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[MaybeTop8]

The hard right turn

Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa (@sanjanah.bsky.social)

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[MaybeTop8]

‘Instead of targeting not-for-profits, Seymour now leaned on the new Early Childhood Education Equity Index to identify which schools would most benefit from free food.’

This is as it should be. Children in need in low decile (old terminology) centres regardless of they go before rich kids in rich areas in ‘non profit’ centres.

Needs and outcomes for hungry kids is heaps more important than who owns the service isn’t it?

Or rich kids in for profits are more deserving than poor kids getting free fees in private centres?

P.s. You do realise half the ‘non profit’ centres are a front for private property empires… eg the biggest provider in NZ (Best Start).

You'll find an excuse for anything to contort it into your ideological prison.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

The hard right turn

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Children doing adult crimes get what they deserve…

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

You'll find an excuse for anything to contort it into your ideological prison.

But point out where I’m wrong… you sound selfish and greedy right towards the working poor in private centres

Outcomes before ideology for me.

 

[MaybeTop8]

But point out where I’m wrong… you sound selfish and greedy right towards the working poor in private centres

Outcomes before ideology for me.

"Outcomes before ideology for me."

 

[Worried2Death]

Outcomes before ideology for

But what if you're in an ideological prison and you don't know it? Top8's winning today, pass the soap willya, it's by your feet.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

But what if you're in an ideological prison and you don't know it? Top8's winning today, pass the soap willya, it's by your feet.

Top8 is just posting opinions from similarly ideologically aligned people. Those opinions aren’t necessarily all wrong, nor are they necessarily all right & I think you’ll find they do very little to sway the opinions of everyone else (the majority of New Zealanders).

 

[Worried2Death]

Top8 is just posting opinions from similarly ideologically aligned people. Those opinions aren’t necessarily all wrong, nor are they necessarily all right & I think you’ll find they do very little to sway the opinions of everyone else (the majority of New Zealanders).

His polemic is good for balance though, particularly those points he raises that aren't necessarily all wrong.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

His polemic is good for balance though, particularly those points he raises that aren't necessarily all wrong.

Any issue can be argued in about 5 different ways, all with a logical argument from a different philosophy and perspective..

That’s the problem with politics. Everyone can be right from their point of view so we talk across each other.

And the best part is therefore that no one can ever be wrong!


It actually fascinates me that we can all have completely different experiences of life from our unique life circumstances. Our worldview can be shaped by completely different cultural, socio-economic, etc experiences.

 

[Worried2Death]

Any issue can be argued in about 5 different ways, all with a logical argument from a different philosophy and perspective..

That’s the problem with politics. Everyone can be right from their point of view so we talk across each other.

And the best part is therefore that no one can ever be wrong!


It actually fascinates me that we can all have completely different experiences of life from our unique life circumstances. Our worldview can be shaped by completely different cultural, socio-economic, etc experiences.

"You know I'm something of a psychologist myself, the human mind, ehh?" Richard Briers, Ever Decreasing Circles

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

One of Dame Jacinda Ardern’s favourite Auckland cafes has permanently closed its doors, citing spiralling costs and excessive rent as the reasons for its demise. KIND Cafe & Eatery’s name was inspired by Ardern.

Wow… seems like kindness starts from the basic economic fundamentals.

One of Jacinda Ardern's favourite cafes closes over 'economic conditions'

'We have been going backwards for too long,' the cafe said.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

One of Dame Jacinda Ardern’s favourite Auckland cafes has permanently closed its doors, citing spiralling costs and excessive rent as the reasons for its demise. KIND Cafe & Eatery’s name was inspired by Ardern.

Wow… seems like kindness starts from the basic economic fundamentals.

One of Jacinda Ardern's favourite cafes closes over 'economic conditions'

'We have been going backwards for too long,' the cafe said.

www.nzherald.co.nz

Not the smartest name for a cafe.

 

[MaybeTop8]

Top8 is just posting opinions from similarly ideologically aligned people. Those opinions aren’t necessarily all wrong, nor are they necessarily all right & I think you’ll find they do very little to sway the opinions of everyone else (the majority of New Zealanders).

More fact actually

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

More fact actually

Nope they’re opinions and you are just feeding your own confirmation bias. But don’t worry, most of us are guilty of the same thing, it’s a very common human trait.

 

[Worried2Death]

Nope they’re opinions and you are just feeding your own confirmation bias. But don’t worry, most of us are guilty of the same thing, it’s a very common human trait.

Is there anyone who isn't just feeding their confirmation bias? Freethinking rationalist libertarians perhaps? Doubt it, sounds like a cult.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Is there anyone who isn't just feeding their confirmation bias? Freethinking rationalist libertarians perhaps? Doubt it, sounds like a cult.

I was just pondering that myself. I doubt it, I reckon we (as in the entire human race) would all be guilty of it to varying degrees. It’s a big issue in my job, massive problem if you can’t be objective with new information… but almost impossible not to put more weight on what supports your existing beliefs.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Freethinking rationalist libertarians perhaps?

Well, that’s me isn’t it

Us Wizards meet up at a local megalithic stone circle, if you want to join our cult - it’s name is go media stadium.

 

[Worried2Death]

Well, that’s me isn’t it

Us Wizards and some druids meet up at a local megalithic circle of stones, if you want to join our cult.

Do we get robes and cast spells against our enemies ? If Luai were to, say, twist his ankle in Origin, I could be bought. When do we start the sacrifices.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Can we cast spells against our enemies? If Luai were to, say, twist his ankle in Origin, I could be bought.

Come on man, us Wizards are all smoke and mirrors really.

Just a reason to sit round a cauldron sinking piss together!

 

[Worried2Death]

Come on man, us Wizards are all smoke and mirrors really.

Just a reason to sit round a cauldron sinking piss…

It's the freemasons isn't it. I'm honoured to finally be invited.