It is said that public policy is what actually runs a country. In our case, we approved the Covenant Agreement in the mid-\u201970s that set up our relationship with our national government.<\/p>\n
The basic document included establishment of a presidential system of government and a seven-year guaranteed funding for the emplacement of basic infrastructure here.<\/p>\n
Since 1977, we started electing our public officials. Our journey wasn\u2019t necessarily all smooth-sailing but we strengthened self-government along the way.<\/p>\n
After 46 years, I think it\u2019s time that we turn our attention to quality policies on investment NMI-wide. It\u2019s the only pathway to ably and capably meet the growing socio-economic needs of the islands. <\/p>\n
We can\u2019t afford acquiescence\u2014accepting anything that descends from the blue skies of paradise\u2014to dictate our way of life. We must establish an active and proactive role forging the quality of life here through a set of fully thought-out plans.<\/p>\n
That entails time and meticulous planning that we must begin forthwith before it is too late. This requires major organizational meeting of pertinent agencies and private industry leaders\u2014the collective goal being investments.<\/p>\n
The view is to proactively assist current and newly established businesses reset buttons that allows growth to move forward. A bit of attention and help on small businesses should grant owners the courage to move about confidently. <\/p>\n
Stumble<\/strong> However, a thriving upstart we stumbled on an unfortunate experience that prompted the exit of Nippon investment in recent past. I\u2019m hopeful that it has been mutually resolved. The NMI can\u2019t afford boasting arrogance dealing with countries here like Japan.<\/p>\n I\u2019d stretch mini-tourism investment by asking: what\u2019s one policy that would lift the quality of life at home? Is it a higher minimum wage? What would be its foundation?<\/p>\n Definitely, the answer is in a healthy economy. Do we have one now the work product hailing from both sectors? Isn\u2019t it time that we focus on investments? In other words, we\u2019ve consistently been out of focus. Time to reset buttons for our survival!<\/p>\n Disoriented:<\/strong> Or is it attributable to reading deficiency, therefore the backwards recitation of their ABCs? Unsolicited interference only delays and confuses plans in progress. <\/p>\n Policymaking and implementation of policy are two different beasts where you\u2019re confused of your role. Humiliating! <\/p>\n Shore:<\/strong> Around the Puntan Muchot shoreline was where we used to follow grandpa throw-net fishing. We\u2019d clean it up in the sand then place it in our coconut leaf-woven container. The trip was both fun and purposeful.<\/p>\n Deep State<\/strong> Sure, the Deep State comprises thousands of people who have confused their role versus the duly-elected representatives of the people. Let\u2019s say President Trump decides on a policy matter. Could Deep State staffers overrule his decision? The answer is obvious!<\/p>\n Now, if you\u2019re still confused revisit the concept of the presidential system to secure clarity of understanding.<\/p>\n Moreover, the attempt by Dems and the media mob to remove Trump failed royally. It deserves a full handclap by all. It was an all-out effort to impeach the Donald but can\u2019t be pinned on \u201chigh crimes\u201d because he never committed any. <\/p>\n And so there\u2019s now a long line to Washington to collectively intone \u201cLullaby And Good Nite\u201d to sooth baseless political accusations versus the Donald. He may be brash but he gets the job done for our people across the fruited plain.<\/p>\n AETNA<\/strong> Next, there\u2019s a note from AETNA that I should use regular medical daytime services at CHC. Is AETNA wary of what a medical emergency is about relating to cardiovascular concerns? Or does it have a qualified cardiovascular doctor to assist patients in this situation before heading to the ER?<\/p>\n I actually went through this frustrating experience. Therefore, I\u2019m not just raising hell as a discombobulated member. We have \u201cdue process rights\u201d or did you forget this AETNA? I will not hesitate employing my due process rights next time it happens! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is said that public policy is what actually runs a country. In our case,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[23734],"class_list":["post-311653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-opinion","tag-aetna"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/311653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=311653"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/311653\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=311653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=311653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=311653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe industry has and still is supported by visitors from the Land of the Rising Sun, a market aided by our historic relationship with our Nippon brothers and sisters before the war. <\/p>\n
\nThere\u2019s also the temptation by legislators meddling with the enforcement of policy apparently confused over their role: policy formulation or implementation? Is this really that difficult to understand? <\/p>\n
\nOccasionally, I\u2019d drive down Beach Road from up north just to admire the grand stretch of the calm sea to the reef and the golden beach on the shore. Then there\u2019s the grandly colorful sunset.<\/p>\n
\nThere\u2019s growing collision on the role of the so-called Deep State (appointed officials) versus the elected group. <\/p>\n
\nAt a clinic, the clerk said I\u2019m not a member of AETNA that took me by surprise. After all, the firm continues to take money from my paycheck and I never received notice that my membership has been forfeited. I left in humiliation!<\/p>\n