It may be due to my ambivalence to religion but I've always struggled to understand how right-wing ideology reconciles with many Christian values.
Good article in Stuff lamenting the loss of constructive media political opinion and the movement to sensatinalism and partisan commentary. If I'm honest, the main reason I like it is the outing of Hoskings and Hawkesby as tory hacks. https://www.stuff.co....
Thank goodness no one listens to John Key anymore.
As polls swing leftwards I do wonder if a contributing factor (other than the implosion of the National party) is the influence of the younger generation. From my experience, the current younger generation (18-25) are significantly more politically aware ...
As a volunteer canvassing in my own city, I can't begin to imagine the impact all this is having on the motivation levels of similar National volunteers. I occasionally get a swift (and not always polite) "no thanks" while door knocking, those guys will be...
It was a corny joke but credit to Barfly10... who beat me to it.
Only when he sticks his head up his a#$@.
Seems like Hosking has his head in the sand: "Never before have polls been less real, less relevant, or less accurate" Rarely read his stuff but was intrigued to see his spin on it given his darlings are in the poo.
It didn't stay on the front page of Stuff for long but this is a very damming opinion piece on National: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/300054680/either-todd-mullers-national-party-is-a-shambolic-mess-or-he-himself-is-part-of-their-dirty...
So squirmingly embarrassing to listen to: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018754379/national-s-michael-woodhouse-on-covid-19-patient-leak
Who would have thought you could overdose on schadenfreude and yet here I am.
Marginally related to the above discussion but this (somewhat long video) is well worth watching. WARNING: It contains some strong language. https://youtu.be/6R0fTRTIQCE?list=LLi_oTU_fpJEiyPoS7E0q0lw Not sure why the link to the video is not working but ...
Agree, terrible article wish I'd never read it...but I did and it raised a question in my mind Did the MSM ever see any negatives in the 'popularity" of Teflon John? Not that I recall.
I'm in total shock yet seething with anger. What can you say at a time like this other than my thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this cowardly act of barbarism. Sad, sad day for New Zealand.
Interesting how the MSM are reporting on this. Had it been Labour then I'm convinced headlines of "disarray", "disaster" and "unelectable" would abound. Instead, we get "MP's must back Bridges" See: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/107850211/...
Ok this is hard to admit but I do read the online magazine Stuff quite regularly and recently I've noticed the comments and "Thumbs Up" related to political stories and opinions are massively skewed to right wingers. What is causing this? 1. Right wingers ...
Doesn't every ad have Richie in it?
Please, please Joyce or Collins. Two thoroughly dislikable individuals that will ensure a Labour led government for the foreseeable future.
Being one that is usually highly critical at the lack of genuine journalism in New Zealand I'm happy to report that this is a really good read: https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2017/12/the-demise-and-rise-of-andrew-little/
This is an incredibly interesting article and the comments equally so. The frustrating thing is the fact Pike River is not the topic of conversation around every water cooler in the country. If NZ had any credible investigative journalist e.g Pilger-esk it...
That sums it up perfectly for me (Keepcalmcarryon). I still feel a huge sense of disappointment in Peter Jackson whose judgement and loyalty to New Zealand workers appeared clouded by his own ambition.
Come on let's have some maturity here... gloating over this ruling will only appear childish and will lack any level of decorum.......... Oh what the hell..... WAAAAAAAAAHOOOO!!!! 600,000 smackaroonies is one hell of a pricey jukebox! Couldn't have ...
I see Garner is having yet another dig at Labour,the coalition and the process and unilaterally setting a 100 day deadline for Jacinda to deliver his list of Labours election policies. The bitterness of the Natz and their MSM puppets will only get worse so...
Hosking eh? His manner, tone and body language are a delight to behold! Maybe a good time for a shake up at our 'National' broadcasting company.
Delighted!!!! At last there is hope for the future. #wedidthis
I love it when supposed incontrovertible facts are destroyed by incontrovertible facts.
I suspect you're right Stuart and that is the very reason the Natz have vehemently refused to re-enter the mine.
Personally I think it's great news the MSM are calling for Peters to work with the Natz. After all Peters LOVES the media and is sure to do their bidding...right? Meanwhile the Greens will meet the Natz and string them along all the way. Prepare for ...
Kris Faafoi in the Mana electorate did something right. Not only a massive increase in his electorate margin but also a big swing to Labour for the party vote. Well done Kris, what's your secret?
Re Epsom and "Maybe Labour should consider not standing a candidate there next time." Epsom is is not a "Dirty Deal", it's a stinking, rotten-to -the-core deal, unfortunately it works. As much as it goes against my principles Labour and the Greens have to ...
This article could not be more wrong. Yes we need the Greens to be there and they will get their +5% needed but the #1 priority for the left is to have a Labour party with a large majority and therefore mandate to govern. That can only happen if ...
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