Thoughts on Larry Price?

[WindwardOahuRN]

Just wondering what folks are thinking about Larry Price's comments:

http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=6473276&pass=1#poll60860

As an owner of a pair of blue eyes I am a bit appalled but not all that surprised.

Ah well. Life goes on. :(

[scrivener]

I just voted in the online poll. Do I think Price owes Hooser an apology? Heck no. While I of course do not agree with Price (my own dad's eyes are green, after all), the only way he owes Hooser an apology is if (a) he regrets hurting/offending/insulting Hooser or (b) what he said is not what he meant. If he feels the way he feels and doesn't care (as he says) what Hooser thinks, there's no way he owes anyone an apology for exercising his right to voice his opinions.

Price was speaking for himself. Unless his employers tell him not to, what does he have to apologize for?

[WindwardOahuRN]

I just voted in the online poll. Do I think Price owes Hooser an apology? Heck no. While I of course do not agree with Price (my own dad's eyes are green, after all), the only way he owes Hooser an apology is if (a) he regrets hurting/offending/insulting Hooser or (b) what he said is not what he meant. If he feels the way he feels and doesn't care (as he says) what Hooser thinks, there's no way he owes anyone an apology for exercising his right to voice his opinions.

Price was speaking for himself. Unless his employers tell him not to, what does he have to apologize for?

He owes an apology for condemning a person SIMPLY FOR THE COLOR OF THEIR EYES. For slamming a fellow human being for something that he has no control over---the color of his eyes.

If I slammed a person for being brown-eyed, brown-skinned, Mexican, Micronesian---would it not be the same and would I not be deserving of condemnation? Of course I would. And I suppose that I, being of the disdained blue-eyed crowd, would be roundly thrashed.

Good Lord. What a horrible world we live in if we subscribe to such idiocy. In my own familia-centric world of Hispanic/Black/Asian/Caucasian, and in the life-is-too-short mentality to which I subscribe, yeah, the jerk owes the world an apology.

BTW, Scriv---that "my own dad's eyes are green, after all" reminds me, rather scarily, of folks back in NY who used to say "some of my best friends are black" when talking about their own reasons why, gee whiz, they are REALLY not racist. Ugly shit.

[scrivener]

I don't think you'd owe anyone an apology either. You're in a country where you're free to have whatever opinion you want, as long as having that opinion doesn't interfere with others' rights.

He owes Hooser an apology if he regrets what he said. He owes his listeners an apology if he regrets the way his listeners were affected by his words. He owes the nation an apology (and more) if his words interfered with the rights of others to do what they want to do.

I was greatly insulted by the conversation in the teacher-drug-testing thread. Did I ever demand an apology? Heck no. Some people did apologize to me, privately, because they never meant to insult me (and in fact didn't really think I should be insulted, but there it was). Did they apologize for their positions? No, and if they had, I'd have been insulted further.

You're allowed to have unpopular, hateful, hurtful opinions, WORN. Without apology.

[helen]

Going on the transcript and the audio clip that KHNL provided on their web site, I think Larry Price was out of line with the color of the eyes question. I suspect he wanted to guage Senator Hooser's experience as a local and I didn't think that color of the eyes question was a valid one.

Does he need to apologize? I don't know. I also think Price was trying to slam Hooser as a slimey politican who used to come from the mainland and now represents a rural place in the state and may not know all the workings of the state of Hawaii.

Also neither the audio clip or the transcript does not have what Hooser said before Price asked the questions. All we get is Price making note that Hooser said "honest" enough times for Price to realize that he was dealing with someone doesn't speak Oahu local talk.

[WindwardOahuRN]

I don't think you'd owe anyone an apology either. You're in a country where you're free to have whatever opinion you want, as long as having that opinion doesn't interfere with others' rights.

He owes Hooser an apology if he regrets what he said. He owes his listeners an apology if he regrets the way his listeners were affected by his words. He owes the nation an apology (and more) if his words interfered with the rights of others to do what they want to do.

