Hollywood Progressive - February 26, 2012
By Leon Siu
Congratulations to The Descendants for being nominated for five Academy Awards and providing a fleeting glimpse to a part of Hawai`i’s story that is manifesting today in the Hawaiian independence movement.
Besides having to come to terms with his closest personal relationships, Matt King, played by George Clooney, is also forced to make a decision as the executor of a large family land trust on the island of Kaua`i.
In the end he decides not to approve a lucrative resort development on his family’s land, citing a deeper trust obligation to the lands. But left unsaid is the time-bomb about to explode in Hawai`i — the increasing problem of clouded land titles traceable to the illegal usurpation of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.
Did You Know That Hawaii Is NOT A “State” Of The United States?
The claim that Hawai`i is a “state” of the United States of America is false. The truth is, the US flagrantly violated a slew of international laws to take over the Hawaiian Kingdom and annex it to the US— against the will of the people of Hawai`i.
In fact, the Hawaiian people never gave the sovereignty of their nation to the US or any other foreign power. So even though the US has been imposing its rule over Hawai`i for more than a century, according to international law, the US claim to Hawai`i is illegal and fraudulent.
By law the Hawaiian Kingdom is still a sovereign, independent nation in continuity, and the “State of Hawai`i” is a puppet government installed by the US to cover up the fraud.
In spite of vigorous century-plus propaganda and indoctrination, the cover up is quickly disintegrating and the movement to restore Hawai`i’s independence is growing and steadily advancing.
Did You Know That Hawaiians Want Their Country Back?
Despite the 119 years of foreign occupation, in 1994, we the people — the surviving descendants of the Hawaiian Kingdom — began the process of peacefully reclaiming our nationality and restoring our country’s rightful standing as a sovereign, independent, neutral country.
Loyal Hawaiian nationals have been working through peaceful and friendly means — with Aloha — to FREE HAWAII. We are getting close!
As more people learn our story, the stronger the call for justice becomes, with legal challenges, education, demonstrations and other peaceful acts of resistance exposing the illegal occupation. Hawaiian Kingdom nationals attempting to live under the laws of their own country are routinely persecuted and prosecuted by the police and agents of the US and State of Hawai`i.
The US court systems have inflicted financial ruin, vilification, personal abuse, incarceration and even physical torture upon Hawaiian nationals treated as political prisoners.
Being a Hawaiian national is not easy, yet those who pursue independence continue to do so with the expectation that in the end, justice will prevail and freedom will return to our island nation.
Did You Know That President Obama Can Free Hawai`i With The Stroke Of A Pen?
After concluding an official investigation, US President Grover Cleveland, in an address to the US Congress, admitted that the United States’ actions in assisting the takeover of the Hawaiian Kingdom was patently illegal, constituting “an act of war” against a friendly nation, an egregious violation of international law.
Queen Lili`uokalani had skillfully used diplomacy and international law to safeguard the sovereign rights of her kingdom and her people.
In good faith, President Cleveland and Queen Lili`uokalani, as heads of their respective countries, negotiated an Executive Agreement in which the US pledged to restore the lawful government of the Hawaiian Kingdom. That pledge has yet to be fulfilled.
The responsibility and authority to honor the Executive Agreement rests squarely on the shoulders of the President of the United States.
Even though Cleveland and 18 of his successors failed to execute that commitment, the obligation is nonetheless incumbent upon the president to administer. All he has to do is order it done.
With the stroke of his pen, President “Yes, we can!” Barack Obama can actually FREE HAWAI`I. How providential it is that he was born in Hawai`i!
It is hoped that the American people will soon come to realize the truth about what occurred in Hawai`i and will help us encourage President Obama to act justly and honorably to release our beloved Hawaii from its hundred-plus-year bondage.
Free Hawai`i
So, when you watch the Academy Awards on February 26th, every time The Descendants is mentioned, please think about us Hawaiian nationals; descended from those who proudly stood with our Queen for a FREE HAWAI`I.
Any kind of assistance you can give to our efforts to FREE HAWAI`I will be greatly appreciated! Get informed and start telling your friends about our efforts to restore our nation! Show solidarity!
Comments
I got to give you and your organization credit, Leon:
YOU SIGNED UP POMAI !!
And are we the native Hawaiian women the white man's burden now? Think people! This movie tell's about the outsiders theft! Not to mention why spoiled brats are disgusting and get away with their inappropriate language. One should check out the haole kids that are acting out with foul language and spilling their pilau acts onto the rest of the kids! There was nothing positive about this movie that, I saw. Just the typical love for the whiteness of their skin by the audience! Including lot's of Na Kanaka that also lost their pigments over generations of in breeding with non Hawaiians!
Thank you for all the work you have done concerning the rise of the Hawaiian Government. I saw the movie and was pleased by his choice to preserve the land but how long will that last before the spirit of greed finds a way in. The scales of propaganda have been removed from my eyes and I understand now why I feel the way I feel in my naauo. All the lies and deceit is coming into the light and soon those in power will have to face the truth. In the mean time I feel like the surfer waiting for that awesome wave to ride. The wait is frustrating but my belief in God and His all-knowing, all-powerful and omni-presence helps me to chill out and live His Will in my life to the best of my ability. Praying for those in power on their side and our side. Praying that every Kanaka Maoli will come to a place of understanding in God, our 'Io, to accept His truth into their hearts and become one with Him, making us ALL , ONE with Him. Only in unity with God can we stand and have victory.
A story: One day a man decided to watch the sunset at the beach. It was a beautiful day, sunny with some soft breezes, a good day for an awesome sunset. As he walked along the beach looking for a nice spot to set up his chair, he smelt something stink. So he looked around and saw a pile of brown stuff with a whole bunch of flies on it. That really pissed him off!! What's wrong with people that they do that. Beautiful sandy beach, blue water and a pile of "shit"... His anger got the best of him and while he was so focus on the "pile" he missed the sunset.
For me, I could choose to focus on all the horrible things that evil men have done to my home. Spend my time finding a way to get back what was stolen, to get even, have revenge. Especially when the lies and deceit are happening today and everyday, right now not just 100 years ago. It really does piss me off. I am not a smart person with abc's behind my name, or have the financial means to go to court and fight their fake law. It's all a "PILE OF SHIT" any way. I don't want to miss the SUNSET!! I don't want to miss GOD in my life. I feel God tell me, FORGIVE THEM because ALL IS UNDER MY DOMAIN. God is in control and HIS WILL will be done, according to HIS TIME not mine! So I would like to challenge all my cousins of the koko, to seek "Io, to make Him a part of your life. Accept His Son Jesus Christ as your Savior and be saved from your sins. If you don't understand, get a Bible and read it. Ask 'Io our God to help you understand, He will because He is a loving and caring God. He will return Hawaii back to us, but we must be ready to accept the responsibility and have courage to run our nation with integrity, the way God intended Hawaii to be. Have we learned from our past mistakes and short comings. A "Bucket of Crabs" will not succeed. We fight amongst ourselves, whose ideas are the right ones, whose way is the best. Is God there? No look like right now! So choose.... God's way or our way!! Either way, GOD WINS IN THE END! Now whose side you like be on!!!!! Aloha
I have to state my appreciation for your diligence and continued efforts to get the word out and informing the world of Hawai'i 's desire to regain its independence. You put out our message so clearly, and straight forward, that only the fools can't see an 'ilima for being an 'ilima.