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[MaybeTop8]

I see this kind of thing on here

“Rooted in racism” Hostility and disinformation overshadow Moa Point public meeting

More than 300 people packed into a public meeting on Monday night to demand answers over the ongoing Moa Point wastewater disaster.

www.teaonews.co.nz

 

[Rick O’Shay]

I see this kind of thing on here

“Rooted in racism” Hostility and disinformation overshadow Moa Point public meeting

More than 300 people packed into a public meeting on Monday night to demand answers over the ongoing Moa Point wastewater disaster.

www.teaonews.co.nz

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What sort of thing?

 

[MaybeTop8]

What sort of thing?

 

[MaybeTop8]

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[Rick O’Shay]

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TBF, you're not too bad at shouting down other posters on here either.

Agree that the cycle ways are not solely responsible for the infrastructure deficit, however as I pointed out in an earlier post, the money spent on various other non essential works over the last couple of decades could have made a difference to Wellingtons water problems.
Tamatha Paul has been on council since 2019. I guess if I had been at the meeting I would have liked to know what she had done in those 6 years towards alleviating the problem. (along with other long term councilors) Would have asked Tory the same thing.

She is outspoken on a number of issues and can therefore expect to get some excited feedback.
Her last statement is egregious to say the least. As far as I can tell from other reports of the meeting, no one made any racist comments and the fact she wasn't born when the plant was built is total obfuscation. She along with others have been around for a while as the plant was operating and therefore have some accountability in my book.

 

[MaybeTop8]

TBF, you're not too bad at shouting down other posters on here either.

Agree that the cycle ways are not solely responsible for the infrastructure deficit, however as I pointed out in an earlier post, the money spent on various other non essential works over the last couple of decades could have made a difference to Wellingtons water problems.
Tamatha Paul has been on council since 2019. I guess if I had been at the meeting I would have liked to know what she had done in those 6 years towards alleviating the problem. (along with other long term councilors) Would have asked Tory the same thing.

She is outspoken on a number of issues and can therefore expect to get some excited feedback.
Her last statement is egregious to say the least. As far as I can tell from other reports of the meeting, no one made any racist comments and the fact she wasn't born when the plant was built is total obfuscation. She along with others have been around for a while as the plant was operating and therefore have some accountability in my book.

Generally the same posters who talk to something within this spectrum(antivax/conspiracy driven rhetoric/far right/authoritarian loving/Act supporting/misogynistic/homophobic/anything diverse phobic/bullying/sneering etc etc), and generally the same posters that have been spouting the same stuff for years. Sure.

The racism and hatred of women in political roles can't be excused either, and we've seen many examples in the last four years.

 

[Rick O’Shay]

Generally the same posters who talk to something within this spectrum(antivax/conspiracy driven rhetoric/far right/authoritarian loving/Act supporting/misogynistic/homophobic/anything diverse phobic/bullying/sneering etc etc), and generally the same posters that have been spouting the same stuff for years. Sure.

The racism and hatred of women in political roles can't be excused either, and we've seen many examples in the last four years.

As I posted, you and one or two others are pretty good at the sneering/name calling/bullying as well so maybe its just a case of quid pro quo.

We certainly have had many examples re women, not just in politics. But my point was the introduction of an alternative byline into the news item which was in fact mis reporting. No one made any racist comments, Stuff would have been all over that like a rash. And as I said, she still accepts no accountability, along with others on the council for their part

 

[MaybeTop8]

No surprises here

'Nakedly political': No rivals considered for Judith Collins' new job

The Government appointed ex National Party leader Judith Collins to lead the Law Commission without following good practice processes for such roles, writes RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch

newsroom.co.nz

 

[miket12]

No surprises here

'Nakedly political': No rivals considered for Judith Collins' new job

The Government appointed ex National Party leader Judith Collins to lead the Law Commission without following good practice processes for such roles, writes RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch

newsroom.co.nz

Don't know what has annoyed me more.... Collins getting this role or GrantR extending Orr's contract months out from the election.

Actually, I do know... no way Crusher should have been considered for this role. At least Geoffery Palmer had been away from politics for nearly 15 years when he got it... and I think he did a far better job in the Law Commission than I think Collins will do.

