From Molokai to Wukan, China

Isn't is all about gaining back more local control?:

"Protesters temporarily prevent cruise ship’s entrance to Molokai":

http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/i... "Protesters temporarily prevent cruise ship’s entrance to Molokai"

- Wukan’s troubles began in September, when the villagers’ collective patience snapped at an attempt to take away their land and sell it to property developers.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asi...

Isn't this recent article about people taking back power?:

http://economyincrisis.org/content/2011-the-y...

Isn't that what the Occupy movement was about?

I love Molokai! I hope the locals win their battles against the greedy developers!

According to this recent article on Wukan:

- The public’s awareness of democracy, equality, and rights is constantly strengthening, and their corresponding demands are growing.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monit...

Recent Honolulu Weekly article on the future of Molokai:

http://honoluluweekly.com/cover/2012/01/weavi...

As far as I know, Molokai is a part of the Untied States of Amerika and when a business is denied the use of facilities for which it has secured required approvals, the takings clause of the Federal Constituion applies - the business can seek compensation

For photograph of narcissist see Topix Photos ---‘Preacher Jim’……

http://www.topix.com/album/detail/honolulu-hi...

alice wrote:

As far as I know, Molokai is a part of the Untied States of Amerika and when a business is denied the use of facilities for which it has secured required approvals, the takings clause of the Federal Constituion applies - the business can seek compensation

It's called, "Restraint of Trade." In this case, I hope the protesters win, but in the real world he who has the most guns wins.

In China the middle class makes from $12,000 to $18,000 and put in 50 to 60 hours of work a week. On Molokai a family on welfare with 3 or more kids make $20,000 plus for doing nothing. Thats not counting food stamps and free medical. Why would you need to sell coconut bras to tourist when you make enough to survive without some visitors crowding your space?

Kahanomuku Laii wrote:

In China the middle class makes from $12,000 to $18,000 and put in 50 to 60 hours of work a week. On Molokai a family on welfare with 3 or more kids make $20,000 plus for doing nothing. Thats not counting food stamps and free medical. Why would you need to sell coconut bras to tourist when you make enough to survive without some visitors crowding your space?

Who's to blame for that? The Molokai-ins? Or the system they are forced to live under?

alice wrote:

As far as I know, Molokai is a part of the Untied States of Amerika and when a business is denied the use of facilities for which it has secured required approvals, the takings clause of the Federal Constituion applies - the business can seek compensation

I see that you don't approve of the company's expansion.

Au contrare Noxie - they should be able to pursue the capitalist dream, hon!

YAWN, what a snore.

"Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions":

http://news.yahoo.com/venice-rebels-against-c...

"China's Land Grab Epidemic Is Causing More Wukan-Style Protests":

"http://www.theatlantic.com/international/arch... ;

Just announced on the news. Apple I-phone users are promoting slavery and destroying the environment! You Bastids!

Harry wrote:

Just announced on the news. Apple I-phone users are promoting slavery and destroying the environment! You Bastids!

Hey Balls, are you having erotic fantasies of being sexually molested and having your bottom hole filled and rammed by Harry?

Gail wrote:

Isn't is all about gaining back more local control?:
"Protesters temporarily prevent cruise ship’s entrance to Molokai":
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/i... "Protesters temporarily prevent cruise ship’s entrance to Molokai"
- Wukan’s troubles began in September, when the villagers’ collective patience snapped at an attempt to take away their land and sell it to property developers.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asi...

Why not route them intruders to the more touristy places, I'm sure Honolulu would love the extra boost from foreigners or Maui and let's not forget Kauai and Big Isle. Leave Molokai alone.

fielau wrote:

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Hey Balls, are you having erotic fantasies of being sexually molested and having your bottom hole filled and rammed by Harry?

Nah, I'm not even in California.