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According to Joe

Joe Gedan

Pseudo-patriotism

They pledge allegiance to the flag

But not for the republic for which it stands.

They claim to be patriots, can't you tell?

Each wears a flag pin on his lapel.

When liberty and justice they eschew

They drape themselves in red, white and blue.

Daily headlines inspire the poet in Joe Gedan, a retired U.S. magistrate judge who lives in Honolulu. His observations on the news appear on Sundays and Fridays.

gedan@hawaii.rr.com

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Inside | July 4

Editorial

» Turn down volume on the rail debate

» Fourth is fine to hold national celebration

» Corky's Editorial Cartoon

» According to Joe

Hawaii News

» HECO seeks 5.2 percent rate hike

» Mililani murderer faced suit over debt

» Aiea woman excited for her saint in making

» Mayor and governor trade barbs over rail

» Victim's school chums pray in wake of tragedy

» Jobless benefits extended in isles

» Rivals snub isles, Nader says

» Safety issues resolved for Kailua fireworks show

» Maui cowboy rides with history

» Critics renew protest of guava control plan

» Kitty Hawk remains in Hawaii for RIMPAC

» Judge OKs use

» Family full of leaders gets its first general

» 3 indicted on attempted murder charge

» Newswatch, Police/Fire

» Corky's Hawaii

» Photo Finish

» Island Images

Features

» Live makes a new statement

» Atkins enjoys the road

» Guardian of the Gourd

» Civil War at Koko Head

» Family's surf lifestyle fell far short of idyllic

» Nightcrawlers: Honolulu club scene happenings

» Screen Time: 'Hawaii's Reel Stories'

» In The Garden: 'Akiohala

Sports

» UH working on final '09 foe

» Upsets, not records, rule the pool lately

» Camps aim to connect with local youth talent

Business

» Tight economy shuts down a sweet fixture

» 4th of July weekend a boom for Superferry

» Delta ends ExpressJet deal

» TheBuzz: Painful paperwork for Hi TV

» Business Briefs

» Hawaii Stocks and Mutual Funds

» Market Watch

Columns | July 4

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