tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post8451997065963077173..comments2023-11-04T23:31:40.392-10:00Comments on got windmills?: NO ROOM AT THE DOGHOUSEAndy Parxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15398587036690312685noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-11416102904688803122009-01-18T10:34:00.000-10:002009-01-18T10:34:00.000-10:00I am very sorry, I clicked the back button a bunch...I am very sorry, I clicked the back button a bunch of times, so the letter kept posting.<BR/>Im not so good at this yet.<BR/>Anyways, can u please give me a call, Andy?<BR/>You are doing greqat service to the community.<BR/>Please help me spread the word about tomorrows event, as somehow the newspaper has not been printing anything about it.<BR/>Mahalo<BR/>Anne Punohu<BR/>332-0341The Liberals Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980479431146760399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-72734524848140704412009-01-17T21:52:00.001-10:002009-01-17T21:52:00.001-10:00Mahalo, Andy. I didnt even know about your in deap...Mahalo, Andy. I didnt even know about your in deapth reporting on this, until today at the signwaving marking today being the anniversary of the Overthrow.<BR/><BR/>Several poeple there told me what an excellent job you were doing on this issue. How can I express my thanks?<BR/><BR/>Of course there are many worms I would like to slay, and as the can opens up more, I shall be ready.<BR/><BR/>Here are some interesting statistics:<BR/>29 million people in the United States have at some time in their lifetimes experienced housing discrimination.<BR/><BR/>Over 1 and a half million people in this country are, at this moment, homeless.<BR/><BR/>In the State, it is estimated that we have up to 15,000 homeless, at least 2,000 right here on Kauai.<BR/><BR/>With an emergency homeless shelter that can accomodate 20, tops.<BR/><BR/>When I made over 250 phone calls to the poeple who placed the ads, in the beginning, many poeple cited issues with the processes of HUD. But as I learned to draw people out and engage their deeper intentions, almost 78 percent of those I spoke to, and a significant number of people who called my house really just wanted to discriminate.<BR/><BR/>I love the one lady who called me up and says: I"I just wanted you to know, that I really am a bigot. I just dont like those poeple. I really dont. I dont want them in here. Thats the truth."<BR/>Needless to say, I thanked her for her honesty and needed a tylenol and a nap after that phonecall.<BR/><BR/>In our State, at times, up to 80 percent of those who hold vouchers cannot use them. We would never have known that fact, if Joann Yukimura, who attended the meeting, and helped run it in the second half, had not asked that partricular question.<BR/><BR/>Like a true lawyer, she drew out the responses from HUD that I, in my private meeting with them, had not been able to.<BR/><BR/>That definately tells me there is something broken somewhere and we need to fix it.<BR/><BR/>As Gary Hoosers office is currently drafting the bill and assigning the number to it, I am still waiting for agenda time on the council to adress the county ordinance.<BR/><BR/>If any of this passes, it may make a few people squirm, but in the long run, I beleive it may make things more efficient, or at least make people take a second look at the process, and really get some vouchers used, for heavens sake.<BR/><BR/>My real intent, and the core of why I am doing this, is really not about HUD at all.<BR/><BR/>Its about ending discrimination and bigotry in this country forever, whatever form it comes in.<BR/><BR/>I am having a peaceful gathering of individuals expressing their first amendment rights to assembly and free speech on Monday, January 19th from 5-6 pm on the grass and sidewalk fronting the Historic county building. I have been told this may be iffy with Gary Heu since someone thinks that im a non profit and may need to fork up liability insurance. However, I am not a non profit. I am an individual expressing my constitutional right to free speech and assembly on the most important Martin Luther King Jr day on our History.<BR/>We are doiing this along with millions of other people across the country for National Service Day. The time and dates are on the Obama website, and at USAservice.org.<BR/><BR/>The time of day was chosen, becausse we want the sun to set on discrimination and racism, and imparticular housing discrimination on this island, and in our state that is causing needless suffering of our people.<BR/><BR/>I humbly ask your support to get the word out about this event. Children are welcome.<BR/>We are askiing people to make homemade signs. Research a quote of MLK and put it on a sign. Think of something clever, or simple. All I ask is no profanity.