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NO OVERRIDE --- We have the names

2009-03-04T15:40:00.003+10:00

SIX VOTED NO:

OSCAR BABAUTA - Only member to initially vote "No" to the budget and the only one with a reason to not vote for the override.

JUSTO QUITUGUA

EDWIN ALDAN

RAYMOND PALACIOS

VICTOR HOCOG

JOE CAMACHO

ONE ABSTAINED (COUNTS AS A "NO"):

STANLEY TORRES

ABSENT (COUNTS AS A "NO"):

DAVE APATANG

12 VOTED YES:

EDWARD SALAS - Less than 24 hours after arriving back on Saipan from having surgery in the PI!

FRANCISCO DELA CRUZ -Minority member that did the RIGHT THING!

HEINZ HOFSCHNEIDER

CHRISTINA SABLAN

RALPH DLG TORRES

RAY YUMUL

JOSEPH DELEON GUERRERO

JOSEPH REYES

ARNOLD PALACIOS

DIEGO BENAVENTE

RAYMOND TEBUTEB

ROSEMOND SANTOS

14 Votes were needed to override the Governor's Veto.

The Senate did it in 24 hours after the Veto.

The House has taken about a month and in their first attempt to override failed due to the Minority Members voting with Oscar (Thank you to Frank for doing the right thing and not being pressured by the MINORITY), STANLEY TORRES abstaining, DAVE APATANG being absent and...

... JOE CAMACHO being dumb.

I will have more coverage later.

Did I censor this blog?

2009-02-25T16:42:00.004+10:00

No. I did not. Simply a bit of housekeeping.

For all posted comments concerning EJ or from EJ (perhaps in the future other nonsense comments) go here:

http://pragmaticplato.blogspot.com/2009/02/post-and-comments-about-ej.html

Feeding the Beast

2009-02-25T11:14:00.010+10:00

Not only has the government raised every possible fee but now they are on a crusade to pass “revenue generating bills”.

The beast that is the government must get fed. And to do so it must be at the expense of the taxpayers.

Joe Camacho said it best and it appears that his colleagues agree.

"'REVENUE generating bills' — I have repeated this phrase about a thousand times since inauguration day in January 2008. I have asked repeatedly that each legislator should come up with a revenue generating bill that creates a new source of revenue, even if it is just a small amount. If we had done our job we would not have the present budget short fall.”

Don’t you just love his logic?

What is the problem? Budget Shortfall

What is the solution? Increase Revenues

How? Revenue Generating bills (taxes)

Damn, such a simple solution and he has called for it a thousand times.

Well, it appears his buddies are all on the same page now. They are pumping out the revenue generating bills as quickly as possible.

One in the pipes now and recently passed by the house (I have not seen the final version but the original is on “Revenue Generating Joe’s” website) is the Plastic Bag Bill.

The final version that was passed according to the author on last evening broadcast implements a tax at the point of purchase for each bag that is used by a consumer. The tax can be anywhere from $.05 to .25.

Wrap that tax in a tree hugger’s outfit and viola you got yourself a perfect revenue generating bill.

You may say, “Now c’mon Plato we are saving the environment!”

Is this true?

If a retailer tosses the plastic out to avoid the new tax what will they replace it with? PAPER perhaps?

Let’s look at paper bags:

Wait. Before I go down that road, where will we draw the line? Currently we tax containers on import $.05 so that the environment is saved. Now plastic bags. What next? Paper bags? Underwear? Furniture? All this stuff has the same negative impact on the environment (if not more) as plastic bottles and bags. Okay, done with the little tangent. I will revisit this later.

Paper Bags vs Plastic Bags:

Issue 1: Energy and natural resources
It takes more than four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag as it does to manufacture a plastic bag.

ENERGY TO PRODUCE BAG ORIGINALLY (BTUs)
Safeway Plastic Bags: 594 BTUs
Safeway Paper Bags: 2511 BTUs
(Source: 1989 Plastic Recycling Directory, Society of Plastics Industry.)

Of course, most paper comes from tree pulp, so the impact of paper bag production on forests is enormous. In 1999, 14 million trees were cut to produce the 10 billion paper grocery bags used by Americans that year alone. Paper bag production delivers a global warming double-whammy forests (major absorbers of greenhouse gases) have to be cut down, and then the subsequent manufacturing of bags produces greenhouse gases.

Issue 2: Pollution
The majority of kraft paper is made by heating wood chips under pressure at high temperatures in a chemical solution. As evidenced by the unmistakable stench commonly associated with paper mills, the use of these toxic chemicals contributes to both air pollution, such as acid rain, and water pollution. Millions of gallons of these chemicals pour into our waterways each year; the toxicity of the chemicals is long-term and settles into the sediments, working its way through the food chain. Further toxicity is generated as both plastic and paper bags degrade.

POLLUTANTS PAPER V.S. PLASTIC
Paper sacks generate 70% more air and 50 times more water pollutants than plastic bags.
Source: "Comparison of the Effects on the Environment of Polyethylene and Paper Carrier Bags," Federal Office of the Environment, August 1988

Issue 3: Recycling
It takes 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic than it takes to recycle a pound of paper. But recycling rates of either type of disposable bag are extremely low, with only 10 to 15% of paper bags and 1 to 3% of plastic bags being recycled, according to the Wall Street Journal.

ENERGY TO RECYCLE PACKAGE ONCE (BTUs)
Safeway Plastic Bags: 17 BTUs
Safeway Paper Bags: 1444 BTUs
Source: 1989 Plastic Recycling Directory, Society of Plastics Industry.

Although paper bags have a higher recycling rate than plastic, each new paper grocery bag you use is made from mostly virgin pulp for better strength and elasticity.

Issue 4: Degradability
Current research demonstrates that paper in today's landfills does not degrade or break down at a substantially faster rate than plastic does. In fact, nothing completely degrades in modern landfills because of the lack of water, light, oxygen and other important elements that are necessary for the degradation process to be completed. A paper bags takes up more space than a plastic bag in a landfill, but because paper is recycled at a higher rate, saving space in landfills is less of an issue.

Okay now that that is out of the way and the tree-hugger mask is removed let’s look at the real purpose of this bill and lets look at the real impacts.

The main purpose: Not to end plastic bag use – To generate revenue to feed the Government beast through a new tax source. Additional funds also can be garnered through penalties and fines.

The Real impacts:. This user tax disguised as an "environmentalist policy" will make life even harder for CNMI residents and business in general. At the moment numerous taxes are being avoided by certain entities. Our government cannot police the existing laws. This fact hurts legit businesses. They collect the taxes and remit them properly. Competing businesses do not thus giving them an unfair advantage. Who will enforce this tax? More government workers?

Why tax? Why not incentivize? Why not encourage businesses to stock reusable or biodegradable bags by giving them a tax credit for doing so? If the governments need money to fill in budget gaps let them liquidate the legislature’s slush funds, stop the tax breaks and sweetheart land lease deals for new investors, and investigate current government revenue which may be getting funneled out into personal bank accounts (i.e. Timmy’s rydlime deal). Make it easier for people to buy goods and services and easier for businesses to do business and the revenues will come. After all, shouldn’t government exists to foster and protect the citizens and their private property not the other way around

I am so sick of being nickled and dimed by our government in order for them to fill the coffers.

Joe, you want to balance the budget? Start cutting the size of government. Do a legit desk audit. Cut unneeded positions. Quit the political hiring. Dispose of your slush funds. Get rid of all government perks. Cut the bloated salaries of government workers. Focus on the expense column and stop looking at the revenue column. Our government is a fat cat that can gorge itself to death if it is allowed to.

Plastic bag tax… Hey Reps don’t stop there here are other great “revenue generating bill” ideas:

“Single Occupancy Room Tax” – Tax anyone who stays in a hotel room alone 5% of the room cost. This will encourage tourist to bring friends or take on the company of someone on-island …. Hmm that leads to the next one.

“Escort Tax” – Prostitution is illegal but escorts that spend the night (just cuddling of course) in bed is still honky dory. Lets charge a flat fee $10 per night fro “escort” services.

“Buy Me Drinkie Tax” – Charge a flat tax of $2 tax per ladies drink (hell that is only a 10% tax).

“Remittance tax” – I think one of you guys has already got this one under control… go get ‘em

“Blogger Tax” – Tax a fee of $.02 per posted blog entry and $.01 per comment post.

“Gas Station Air Tax” – You all use it. You know the pump for filling your tires. What a missed opportunity. $.25 per tire.

“Weather Tax” – All taxes are raise by 5% when it is raining. This will encourage people to stay home and not shop during “baby making weather”. Thus increasing the population and in the long run increasing the number of taxpayers. Hmmm …

“Childless Person Tax” – An additional 10% annual income tax for all Childless individuals. This will encourage them to procreate and make more taxpayers.

~~“Legislation Tax” – Tax each lawmaker $1000 for each piece of introduced legislation…~~ Oh my… axe that one.

“Rubber band tax”

“Stand-up Comic DVD Tax”

“Sugar Substitute Tax”

The Call Has Been Heard

2009-02-24T10:07:00.003+10:00

Tina Sablan wrote a letter to the editor today detailing the start of what appears to be the formation of a coalition or new political party. This type of grassroots movement is long overdue.

We have been subject over the years to voting into office the least of the evils as listed on the ballot. The names on the ballot placed there by political parties and large families in the CNMI with the majority of them solely representing limited personal and party interests.

In the recent elections however it appears the party dominance has begun to crumble as has the large family influences. Kilili ran as an independent and won. Tina getting into office herself is also a sign of a departure from the norm. The Republicans are torn, the Teno family is ripped apart, the Villagomez family is at each other’s throats, etc. Now is an opportune time to take advantage of these factors and get individuals into office that care about the betterment of the CNMI as a whole and not just their individual well-being and personally profiting.

Things have gotten pretty bad in the CNMI and this will factor into the 2009 elections. I think the bulk of the populace is crying out for change. The only way we will truly see any type of change in government is to get a large number of forward thinking individuals on the ballot and then to work as a massive unit to get them into office.

This will not be easy but it will be far from impossible.

I have started a list of individuals that to me and some of this site’s visitors, epitomize a break from the status quo. Individuals that put the CNMI first and that I believe can make a change in the CNMI. The list I comprised contains people that can be instrumental in a coalition or party. Some perhaps would be great candidates to run for an office. Some would fit well in providing marketing support or rallying the troops at a grassroots level. Some can assist with fundraising efforts. Some can register voters. And ALL of them would be instrumental in constructing a platform and setting an agenda. It has been stated that the list of people have different views and opinions on various issues in the CNMI. This is true and thankfully so. There is nothing wrong with having your own opinions and your own views --- this is a strength. When the Declaration of Independence was drafted it was done so by a group of independent thinkers who all shared one fundamental belief – the betterment of the whole. The same can be said of constitutions of the world, our covenant and many other groups of independent thinkers that have come together in the past to alter the directions taken in the future.

I have emailed the list of minds to Representative Sablan. I do hope that the people on this list and those I have overlooked email her as well, meet with her and form a group that will influence the direction the CNMI is headed starting with the 2009 election.

It can and will be done.

See Representative Sablan's Call Here

Quote from her website:

"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead

I AM LIL' HAMMERHEAD!

2009-02-16T13:46:00.054+10:00

Like the cry "Yes We Can!" Perhaps the CNMI now has a mantra for change:

"I am Lil' Hammerhead!"

I believe it symbolizes for many a detachment from the status quo.

It is more than an anonymous blogger.

It is a mindset.

It is a spirit.

It is a movement.

Are you Lil' Hammerhead?

I have compiled a list of people who I believe are Lil' Hammerhead (not the author herself of the blog... but individuals who resemble Lil' in spirit, mindest and independant break from the norm.) they often times do not agree on things but they openly address the issues. They focus on solutions. They engage each other in conversation and debate. They are the change the CNMI needs now.

Tina Sablan

Ron Hodges

Edwin Propst

Harry Blalock

Randy Steele

Doc Murdock

Greg Cruz

Glen Doutrich *(rip)

Jesse Torres

Zaldy Dandan

Jaime Vergara

Glen Hunter

Rob Hunter

Kimo Rosario

Bill Stewart

Jane Mack

Ed Diaz Jr.

Ed Diaz Sr.

Frank Stewart

David Sablan Sr.

Steve Sablan

Ken Phillips

Roger Ludwick

Tony Pelligrino

Rick Villegas

Leila Staffler

Lawrence Boyer

Kristy Springer

Jessica Barcinas Taylor

John Davis

Bill Weiss

Kitz Barja

John Camacho Sr.

Oscar Camacho

Steve Jang

Ed Salas

Alex Sablan

Mike Sablan

Merced Ada

Roxanne Diaz

Eugenio Sablan

Jay Santos

Ken Govendo

Sam McPheters Sr.

Frica Pangelinan

Efrain Camacho

Joe Dela Cruz

Jean Cruz

Gloria Hunter

Tammy Hunter

Doug Brennan

Hans Mickelson

Robert Russell

Ivan Propst

Jim Benedetto

Lupe Manglona

Ambrose Bennett

Jim Davis

Ken Kramer

William Hunter

Kelvin Rodeo

Jane Mack

Boni Reyes

Heather Calderwood

George Haberman

Wes Bogdan

Kalani Reyes

Martha Mendiola

Jovana Mafnas

Bertha Camacho

Don Farrel

Tom Arkle

Debra Fleming

Barry Toves

Mark Hanson

Robert Torres

Sisi Alvarez

Scott Thompson

Francis Amog

Augustus Loste

Jayvee Vellejera

David Khorram

Catherine Anderson

Scott Godfather Dottino

Rebecca Warfield

Jeff Warfield

Del Benson

Jon Anderson

Joe Ayuyu

Peter Houk

Katheryn Barry

George Cruz

Mike Ada

Chuck Jordan

Ann Jordan

Robert Jordan

Jessica Jordan

Bob Coldeen

Lillian Tenorio

Boss Alvarez

Cuki Alvarez

Joleen Salas

Nicollete Villagomez

Sister Martha Ramarui

Norma Ada

Sam McPheters Jr.

