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The current rise of populism challenges the way we think about people’s relationship to the economy.We seem to be entering an era of populism, in which leadership in a democracy is based on preferences of the population which do not seem entirely rational nor serving their longer interests. ...
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That is so good, so perceptive and so very funny!
I snorted at the Judith Collins reference!
I would like to read the words. Do any of you have it?
I laughed at the reference to (The Honest and Honourable) John Key, the Parnell hair puller, (The Honest and Honourable) Judy Collins, the contender for Key’s job, and (The Honest and Honourable) John Banks (the innocent living saint) possibly getting compensation!
Will put up Hansard as soon as I see it.
Found it on the Labour party website:
http://campaign.labour.org.nz/twas_the_night_before_the_budget
Twas the night before the Budget
When all through the House.
The National Back Benches were keen for a stoush
The promises were hung during the election with care
Of course they would fill them
How could they not
They wouldn’t dare.
September 14 was a different time
The Back Benchers quite happy, some in their prime.
Nestled all snug in their leather armchairs
John, Bill and Steven washed away all their fears
There had been promises of surpluses, of poverty relieved
Of great fiscal wonders, or so they believed.
“They’ve got us this far, the Back Benchers said”
“What could possibly go wrong?”
“We’re so far ahead!”
But Bill English knew, he just hid his fear
That all their good words were just plain hot air
It was great that Mike Hosking and Paul Henry were glowing
But nothing could mask an economy slowing.
“We have to do something, we have to be quick”
Said John Key to his Cabinet that had run out of tricks.
“Now Bennett, now Adams, Now Bridges and Tolley
Forget Steven Joyce and his conventional folly.
Where’s woodhouse, McCully, Crosbey and Textor
If there’s one thing clear – you all have to do better.
I need plans to help Auckland, to slow housing prices
To help feed the kids, and fix other vices.
Where is the plan for trains, trucks and bikes.
My Facebook page tanking, I can’t get no likes.”
“And I’m sick of seeing Andy, the new man about town
He never gets angry, we can’t bring him down”.
Bill English stepped forwarded in canonical mood;
“Just stop there John, I don’t mean to be rude
You may not have noticed, but we have a crisis
And it’s nothing to do with our troops fighting ISIS
Exports are diving, dairy is down
There isn’t much happening in any small town
I know I have said the problem’s inflation.
But there’s something much bigger – John Bank’s compensation.
You said don’t touch taxes, levies and fees
But how will we pay for this – it don’t grow on trees.”
And then the talk came to a stop with a shudder
The Prime Minister knew –his heart now aflutter
Up from the back came a great throaty roar
Judith Collins appeared on Parliament’s floor.
“I’ve heard all of your talk, me and Todd Muller
All you’re known as now is ponytail puller”
“Out of the way – shove this in your gob
I’m here to take over, it’s my turn in your job.”
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That is the sound of a leader, and his party, comfortably on the front foot.
Comment from political reporter Edwards on evening RNZ.
“By hammering the National “failures” National will be pleased because the Opposition has successfully reduced the public expectations of the voters.” (paraphrased)
Perhaps a slight giving by the Budget will cause some voters to think National are not too bad after all. Bugger!
Brilliant!
Will it be on the 6 oclock news???????
No!!!!!!!
It was on the TV3 news website however
“‘Twas the night before budget and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”
Andrew reminds me of the hero(?) of this fairy tale, particularly the last line that seems to describe him quite well.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/rhymes/Littlemouse.shtml
Just me that finds this a wee bit chummy and….wrong?
He must keep his (and our) enemies close, Bill.
Give the man a go. Nothing wrong with Andrew showing he’s no less human than any of us. Lighten up.
A couple of weeks ago an elderly Labour supporting Glaswegian visited the Glasgow library. He asked the young woman behind the “information” counter, ” de ye have any books on suicide?”.
” Fock off””, she said, ” ye won’t bring it back”.
That’s actually amusing.
Like I say, it may well just be me, but with an institutional adversary (Tories, bosses etc) Scathing humour – yes. Merciless put downs – yes. Gentle ‘bantering’ – nah.
No point in going hard out when theres bugger all on the other side listening.
Loosen up Bill.
The media reported it.
The media have reported on Andrew not tweaking my funny bone!? Jeesus wept!!!
ok you win.
and stuff pulled out an Editorial just short of man-love between Key and English. I say just short cos only Key is quoted, not English, which I think makes a mockery of what the editorial is trying to paint.
Great stuff!!!
Geddoverit Bill. That was fun! And perceptive! Bet you would be rolling on the floor laughing if it was key.
nope
and dunno where you get that idea from
What’s that got to do with the suggestion I’d be “rolling on the floor laughing if it was key”?
Poetic justice? Beautifully captured all that is disgraceful about the current government and delivered with wit, love it.
No labour fan here – But (despite not agreeing with the content), I thought it funny and well done.
I’m sure this would have gone down well at a student union meeting or at teachers college but from the 2nd placed leader of the opposition?
Not as bad as this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GGfmZ85Y7I but still cringe worthy
Warning. Link goes to Whale Oil’s youtube account. It’s footage of some MP’s singing at a conference, coupled with the usual attacks on Helen Clark.