The GOP rides again?

It is admirable that the previous GOP governor, Juan Babauta—the man grossly responsible for the party’s failure through his incompetence—is attempting to resurrect the GOP’s chances for next year’s mid-term election after being humiliated in last year’s election for the governorship and both houses. It could be said that holding a primary with challenger Heinz Hofschneider might’ve done the trick, getting one of them back in the saddle for the continuing glory of the Republican Party. Bear in mind, though, what defines them are rising deficits, rampant spending, and no fiscal controls, witnessed by our community’s present dilemma. And now Babauta wants supporters to vote them into office for more lockstep of the same problems.

And further deceptions.

The reality Juan “Our economy is pretty darn good” Babauta faces, however, is more than daunting: How to conceal once again from the public’s view, as the GOP has been doing since our government came into being 30 years ago, the party’s fiscal irresponsibility and spend-spend-spend disgrace, most notably during his four-year tenure: nearly doubling the CNMI’s deficit.

It came easily to him.

When we speak of the Republicans we can look at the national party, which has strayed from its ideals. The recent Jack Abramoff scandal might cause them to lose grip in next month’s elections: public officials on the take; alleged child molesters; President Bush deliberately misleading Americans on the Iraq war. And I recall the dozen or so local GOP officials who, over the years, barely escaped prosecution through technicalities or were sentenced to the monkey house for their crimes. There will be more. Hopefully, local voters aren’t insane enough to return GOP candidates to once again control our government come next year.

Albert Einstein said: “Insanity is doing something repeatedly and expecting a different outcome.”

As a youthful voter I once believed those who ran for public office did so with a deep-seated conviction to benefit the community where they resided. In the 30 years of observing and living in the CNMI I’ve learned that public service, as it used to be called, has become nothing more than getting a cushy job with the help of, and for, the family, politicos and hangers-on who put them there. And no education or experience or competency required.

How naive was I.

Having said that, we now come to JUAN I. TENORIO (he who loves capital letters as a form of expression).

“Berak,” pea brain, papaya scientist, “kukurukuku,” “chumai,” “mai,” chumming, “umbai.” These are words he has lathered upon me and Dr. Jesus Camacho. Are these words of endearment? I’m still trying to find the definitions in the Idiots Book of Wandering Minds, or, The Aging Ungracefully of the Disturbed. Or what about The Musings of a Village Idiot?

After reading the above, the GOP should reconsider if this person really is a loyal supporter and is beneficial to the GOP’s efforts this coming mid-term elections—or send them to the mat with no chance to tap out.

Juan I. Tenorio is not the sterling example of civics or civility the GOP needs but more the “papaya scientist” (Juan I’s. words). And only heaven knows what Juan I. Tenorio is really thinking. Should he be given a position of responsibility or authority? Ugh. If so, his unfortunate employer must take a close, hard look at the “kukurukuku” (his words again) Juan I. Tenorio.

I agree with Dr. Jesus Camacho’s succinct description of Juan I. Tenorio: “doesn’t get it … (doubling by Babauta of) the deficit absurd…(he is) irrational…” as to the justification to “keep the lights on…”. Babauta can’t be serious to regroup with this person at his side—or could he? Heaven help us all. I can only imagine Juan I. on Babauta’s squandered $250,000 Rose Bowl Parade float playing to the cameras.

Nuts.

I’ve never met this Juan I. Tenorio and neither do I wish to. I do believe he lives in total denial. I do find something deeply disturbing: A person who preaches negativism (discrediting Governor Fitial: “austerity measures are doomed!”), whose consistent purpose is to demean others, and sow distrust in the present administration (to divert focus from the GOP mess we’re now in), is a person who needs serious psychiatric care.

I have discussed his letters to editor with others close to him. I shall not quote what they personally think of Juan I. Tenorio. There are other issues that I would like to have discussed in this forum in contravention to his stand, but sadly, Juan I. is out in Lah-Lah Land and can’t be reached.

As Juan I. has stated, “I love this game.” At the expense and consternation of the community’s well-being and recovery.