Ruth Tighe

Boni Reyes

Maria Pangelinan

Jim Rayphand

Jean Rayphand

Sapuro Rayphand

Reina Camacho

Fran Castro

Mike Bugsby

Steve Woodruff

Ed Stevens Jr.

Ed Calvo

John Mixson

Ken O'Harnett

D.C. Revilla

Kate Fuller

Carlos Ketebengang

Agatha Ketebengang

John Igitol

Caisha Sablan

Patricia Coleman

Mark Hanson

Emlyn Aldan

Paul Camacho

Lori Serna

Larrisa Larson

Carline B Sablan

Betty Ann Palacios

Florine Hofschneider

Daniel Lamar

George Haberman

Bob Taguchi

Alan Markoff

Phillip Swett

Did I miss anyone? Of course I did. Add to my list.

Hmm, seems to me like to start of one heck of a group.

And we are off...

Just In Time For Spring!

2009-02-16T12:42:00.006+10:00

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Can you smell what the greek guy is cookin'?

2009-02-09T09:56:00.007+10:00

Ah... Nothing like the smell of fresh baked politicians. Time to start cooking.Stay tuned for a full breakdown of the following Recipes (and more to come):

Double Sided Juan Pan Tuba Open Faced Sandwich stuffed with Camacho Kelaguin
Nekkai Belt Busting Pork Fat Fry w a side of Young Spring Galvanized Onions (will make you tear up)
De-Shelled and De-Spined Crab w/ Heinz Dressing stuffed in an Arnold Crepe
Lights Out Kumoi Anago with Froilan Fungus wrapped in Pork Belly and Charred
Diego Dumplings floating listlessly in your choice of Reyes Consommé or Soup D'Jour
Fritada ala Fitial aged 4 years in airtight climate controlled closet stirred gently every 6 months by Chef Chucky

Shopping List and cooking directions will be listed shortly.

Job Entitlement

2008-11-17T11:26:00.002+10:00

At what point did the people of the CNMI begin to believe that they were entitled to Government Jobs?

Most recently the entire Immigration staff and their valiant leader Grey headed up to the Legislature to voice their concerns. They met with members of the House and asked the Representatives, "What are they going to do about the situation they are in?" They stated that no one from the legislature went to their offices to assist them.

In true form, a few of the legislators had already drafted out a Bill mandating a lateral transfer of all 68 immigration personnel.

Is it just me or does this just scream - STUPIDITY!

Our government is currently struggling with depleted revenues. We are in a state where we need to be downsizing government. The federalization of immigration can be looked at as a step in that direction. No longer will local funds be required to run this section. What our legislature could not do (downsize) has been done for us. And rather than looking at this as a positive step the same legislature is now going to turn around and force the Government to hire all 68 individuals and maintain our current spending level. Why?

Simple. They want their votes. At what cost? At what point will our public servants come to grips with the stark reality of our times. We are broke. We need to quit with our old ways and begin to trim down the size of government. We need to make some tough calls and downsize. No one likes this fact. It is a tough pill to swallow but it must be done and be done quickly.

The Washington Reps office was affected by the federalization of immigration. The staff from Pete's office will be out of a job earlier than expected. Should our government also guarantee a lateral transfer of all of his staffers? When a department head decides to cut costs and layoff employees, should the affect employees also be afforded this luxury?

And while we are handing out government jobs, why relegate this mentality to the public sector? Blockbuster just closed with little to no warning given to their staff. Should we offer gov't jobs to all of their displaced workers? Carmen Safeway just closed up shop, what about giving all of their workers jobs in the government?

What on earth are our legislators doing? This is not a time to play Santa Claus and drum up votes by dishing out jobs for which taxpayers must ante up the cash to pay for. Times are tough everywhere. No one is ENTITILED to a job. When businesses close workers have to go about finding a new place of employment. The same should apply for Government Jobs. Pete's staffers and the immigration workers need to begin scouting for jobs. Sign up for welfare in the midterm and unemployment benefits if need be. But get out there and find a job with the rest of us that are out here working our hind parts off to bring home the bacon.

What is even more disturbing is that the immigration jobs are not gone. The Federal government is in the midst of hiring individuals to fill the same slots (only difference is that they will be funded by the federal government not the CNMI government) unlike the private sector jobs that have completely vanished upon the business closures. I hope that some of the individuals displaced from the private sector along with the immigration workers are making every attempt possible to qualify for the federal immigration positions.

I could go on and on about this but let me instead sum it up in very simple terms for our elected representatives:

The time has come for you to grow a spine, to look at the state of the commonwealth and do what is right for all of the people of the CNMI. To pass a budget that is fiscally sound and deals with the realities of our trying times. Do we have to cut government jobs? YES. Do it. You may believe that by passing that law for the lateral transfer that you garnered yourselves the 68 votes along with their family members. I hope you realize what it truly cost you in terms of votes. You have lost mine and at least 10000 other voters that see right through your cowardly act. You may want to pass a new bill that guarantees a transfer for all of you legislators that voted yes to this bill because come 2009 you will also be out of a job.

The Time and The Place

2008-09-11T15:15:00.002+10:00

Change begins:

Wednesday
September 17, 5:30PM
the Garapan Fishing Base.

Help end this madness.

How Did We Get Here (Sitting in the Dark)

2008-09-03T21:03:00.002+10:00

Why are we in this situation?

Some have said it is due to the fact that we paid far below what we should have been paying for all those years we were charged 11 cents/KWH.

I do believe that the rate was far to low to have full cost recovery, however I do not believe that is the reason we are in the dark now.

We are sitting in the dark because the generators are broken. They are inoperable. While some may argue that they are in that state due to the lack of proper rate setting in the past, I don't buy it.

Mismanagement and Corruption are the root of our problems.

How so?

In the last 24 months CUC has spent at a minimum $16 Million dollars in REPAIR and PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE either fully or partially federally funded. They have also transferred $4.7 Million from CDA, took $5 million from the Gen Fund, Took $5 Million from Ret Fund contributions and raised fees and this does not include any fully locally funded repair and maintenance contracts. And this is nothing new. CUC spends millions every year on Repair and Maintenance. Why then are the generators all broken down? If we have been paying these large sums of money to CISCO, DCM, MAN B&W, SNM, TANO GROUP, MITSUBISHI, WAUKESHA ELECTRICAL, PACIFIC DRILLING, HAWTHORNE PACIFIC and many others why are all but 2 of the generators run by CUC broken and out of commission?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here is a listing of only the SOLE SOURCED FEDERALLY FUNDED contracts from 2008: Waukesha Electrical$180,159.18 for corrective maintenance;
Waukesha Electrical-$64,580.37 for Kiya Sub corrective maintenance;
Waukesha Electrical-$124,221.79 for repair of T-1 transformer at Chalan Kiya;
Pacific Drilling Ltd.-$117,745 for emergency repair and construction of Chalan Kiya 8-inch asbestos broken sewerline;
Mitsubishi Corp. -$475,908 for preventive maintenance;
Mitsubishi Corp.-$74,737.20 for power generation;
Mitsubishi Corp.-$74,737.20 for 12,000 running hours preventive maintenance;
Mitsubishi Corp.- $117,040 for preventive maintenance;
Man B&W Singapore-$455,904 for installation of new crankshaft;
Man B&W Singapore-$281,362 for preventive maintenance;
Man B&W Singapore-$831,959 for preventive maintenance service;
Man B&W-$582,963 for preventive maintenance service;
CISCO-$115,000 for assessment & repair of generator stater for power plant 1 generator;
SNM Corp. — no amount indicated, hired to overhaul three existing generators;
Hawthorne Pacific-$87,713.21 for top end overhaul of caterpillar generator;
Tano Group Inc. — no amount indicated;
Tano Group Inc.- $287,000 for removal of used oil in tank 104;
Tano Group Inc.-$65,500 for shipment of 1.5MW generator for Rota;
CBM Tech-$826,980 for supply of radiators;
Sai Traders-$404,900 for supply and installation of lube oil separator;
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If all this money was truly spent on Preventive Maintenance and Repair and all but 2 of our generators are broken then perhaps we didn’t get what we paid for. Did this money go to repairs? Did it go to preventive maintenance? Or were these sole sourced and manipulated bid contracts signed and executed merely to funnel monies into corrupt pockets?

It happened with Tim and Rydlyme (which for some reason doesn’t show up on any of the reports I have seen… not exactly full disclosure). It is not far fetched to reach the conclusion that some BIG TIME corruption is occurring at CUC. Either that or big time mismanagement (which I find hard to believe).

We are in this mess because these repairs and maintenance did not occur or if they did were not done right.

I hope the legislature does its job and conducts a full oversight of CUC and looks into all of their contracts. There is no reason we should be in the situation we are in. The money was there for repair and maintenance. The money has been spent year after year. Who’s pockets?

ENOUGH!

A CALL TO ACTION:

2008-08-22T09:34:00.005+10:00

My dear friends.

Have you finally reached that point?

As a reader of this blog you are well aware of my distain towards the corruption that has been allowed fester in the CNMI. I had said time and time again that, "it can't get any worse". Time and time again I have been proven wrong. It can get worse, has gotten worse and will still yet continue to worsen if something drastic doesn’t occur to put an end to it.

Over the last few years our administration and our legislature have done nothing to correct these problems. In fact, they have actually done a multitude of things to worsen our current situation.

People have started to voice their concerns. In the papers, on the internet, across the picnic tables, in homes and even now within the House of Representatives. All these voices have fallen on deaf and dumb ears.

Change cannot take place with these voices alone. Action is required. People are being hurt physically, emotionally and mentally by the actions of our government. Poverty is at an all time high. Basic social services are failing us. Money is being taken from us.

We are being robbed not at gun point by a masked stranger but out in the open by our Administration and our Legislature who use the guise of normal government operations as justification.

How are they robbing us?

They take your hard earned tax dollars, your fund contributions, your public land monies, your federal funds, the government fees collected and do the following:

They employ unqualified relatives either directly or through connections with constituents (i.e. Mayor's Office, Glenda Reyes, etc.)
They sign sole sourced contracts and transfer monies to companies without ever holding them accountable for receivables. Funneling millions of our dollars into businesses that have no intent on producing what is required in an effort to obtain kickbacks and political favors. (i.e. DCM, CISCO, etc)
The Representatives steal $3 million per year and use it any way they please without any accountability. (i.e. discretionary funds to buy tables, tents, car leases, cell phones, anything they wish to use it for --- that money was ours)
The Committees steal millions of dollars a year for committee operations yet they hardly ever meet. They use the money for travel, ghost employees, personal equipment, etc. (none of which is ever accounted for)
The Senate steals Millions a year in subsistence allowances
They pillage your retirement fund and public land fund.
The Legislature passes laws to funnel our money to pet projects with no plan or accountability in exchange for political favors and kick backs.
The administration steals millions and funnels it to cronies he keeps on staff as consultants. No receivables ever required or produced. (i.e. Willens, Jesus Camacho, etc)
ETC.

I can go on and on but I think the point is not the actual instances anymore but more so the fact that we all know this is happening. That we all hear about these blatantly corrupt practices. That we all read about it in the news. That we all are fully aware it is taking place.

We have tried to reason with them. To hold forums and speak with one voice to our government servants. To write letters to the editor to voice our concerns. We have met personally with our legislators and the Governor. All in vain. They do not want to hear us. They will not change based on vocal requests. They have been so blatant as to say directly that they are the leaders and that what the public wants is of no concern to them. That they were voted into office to make the decisions and that our concerns are of no concern to them.

What are we going to do about it?

If it was a robbery in the middle of the night and you were stirred, what would you do? What if your family's safety was in jeopardy?

Some would rise and do what it takes to chase off the robber.

Some would strike him and take down.

It is time to rid our home of these robbers.

Why haven’t we?

You may personally know them. You may be related to them. You may have voted for them. You may work for them. You may feel there is no one better. You may feel that only time will rid us of them.

Stop! Stop making excuses for your complacency. Stop justifying their corruption. Stop allowing them to pillage your home and lay waste to your children’s futures. Stop the fear.

The time has come for us to stand up to it. To chase the robbers out of town. To strike if that becomes necessary.

Look at your life. Look at the lives of your family. Look at your young ones, your old one. What have their lives become? What has yours become?

It should not be this way. We don't have to accept it.

Do you feel we need:

A smaller government
An end to the rampant corruption
Accountability
Qualified department heads and staff
Transparency
Accountability
A solid and set plan for the future of the CNMI

If so, then you are not alone. Over the past months I have amassed a fairly large group of like minded individuals. In order to effectuate change we need more. We need you. Not your silent support. We need your presence.

If you are ready to come to aid of your brothers and sisters --- If you are ready to rid these islands of these pitiful government looters --- If you are willing to break this cycle of abuse --- If you are ready and willing to become part of CNMI History --- Then email me ( pragmaticplato@gmail.com ).

What will we do?

We will converse
We will exchange ideas
We will plan
We will act
We will all bring about change

PP
REVOLT

BIG F's How to secure a government contract

2008-08-21T17:18:00.001+10:00

pragmaticplato	HOW TO SECURE A SOLE SOURCE GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

BIG F & CHUCKY in SOUL SOURCING

2008-08-19T19:34:00.004+10:00

pragmaticplato	SOUL SOURCING

Staged outages??? Say it ain't so.

