{"id":308383,"date":"2019-09-20T06:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T20:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=308383"},"modified":"2019-09-20T06:00:41","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T20:00:41","slug":"policy-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/policy-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is said that policy determines the quality of life of a community. It is a \u201ctheory behind a law or action that is beneficial to society that becomes a basis or reason for laws and rulings by a court.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The latter aspect is a bit more complex, though the intent remains the same\u2014improvement of the wellbeing of villagers\u2014to the level of prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>Be that as it may, it seems we\u2019ve done a decent job addressing such policy as housing and other collateral issues. It involves a process that requires organized implementation. A little focus and we should expand other services beyond normalcy or conventional wisdom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Obligation<\/strong><br \/>\nIt remains our duty to resolve issues collectively. The task turns even more critical when disposing of scarce resources.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the promise of better tomorrows is as perennial as the grass made by politicians that seem to neglect them with equal agility. I call it the recycling factory where the same garbage is brought for regurgitation during election year. After more than 40 years I\u2019ve memorized promises like the back of my hand.<\/p>\n<p>Politics is as sure as a three-dollar bill. We\u2019ve dealt with it and know the nature of the beast. Unfortunately, we ignore lessons in perpetuity as though second nature to our demise. Must begin paying attention to our rights and aspirations as citizens. Let\u2019s hold public officials accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Damning our wobbly behavior replaying exhausting policy redundancy as though new material found aplenty at the landfill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National<\/strong><br \/>\nI have been treading varying views among national policymakers in matters of interest. Appreciate the depth of their informed views that have gone beyond conventional wisdom.<\/p>\n<p>It could be done here too if policymakers retreat to reassess issues that merit turning into policy. The exercise should be limited to substantive issues so we avoid turning the legislature into the first manufacturing entity in the NMI of half-baked policies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Success<\/strong><br \/>\nTrump\u2019s meteoric success with the national economy leaves Democrats at a loss for table issues, thus the apparent disorientation.<\/p>\n<p>The economy has soared, giving people jobs and more money for their families. In more ways than one, most folks have benefited from Trump\u2019s healthy economic plans that are unstoppable at this point.<\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s success became a political thorny issue for Democrats who can\u2019t figure out table issues in order to find some form of participation in the improvement of the quality of life for families. Well, it happens when the train leaves the station without Da Boysis. It would be a long hitch home.<\/p>\n<p>Be that as it may, admirable Trump\u2019s success with the economy where workers head home with more money in their paychecks for family needs. In the process, national Democrats can\u2019t figure out table issues that would bring them into relevancy with fellow citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s also determined to resolve the homelessness epidemic in the golden state turned \u201cpoop\u201d state. Imagine the stench of poop all over California. What\u2019s the cause of homelessness when the economy has soared? How did this positive phenomenon skip those now languishing in impoverished land? It\u2019s all a matter of leadership where high tidal shift lifts all boats!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Money<\/strong><br \/>\nThe fluctuation of revenue is a given that is contingent on several factors. Fortunately, it\u2019s comforting the commitment of money managers to see appropriate disposition of scarce funds. It\u2019s good to save some for that \u201crainy day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully there would emerge a plan to improve upon our mini-tourism industry. Let\u2019s strengthen gradual commercialization of farming and fishing. It may require a set of plans but there\u2019s nothing stopping us from moving forward with it. Subsistence has outlived its usefulness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conflict<\/strong><br \/>\nMembers of boards and commissions are legally mandated to work and focus on policy issues.<\/p>\n<p>To use your post to advance the salaries of spouses and relatives makes you a voluntary participant in corrupt activities prohibited by law. This isn\u2019t too hard to understand, is it?<\/p>\n<p>If necessary I will publish names in the days ahead to point out the obvious anomaly. Your role was never intended to help family members over fulfilling the public role and function of the board or commission you\u2019re appointed to help. Ever heard of the term integrity? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is said that policy determines the quality of life of a community. 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