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Firearms and Accessories / Re: Was It Ever Great? - What’s the Alternative?
« on: January 12, 2025, 02:12:52 PM »
so much misinformation in that video. Glocks rule and are climate friendly. Reusable. Washable.
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Legal and Activism / Re: What kind of bills are we looking forward to this year?
« on: January 10, 2025, 03:25:50 PM »
We need one that officially declares the 2a as "tradition" and/or "culture"
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Political Discussion / Re: What are you folks grumbling about?
« on: January 09, 2025, 08:46:55 PM »
https://www.foxnews.com/media/bidens-fire-away-remark-during-la-wildfire-briefing-shocks-social-media-absolutely-disgusting
After briefing the public on the federal government’s plan to help local officials during the disaster, Biden gave the floor to Vice President Kamala Harris, who hails from California, and made a quick joke.
"Madam Vice President, I know you're directly affected. So you fire away, no pun intended," Biden said.
After briefing the public on the federal government’s plan to help local officials during the disaster, Biden gave the floor to Vice President Kamala Harris, who hails from California, and made a quick joke.
"Madam Vice President, I know you're directly affected. So you fire away, no pun intended," Biden said.
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Political Discussion / Re: Honolulu's budget
« on: January 09, 2025, 10:40:36 AM »
some of my friends say why bother with concern, there is nothing we can do. I can understand a bit. I work 2 jobs. Too busy.
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General Discussion / Re: That Cop Pulling You Over May Soon Be A State Deputy Sheriff
« on: January 09, 2025, 09:29:38 AM »
If HPD has a recruiting / staffing problem what makes the State of HI any better at recruiting more LEOs? State population is shrinking. They're going to adopt the same strategy of bringing in teachers outside the State to support this new dept.? and at the same time claim that mainalanders are buying up property? 
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Political Discussion / Re: Honolulu's budget
« on: January 08, 2025, 06:21:06 PM »
Oahu voters are dumb
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General Discussion / Re: when is it enough?!
« on: January 07, 2025, 07:12:44 PM »
not enough money to crack down..
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/01/08/lawmakers-learn-price-tag-fireworks-crackdown/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/01/08/lawmakers-learn-price-tag-fireworks-crackdown/
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Firearms and Accessories / Re: HTX-1: New USA-Made Pistol Optic
« on: January 07, 2025, 07:09:04 PM »
perfect optic for that Staccato you have...
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Political Discussion / Re: Should Hawaii be a Sanctuary State?
« on: January 07, 2025, 07:03:41 AM »
All those people that said yes, should be free to welcome the illegal immigrants into THEIR own homes 
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Political Discussion / Re: We are #1...woohoo!
« on: January 06, 2025, 08:04:40 PM »Better than being number 2.
dem scum bags could shit five times a day, everyday for the next 50 years and they’d still be full of shit!
And we end up paying for all this sh!t
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/10/24/proposed-sewer-fee-hikes-could-increase-your-bill-significantly-over-next-decade/
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) announced Wednesday a plan to increase sewer fees over a 10-year period.
The city says the increases – which are the first proposed increases since 2016 – are essential to fund critical improvements to its wastewater infrastructure, ensure operations continue to meet regulatory requirements, and protect both public health and the environment.
The rate increases start with a 9% annual adjustment for the first six years, followed by smaller increases of 8%, 7%, 6%, and 5% in the final four years. These gradual increases result in a total increase of 115% over the 10-year period.
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General Discussion / Re: when is it enough?!
« on: January 05, 2025, 07:36:03 PM »Although I wholeheartedly agree that laws with no enforcement don't work, our legislatures will be hellbent on creating new laws. As far as being facetious, I don't believe you need to be. If the ones that want to control us, can 't prevent us from having what we want, they have no other choice than to make sure we can't get what we want. IE: eliminate the product. My point was wifh fireworks, as well as firearms, the people with either needs to be responsible, educated on the hazards, and understand the risk, and risk mitigation. Simply put, KNOW WHAT THE F&^k YOU ARE DEALING WITH!! So many people only see the pretty colors and not realize that the power in it is the same and sometimes more than dynamite. If more people realize that they may treat is as dynamite and show it more respect. Not have it in a cardboard box, on the driveway while they are throwing sparks into the air. Wishful thinking I'm sure, but I can imagine better results than saying again" it's illegal" ,
I agree! Flashpowder used in common fireworks become unstable when they are wet and when they age. Far more unstable than powder used in ammunition. One example is the tragedy at Waikele years ago. I just hope that we outgrow this fascination with fireworks. We could spend the money on more important things. If we cared so much for the homeless we could have fed them with all you can eat buffet for a very long time or house them with all that money burned on NYE. Or we could have built the rail to circle the island by now.
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General Discussion / Re: when is it enough?!
« on: January 05, 2025, 05:16:08 PM »you think they'll increase the permit fee? they never miss an opportunity to increase taxes/revenue, and that can be construed as "significant action".
