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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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Good to see Minister Sepuloni providing support for foreign migrant workers who are stuck here.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/govt-allocates-16m-help-jobless-migrant-workers-nz
The Ministry of Social Development estimates about 5800 will receive the benefit out of about 267,000 temporary work, student and visitor visa holders currently in New Zealand.
I'm looking forward to those orchardists getting more pressure to pay reasonable wages.
The Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos) dig is perfect.
https://twitter.com/SylvanaquaFarms/status/1330351175024189441
https://twitter.com/SylvanaquaFarms/status/1330351179537244160
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1330351175024189441.html
Well, yes, the problem with vertical farming and its attendant need for artificial light is immediately obvious when you think in terms of where does energy come from and where does it flow to.
Related to energy and farming, though, is increasing interest in agrivoltaics. Putting solar panels on land that is also simultaneously being used for agriculture.
It works really well where the limiting factors are things like water evaporation and heat, and with crops that like a bit of shade. Economic returns from the land can apparently be increased 60% or more.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrivoltaic
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/03/31/a-good-year-for-solar-agrivoltaics-in-vineyards/
A forest garden is a 3-D "vertical farm".
Done.
What is it with health care capitalists and naming companies? Gilead, Th(er)anos…
They're run by clever dicks who'd like everyone to know that they know all about Greek mythology?
Gilead is biblical, and Thanos is a 1970's comic book creation. Different myth sets.
meh, one mythology, two mythologies
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_health_deities
Not even a pilfered mythology – just made-up shit that sounded cool.
they think it gives them some sort of gravitas to hide their rapacious tendencies and their real names.
Did anyone else notice last week that ACC took an 18% stake in Les Mills International?
That has to be one of the neatest portfolio fits I've seen in a while.
Self-inflicted negative publicity for National in 2020.
This list should help counter the claim by some that National lost because of the publicity gained over the Covid period by Ardern.
How National captured the news in 2020- an incomplete list……. 35 incidents involving 20 MPs and 2 others.
February
Sarah Dowie announces retirement.
Former Speaker Carter announces retirement
Nicky Wagner announces retirement
April
Bridges attacks Covid-19 extension- loses National supporters
May
Kaye mis-calls Goldsmith a Maori
Matt King flouts Covid-19 distancing, makes reference to 'St Jacinda'
Bridges ousted in coup. Change of both leaders.
Muller's MAGA hat.
Collins outburst in House over her white ethnicity.
June
Nick Smith ejected from House by Sergeant-at-Arms; makes 'Nazi' claim.
Goldsmith's mysogyny "stick to your knitting".
Muller wanted to join the Labour party gaffe.
Muller at Te Puna with upside down Rangatiratanga flag.
Amy Adams announces retirement from Parliament.
Anne Tolley announces retirement.
Paula Bennett announces retirement.
July
Amy Adams claims a Korean MP is Chinese.
Falloon. Stands down from candidacy on- indecent image.
Woodhouse sits on dodgy emails; leaks from Michelle Boag and Hamish Walker.
Hamish Walker announces retirement.
Collins' claim that no-one escaped during her Corrections ministry was a 'joke'.
Muller 'has a plan' claims; none shown.
Muller resigns. Change of both National leaders.
Jian Yang announces retirement.
Nikki Kaye announces retirement.
August
Brownlee's conspiracy outburst.
National Councillor Roger 'Merv' Bridge on talkback radio.
September
Hipango dirty politics social media attacks using misquotes.
Goldsmith's fiscal hole.One of several economic mistakes made by him.
Collins using her husband's ethnicity as a political weapon.
October
Alfred Ngaro October lies on FB about Twyford's views
Collins Ponsonby Road walk about October 2020
Collin's fat shaming October 2020
Collins at prayer October 2020
Brownlee's outburst against Tova O'Brien.
what a roll of dishonour-Nat Shaming!
Vaguely rember Jacinda suggested that they need to pay well to get the best, when chalanged on MP's salaries.
Also vaguely remember hearing on the radio that mp's used to be paid about the same as teachers.
Looking at mac1's list one can't help but wonder ' if that is the best that that money can get, we are up the proverbial creek without a paddle, or even a canoe '
It's not money. It's selection. It's culture. It's who they get and why, and how they choose.
Their problem.
The fuckwittery spreads.
https://twitter.com/MikeStuchbery_/status/1330550320657817611
Part of me is like "wow, that's obviously pretty much the first time she's been on a stage, and she gets pretty much the worst possible outcome any performer/presenter can imagine (short of the catering table being emptied at you).
The other part of me is like "shit, this is what got you on stage to confront the 'universal fear' of direct interpersonal conflict? Fucksake".
Has the Labour Caucus progressed from “Blair lite” to “Extended Edition-Final Countdown”?
Three substantial private sector developments up for RMA Fast Tracking process according to PM and Minister Parker today. Hello…10 Days Sick Leave, increase Benefits, restore Loan to Value ratios, Fair Pay Agreements…are you there?-working class calling…
😄Keep holding that phone TM….there are plenty in the Labour left and Greens supporting you