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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.

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Economic Policies, Housing Crisis, Leadership Competence

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I have never seen so many homeless in my years! It's a disgrace how our country has fallen!
Drugs.

Directly linked to crime, homelessness, health system issues, mental health issues, family breakdowns, etc, etc.

I didn’t really care either way about legalising recreational cannabis at the time but as the years go by Im beginning to strongly think we need as many disincentives to any gateway drugs as possible.
 
The thing about that NYC guy is he was a rich kid that lived a life of privilege. His actions weren’t that of some valiant Robin Hood. Another way to look at it was he was a spoiled prince that was told “no” and couldn’t deal with it

Makes me cringe when losers hold him up as some sort of hero for shooting a CEO / father / accountant in the back
It’s simply universality. Karma if you will.

Brian Thompson was a piece of shit. Did he “deserve” to be shot and killed? Not my judgement to make, but bad things happen to good people, of which Brian wasn’t.

Nice appeal with the CEO / father / accountant line, though, nearly as benign as a vegetarian painter.
 
Drugs.

Directly linked to crime, homelessness, health system issues, mental health issues, family breakdowns, etc, etc.

I didn’t really care either way about legalising recreational cannabis at the time but as the years go by Im beginning to strongly think we need as many disincentives to any gateway drugs as possible.
Drugs are the end point not the starting point.
 
Drugs.

Directly linked to crime, homelessness, health system issues, mental health issues, family breakdowns, etc, etc.

I didn’t really care either way about legalising recreational cannabis at the time but as the years go by Im beginning to strongly think we need as many disincentives to any gateway drugs as possible.
You should start with alcohol. Very dangerous drug and the biggest detrimental impact on society but socially accepted.
I agree with MFW, drugs are the end point. Plenty to fix before then.
 
It’s simply universality. Karma if you will.

Brian Thompson was a piece of shit. Did he “deserve” to be shot and killed? Not my judgement to make, but bad things happen to good people, of which Brian wasn’t.

Nice appeal with the CEO / father / accountant line, though, nearly as benign as a vegetarian painter.
If he’s angry with the company, he should be angry with the shareholders

The CEO is just some guy hired to make money for shareholders. He’s not some evil renegade acting on his own accord. He’ll get replaced by another person with the exact same remit
 
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If he’s angry with the company, he should be angry with the shareholders

The CEO is just some guy hired to make money for shareholders. He’s not some evil renegade acting on his own accord. He’ll get replaced by another person with the exact same remit
Rubbish. If Brian was some universal force for good, reknown for trying to help people, the Mario Bro wouldn’t have slotted him.

It wasn’t some random attack, it’s was premeditated because of the target.

But I agree with the last paragraph.
 
If he’s angry with the company, he should be angry with the shareholders

The CEO is just some guy hired to make money for shareholders. He’s not some evil renegade acting on his own accord. He’ll get replaced by another person with the exact same remit
Disagree.

That’s like saying all investment bank managers are just trying to maximise bank profits so the 2008 GFC was a non issue…

Within a role there are still individuals making ethical decisions. A CEO is 100% more hands on in the day to day direction of the company then shareholders. It wasn’t the shareholders that thought up a system to decline as many claims as possible.
 
It’s a movie quote but it’s doing the rounds and it’s very apt for today’s society.

You are responsible for your own actions

“When you stand before God, you cannot say, "But I was told by others to do thus." Or that, "Virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that.”
- Kingdom of Heaven
 
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