Key’s destiny
I don’t have a problem with MPs going to a Destiny Church conference to chase some votes. Attending a group’s function isn’t an endorsement of its views, although there’s obviously a line (eg. neo-Nazi groups). John Key, however, is endorsing of Destiny’s politics saying: “National’s policies align much more closely with their beliefs than Labour.”
He’s right, you know:
- Both National and Destiny are homophobic. Key himself voted against civil unions and says he would do it again.
- Both believe in ‘trickle up’ economics, where the masses do all the work, and the guy at the top gets all the wealth.
- Both have a problem with women in power. Tamaki hated Clark being PM. National’s top 6 ranked MPs are all male.
- Both are fans of privatisation of government services. Destiny wants to get its hands on Whanau Ora cash from the Nats.
- National’s attack on the DPB will force women to stay with abusive partners. Destiny will approve, it frets about ‘fatherless families’ and permits fathers to ‘impose discipline’ over their families.