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One of the reasons for the lack of political success for any of the groups that support Hawaiian sovereignty is that there is no cohesive, united, group. Much as Russia in 1916 had over 100 parties, until Lenin and the Bolshevik/Menshevik groups coalesced, there was not enough entropy to bring about change. In the 21st century, and with the history of Hawaii, this is even more difficult. A broad overview of these groups would include:
Basic View
Platform
Misc.
Kingdom of Hawaii Exile
Royalist
1893-85, now defunct
Used as historical tradition for restoring the monarchy
Home Rule Party of Hawaii
Royalist
Extreme nationalism, popular early 1900s
Largely used as an historical basis for rule
Democratic Party of Hawaii
Royalist
Moderate version of Home Rule Party
Using land to secure benefit for natives
Aboriginal Lands of Hawaiian Ancestry (ALOHA)
Nationalist
Reparations for native peoples
Unclear if still in existence...
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