Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Finally Here

E l e c t i o n    D a y

Aloha!




After eight years our beloved islands will soon have a new governor.


“The vote is the most powerful instrument

 ever devised by man

 for breaking down injustice

 and destroying the terrible walls

 which imprison men

 because they are different from other men.”

 Lyndon B. Johnson





In a few short hours voting will end.
Tonight we will know.



“Individual rights are not subject to a public vote;

 a majority has no right to vote away the rights

 of a minority;

 the political function of rights is precisely

 to protect minorities

 from oppression by majorities

 (and the smallest minority on earth is the individual).”


 Ayn Rand





We need a new day
a fresh start.

Have YOU voted, American friends?

After all the attack ads based on a morsel of truth
shouting every moment
 on all media,
after the high passions,

there will be
Quiet.

And we come together, fellow citizens all.

Yeah, RIGHT!

The battle for what is Pono (right) will continue. . . 


"One of the greatest blessings that the United States could receive. . .
a great pause in her world of affairs. . .
We should be hushed and silent,
and we should have the opportunity to learn
what other people think."

John Cage







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25 comments:

  1. இ Baŋäŋaz இNovember 2, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    May the best and right candidate wins..Aloha

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  2. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Great post, all too often people take the right - and privilege - of voting for granted. It was hard won and should be equally highly treasured.

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  3. Pietro BrosioNovember 2, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Cloudia, I hope the voting will have a good result.
    Our govermnent seems to be falling down: I think we'll need elections soon! ;-)

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  4. DarylNovember 2, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    While I wish we could all get out and vote and show the naysayers that we are not apathetic and that we do believe change will happen but not in a mere 18 mos. after 8 years of economic chaos ... I still want everyone to get out and vote .. if you do not vote you can not whine about the outcome!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    David and I voted 2 weeks ago via absentee ballot. Hope our guys win!!!

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  6. Charles GramlichNovember 2, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Let's hope the voting works out for the best.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Interesting and often apt sentiments. I observe your election as an outsider at one level, but one who will nevertheless be impacted by what your voters decide.

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  8. PorkStarNovember 2, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Nice, great post!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Just imagine if all the world would vote on the same day, for the best of leader, for peace and being kind ... a good result for you all and a peaceful Wednesday as well.


    daily athens

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  10. Feisty CroneNovember 2, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    I voted via mail-in ballot, last week. Looks like the winds of change are blowing again, from the early returns.

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  11. CloudiaNovember 2, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    Aloha and thank you

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  12. La Belette RougeNovember 2, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Voting feels almost as beautiful as your photos!! Lovely coming here and discovering your beautiful blog.

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  13. CloudiaNovember 2, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    aloha

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  14. Barbara MartinNovember 3, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    As always, Cloudia, your Hawaiian scenes are breathtaking.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    What a lovely, decent political commercial. Kansas and Missouri ads have been disgusting. Since the Repubs have reclaimed Kansas, I gotta get to Hawaii. DrumMajor

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  16. bichonpawzNovember 3, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    I voted!!! Hope all your favorites won!!

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  17. KayNovember 3, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    You bet, I voted! I voted last week by absentee ballot. I am so tired of people telling me they don't vote because they don't think it makes a difference. I have no patience for that kind of thinking!

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  18. JunosmomNovember 3, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    My guy lost. Oh, well, more amusement when the other guy says terrible things.

    Saw Greg Mortenson (Three Cups of Tea) live last night!! Quoted Persian Proverb: It is only when it is darkest that you can see the stars. Googled that and found two other people, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Charles Austin Beard (who?) who are listed as having said that. Who is it, oh master of quotes? :-)

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  19. the walking manNovember 3, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    I have nothing good to say about this travesty other than since Citizens United V The United States of America decision was handed down by the SCOTUS America as it was ceased to be.

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  20. BALLET NEWSNovember 3, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    another great post from you !

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  21. rumaNovember 3, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    The design of the sky is fascinating. . .

    Thank you.
    ruma

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  22. Couture CarrieNovember 3, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Awesome pics and quotes, darling!
    Yay for the democratic process!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  23. Betty ManousosNovember 3, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    You're inspiring me!

    ALOHA!

    b XX

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  24. The Weaver of GrassNovember 3, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Shall be interested to know who won.

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  25. CloudiaNovember 3, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    I've notice the quotes are often attributed to more than one person. Maybe they ALL said it?

    Thanks for inspiring me!!!!!!

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