Open mike 29/06/2015
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Older white men paid double young ethnic women
That’s not my headline. That’s Stuff’s business section’s headline.
Auckland Council and the latest rates rise
Auckland Council’s budget which should have been passed on a pro forma vote succeeded this week by the narrowest of margins with a transport levy that Sky City pays the same amount as a Piha resident and where the share of rates that business pays continues to decrease. Time to rethink supercity?
Selling state houses to Australia
English needs to explain why the government can’t find NZ buyers for their “social housing” plans. The Nats to explain how selling state houses helps a single family in need.
Australia where the bloody hell are you on gay marriage?
Following on from New Zealand, Ireland and many other states the United States Supreme Court has recently ruled that banning same sex marriages is a breach of the 14th amendment’s right to life and liberty. It makes you wonder when Australia is going to institute change.
Open mike 28/06/2015
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Armstrong is Craig’s last fan
John Armstrong is apparently the last political “commentator” to take Colin Craig seriously. It’s really quite sweet.
Gagging scientists
Forty percent of scientists surveyed feel that they are unable to speak out on issues within their areas of expertise because of management policy or concern over losing funding.
Damn right I’m angry
The term “tone argument” refers to the regular pleas directed at feminists, anti-racism activists, etc to stop being so aggressive and ask nicely for fundamental human rights and dignity instead of shouting so much. It’s a derailment, a troll move, a way to undermine and ignore the actual arguments being made.
Amazing Grace
Barack Obama sings the spiritual Amazing Grace during the eulogy for Clementa Pinckney, one of those killed by a racist gunman in Charleston. Not completely in tune, but he hits the right note. As his Presidency winds down, Obama has one last opportunity to move the American mindset. The rule of the gun must end.
Open mike 27/06/2015
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An open letter to Andrew Little
A respectful open letter to Andrew Little with suggestions for how to win the next election!
Daily Review 25/06/2015
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White man behind a desk: Climate Change
White man behind a desk explores why National is behind the Catholic Church and Shell when it comes time to addressing climate change.
Weekend social 26/06/2015
Weekend social is for non political chat. What’s on for the weekend, gigs, film or book reviews, sports, or whatever. No politics, no […]
Darren Watson – I got your office right here – live acoustic version
A live version of Darren Watson’s “I’ve got your office right here” with a message for John Key and details of Darren’s and Matt Langley’s Shoot Your Television Tour.
Universal Basic Income Experiment
Income in a world of climate change.
Sacrificing mental health to dragons
The Labour Party has had a sneak peek at the process our government is using to pick “providers” for its mercenary social impact bonds scheme, and it’s like something off television.
Only ACT standing up for free speech?
ACT has withdrawn support for the Harmful Digital Communications Bill. Bravo. Labour, Greens – where do you stand on this badly drafted and damaging bill?
Open mike 26/06/2015
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Daily Review 25/06/2015 #CampbellLives
Slightly redesigned in support of #CampbellLives. Daily review is also your post. This provides Standarnistas 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.
#Sheepgate – some random impertinent questions
Every day with the release of more information there are more and more questions arising over sheepgate. Update: and none of the questions were answered today in Parliament. At least not properly. Video is inserted.
Caption contest
Red Cross flood appeal
Red Cross is collecting for those recently affected by flooding in NZ. Here’s how to donate…
Destroying a savings culture
Key: “The removal of the $1,000 kick-start contribution will not make a blind bit of difference to the number of people who join KiwiSaver.” Wrong. Completely and utterly wrong.
Dutch Court declares war on climate change
A Dutch Court has ordered the Dutch Government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25% within five years and has stated that developed countries should take the lead in doing so. It makes you wonder if a similar case could be conducted in New Zealand. Update: Greenpeace protesters have erected a large banner on Parliament which sums up the Government’s approach very well.
Dickensian
Step 1: Make welfare assistance almost impossible to obtain. Step 2: Dismiss the concerns of the poor by telling them they should ask for more help. Done!
Open mike 25/06/2015
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Gender, Power and Culture
Catriona MacLennan and Prue Hyman will discuss this topic at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington, Thursday June 25th at 5:30pm. All welcome. Read more…
Daily Review 24/06/2015 #CampbellLives
Slightly redesigned in support of #CampbellLives. Daily review is also your post. This provides Standarnistas 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.
John Key excited that TPP deal close but
admits it doesn’t adequately address dairy products (one of NZ’s main export products). That’s right, the PM acknowledges that dairy products are not […]
Do petitions work?
The increased use of petitions is a very clever innovation by the Labour Party because this Government has proven to be a weather vane lot, guided by polls.
Global mode killed off
CallPlus folds and kills global mode to avoid legal action. We are not amused.
As the economy stalls it’s a great time to be a bank!
Ho ho – what am I saying? It’s always a great time to be a bank.
#Sheepgate – did National ask the Saudi Sheep Farmer to sue NZ?
It seems crazy but it appears that National may have asked the Saudi sheep farmer to sue New Zealand. And John Key seems to be relaxed about facilitation payments aka bribes.
If you thought the Auckland property bubble was bad now…
… then prepare for it to get a lot worse.