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Should We Consider A Public-Private Partnership For ConCon?
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To ConCon or not to ConCon: Is Democracy the best fit for Hawaii?
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Daniel Paul de Gracia, II
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- Are you a resident of Hawaii?
- Yes
- Tell everyone a little bit about yourself
- Rev. Daniel P. de Gracia, II
Website: http://dan.ekupono.com/
E-mail: dnydegracia@hawaii.rr.com
AIM: sidekickdanieldg
Abstract
I am 28 years old, an ordained minister, a member of the Board of Presbyters with the International Christian Church and Bible School in Honolulu, a columnist for the FilAm Courier magazine, a former candidate for State Representative, and the former Democratic precinct president of District 40, Precinct 1. I am the son of retired United States Air Force Colonel Daniel P. de Gracia, Sr. and poet author Bel Santa Elena de Gracia. I enjoy working with people, helping out in the community, and making a difference.
Trivial Information
Myers-Briggs Personality Type: ENFJ
Favorite book: The Bible.
Favorite movie: Top Gun (1986), with Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Tom Skerrit, Michael Ironside, et al.
Favorite song: "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship.
Favorite quote: Michael Faraday, when asked by his government what good the newly discovered electricity was, responded, "There is every probability that you will soon be able to tax it."
Favorite person: Jesus, the Christ.
Favorite military leader: Jesus, once more!
Favorite color: Blue.
Favorite store: Tiffany & Co.
Education
-Master of arts, political science, concentration in international organizations, minor in humanities, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, 2002.
-Bachelor of arts, political science, concentration in comparative politics, minor in public administration, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX, 2001. Senior capstone study: U.S. Congressional elections.
-Diploma, Judson Senior High School, Converse TX, 1997.
Professional and Academic Organizations
-National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha
-The United States F-14 Tomcat Association
-The National Dean's List
Selected Major Publications and Academic Papers
-"We can and must take steps to prevent domestic violence," Honolulu Star Bulletin, July 2008.
-"Legislators, please have pity on the working man and woman," Honolulu Star Bulletin, May 2008.
-"A tale of three islands," Hawaii Reporter, March 2008.
-"Is Putin starting a second Cold War?" with State Rep. Gene Ward, Honolulu Star Bulletin, February 2008.
-"Get ready to put stamp of approval on Tomcats," Honolulu Star Bulletin, December 2007.
-"If you want to protect the whales, let the Navy protect America," Hawaii Reporter, November 2007.
-"Revere the wise and the strong, the foolish and the weak among us," Honolulu Star Bulletin, July 2007.
Awards and Honors
-Commendation from the Hawaii State House of Representatives for historic military preservation, 2008
-Awarded honorary "Tomcatter" and honorary life membership for historic preservation, U.S. F-14 Tomcat Association, 2008
-Commendation from the Hawaii State Senate for promoting international peace, 2007
-Commendation from the Hawaii State House of Representatives for community service, 2007
-The National Dean's List, 2000-2001
Why I Think We Should Have A ConCon
Why should we have a ConCon, you ask? Well I'm not as sophisticated or esoteric as some of my other friends on this site, I like to keep it simple. Here's why we should have a ConCon :)
Daniel de Gracia II's Blog
The Next Fifty Years Of Hawaii's Statehood
THIS WEEK, our islands will observe Statehood Day in celebration of Hawaii's decision to become a part of the greater ohana of freedom we call these United States of America. In the forty nine years since the fiftieth star was sown to the deep blue fabric of Old Glory, the face of Hawaii has changed from a sparsely populated comma between East and West into the Pacific Ocean’s exclamation point for urban development. We have developed new attitudes, new traditions, and new lifestyles. We have so… Continue
Posted on August 9, 2008 at 10:00pm —
In Opposing A Vote On Rail, Hawaii Democrats Have Forsaken Core Party Values
Earlier this year, scores of Hawaii Democrats rolled on the floor laughing and delighted themselves as the Hawaii Republican Party imploded over their party platform and leaders. As conservative mujahedeen declared political jihad against the party elephant trainers and zookeepers, members of the Hawaii Democratic Party shook their heads and reassured one another, “This type of hypocrisy is precisely why we’re Democrats. We stick together, we are united, and like Obama, we are the voice of the p… Continue
Posted on July 20, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments
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But a great 80's moment.
Thanks for the add on!