US Election Discussion Post Weekend Edition 5/11/16
Today’s post for all random comments and links on the US election.
Daily Review 04/11/2016
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Nationalism or patriotism?
Winston Peters appeals to the former but is the latter now a more important concept?
Another millionaire businessman launches political party
Millionaire economist Gareth Morgan has announced the formation of a new party, the Opportunity Party
Be afraid!
Reports of an unconvincing “domestic terrorism” plot, and of further illegal GCSB spying.
Andrew Little: Winning together
In advance of the Labour Party conference this weekend Andrew Little’s message is that the polls are neck and neck, that Labour is winning on many issues and that if we work together the left can win the next election.
Open Mike 04/11/2016
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US Election Discussion Post 4/11/16
Today’s post for all random comments and links on the US election.
Daily Review 03/11/2016
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Standing Rock update
The Standing Rock water protection movement continues in the face of increasing state violence.
Post-truth post-ethics
The McCully / Sheepgate thing is just the latest in a long line of “morally flexible” Nat fiascos. In a world where truth or ethical standards mattered this government would have ended long ago.
Open Mike 03/11/2016
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US Election Discussion Post 3/11/16
Today’s post for all random comments and links on the US election.
Sheepgate: Government celebrates finding that McCully is not corrupt
The Auditor General’s report into Sheepgate has been released and there has to be questions about the accuracy of what Murray McCully has told Parliament and his ability to fullfil his role as a Minister.
Daily Review 02/11/2016
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Unemployment apples and oranges
A fall in the jobless rate is superficially good news, but most of the “fall” since May is due to changes in the way the measure is calculated. Wages remain flat, though less so for union members.
Morgan Foundation on Nats’ planned climate cheat
A useful report from the Morgan Foundation: “…the Government has a plan to cook the books to cover up our growing greenhouse gas emissions.”
Kiwibank is being privatised by stealth
Kiwibank is selling 47% of its shareholding to the New Zealand Super Fund and to the Accident Compensation Corporation. The Government gets a cheque for $200 million which will improve the appearance of its books. Financial sleight of hand?
US Election Discussion Post 2/11/16
Today’s post for all random comments and links on the US election.
Open Mike 02/11/2016
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Daily Review 01/11/2016
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David Cunliffe announces his retirement from politics
David Cunliffe has announced that he will not be standing for Parliament at the next election.
Nats backsliding on tax haven law changes
The Nats are backsliding on implementing the law changes brought on by the Panama Papers revelations. If European regulators blacklist us the consequences will be catastrophic.
Open Mike 01/11/2016
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US Election Discussion Post 1/11/16
Today’s post for all random comments and links on the US election.
Daily Review 31/10/2016
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Through the Looking Glass.
The culture being addressed will be familiar enough to many here in NZ who deal with Work and Income. Government strategies to address that culture? Well, that’s another story. This isn’t just happening half a world away. It might as well be happening in another universe – back on the sane side of some looking glass NZ has fallen through.
100% Pure
A selection of tweets from this morning. You may detect a theme.
Conservative, honky males in suits
As a government National is no friend to women, and as a party National has structural problems with selecting and supporting women. Stacey Kirk in the SST writes on National’s lack of female depth.
Labour’s Auckland light rail announcement
National is criticising Labour for releasing policy during an election campaign.
Open Mike 31/10/2016
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US Election Discussion Post 31/10/16
Today’s post for all random comments and links on the US election.
Labour wants light rail for Auckland!
Andrew Little has just announced that Labour in Government will accelerate the implementation of light rail in the Auckland Istmus.
Workers’ rights – the Uber ruling
Recent decision in the UK is a victory for workers and their rights.
Follow the money
Phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act is due to come into force soon and will require lawyers, accountants and other professionals to verify the source of client funds. This will give the Government increased power to monitor capital flows. What will they discover?
Sunday Poetry
Slam, Tourettes and Sam, Le Guin as a man.