Tag Archives: politics

Who is the Silent Majority?

Posted on September 21, 2020 by nematomorph

Sunday my mom and I blew off church. It was just starting to feel like part of the same terrible weekly routine and we wanted to do something different. I asked her if maybe she wanted to go to the … Continue reading →

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Policy Mania

Posted on February 27, 2013 by nematomorph

I have to admit that I am a bit of a policy wonk and since I work in health care, that must make me a health care policy wonk. What this means is that I know more about the Affordable … Continue reading →

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Policy & Boobs

Posted on September 12, 2012 by nematomorph

The other day I had a meeting with the head of a social services agency in town. There is a lot of concern around state decisions being made regarding the benefits to be included in the health plans that will … Continue reading →

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Mocha Mania

Posted on June 28, 2012 by nematomorph

Sometimes I get really worked up about things. Politics and policy, sometimes it just comes pouring out, or it can’t come out and I am like this pressure cooker ready to blow. I think part of it is that I … Continue reading →

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No Joy

Posted on May 3, 2012 by nematomorph

Today was the last day of the legislative session. I have to admit that it was a rough one. It doesn’t help that for me, I tend to take it personally. I get emotionally involved. My feelings get hurt. I … Continue reading →

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Money Committees

Posted on February 28, 2012 by nematomorph

Anyone who is involved in the legislative process at the state level in Hawaii is anxiously awaiting one of the first very large internal deadlines this coming Friday. It is known as first decking. It is a time when bills … Continue reading →

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A Cloud of Politics

Posted on January 7, 2012 by nematomorph

I have been working in the political arena for over ten years. I started out working for Representative Roy Takumi who serves the Pearl City area here in Hawaii. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. At … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning

Posted on December 13, 2011 by nematomorph

I worked today. I worked for an entire day at a real job for the first time in over six months. I got my cubicle and computer functioning thanks to some really great assistance from both the admin guys and … Continue reading →

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