I was greatly insulted by the conversation in the teacher-drug-testing thread. Did I ever demand an apology? Heck no. Some people did apologize to me, privately, because they never meant to insult me (and in fact didn't really think I should be insulted, but there it was). Did they apologize for their positions? No, and if they had, I'd have been insulted further.

You're allowed to have unpopular, hateful, hurtful opinions, WORN. Without apology.

A person is entitled to many things, without apology, I suppose.

But I don't subscribe that one is entitled to racist comments without challenge.

Even in Hawaii.

[scrivener]

BTW, Scriv---that "my own dad's eyes are green, after all" reminds me, rather scarily, of folks back in NY who used to say "some of my best friends are black" when talking about their own reasons why, gee whiz, they are REALLY not racist. Ugly shit.
What I meant to say by "my own dad's eyes are green" is that I'm haole. I think I should be allowed to clarify my disagreement with Larry Price and to support my disagreement with a good reason. The fact that I'm haole and disagreeing with Price and still insisting he owes nobody an apology is meant to strengthen my position. I don't see where the ugliness is, unless you think that anyone who supports Price's right to say what he wants therefore agrees with him. I don't think that's what you mean.

But I don't subscribe that one is entitled to racist comments without challenge.
Oh, I absolutely agree. Challenge all you want. I challenge his position myself. I won't apologize for my beliefs and I don't ask him to apologize for his.

[WindwardOahuRN]

Oh, I absolutely agree. Challenge all you want. I challenge his position myself. I won't apologize for my beliefs and I don't ask him to apologize for his.

Why not? Why shouldn't people be asked to apologize for hurtful comments?

"Oh this is my belief---that blue-eyed people are full of shit."

For crapsakes, Scriv---should this "belief" and its supposed right to existence NOT be challenged??

I honestly cannot believe the path that this discussion has taken.

[Konaguy]

After listening to audio clip, I strongly believe that Larry Price should
apologize for his comments to Sen. Hooser. It is one thing to imply about
the color of your eyes. But its a totally different thing when Larry Price implied
that since Sen. Hooser is from the mainland originally that his views don't
matter.

To me political correctness comes into play here. Its obvious that Larry Price
did not like Sen. Hooser's actions . But did he have to bring up the race card-
no. It definitely weakened his position. He should've stuck with the issues.

Lastly when you are radio personality on one of the top radio shows in
the State of Hawaii that gives you a lot of listeners and power. Its one
thing to insult a few people. But its a totally different thing when you insult thousands of people.

Talk about a local version of Don Imus.

[Media Guy]

I guess the esteemed Dr. Price forgot that Michael W. Perry is originally from Michigan. I wonder if he doesn't trust his partner of over 25 years as well because he wasn't born here.

BTW; Hooser has lived here for over 37 years. I think he might be close to assimilating regardless of his blue eyes.

[Keanu]

The Hawaii State Senate owes all of us an apology for their dismal representation of the people of Hawaii. Hooser shouldn't have been singed out... there are brown eyed locals in the Senate who are equally slimey!

[1stwahine]

The Hawaii State Senate owes all of us an apology for their dismal representation of the people of Hawaii. Hooser shouldn't have been singed out... there are brown eyed locals in the Senate who are equally slimey!

I agree. Especially, one broad in dee Senate!:p
(Remember da MWH Resolutions!)

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"They are those in office who are there for themselves and those who are there for the people. Power can change people. Too bad for those who continue to remain in power by thinking they can continue to be that way. Today is of a different times. People will remember and VOTE to get them OUT!

Politicians are put in office by the people of their Districts! They are there to make sure Truth and Laws are made."

Yeeehaaaaaaa!

Giff um Keanu!;)

Auntie Lynn

[Miulang]

To imply that any talk show host is a journalist impugns the profession. He might read the news onair and certainly elicits comments from his audience, but I hardly call it good journalism when a radio show invites a person to be interviewed and then bushwhacks him with comments that have no relevance to the topic at hand. Doesn't matter what kind of talk show it is, all of the hosts have a specific POV and will do whatever it takes to get that point across. So they can't be objective, no matter what, because if they were, their ratings would suffer.