2008-08-19T18:51:00.001+10:00

Big F. & Chucky #4

2008-08-19T14:38:00.000+10:00

THE TRAIN...

2008-08-19T12:39:00.000+10:00

The Saga Continues -- BIG F & CHUCKY

2008-08-19T00:14:00.001+10:00

Adventures of Big F. & Chucky

2008-08-18T22:40:00.001+10:00

COMIC STRIP OF THE WEEK

2008-08-18T17:38:00.001+10:00

USE YOUR MOUSE TO SCROLL LEFT AND RIGHT!

What a waste of popcorn...

2008-08-18T16:42:00.003+10:00

Well I had my stub and my vat of buttery goodness and I checked and checked but to no avail :-(

It appears the weekend and Monday are just about gone and the long awaited YOUTUBE thriller "Fitial Strikes Back" is nowhere to be found :-(

I hope it wasn't the edited clippings that I posted that have halted its release.

Nah... I'm sure that was the crap stuff anyhow. Must have been the power outages. Probably zapped Director Charles' Media System and laid waste to his rendering farm (yep... I heard he was gonna do some awesome CG stuff).

EXCLUSIVE: CLIP # 12894723 (not confirmed)

2008-08-18T09:28:00.001+10:00

EXCLUSIVE: CLIP # 3467 (not confirmed)

2008-08-18T09:11:00.006+10:00

BREAKING NEWS: PART II (not confirmed)

2008-08-18T08:47:00.002+10:00

BREAKING NEWS: EXCLUSIVE B-ROLE FROM FITIAL VIDEO (not confirmed)

2008-08-18T08:33:00.002+10:00

What moves a populace to revolution?

2008-08-14T17:20:00.002+10:00

At what point is revolution an acceptable and a proper course of action?

At what point will history look back and rather than chastise a revolt, admire it?

House passes "Vote for me - Appropriations bill of 2008"

2008-08-14T10:31:00.003+10:00

Yesterday the house passed the "Vote For Me - Appropriations Bill of 2008".

It is important to note that the bill was handed to the members just hours before the session (a session that was called just a day prior).

Nearly $5 million was appropriated for the following pet projects:

$3 million for the Saipan Higher Education Financial Assistance;
$100,000 for the SHEFA operations;
$45,000 for the 2009 Liberation Day activities;
$50,000 for the CNMI Little League;
$25,000 for the Fishing Derby;
$20,000 for the Agricultural Fair;
$15,000 for the Flame Tree Arts Festival;
$75,000 for the Saipan Zoning;
$30,000 for the A&E design and construction of the Anthony T. Benavente Baseball Field on Navy Hill;
$111,400 for road improvement and paving of Gloria Drive on Navy Hill;
$200,000 for road paving and drainage improvement of Egigi Road, Piligro Lane, Sea Coast Lane, Rota Place, and Orhopay Place;
$100,000 for the construction of a pavilion, procurement of children's playground equipment, and improvement of the public facilities at the Capitol Hill Children's Park to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
$200,000 for road paving of Gangoche Road to Pika Road in Precinct I;
$200,000 for road paving and drainage improvements and renovations of public facilities in Precinct II;
$10,000 for the improvement of public facilities at Pakpak Beach Park;
$21,000 for repairs and maintenance of Dandan Elementary School; and
$100,000 for the Northern Marianas Trades Institute

road pavings, baseball fields, fishing derby, lib day festival, playgrounds, etc...

How in good conscience could anyone pass this bill at this time?

If your father recently got fired and your mother's salary was cut in half would it be appropriate to ask them for a new swing set and cash for a rod and reel?

CUC is crumbling, Retirement fund is looted and about 700 million in the hole and growing, PSS is in need of funding, the list goes on and on.

$5 million to these projects is ludicrous.

Time to speak up.

Time to rise up.

THE SLEEPER MUST AWAKEN!

2008-08-14T10:26:00.001+10:00

"I'll miss the sea, but a person needs new experiences. They jar something deep inside, allowing him to grow. Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken. "

-Duke Leto Atreides

Bloggerland's Plato says Mr. Villagomez Needs to Reinvent Himself.

2007-12-12T04:38:00.001+10:00

Perhaps Angelo should practice what he preaches and take some tips from this Variety Article in which he is quoted.

Take an objective look at what you have done/said over the past year and reevaluate what you can change to make yourself more desirable.

I can't post on Mr. Villagomez's blog due to my signature so I will respond to a comment he posted here:

"The Saipan Blogger アンジェロ・ビラゴメズ said...
I'm been reading up on some of the things the Unity marchers have been doing since Friday:
They are accusing Cinta Kaipat of sponsoring the Labor Bill so that she could get a job at Labor and take under the table bribes.
They are attacking KSPN for not providing enough coverage.
They are attacking Walt Goodridge and Christine Parke for not speaking publicly about the March (what do they have to do with the March?)
They attacked anyone who estimated that that under 10,000 people participated, including the middle road bloggers and me.
The most telling thing from all this is something I read on Dengre's latest diary on Dailykos.
Here is the link, scroll to the bottom:
http://dengre.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/12/11/3346/1545/496/420536
Here is the quote:
“We rode the stories of these workers to victory in 2006”
That tells me that this is about electing Mainland Democrats to office, not actually helping the situation.
That is really sad. I really supported Dengre when I first started reading his stuff, but it has become apparent that his agenda is getting rid of Republicans (not necessarily a bad thing), not helping the people of the Marianas."

Mr. Villagomez,

No one is accusing your friend Cinta of anything. Many are trying their best to guess what reasons she may have had to push with all her might against so much opposition to get this labor law passed.

No one is attacking KSPN news. We are simply stating an obvious. They covered the march on Friday and said to tune in on Monday for more coverage. This didn't happen and no mention was given to any delays. Why does it upset you? If you were told to tune in to a show for coverage of an event and you did and nothing was covered wouldn't you also be peeved or at least curious as to why it wasn't covered? Watch the online version of Friday's news since you obviously didn't.

I did not "attack" Chris or Walt. I made a comment about how strange it would be to have a seminar for Guest Workers (that was what he wrote) that covers "Answering Tricky Interview Questions" when technically in 2 weeks they wont be able to apply for a job in the CNMI at all due to the no-transfers provision in our new Labor Law.

The amount of people at the march has been a topic of discussion since the march and it has been debated on the blogs and in person. If you feel attacked because your estimate is different than mine or his does it matter?

As far as the March's intent to be getting Mainland Republican's into office...
Pass the joint my way. Are you that upset that you were not a part of the march that you will now do everything in your power to try and denigrate it? If Republican’s get elected into office in the Mainland because of the March in the CNMI, I assure you it will be a by-product of the march not the intent.

As far as Dengre is concerned… What the hell does he have to do with the Unity March held on Friday?

It truly is time for you Angelo Villagomez to Reinvent yourself.

Oh! In that case go ahead. I'll bend over.

2007-12-11T20:56:00.000+10:00

WTF?

How stupid does this sitting Governor think the public is. He is now saying that a compromise can be reached. The point isn't what types of gambling tables are available at the La Fiesta, heck at this point it really isn't even about gambling in general (haven't we been down this road before? Is that Bruce in the rear view mirror?).

This is about the principle of the matter. We are the public. We deserve more than this shit. We all went to the polls in November and decided that for one reason or another did not want to pass the gambling initiative that was put on the ballot. I don't know why the public said "no". Neither does anyone else.

Wake up you sleeping self made giants on the hill! Call a damn public hearing. Talk to the people that you are supposed to be REPRESENTING (hence the title REPRESENTATIVE).

Perhaps the public will embrace this new bill. Perhaps they will even ask for a wider range of gaming tables. Perhaps they will ask to just kill poker in general. Perhaps they will ask to move all the poker and any other gaming device under the sum up to the Fiesta.

The point is you don't f$#!@!@ know. Stop with the shit headed games. Stop treating the public like a bunch of idiots.

We are not as naive as you folks on the hill are.

[Reference is to this article: http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=75103&cat=1 ]

So Lost.

2007-12-11T20:50:00.001+10:00

From Walt Goodrige’s Column:

“EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: I’ll be giving a workshop to one fragment of the population-Filipino contract workers (however, all are invited)-on Sunday, Dec. 16, 1pm at the Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe. The seminar will have four speakers who will discuss different topics: "How to win friends and be a likeable person" by Anthony Pellegrino, "How to overcome fear of public speaking” by Bob Coldeen, "How to answer tricky job interview questions" by Christine Parke and "How to manage your time and be productive" by Walt Goodridge. DJ Dr. Love will act as moderator of the four-hour learning session. $5. E-mail pinoyseminar_saipan@yahoo.com to register or contact any CNMI-Power member.”

Am I the only one that is totally thrown a back by this?

Do he and Christine know something I don’t know? Why would you hold a seminar for a segment of the population that won’t even be allowed to answer a single interview question after January 1st?

Neither of them have said a peep publicly about the march.

A Math Lesson For Greg Cruz : TTT = KKK

2007-12-10T11:25:00.000+10:00

Moved

2007-12-07T23:52:00.000+10:00

Success.

So it begins.

****

Brad: More people showed up to the March than Martin garnered at the concert.

Angelo:

Bruce: No violence.

Everyone else in the CNMI: Thank you!

****

I will write later about the many things that occurred today.

Thank you to the many that donned the Boycott Porky's T's. I opted not to wear one today but loved those that did.

Some Positive News.

2007-12-07T09:42:00.000+10:00

Yes it has been one of those weeks.

I read in the papers today about the comments to our Governor from Sen. Bingaman. For the past few months I have been resigning myself to the fact that the Senate Bill may not have any more forward moment and that it all may have all switched over to the US House Bill (with the provision removed and added Visa Exemptions for Guam foreign workers and tourist).

The Senate Bill is intact and judging from the letter to our Gov. Fitial from Sen. Bingaman it appears it is still alive and kicking. It appears that our Governor sent a letter over to the Senate and House once again slamming them and shooting off his mouth with accusation about how the Feds don't know what is going on in the CNMI and that they need to wait for the GAO reports before acting on this legislation.

Well this letter form Fitial stirred the pot. Thankfully.

The actual Bingaman - Fitial Letter (it is a great read. click here). Until then here is one of my favorite quotes:

"Your second concern that action on the bill should be deferred until after GAO completes its ongoing report on the CNMI, reflects a misunderstanding of the reasons the report was requested. GAO's assistance was sought to provide Federal agencies with the information needed to implement S. 1634, not to assist the Committee in determining whether to act on the bill."

Damn. :-)

Gaming Bill

2007-12-06T17:51:00.000+10:00

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GAMING BILL [it has passed the house]

Great Idea!

2007-12-06T12:08:00.000+10:00

So I heard that all PSS teachers and employees are REQUIRED to attend tomorrow's First Lady's Vision Christmas Parade which starts at 4pm and goes from the American Memorial Park to Quartermaster.

So I got to thinking again... and you know what happens when I do that. I got a bright idea. How bout if all those in the parade hop on over and join the March as the two intersect at Quartermaster?

The Parade ends at Quartermaster and the March Begins at Kilili Beach. Once the March reaches Quartermaster the Parade should be getting there too.

This will be awesome.

Hope to see everyone there.

March Info From Tina Sablan

2007-12-06T08:48:00.000+10:00

What: Unity March
When: Friday, December 7 -- assembly starts at 4:30pm
Where: Kilili Beach to American Memorial Park
Why: To protest PL 15-108, the new local labor law; to express support for the extension of federal immigration law to the CNMI; and to call on U.S. Congress to retain the provision that would grant improved status to long-term alien residents in the bill to federalize immigration
Who: All members of the community are invited to join this march

All members of the community, of all ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, religions, and occupations, are called to join in the historic and peaceful Unity March on Friday, December 7, beginning with an assembly at 4:30pm at Kilili Beach, and ending at American Memorial Park. Unity March demonstrators will call for just and rational local labor laws, for the extension of federal immigration law to the CNMI, and for improved immigration status for long-term alien residents.

Traffic Advisory
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving on Beach Road between Kilili Beach and American Memorial Park from 4:30pm and 9pm, as there are expected to be hundreds of demonstrators, including children, walking along the street and pathway up to Quartermaster Road. Before 7pm, the Department of Public Safety will be closing the northbound lane of Beach Road just after Quartermaster Road, and Unity Marchers will move into the streets up to American Memorial Park.

Transportation
Transportation will be provided to and from the march for those who need it. Pick-ups will be at San Antonio basketball court and Garapan basketball court, beginning at 4pm.

People who are unable to march the entire length of the street from Kilili Beach to American Memorial Park are encouraged to ride in the Unity March convoy, or to simply head straight to the American Memorial Park to meet with other demonstrators and participate in the closing ceremony.

Local Musicians to Perform
Local musicians Steve Sablan and Floyd Lim from the Big Beats have volunteered to perform throughout the march to keep up the spirits of the demonstrators. Other musicians have also been invited to perform.

In the Evening, Rain or Shine
All participants are asked to bring water and flashlights. Umbrellas are also advised. The Unity March will take place rain or shine.

Placards and Banners
Placards and banners have been prepared for the march. Participants are also invited to bring their own placards and banners indicating the message(s) they wish to convey, the organizations they are representing, etc. Organizers only ask that all signs promote the spirit of unity and peaceful expression.

Expected Participants
Bangladeshi Community,
Bicol Association,
Business owners,
Carolinians,
Chamorros,
Children,
Chinese Community,
Dekada,
Federal and local government officials,
Foreign national workers,
Human Dignity Movement,
Investors,
Japanese Community,
Korean Association,
Local attorneys,
Micronesians and other Pacific Islanders,
MOVER,
Off-island supporters,
Permanent residents,
PILCOWA,
Refugees,
Retirees,
Social workers and advocates,
Students,
Teachers,
Thai Association,
United Filipino Organization,
U.S. citizens,
Various professional associations,
Various religious groups, and
Many other individuals and organizations of diverse backgrounds, all unified by a desire to improve the immigration and labor system for the fair protection and long-term benefit of all workers and businesses in the CNMI.

