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Please note that the player who scored both touchdowns for Samoana's JV Team was Paula Mafi, not Paula Passi.
Concon debacle under Afoa leadership...a person who should know across the board representative delegates is a must for true concon, and let himself look uneducated with presentation of yes or no for all concon items---like the people of AS are stupid; no burial place for Leroy Lutu on family land; betrayed supporters in 2008; ...;
#2 teammate forgot to resign before campaigning per requirement of the law or ignored it. This year the people are demanding men (or women) with "backbone" , genuine integrity, honesty to ascend to the 2 highest posts and get rid of the "mataga" we have had to endure with present and previous administrations.
Two people who who do not betray their people and show compassion rather than vindictiveness. Two people who exemplify true qualities of leadership. Sad to say, but it most certainly is not your team.
My vote is for the team that stands by what they say and are not afraid to fight for the people and not one the flip-flops when it comes down to the wire.
So the Warden made sure to shoot the dog outside the gates of TCF, because guns aren't allowed inside. But then he brought it to his office and discharged it. Isn't his office inside TCF? And, licensed or not, should this guy really have a gun at all?
If the TCF can't keep dogs out, how is it able to keep inmates inside? Oh, right they don't. Fire everyone working there!
Afoa totally sold out last election. It was pathetic. He let Togiola "convince" him to not support Utu. If he had we would have been saved the last 4 years of continued corrupt policies.
Afoa has no values. That was made clear in 2008. No Afoa! No Faoa!
Vote for someone else.
It should be pretty easy to see if the Warden has registered his rifle. I think Marion Fitisemanu already paid pretty dearly for not properly registering firearms, why should the Warden get away with it.
It is the job of officers and prosecutors to take the simple step of checking to see if he registered the rifle. If he did, then please let the news know so the Warden can be publicly cleared.
If it was not registered, get a warrant, take the rifle into evidence, take the Warden into custody.
Registered or not, this was such a stupid lapse of judgment that he should be removed from his post as he clearly does not demonstrate the required decision making ability required for the job.
Nice speech Afoa. This coming from a man who in the 2004 elections was as fierce an opponent with fiery rhetoric of corruption and rampant cronyism against the Togiola and Aitofele team. Now it’s Faoa not Aitofele. This is also the same man who in 2008 continued his tirade against this same administration, Togiola and Faoa, for it’s substandard policies and anti-business practices. Then in a strange twist of events, decided to “flip-flop” on his values and ideologies and supported the team of Togiola and Faoa because newcomer’s, Utu and Nua, defeated him on a simple platform of grassroots in the run off’s. Which, as history has dictated, was the turning point for the Togiola/Faoa victory in 2008.
This is also the same man that counseled the Constitutional Convention to adopt the election system of elected amendments to our constitution, of which the people of American Samoa denied and rejected every single amendment sent to the polls. They tried to shove their political agenda down the people’s throats, but, they failed to count on the people’s resolve to see right through their scheming games.
Then we have another man, Le’i Thompson, who claims leadership qualities, but, how can one claim such a bold recognition of entitlement, when the entire men and women’s restroom system at the Executive Office Building (EOB), is publicly known for it’s filthy, slimy, dirty, smelly, infected, sewage-smelling area in the entire EOB, for that matter, in the south pacific. If Le’i can’t delegate leadership qualities to clean up a few restrooms in a government building, how can we expect him to delegate leadership to lead a country?
Are these the types of leaders we want for American Samoa? Are these the types of values we are to expect from such men who claim such high decree of ethics? I can understand Togiola’s last hurrah by supporting the Afoa camp. I feel for Lt. Governor Faoa and what he must think about his current boss’s support of his political opponent. What astonishes me is Utu Malae’s presence at this event. Has the former ASPA CEO, DBAS President and CNMI Utility Chairman lost his directional compass? Did all that stress from CNMI and his resignation mentally wreak havoc on his values? Correct me if I’m wrong, but, just a few months ago, did Utu Malae endorsed the team of Save and Sandra? This must be making the former supporters of Utu go berserk with bewilderment…..I know I am.