I'm not a sociologist, psychologist or legislator but as an everyday citizen observing this illicit behavior year after year, I can make the assumption that Oahu residents have a lot of money to "burn" throughout the year, perhaps this disposable income can be better used as tax money. With this revenue stream, the legislators will create a task force or govt agency, appoint their friends and give them minimum 6 figure salaries.
Problem is it will affect all of us whether we followed the law or not. Everyone will pay / be punished.
i.e. ONE honu with straw up its nose? - ban plastic straws, bags, containers. No follow through on how effective these bans are but these "eco friendly" companies suddenly pop out of nowhere to provide eco friendly solutions....
I think Hawaii voters are too stupid to see simple cause and effect, hence, we get the 2-faced, selfish, opportunistic legislators we deserve.
https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-crime/ty-cullen-sentenced-to-2-years-in-prison/
https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/03/kalani-englishs-fall-from-grace-leaves-former-constituents-feeling-betrayed/
and the trickle down effects of having such legislators in positions of power and appointment
https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/11/former-honolulu-prosecutor-katherine-kealoha-sentenced-to-13-years-in-prison/
I think this illegal fireworks black market stretches far and deep. I wouldn't be surprised that some public officials whether elected or appointed are profiting immensely from the "traditional" demand. It is difficult to believe that the importation of the large volume of illegal fireworks goes unnoticed by Hawaii officials.
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General Discussion / Re: when is it enough?!
« on: January 05, 2025, 04:19:18 PM »I have to disagree with this. Fireworks are legal in many places. The manufacturer should not be held responsible for the customer's using their product unsafely. That will lead to mass transit only as cars are used irresponsibly. That being said, people need to realize that they are "playing " with explosives. They acquire enough to equal the explosive power of cases of dynamite, then treat it like a single firecracker. If a professional fireworks display that uses less than half of what people acquire here, there are required to have explosive experts, secure containment, fire mitigation, and safety protocols in place. Here, we replace all that with alcohol. The youtube videos of new years here, shows there is obviously no enforcement, either on the day of celebration, or in the policing of importing explosives, probably due to corruption. But we all remember the disaster when the bunker of confiscated fireworks killed someone. As much as we need more enforcement, more emphasis needs to be put on the fires, destruction, and the loss of life, in a way that emphasizes, the irresponsible, and dangerous way theyexplosives were handled. Highlight how explosives are safely handled and precautions taken to prevent an incident like this. Chronical the lives lost, hurt, and forever changed by the reckless behavior of the people, and how many people are doing the same thing, but being "luckier" than others.
I was being facetious paralleling the anti gun strategy of suing gun manufacturers. In the case of illegal fireworks in Hawaii it is proven year-after-year that laws simply do not work. Legislators on their high horses think they can legislate the people but when they realize they can't they'll resort to more extreme ways of controlling the population as we shall see in 2025.
https://www.khon2.com/top-stories/cultural-tradition-or-deadly-risk-hawaii-grapples-with-illegal-fireworks-after-tragic-blast/
Wakai expects numerous bills to be introduced in the upcoming legislative session to address the illegal fireworks issue, but said pursuing civil penalties versus criminal might be more effective.
“So maybe that’ll be the consequence. You do that out of your house, we’re going to seize your house,” said Wakai. “I think if there’s consequences for bad behavior, you’re going to see a diminishing of interest in fireworks.”
And there appears to be agreement that laws without enforcement are meaningless and need to change.
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General Discussion / Re: Happy New Year! Once a year checks...
« on: January 04, 2025, 06:27:06 PM »
cellphone = check
big dog on maddafaka HPD list = nope
big dog on maddafaka HPD list = nope
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General Discussion / Re: when is it enough?!
« on: January 03, 2025, 06:14:38 PM »
so stupid to call this a tradition. It's illegal. As I speak someone is firing them off right now eve of Jan 3 in Waipahu Mauka. If everyone smoked crack on NYE is that also a "tradition"?
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General Discussion / Re: when is it enough?!
« on: January 02, 2025, 04:44:50 PM »
dis guy is Chinese and he loves fireworks, so much so he brought from motherland
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/honolulu-man-charged-fireworks-smuggling-ice-atf-probe
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2012/09/05/breaking-news/man-acquitted-of-importing-fireworks-linked-to-waikele-blast/
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/honolulu-man-charged-fireworks-smuggling-ice-atf-probe
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2012/09/05/breaking-news/man-acquitted-of-importing-fireworks-linked-to-waikele-blast/
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General Discussion / Re: when is it enough?!
« on: January 02, 2025, 04:42:55 PM »must be you're not chinese? JK.
is Waipahu the worst? must be Nanakuli/Waianae is more worse? Kalihi?
WAYCISS!!!
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Off Topic / Re: Salt Lake Fireworks Explosion
« on: January 02, 2025, 07:38:43 AM »
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/01/02/cleanup-begins-aliamanu-neighborhood-struggles-with-deadly-fireworks-blast/
“Nice boom,” said Roscoe Kalilikane, who lives a few houses down from where the explosions occurred. “I thought it was 12 o’clock. I thought it was the grand finale. But it was the worst finale that ever happened at the end.”