To Contribute
Businesses or individuals interested in making in-kind donations of water, trash bags, banners, placards, paint supplies, and other materials may contact Ed Propst at 483-7361.

To Volunteer
Individuals interested in volunteering to assist at the aid stations, to pass out water, ribbons, etc., or to assist with ensuring traffic safety, particularly trained individuals such as security guards, JROTC/ROTC officers, and the Boy Scouts may contact Conrad Ocampo at 286-8625. The Red Cross will be providing logistical support for aid stations.

Individuals interested in volunteering to drive participants to and from the Unity March may contact Wendell at 483-9494.

For More Information
Please contact Ed Propst at 483-7361; Tina Sablan at 483-3935; Boni Sagana at 484-0507; or Stephen Woodruff at 235-3872.

***

Thanks very much!

Tina Sablan

Non-Controversial Post

2007-12-05T22:55:00.001+10:00

Can we all agree that Angelo Villagomez is a deplorable, self-centered, self-absorbed, egotistical, hate mongering, ignorant, insecure, piece of crap with very limited brain power and little to no social skills and that the community should pity him rather than hate him?

Saipan's Most Disturbed Blogger

2007-12-05T10:24:00.000+10:00

So I have been thinking... yes I know that is pretty unheard of. I have been reading the recent postings on Middle Road, Brad's, Bruce's and Angelo's Blogs and what I have been reading is beyond disturbing. I would have thought that Bruce couldn't stoop any lower than his feeble attempt at assisting in the passage of the SCA but I was wrong. He has recently posted this statement on his blog which is taken out of context and at this point I can care less:

"Maybe if they are lucky, protest march organizers will get a small act of violence to splash on front pages. "

He has also made other comments on other blogs basically down the same line of hoping that a violent event occurs during this peaceful march.

I do hope that he is the recipient of any violence that ever occurs in the CNMI.

Brad has also made some comments and blog posts about the upcoming march and his may have been influenced by Saipan's Most Disturbed Blogger [Angelo] and Bruce. He has made some comments about one of the people participating in the march and even posted a poll that pits him against Martin as an indicator of support for the march.

Bruce has also said that the march is a futile attempt that won't generate any results. I wonder how he of all people became an expert on diagnosing futile attempts at anything. Remember this is the same guy that championed the SCA. What a buffoon.

I believe that all of the hate based attacks on Boni are nothing more than an attempt by people to discredit this march. It is not working and from what I have seen is doing more to tarnish their own images rather than Boni's.

Some of the comments that have been written alluded to Boni collecting funds in exchange for greencards. Others have stated that he is unemployed and living off Dekada dues. The most recent one by Bruce states that Boni could not be well off unless he was stealing money in order to purchase a house in the Philippines and eat in the CNMI.

What makes this even more disturbing is that their comments have been challenged and most have been proven unwarranted and misleading. Dekada has not charged a fee to it's members for the past 3 years. No one listed above has spoken to Boni personally and have no idea other than their self made gossip about him.

Saipan's Most Disturbed Blogger, after being given proper information regarding all of this, has recently chosen to post yet another disgusting blog. This time disgracing the March itself.

Feel free to read his blog post dated today. Here is my comment response to him (in case he decides to censor it):

"You are the one that has painted yourself into a corner. You are rambling
on about something that you obviously know little or nothing about.

This is not a march of Filipinos vs Locals. You saying that is what will
plant that disgusting seed in people's minds. You have serious issues. You are
bitter about your current place in the CNMI and you are trying to wreak havoc on
a great movement.

As it stands now there are a multitude of ethnicities included in
this march. You wouldn't know because you have sat in your hovel and created
your own version of reality. There are various Japanese, Korean, Thai,
Bangladeshi, Chinese, Filipino, Chamorro, Palauan, Carolinian, etc. groups,
business owners, employees all locking arms in support of this march.

This is not a race based issue and it does take into consideration both
local and non-residents. The main focal point of the march is the recently
enacted Local Labor Law. This law affects everyone (all damn ethnicities). You
should read it before you start spewing your nonsense. The findings in that law alone are enough to make anyone’s stomach turn.

Boycott Porky’s!

PP

PS: If your recent posts are nothing more than an attempt to garner
comments in your little online competition world than I regret that I have added
to your blog."

I do hope that the majority of the public that peruse these blogs is intelligent enough to see through their crap. I will be at the march on Friday and I encourage all of the people in the CNMI to be there with me.

Remember there were times in our country when women had limited rights, people were enslaved due to the color of their skin, people were attacked based on their sexual preference. Things can change.

"You must be the change you

wish to see in the world."
Mahatma Ghandi

Come Walk With Me

2007-12-05T09:25:00.000+10:00

The March.

If the Shoe Fits... Let 'em Wear It..

2007-12-04T15:17:00.000+10:00

So good ol' McGinnis (Stanley) was at it in the paper again today. Once again trying to justify his waste of taxpayer dollars passing a resolution to chastise Ron H. for his satirical letter to the editor. The one thing that stood out of this pile o' crap was the fact that he inferred that this statement was aimed directly at him:

"until our feeble-minded, crooked, shameless, public representatives see the futility of enslaving half of our adult population and get down on their knees (something they do have some expertise in) and surrender on the subject of slavery in the commonwealth."

Well, if he inferred that he was one of these "feeble-minded, crooked, shameless, public representatives " then I guess he outted himself in defense against this statement.

Optimistic... or Insane? HOTD

2007-11-28T10:59:00.000+10:00

"Fitial: Full recovery ahead"

A Nursing School set up shop to train nurses. This "college" is set up in a former hotel and nurses will be able to get certified in 11 months.

While I think it is good that a business is opening I think it is a long shot to use this as an indicator that our CNMI economy is now on the upswing.

I would love to see any forecast as to the amount of money that will come to the CNMI gov't from this project. I am assuming they have a QC of some type that will minimize or eliminate most taxes. I am also assuming that the building is on Public Land and that fees for that are at around the 1% of fair market value to DPL. I am assuming that the Nurses will be housed at the facility (no rental income for other community members). I am assuming that most nurses will come from abroad, get certified and then leave so no real income generated by a newly created working member of the community.

Think the fever may be messing with the governors long term vision.

New Gift Ideas!!!

2007-11-27T14:52:00.000+10:00

NEW ITEMS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. CLICK HERE!

Stocking Stuffers? Kris Kringle? Wedding Gift?

World Society for the Animal Protection Rep on Island!

2007-11-27T12:53:00.000+10:00

Talk about timing.

Maybe Bruce can invite her over to the Canton Cages for an up close and personal with his supplier.

There is a good story that may interest him on the WSPA site:

http://www.wspa-international.org/campaigns.asp?campaignType=21

For the Love of Goats!

2007-11-25T23:39:00.000+10:00

First Mr Bateman posts a blog speaking of bestiality and now he is condoning animal cruelty.

I wouldn't be as upset if I hadn't seen his image on the PAWs website?! Hypocrisy at it's finest.

I wonder if he is trying to corral all of the kids and get them into his cages?

UPDATE:

You may not want to do that Bruce: http://imkierkegaard.blogspot.com/2006/02/update-foster-parents-who-caged.html

Happy Customer Photo!

2007-11-20T16:02:00.000+10:00

Just got this emailed to me today from one of my first satisfied customers :-)

Send me photos of you with your "Boycott Porky's" items.

Headline of the Day & Quote of the Day

2007-11-15T13:54:00.000+10:00

HTD: Fitial calls for Benedetto's head

QTD: “I confess to some personal bias here-Representative Kaipat is my niece. She deserved better. Mr. Benedetto deserves not to be reappointed,” Fitial said.

Commentary: Stop picking on my niece!

Newpaper Quote of the Day!

2007-11-14T13:26:00.000+10:00

As I peruse the various local papers I am struck daily with quotes that simply stun me. I must say that today's quote is also from a blog post.

QTD: "While I am sympathetic to their individual plight, and speak from the privileged perch of white male American, there is something unsavory about the desperate efforts of many Filipinos to flee their own country." [emphasis added]

From Mr. Turbitt's Blog/Column

One thing that added to my frustrations was the comments that people left on this blog post. One said that Jeff had hit the mark regarding aliens. Another said that they agreed with his concise analysis. Another mentioned it was a nice piece.

Nice piece?

Hit the mark?

In regards to the "unsavory" efforts of the "Filipinos" to "flee" their country statement Mr. Turbitt made, I have a few thoughts and questions.

What of those aboard the Mayflower? This too was “unsavory” in Mr. Turbitt's book? How odd that we celebrate their one-way departure and their landing in America with a nice savory cooked turkey in just a few days.

What too of the inscription on that lady's statue off New York? “Unsavory” as well?

What too of Mr. Turbitt that is here in Saipan? “Unsavory” for he has left his “home”?

There is nothing unsavory in my book about individuals relocating. Whether or not they have intentions of returning from where they came from and regardless of their individual reasons for leaving (be it due to lack of jobs, lack of food supply, disease, persecution, etc.).

The indigenous people of these islands many years back made a trip from a distant point and landed here in Saipan. They made this their home. Many did not return. Every day others from all across the world land on Saipan and set in their roots. They too make this their home.

Not every individual is nationalistic. It is not a duty of an individual to be such. To each his own.

I do not think you hit the mark in regards to aliens.

I was very disheartened by your remarks.

I guess what maybe savory in your book would be a group of "Filipinos" boarding a vessel and coming to Saipan. Then upon landing overthrowing the government and raising a new flag. Or perhaps had the Pilgrims decided to work for the Native Americans rather than taking their land would have been "unsavory".

I will not even touch on the "privileged perch of white male American" statement Mr. Turbitt made as it just screams "WTF".

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

"The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus. inscribed on the Statue of Liberty

Boycott Porky's!

PP

Not Enough Time in the Day to Bitch!

2007-11-14T13:01:00.000+10:00

I am swapped with things I would like to look into. I am looking over the newly enacted Labor Law of 2007. This is an eyeful.

I am also trying to figure out the regulations and laws pertaining to the absentee voting process in the CNMI. I have found so many discrepancies in the laws it is mind boggling that they had passed originally. Here is an example:

1 CMC § 6213(a) is amended to read as follows:
“(a) To be counted, an absentee ballot shall be postmarked not later than 10 days from the date of election and be received by the Commission not later ~~than seven days after~~ 12:00 noon on the date of election. If the Commission is using a post office box for the receipt of absentee ballots, it shall remove all absentee ballots contained in the box on and no later ~~than fourteen days after~~ 12:00 noon on the election date and such ballots shall be deemed to have been received within the deadline.

(1) Commencing with the date absentee ballots are first sent out until ~~seven days after~~ the 12:00 noon on the date of election, no less than two persons shall go to the post office, one of whom shall be designated by the Commission chairperson and the other of whom shall be designated by the Executive Director, to collect absentee ballots.

(2) The reply envelopes shall not be opened but shall be marked as provided in subsection (b) and deposited in a locked ballot box until processed by the Commission pursuant to subsections (c) through (h) seven days after the election.”

c. 1 CMC § 6213(h) is amended to read as follows:
“(h) The returned envelopes marked 'OK', together with the application attached, shall be delivered by the Commission to the accounting and tabulation committee ~~seven days after~~ on the day of the election, to be tabulated by the accounting and tabulation committee.”

There are so many things that scream "WTF" in this one section of the amended code.

I also wanted to look into who qualifies to receive and submit an absentee vote. How are the absentee ballots cross-checked to determine that the voter did not physically vote at a polling location on the day of the election and then also submit an absentee ballot (what precautionary measures are in place?). I have first hand accounts of voters who went to the polling places on Saturday and their names were not manually crossed off the computer print out listing. I fear that the names of absentee voters also appeared on these lists. What would stop someone from voting physically and then also mailing in an absentee ballot. A simple check would be to ensure that every individual that entered the polls on Saturday had their name crossed out on the computer generated listing (and initialed by the voter. As I did). Then when you receive the 1000 or so absentee ballots simply cross check the print out and determine if the person already voted on Saturday at a physical location. Not rocket science, however if the names were not being crossed of then it throws a major wrench into any cross checking procedure.

I am also still trying my best to stay on top of the Federal Senate and House Bills regarding CNMI immigration.

So much to do and so little time.

Ron, AIM HIGHER!

2007-11-13T15:50:00.000+10:00

It seems Ron may have shook the hive with his letter to the editor. I have heard people say that the FBI needs to intercede and that Ron's advocating graffiti is awful.

I understand Ron's frustrations. The only question I have is why a movement for this one cause? Why not a movement that address the real problem? Our Government.

Now I will be clear (I know the Federal Prisons are Club Meds but I still don't feel like going to one anytime soon. Maybe after I turn 60). I am not advocating a Coup. I am questioning why Ron wouldn't have.

Why not call the citizens to take the government? Why not call for a Coup d'état?

How many people would be willing to support it? Would non-resident workers aid in a Coup? Is the public at that point yet? If not, at what point do we break?

I will write more on this in my next post. I am going to research a bit more on what I can say on the blogosphere and still be covered under the basic right to freedom of speech :-)

Boycott Porky's!

PP

Just In Time For X-mas! * UPDATED*

2007-11-08T07:56:00.001+10:00

Many have asked for it and who would I be to deny them.

Click here for: The Official "Boycott Porky's" Merchandise!

What better way to show your support than a customized "Boycott Porky's" Hat or T-shirt or Button or...