Yes, I do understand that it’s a “Meet The Candidates” event. I also understand that anyone is entitled to be present, despite their gubernatorial support for other teams, but, just the “appearance” of association with former political enemies at their campaign event also has an appearance of “no class” and “political indecisiveness”. The political apparatus and groups on island may understand this and not give it a second thought, but, what about the grassroots and common, every day man and woman, who are not “in-the-know”. What must they be thinking about this messy chaos?
I ask American Samoa to do some deep soul searching and pray to the Almighty for guidance in the November elections. We need real leadership, unfortunately the Afoa and Le’i team are not the answer to our problems.
Your parents are so proud of you and so are we. Take it to the next level,and never give up sis. Pray and depend on God to accomplish your goal. We love you and always aim high.....
Love,
Auasi family.
The original 2008 organizers of the Art Fest are not at fault here, obviously. So to interpret the end justifies the means? This makes me-mine very angry! As beautiful and well presented this Art Fest might have been way back then, memories of corruption will prevail not only with the administration at large but with those peoples/villagers/volunteers who took advantage of a good thing. Shame on YOU! Or did the volunteers really receive compensation? Obviously the minions of this current administration OUGHT NOT be elected again!!! People please pay attention to this corrupt current AS government culture in which I am sure the ancients would not be very proud of. Oh my, whatever did the ancients create? I suppose the world knows now. I hope I am wrong within these statements herein, and integrity will reign in American Samoa and into the future with this your very own next 2012 election. The people/villagers have the power to vote with integrity in mind. GODSPEED Voters, this is your very own personal and private right to vote individually and hopefully not as a group of being told how to vote next.
Thank You Samoa News for this time to comment
KALI MORRIGAN
Kokomo, Indiana
UNITED STATES TAXPAYER
Great Gesture? Is that how you look at a violation of a law? They are asking for the law to be enforced, no one should be above the law especially those that are going to hold the highest office on island. Its people like you that like to down play the law that keeps our government in the turmoil that it is in now.
"Now is the time" to bring everything out in the open...Is Salu really just a independant contractor? You can call yourself what ever you want, but if the government withholds any taxes, or has control over any part of the job, whether it be how things are going to run or even the hours you work...then you are an employee. Whether or not that is the case, the Save and Sandra team still had the legal right to keep her in the case.
On a side note, you also stated that she has her own business license. What license is she using? Is it a license for the job she is doing for the government, research and development...or is it a rental property license that she is using? Now why don't you go back do a "thorough research" of your "trustworthy" team before you irresponsibly post on Samoan News.
Where else will names of violators of election law appear on a ballot because governmnt is too connected with each other to remove names of election law violators? We are being played for fools until we wake up and do something about it.
We witnessed believable media reports show Le'i, Taufete'e, and Lolo actively campaign before resigning from ASG employment. It was mandatory for you Le'i to do it before you campaigned! Just because Human Resource director and Attorney General refuse to do something about it doesn't mean you shouldn't have followed the law (f). We are now a laughable Territory because names are on ballot that blatantly violated election law (f). That was a big test of honest leadership. These names on election ballot should not get anyones votes. Sorry, but that's my opinion and me and my family will not vote for your team because of that.
You got my vote.
The gesture was great and very in line with their trying to make themselves out to be the "police of the campaign" and or the "untainted team" and I am happy they took a stance against the teams who knowingly "Actively Campaigned" prior to properly resigning from their Government posts.
However, I also think it was very irresponsible of them and/or their lawyers to simply make assumptions & a copy/paste of Salu Hunkin-Finau's bio without properly looking into her classification with the Government. She has long resigned from the ASG and has been working as an independent contractor with her own business license which does not make her an ASG EMPLOYEE.
Lumping everyone into the same category without thoroughly researching the facts is not only unfair but irresponsible as a lawyer and a dangerous accusation as now they've probably just added to the frustration, cynicism, and distrust that the public is already in with regard to the Government, ELECTIONS, and even voting. BOTTOM LINE: They are not the ONLY trustworthy team. And that is my own humle opinion.