Miulang

[Kimo]

Here's the Advertiser take on this

http://honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070505/NEWS03/705050336/1007/NEWS

[Glen Miyashiro]

I guess the esteemed Dr. Price forgot that Michael W. Perry is originally from Michigan. I wonder if he doesn't trust his partner of over 25 years as well because he wasn't born here.Hmm. Da buggah looks blue eyed to me. :cool:

[DiverDown808]

Another case of making a big deal about nothing.

First of all, look at the source......Larry Price. If you ever listen to the morning show, you might agree that he's not the most intelligent man in the word. He constantly loses his train of thought, always fumbles over his words. My favorite part is when there's about 15 seconds of dead air space because his finger slipped off the page of the paper he was reading the news from.

To even think he's a credible journalist and worthy of all this attention is pretty dumb. But I guess in the wake of Don Imus, there's still a lot of people itchy to point a finger at an irresponsible journalist.

Larry Price's stupid attempt to wave the Hawaiian flag over the evil white man was just a dumb man making a dumb comment. If he makes an apology about being stupid, then go right ahead. Other than that, why should anyone care.

Man, Larry Price becoming a "Shock-Jock"....isn't this one of the signs of the Apocolypse ???

DD

[buzz1941]

Yes, talk-radio hosts are NOT journalists.

[Pua'i Mana'o]

more than the "blue eye" part is the context. He should speak only for himself.

Or should I say, "on behalf of locals™ everywhere, thanks for doing your part to make us look stupid." What a putz.

[Glen Miyashiro]

On one level, I can't keep Na Leo Pilimehana's song "Local Boys" out of my head.

Blue eyes and blond hair don't thrill me
'Cuz I'm in love with the local boys
Don't try to convince me
Because local boys are no ka oi!

Or maybe I should be thinking of Elton John?

Blue eyes
Baby's got blue eyes
Like a deep blue sea
On a blue blue day

:D

But seriously... both Na Leo and Sir Elton were singing about what they liked, or didn't like, about the soulful eyes of the boys they love.

That's not what Larry Price was talking about. He wasn't talking about what kinds of eye colors he liked or didn't like; he was pretty clearly asserting that blue-eyed people aren't honest. That's just plain old racial stereotyping.

On a completely different Larry Price related note, why does the man talk the way he does? I'm not talking about the content, I'm talking about the delivery -- the way he slurs his words, the way he wanders way off topic... is he suffering from a health problem? Does he have early-stage Parkinson's, or something? I remember him being considerably more articulate when he was younger... :(

[craigwatanabe]

When I read the transcript of the conversation, my gut feeling was that it was improper. If a person doesn't care what another person thinks then why engage in conversation?

If it were anybody else not as popular as Larry Price, I'm sure they would have been forced to step down or make some public apology. We are always too quick to condemn an individual for their off the cuff remarks as if to cover our own weaknesses.

Larry Price doesn't have to apologize as Scriv indicated, however, it wouldn't be a bad gesture to do so.

[1stwahine]

In The Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070506/NEWS03/705060355/1001/

Price's remarks prompt apology

By Derrick DePledge
Advertiser Government Writer

"The general manager of KSSK Radio apologized yesterday for remarks by morning talk-show host Larry Price, who triggered a storm of criticism after he asked state Senate Majority Leader Gary Hooser where he was born and whether he had blue eyes.

"Larry Price would like to apologize for the inappropriate personal comment directed to Senator Hooser during Friday morning's interview," Chuck Cotton said in a statement. "We value the trust that our listening 'ohana places in us and we extend our apologies to the senator, the residents of Hawai'i and to our KSSK listeners."

All Pau...:D

Auntie Lynn

[poinographer]

Unspoken message from Mr. Cotton: "Please, non-Hawaii-born, "blue-eyed" advertising clients, don't pull your advertising dollars!"

Btw, the Advertiser story links to an mp3 of the entire interview, not just the inflammatory section. I, for one, appreciate them providing that context.