UPDATE (11/10/07) : WOW! I have sold 3 T-Shirts and 1 G-string to 2 satisfied customers. Let me know what other items you guys might want. I will have yard sign Billboards available by Monday. Feel free to pick up a few and just swap out any of those "YES on Casino" Signs that may still be lingering around out there.

Censored again. For the love of Goats.

2007-11-06T09:44:00.002+10:00

Well add another to the sites that have censored my comments.

It appears that Mr. Bateman is hurting something terrible right now. His bar had a pathetic showing on Halloween and this last weekend was the slowest since he took the reins on the place. Top that off with the fact that his hopes for a lucrative consultant job with NMDIC just feel through his hands after the vote tally and you will understand the mental situation he is presently in.

Nothing displays his condition more than this post here:

I was wondering why a guy that hides himself behind an alias would be so obsessed, yes I think that word conveys the correct and specific malady, about a political initiative. There is only one plausible reason I can come up with and that is deceit via cover up. When his true identity is known, it will become plainly and absolutely obvious why you see all the running around in circles, pulling the hair out screaming 'propaganda' at the top of his lungs (okay fingertips) that Pee Pee boy aka Phlegmatic Playdough aka 13 different anonymous posters with the same classless writing style exhibits. You will then see what his true motivations are and what his true affiliations were and are. Thus his burning desire to keep his identity secret at all costs. Thus his obsession with the Saipan Casino Act. So I got down to doing a little cross checking and found, not his true identity yet, but his family tree so it is narrowed down considerably now. I have heard from a respected source that Pee Pee's Mom is a sodomite and does it with goats. Yes, goats. We're not talking merino sheep here we’re talking Billy Goat Gruff, cloven hoofed, smelly, shaggy goats. Not satyrs (as the family historian likes to pretend). The woman actually fornicates with ahem, should I say it again (?) goats, according to this reliable source. Here, go to his own site and check it out RIGHT HERE

I just read his column in the paper today. Rather than writing all that nonsense and the above post he could have simply come out and said "I am sorry. I was stupidly lured into the whole SCA thing for personal gain without regard for the public as a whole."

I did respond to the post from Bateman above only to wake in the morning and discover he has censored me. It is his blog and that is his prerogative. I will however attempt to paraphrase my response here:

Do you know why Plato is much cooler than Bruce? It's because of the goats. Ancient Greeks were all about goats. If it wasn't for goats, there wouldn't have even been any Greek gods. Zeus, the king of the gods, was actually taken care of when he was a baby by the goat Amaltheia when he was hiding from his old man Cronus in Crete. Zeus liked her so much he put her in the stars as Capricorn. He even borrowed one of her horns which became the cornucopia, the horn of plenty. We taught him everything he knew and then he taught the rest of them. This is the main reason why Greek gods are more fun and cooler to hang out with than any others. They're also less self righteous and bloodthirsty. Did you ever see a bloodthirsty or self righteous goat? The Greek god Pan? Part goat, baby! And did you know that the word tragedy comes from the Greek words for "goat song?" Greek drama grew out of the festival of Dionysus, god of wine, who had a thing for goats. His buddies were satyrs which were part...guess what? Goat.Greeks love goat meat. We use goat skin to hold our wine. I can go on and on.

It is a pity that Bruce has been so damaged by this ordeal.

It is when things are at their worst that the true character of a person is revealed.

Henceforth I will post all censored comments from the Pork Site here.

Boycott Porky's!

PP

For those just tuning in...

2007-11-06T07:00:00.000+10:00

If you haven't noticed yet, there are a couple new images on the right side of this blog. Thank you Lil' Hammerhead for the "official supporter" image.

If anyone wonders how it got to this point, feel free to peruse this links (pay careful attention to the comment section --- mine specifically --- you will notice I was being far from rude):

Here is my first post regarding SCA and Mr. Turbitt's and Bruce's columns - this was dates Sept 16th (I was banned and censored for shedding light on how some people may misconstrue these columns. Jeff banned me from his site and changed his tune. Bruce has since called my mom a goat f&cker and began censoring my comments as well):

http://turbittj.blogspot.com/2007/09/casinos-not-poker-rooms-mv-3.html

And these are from Bruce's Site:

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6089785680144928412&postID=1127960346162540451

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6089785680144928412&postID=8868555894032219311

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6089785680144928412&postID=7273682693714345070

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6089785680144928412&postID=1648235696190670915

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6089785680144928412&postID=1210228801534564959

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6089785680144928412&postID=3753441819699610411

And this blog post is the one that "made it easy" for me to say yes to the boycott:

http://saipanuvian.blogspot.com/2007/10/sour-grapes-for-tuesday-october-23rd.html

And a few more (at this point I had had enough):

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6089785680144928412&postID=7252221048016518079

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6089785680144928412&postID=946703578816599152

And this was his latest installment (he deleted my comment :-)):

http://saipanuvian.blogspot.com/2007/11/sort-of-makes-sense-now.html

Much Love Bruce!

Boycott Porky's!

The Pig Act is Dead.

Long Live the Goat!

Duty Done

2007-11-03T08:10:00.001+10:00

I have submitted my vote.

Best of luck Bruce! I hope you get what you deserve. Thanks for all of your hardwork!

Boycott Porky's!

Commonwealth Employment Act of 2007.

2007-11-01T13:25:00.001+10:00

I know you all have been waiting for it so here it is. Click here to download the Commonwealth Employment Act of 2007. It has been getting much press since it first came out.

It will take me some time to go over everything but I am determined to do so. Until then I will refrain from commenting on the analysis that has been given from both sides.

I do hope that the Legislature gives the public a chance to review this bill and holds a public hearing to get some feedback from the people they are representing and stop with the political games.

Saipan Casino Act for Dummies

2007-11-01T00:10:00.001+10:00

Today's Marianas Variety has a very thorough analysis of the Saipan Casino Act. Just another addtion to the many well thought out pieces that have been written over the last few weeks.

I encourage everyone to read the Act and all of the breakdowns that have been published in papers and in comments and blogs.

Here is a link to today's.

Tina sure doesn't keep her letters under any type of number of words cap.

Boycott Porky's!

PP

Update: It is much easy to read it on her blog www.tinasablan.com/forum

Big Props to Tommy!

2007-10-31T20:41:00.000+10:00

Tommy Remengesua Jr. Recognized by Time Magazine as and Environmental Hero

More Lies & Disception From the Pro-SCA Folks

2007-10-31T15:16:00.000+10:00

So they went from this : http://www.tinasablan.com/forum/?p=21

to this:

So I guess they have been backed so far into a corner that they have nothing left to do then pretend to be me.

If you happen to see a comment posted anywhere in the blogsphere that doesn't Jive with what I have been saying on my blog then simply click on the name link "pragmatic plato". If it doesn't link back to this site then it is a proponent of the SCA masquerading as me. Fitting it is Halloween after all.

It is easy to tell the fake Plato he is posting the same idiotic BS that Bruce has been spewing.

Happy Halloween All!

Boycott Porky's!

PP

Best Blog Comment of the Day!

2007-10-31T11:52:00.000+10:00

http://www.tinasablan.com/forum/?p=13#comment-419

Pete on 31 October, 2007 at 8:42 am Comment ID #419

"I’ve been tempted to vote “Yes” on the Casino Initiative solely because I abhor the pontificating of Ambrose (I love me; I think I’m grand. When I go to the movies, I hold my hand) Bennett.And while I think that La Fiesta would be an ideal spot for two upscale casinos - one at La Fiesta 1 and 1 at La Fiesta 3, with restaurants and other non gaming activities in the middle- this current initiative is so full of holes it’s making my swiss cheese jealous.So I’ll be voting “NO” to this initiative and “YES” for Tina Sablan on November 3."

A Call for a Boycott of Porky's!

2007-10-30T02:00:00.000+10:00

BOYCOTT PORKY'S! The only thing right about this place is the name. None more fitting could describe the peice of shit bruce bateman is.

BOYCOTT PORKYS!

Why???

http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=73744&cat=3

Glen, Lil, Jeff, et al ... that have said that I was being harsh, yes I am!

This is infuriating.

FROM THE PORK'S MOUTH: When it comes time to mark your ballot inside that closed voting booth, you must vote for those persons and initiatives that have the best chance to improve your lot in life and that of your family and country. “No” doesn't improve anything. “No” is just a blind cry against change. I will vote “Yes” for the Saipan Casino Act because I think it is in my family's best self-interest to have a better economy. I believe it is in your families' best self-interest to do so as well so I ask you to please vote “Yes” this coming Saturday.

And not one attempt to address even one concern or question.

GO TO HELL! YOU MONEY GRUBBING SCUM!

I will boycott you on priciple and I will encourage other to as well.

"Yes, I passed that terrible bill. Why? Well, why not?"

2007-10-28T21:58:00.000+10:00

“I really didn't have too much time to review the bill and submit my comments because I was told that it would be calendared one day before. It was a crammed review. .I'm sure if I had more time I would've come up with more but there were pressure-internal and external pressure-to try and get that bill out,” he said.

Are you kidding me? Should this be a satisfactory explanation for pumping out crap legislation. If more time is needed then demand more time. What the hell is going on up there.

“I don't feel very comfortable with the bill. But with my amendments, I feel a lot better. I'm still not satisfied that it's the product that we need to put out, simply because there are so many contradictions on the bill, so many flaws, so many things that I do not subscribe to,” he said.

But he will give it the thumbs up and send it to the House and hope that they review and ask to sit down and discuss it. If they decide to just go with it and pass it then to the Gov's office it goes. We will never learn.

Read the whole story here: AND WE PUT THESE PEOPLE UP THERE?!

Best Headline of the Day

2007-10-28T21:35:00.000+10:00

"Atalig stabbed Senate in the back"

So sad it is almost humorous. So let me see if I get this straight.

Reyes dealt with Atalig when drafting legislation to extend but limit the number of non-resident contract workers that CUC can hire. It appears that he dealt with him under the pretext that Atalig's company would do the manpower logistics.
Atalig did not agree with Reyes and the Senate lowering the number of non-res that CUC could hire.
Reyes and Atalig spoke about the issue and they arrived at an understanding that 8 non-res would be allowed under the Senate legislation.
Atalig decided to try his luck with the House and wrote a letter to the House requesting that they amend the Bill when it arrives on the floor.
Reyes found out about Atalig going to the House and cried foul. How dare Atalig approach the House in an attempt to get his way?
Reyes now irate adds a provision into the Senate bill to exclude any manpower agency with pending claims against them (Remember this excludes any company with claims against them. Not convictions). Obviously Reyes does not believe in the innocent until proven guilty philosophy.

So what is it the makes me so upset? The fact that Reyes was so tight with Atalig when drafting up legislation that should have been focused more on the plight of CUC and their needs? The fact that Atalig's company it appears was already given the manpower contract as implied by this statement from Reyes (where is the opening bidding process):

“I talked to him before we went to Rota and also talked to him on Rota informing him that we already consented to authorize not 20 of his employees, as we we're going to limit it to just eight, and he agreed. He wanted nine but I told him 'no.' He said to add one more, but I told him 'no!' The limit is eight and he consent[ed] to it,” said Reyes.

The fact that they would act so petty and with such a direct personal attack (on one company) when drafting up our public laws? The fact that he openly admitted all of this to the Tribune reporters?

PP

Learn Something New Everyday

2007-10-28T19:34:00.000+10:00

It has been brought to my attention that I was not thorough enough on my initial readings of the SCA. I seemed to have overlooked a major caveat.

I have mentioned before that should this Act pass it could only be amended or repealed in the future by the same process that brought it into law (Local Initiative and a 2/3 favored vote within the third senatorial district).

Perhaps I was so steamed byt hte time I got to Article X of the Saipan Casino Act that my vision was blurred and my mind was overheated.

I WAS WRONG.

If this Saipan Casino Act becomes law (garnering the necessary 8,300 or so yes votes) it can only be amended by approval of NMD registered voters in the Third Senatorial District.

Article X, Section 8. General – Amendment. Any proposed amendment to the “Saipan Casino Act” shall be approved or disapproved by the NMD registered voters only in the Third Senatorial District through local initiative.

You hear that Bruce? That mean if you vote yes on this and then feel something should be amended you are Shit outta luck. You would not be allowed to vote on it.

Furthermore, at the moment the Election Office does not have a listing of registered NMD voters. This information is not gathered when an individual registers to vote, nor should it be. How on earth would we even be able to verify NMD of 12,500 registered voters? Genealogy studies of each and every individual? Just take their word on it and only check into one that people question? One of your grandparents would have to have been domiciled in the CNMI prior to 1950 and have been a TT citizen. Good luck with the paperwork on that.

I wonder how much it would cost to put that list together. I wonder how much it would cost to defend this clause in courts.

This Act gets better as each day goes by.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow morning for Harry's Show on the various aspects of the provisions contained within the SCA.

Boycott? Is It a Form of Freedom of Speech?

2007-10-25T12:22:00.000+10:00

I have been mulling over another thing in regards to the Saipan Casino Act. Specifically, Bruce Bateman's Pro stance on the issue and his weekly preachings in support of it without ever once addressing the many concerns with the Saipan Casino Act itself.

Rather than analysing the Act and putting out any concerns that have been raised (Public Land, Unregulated Monopoly, Initial Funding, Legal Problems with the Act itself, etc) he has opted to continue spewing the same old propaganda in support of the Act and continued attacking those with questions and concerns on a personal level.

So that being said, should I try and start a Boycott of his Bar?

I first heard this the other day from a friend. I was headed out to have a few drinks and places to hit were being thrown out. Porky's came up and a person I was with said, "Hell No! I am boycotting that place." I was thrown aback.

