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US to leave Iraq by Xmas – Obama
Mission accomplished. Meanwhile Cameron comes to urge Key to keep our troops in Afghanistan.
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Everything is OK
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Questions for leaders’ debate
I'm of two minds on the matter of supporting the televised leaders' debates. John Key has been allowed to dictate the format, insisting on debating only Goff. I think democracy would be better served by having more party leaders on stage, and I wish that…
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Open mike 22/10/2011
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National’s Little smears and the big issue of market greed
xA good interview with Andrew Little on the Nat's failed attempt to smear him over facebook comments. Nice comments about David Farrar and strong support for the occupy movement. Good to see. By the way, is it just me or is National's obsession with opposition…
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Weekend social 21/10/2011
Weekend social is for non political chat. What's on for the weekend, gigs, film or book reviews, sports, or whatever. No politics, no aggro, why can't we all just get along?
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RWC final highlights inequalities
A very thoughtful piece from Simon Collins in today's Herald: Deep divisions over $1000 for a Rugby World Cup game as poverty grows Have we gone a bit mad? Or is it all worth it to bring a touch of joy into our lives in…
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Some questions in passing
Wouldn't a Key endorsement of Banks be an admission that a Labour-led government is possible if ACT doesn't make it? Is the delay in Key's endorsement because the Nats are worried that revelations will make Banks unelectable regardless and an endorsement will tarnish Brand Key…
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That sinking feeling
More protests in Tauranga. Simon Bridges blames "out of towners". That'll go down like a cup of cold sick with the angry locals. Guess that's what you get from a first-term MP who has only ever had to ride on Key's coattails and is now…
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Mishandled Rena costing Nats votes
Unlike some news organisations we don't usually bother reporting Horizon polls here. Their numbers generally sound like wonderful news for the political Left, because they tend to rate National led and Labour led coalitions as pretty much neck and neck. But hyping these results would…
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Open mike 21/10/2011
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Death cab for Banksie
Another Epsom poll has ACT' stuffed. Goldsmith: 37% Banks: 24% Parker: 17%. However, it also says the blue-rinsers will obediently tick Banks if Key explicitly tells them to. But will he? Will the chance of saving 2% ACT be worth the nationwide loss of votes…
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Another broken promise
Remember how John Key was busy on the day of the double downgrade. Hosting his *wink* not election ad *wink* on RadioLive? Remember how he promised to "talk to someone important" to stop Coro St being moved to 5:30? Yeah. Another broken promise. Can't even…
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A ludicrous budget
I know a family in terrible financial trouble. Their budget is a mess. Here's the summary: their annual income is $21,700 their budgeted spending for the year is $38,200 their shortfall for the year will be $16,500 this will be added to their current debt…
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Debate on the electoral system
RNZ's Insight is hosting a debate on the Electoral System Referendum next Wednesday in Wellington. It's an excellent panel, with Jim Bolger, Michael Cullen, Ruth Richardson and Jeanette Fitzsimons, as well as Sandra Grey from the Campaign for MMP and Jordan Williams from Vote for…
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The Right’s crocodile tears for higher pay
It's disappointing to see the Dom joining with the Right's mouthpieces in attacking Labour's work and wages policy. The editorial says of course "something" must be done about low and inequitable wages but opposes introducing a system modeled on the one that delivers high wages…
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DPF – deliberately missing the point
DPF is all up in arms over Rodney candidate Christine Rose sharing someone's picture on facebook. He seems to think she's some extreme candidate who thinks John Key is personally responsible for the disasters. Instead, any reasonable reading would have it that she's agreeing that…
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Wasting Police time
Anyone noticed the sudden overbearing presence of Police at peaceful protests? Bugging Greenpeace and intimidating lawful activists. 25 Police at a 150-strong anti-deepsea drilling protest in Tauranga. 12 officers at a 60 worker picket at CMP Rangitikei. Are they just hyper because of the Cup…
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A global test of non-violent protest
The most visible manifestation of the 1% are bankers - and the Occupation movement has them worried. I wouldn't have believed this report, for example, but it includes video evidence to back up its claims: The banks fight back: Customers locked in and arrested after…
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Open mike 20/10/2011
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3News lynch mob
Someone at 3News needs to switch to decaf. This headline is very misleading: Harawira: Hang Rena captain - or Steven Joyce Controversial MP Hone Harawira's calling for the captain of the stricken vessel the Rena to be hanged over the environmental disaster the ship has…
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JK: The last thing I need is a ship on a reef
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUgi1C12AXU
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The Front Fell Off
The Front Fell Off - Clarke and Dawe explain maritime disasters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQKjj_FDI_M And again on the Gulf oil spill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClvLp4vXJ5I All good build up to our own home-grown version (with apologies to Clarke & Dawe, and thanks to Lyndon in comments for the link): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVnSIv6Mm8&feature=player_embedded
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Nats’ Rena spin all at sea
The Nats are clearly at panic stations over the public backlash on their handling of the Rena. Last week, Nick Smith was calling this our "worst maritime environmental disaster". Now, National pollster David Farrar and National shiteater Cameron Slater are trying to minimise the Rena…
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A new low
Last election, National promised to subsidise a treatment for the rare and deadly Pompe disease. Now, they won't even meet with the sufferers. The truth of the matter is that New Zealand can't afford ongoing treatments that cost $1m per patient per year - not…
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National’s undeserved reputation
National are seen by many as the party of business, and thus the party of the economy, who know what's best for the country's wallet. But the statistics don't add up. Their reputation is undeserved in every way. Trevor over at Red Alert has an…
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No Dinner Dinner
Just a quick plug from your local Labour candidate... It's almost your last chance to get in and order the No Dinner Dinner and help support our democratic process - which relies on public donations. We need your help to mount the best campaign we…
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Angry marine
Marine Corps. Sgt. Shamar Thomas speaks his mind to some New York police. A bit repetitive, but he gets his point across! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=By8MDDwNIvE
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Open mike 19/10/2011
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No pay rises under Nats
St. Augustine said "Lord, give me chastity, but not yet". Was reminded of that reading the Tories' reaction to Labour's work and wages policy. Tories say they want you to have higher wages. But not yet. It's always later. Once you've earned it. In the…