Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... August, 2008

To: Mama_Bear; All

“E oni wale no‘oukou i ku‘u pono‘a‘ole e pau.”

Kamehameha united the islands by force and freed commoners from the whims of unjust rulers. He is remembered most fondly as the monarch who promulgated a law that protected commoners from ill treatment by ali‘i and outlawed ritual human sacrifice. He forged the Kingdom of Hawaii, a sovereign nation recognized by world powers.

Between 1790 and 1795, Kamehameha used Western cannon and superior military strategies to subjugate all the islands except Niihau and Kauai. After two failed invasion attempts, a combination of diplomacy and threats convinced the ruler of Kauai, Kaumualii, in 1810 to accept Kamehameha as the supreme ruler in the islands.

Before Kamehameha, warfare was common in the islands with one chief battling another for land and power, and commoners were at the mercy of their rulers. That all ended when Kamehameha took over, establishing his first capital in Lahaina.

Kamehameha demonstrated a pragmatic concern for the average Hawaiian, the need for unity in a changing time and respect for the old ways while being open to modern technology. The main thrust of his foreign policy was to strengthen ties with Great Britain and keep other powers from establishing a foothold in the islands during a time of European imperialism in the Pacific.

Throughout his reign, Kamehameha modified the old ways of governing to fit new conditions brought about by increased foreign influence. He gave individual chiefs latitude in governing their lands but named his own governors to each of the major islands except Kauai and had the final word on any dispute.

Kamehameha had a vision for the islands that lasted beyond his death and could be resurrected today. The first step is to achieve unity within the Hawaiian community. It’s a tall order, and one that cannot be achieved without a common goal that acknowledges modern reality. Kamehameha I showed the way.

1,001 posted on 08/12/2008 8:12:36 AM PDT by OESY

To: Mama_Bear; FRiends; All

1,002 posted on 08/12/2008 8:13:58 AM PDT by jaycee

Aloha, GeeBee!! Love your dancing cat. Haven’t seen you for a long while. ((((((((GeeBee)))))))!

1,003 posted on 08/12/2008 8:14:58 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

To: ConservativeMan55

Oh....YUCK!!! LOL. Thanks for the "potpourri"...... I think. ;-)

Now how am I going to clear that out of my mind's memory cache???

1,004 posted on 08/12/2008 8:18:56 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Maybe this will help?

1,005 posted on 08/12/2008 8:23:05 AM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (Obama is the Democrats guy. They bought the ticket, now they must take the ride.)

Morning, GeeBee! Now thats a Cool Cat if I ever saw one!

1,006 posted on 08/12/2008 8:25:12 AM PDT by jaycee

Yep, I’m dreamin’ too! The last time I was in Hawaii was in the early 80’s - much too long ago. We stayed in Makaha near the North Shore on Oahu. A surfer’s paradise.

1,007 posted on 08/12/2008 8:33:43 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

To: ConservativeMan55

OMG! NO, that DIDN’T help. LOL

1,008 posted on 08/12/2008 8:36:20 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

Perhaps watching the entire video would help lol!

Video of man taking bath in Burger King sink.

1,009 posted on 08/12/2008 8:38:38 AM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (Obama is the Democrats guy. They bought the ticket, now they must take the ride.)

Thanks, OESY. Interesting information about Kamehameha. :-)

Kamehameha had a vision for the islands that lasted beyond his death and could be resurrected today. The first step is to achieve unity within the Hawaiian community.

That's a curious statement, though. I wonder if this means that there is still a lack of unity within the Hawaiian community?

1,010 posted on 08/12/2008 8:41:17 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

To: ConservativeMan55

Perhaps watching the entire video would help lol!

Oh yeah, that helped. ;-)

It makes me wonder what other stuff is going on behind the scenes at fast food places. Yucko....and I used to love Burger King's chicken salads. Thank you so very much. :-(

1,011 posted on 08/12/2008 8:49:36 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

I am going to be in and out today. Will answer pings when I can. Tuesdays I take lunch over to my MIL at her assisted living home, for her and her tablemates, then I have some errands to run. Today I think I will pick up Subway BLTs. They should enjoy that.

I'll be back as soon as I can. Everyone, have a great day!

1,012 posted on 08/12/2008 8:58:42 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

Haha I do what I can. :)

I hope my contribution was appreciated lol

1,013 posted on 08/12/2008 8:59:46 AM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (Obama is the Democrats guy. They bought the ticket, now they must take the ride.)

To: jaycee; OESY; Mama_Bear; All

"Everybody loves the hula!"

1,014 posted on 08/12/2008 9:02:31 AM PDT by yorkie (Each of us is a vital thread in another person's tapestry)

Oh, that looks just like my son's dog, "Penny the Pug"! She doesn't hula, though, not as far as I know.

G'mornin', yorkie!

1,015 posted on 08/12/2008 9:07:22 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

That is so adorable, yorkie! Good Moning to ya!

1,016 posted on 08/12/2008 9:14:27 AM PDT by jaycee

That's a curious statement, though. I wonder if this means that there is still a lack of unity within the Hawaiian community?

Possibly. I haven't asked since he died in 1819 and hasn't been available for interviews--kind of a "no comment" situation.

1,017 posted on 08/12/2008 9:32:01 AM PDT by OESY

To: jaycee; Mama_Bear; OESY

I was going to post this one of me,
but didn't want anyone to get jealous
as it is obvious I've got the hula down pat,
and I've got RHYTHM!

1,018 posted on 08/12/2008 9:43:54 AM PDT by yorkie (Each of us is a vital thread in another person's tapestry)

kind of a "no comment" situation.

LOL. Yeah, I guess. ;-)

1,019 posted on 08/12/2008 9:46:43 AM PDT by Mama_Bear

Is this you, yorkie? Beautiful face, I think its good for a girl that age! Let me know!

1,020 posted on 08/12/2008 9:51:28 AM PDT by jaycee

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