I am a staunch supporter of freedom of speech. Having grown up in Saipan it was very disturbing to me that people who spoke their minds would often times be penalized with some sort of ostracizing on a personal or business level. I quickly told the group I was with that this may not be the "right" thing to do. I told them just because Bruce has a different stance on a public issue then you do should not be cause to inflict financial harm on him via a boycott.

I argued my position well and they all resolved not to boycott the place but reiterated the fact that they were upset with his position on the SCA.

After thinking on the matter a bit more and after posting numerous comments on Bruce's blog regarding his stance on the SCA I have begun to wonder if I was right in not endorsing a Boycott of Porky's.

Perhaps it was the premise for the Boycott that was wrong and not the boycott itself. What I mean is, Why not Boycott Porky's, not for the fact that Bruce supports the SCA, but Boycott it until he allays the public concerns and questions regarding the many facets of the Act that appear to be extremely detrimental to Saipan.

I mean he is publicly supporting it in his weekly columns, at debates, in conversations, and so forth and yet he never tackles the heart of the matter.... the Saipan Casino Act itself. In doing so I believe he is directly threatening the well-being of myself and those living in Saipan. Would I ever offer dinner to a burglar that was looting my house?

This is a very interesting conundrum.

In my opinion Bruce had jumped the gun and blindly embraced Casinos in Saipan before ever reading the Act (Just as Mr. Turbitt had). I believe he came under attack from those opposed to the Saipan Casino Act and lashed out in defense. He may now have so embraced his stance in favor of it that there (in his mind) is no going back. If this is the case then he is putting the island at risk and jeopardizing all those living in Saipan by spewing his propaganda. Why should I in turn assist him financially while he continues to harm me financially (taking my tax dollars to pay for this commission, taking our land at $1/year, etc.) without ever feeling obligated to explain away the many concerns or at least let us see what he sees in regards to these concerns. The "let's take a gamble" argument is crap.

What do you think?

PP (on the fence.... to Boycott Porky's or not to.)

Do I hear a "YES"?

2007-10-25T11:52:00.000+10:00

Lil Hammerhead pointed something out the other day that has been really getting to me. She said that it is so odd that as soon as a conversation regarding the Casino Act starts to focus on the provisions of the act itself all of the Proponents quickly tuck tail and run.... usually tossing a few choice personal stabs before ducking out.

Why is this?

This blog actually started out indirectly because of the Saipan Casino Act. I had posted a comment on Mr. Turbitt's blog after he ran his column praising Casinos. to make a long story short, he banned and censored my comments when i told him that the public may infer that he was in support of the Saipan Casino Act. I also asked him if he had even seen the Act before running the column in the local paper. His response was unprovoked personal attacks resulting in him censoring my comments and banning me from his blog. My only point I was trying to get through was that he may want to specify that he is in support of Gambling and not the SCA if that was the case. Turns out a month later he seems to be singing that tune now... go figure.

I still don't understand why he lashed out in such a manner. If he ever posts the deleted comments the public can read through them and see that he was overly defensive and was reacting like a cornered cat.

But let me get back to my initial point. It appears that no matter what blog I hop onto that is dealing with the subject of the Saipan Casino Act, the proponents keep pushing these false promises in support of the act. As soon as I post a concern or question directly related to the provisions contained within the Casino Act they shell up and all goes completely quiet.

Here are a few blog examples:

http://www.tinasablan.com/forum/?p=5#comment-339
http://www.saipanwriter.blogspot.com/ (multiple instances on this blog)
http://saipanuvian.blogspot.com/2007/10/sour-grapes-for-tuesday-october-16th.html
http://saipanuvian.blogspot.com/2007/10/sour-grapes-for-tuesday-october-9th.html

Many other blog chains exist online and they all follow the same trend.

The only explanation I have is that those in support of the Act blindly embraced it without ever reading it. After coming under heat and trying their darnedest to argue their points they read the Act and found out that they were completely off-base in supporting it. Rather than come forward and just admit that they no longer support the Act itself they stick their heads in the sand like an ostrich. A few from time to time will shoot out nonsensical comments still preaching support but with no factual basis and still with no acknowledgement what-so-ever to the concerns and questions that have been raised.

Their is another possibility. Perhaps they did change their tune and decided to speak up and inform the public that they were no longer in support of the Saipan Casino Act. Perhaps that news go out to the NMDIC Mafia and they have bound and gaged them and thrown them into the back of a truck and driven them out to Marpi.

I guess what I am trying to get at is can anyone at all that is still in support of voting Yes on the Saipan Casino Act please step forward and address the numerous concerns that have been raised by myself and many others? Can any one of them address the damn Act itself?

I Love a Good Analogy

2007-10-25T11:49:00.000+10:00

Just read a comment post that compared the citizens of our commonwealth to a bunch of individuals running in circles through the jungle blindfolded. I love to use analogies and this one is spot on:

http://www.tinasablan.com/forum/?p=5#comment-339

Enjoy

Your Computer Minute - Tech Talk - II

2007-10-18T02:48:00.000+10:00

Ok this one is more like a Computer Second.

Just found this kewl Google BlogSearch Engine:

http://blogsearch.google.com/blogsearch?hl=en

I am having loads of fum searching blogs from all over the world. It is cross blogform (will search a variety of differnt blog sites (blogspot, wordpress, etc.) .

Enjoy.

The Saipan Casino Act Conspiracy

2007-10-15T15:25:00.000+10:00

So I have for a few weeks now been wondering what is going on in regards to this Saipan Casino Act and the heated debates we are seeing on both sides of the issue. I was not very surprised that when mentioning Gambling in the CNMI it will rouse up a good debate. What has surprised me the most is the way these debates have gone.

I have read the letters tot he editor, visited the PRO and CON web blogs, read comments and posts on various forums, personally spoken to people on both sides of the fence, etc. The thing that surprised me the most (and was the most alarming to me me) was that the PRO side almost never referenced or acknowledged any clause or provision actually contained within the SCA itself. Even more ludacris they would shun any debate dealing with exact provisions or the SCA initiative. They instead have been staunchly touting the SCA passage as a way for the CNMI to gain extreme wealth. They also speak loudly about how the passage of the SCA will kill the poker industry. They also speak of how this will save Govt Jobs and so on and so forth. Never once have I seen any of the proponents reference any clause within the Act that spells these benefits out.

How can people so blindly support something? I understand that their maybe a few people who will personally gain from the passage of this Act (7 Commissioners and Employees of NMDIC) but what of all the others?

Why would they purposely avoid looking at the SCA itself and instruct the voting populace to just blindly vote "yes" based on unproven, unfounded claims?

Why would they shun any question from a concerned voter that references any part of the SCA itself?

Why would they not want people to read and understand fully all of the provisions of the SCA?

I thought at first it was due to a strong influence by a few connected individuals who have already been given the head nod to have a Commissioners Seat ($4k/month and then readjust it themselves personally after 4 years) or perhaps one of the people who are connected personally to the relatively unknown NMDIC (Who is NMDIC? Does it exist?). I thought that perhaps their lobbying efforts were garnering so much public support and blind faith. I have seen this in the past. But I still was not conviced that this would be the root cause of a cluster group to so strongly and vehemently defend the SCA against any type of challenge or questioning.

There must be more to the SCA than I first saw (a few fat cats wanting my hard earned tax dollars to go to their mansions on the hill and fancy SUVs).

I think I have found it:

The PUBLIC LANDS PROVISION in the Saipan Casino Act. This provision has the strength and power to justify NMDIC pay top dollar to ensure that the SCA passes.

Here is the section in it's entirety:

ARTICLE XII - Section 8. Public Land. The Department of Public Land (DPL) or any future entity responsible for the administration of public lands in the Commonwealth, upon this Act becoming law and at the request of the NMDIC, shall issue public land to NMDIC. NMDIC shall hold leasehold interest to all public land issue by DPL and pay one dollar ($1.00) per year for the land or lands issue by DPL for as long as NMDIC is in business. The land or lands issue to NMDIC shall not be transferable. Upon dissolution of NMDIC, the land including all improvements shall revert back to DPL or its future named entity without cost.

If the SCA passes it will give NMDIC the rights to ALL PUBLIC LANDS at $1/year forever. That is right ANY AND ALL PUBLIC LANDS can be given to one for-profit corporation. The SCA does not state what the land can be used for. It does not state that it can not be sublet. It does not bar the NMDIC from doing anything at all with the land.

This is huge. There is no saving clause in the SCA that gives DPL the power to deny any request for land from NMDIC.

NMDIC can request ALL/ANY PUBLIC LAND in ANY DISTRICT. Yep Tinian and Rota too. There are no safeguards in place what so ever.

NMDIC will be the the sole lessee of ALL PUBLIC LANDS if they choose to request them. Why wouldn't they? They are a for-profit corporation. They will issue requests from the get go. They will amass all the public land. They will build whatever they want on the land and they will pay $1/year forever for it.

You may say that the this is no big deal. We can pass the SCA and if they do try this we can have the legislature amend the SCA to prevent this.

WE CAN'T. The legislature can not in anyway alter this Act once it is passed. In order to change it it would have to be through legislative initiative. The same drawn out process it is going through now.

This is INSANE.

Someone stop the madness.

You Are Gambling With My Children's Lives.

2007-10-13T18:53:00.000+10:00

I have stumbled across what must be the most hot forum regarding the casino act online. Please Click on this link to it :

http://www.tinasablan.com/forum/?p=13

I will weigh in with more on the subject in the next posts. I have posted comments on the forum above. I encourage everyone to ask questions and use this forum and mine to create dialogue.

Let the people talk.

Your Computer Minute - Tech Talk

2007-09-28T23:20:00.000+10:00

I will try and do a techie post at least once a month (maybe once a week). Seeing as how my day job has me dealing with software and hardware all day why on earth would I want to spend my free time doing this? Well, maybe I can get syndicated and slide in a few shots at Mr. Turbitt in print in the Tribune. And, hell, I more than likely will be doing this post on the clock anyhow.

Today’s Topic: Feed Readers (aka Feed Aggregators) - An Avid Bloggers Wet Dream Come True

What is a Feed Reader?

"In computing, a feed aggregator, also known as a feed reader or simply as an aggregator, is client software or a Web application which aggregates syndicated web content such as news headlines, blogs, podcasts, and vlogs in a single location for easy viewing."
~ Wikipedia

If you are like me, you spend quite a long time hopping from one blog to the next in order to find out if there are any new posts. An older shortcut would have been saving the blogs you frequent in your favorites or adding a bookmark of some sort within your browser of choice. While this makes it a bit easier to jump from blog to blog, you must still scroll through to see if there are any updates to each and every blog you visit. Comments within these blogs is a whole ‘nother story. To find out if there were any new comments posted since your last visit you have to remember how many comments were left the last time you stopped in and scroll through the blog looking for any of the "comments #" that has increased. This gets impossible if you have been away from a blog for any long period of time. Also, you may never see comments added to much older posts that do not show up on the main page of the blog site. I hope I have not lost you yet and that most bloggies can relate to this.

Well there is a very simple solution to this cumbersome procedure. Feed Readers have the ability to allow a user to consolidate all the blogs they would normally frequent into one easy access page (know as subscribing). That is right you can view all your favorite blog posts in one magazine-like online page.

"Blogger Nirvana" you say? Hold tight it gets better.

I know anyone that keeps tabs on more than 4 blogs will be thinking, "That would be Blog Post Overload". They may fear that they would be presented with a page full of contless old and new posts from the blogs that they decide to subscribe to. Fear not. Once you read a post you can mark it as read and it will no longer show on the page. Each time a new blog is posted on any of the blogs you subscribe to your Feed Reader page will automatically be updated (by the fairy blogger).

What this means is that you can now go to your Feed Reader online and it will present you with all updated blog posts (or ones you have not read) from all the sites you fancy.

"What about all the comments? You said it allows me to see all the updated comments within the blog?" you wail. This is true. Most blogs give the Feed Readers the ability to subscribe to the comments section as well. This allows you to see not only all update blog (or unread) posts on that one page but all updated comments as well.

No that I have sold you on the benefits and I have you drooling over this Feed Reader phenomenon, I know what little voice in your head is saying. "How much does it cost for this amazing service?" All this would normally run you around $39/month at your local Bloggers Buy retail store.... But if you act now and send me cash or check in the amount of just $38.99 This can all be yours. And for a limited time only the first 50 bloggers to purchase will also get a set of Ginsu blades....

Just kidding. The service is completely FREE.

There are many online Feed Reader services that allow you to sign up and start subscribing to your favorite blogs for Free. The one I use is Google's Feed Reader. Damn is there anything they don't do online? One of the neat features is that if you already have a Google Gmail account or Google Blogger account or Google Analyzer account, or Google Gbank account.... whoops, that’s right the Gbank service launches in Jan '08... then you can use your login name and password and log on immediately and start configuring your own personal Feed Reader.

Configuring it is as simple as browsing the internet.

Go to www.google.com/reader
Log in with your Gmail account
Hit the “add subscription” button
Type in pragmaticplato.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
Click “add”
And viola… the recent blog posts appear on the right side.

For comments do all the steps above but replace the URL in step 4 with the following: pragmaticplato.blogspot.com/feeds/comments/default . The most recent comments from that blog will now also appear on the right hand side.

Continue this process until you have added all the blogs you care to follow, replacing “pragmaticplato” with the blog name of your choice.

After you have added all your subscriptions and browsed through all the posts and comments on the right side, click the “mark all as read” button at the top. Then click the “all items” button and every time you visit your Feed Reader site only the new comments and posts from all of your subscriptions will show up.

If I have succeeded in completely confusing you there is a very easy to understand tutorial movie on the homepage of the Google Feed Reader site that will clear it all up for you.

