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General Topics => Political Discussion => Topic started by: ptanabe on August 09, 2020, 03:19:27 AM

Title: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: ptanabe on August 09, 2020, 03:19:27 AM
What are your thoughts on Rick Blangiardi? From what i gather the runoff will be between Blangiardi and Amemiya.
I know the Young Guns owners seem not to like him and they say he's anti-2a?

To me
Blangiardi and Amemiya seem like slick politicians fake and full of platitudes. I hate to say I think even Kym Pine would have been a better option than the 2 dummies we're left with.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: oldfart on August 09, 2020, 06:07:29 AM
What are your thoughts on Rick Blangiardi? From what i gather the runoff will be between Blangiardi and Amemiya.
I know the Young Guns owners seem not to like him and they say he's anti-2a?

To me
Blangiardi and Amemiya seem like slick politicians fake and full of platitudes. I hate to say I think even Kym Pine would have been a better option than the 2 dummies we're left with.
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I mentioned this before, but Rick was my boss for many years. He was a good guy to work for and always treated people fairly.
He was not afraid to yell at people if they screwed up. It was unpleasant to get an angry phone call from him. :rofl:
Sometimes you gotta kick butts to get results. He was not afraid to fire people for being stupid. :thumbsup:
We have a mutual respect for each other, so I voted for him.
I fail to see how Rick is a slick politician since he was never a politician before.

I've also known the owners of Young Guns for many decades, even before the store was opened.
I can tell you that YG used to advertise on his tv channels but haven't done so in decades.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: QUIETShooter on August 09, 2020, 07:10:43 AM
Initially in the mayors race I was leaning toward Blangiardi.  I'm always more interested when new candidates throw their hat into the ring.

Kym Pine is already a seasoned politician but I was willing to give her a chance at the mayors position based solely on what she felt was important at the time.  She doesn't seem to mind bucking the status quo and doggedly would ask the questions no one wants to ask and am not afraid to hold people accountable.

But for now she's out of the picture.  Blangiardi and Amemiya are both new to the game of politics.  In a way it's a good thing and again I am leaning towards Blangiardi.

Mufi should find a quiet place and sit down and reflect on why he did so poorly last night.  He should have known and maybe deep inside he did but his ego wouldn't let him.  He thought he was another Fasi.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: ren on August 09, 2020, 08:56:45 AM
As a potential mayor, Im concerned over the investigation into his brother Roy Amemiya. I'm sick of the corruption in this state
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: ptanabe on August 09, 2020, 09:26:00 AM
What are your thoughts on Rick Blangiardi? From what i gather the runoff will be between Blangiardi and Amemiya.
I know the Young Guns owners seem not to like him and they say he's anti-2a?

To me
Blangiardi and Amemiya seem like slick politicians fake and full of platitudes. I hate to say I think even Kym Pine would have been a better option than the 2 dummies we're left with.


Not sure if you need to friend YG on Facebook to read this but this is from their page.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1366319916898274&id=164647943732150
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: oldfart on August 09, 2020, 09:36:24 AM

Not sure if you need to friend YG on Facebook to read this but this is from their page.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1366319916898274&id=164647943732150
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Can't see it.
Removed?
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: hvybarrels on August 09, 2020, 10:23:28 AM
It is relieving to know Mufi is done. Some of my faith in the Hawaii electorate has been restored.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: QUIETShooter on August 09, 2020, 12:21:01 PM
It is relieving to know Mufi is done. Some of my faith in the Hawaii electorate has been restored.

I feel the same way.  Not sure how much percent of the vote Mufi got but it was less than 14%.  He mentioned that it seems people of Honolulu wants a fresh new face in the office of Mayor.

Well, there is a reason for that and it's obvious that Mufi's two terms is the reason for his miserable turnout results last night.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: changemyoil66 on August 09, 2020, 06:32:12 PM
I emailed rick asking stance on ccw. He said no.

But its lesser of 2 evils.  Keith was more part of the club than rick imo.