<BR/><BR/>MAHALO, Andy.<BR/><BR/>If people want to reach me, its 332-0341, or coalitionkauai@yahoo.com.<BR/><BR/>I also have a diary up at OpEd.com, where you can click on the articles under coalitionkauai@yahoo.com, and send a letter to any legislature member about this issue.<BR/><BR/>Mahalo, Andy!!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, Anne PunohuThe Liberals Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980479431146760399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-87260743656779084022009-01-17T21:52:00.000-10:002009-01-17T21:52:00.000-10:00Mahalo, Andy. I didnt even know about your in deap...Mahalo, Andy. I didnt even know about your in deapth reporting on this, until today at the signwaving marking today being the anniversary of the Overthrow.<BR/><BR/>Several poeple there told me what an excellent job you were doing on this issue. How can I express my thanks?<BR/><BR/>Of course there are many worms I would like to slay, and as the can opens up more, I shall be ready.<BR/><BR/>Here are some interesting statistics:<BR/>29 million people in the United States have at some time in their lifetimes experienced housing discrimination.<BR/><BR/>Over 1 and a half million people in this country are, at this moment, homeless.<BR/><BR/>In the State, it is estimated that we have up to 15,000 homeless, at least 2,000 right here on Kauai.<BR/><BR/>With an emergency homeless shelter that can accomodate 20, tops.<BR/><BR/>When I made over 250 phone calls to the poeple who placed the ads, in the beginning, many poeple cited issues with the processes of HUD. But as I learned to draw people out and engage their deeper intentions, almost 78 percent of those I spoke to, and a significant number of people who called my house really just wanted to discriminate.<BR/><BR/>I love the one lady who called me up and says: I"I just wanted you to know, that I really am a bigot. I just dont like those poeple. I really dont. I dont want them in here. Thats the truth."<BR/>Needless to say, I thanked her for her honesty and needed a tylenol and a nap after that phonecall.<BR/><BR/>In our State, at times, up to 80 percent of those who hold vouchers cannot use them. We would never have known that fact, if Joann Yukimura, who attended the meeting, and helped run it in the second half, had not asked that partricular question.<BR/><BR/>Like a true lawyer, she drew out the responses from HUD that I, in my private meeting with them, had not been able to.<BR/><BR/>That definately tells me there is something broken somewhere and we need to fix it.<BR/><BR/>As Gary Hoosers office is currently drafting the bill and assigning the number to it, I am still waiting for agenda time on the council to adress the county ordinance.<BR/><BR/>If any of this passes, it may make a few people squirm, but in the long run, I beleive it may make things more efficient, or at least make people take a second look at the process, and really get some vouchers used, for heavens sake.<BR/><BR/>My real intent, and the core of why I am doing this, is really not about HUD at all.<BR/><BR/>Its about ending discrimination and bigotry in this country forever, whatever form it comes in.<BR/><BR/>I am having a peaceful gathering of individuals expressing their first amendment rights to assembly and free speech on Monday, January 19th from 5-6 pm on the grass and sidewalk fronting the Historic county building. I have been told this may be iffy with Gary Heu since someone thinks that im a non profit and may need to fork up liability insurance. However, I am not a non profit. I am an individual expressing my constitutional right to free speech and assembly on the most important Martin Luther King Jr day on our History.<BR/>We are doiing this along with millions of other people across the country for National Service Day. The time and dates are on the Obama website, and at USAservice.org.<BR/><BR/>The time of day was chosen, becausse we want the sun to set on discrimination and racism, and imparticular housing discrimination on this island, and in our state that is causing needless suffering of our people.<BR/><BR/>I humbly ask your support to get the word out about this event. Children are welcome.<BR/>We are askiing people to make homemade signs. Research a quote of MLK and put it on a sign. Think of something clever, or simple. All I ask is no profanity.<BR/><BR/>MAHALO, Andy.<BR/><BR/>If people want to reach me, its 332-0341, or coalitionkauai@yahoo.com.<BR/><BR/>I also have a diary up at OpEd.com, where you can click on the articles under coalitionkauai@yahoo.com, and send a letter to any legislature member about this issue.<BR/><BR/>Mahalo, Andy!!