Does the USA Own the Moon?

For me, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to gather with friends and family and give thanks for all our blessings. Many thank God; others thank our nation; others thank those such as our military troops who defend the nation. All who thank on this day are truly righteous! At the same time, a growing number of … Continue reading Does the USA Own the Moon? →

Hawaiians Do Not Understand America’s 4th of July

As our young people tear down statues, call the nation racist, we must ask ourselves how it's possible they have such a dismal and distorted understanding of U.S., Hawaiian and world history. Certainly don't blame teachers or the school system. I know what goes on. Students are more interested in texting each other and finding … Continue reading Hawaiians Do Not Understand America’s 4th of July →

Hawaiians vs Americans: Tale of Two Cultures and TMT

Seth Keller posted this philosophical meme on social media. Explains the Great Debate here in the islands. Fisherman expresses Hawaiian way. Work to live. Catch enough for today, pau. Industrialist is American way. He builds wealth. He grows a business. Lives to work. Works all the time. Why the difference? Americans face seasons. … Continue reading Hawaiians vs Americans: Tale of Two Cultures and TMT →

The Truth of Hawaiian History

America is currently undergoing a "revisionist history" revolution. Statues of Christopher Columbus or Italian Cristoforo Colombo or Spanish Cristóbal Colón are being removed, while Columbus Day is replaced with Indigenous People's Day. America's bloody and imperfect past is being "white washed" by a Millennial Generation that believes none should be offended. Of course, none of the … Continue reading The Truth of Hawaiian History →