.com/blog/2006/08/13/gary-hooser-set-to-crash-the-gates/#comment-40 Aloha, Bob, Thanks for continuing to call attention to this critically important race. Mazie Hirono is supported by Gwen Mink (Patsy's daughter) and Eugene Takemoto (Patsy's brother). I mentioned that on Daily Kos yesterday: "Why I'm supporting Mazie Hirono for Congress (HI-02)" http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/8/13/153314/165 Aloha, Bob,

Thanks for continuing to call attention to this critically important race.

Mazie Hirono is supported by Gwen Mink (Patsy’s daughter) and Eugene Takemoto (Patsy’s brother).

I mentioned that on Daily Kos yesterday:

“Why I’m supporting Mazie Hirono for Congress (HI-02)”
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/8/13/153314/165

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