The European Commission has declared Nuclear and Gas to be green https://www.dw.com/en/european-commission-declares-nuclear-and-gas-to-be-green/a-60614990
What I can never understand is why the 90% don't vote for the rich to pay more as it would be beneficial to the 90%
Yes higherstandard the Cubans are lovely family oriented people and very proud of their healthcare and education systems. Resilient is the best description. I have had many genuine conversations with ordinary Cubans who were committed to and inspired by ...
I'm never quite sure what people mean by socialism. We have a good mix where the government sets the rules to prevent the excesses of free markets it seems to me. People are free to work and build wealth and enjoy life. Cuba is probably the best example of...
Really enjoyed reading the varied perspectives on this blog. Friends in London and NY both say they are avoiding use of subway because of pandemic. If Covid and other virus become endemic I wonder if clean self driving vehicles won't be a big part of our ...
I can barely contain my rage and disgust at the front page article in the Herald today, fawning over one of the most evil men on the planet who has been allowed into the country because he is disgustingly rich. His name is James Ratcliffe and Rat suits him...
Because the success of NZs response was the success of people being compliant with the lockdown. And the compliance was down to leadership and communication. To not be there would be have been shirking the responsibility and failing to lead, leaving people...
Am interested in people's comments/what people know of those who missed out, particularly from the 2017 cohort. Nothing for Kieran McAnulty? Or Jo Luxton? Like the idea of more provincial representation. Still the odd old-timer there being looked after. ...
The majority government hasn't even been created yet. Give them a chance
I would have thought that Rangitata would be one of the first places for National to look for answers. It should also be one of the places the Labour govt should look if they want to move politics to the left. Ashburton and Temuka may not be towns for ...
Didn't see any mention of John A Lee. Learnt a lot from reading Erik Olssen's biography of him last year. The housing program of the first Lab government was undermined by the same things that have undermined this one. Managing the expectations of the ...
If Whangarei flips Labour with the specials, only 162 votes, then the only provincial "centres" that National hold is Invercargill, Blenheim, Taupo, Rotorua and Tauranga - only 5! Compared to Labour now holding Timaru, Nelson, Wairarapa, Hastings, Napier, ...
Wonderful extended metaphor and very apt.
I would prefer a 51/8% L/G government over a 56/5% L/G- Having that many MPs (whatever 56% returns) will need a vicelike grip on govt and caucus - there would be trouble there.
Of course either one or both of Greens/NZF could decide not to join. If a 55-5% L/G election result and Labour offered Greens a poultry number of posts of not much significance, would the G's accept, or would they decide it was better for them, and ...
I want to see Chloe Swarbrick win Auckland Central, but not from Labour handing it to her or doing a deal. Labour can never consider doing a deal because unlike National, who can only work with one part, we would be faced with the option in so many ...
Here what you mean - Am looking at Kiritapu Allen in the East Cape, don't know if that's in play but would like to think so; Nelson a good shot; Perhaps Whanganui?; Wairarapa should go to red; and it would be good to see us push one of the Hamilton seats ...
Yes and no for me The Green vote grew when they adopted economic policies that were left of Labour. But they have not succeeded in pulling Labour left - the left is now outside the party and stops Labour heading in that direction. And they haven't pulled ...
Think you're right and think it's down to MMP having reached a level of maturity that means it no longer does what it was asked to do. Would like to see the system evolve. Would prefer to see a system that has multiple mps within electorates that enables ...
I'd like to see a Lab/Green coalition than a Labour only, even if Lab do return 55% on the day. But I do think what you highlight is one of the areas that doesn't work for MMP, in that the major parties have become much more moderate and it being much more...
What I wonder is, where does this leave the rescue helicopter outfit. It relies on charitable donations from the public. It could be sued for allowing a breach such as this. Boag has history over questionable dealings with the trust, eg getting them to fly...
Capitalism wont help the planet with austerity for many lately, nor did the severity of communism, still clarity comes from several quarters Bernie Sanders being one of them. The Greens’ consensus-based decision-making another. When the pre neo-liberal ...
This is a revisionist or one sided view, it was a tense time as Labour had been found out about 'Corngate' during the RCGM . We would not have our good reputation for high quality safe, natural food, if we had allowed commercial release of GMOs; the was ...
Hey Bill, I agree, although being new here I wondering whether the Chomsky-esque idea of the media actively arranging public opinion is readilly accepted by this site's audience. Perhaps it is. The other intriguing example of this in NZ media is the China ...
Thanks everybody! Much appreciated. Some good stuff here, natch. Whenever I think of Andrew Dean I think of Max Harris - encouraging that those of younger generations are looking backwards as well as looking forwards. Brian Easton has, amongst others:- The...
Hi. Am seeking the best books on recent (post-1984) NZ Political History - am aiming to guide a millenial. Here's what I have so far:- Simon Collins. 1987. Rogernomics: Is There A Better Way?; Nicky Hagar. 2006. The Hollow Men; Bruce Jesson. 1987. Behind ...
Her father was a National cabinet minister. Always wondered how she could be a 'political journalist' for a major newpaper, in a country with so few news outlets, and a political commentator too. Clearly doing some deflecting for National by attacking the ...
Excellent. Could not agree more.
Maybe it's time for Tim Shadbolt to move north?
You are so right. National have spent a fortune on double laning the northern side of the Brynderwyns, which will all be wasted expenditure if a 4 lane motorway is built to replace the whole road. I have just returned home from Warkworth to rural property ...
It disturbs me that Obama has been 'appropriated' by Key and the National Party. And our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, has definitely been snubbed by the rich cotterie of National Party fat cats, surrounding Key and his 'golf buddy'. No wonder she has ...
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