That’s all for today folks. Feel free to post any comments or questions. Till next week …. Happy Blogging!

Unfiltered.

2007-09-28T17:42:00.000+10:00

Seeing as how this comment is getting lost in the flow at Saipanmiddleroad.blogspot.com I have decided to repost it here. I am very interested in what people may have to say on this issue. This is in regards to the heated controversy of having the Iranian President speak at Columbia. Many people have criticized this and said that he should not have been given him the stage.

I think that no one should be censored from speech. People liken him to Hitler. I say let him talk. People can listen and then come to their own decision on how they feel about him. I can come to my opinion without someone stopping me from listening for fear that I may not be able to handle what he has to say. Thank you for trying to protect us, but it truly is not necessary.

Who among us is so great that they have the right to decide these matters? Who is so perfect that they can cast such a large stone as one large enough to suppress the freedom of speech? Some have said that freedom of speech is limited to Americans. I can not believe that they feel that way. But that is their opinion and so be it. My opinion is that it is not limited. Speak. Question. Listen. Decide not to listen. Make up your own mind and stop worrying about filtering things for the masses.

If he is not welcome and people all believe what the press is reporting, if I am alone in believe that he should be allowed to say whatever he wants to, if all Americans believe he should not be given an audience then all they had to do was not show up. Quick easy simple solution. Obviously people showed up. Obviously the news covered it. Obviously they don't embrace the thought that he should not have been given an audience. How hypocritical is that that you say he should not be allowed to speak then go and watch him?

Here is my comment from Middle Road:

Pragmatic Plato said...
The homosexuality comment made up about 20 seconds of his entire forum. I personally feel it was slightly misinterpreted. I watched the entire forum last night (an unedited version). I have read interviews and backstories on him and seen him in two other interviews. He appears to be a very intelligent man. Many people's preconceived notions of who he is and what he believes in stem from misreported facts, spin, items taken out of context, etc.

I laughed at each and everyone of the questions that were asked of him after his speech. Each question was phrased with an attack and laced with information that may have not been accurate. I love the fact that he took a deep breath and entertained the questions none the less.

He was cordial, eloquent and poised. I often wonder how we as a country can so easily and blindly accept what mainstream media pumps out as truth. I also wonder why it is so hard for people to remove themselves from their own comfort zone and try and see things from another person's point of view.

Remember the US a few years back had slaves, committed hateful crimes against them, did not condone homosexuality, had massive amounts of crimes including death against homosexuals, aided iraq in administering the use of chemical weapons on iran, back isreal with support in a fight against the palistinian people, the only country to ever use a nuclear weapon in combat (not once but twice), continues to develop nuclear arms and test them, still has the death penalty and utilizes it, there are places in the U.S. in which homosexual acts are illegal and can be punished by imprisonment and fines, the list goes on and on.

Regarding the Homosexuality question, here is how our US Military sees homosexuality:

"US Military
Statute: US Code Title 10, Section 47, Subchaper X, Sec. 925. Art. 125. Sodomy.
Penalty: Court Martial
Classification: Felony
Restrictions: None
Enforcement: 106 members of the armed services were discharged during the 2000 fiscal year that ended September 30, 2000, for homosexual acts according to the Pentagon.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Statute
Section 47 - Uniform Code of Military Justice, Subchapter X, Punative Articles
Sec. 925. Art. 125. Sodomy

(a) Any person subject to this chapter who engages in unnatural carnal copulation with
another person of the same or opposite sex or with an animal is guilty of sodomy.
Penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense.

(b) Any person found guilty of sodomy shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. "

Major case of pot calling the kettle black? Chime in. Lets try and keep this related to the issue at hand and not turn it into another "you are anonymous so it doesn't matter" debate.

9/28/2007 10:39 AM

An Acceptable Form of Censorship - Self Censorship

2007-09-28T11:33:00.001+10:00

I noticed today that the self-proclaimed "best blog in Saipan" has put up barricades on general public access. I think this is a great move on his part. If you don't like public comments then why post publicly? It wouldn't be right for me to walk into someones house and start commenting about issues that are discussed. It would be right for me to chime in if a person is standing on the stage at a public forum. I think Mr. Turbitt should follow suit and do the same thing.

If the heat on your blog gets too intense close up shop and head home.

What do you think?

Newspaper Quote of the Day - And I Thought Socrates was Bad

2007-09-26T00:39:00.000+10:00

I don't even know where to begin with this one? For the first time in many many years I am at a loss for words.

...Japanese women in the deliciously slutty attire I’ve always appreciated...

- Mr. Turbitt

The quote appeared in today's installment from the educator's column. I must say the title of his blog has never seemed more appropriate than now. Hypocrisy at its finest. You make that statement in the same breath in which you fault MVA for its inability attracting tourist from Japan. I am not even in Japan, not even a woman... but Good Zeus Almighty, I am offended and I would think twice about ever visiting Saipan if I was.

It gets better, he goes on later in his column to state how Guam has erred in allowing Strip Clubs and Karaoke (EkGads.... not a singing joint) to set up shop in the tourist district. Please tell me I am not alone in being completely boggled by his train of thought and basic logical skills. Does he fear that the Strip clubs will compete against the "sluttily dressed Japanese Tourist" that he so adores?

Remember folks this is a publicly printed news column. Do chime in.

2007 Candidates Take Center Stage ... Online (My Takes)

2007-09-25T02:34:00.001+10:00

The following is a comment from Saipan Blogger's Site that I posted. I will post it here in case it gets censored... seeing as how me posting on his blog kind of begs to question the validity of the the "I am dead" line he flung at me.

The follwing is my take on the same 7 sites that Saipan Blogger visited and reviewed and my take on them.

DEAD MAN TALKING:

I pulled up Joe Camacho’s site and it isn't bad. it gives background on him. i wish it had a bit more on what he stand for and what his takes on the issues are. It appears he may still be putting it together. He does have contact info and a couple phone numbers for voters to call him at. He does have a link to his brochure. Great info about the new redistricting. He also talks a bit about his house to house visits and some community info. He also has an online “Donation” that tells you who to send the checks to.

Cinta's website on the other hand, the one Angelo gives the accolades to, has not been updated in 2 years. Do you seriously think that is better than websites that contain up-to-date info? Heck, if I followed this website I would think she is #9 on the ballot. Come on Angelo, I know she is a pal of yours but call it like you see it. Her outdated website has her “We did it” home page. It has a briefly summarized platform. Her resume. Her stance on issues… at least what it was prior to her winning a couple years ago (this I believe has changed). A bunch of Events that happened in 2005 (Angelo you can not seriously think that this was the BEST of all the websites). A ton of endorsements … from prior to the 2005 election (this needs to be updated… do they still support her?… perhaps but we as voters need to know). News from the years 2000 -2004. And lastly a contact form.

Rose has a bunch of photos and the normal vote for me and all the other “running mates” (I am assuming the other candidates under the same political party although her website never states to my knowledge what party that is.). It also has info about a charitable fund and extensive information about her family heritage and who she is related to. I think the site is visually appealing but underneath the façade just perpetuates the political status quo when it comes to voting. She also has a photo gallery. not sure what firefox browser Angelo is using. I downloaded the latest (for geek use only) Firefox browser and the site load and looked fine. There is a snippet of code that displays in the footer but not anything that would prevent you from viewing or navigating the site.

I differ again from your take in regards to Fred’s site. You only point out your issues with his URL and say you don’t want to comment on blogs. Fred’s site it is one of the few that contains all the basic elements I would be looking for in a site for any of the candidates. It has his background and resume, his platform and stance on issues (whether I stand with him or not), a blog for citizen’s commentary (a bit more activity here would be good), an event calendar, voter information, important links and his contact info. It seems to have up to date info. As with Rose’s site he does have a section for the familial connections… but such is the CNMI and there are voters who need to know who is mother-in-law is… I guess?

Tina’s site as Fred’s has all the necessary elements I believe are needed for a website about a candidate. She lists her background and contrary to what you say her resume is linked. She has an event calendar (seems to need some work as it is hard to see). She has a link to voter info and a sample 2007 precinct 1 ballot. There are links and various methods for people to contact her. She also has a blog and what a content filled one it is (I could not read through everything yet). She posts about all the issues that citizens have brought up in her meetings with them and what they have shared with her and then she gives a personal stance and comment on each and every issue. She actually has another blog that she also links to; the CNMI Forums site that she has been running for some time it appears. This blog has some good commentary on all things politico in the CNMI. I have been an avid reader (and commenter) of this blog for months. Her site is also very aesthetically pleasing. As for the Firfox compatibility issues, there was a minor one pixel shif ton the right hand side on the background image. Not enough to deem it unreadable. It only occured on the home page the other pages showed up fine.

Clyde’s site also has the main info voters should be looking for. It has is platform and stances on various issues. It has his background and links to news and other sites. Because he was once up no the hill, he also lists his past record of what he did up there for voters to peruse and decide if this is what they want to see more of. Surprisingly there is no Contact info that I could find.

Luis’ site is the only one with a David Lettermanesque Top Ten Reasons to Vote for Me on the home page. His Platform is brief but his past legislation page is very very very long. Again I will have to read over what legislation it is and if he was responsible for each piece or if it is legislation from the senate as a whole. EDIT: I took a peek … tons of resolutions commemorating and recognizing everything and a few resolution and laws to rename streets as well as a few others. He does proudly top list (by number of course…but still) legislation to grant $10 million bucks to the now defunct MPLA (we all know where that money really went). His site also has endorsements from community member (Friends of Angando)… though with only three he may want to switch this to a page of his extended (very extended) family. He also has photos and contact info. He is also on of the few with a contact phone #.

All in all, it is great to see the candidates put up information on the internet for the masses. Some of the factors that stood out to me are:

What issues they tackled. Were they touching on the big ones??
The depths to which the candidates personally addressed the issues. I wanted to see where they stood. Whether I stood with them or not.
What type of contact info they gave (a phone number means they want to speak to you… personally. Only 3 had listed numbers. I did not call to see if they all really worked)
Whether the site was currently updated
Did they flaunt family connections and prominent community member endorsements
Were they selling themselves or what they stood for (I can’t make this sound right… but I hope you get what I mean)

We need to really look at the candidates themselves this year and every election year henceforth. We need to contact these candidates. We need to talk to them. We need to find out if they truly are people we want representing us.

I will get off the soapbox. That is my take on the candidate websites. If there are other candidates out there who have sites that I didn’t touch on please Email me at pragmaticplato at gmail dot com.

Best Headline of the Day

2007-09-24T00:34:00.000+10:00

"Reyes: Wage adjustments for gov’t lawyers, executives not a pay hike"

It is a Wage Adjustment people not a Wage Hike...

...Just so happens that all the adjustments are in a positive direction.

Where can I hire a Spin Doctor?

Enlightenment - The Power of the Educator

2007-09-23T23:39:00.001+10:00

I too am not without fault. I question in order to further my understanding. Sometimes through this understanding, my initial stance on a subject will waver. This is the case in regards to my initial stance on the whole anonymity issue.

Here is a snippet from a post by Mr. Turbitt that caused me to look deep within my soul and question my original position:

"And for anyone who still thinks it's ok to do the anonymous thing, this dickless turd is out there trashing my name while hiding in the bushes like a coward. That's why the whole anonymous thing is unfair. He gets to trash my name and hide in the weeds like the vermin he is. And memo to said turd, nothing stays secret long in a place this small."
Link to Post

Having said that, I have decided to scurry out of the bushes I was trembling behind and pull up the weeds I have been wading in and make known to the world me true identity.

Henceforth my blog will no longer shield my true identity from the public. I will request that all my published works no longer simply refer to me as "Plato".

I am Aristocles son of Ariston, of the deme Collytus.

I have cowered behind the Plato Pseudonym for much too long. I do hope that this noble step on my part is embraced by The Educator, Mr. Turbitt. He has not only been my muse, but he has opened up my eyes to my own short comings.

As for the "dickless" comment... I assure you that it was merely a statue of my likeness that was rendered dickless by the Council of Trent during the Counter Reformation period. I do still have a fully functioning penis.

It is only through discussion and debate that true enlightenment can occur. I have changed my position but I do not require that my readers follow suit. Look within yourself. Use this blog as a lesson. Research the Post contained within the Educator's Blog and arrive at your own conclusion.

I Am Dead?!

2007-09-23T20:48:00.000+10:00

Comment posted on Mr. Turbitt's Blog:

The Saipan Blogger アンジェロ・ビラゴメズ said...
You are dead to me, boy.

I regret that i must respond here as my response on Mr. Turbitt's blog will not be posted.

Saipan Blogger,
Thank you for the warm welcome to the blogging community!

Yours,
Pragmatic Plato

P.S.: Does this mean I am not invited to the next blogger meetup?

Question of the Day?

2007-09-23T16:36:00.001+10:00

Is it acceptable to write a column in the news paper for the public to read and then not be able to handle moderate debate on the substance of said column?

hmm...

Comment Posted on Mr Turbitt' Blog

2007-09-23T16:32:00.000+10:00

Reference Post on Mr. Turbitt's Blog
http://turbittj.blogspot.com/2007/09/to-anonymous-and-obnoxious-youre-not.html

My Comment:

may i get a link to my blog?

i will not post here anymore. i will simply copy your posts over to my blog and comment on your posts there. my blog will truly be an open forum.

i hate to tell you this but no one will defend you when you liken casino gambling to the war in iraq in an attempt to give it your stamp of approval. they will not defend the "should saipan expect anything better" comment either.

you really need to re-read what you have wrote and what i have wrote and step back and take a 3rd person view of it all.

you have some serious issues with debate and discussion.

and once again (since you deleted my comment that stated it), censorship is not relegated to being a tool used only by the government.

