It's the freemasons isn't it. I'm honoured to finally be invited.Come on man, us Wizards are all smoke and mirrors really.
Just a reason to sit round a cauldron sinking piss…
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The thread centers on New Zealand's upcoming election, primarily debating the economic management and policy differences between the center-left Labour government and center-right National/ACT opposition. Key criticisms target Labour's fiscal stewardship, citing ballooning government expenditure #7#272, housing unaffordability, and unfulfilled promises like KiwiBuild and dental care expansion #16#12. A user #7 highlighted Labour's annual 9% spending growth versus 1.5% under previous governments, arguing this fueled inflation. National's tax-cut policy faced scrutiny over funding gaps and legality, with user #215 questioning Luxon's reliance on "trust me" assurances.
Leadership competence emerged as a critical theme, particularly in later posts. Luxon drew heavy criticism after a contentious interview where he struggled to defend policy details #194#199#211, while Willis faced backlash for her economic credentials. Hipkins garnered fleeting praise for articulation but was ultimately seen as representing poor governmental outcomes #45#119. A trusted user #308 presented expert economic analysis contradicting Treasury optimism. Infrastructure issues—like Wellington's water crisis and the dental school staffing shortage—were cited as examples of systemic mismanagement #235#12. Notable policy debates included road-user charges for EVs #220, immigration impacts on rents #299, and coalition scenarios involving NZ First #182#258. Early fringe discussions on candidates' rugby allegiances gave way to substantive policy critiques, culminating in grim Treasury forecasts discussed in posts #271#304#308. User #168 also revealed concerns about Labour rushing regulatory changes to entrench policies pre-election.
Economic Policies, Housing Crisis, Leadership Competence
It's the freemasons isn't it. I'm honoured to finally be invited.Come on man, us Wizards are all smoke and mirrors really.
Just a reason to sit round a cauldron sinking piss…
Wizards sounds better!It's the freemasons isn't it. I'm honoured to finally be invited.
I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again, Hipkins is a weak gutted dog.Hipkins showing a lack of respect for the covid inquiry trying to make it a conspiracy platform.
For an inquiry into how much the govt listened he’s highlighting all Labours issues by trying to ignore it instead of paying attention and acknowledging some of the unkind actions and real life issue he caused.
This is why parties need to clear out a losing leader, so the party can refresh, acknowledge their mistakes and move on. Hipkins needs to go for Labours sake… actually… keep him and lose the next election![]()
He’s running scared, making excuses before he’s even been asked a question…I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again, Hipkins is a weak gutted dog.
That’s what he’s always done. He stands for nothing, no idea how some people think he’s likeable.He’s running scared, making excuses before he’s even been asked a question…
Because he represents the lefts “new man™”. The effeminate non-masculine. No difference to Tim Walz in the US.That’s what he’s always done. He stands for nothing, no idea how some people think he’s likeable.
Hipkins isHipkins showing a lack of respect for the covid inquiry trying to make it a conspiracy platform.
For an inquiry into how much the govt listened he’s highlighting all Labours issues by trying to ignore it instead of paying attention and acknowledging some of the unkind actions and real life issue he caused.
This is why parties need to clear out a losing leader, so the party can refresh, acknowledge their mistakes and move on. Hipkins needs to go for Labours sake… actually… keep him and lose the next election![]()
I hope you get to address your over compensation one day frank. I truly mean thatBecause he represents the lefts “new man™”. The effeminate non-masculine. No difference to Tim Walz in the US.
And the more left the more effeminate the man? Are you suggesting Top8 is quite possibly wearing a frilly dress at this very moment? Not like you in your mining boots aye GinaBecause he represents the lefts “new man™”. The effeminate non-masculine. No difference to Tim Walz in the US.
Yeah look I don’t disagree at all with your comment, it’s something I’ve observed as well… unless that’s just my confirmation bias…
One day those of this mentality will embrace humanity and what it means to be human I'm sure.Yeah look I don’t disagree at all with your comment, it’s something I’ve observed as well… unless that’s just my confirmation bias…
Hey we aren’t judging, if you like cross dressing then that’s cool with us.One day those of this mentality will embrace humanity and what it means to be human I'm sure.
I find him personable, positive and intelligent. As you say though he talks politician speak and says lots without saying much and talks cheap!That’s what he’s always done. He stands for nothing, no idea how some people think he’s likeable.
What has he ever achieved?I find him personable, positive and intelligent. As you say though he talks politician speak and says lots without saying much and talks cheap!
Exactly. Everything he touches ends up worse. He seems like a placeholder so Labour can parachute someone in before the election with fresh messaging.What has he ever achieved?
Possibly doesn’t matter who’s next because so long as they’re aligned with the Greens & TPM I don’t give them a shit show of getting another term… unless Winnie switches againExactly. Everything he touches ends up worse. He seems like a placeholder so Labour can parachute someone in before the election with fresh messaging.
Who’s next in Labour though?