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| Kamala Harris, left, as Tulsi Gabbard calls her out on marijuana prosecutions and withholding DNA evidence in a murder case. Read the Rolling Stone view on the aftermath smearing of Gabbard to protect Harris. Photo from CNN |
"The 'smear campaign,'"
states Taibbi, "refers to the bizarre avalanche of negative press that
ensued, as reporters seemed to circle wagons around Harris, a party favorite.
"The Gabbard-Harris
exchange was brief but revealing, as a window into a schism in the Democractic
Party. Harris was elected Attorney General of California in 2010. She
frequently sought moderate or even conservative positions on issues like
criminal sentencing, drug enforcement, and prison labor. These stances were
standard among Democrats back when being 'tough on crime' was considered an
essential component of the 'electability' argument."
The Rolling Stone writer
states that the Democratic electorate has become especially concerned about
mass incarceration but "the party has not quite caught up. Gabbard exposed
these divisions" during the debate, saying Harris "put over 1,500
people in jail for marijuana and then laughed about it when asked if she ever
smoked marijuana." The Rolling Stone writer notes that
the debate audience cheered with Gabbard, continuing to talk about Harris
blocking introduction of DNA evidence in a murder case. Harris reacted
"like someone had dented her car."
Taibbi writes that, "Having wounded a
presumptive frontrunner backed by nearly $25 million in campaign funds, Gabbard
instantly became the subject of a slew of negative leaks, tweets, and press
reports. Many of these continued the appalling recent Democratic Party
tradition of denouncing anything it doesn't like as treasonous aid to foreign
enemies."
The Rolling Stone story
points to the press chair for Harris tweeting, "Yo, you love Assad,"
referencing Gabbard's visit with Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian dictator.
The Harris press chair also tweeted a link to a story speculating that Russian
bots help Gabbard's campaign.
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| Tulsi Gabbard with writers from Rolling Stone magazine. Photo from Rolling Stone |
The writer concludes that
Gabbard is "not an isolationist. She's simply opposed to bombing the crap
out of, and occupying, foreign countries for no apparent positive strategic
objective, beyond enriching contractors. She is like many soldiers (and
embedded reporters for that matter) who returned disillusioned from the Middle
Eastern theatre. Of concern: the extreme loss of life among both Americans and
resident populations, and the outrageous profiteering amid abuse of foreign
contract workers who are used to staff and service American bases."
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GAME MANAGEMENT FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND
LOOKS LIKE A LOST CAUSE, according to the opinion of Game Management Advisory
Commissioner Naniloa Pogline. On July 30, she told the commission that the
state Division of Forestry and Wildlife – DOFAW, under the Department of Land
and Natural Resources – will not produce the game management plan that hunters
envision. DOFAW will come up with a "hunting program," she said.
Pogline contended that the hunting program would "entail
expanding hunting opportunity and reducing bag limits. Consideration for game
count, rest, reproductive season, or refuge will be
minimal. A hunting program,
rather than a conventional game management plan, removes DOFAW from liabilities
and pressure from environmental communities and agencies representing
endangered species. So, it's about removing liability for them."
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| Hunters and the state both want plans and regulations to define hunting rules. Photo from PTA |
Pogline said the hunters could "get together to educate and agree upon an
informal game management plan of their own," but that officials warned
that "any such practices may result in pressure on DOFAW for more
eradication of game species, if any of the opponents [of a game plan] got
wind that the hunters were actually practicing a game management plan.
"DOFAW has made some efforts in tracking game count and maintaining
access," said Pogline, "but while hunter participation and help is
encouraged – and needed in analyzing game populations – the complaint is that
the public too often injects what is considered unwanted personal opinions and
uneducated conclusions. This makes cooperative management difficult as the
validity of information coming from hunters is often perceived invalid."
Said Pogline, "Changing rules,
mandates, regulations, and statutes to accommodate game and hunter is still far
off. Even acquiring an incidental take license would allow our game to coexist
with endangered species to a degree. But they said this cannot be obtained without
the completion of the long, nearly 20-years stalled, habitat conservation plan."
The next GMAC meeting is scheduled to take place in late August.
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| Craig Nakahara and his winning staff who won a national award on Friday for helping legislators and the public interact and to research bills and provide testimony. Photo from state House of Representatives |
"IT Director Craig Nakahara and his hard-working staff
continually come up with creative and
innovative solutions which improve the way legislators and their staffs operate," said Hawaiʻi House Speaker Scott K. Saiki. "This team is doing great work and deserve this recognition."
innovative solutions which improve the way legislators and their staffs operate," said Hawaiʻi House Speaker Scott K. Saiki. "This team is doing great work and deserve this recognition."
Members of the House Tech Support
team are Craig Nakahara, Gail Iseri, Josette Friedl, Nhuc Chau, Royce Fukumoto,
Matthew Kanda, Thai Nguyen, Kai Lau, and Robyn Araki.
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The NCSL is a
bipartisan organization serving the 7,382 state lawmakers and legislative staff
of the states, commonwealths, and territories. It provides research, technical
assistance, and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most
pressing state issues, and is an effective and respected advocate for the
interests of the states in the American federal system.
Hawaiʻi, with constiuents living
on islands and unable to travel easily to the Capitol for legislative sessions,
is known for its easy to use website to give testimony, do research, craft
legislation, and to keep up with elected officials.
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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.
Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes
throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on
stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com
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See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.
Football, Division II:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha
Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala
Cross Country:
Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty
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UPCOMING
MONDAY, AUG. 12
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, 1p.m. , contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351
https://bluejeans.com/986204292, meeting ID: 986 204 292. More info or mtg. agenda, contact Cindy Among-Serrao,
808-725-5923 or Cindy.Among-Serrao@noaa.gov.
hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov,
facebook.com/hawaiihumpbackwhale,
sanctuaries.noaa.gov, dlnr.hawaii.gov
Registration Open: Butterfly Magnets Craft, Tuesday, Aug. 13-19,
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Lā‘āu Lāpa‘au Demonstration, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10a.m. -noon , Kīlauea Visitor Center
Private Guided Hike: Kīlauea Iki Crater, Thursday, Aug. 15, 10a.m.-2p.m. , Kīlauea Iki Overlook, HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Registration Open: Beaded Bracelet, Aug. 15-20, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3:30-5p.m. Free.928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Hawai‘i Statehood Day
SATURDAY, AUG. 17
Taking the Pamphlet Stitch on a Romp – bookbinding workshop with Charlene Asato, Saturday, Aug. 17, 9a.m. -noon , Volcano Art Center
Volunteer Fountain Grass Removal, Saturday, Aug. 17, 9a.m.-3p.m. , meet at Ocean View Community Center
Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Aug. 17,
Nā Mea Hula with Wes Awana, Saturday, Aug. 17, 11a.m.-1p.m. , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org
Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2-3p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
Pāhala Hongwanji Bon Dance, Saturday, Aug. 17, 4-10:30p.m. Sponsored by ʻO Kaʻū Kākou. Food, dancing, fun, Taiko drums. All are welcome. Free. OKK President Wayne Kawachi, 937-4773
50th Anniversary of Hawaiian Civic Club of Kaʻū, Kanani aʻo Kaʻū, Aug. 17, Pāhala Community Center 5- 10p.m. History, food, and music. General admission is $20; kupuna are $10; keiki ages 6 to 17 are $8; keiki 5 and under are free. For more, email hawaiiancivicclubkau@gmail.com or call 808-747-0197.
Private Excursion: Trail Less Traveled, Sunday, Aug. 18,
Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School 4-7p.m. The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards and a huge raffle.
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration,
webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9.
okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com
webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9.
okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com
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