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The Nats have 'soft-launched' via Kiwiblog and Whaleoil that Rodney Hide and John Boscawen will both lose their portfolios and ACT will have no ministers. Farrar points out this will benefit ACT's taxpayer funding to the tune of $130,000, which is somehow sweet while spending…
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The latest release of Wikileaks cables from America's embassy in Wellington contains some interesting reading (and has attracted international attention). The Greens are on the case: US influence over copyright law undermines our democracy The Green Party is seeking clarification over possible US intervention in…
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3 News is reporting that: Osama Bin Laden is dead and the US is in possession of his body, according to reports from a senior US counter-terrorism official. A senior Pakistani intelligence official has also confirmed that Bin Laden is dead, according to the Associated…
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Phil Goff has gone one step further today and ruled out working with anyone that signs up to The Mana Party, not just the already ruled-out Hone Harawira. A Labour Party spokeswoman is reported by the Herald as saying “He doesn't prescribe [sic] to the…
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Police Minister Judith Collins' announcement that crime dropped last year left more than a few people scratching their heads. The economic conditions, especially high unemployment, should mean more crime, not less. Now, we're starting to learn the answer: procedural changes that have wiped thousands of…
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The Mana Party already have a great website that suggests someone who knows what they're doing is looking after the communications. Well worth taking a quick look.
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Hone Harawira is to trigger a by-election in Te Tai Tokerau by resigning his seat. This is the right thing politically - more attention for the Mana Party - and in principle. Harawira should test his mandate as leader of a new party - as…
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You're the ruling government. Which do you choose, tax cuts or teachers? Perhaps that's a bit to vague, let's put some numbers on it. Tax cuts for 47 millionaires or salaries for 121 new teachers? It's not a hypothetical question. Here's some background: Pay rises…
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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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