The Political Status Commission (CPSC) better known as the Chuuk Separatists are proposing to travel yet again to Hawaii, Guam, and other communities outside of Chuuk for another round of “public education” on their proposition to separate Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). They are more traveling salesmen than public advocates.
Based on previous experience, there should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that the Separatists’ intention is to convince Chuukese citizens to support their views that Chuuk is better off separating from the FSM. They want the public to vote “YES” on the March 2015 ballots, yet they have produced not a single fact, feasibility study, an economic plan, a formula for success, an actual letter of support from any country including the United States, or any coherent timeline. Instead, they are traveling salesmen giving exaggerated figures, some misinformation, some misguided hopes, and a whole lot of dreams for non-existent financial support from non-committed and unnamed foreign countries.
It is simply unfair for the Separatists to ask the Chuukese people to vote for or against secession without knowing fully the advantages and disadvantages of such a high risk proposition. It’s like a lawyer telling a family to choose to divorce without giving them every angle of such a move. Chuukese people cannot afford to follow these Separatists blindly off a suicide cliff without knowing what lays below the cliff…calm water, crashing waves, rescue boat, bed of roses, a boatload of Chuukese revugees, etc.
Lest we continue to be fooled by Chuukese politicians who never campaign on platforms but by sheer tingors, let’s stop and re-think out strategies for getting real answers from the Separatists. Don’t fool yourself by going to these so-called public hearings and expecting them to hear you out. Instead, expect to hear them talk your ears out. If those of you who are hosting these meetings cannot control the formats of the public hearings by leading them with Q & A rather than giving these salesmen free reign of the agenda, then don’t publicize them as public hearings.
You may get more answers, save our State valuable money by emailing the Separatists and asking them your questions. Let them answer you directly and personally rather than spending the State money to rack up OnePass miles. If you have something to say to your leaders on the Chuuk Political Status Commission, then write to them using the contacts below. If you need some questions to ask them, feel free to start with those that we have compiled in these three articles:
- Suicidal Consequences for Secession: A look at the US / FSM services
- Chuuk Independence…from what…for what?
- Commentaries and questions based on CPSC Public Hearing in Hilo, HI
Chuuk State Governor
Johnson Elimo (jelimo_1216@yahoo.com)
Attorney General & Chairman of CPSC Public Hearings
Sabino Asor (sab.asor@hotmail.com)
Chuuk State Legislature
Mark Mailo, President, Senate (amj653@gmail.com)
Inocenti Oneisom, Speaker, Representatives (iioneisom@gmail.com)
CPSC Chairman
Kachutosy Paulus (kachutosy@hotmail.com)
Mortlocks Region
Julio Marar (jmarar@fsmhealth.fm)
Northwest Region
Winiplat Bisalen (winiplatbisalen@yahoo.com)
Southern Namoneas
Sabino Asor (sab.asor@hotmail.com)
Northern Namoneas
Johhny Meippen (johnnymeippen@gmail.com)
Redley Killion (redleykillion@yahoo.com)
Business Leaders
Cindy Mori (cindys.mori@gmail.com)
Faichuk Region
Kachutosy Paulus (kachutosy@hotmail.com)
Sadly, the following equally important sectors and communities have no representation on the commission which shows the lack of planning and expansive vision for community input.
Traditional Leaders
None
Religious Leaders
None
Women Leaders
None
Youth Leaders
None
FSM Congress Delegation
None
FSM National Office
None
Education Representatives
None
Guam-based Chuukese Communities
None
Hawaii-based Chuukese Communities
None
Mainland-based Chuukese Communities
None
Dr. Vid Raatior
Dr. Vid Raatior is a proud Chuukese parent, educator, citizen blogger, and social entrepreneur living in the US.
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I would rather trust my dog than some exconvict, business people, all in all criminals….
Thank u
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The way the commission conducted its business is embarrassing! Turning off a lot of people, even pro independence guy like me. This is not right, chuukese weren’t fully educated on the issue. I favored independence but not this way. This is too important to decide without thorough understandings of the pros and Cons. This is not the right way to do it, we need TIME.
Okay I just want you guys to know that I was born in chuuk and raised as a chuukese islander and just hearing about the things that are gonna happen to chuuk makes me feel bad because I never get to visit chuuk ever since i moved to hawaii and this summer im gonna visit and i dont want anything to happen to chuuk
As a concerned citizen of mortlocks, I humbly and strongly call upon my fellow and beloved island people, especially the eligible voters of Mortlocks, both at home and abroad to stay the course of “UNITED WE STAND”, but vote “NO” on the “DIVIDED WE FALL” which is the so-called SEPARATION of Chuuk State from the Federation, (FSM).
