One phrase I particularly dislike is when Capital Gains Tax is mentioned or increasing the retirement age is up for discussion, the put down is "That is the politics of envy!" The Nacts frequently use it. Far from the politics of envy, it is the politics ...
Thanks RB. Oh the trappings of power!
I am fascinated that WO has been sitting on this story for some time. I remember a story way back of a High commissioner or someone similar of some country bonking his secretary on the table of the High commission. It wasn't Clinton. Can someone please ...
Keep Bridges on! He tells it as it is....the way the Nactoids think. We should indoctrinate the whole community as to their thought processes: deny responsibility for errors; promise a cargo cult from profits only; ignore the locals; fall on their their ...
Cunliffe excellent on the Nation just now. Rachel Smalley desperately tried to nail him but was left floundering. Cunliffe measured and confident.
Nash is going to bolt in. It has nothing to do with family!
Great analysis. Get it to every provincial paper in the country. The logic is irrefutable. Many farmers concede they usually do very well under a Labour government.
Pardon my ignorance but who are Red Alert? The ABC club? Mallard? Kiwiblog?
I would phrase that as more than half voted against Robertson, and once the preferences were considered, more of Jones' supporters transferred to Cunliffe. The ABC group need to pull head in and work for what the membership want.
Potty's summary was so far off the reality! Even the TV3 news reader had it right but Potty kept on with his nonsense. That is the problem with interviewing your own typewriter.
I remember back in Rowling's time when there was an almighty kerfuffle about an American buying a hunting lodge in Fiordland/Southland somewhere. It was a cause celebre at the time, and if I remember correctly, the sale was blocked. Overseas ownership: ...
I must say I have been disappointed at the politicking at the meetings by caucus members. It is clear that has happened around the country. I have an idea that is has backfired in that the membership can make up its own mind. No-one from caucus has ever ...
Excellent Nelson meeting this afternoon. Full hall. Very good presentations from all speakers; great question session. What I have been looking for in Labour over the last elections and from David Shearer was front-footing of policy. It did not happen. It ...
Cunliffe with Adern as deputy has much going for it: substance and feminine youthfulness, with high places in the cabinet for Shearer, Jones and Robertson!!
I work in a mainly blue environment, and field the regular jibes with patience and good humour. What has been fascinating over the days since Shearer resigned is the interest in the leadership of the Labour Party. The comments are not in a jibe fashion but...
What happens if Key reads his tea leaves, and goes for an early election. Can we hasten the process? A month seems a long time!
It was Marilyn Waring and fellow Waikato MP Mike Minogue who stuck to their principles and eventually precipitated the election that dumped Muldoon. I have a feeling the arrogance and the mindless putdowns of people who have clear and reasonable concerns ...
I listened to Helen frankly, openly and without hesitation, answer diplomatically all the questions Dann put to her. At no time did I try to figure out what lie was coming next; what pathetic putdown was coming next; what shifty deal was in the wings. As ...
That was my immediate reaction as well!
It was a goodie! Rocked and rolled something great. We decided after Friday's effort to get our supplies up to date. We had sent our water container to our son after the first of the Christchurch quakes, so figured we better replace that. And we filled up ...
Go for it Maryan! I remember a ten year old lass dying of a brain tumour. "Daddy," she said, "you didn't let our sheepdog suffer like this." Says it all really. Pain relief has improved over 30 years, but I am all for dignity in dying. A glass of wine on ...
I am not a Green party person but I have been so impressed with Turei's forthrightness and genuineness. I am disappointed it is a personal vote rather than a conscience vote. Key can pull out his whip and keep his lemmings in line.
Whenever I see Gower, I see Alfred E Neumann. Sadly, Neumann's political analysis was far sharper.
CV, 49% dropped to 42%. You are mixing Parekura's result (61%) in 2011 with Labour result (49%), as did TV3 this morning. Makes quite a difference in analysis, especially with the good showing by Mana and Greens. http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/MPP/...
Why the delay??
A smart ass?!
It is interesting that electronic lists are not sufficient for party lists when the National Party has used $2 raffle ticket butts as proof of membership for years! You bought a raffle ticket: you were a member of the National Party!!!!
I can't believe the comparison of Key to Muldoon. Key is a lightweight. The closest to Muldoon is Judith Collins: same swagger, same arrogance, same selfishness, same appearance.
Irish, I am in agreement! I was responding to DS. Good speech by Norman. Whenever I talk to Labour MPs, my comment is to front foot things; get some policy out there; don't keep the powder dry until later. Turei and Norman are very positive front people. ...
Liberal has two almost opposite meanings: As from my computer dictionary! 1. open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values: they have more liberal views toward marriage and divorce than some people. (ie as applied to Norman ...
WTF!!! What educational philosophy justifies 5 year olds being educated in the same school as 18 year olds? Christchurch is just the start. Watch out the rest of NZ.
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