“This is what we look forward to, you know what I mean?,” said Kala’i Kalilikane. “When something like this happens, it’s unexpected. We’re not over here making bombs like everybody’s thinking and stuff like that.”
“I grew up loving fireworks. I’ve done my share. But I’m not even worried about fireworks right now. I’m just worried about helping the family go through this time -- grief,” said Kaauwai.
“It’s just a bad thing. Nobody wanted this.”
“Nice boom,” said Roscoe Kalilikane, who lives a few houses down from where the explosions occurred. “I thought it was 12 o’clock. I thought it was the grand finale. But it was the worst finale that ever happened at the end.”
“This is what we look forward to, you know what I mean?,” said Kala’i Kalilikane. “When something like this happens, it’s unexpected. We’re not over here making bombs like everybody’s thinking and stuff like that.”
“I grew up loving fireworks. I’ve done my share. But I’m not even worried about fireworks right now. I’m just worried about helping the family go through this time -- grief,” said Kaauwai.
“It’s just a bad thing. Nobody wanted this.”
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Political Discussion / Re: Cybertruck explodes at Trump Hotel Las Vegas
« on: January 01, 2025, 07:44:53 PM »May be time to update this ad for Tesla?
that's somekindaphobic commecrcial
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General Discussion / Re: when is it enough?!
« on: January 01, 2025, 07:38:02 PM »
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/a-booming-problem-0-illegal-fireworks-arrests-in-hawaii-this-year/
HALAWA HEIGHTS, Hawaii (KHON2) — Honolulu police say there have been hundreds of 911 calls over the past couple of months to report illegal fireworks, but no arrests.
Some residents said the nightly explosions are only getting worse.
Jim Cook has lived in Halawa Heights for decades and used to pop fireworks as a kid on New Year’s Eve.
“You can understand that. What I’m against is fireworks going off every night ever since Thanksgiving. 1030 at night on a weekday. I mean, everybody’s asleep,” he said, “Boom! My friend who’s a Vietnam vet, we were eating dinner one night. Concussion bomb went off. He dove under the table. It’s really hard on people.”
Jim’s pup is not a big fan of the nightly explosions either.
“She jumps up, she starts pacing back and forth, she quivers, she drools, and she can’t settle down after that,” Cook said. “I spend up to 2 hours petting her and trying to calm her down!”
Honolulu police said there have been 624 calls on Oahu to report illegal fireworks since Sunday, Nov. 3, but there have been no arrests made in all of 2024.
Pearl City’s major said officers can not take a suspect into custody without a witness.
Igniting fireworks for the holidays? HFD reminds you of this
“If they’re willing to meet with an officer, that will help us. If not, we’ll get the call in the office, we’ll check the area. Many times they’ll see the officer coming, officers are patrolling with a blue light on, and people will run,” said Maj. Randall Platt.
Video evidence can be shown to responding officers to aid in an arrest, but a Kaneohe lawmaker said prosecution can be tricky too.
“Department of Law Enforcement has told me that in order to prosecute someone successfully for an aerial, you need to actually find a piece of that aerial. And when you’re shooting the evidence, you know, a thousand feet in the air, it’s difficult to find a piece of that piece of that firework,” said Rep. Scot Matayoshi.
HALAWA HEIGHTS, Hawaii (KHON2) — Honolulu police say there have been hundreds of 911 calls over the past couple of months to report illegal fireworks, but no arrests.
Some residents said the nightly explosions are only getting worse.
Jim Cook has lived in Halawa Heights for decades and used to pop fireworks as a kid on New Year’s Eve.
“You can understand that. What I’m against is fireworks going off every night ever since Thanksgiving. 1030 at night on a weekday. I mean, everybody’s asleep,” he said, “Boom! My friend who’s a Vietnam vet, we were eating dinner one night. Concussion bomb went off. He dove under the table. It’s really hard on people.”
Jim’s pup is not a big fan of the nightly explosions either.
“She jumps up, she starts pacing back and forth, she quivers, she drools, and she can’t settle down after that,” Cook said. “I spend up to 2 hours petting her and trying to calm her down!”
Honolulu police said there have been 624 calls on Oahu to report illegal fireworks since Sunday, Nov. 3, but there have been no arrests made in all of 2024.
Pearl City’s major said officers can not take a suspect into custody without a witness.
Igniting fireworks for the holidays? HFD reminds you of this
“If they’re willing to meet with an officer, that will help us. If not, we’ll get the call in the office, we’ll check the area. Many times they’ll see the officer coming, officers are patrolling with a blue light on, and people will run,” said Maj. Randall Platt.
Video evidence can be shown to responding officers to aid in an arrest, but a Kaneohe lawmaker said prosecution can be tricky too.
“Department of Law Enforcement has told me that in order to prosecute someone successfully for an aerial, you need to actually find a piece of that aerial. And when you’re shooting the evidence, you know, a thousand feet in the air, it’s difficult to find a piece of that piece of that firework,” said Rep. Scot Matayoshi.