My idea for the SuperFerry (see previous post) didn’t gain the support needed. Still, I’m working around the clock here at the Capitol trying to find middle ground between both sides of this battle.
During breaks at this special session I’ve used the time to stretch my legs, walking around the different floors of the building. I was shocked by what I could hear in the hallways of the Capitol. Even with the doors shut, private conversations in the offices of our State Reps & Senators were easily overheard. And all of it was crystal clear to anyone standing in the hall…and holding a glass to the wall.
I’ve learned enough from these ‘private chats’ by our state officials to blow the lid off this place. Here’s a few examples to chew on - I’ve changed or left out names to protect myself. And the guilty. Any concerned citizen should read these and consider what it says about Hawaii’s government:
#1
State Rep office. Apparently, Rep was being given lessons in sounding/looking ‘Local’
“Repeat it after me - ‘Aloha, Bradduh’”
“Aloha, Buttah”
“No - ‘Aloha Bra-duh‘”
“Aloha…Bruh….doh?”
“No! No! No! And by the way - there’s no middle finger in the shaka sign!!!”
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#2
High ranking State Senator’s office - Senator gets a phone call from a very special interest (name of group has been altered). Could only hear the Senator’s side of phone call.
“Senator - there’s a call on line #2. It’s _______ from the Cardinal Estate.”
(sound of jumping up and down)
“Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy! Put it through! Put it through!”
“Hello?!? I’m so glad to hear from you!”
pause
“A favor? Sure! Just tell me what to do and I’ll do it.”
pause
“Wear a clown suit to your granddaughter’s birthday party and make balloon animals? You got it!”
pause
“Sure - I can get down on all fours and let the children ride me around the yard!”
pause
“Anything you want. As long as I know I can count on the Estate during the election. We don’t want some outsider in here. We don’t need someone following orders from the money people. Oh - my wife will be by to pick up your laundry after 5. Thanks again for all your support!”
(Sound of phone hanging up)
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#3
Capitol Meeting Room - Closed Door gathering of Senate Leadership
(sounds of loud arguing)
“You have no idea what you’re talking about. I refuse to even listen to you. It’s embarrassing that you would come in here and try to pass that garbage off to us.”
“What?!? I know exactly what I’m talking about. I spent years learning and studying this. What do you know about it?”
“Let’s settle this right now. We’ll go online and check it. I’m telling you - those are not the lyrics to ‘Rapper’s Delight’!”
“Yeah they are! Listen - I’ll do it again -
I said a hip hop the hippie the hippie
to the hip hip hop, a you dont stop
the rock it to the bang bang boogie
say up jumped the boogie
to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat…”
(argument goes on)
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Incredible stuff, fellow citizens. Think about it and make up your own mind.
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