[Adri]

"The general manager of KSSK Radio apologized yesterday for remarks by morning talk-show host Larry Price, who triggered a storm of criticism after he asked state Senate Majority Leader Gary Hooser where he was born and whether he had blue eyes.
/snip
"Larry Price would like to apologize for the inappropriate personal comment ...

Auntie Lynn

It's telling that the GM apologized but (at least as far as I have heard) Larry Price has not.

[lavagal]

In The Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070506/NEWS03/705060355/1001/

Price's remarks prompt apology

By Derrick DePledge
Advertiser Government Writer

"The general manager of KSSK Radio apologized yesterday for remarks by morning talk-show host Larry Price, who triggered a storm of criticism after he asked state Senate Majority Leader Gary Hooser where he was born and whether he had blue eyes.

"Larry Price would like to apologize for the inappropriate personal comment directed to Senator Hooser during Friday morning's interview," Chuck Cotton said in a statement. "We value the trust that our listening 'ohana places in us and we extend our apologies to the senator, the residents of Hawai'i and to our KSSK listeners."

All Pau...:D

Auntie Lynn

All Pau? I don't THINK so.

[Miulang]

At this point, I wouldn't bother accepting anything from Larry Price. If someone has to apologize on his behalf, then you KNOW if he did finally offer an apology it would be a hollow one, so feh. Price is a hack trying to earn a living by pandering to his listeners.

Miulang

[craigwatanabe]

Unspoken message from Mr. Cotton: "Please, non-Hawaii-born, "blue-eyed" advertising clients, don't pull your advertising dollars!"

Btw, the Advertiser story links to an mp3 of the entire interview, not just the inflammatory section. I, for one, appreciate them providing that context.

RED FLAG ALERT!!! Okay there's an MP3 out there with the entire interview? Who recorded it and more importantly, who is sanctioning it's public release?

Now I know the airwaves are public domain but the content of that interview is copyrighted material. Yup this ain't over yet!

[ongre]

If there is a class action suit against that old fart, let me know where to sign up. He can't even speak in an understandable manner. And if you think this is the first time he has been a racist on this show you aren't listening. The only good thing about their show is the traffic reports. He can't even start to tell legislators how they work, its such an overwhelming wheel and deal situation a guy like him would be driven to drink. Oops he already is.

A public spanking would be appropriate.

Another comment if I may. In Somalia when the militant groups meet each other in their Toyota Pickups with machine guns mounted on top, they have a representative recite their "genealogy" and allegiances. My point and one I have felt for years (Born and raised in Hawaii) is we, fine friends, are no different than the thugs/freedom fighters of Somalia. Given the situation we slither with the best of them. Price has a lot of credence in our community and now has a lot of explaining to do.

[scrivener]

If there is a class action suit against that old fart, let me know where to sign up.
I'm sorry; I think I missed something here. What law did Dr. Price break, or whose rights did he infringe upon?

[Random]

Talk about a local version of Don Imus.
At least Al Sharpton's not here. Hehehe.

[lavagal]

I'm sorry; I think I missed something here. What law did Dr. Price break, or whose rights did he infringe upon?

Socially, probably none. But all employers have the no discrimination code about respecting race, religion, etc., and in the spirit of that, a professionally paid news person should adhere to the spirit of those codes.

But, no one has to like any one else in the world. Larry might truly believe that haoles have no right to legislate in Hawaii. But when he is on the air, he's an employee and his message is his company's. If his company is OK with Larry's assertions, then no apology would have came out of Clear Channel. The apology as presented rings hollow. He has the privilege of being a personality in town; it should be used for the greater good and not abused by throwing his weight around. I expect he thought he'd get more support for his statements. But people quoted as driving around with their kids while this was going on indicated they were embarrassed, especially those who had their kids in their cars.

You oughta know, Scriv, we're trying to teach our kids about tolerance. It's not your job, but as a parent, I'm trying to do that, and that includes having them understand that their being haole could be used against them. Why should that have to be?