Please Feel Free to Chime In

2007-09-23T15:40:00.000+10:00

I have opted to post a snippet of Mr. Turbitt's blog on my site. I fear that most people that comment on his site may be subject to the same censorship I encountered. Please feel free to comment on the quote below. I do not want it to seem as though I have taken it out of context so feel free to visit his site and read it in it's entirety. His site is linked on the right.

"The Iraq War exists as a way to enrich connected corporations much more than any war on terror. How else can you cut taxes, and run up billions of debt without end and still pretend to be acting in the interests of the country? Can we expect this little place to be any better than the U.S. government, which has much larger stakes and much more scrutiny."
~ By Jeff Turbitt

I believe we can expect Saipan to be better. What do you say?

Censorship: My Inspiration // Mr. Turbitt: My Muse

2007-09-23T15:02:00.000+10:00

Thanks to Jeff Turbitt the Casino Proponents now have a new slogan:

"The Saipan Casino Act Initiative: As good for Saipan as the Iraq War is for the USA! Vote "Yes" this November."

Link to source here: http://turbittj.blogspot.com/2007/09/casinos-not-poker-rooms-mv-3.html

Hell, I guess if you really think about it people going over to Iraq and those heading into a casino are in the same boat...

... both taking one hell of a gamble.

I posted a comment on his blog but rather than a good debate on the topic he has opted for censorship. Many great leaders have taken that same path, so i can't come down to harshly on him. The likes of Hitler, Kim Jong Ill, Pontious Pilate and so on have also opted to censor rather than address the issues and exchange ideas.

I have politely requested for a copy of my posted comment from Mr. Turbitt. Once he sends it over I will publish it here for each of my fellow men to peruse and decide if it was worthy of such treatment?

"I suppose that writers should, in a way, feel flattered by the censorship laws. They show a primitive fear and dread at the fearful magic of print."

John Mortimer

And just a side note to Mr. Turbitt since he wants "nothing to do with me";

Definition of Censorship: The act of hiding, removing, altering or destroying copies of art or writing so that general public access to it is partially or completely limited.

Post and Comments about EJ

2007-01-01T16:36:00.001+10:00

I said I would never ever censor this blog and I am standing by my word.

All posts that reference EJ will be moved to this post. If you care to read them simply go to the oldest post on this blog.

They will be listed in no particular order because it really doesn't matter.

-------------------------

KPG said...

OK MAYBE not.
roger that.

wow so...

FEBRUARY 24, 2009 1:57 PM

Anonymous said...

Go away little girl!

FEBRUARY 24, 2009 3:16 PM

KPG said...

who are u talking about.
there is no little girl anywhere
do you see her?

I told u I won't go to lil hamm's site. now let's be fair and kind. this is ur chance to go the FUCK AWAY.

BEFORE I fucken publish all that idiots in Saipan did to me and to my Asian female friends.

but I am not losing control anymore. I am going to get law degree to destroy u all. I am not sorry. u thought I was no body. well, we'll see who I am in 5 years.

Russ Quinn's infamous quote
"so EJ, what is your 5 yr. plan"
as we were getting ready for PIC volleyball tournament.

I am going to let u wait as long as it makes me happy to see u are tormented inside ur mind, heart & soul. sorry, u asked for it.

do know u've just added fuel to my anger& hatred to ignorant peanuts controlling saipan.<--- what is THAT?!? I am a public figure & u are it too. just wait for me to subside my anger, take control, and CONTROL u(peanuts). it'll take some time.

FEBRUARY 24, 2009 7:41 PM

Anonymous said...

Why do you keep talking about Russel Quinn? He is married you know. Did you fuck him or do you want to fuck him?

Come on EJ just share with us your fuckfest past. Horny minds need to know.

Angelo know how to pick em.

FEBRUARY 24, 2009 9:09 PM

KPG said...

Russ?
QUinn. o that one..

secret till I get my degree in MBA & Law. it'll take 5 yrs.
then I am going to get PhD.
just wait for me to reveal it for you.

b patient.

FEBRUARY 24, 2009 9:48 PM

KPG said...

ATTN Saipan:
LET THE VOICE BE HEARD.

russ quinn told Jon Cramer
to email
some volleyball players in Guam to find my partner(USA) a partner
GEEEEE
who the **** are u knocklehead.
RADIOHEAD

is ur new title= NAME.
I'LL TATOO IT IN UR HEAD.
W/ VOLLEYBALL THIS TIME.

no more naughty shiet.
where is my med. shiet-

FEBRUARY 25, 2009 11:04 AM

KPG said...

statue quo..
let my voice b heard
to you gentle souls somewhere

statue QUO:

http://saipansucked1.blogspot.com/2009/02/christians-give-god-bad-name.html

:(

FEBRUARY 25, 2009 11:16 AM

Anonymous said...

Knocklehead? HAHAHAHA!
Go back to first grade you idiot!
Take your not-so-talented-ass to the k-5. Maybe they'll let you play vball there.
Peanut?? You mean the size of your brain? Oops! I'm sorry. That would be 2x the size of your brain.

Hi! My name is EJ. I like peanuts. I like Penis. I can not spell for shit because my brain is half a size of a peanut. Also because I had too much penis. I also enjoy stalking and threatening random people. I like to think that I'm smart, but it's only a delusion caused by my half-a-peanut sized brain. Would anyone like to answer my email and phone calls? I make no sense when I talk or when I write. Are you my friend? Did you betray me? What is your phone number? Don't worry I'll find you. I'll find you when I get to CNMI on March 8. See me at Godfather's Bar at 10:15. Oh wait, I'm also recently banned from entering the CNMI. I will also be banned from entering the USA. But I think it's all bullshit. Because I am KPG gone wild to sKGP. I am E.J. LEE. I am EJ the legend. The legend of the peanut who became an insignificant and incompetent person. Do you respect me? Cuz if you don't, I'll find you. I'm a public figure. I will make you famous. Just wait..

FEBRUARY 25, 2009 4:08 PM

KPG said...

EJ, how high are you?
me.. high enough

what are you smoking
me.. anger management cigar

why are you smoking
me.. because I am smoking hot.

www.saipansucked1.blogspot.com
:(

FEBRUARY 20, 2009 1:00 AM

Anonymous said...

life and death is a serious matter
bitch
you can kill all you want
u can screw all u like

human lives are vulnerable, fragile, not be made fun of, put down, peed on, ignored, laughed at, make sexual jokes to,

but respected and honored that they have thoughts.
like you and sorry to say u.

I am going to attack ur lil thingy as long as I live.

FEBRUARY 20, 2009 11:57 AM

Anonymous said...

all in PUBLIC's (O-O) eyes.
tha'ts not my boobies focker.

FEBRUARY 21, 2009 1:19 AM

Anonymous said...

I'd like to see your boobies EJ.

FEBRUARY 21, 2009 1:26 AM

KPG said...

KPG said...
lol
Lil thing
I think I corked em alllllllllll

omG
I am too powerful for peanuts in the middle of no where Bush signed marine monument (is this what's it called?) w/ a cheap ass pencil sharpen by formal KPG

Why support that shit angelo v. fought for a year receiving nearly $5,000 a month (12*5,000)

u calculate
I got more better things to calculate.
I need to calculate risks I am taking here and on.
for u Saipan.

Focus, k.
Bush signed a fucked-up deal w/ this fucked up gluttons when by preventing fishermen from KOtic China equals

=more food for gluttons where they don't even know how to fish

equally equals
=less food for poor and unfortunate soul governed by Corrupted leaders gives head like corn jumping in a microwave
..
SAME SAME that of sUm politicians in CNMI.

so lame. You care about fish and other things that don't support u and yet,
u prevent people in need of food supply desperately looking else where for humanity/passion/compassion...

so FUCKING lame u Saipan.
I am reporting this to Hillary Clinton.
Sorry.
BYE BYE.

spread the word.
IT WAS $5,000ish (if not FISH)
that A.V. received from POW? is that where he used to belong..
I don't give a shit where anyone belongs.
I could careless about Rotary Club. One good thing about Rotary Club in Saipan is ur brain

'HARRY BLALOCK'

I am going to pursuade Harry to pack the shit up and leave u cold.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 12:39 AM

KPG said...

gee that wasn't angelo villagomez up there above me
it might be Kimo fucking w/ A.V. the poor dirty soul.
hiding like Ann Frank in his 3rd floor apartment taking no shower no NO pee pee

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 12:41 AM

KPG said...

someone please FREE Oreo out of the attic.
I ask you PLEASE

I care about Animals because Angelo cares about Fish. lol

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 12:43 AM

KPG said...

Anonymous said...
Fuck you play dough cunt. You are harrassing me for posting anonymously and your the bitch who is anonymous with your cunt Lillian Hammerstein. Shame on you bitch!

February 18, 2009 11:23 AM
---
Anonymous listen very carefully.

I didn't know what Lil Hamm website was about, who is operating behind Humidity and I don't care to know who she /he is even after ur lil jeff Tibbit couldn't be mature enough to stay silent about her identity.

All I care is about her intelligence, concerns for the world today, and opinions she frankly shares without filtering it.

WFT does it matter how she/he looks like, who she belongs to and where she lives. ??? HUH??
U TELL ME NOW. in English.

so u can judge her and fuck her while she is one respectable human being none like u giving names even after u have discover her 'real' identity fed via Tibbit by FedEx. she is Lil Hammerhead, not play dogh cookie Hammer cunt.

cookie dog, u have a name just like Roberta.
before I name u, please name urself and do me a favor. REVEAL UR IDENTITY.
before I go there and rip the shit out of u in Public. Would u like that?

u chose not to reveal ur jane doe identity because u don't want to embarrass ur family under ur name.
I don't know why Roberta did not reveal her name till it caught up on her.

But I am not calling any dog names because I simply didn't have time to ask and interrogate. NOT YET.

Lil shit, answer your phone. Lol, chill- take this pill Lil Hammer. It's called "Anger Management Pill" tastes like Cookie dough.

hahaha

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 1:06 AM

Anonymous said...

I AM NOT LIL' HAMMERHEAD
I DONT LIKE GIVING HEADS TO PEANUTS

I AM WHO I AM
formal KPG gone wild&crazy
to sKPG

"I am EUNJUNG LEE"
sorry that's who I am.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 1:36 AM

Anonymous said...

I LIKE GIVING HEADS TO HAMMERS ONLY
lol
geezus
say my name say my name

uh huh

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 3:08 AM

Angelo's Secret Admirer said...

E J how good is Angelo in bed because I want to fuck his brains out. Are you mad at him because he dumped you and you still want him to sex you up? Just admit you still want to ride Angelo's huge penis.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 8:15 AM

Angelo's Secret Admirer said...

I heard from a reliable source that Angelo has a big one. I hope I get to see it.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 8:16 AM

KPG said...

he (Kimo) is talking about hell

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 10:35 AM

Anonymous said...

Angelo's condition in bed
is not for me to discuss both online and in ur face.
it's his privacy and I care about him.

What I don't care about Angelo Villagomez is his arrogance, immaturity, disrespect for females, grudge against his past experiences.

I hold grudge against my past experiences. hell ya. and I don't care about KPG in this regard because it's negative.

hell ya.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 10:40 AM

Anonymous said...

and I won't allow u to see his dick down there because I am protecting his penis. not dippin on u know where but I am protecting it from prostitutes like u.

stop fancing something u can't have.
sit down my dog + so hot= HOTDOG

that's ur name.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 10:45 AM

Angelo's Secret Admirer said...

It turns me on when Angelo gets tough. My pussy is sopping wet right now Angelo. Wanna touch it and see how wet it is?

I bet EJ is getting jealous right now. I wonder if she knows I am going to seduce you. EJ you blew your chance with Angelo and now he is single and ready for hot nasty times with me.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 11:27 AM

Angelo's Secret Admirer said...

It turns me on when Angelo gets tough. My pussy is sopping wet right now Angelo. Wanna touch it and see how wet it is?

I bet EJ is getting jealous right now. I wonder if she knows I. am going to seduce you. EJ you blew your chance with Angelo and now he is single and ready for hot nasty times with me.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 11:41 AM

KPG said...

Bar tenders don't write like this above.
I am a fool for 15 sec.

but U are right. I am ONE JEALOUS MOTHER FOCKER

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 4:11 PM

Anonymous said...

EJ move on. Angelo doesn't want to date you anymore. Please stop posting. You need psychiatric help. Meds. Real professdional help.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 6:48 PM

Anonymous said...

Seriosuly please get help EJ cuz u r acting weird.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 6:56 PM

KPG said...

ok no more posting about angelo

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 7:31 PM

Anonymous said...

EJ i fucked angelo last night and it was soooooo gooooooooooooood. don't be mad okay?

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 10:26 PM

Anonymous said...

attention White House

this IS Saipan.
mini series - LOST season 69
do what ever u like w/ him. not when I get there. that's a whole another story. He is not going anywhere w/ anyDog. this time he is doing Wolf.

--
btw, what is ur gender.
u are confusing me.

FEBRUARY 22, 2009 10:35 PM

Anonymous said...

hey, I control.
what can I say.
Angelo's info is sealed w/ me till
he betrays me again.

but if you were to pay the entrance fee for Marianas Cup 09,
That is a whole another story.

no, u fuck off
one lawyer(above u) is calling vb association to ask WHY RUSS???

WHAT's to fear, russ Quinn
what did u do to KPG.
tell me 1 good reason she can't play on 'ur' vb tournament.
is it really urs?

the answer fo this one is obvious.
b patien
T

FEBRUARY 25, 2009 9:30 AM

Anonymous said...

http://www.saipansucked1.blogspot.com

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