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Let's have another look at our friend, the distribution of income graph. The red circle is what most people earn. The blue circle is where you would think most people earn given the commentariat's fixation with the 39% bracket. No prizes for guessing which circle…
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We've seen many of the commentators suggest that National is coming up short on policy proposals after the Budget last week. What I'll be looking for is whether Mr Key takes his attack to the PM and Michael Cullen in the House tomorrow. The hints…
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National party activist and spokesperson David Farrar has surpassed himself this time with a post attacking Helen Clark for not having children that features youtube work from his friend and fellow activist Cameron Slater. Now I expect this kind of thing from Slater who is…
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Astronomical world dairy prices are to see the traditional champagne replaced with milk on motor race winners' podiums around the globe next year. What started as a tradition in the Indy 500 back in 1936 will next year be extended to Formula One, the World…
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Nevermind has this: "Our favourite National Party Hack unbiased political commentator weighs in on rat hygiene when the Bloody Marys it seems he had for breakfast appear to catch up with him " Classic stuff, but enlightening too.
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Steve posted this morning that even Granny Herald's patience appears to be wearing thin waiting for National and Key to announce some policy detail: "National must get a move on... we need to hear some serious policy soon". Turns out they're not alone. Rod Oram…
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National is still refusing to give us any detail on its tax cut plan, indicating it doesn't have one. But let's do a bit of Kremlinology to work out what we might expect from them when they eventually get their act together. The size of…
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[lprent: This post has been revised due to an on-going copyright dispute] A week or so ago someone sent me this link to historical American political logos. It's an interesting examination of trends and themes. A week or so ago someone sent me this link [removed] to…
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If you're paying for your health care you'd expect good service wouldn't you? The release of four health commissioner decisions over the weekend and covered by the Sunday Star Times, focused attention on private hospitals and the potential for catastrophic outcomes from relatively minor operations. According…
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With a loving smack that would have brought a smile to Bob McCoskrie's face, the Herald's editorial today rebukes John Key in the strongest terms it can. Now that the Budget is behind us, the National Party has less excuse for indecision on most of…
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