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

Seeking A Firm, Decisive President

Wednesday - November 18, 2009
By Rick Hamada

It appears that President Obama, his congressional leadership and liberals at large want to exert absolute and total control over the lives of Americans.

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The GOP Rally For ‘Change’

Wednesday - November 11, 2009
By Rick Hamada

Last week’s gubernatorial victories for the GOP in Virginia and New Jersey may not be an absolute indictment of the Obama administration, but it certainly isn’t good news for the president or for Democrats.

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Supporting Restaurant Workers

Wednesday - November 04, 2009
By Rick Hamada

Zagat’s, a well-respected and well-read travel publication, found recently that Hawaii ranks as one of the worst states when it comes to tipping servers in restaurants.

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Save It For A Rainy Day, Guv

Wednesday - October 28, 2009
By Rick Hamada

When you mention the state Hurricane Relief Fund, eyes tend to glaze over. It’s not the sexiest thing to bring up in conversation. But with our recent financial travails, the Hurricane Relief Fund has now become the most popular girl at the dance. It seems everybody wants a twirl around the floor.

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Teachers Need To Speak Up

Wednesday - October 21, 2009
By Rick Hamada

There is hardly a person who does not agree that teachers are invaluable to our community. As parents, this truism is undeniable.

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A ‘Healthy’ Tax On Soft Drinks

Wednesday - October 14, 2009
By Rick Hamada

Soda has been the whipping boy of the nutrition police for years. Coke, Pepsi and their evil brethren have been accused of causing obesity among children, adults, skinny people and lab rats. Soda also is blamed for global warming, bad roads, Sean Penn movies and every shoestring that snaps right before you leave the house (I hate that).

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The Brutality Of Sexual Crime

Wednesday - October 07, 2009
By Rick Hamada

Former television star Mackenzie Phillips recently revealed she was a victim of incestuous rape by her father, recording artist John Phillips of the ‘60s band The Mamas and The Papas.

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Dems Wrong On Racial Charges

Wednesday - September 23, 2009
By Rick Hamada

Former President Jimmy Carter has embarrassed himself and his party with his recent allegations that the outburst by Rep. Joe Wilson during President Obama’s congressional address was “based in racism.”

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The Dissing Of Hawaii’s GOP

Wednesday - September 16, 2009
By Rick Hamada

The recent announcement from Honolulu city prosecutor Peter Carlisle that he would relinquish his Republican Party membership in anticipation of a mayoral candidacy is the least of the worries for the state GOP.

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This Legislative Idea Really Stinks

Wednesday - September 09, 2009
By Rick Hamada

For a radio talk show host and newspaper columnist like me, Honolulu City Councilman Rod Tam is the gift that keeps on giving. His latest legislative faux pas, that harebrained idea that we should outlaw smelly people from TheBus and any other public transit systems will provide fodder for conversation and chuckles for ages.

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