Never going to happen. The MAGA shower have too few votes and there are too many "moderate" Republicans who wouldn't want him anywhere near the speakers gavel either.
Had the immense pleasure on Sat evening to attend a Music concert in the Kauaeranga. An awesome night with "Too Many Chiefs" - Wayne Mason, Rob Joass, Andrew London, Charlotte Yates. Thought of all standard readers when Andrew sang this, Sorry can't link ...
It's just sound Tory economics B. Promise them everything.* Give them nothing** And before they get it - Take it of them.*** * Tax cuts for all, **Oops the cupboard is bare, just tax cuts for those with over $250kpa income - therefore we keep our promise, ...
Remember the Nat slogan "stop waving goodbye to your loved ones"? Empty words as we know full well. Our family and mokopuna left the following year as their employment disappeared after Nats took the reins of govt. Nats = bullshit artists. Oops somehow got...
Thank you Incog. Was just logging in to provide a link :)
Exactly. I have commented previously on this. We can "thank" Winston Peters for the ETS. Sorry I can't link. On the phone and have a meeting to attend this meeting is morning.
Talk about a "Coalition of Chaos" https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/election-2023/497636/act-s-david-seymour-floats-confidence-only-partnership-no-supply University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis said he suspected ACT's gambit was "more of a negotiating ...
Dishi Rishi is more likely Labours main asset at the moment. Labour could have a Blind Dog as leader and still romp home.
Well the Billboards are going up and pleasing to see that if elected to govern the Nats plan to build more railways. I take it that is what they mean when they want to get the country "back on track"! OTOH NZ First wants to "take the country back" - the ...
So what part of their economic policy don't you agree with? Taxes on those who can most afford it? You can find the sustainable economy manifesto here: https://www.greens.org.nz/sustainable_economy_2023
People in favour of free stuff as long as others pay for it, Like free drugs for cancer while those with other ailments - heart disease, etc, you name it - pay for it. That's a National policy by the way.
NZ First was a major handbrake and stopped development of important policy particularly in terms of climate change. His return to Parliament would IMHO be a very retrograde step. Totally agree. Jeanette Fitzsimmons once told me how she became aware of the...
Me too.
And while they are at it, they can pull their socks up! Time to get back to black board and slates I say. And fill those ink wells up while you're at it. Young people today...
But an organised conspiracy is not free speech, nor is an attempt at a cover up. Exactly this is not a trial about Trump and his lies, this is a trial about Trump attempting to Pressure Pence into overturning the election results. This a trial about ...
The Aussies seem to cope pretty well with GST on some foods and not others. Basics such as butter, oil, cereals, bread, tea, coffee, etc are GST free. Being a regular shopper over the ditch, I am envious that they can sell milk etc. much cheaper than here ...
Well said Mac. This is exactly analogous to the Biblical reference. Interestingly, again the interaction of Jesus with women in every reported instance is one of respect, compassion, and understanding. There are no recorded instances where Jesus disgraces,...
They hover up all manner of native wild life. https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/animal-pests/hedgehogs/ Our most underrated predator One hedgehog can cause an entire colony of endangered black-fronted terns to abandon their nests. Analysis ...
As National are the opposition, then their slogan would have to truthfully be: "In it for us"
Not to forget the 2008 slogan "Stop waving goodbye to your loved ones" I'll never forget that one. In 2009 after winning the election National "reorganised" ACC; thereby shoving over 100 highly specialised OTs out of employment in NZ. My son-in-law was one...
Exactly. There is no way I would consider teaching again when I look on at the work load of my daughter. 7.30 am start arrives, home around 5pm most days, then works until 9pm and works almost all day weekends marking, prep, report writing, etc. Hardly any...
Hmmm maybe the next POTUS will be leading the country from The Big House rather than the White House. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/09/five-revelations-trump-unsealed-indictment
I was being diplomatic 😉
I was serving on the Naval Staff at that time in a number of roles, one of which was manpower planning. Defence had just moved from fixed term engagements to Open ended engagements - 3 months notice. The effect on some specialisations was horrific - ...
I attended the Cabinet Economic Committee Meeting when the electrification of the Main Trunk Line was agreed and approved, it was announced to the media immediately after the meeting by Lance Adam-Schneider, then Minister of Railways. Part of the "Think ...
Cars you didn't know that are manufactured in China
You mean this "chillybin"? https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/131243654/nz-car-of-the-year-award-goes-to-surprise-electric-suv BTW BYD’s Blade Battery Has Changed The EV Game It is so good that Tesla will soon use it over their own 4680 battery. You may have...
Yes currently visiting the mokopuna in Baldivis. I really like the place here, the numerous parks and easy access to the beach. The kids love the skate parks! The thing that really impresses me is the number of native birds as opposed to the exotics in the...
Oh yes! Poured down - then cleared just before the end. What a day after the past week of brilliant sun.
You're probably wondering why we sing the Australian national anthem first at the Dawn Services, before we sing ours. And in Australia they sing the NZ National Anthem before they sing theirs. Heard it today as a matter of fact at the Rockingham RSL ANZAC...
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