I voted for stonebreaker.

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Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: drck1000 on August 09, 2020, 06:55:06 PM
My impression of him is that he's just another "I know what's best for everyone" elitist that is seizing an opportunity.  That said, I've never met him.  So maybe I'll have to give him a closer look over the next few months.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on August 09, 2020, 08:53:57 PM
I've often wondered why a person like Rick would use his position on a local TV station to air his opinions on political and social issues.  Now it's clear.  he has had aspirations of running for office for some time, and was using his public podium to improve his name recognition.

I've never trusted anyone who talks with their hands like he does -- as if he's been coached to not look too inanimate while talking in public.  Hillary does the same.  She uses a fist with a clenched thumb, whereas Rick uses the "making a clay urn" technique with both hands.  Either way, it always strikes me as insincere and contrived to make themselves seem more appealing while speaking.

I wonder if anyone will ever complain that his opponents should be given equal time during the News?
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: oldfart on August 09, 2020, 11:05:26 PM
I don't trust amemiya because he smiles too much.
It's abnormal.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: changemyoil66 on August 09, 2020, 11:27:36 PM
I don't trust amemiya because he smiles too much.
It's abnormal.
U should have seen his interview last night. Face was stone cold. I thought he was last place or something.

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Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: RSN172 on August 10, 2020, 01:11:14 AM
Ricky will probably win.  That prick Rhoads has already won his seat.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: mrgaf on August 10, 2020, 06:38:10 AM
Same BS different day.... I don’t trust Blangiardi at all, ditto (even more) with Amemiya.... another 4 years of crap either way... :grrr:
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: ren on August 10, 2020, 08:05:46 AM
I don't know why Rick hasn't thrown down this card on his opponent
https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/08/caldwell-top-city-official-whos-subject-of-an-fbi-investigation-will-remain-on-the-job/ (https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/08/caldwell-top-city-official-whos-subject-of-an-fbi-investigation-will-remain-on-the-job/)
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: Jl808 on August 10, 2020, 08:51:15 AM
No need to for the primary, since he’s ahead.  For the general election, who knows.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: drck1000 on August 10, 2020, 10:16:51 AM
Same BS different day.... I don’t trust Blangiardi at all, ditto (even more) with Amemiya.... another 4 years of crap either way... :grrr:
Yeah, pretty much.  I wouldn't say I trust either, but while my initial impressions of Blangiardi is that he's just another elitist, my impression of Amemiya is worse.  From what little research I did on him (not much really), he seems like a "safe" public face of some crap (corruption, etc). 
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: QUIETShooter on August 10, 2020, 11:53:56 AM
I don't trust amemiya because he smiles too much.
It's abnormal.

Amemiya's smile reminds me of gov. Ige's……. :shake:

Everytime I see Amemiya's commercials I'm reminded of that 1971 song by Undisputed Truth:  "Smiling faces Sometimes."
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on August 10, 2020, 12:11:19 PM
Amemiya's smile reminds me of gov. Ige's……. :shake:

Everytime I see Amemiya's commercials I'm reminded of that 1971 song by Undisputed Truth:  "Smiling faces Sometimes."

 :shake:  ***PROFANITY WARNING ***   :shake:

https://youtu.be/BzSsLiBPX38
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: Jl808 on August 10, 2020, 12:17:55 PM
Private Pyle played a really good Kingpin character in Netflix’s Daredevil series.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on August 10, 2020, 12:23:41 PM
Private Pyle played a really good Kingpin character in Netflix’s Daredevil series.

He was good in the Law & Order: Criminal Intent series -- up until his character had his mental break down, anyway.
Title: Re: Rick Blangiardi
Post by: hvybarrels on August 11, 2020, 12:12:21 AM
Vincent DʻOnofrio gained 80lbs for FMJ and dropped it all for this scene 9 months later. He must have some crazy elastic skin.

https://youtu.be/7rnTpR4M1ZI