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, Anne PunohuThe Liberals Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980479431146760399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-80926640011189437112009-01-17T21:46:00.000-10:002009-01-17T21:46:00.000-10:00Mahalo, Andy. I didnt even know about your in deap...Mahalo, Andy. I didnt even know about your in deapth reporting on this, until today at the signwaving marking today being the anniversary of the Overthrow.<BR/><BR/>Several poeple there told me what an excellent job you were doing on this issue. How can I express my thanks?<BR/><BR/>Of course there are many worms I would like to slay, and as the can opens up more, I shall be ready.<BR/><BR/>Here are some interesting statistics:<BR/>29 million people in the United States have at some time in their lifetimes experienced housing discrimination.<BR/><BR/>Over 1 and a half million people in this country are, at this moment, homeless.<BR/><BR/>In the State, it is estimated that we have up to 15,000 homeless, at least 2,000 right here on Kauai.<BR/><BR/>With an emergency homeless shelter that can accomodate 20, tops.<BR/><BR/>When I made over 250 phone calls to the poeple who placed the ads, in the beginning, many poeple cited issues with the processes of HUD. But as I learned to draw people out and engage their deeper intentions, almost 78 percent of those I spoke to, and a significant number of people who called my house really just wanted to discriminate.<BR/><BR/>I love the one lady who called me up and says: I"I just wanted you to know, that I really am a bigot. I just dont like those poeple. I really dont. I dont want them in here. Thats the truth."<BR/>Needless to say, I thanked her for her honesty and needed a tylenol and a nap after that phonecall.<BR/><BR/>In our State, at times, up to 80 percent of those who hold vouchers cannot use them. We would never have known that fact, if Joann Yukimura, who attended the meeting, and helped run it in the second half, had not asked that partricular question.<BR/><BR/>Like a true lawyer, she drew out the responses from HUD that I, in my private meeting with them, had not been able to.<BR/><BR/>That definately tells me there is something broken somewhere and we need to fix it.<BR/><BR/>As Gary Hoosers office is currently drafting the bill and assigning the number to it, I am still waiting for agenda time on the council to adress the county ordinance.<BR/><BR/>If any of this passes, it may make a few people squirm, but in the long run, I beleive it may make things more efficient, or at least make people take a second look at the process, and really get some vouchers used, for heavens sake.<BR/><BR/>My real intent, and the core of why I am doing this, is really not about HUD at all.<BR/><BR/>Its about ending discrimination and bigotry in this country forever, whatever form it comes in.<BR/><BR/>I am having a peaceful gathering of individuals expressing their first amendment rights to assembly and free speech on Monday, January 19th from 5-6 pm on the grass and sidewalk fronting the Historic county building. I have been told this may be iffy with Gary Heu since someone thinks that im a non profit and may need to fork up liability insurance. However, I am not a non profit. I am an individual expressing my constitutional right to free speech and assembly on the most important Martin Luther King Jr day on our History.<BR/>We are doiing this along with millions of other people across the country for National Service Day. The time and dates are on the Obama website, and at USAservice.org.<BR/><BR/>The time of day was chosen, becausse we want the sun to set on discrimination and racism, and imparticular housing discrimination on this island, and in our state that is causing needless suffering of our people.<BR/><BR/>I humbly ask your support to get the word out about this event. Children are welcome.<BR/>We are askiing people to make homemade signs. Research a quote of MLK and put it on a sign. Think of something clever, or simple. All I ask is no profanity.<BR/><BR/>MAHALO, Andy.<BR/><BR/>If people want to reach me, its 332-0341, or coalitionkauai@yahoo.com.<BR/><BR/>I also have a diary up at OpEd.com, where you can click on the articles under coalitionkauai@yahoo.com, and send a letter to any legislature member about this issue.<BR/><BR/>Mahalo, Andy!!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, Anne PunohuThe Liberals Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980479431146760399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-66588933213503677152009-01-06T21:43:00.000-10:002009-01-06T21:43:00.000-10:00Thanks for the post Andy. What a shame.Thanks for the post Andy. What a shame.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145011324294730195noreply@blogger.com