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In an act of pure vanity, David Farrar is whining about the a by-election that will probably be held in July – less than three months before the House dissolves for the election. Farrar even points out the relevant law Parliament can only resolve not…
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Yesterday marked the launch of the Mana Party (see their open letter to supporters here). In a move that surprised many, Hone Harawira announced that he would resign as MP for Te Tai Tokerau and trigger a by election. Now Newsroom has the following headline:…
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It is fantastic to see that Don Brash is trying to get back into politics with today’s coup of the ACT Party leadership. Don Brash said in his brief press conference his objectives were to “raise the income levels of all New Zealanders” while making…
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Pussy Key, pussy Key, where have you been? I've been down to London to visit the Queen. Pussy Key, pussy Key, what did you there? Sweet fuck all, but thanks for paying for my holiday
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The pursuit of wealth far in excess of need is a powerful and pervasive aspect of (most) human societies. But it is unhealthy, damaging, sick. One fairly influential book has gone so far as to describe the love of money as the root of all…
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