Thanks,
PTR
Supporter of Salu & Savusa in 2012 "NOW IS THE TIME"
Its a big difference between regular employment and contractual employment coz if you are only a contractual employment its easy to them to terminate and nothing will happen while regular employment if they terminate them the company paid the number of years that they have worked of their company e discovery services.
HONESTY and TRUST is the key to it all, and the difference from when he says it versus the other candidates, is that he means it.
I, for one, have seen how everyone has thier own technique and approach to influence one's vote, but after listening and thinking things over for the Good of our people and community, Afoa is the man to make that change. I pray that all voters realize how vital this election is, and how bad our island is needing help. I very much appreciate the fact that this team realizes that people do make mistakes, but we learn from them. HONESTY, that's all I can ask for in a true leader.
God bless us all, for he IS the Only Authority...amen!
Togiola is very right, the weakest LINK is himself. The Government is only as strong as the Leader. So ASG has failed to protect the rights of the employees and democracy cannot be sustained and the ASG workforce is incompetent as quoted by the Governor.....hey Gov, serve your last three months and GET OUT!
The workshop that is needed in government is micromanagement. Should Directors have backbones to make their own decisions, or just be a rubber stamp for the Governor.
They must have provided all the needs of their workers and that is also part of their insurance and benefits. They must pay Fulu for that damage being done. I hope they study quality assurance certification in Texas for them to know all aspects of employment matters.
Oh my gosh! Lord save this Territory from further embarrassment! We will now have the names of 3 persons who violated the election law (f) on the gubenatorial ballot this November! (Salu Hunkin's status as an ASG employee is unclear).
How ridiculous that the people of AS are now expected to play along with this big FARCE and PRETEND when we see the ballot in November, that Taufete'e, Lolo and Le'i didn't violate (f). What kind of charade is this? We are being asked to play it all because no government agency will step up to the plate and prosecute (no thanks to the weak court).
We saw what we saw and very public too....blatant, "in your face" violations of (f). We are not a dumb people. If the broken corrupt system won't prosecute let's PROSECUTE THESE ELECTION LAW VIOLATERS BY DENYING THEM YOUR VOTE IN November, 2012.
Start with self respect. Then advise. Twelve years of bad calls is not new.
With retrospect. Finish your time and get out. Nextttt. The legacy is the act.
Paulo
Agree with you Paulo. 100%.
What surprises me here is Kruse works for the Secretary of interior. So he was free to make the proper call but didnt. The election officer is appointed by the local cultural mafia so his hands were tied. Kruse had the chance to man up and failed. The end result could mean another four years of who you know government.
Save and Sandra took a shot. I applaud that. It would have been awesome to see Save and Jones debate as the last candidates standing. Change would have been guaranteed. Now change is still a question mark.
Life is short. Move on. For the sake of the country, take the hand of these complaints brought forth and use your brother and sisters concepts to better the country. Take their ideas and sound platforms and integrate. We can learn to work together which is truly Leadership. Think about it.
Paulo
Once rules has been changed, it cannot be restore back. Now since it is now American Samoa, the best solution is to totally run by palagi's? Local leaders influenced by American system will never succeed. Corruption in the hands of local leaders will never end. Hawaii used to be like that, until the island was totally ruled by american law and order. Young American Samoan, will not come back and adopt the old culture. Because those kids was now protected by the law. Suggestion: re-locate the prison on the other side or to the other island? These may discourage those law less element to think twice? If life is boring in the island... it will be HELL in prison, away from the main population.
The wisdom and integretive dignity our forefathers had do not reflect any from those who are in today. It is a different generation and Time has change.
We as people of american samoa needs to adapt to new and fair representations. We need the change for tommorrow's generation. Unicameral Legistature is perfect for our small island, it saves wasted monies need for healthcare and other medical assistance for better living for everyone. I for one and anyone that understant what Steve is suggesting deserves better solution for our future. Malo Steve and God Bless American Samoa.......