[scrivener]

You oughta know, Scriv, we're trying to teach our kids about tolerance. It's not your job, but as a parent, I'm trying to do that, and that includes having them understand that their being haole could be used against them. Why should that have to be?
It shouldn't, of course. But the reason I posed the question is that I get really annoyed when people start talking about lawsuits against people who have exercised -- completely within the bounds of the law -- their right to free speech. That right has got to be defended as tenaciously when the speech is repugnant as when it's agreeable. This is a better, more important lesson to be teaching our kids, don't you think?

As for tolerance, it's GOT to apply to everyone, including people who don't offer it in return, or else it's not tolerance. We need to teach our kids that there are people out there with ugly ideas, and that there always will be, and that we have to offer the hand of peace to them as readily as we do to the people with ideas similar to our own. That's what tolerance is.

[LikaNui]

At this point, I wouldn't bother accepting anything from Larry Price. If someone has to apologize on his behalf, then you KNOW if he did finally offer an apology it would be a hollow one, so feh. Indeed. This is what happened this morning (http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/May/07/br/br3801562794.html), according to the Advertiser:

"KSSK morning radio personality Larry Price apologized this morning for comments he made during an on-air interview with state Senate Majority Leader Gary Hooser on Friday.
"After today's 7 a.m. news update, Price said he wanted to apologize to KSSK listeners and the people of Hawai'i for his "inappropriate remarks that were said to Sen. Hooser on Friday morning's show.

"If my comments were offensive to anyone, I realize it was wrong to make them," Price said. "There is no room for this type of insensitive language that I used. I have learned from this and I hope that Sen. Hooser will accept my apology."

Price's KSSK partner, Michael W. Perry then said, "That's it? You're apologizing?"

Price: "Yup. It's the right thing to do."

Perry: "You know what I think?"

Price: "I'm afraid to ask you what you think."

Perry: "i think you're crazy. You don't have to apologize."

Price: "Nah. The apology stands."

Price's apology came two days after KSSK General Manager Chuck Cotton issued an apology on Price's behalf for the comments he made to Hooser during the interview."

More info at the link above.


:rolleyes:

[Miulang]

It just proves that people will listen to something but only hear what they want to hear, not necessarily what is spoken, or the context in which it is spoken. Regardless, talk show hosts are not journalists and are not being paid to be objective.

Miulang

[buzz1941]

"If my comments were offensive to anyone, I realize it was wrong to make them," Price said. "There is no room for this type of insensitive language that I used. I have learned from this and I hope that Sen. Hooser will accept my apology."

A chilling effect on the free expression of ideas, even inappropriate or stupid ideas. Only say things that won't offend anyone? Well, I'm offended by that!

Price has his job because he speaks his mind. His comments say more about him than they do about Hooser.

And, hey, I'm a blue-eyed Radford grad too. BTW, Radford High School is located in Hawaii, and turns 50 this year.

[Composite 2992]

Price: "Yup. It's the right thing to do."

Perry: "You know what I think?"

Price: "I'm afraid to ask you what you think."

Perry: "i think you're crazy. You don't have to apologize."


I stopped listening to those clowns after the US attacked Iraq the 2nd time around. Got tired of hearing stupid comments about what they thought about the war. Instead, I tuned in to NPR to hear reports about what was happening.

Everyone's entitled to their opinions. But public personalities on the air have to temper the expression of those opinions knowing that their comments reach a large audience. If they proclaim it's OK to disregard someone's lifetime experience and discriminate against them based upon race, that only encourages thousands to feel likewise. That's inciteful and irresponsible.

[Miulang]

I stopped listening to those clowns after the US attacked Iraq the 2nd time around. Got tired of hearing stupid comments about what they thought about the war. Instead, I tuned in to NPR to hear reports about what was happening.

Everyone's entitled to their opinions. But public personalities on the air have to temper the expression of those opinions knowing that their comments reach a large audience. If they proclaim it's OK to disregard someone's lifetime experience and discriminate against them based upon race, that only encourages thousands to feel likewise. That's inciteful and irresponsible.
But as you did, people do have a choice of either tuning in or not. If people call in to complain and more importantly, if sponsors start withdrawing their advertising bucks, that will force things to change, but until then, caveat emptor.

