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National has promised no new taxes. However, this has as much credibility as the promise of having tantric sex with a eunuch. But let’s contemplate this really difficult situation for a moment. How are they going to keep government spending below a certain percentage of…
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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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While I was digging around for something else, I had a look at the New Zealand Election Survey for the 2023 election at what voters issues were in 2023. I suspect that it looks very similar in the major issues to what the same cloud…
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Remember all that hopey-changey stuff? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y02iZcTjHo I can still remember where I was when I heard Obama’s Democratic nomination speech in 2008. Take 5 minutes of your day and bathe in heady political optimism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEo7lzfpdCU In 2017 Ardern led a fresh, optimistic, feminine politics and…
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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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National continues in its attempt to dominate media by announcing outlandish policies. Today it was going for a twofor. It has announced as policies random drug testing for beneficiaries and benefit cuts for those unfortunate enough to be on the jobseeker benefit for two years…
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The two Chris's, or as one self describes Christopher, have met for their first debate. The result was pretty conclusive. I joked with some friends that somenone should call the police, I had just witnessed the Prime Minister being beaten up live on TV. The…
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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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National's announcement made yesterday to make savage cuts to overseas aid to pay for cancer treatments is a stunner. Imagining seeking the votes of those who want to have an improved health system and those who harbour racist thoughts at the same time. Simeon Brown…
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A site called followthemoney.nz is worth looking at. It is beta site that tracks since 2019, the visible money directed at political parties. It includes declared donations, the broadcasting allocations, some details on the donations over and under 15k and a interesting list of declared…
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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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Diesel, as we are finding out, runs New Zealand. The price of diesel is squeezing the life out of us as consumer households. The current price per litre of diesel in New Zealand is $3.20. In 2010 it was $.89 cents. That’s in case you’re…
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This is good. It's one poll, trends are better, but what it gives left wing parties and volunteers a big confidence boost twenty days out from the start of voting, thirty-two days from election day proper. The good news: National have dropped to mid twenties…
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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 Greens new transport policy just arrived. Green Party launches the transport plan to combat fossil fuel crisis The Green Party’s plan for connecting aotearoa with fast, frequent and affordable public transport will: Immediately save people money by making bus and train fares free for children, teenagers,…
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