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Another day, another crisis for Simon Bridges. In a direct challenge to the current National Party leader, Jami-Lee Ross has assigned his proxy vote to NZ First. There are conditions attached to the way it can be used, but in essence, Ross is daring Bridges…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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The voters have spoken. United States mid-term elections are a tried and true referendum on the performance of the President. A part, just a part of that results, is due to the economy in the United States. Not just #MeToo and everything he does against…
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As predicted by the ANZ Bank’s dire business confidence surveys, today’s unemployment data revealed that unemployment has fallen to a disastrous level of 3.9 percent, its lowest rate since the global financial crisis a decade ago. This bleak news follows the catastrophic GDP data showing…
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If you have 10 minutes to waste and enjoy laughing uproariously I can recommend this video. Warning should not be watched while you are drinking coffee and the contents may be sprayed on your screen ... Enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ8VV6TqeXI
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Trends and results will come through today and tomorrow about the mid-term elections in this second largest democracy in the world. It's a system designed not to change too much too fast; lots of devolved power to its constituent states, which are steered by governors.…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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This is so cunning you could be tempted to pin a tail on it and call it a weasel. And I acknowledge Ad's lament that this is like bayonetting the wounded but this particular gem cannot be ignored. Simon Bridges has worked out the perfect…
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Unlike the civil disobedience of Extinction Rebel that Micky posted on last week, EndClimateSilence (as reported by The Canary) is more about forcing a change in the narrative around global warming from the comfort of wherever you happen to be. It's an initiative coming out from…
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Job Description Full-time, events based position. This means that your career, such as it was, could be over as soon as National hits 35% in the opinion polls or Judith gets the support of 5 caucus members, whichever occurs first. The National Party Leader's Office…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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The US mid term elections are about to take place. All of the seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs and 1/3rd of the seats in the Senate (mostly Democrat ones) are also being put to the vote. Cenk Uygur has offered…
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Labour had its annual conference on the weekend. The mood was upbeat and Jacinda delivered a tub thumping speech. Delegates were very happy. New policy was announced and was warmly received by the population at large. The golden rule of Jacinda became a little more…
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You have to wonder about the actual abilities of Bryce Edwards. There is a reason that I seldom read his waffle about politics in various publications. That is that he shows no particular nuance or understanding of politics or political debate as it works outside…
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From the Beehive website: Kia ora koutou katoa, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakalofa lahiatu, Malo Ni Namaste, Ni Hao. And thank you for the warmth of that greeting. I'm really pleased to be here in Dunedin. For all of…
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The most united, upbeat Labour Party conference in decades comes to a conclusion with a speech from Jacinda Ardern. The Otago Daily Times is suggesting that it will include an announcement on wellness and health in schools. The upper level of the Dunedin Town Hall…
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It might be my hyper sensitivity but it seems to me that online attempts to smear people who challenge the right is increasing, both here and in the United States. The latest example involves the sterling efforts of Jacob Wohl. Dumbing it right down, which…
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I've never been to a conference that felt this upbeat. Tonnes of policy ideas, no fights, lots of ambitious goals, polls skyrocketing, tonnes of cash to implement, opposition in disarray, a full card of delegates. Life could be worse. Really interesting debate extending Kiwisaver, especially…
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Because its Friday ... Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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By international standards NZ homes and building legislation are bloody woeful. With 100 000 house builds on the book, the government could save money by bringing the country's building code into the 21st C, tackle chronic housing problems and the health problems associated with building…
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As pointed out by Ed in Open Mike in the United Kingdom action against climate change is ramping up with George Monbiot urging direct action to be taken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPT3950UGuk&feature=youtu.be He was speaking at a rally organised by Extinction Rebellion, a new mass direct-action group modeled on…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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I'm off to Dunedin for this year's Labour Party conference. It promises to be a fantastic, joyful weekend as we celebrate ending a decade of meh and embrace the bright promise of many election wins to come. The highlight will be the leader's speech on…
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There is a rather simple way for the world to do something significant about climate change and global warming. All that we have to do is work out how to get rid of bitcoin. From Alex Hern in the Guardian: Bitcoin’s electricity usage is enormous.…
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