Miulang

[scrivener]

"If my comments were offensive to anyone, I realize it was wrong to make them," Price said. "There is no room for this type of insensitive language that I used. I have learned from this and I hope that Sen. Hooser will accept my apology."
I think this is an appropriate response. I said in my first response, he only owes an apology if (a) what he said is not what he meant, or (b) the offense people took is not what he meant. It sounds like he's not backtracking on (a), which I admire only because he should remain true to himself without apology. Apologizing for (b) makes sense, because I don't believe he meant to be offensive.

This was a good apology.

[plawler]

Actually, if you listen to what took place immediately AFTER the oft quoted "exchange," you quickly realize that Price's purpose in making the remarks was to illustrate his perception of hypocrisy in Hooser, who similarly said that Fred Hemmings shouldn't be taken seriously when he spoke about Kauai issues, because he wasn't from Kauai.

[Miulang]

Actually, if you listen to what took place immediately AFTER the oft quoted "exchange," you quickly realize that Price's purpose in making the remarks was to illustrate his perception of hypocrisy in Hooser, who similarly said that Fred Hemmings shouldn't be taken seriously when he spoke about Kauai issues, because he wasn't from Kauai.
The context Hooser was using was not based on physical characteristics of Hemmings, though. It was based on the fact that Hooser had better know about Kauai and its issues whereas Hemmings, who is from Honolulu, would probably not. Call it "islandism" if you must, but it isn't racism. Being from a Neighbor Island, I know EXACTLY what Hooser meant by his remark.

Miulang

[Leo Lakio]

The answer to free speech that offends is not to silence those who offend, but to counter them with further free speech from other perspectives.

Perhaps the best option for Mr. Price would be to invite Sen. Hooser onto the program, and apologize to him in person - then allow the Senator to address the Perry & Price audience with his own views on the subject.

[TuNnL]

...look at the source......Larry Price. If you ever listen to the morning show, you might agree that he's not the most intelligent man in the word. He constantly loses his train of thought, always fumbles over his words. My favorite part is when there's about 15 seconds of dead air space because his finger slipped off the page of the paper he was reading the news from.

To even think he's a credible journalist and worthy of all this attention is pretty dumb. But I guess in the wake of Don Imus, there's still a lot of people itchy to point a finger at an irresponsible journalist.

Larry Price's stupid attempt to wave the Hawaiian flag over the evil white man was just a dumb man making a dumb comment. If he makes an apology about being stupid, then go right ahead. Other than that, why should anyone care.I have to agree with this sentiment. I am so glad I am not the only one shrugging at this situation, and saying, “who actually takes Larry Price seriously, anyway?” Part of the successful chemistry of a top-rated commercial deejay team, is that “opposites attract.”

In the case of Perry and Price, I always felt that Perry represented the intelligent, witty and sensible part of the equation. Price represented the grumpy yet funny, cynical man on the street perspective. These days, he seems more senile then anything else.

I personally was appalled at Price’s comments, but I respect that he is giving a U.S. Constitutionally-protected opinion that should not be silenced. Realize that he is a commentator, not a journalist. There is a difference. I doubt Larry Price would even consider himself serving in an objective capacity. IMHO, the only real journalist at KSSK is their news anchor, Julia Norton-Dennis. :cool:

[Palolo Joe]

Being from a Neighbor Island, I know EXACTLY what Hooser meant by his remark.

Amazing how you can sit on your high horse in Seattle and tell all of us "over here" how things are done on the "CONUS," then try to claim that you're from Hawaii.

You've been gone for decades. You're a FORMER Hawaii resident.

[Miulang]

Amazing how you can sit on your high horse in Seattle and tell all of us "over here" how things are done on the "CONUS," then try to claim that you're from Hawaii.

You've been gone for decades. You're a FORMER Hawaii resident.
Seems to me someone is just trying to inflate his post count.:rolleyes:

Miulang

[Palolo Joe]

Seems to me someone is just trying to inflate his post count.

