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Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 11:52 am, September 1st, 2026
"Party polling says ..." Ah, where would we be without polling/focus groups etc. Just an excure to do nothing, to not disturb the waters.Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 10:55 am, September 1st, 2026
You exaggerate, tWig! I got enough tax cut for a cup of coffee a fortnight (before the price went up to $5).Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 10:53 am, September 1st, 2026
You miss the point. Under the Greens tax policy, 96% of NZers will be better off. Does that 4% include some lefties who are so well off they "are begging for more taxes?" I doubt it. So, what is not to like about the Greens?Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 6:26 am, September 1st, 2026
A desperate plea: FFS Labour, give me something to vote for, not just a vote for the lesser of two mediocre options! Give me some policies that have the potential to transform the lives of ordinary “hard-working” people, not just more tinkering around the ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 10:15 am, August 28th, 2026
Yes, I do. Any tax policy that attempts to level the playing field will suit me.Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 10:14 am, August 28th, 2026
And is healthcare the only deficit area after 40+ years of Neoliberalism?Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 8:07 am, August 28th, 2026
FGS, Labour, read the room! "A survey of 1600 people has found two-thirds of New Zealanders are willing to pay more tax for better healthcare - particularly when it comes to cancer." https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/1155858/two-thirds-of-new-zealanders- ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 4:25 am, August 28th, 2026
Again I totally agree. Fortunately, there is a strong Green candidate in the electorate I vote in and she will absolutely get my electorate vote (the first time I haven't voted Labour in a long lifetime) plus my party vote. If this results in National ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 6:49 pm, August 27th, 2026
Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 7:05 pm, August 24th, 2026
Three News a bit more on point about it being only a Natz initiative. Incidentally, NoRightTurn succinctly sums up my attitude to the Labour Party! https://norightturn.blogspot.com/Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 2:24 pm, August 23rd, 2026
Ganesh has some interesting comments on fiscal and economic policy, debunking the neolib mythology and wanting to put people at the centre of any fiscal policy. 10 minutes long - and it would be a damn good thing if Labour took notice - though their ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 11:21 am, August 21st, 2026
Tama Potaka - deceptiveness personified - therefore a future leader of the Natz party!Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 4:33 pm, August 19th, 2026
Just listened to Question Time and, in particular, the General Debate in the House - and it's more than obvious that the right wing trio are going to make a big thing of taxes - tarring ali the left with the whole range of proposed taxes indiscriminately. ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 4:28 pm, August 19th, 2026
It's a common enough expression, granted, but was Mike subconsciously parroting DJT when he said the coup plotters " they folded like an umbrella?" As Trump did about Janine Perro.Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 8:18 pm, August 18th, 2026
Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 4:31 pm, August 18th, 2026
Perhaps how it first appeared is more freudian?Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 10:44 am, August 18th, 2026
Mercurio, if you keep this up, I'm going to make a formal request to the moderators, to have you BANNED!Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 12:00 pm, August 17th, 2026
Luxon has the full support of Stanford and his entire caucus - or so he says! "In this case, it was pretty straightforward. One individual launched a challenge that failed. We moved on to a confidence vote and we went out of that room united." A simple ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 8:20 pm, August 16th, 2026
"I didn't challenge the party leadership." Stanford. Ritual abasement before Dear Leader and the public as a price for keeping her portfolios? https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/1011589/i-didn-t-challenge-for-the-leadership-erica-stanford-says-in-first- ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 12:19 pm, August 16th, 2026
If you keep this up you'll drive me off the Standard to Kiwiblog!!Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 11:09 am, August 16th, 2026
OMG, Mercurio, hang your head in shame - those puns are beyond the pale!Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 1:28 pm, August 12th, 2026
Bugger! I was hopeful Maureen Pugh would be anointed as a dark horse candidate! After all, you don't get struck by lightening 3 times for nothing - or has God been wasting his/her time? Still, it's immensely reassuring that Luxon is the best the Natz have ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 5:43 am, August 12th, 2026
Erica Stanford has a very short fuse - she's often become huffy during question time in the House. I don't think she has the temperament to be a good leader - so perhaps she's suitable for the Natz.Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 2:01 pm, August 7th, 2026
Much of which Bernie said could also apply to this country. Maybe someone needs to forward the clip on to Hipkins? Done!Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 9:35 am, August 7th, 2026
And, BG, you forgot secret access for lobbyists to write policy!Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 3:44 pm, August 5th, 2026
I'm not sure, would have to check the original exchange, but I think Winnie was able to duck the question because the Green member (can't fully remember his name so won't try to mis-write it) said Winnie said "lie like a flatfish," rather than "lie like ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 4:36 am, August 5th, 2026
IMHO Stanford is a nasty piece of work, with a quick temper and a vindictive nature, as well as being totally owned by the Atlas Network, as is Willis. Both will be sharpening their knives, and probably Bishop and Potata too. There's no lack of aspirants; ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 4:18 pm, August 4th, 2026
Voting for short-term monetary gain does not work. It generates a failing economy and an impoverished society. It’s time to stop being selfish and short-sighted, take a long hard look in the mirror, and vote for a good future for our children and ...Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 4:06 pm, August 4th, 2026
I'll go out on a limb here and predict Luxon will decide to spend more time with his family in the near future - say one month.Written By: Tony Veitch - Date published: 11:07 am, July 31st, 2026
Well, there's an oxymoron if ever I saw one: National and principles in the same sentence!
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