Specious argument Gosman. Even if you were taxed at 50%, you're still making an astronomical amount of money if you're earning a billion dollars from a company that does extremely well.
I guess, rather than unearned income, passive income would be a better term, as in income that is not derived from actual productive work, but more from an investment return. I have no issue with people getting a return from investment; however, it should ...
Excellent short story, and it hit me hard particularly as, at age 52, I'm likely to be the same age as the protagonist. I recall seeing a miniseries a while back called On The Beach, about the inevitability of death for all citizens following a nuclear ...
Ouch. The RNZ director of music is a personal friend. Is there something in particular you'd like me to pass on? What in particular do you feel is "shit" about the music presented?
On Monday my son and I travelled to Auckland to pick up a classic car and drive it back on Tuesday. Overall I didn't think the roads were too bad, SH4 (Paraparas - National Park to Whanganui) notwithstanding - yeah, I know, should turned the other way at ...
So true Chris T. As usual, humans being humans ruin it for everyone.
Yes agreed Rae. I do wonder if we don't often confuse vengeance for justice. The two are not the same. I am often left incredulous that so many advocate violence as the solution to violent offending. That is not the hallmark of a just society. I guess deep...
Such a damn shame. A huge influence on me as a young musician in the early 1980s. Wore out numerous copies of Another Music in a Different Kitchen. Nice to hear Shayne Carter dedicate the first song in his set last night to Pete. Acknowledging the ...
Probably because without actual evidence it becomes a he said/she said thing.
The lack of a male contraceptive to date should not preclude the possibility of men being able to take a pill every day. To suggest otherwise smacks of sexism.
Went with Kiwibank a few years ago, and refinanced the mortgage last year with them again. We haven't regretted it. The lack of ability to just rock on up to the bank to discuss things is mitigated by online support and us planning a bit better.
Gosh, no way that can ever be proven though. It looks pretty much game over for JLR unless he can pull something miraculous out of his arse. The level of retaliatory takedown today has been breathtaking. From what I've seen vox pop today it seems to have ...
Wow. Surely even Bridges wouldn't go so far as actually having JLR hurt would he? Imagine if he were to "go missing"?
I take it Ross quoted from "Tropic Thunder". Thanks for clearing up that there's certain phrases we can't use here Mickey.
A cynic would observe that a pot, being an expert on the subject, is perhaps the best subject to point out the blackness of the kettle...
Pretty sure they would claim diplomatic immunity on that one...
Which men would that be Sabine?
Wow. Just got a news alert from CNN on my phone that claims Saudia Arabia are preparing a press release claiming that Jamal Khashoggi's death was the result of an interrogation that went wrong. That will be interesting. https://twitter.com/CNN/status/...
Wow Muttonbird you certainly stirred up a hornet's nest over on Farrar's blog...
Entirely possible that both scenarios are true.
Same interview Bridges also says he does not know who the leaker is. I doubt you rule out anybody at this stage.
No because the anti-1080 crowd are organised and work in almost an identical way.
Be careful what you wish for. National will likely go when the rich fuckers find another party that suits their wants better.
Oooo-er. That's just wrong Muttonbird. ;)
That's a really cynical and odd way of thinking BM. It's been conclusively (and scientifically) proved that the methodology for testing was not only dubious, but inaccurate. A number of people were wronged. Imagine the furore if a similar amount of people ...
Trapping and hunting sounds like a good idea in theory but if it takes off it has the potential to take more lives than the forestry industry. Trying to regulate the health and safety of that industry would likely negate the majority of gains, which are ...
Whether true or not, any potential for suicide or self harm must be taken seriously. If it were to happen there would be serious repercussions.
Perhaps if biosecurity and stock movement rules had been adhered to this step wouldn't be necessary. You can't have it both ways. If you want M Bovis sorted you have to accept that regular checks may be necessary. The market was left to police itself. It ...
Good luck to Jacinda and Clarke today.
It gets worse. This is the kind of mentality afoot. If you think it's bad, just try reading the comments at the end of the article. Makes kiwiblog's poo-flinging monkeys look like sages: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-06-17/democrat-admits-child-...
Since we're all about the Godwins today I'll admit to wondering how long it would be before Trump announced his final solution to the problem of the Mexican untermenschen.
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