Nope, that's what YOU'RE doing. Go ahead and ignore my opinion, but it's a valid one.

You don't get to lecture us "over here" in Hawaii, and yet still try to claim you're local.

You're not.

[Miulang]

Nope, that's what YOU'RE doing. Go ahead and ignore my opinion, but it's a valid one.

You don't get to lecture us "over here" in Hawaii, and yet still try to claim you're local.

You're not.
Who's lecturing??? There are others who have posted (who live in Hawai'i, BTW) who share my sentiments.

[Miulang]

Gary Hooser's official nonacceptance message (http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/May/07/br/br2380915746.html)to Larry Price and the management at Clear Channel.

If I was the Senator, I would drop the matter. He's got way more important things to deal with than the peccadillos of a radio hack.

Miulang

[buzz1941]

Politicians need tougher hides.

Also, Price didn't apologize to Hooser, he apologized to his listeners. So what? Price either believes what he says — in which case, no need to apologize to anyone — or he doesn't, in which case he's wasting everyone's air time. I don't hear Mike Savage apologizing for ruffling feathers, or Ric Hamada for turning his show into an infomercial. They are what they are. If Price is a zenophobe, is anyone surprised?

[Miulang]

From the Senator's blog this afternoon:

Final Note: A friend reminded me recently of the famous quote:
“When you wrestle with a pig in the mud: you both get dirty and the pig loves it.”

So, I will wrestle no more. And will attempt to “disengage” from this issue.

Though I will move on, members of the community who still wish to share their thoughts and concerns on the matter should contact the KSSK program director Jamie Hyatt at: jamiehyatt@clearchannel.com or the FCC http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html


Miulang

[Leo Lakio]

Gary Hooser's official nonacceptance message (http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/May/07/br/br2380915746.html)to Larry Price and the management at Clear Channel.
...allow the Senator to address the Perry & Price audience with his own views on the subject.I withdraw the suggestion; politicians don't need any more soapboxes.

[Miulang]

Interesting aside is that KSSK is one of the stations owned by Clear Channel (http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2007/05/07/daily5.html?jst=b_ln_hl)that may be up for sale. The brouhaha might increase or decrease the chances of the sale going through.

Miulang

[Keanu]

Hooser needs to get over himself. Btw, has he issued an apology on behalf of himself and his collegues in the Senate for their poor representaion of their constituency? :mad:

[Miulang]

Hooser needs to get over himself. Btw, has he issued an apology on behalf of himself and his collegues in the Senate for their poor representaion of their constituency? :mad:
Wasn't that the whole reason why Larry Price invited him to be on the show? To ridicule the Sen. and his colleagues for doing nothing?

Miulang

[Keanu]

Wasn't that the whole reason why Larry Price invited him to be on the show? To ridicule the Sen. and his colleagues for doing nothing?

Miulang

I don't know why Larry Price invited Sen Hooser to be on the show. Fwiw, Hooser is just part of the Posse. Price should have ripped Hanabusa instead, she's the lead outlaw and her eyes are brown!

[Miulang]

I don't know why Larry Price invited Sen Hooser to be on the show. Fwiw, Hooser is just part of the Posse. Price should have ripped Hanabusa instead, she's the lead outlaw and her eyes are brown!
What Perry purportedly said today after Larry offered his apologies to his audience:

This stuff drives me nuts. It's just so typical. A 15-second sound bite overwhelms a devastating, revealing 15-minute interview about our dysfunctional state Senate. People who heard the whole interview know exactly what this is about.

Miulang

[craigwatanabe]

And that is what I mean when I say we as a society can jump to conclusions too fast and make judgement calls against another without really looking at the entire message.

If you take the entire interview into account you can see the real picture. But Larry Price did the politically correct thing by making that apology (to the listeners who may or may not have gotten the whole message).

Hooser's non acceptance probably won't fair well for himself and may backfire if he just doesn't drop it already.

