Having said that, the format and technique mentioned of trying to state the other person's position in a logical way, is something I do use interpersonally and see the merits of. It's just in discourse where I think we need to consider the point
The issue with this for me is that sometimes, people are not genuine in their rationale for their position. They have an ulterior motive, discernable by looking at their actions, and that needs to be called out. Additionally, the purpose of public ...
Thanks for writing this, couldn't agree more.
Well, that's because the Corruption Perceptions Index, which TI notes every time but everyone ignores only covers one very narrow area - how much corruption impacts upon business practice. But people don't like to read, they just like to look at the ...
Oh, that's nothing compared to corruption law basically worldwide. It's entirely tautological - a bribe is only a bribe if it is done 'corruptly'.
They didn't name the party in the NZFF case. As Winston is so fond of saying, "The New Zealand First Foundation is totally seperate" sarcastic eyeroll But yeah, the difference was that the National investigation wasn't into the Nats finances, they recieved...
Pretty sure Labour and National would have been told, as there's IIRC a statutory requirement that both major parties are informed of significant announcements under 'No Surprises'
This is tinfoil hat territory, in my opinion. The NZFF and National Party Donation investigations have been treated almost exactly the same: Investigation announced, and when investigation has been concluded, the charges announced. The announcements were ...
LOVE this list!! May I share it? Your conditions? [No conditions just use it wisely - MS]
Hmm read that website. I will acknowledge that it is true, society places a huge stigma on those that are overweight or obese, I am overweight. Whether its in the media or the playground its not cool to be fat. I will also acknowledge you can be fat or ...
Ah here is where we differ in opinion. Yes you are correct obesity and an ageing population are not new. That is true. However we are seeing a critical mass of these two social phenomona in the western world and in developing nations we will see the impact...
I have read the ACC report on finances, one major reason costs have increased so dramatically in the last few years is obesity. Obese people require more money to treat, to operate on and get injured much easier. Ciggy advertising is a big concern but I ...
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