A Conservative Estimate reflects Rick Hamada’s views on social and political issues facing the state of Hawaii, and the nation. Rick Hamada is the host of Hawaii's morning drive talk show, "The Rick Hamada Program" on News Radio 830 KHVH, a Clear Channel station.
Below are the last 10 columns written by Rick Hamada
Mufi Doth Protest Lingle Too Much
Wednesday - February 03, 2010
By Rick Hamada
I can appreciate the passion Mayor Mufi Hannemann exhibits for the rail project. He is an ardent supporter and defender of rail and is undeterred in his pursuit of its completion.
Read Column>>GOP Must Stay On Message
Wednesday - January 27, 2010
By Rick Hamada
The dust has yet to settle on the Massachusetts election heard ‘round the world.
Read Column>>The Best of Times In Haiti Were Bad
Wednesday - January 20, 2010
By Rick Hamada
I had the opportunity to spend some time in Haiti in the 1980s while working aboard a cruise ship. We would dock at the private resort of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line called Labadee.
Read Column>>The Killjoy Fireworks Fun Police
Wednesday - January 13, 2010
By Rick Hamada
There is, yet again, another attempt afoot to ban all fireworks in Hawaii.
Read Column>>Starting Over With A Clean Slate In ‘10
Wednesday - January 06, 2010
By Rick Hamada
In this space last week, I lamented the challenges of 2009 and looked forward to its imminent demise. Now, with the celebrations concluded, it seems only fitting to anticipate the potential wonderfulness of 2010.
Read Column>>Good Riddance To A Lousy Year
Wednesday - December 30, 2009
By Rick Hamada
Say goodbye to 2009. Actually, allow me to expand: Good riddance, get the heck out of here, you’re not welcome any time soon and don’t let the door hit your okole on the way out!
Read Column>>HSTA All About Self-interest
Wednesday - December 23, 2009
By Rick Hamada
All parties involved in the Hawaii State Teachers Association contract negotiation process should be embarrassed and ashamed of their abject failure, and for the situation in which they have left our state and our children.
Read Column>>A Case For Learning To Defend Oneself
Wednesday - December 16, 2009
By Rick Hamada
The recent story of a Cushing, Okla., woman shooting an intruder in her home serves as a valuable lesson to all.
Read Column>>A Question: Was It Worth It, Tiger?
Wednesday - December 09, 2009
By Rick Hamada
I couldn’t believe that, of all people, Tiger Woods would cheat on his wife. That’s the conclusion based on revelations over the past week or so. I suppose, for propriety’s sake, I should use the word “allegedly.” I mean, that’s the word that allows for rampant speculation to appear semi-factual, right? He “allegedly” did this or she “allegedly” did that.
Read Column>>Is Higa’s Audit Playing Politics?
Wednesday - December 02, 2009
By Rick Hamada
The critical audit of the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism may raise more questions than provide answers. In a draft report released last week, State Legislative Auditor Marion Higa chastised the department for its questionable operations, and laid the blame at the feet of the department’s director, Ted Liu.
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