Again, on the election day in March 2015, remember brothers and sisters from all the islands of Mochulok who we were, are, and will be. Let us be reminded that we are a people of unity, but not separation, our low-lying islands define us as a humble people and sustain us together as ONE, our reefs connected us as united, but not divided, the seas that cover our islands mean NO SEPARATION, but TOGETHERNESS, our tradition has kept us strong as one family empower by our inalienable rights
Let us not be blinded and deceived by the sweet talks and emptied words of mouth by others, or of any kind that mean separation, ruled by self-interests, but have no values and principles. Let us continue to affirm our common wish to live together as ONE NATION in peace and harmony, to preserve the heritage of the past, and to protect the promise of the future, as our beloved Mortlockese did at the very beginning of this nation. They had started in unity and voyaged undividedly to this day that We, this generation should continue on ONCE AGAIN as one people in peace and harmony.
May the Lord bless you, and please pray for the members of the Chuuk Political Status Commission, instead of “Chuuk Separatists”, but Chuuk Unificationists.
There is another solution. A RADICAL SOLUTION. Don’t vote for those who are perpetrating this concept!!
I can certainly identify with the sentiments posted here and I feel I should clarify some points.
All of the Commissioners were appointed by virtue of their field or region. Personally, I felt it a privilege to be a part of a body that is comprised of exceptional people such as Epel Ilon (you missed his name on the “seperatist” list), VP Redley Killion, President Mark Mailo, Speaker Oneisom, and the other distinguished gentlemen.
Regardless of how the Commission is viewed by the Chuukese public, I feel there is no inherent harm in going through this exercise which may result still in the status quo (or not). It is refreshing to observe our citizens voice their opinions and stand to take action on what will certainly affect us all. We talk of corruption and a non existent economy, horrid healthcare, and yet, we, as citizens remain complacent until something like this lights our fire. I challenge you all, to rather than resort to name calling, step up to the plate and make a real difference. Chuuk State needs YOU!
Vid: Kindly correct my email address on this page. It is cindys.mori@gmail.com
Thank you, Cindy. Good challenge for all of us. The photo shows ALL the distinguished members of the CSPC including Mr. Ilon. The list only shows the members whose email addresses we know. Please feel free to share the rest of the email addresses for your colleagues so we can email them as well. Equal opportunity answer-seeking from all of you. .
It nice to try new….hopefully is not gonna hit…..hope so.
Thanks Vid for the contacts. I would address my concerns to my Mortlocks’ commission appointee. Happy New Year!
I personally feel that the idea is great. There has been a lot of complains from both Chuukese and non-Chuukese about Chuuk milking off FSM’s treasures and living off hand outs. I think it’s time to free a load off of FSM and sail our own boat. If we become a different page, that doesn’t mean we can’t be in the same book or the same boat. There can still be unity!
Off course, there’s always challenges at first hand about Independence but it’s always great to be able to stand and not live off milk and hand outs. There will always be challenges and disadvantages!
Are we ready? When will be the right timing? Awes me ikanai ika witiwiti fansoun advantages, sapw or disadvantages?
Dirty politics/corruption: Upwe tirow won nouch kewe souemwen meinisin! Who do we call corrupted ones and why do we label them with such name?
I appreciate very much that there are some of the Chuukese people concern about the well being of the Chuuk citizen, the economy, education, health an other basic foundation of our government. I am totally agree that some means have to be implemented for progress of our livelihood. I also agree that there are many different approaches we should take to accomplish our goals and objectives. The works that need to be done should should be done intelligently, very carefully, toughly, truthfully, and,properly. I disagreed with how the tasks implemented. Everyone, every groups, and all government levels should be participated.
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Fact # 1: lack of transparency and accountability is our major problem.
The practices of “hands out project” in return for your “”vote”” is wrong.!
Fact #2: It took more than a decade for FSM to negotiate and finally independent from the former TTPI..
Compact II ends 2023,8 year from today..
Explanation #1: Chuuk today,since birth(1985) is 30 years old..a grown dependable young man,who’s already in the stage of manhood..he is now capable to make and pave his own journey without MUCH help from parents..
People Republic of Chuuk,on the other hand,is compared to a 3months old infant..you will spend 100% of your time,money,care,attention and everything to help him grow..!
To clarify explanation, you will spend a giant amount of money building a Republic of Chuuk than what we already have now..
For those believe secession is a good idea,give us the charts,graphs or breakdowns..compare ” building a new one to restoring what we already have” and show us which cost more.!
Fact #3 Honolulu meeting, Governor Elimo said; Chuuk Hospital is in good condition, no shortages of quality doctors/nurses and satisfactorily equipped with medical supplies,ex: medicine.”
Are you buying these BS.?
To be continued with fact #4 and explanation #2…
Voice of the chuukese here in oklahoma.VOTE NO for separation and YES for united.
My guess is a pretty penny has been spent and a few more will be and from what I see or know which I admit is limited at this point, there seems to be no move towards organization. Even a simple website, with their own domain so the email addresses can be uniform and also so that they can be monitored by the administrator like any other organized company or government entity. If at that level you do not see the transparency then there is room for concern.
Dont be stupit you cant even saport your hospital and you want to stand on your own. pls think agin ALOHA.