[Random]

Perhaps the best option for Mr. Price would be to invite Sen. Hooser onto the program, and apologize to him in person - then allow the Senator to address the Perry & Price audience with his own views on the subject.
Perry & Price have an audience ... BEFORE the incident? :eek:

[Random]

Hooser's non acceptance probably won't fair well for himself and may backfire if he just doesn't drop it already.
Oh, no. It's doing WONDERS for his political clout. :rolleyes:

Now, all he has to do is stain some intern's dress [shirt], and he hit the big time.

[Leo Lakio]

Perry & Price have an audience ... BEFORE the incident? :eek:If ratings (http://starbulletin.com/2007/05/08/business/story03.html) are to be believed.Michael W. Perry and Larry Price still have the No. 1 morning show on top-rated KSSK-FM 92.3

[Random]

If ratings (http://starbulletin.com/2007/05/08/business/story03.html) are to be believed.
I don't believe in ratings, ever since this Nielsen TV system have done away with my Space: Above and Beyond, M.A.N.T.I.S., Dark Angel, Surface, Invasion, etc. What an antiquated system with its own cult followers! :mad:

But they're right about KRTR. My radio is locked onto that station.

[1stwahine]

I don't believe in ratings, ever since this Nielsen TV system have done away with my Space: Above and Beyond, M.A.N.T.I.S., Dark Angel, Surface, Invasion, etc. What an antiquated system with its own cult followers! :mad:

Hey! I resent dat!!! I just completed the Nielsen Survey and I ain't no Cult follower!!!!:mad:

Da nerve!:rolleyes:

WHACK WHACK!!!

Auntie Lynn

[Creative-1]

I have blue eyes and I'm not offended by what Larry said.

I've had a lot of training, but occasionally I say something really stupid.

Or, I'm trying to say one thing and something else comes out.

I don't think Larry should be held to a higher standard than me or anyone else, just because he's on the radio.

[kamuelakea]

Larry Price is one smat portagee who can obviously be pretty stupid.

I think Larry Price has a personal disgust for Hooser (obvious I know) so he reached into his crap box to attack him with the insult he thought would hurt the most. The famous "I moa local den you" attack. The schtick always combined the communication abilities of the Haole Mike Perry and the "local" flavor of "portagee" Larry Price. Larry Price has always had the job of "localizing" the morning show. So he continued that. Perry coming to his defense is meaningless. He's obviously just protecting his fishing hole and his paycheck.

What he said was no biggee. Said everday in Hawaii by immigrants like Larry Price (Mostly Haole, and yes Portuguese is Haole, part-Hawaiian big deal) trying to be more "local" than someone like Gary Hooser.

This was hanabadadayz kind of name calling. Typical of Hawaii today.

Everybody should get over it and get back to trying to be "local" and "Immitation Hawaiian".

[Random]

Hey! I resent dat!!! I just completed the Nielsen Survey and I ain't no Cult follower!!!!:mad:

Da nerve!:rolleyes:

WHACK WHACK!!!

Auntie Lynn
OMG! :eek:

You canceled my Dark Angel!!!

Da nerve!

[1stwahine]

OMG! :eek:

You canceled my Dark Angel!!!

Da nerve!

Hui! Wasn't me!!! I just 'DID' dee survey from April 26th - May 5th! And I only got paid two crisp dollar bills!:p

HAHAHAHAHAHA

I ain't in no CULT!:eek:

Auntie Lynn

[kamuelakea]

Apparently, Larry Price's wife works for Iwalani White who was rejected by the Senate. That explains the emotion and irrational anger that Price displayed.

It's a personal thing. It's politics.

Either way, it shows that Larry Price let his personal grudge get the better of him.

[cezanne]

Just wondering what folks are thinking about Larry Price's comments:

http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=6473276&pass=1#poll60860

As an owner of a pair of blue eyes I am a bit appalled but not all that surprised.

Ah well. Life goes on. :(

He apologized. The station issued an apology first... so I'm not sure how genuine his apology is. I think the coach needs to hang up his cleats (or whatever he wears).

Freedom of speech sure but his comments sounded too personal and mean-spirited. I also don't appreciate the "we" think like this spin.