Although not a scientific poll, a quick look at the likes/dislikes on the NZFirst plus Winston's Facebook pages tells me that the overwhelming majority [93%] of his followers agreed with his decision and the outcome. That just leaves the loony 7% that we ...
Wrong, far from the end of the super-delegates system, it will be their finest hour, doing exactly what they were created for - Supporting the pre-defined establishment candidate. Bernie stands no chance, regardless how well he does in California. There's ...
You're being very naive. Big business wants Hillary as president. With no suitable republican available, Hillary is the next best choice since she has a proven track record of supporting the banks, pharma and the military machine. Obama will gladly squash ...
You're quite wrong. Much though I like and support Bernie, you're being very naive. The super delegates system was established to squash the likes of the Bernie. It is in place to support the establishment candidate the party wants. Big business plays a ...
This is just a temporary glitch. Hillary will regain her rightful place on top. We've already worked out exactly how this game will pay out. There's no doubt Hillary will be the nominee and president, but not because it's what the voters want, deserve or ...
"While it’s in the economy it’s producing tax, it’s not doing anything for the economy when it’s in a bank account or being used to pay off loans ." Indeed. Although a US perspective, seems up there Corporates just horde the money away somewhere, untaxed. ...
Yes, it will be interesting to see what occurs in the UK. We already tax other harmful items like tobacco and alcohol. However I'm sure the food manufacturers will come up with cheap alternatives to sugar that will be equally harmful.
Seems we get so few opportunities like this to see him in public these days. Not the same 'kiwi bloke' we once knew at the last election. Some just saw it as an opportunity to belittle him, in the same way Key does at question time in parliament - always ...
When the people work together, great things can be achieved. Sadly they'll have little chance of actually buying the land, since the open nature of it all merely signals to the competitors what the lowest price will be, in this case $2m. But the intent was...
Where goes the US (and other majors) go, there follows wee NZ and banker John Key. We don't lead, we follow. Govt is there only to help business. Voters and non-voters like our children, largely ignored. All talk, no action.
Another handy website on trade and TPP http://globaltradewatch.org/
Here's commentary 6 months back on what Obama (and his puppet, John Key) thinks of the TPP. However many in his own party like Warren, Bernie Sanders and others differ. All earlier big trade deals didn't bring much for workers in the US and TPP with all ...
Similar protests are starting in the US with Bernie Sanders and now Hillary Clinton both now against TPP. As one of these two will be the next US president, there is hope the whole thing could collapse next year (although Clinton could easily flip flop or ...
No, hair-pulling sociopaths seldom go this far as it would damage their self-image and reputation, though they may fantasise about it. http://bit.ly/johnkeysociopath
It the above is true, then I can only guess it is their pride that makes them sign up and a photo opportunity for Key on the world stage, plus helping him secure another round of golf with Obama on his next trip.
http://bit.ly/johnkeysociopath
This is why we call it a 'conservative' government, common with those on the right. No new ideas, the same old spin, being cut costs, sell assets, blame someone else and now looking to increase immigration to help the economy... Maybe people and some in ...
Yes, it's ironic that many of the old Nat politicians [and most industry leaders] got their high school and the opportunity of Uni education for FREE, yet willing to deprive their children and grandchildren of the same. Education, done well, is not a cost,...
Of course John's not new to national radio and held the sat morning slot for a couple years (2000) whilst still working at TV3. Even back then he was superb, his authentic and caring nature coming through.
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Very true.
Anything to do with public transport or infrastructure has always been too complex for Nat politicians. Just the way their heads [don't] work. We see this with their involvement in Skycity, conference centres, New York apartments etc, http://bit.ly/...
Yep, total reliance upon ye old, discredited 'trickle down' economics. Govt statements are like watching Fox News, showering us with our daily dose of Spin, lies and Bull**it...
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Yes, the Little/Turei ticket could work. She seems to have integrity. The left needs to be seen as more united, which is what was sadly missing last time, although the internet party was the real spoiler. Nat adverts played to that, showing the left is ...
Agree re the tribal and non-rational aspect. But we still need the right sort of person (like Sanders) with some charisma and morals, to lead the tribe...
Good summary. This article gives Key too much credit. Yes, he is cunning, which allowed him to do well in his field(s) as is his boyish charm and looks that appealed to many at the last election. But he has since proven to be 'a bit of a dolt' with socio ...
Your last statement says it all. "How crazy that action a government takes to address the world’s most pressing environmental issue may result in it paying compensation to [the] corporations that pollute... " The corrupt nature of todays politicians only ...
This is what happens when you have a leader who is also a multi-millionaire / investor in his spare time. He sees rising prices as a good thing and something to be proud of.... And we know that violence is all to do with drug use too... All praise to Key ...
Perhaps if those like Joyce, Key and co, could be held personally liable should the worst occur and we are in the same position. This is the thing with politicians, they are free and easy with taxpayers money and rights. No care, no responsibility is the ...
Of course we could go back to a more 'socialist' times. I recall working for a govt department (infrastructure) in the 70s and always said the place could easily run on half the staff. The pay was modest, not much above minimum wages at the time, but work ...
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