“We have made great strides in restoring trust and integrity in government… [and] prepared for natural or man-made emergencies.” What she didn’t say: One of the great things about political propaganda is that a politician—incumbent or otherwise—can say virtually anything during a campaign and get away with it. Lingle insists that her administration “prepared” the state … [Read more...] about Issue 10.8: Cunning Lingle
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Issue 10.7: Cunning Lingle
“Reformed the state’s purchasing system, known as the Procurement Code. Reduced exemptions from the code to ensure fairness and competition for all stakeholders—the vendors/contractors and the public.” What she didn’t say: One of the most important “stakeholders” in the business of buying shirts and uniforms and such for state government is labor, and they remain … [Read more...] about Issue 10.7: Cunning Lingle
Issue 10.6: Cunning Lingle
“Disaster preparedness is a responsibility we must all share. It is not a question of ‘if’ another hurricane will strike, but ‘when.’ The measures taken to retrofit these public structures will provide more space to shelter our residents during damaging storms.” What she didn’t say: Here we are, a full month into hurricane season, nearly a year after Hurricane Katrina … [Read more...] about Issue 10.6: Cunning Lingle
Issue 10.5: Cunning Lingle
“We will continue to send prisoners to the mainland and make certain they are in facilities that have appropriate programs and are well maintained.” What she didn’t say: From the earliest days of the Lingle Administration, the whole issue of criminal justice has focused on finding space for the increasing numbers of convicts the state and counties are locking … [Read more...] about Issue 10.5: Cunning Lingle
Issue 10.4: Cunning Lingle
“I am a big supporter of Jerry Coffee. I think he is a terrific candidate and will make it a very exciting race.” What she didn’t say: It certainly is ironic that Akaka Bill-fan Lingle just loves Jerry Coffee, a 72-year-old Midweek columnist and former Vietnam War POW who has long denounced Akaka’s Native Hawaiian Recognition Act as “race-based and unconstitutional.” … [Read more...] about Issue 10.4: Cunning Lingle