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Government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.

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In a war, while one side may ultimately be able to claim victory, both sides lose.

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We are not going to war over a bunch of dead [American] sailors.

Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, ordering Admiral Lawrence Geis to recall Sixth Fleet aircraft that were on their way to drive off Israeli military forces who were attempting to murder the entire crew of the minimally armed surveillance ship USS Liberty in the Mediterranean Sea during the 1967 Six-Day War.

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America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.

John Quincy Adams (1767 - 1848), 6th President of the United States

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A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.

George Bernard Shaw

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Send an email, make a call, write a letter. We [Hawaii state legislators] need to know what you think and the system works much better if you are involved.

Hawaii state representative Karl Rhoads, District 28 (Palama, Downtown, Chinatown, Sheridan)

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I'd rather be in jail in America than free anywhere else.

Former communist & Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver shortly after he voluntarily returned to the U.S. as a prisoner from seven years as a free man, but an exile, abroad

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Educate and inform the whole mass of the people. . . . They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.

Thomas Jefferson

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He who fears criticism is hopeless. Only those who do things are criticized. To hesitate for fear of criticism is cowardly. If our cause is right be not afraid of criticism, advocate it, expound it, and, if need be, fight for it. Critics always have been and always will be, but to the strong minded they are a help rather than a hindrance. Take your part in life’s stage and play your part to the end.

Thomas Jefferson

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I take my daily orders from Dr. Kissinger, filtered down through Generaal [sic] Brent Scowcroft and Sandy Berger [All three are retired from government service, but are Council on Foreign Relations members]

James L. Jones, U.S. National Security Advisor, Feb 18, 2009

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Ben Shafer

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 23:21

Ben Shafer

Running for Councilmember Honolulu Council District II (nonpartisan office) — Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, Mokuleia, Waialua, Haleiwa, Waimea, Pupukea, Sunset Beach, Kahuku, Laie, Hauula, Punaluu, Kahana, Kaaawa, Kualoa, Waiahole, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, and a portion of Heeia
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Aloha Kakou,

My name is Benjamin D. Shafer from Kahana Bay, Oahu. I am asking for your trust and vote in the City and County of Honolulu, City Council District 2 Seat elections.

The harsh reality in these economic bad times is sobering. Families are truly struggling. Livable wages are being slashed, prime agricultural lands and open space are being swallowed up by development instead of being used wisely, and property taxes continue to rise for OUR KUPUNA. The homeless keeps getting moved and their population grows. The “mortgage fiasco” continues to consume more homes. We the people are losing to corporate and political greed.

When elected by the people of District 2. These will be some of my priorities:

Fight for the working people whose livable wages are being constantly inundated by out of control cost-of-living increases. We are solely dependent on oil for all our needs.
Work to implement alternative energy resources.
Push for agricultural sustainability of Oahu.
Persist that the Ko’olaupoko-Ko’olauloa area continues as low-density and in keeping the Country-Country.
Support standardized property taxes for our Kupuna.
Seek solutions to the “mortgage fiasco” so our families will not continue to lose their homes.
Assist in finding solutions to the homeless problem.
Address the issues of actual affordable rentals and homeownership.

All of these issues need to be addressed and many others need to be addressed now.

I will not use any tax payer’s monies for my campaign. (Let’s save taxpayer monies)
I will not take any campaign donations or hold fundraisers for my campaign. (Instead help your families, neighbors or friends who are already struggling)
I will not make any signs for my campaign to be placed along the highways and streets. (Let’s try to keep Hawaii beautiful instead)

What this means to you, is that I will not have glossy printed campaign brochures, advertisements, or televised commercials.

I will not hold any campaign fundraisers where $25.00 - $100.00 donations are the norm and the status quo continues unabated.

I will not be indebted to anyone but the taxpayer, who entrusted me with their individual votes.

I only ask that you vote for me on September 18, 2010 at your voting precinct or by absentee ballot before September 11, 2010.
If there are any questions, suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact me via email at benforcitycouncil@gmail.com or by Facebook.

Mahalo nui loa kakou,

Ben Shafer
Non-Partisan, City Council District 2

52.210 Kamehameha Highway
Kahana Bay, Hawaii 96717
808.222.3138
benforcitycouncil@gmail.com
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