Making Waves: A Hawaii Perspective on Washington Politics Archive: August 2012

Tiffany Au, daughter of Vietnam boat refugees runs for Hawaii House of Rep.

For Tiffany Au, all it took was one generation to rise up as a community leader and a Republican candidate in Hawaii. Published August 28 2012
Interview with VA Beach City Auditor Lyndon Remias

Danny de Gracia interviews one of the nation’s most respected transparency officials on how to keep government honest and effective. Published August 28 2012
Why you should visit the Hawaiian Islands: Interview with State Representative Jessica Wooley

Danny de Gracia interviews the chair of the Hawaii House Committee on Culture and the Arts for insights into island culture and charm. Published August 26 2012
Remembering Neil Armstrong: A legacy of American courage and leadership

Neil Armstrong had the "right stuff" and inspired America's youth to look to the heavens. Published August 25 2012
Hawaii’s Battleship Missouri Memorial a must-see weekend tourist destination

Danny de Gracia gives a weekender’s review of one of Hawaii’s most fascinating destinations, the Mighty Mo. Published August 24 2012
President Barack Obama believes “God is in control”

Obama says that God is "in control." Is he really? Published August 23 2012
My first election: Politicians, promises and why Libertarians can't get into Congress

Reform candidates and third parties could learn a thing or two from class elections. Published August 22 2012
A lack of class has VP Joe Biden crashing Tampa during GOP Convention

Like a frat boy during Greek Week, Biden and his toga are heading for Tampa during the GOP convention. Published August 21 2012
Practical libertarianism and Gary Johnson: “We’re not a party, we’re the people”

Gary Johnson explores the possibility that you might be Libertarian and not even know it. Published August 20 2012
Lemonade Freedom Day in Focus: Interview with Janie Johnson, author “Don’t Take My Lemonade Stand”

Danny de Gracia interviews conservative author Janie Johnson on what’s broken in America and how to fix it. Published August 17 2012
White House calls on Romney to release tax records yet Obama revels in lack of transparency

Until the White House shows transparency, Mitt Romney should keep his tax records private. Published August 17 2012
Gary Johnson: Making the 2012 election worthwhile

Status quo politics got you down? Think about Gary Johnson Published August 16 2012
OPSEC’s “Dishonorable Disclosures”: Why Congress must hold Obama accountable for national security breaches

Congress has a responsibility to reign in national security abuses of the Executive Branch. Published August 16 2012
Understanding the Eurocrisis: Interview with UKIP Leader Nigel Farage

Danny de Gracia interviews UK Independence Party Leader Nigel Farage on the ongoing European financial crisis. Published August 16 2012
America’s youth goes to the polls: Interview with first-time voter, Lanson Hoopai

Danny de Gracia interviews a first time voter fresh out of high school, Lanson Hoopai for perspective on the youth vote. Published August 16 2012
OPINION: Does it really matter whether America’s Founding Fathers were Christian?

Danny de Gracia takes a faith perspective on the debate over the “original intent” of the Founding Fathers. Published August 15 2012
OPINION: Biden says Romney would put blacks “back in chains” but ignores Obama’s human rights record

Biden resorts to race baiting but ignores the human rights abuses of President Obama. Published August 14 2012
Interview Dr. Hunt Tooley: Hyperinflation, monetary policy and politics

Danny de Gracia interviews economist and Ludwig von Mises Institute scholar Dr. Hunt Tooley. Published August 13 2012
Former Miss Hawaii Lauren Cheape wins Republican primary for state House of Representatives

The former Miss Hawaii 2011 Lauren Cheape wins her first primary election. Published August 12 2012
Priorities USA Action PAC accuses Romney, but it is Obama that ignores the sanctity of life

When it comes to not understanding political fallout on human lives, it is President Obama that doesn’t understand. Published August 10 2012

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