 

[MaybeTop8]

Don't know what has annoyed me more.... Collins getting this role or GrantR extending Orr's contract months out from the election.

Actually, I do know... no way Crusher should have been considered for this role. At least Geoffery Palmer had been away from politics for nearly 15 years when he got it... and I think he did a far better job in the Law Commission than I think Collins will do.

Yeah, honestly it might have more implications than we may be aware of.

We're already sinking in the corruption stakes, and we're seeing similar behaviour to republican strategies on a smaller level appearing in the current government that I know regarding voting dates/enrolments, no one's very concerned about it here, but as with the states, it's the small things that they start to get away with without being challenged, and then, and then.

 

[MaybeTop8]

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NZ is slowly slipping on the global corruption index. Is is time for an anti-corruption agency?

New Zealand's score has been falling for a decade, even as its position near the top holds, Matevz Raskovic writes.

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[Rick O’Shay]

No surprises here

'Nakedly political': No rivals considered for Judith Collins' new job

The Government appointed ex National Party leader Judith Collins to lead the Law Commission without following good practice processes for such roles, writes RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch

newsroom.co.nz

No. There isn’t a straight lawyer in the country. It goes with the gendre.
Old Billy was right. Kill all the Lawyers, Kill them tonight. (Eagles Hell Freezes Over)

 

[Rick O’Shay]

Yeah, honestly it might have more implications than we may be aware of.

We're already sinking in the corruption stakes, and we're seeing similar behaviour to republican strategies on a smaller level appearing in the current government that I know regarding voting dates/enrolments, no one's very concerned about it here, but as with the states, it's the small things that they start to get away with without being challenged, and then, and then.

Never mind the Govt. Do you think there is any corruption let’s say in TMP. We still call him Honest John and his sidekick Trust Me Willie. The masters in grifting taxpayer’s funds in NGOs that do little or nothing for them to whom they should serve.
If you are going to call out corruption, please keep a balance.

 

[MaybeTop8]

Never mind the Govt. Do you think there is any corruption let’s say in TMP. We still call him Honest John and his sidekick Trust Me Willie. The masters in grifting taxpayer’s funds in NGOs that do little or nothing for them to whom they should serve.
If you are going to call out corruption, please keep a balance.

You on the whiskey Rick? Chuck a few links in there if you get a chance.

As for balance go for it. If anything you're positing is factual and correct I'll be happy to agree.

As for what I'm posting, that's on the government not me

 

[Rick O’Shay]

You on the whiskey Rick? Chuck a few links in there if you get a chance.

As for balance go for it. If anything you're positing is factual and correct I'll be happy to agree.

As for what I'm posting, that's on the government not me

I would but unfortunately they are not Bsky so would be dismissed immediately.

I'm curious, so everything you post is balanced? Seems a difficult proposition.

As for the old Usquebaugh, high BP won't allow it so unfortunately its lemon, lime and bitters until I cease frequenting these threads

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Never mind the Govt. Do you think there is any corruption let’s say in TMP. We still call him Honest John and his sidekick Trust Me Willie. The masters in grifting taxpayer’s funds in NGOs that do little or nothing for them to whom they should serve.
If you are going to call out corruption, please keep a balance.

Mate, everyone knows Kiri Allen and Gol the shoplifter are the only MP’s recently convicted of offences.

We already know which side has low morals and ethics

 

[Rick O’Shay]

You on the whiskey Rick? Chuck a few links in there if you get a chance.

As for balance go for it. If anything you're positing is factual and correct I'll be happy to agree.

As for what I'm posting, that's on the government not me

I know you will love this site and regularly follow it like I do with BSky

If Mario Puzo Was Still Alive He Could Write Another Godfather Book

This new Godfather type dynasty would be based in New Zealand and would feature the New Zealand Political Party known as The Maori Party or as it now likes to be called Te Pati Maori. Over at Kiwib…

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[Rick O’Shay]

You on the whiskey Rick? Chuck a few links in there if you get a chance.

As for balance go for it. If anything you're positing is factual and correct I'll be happy to agree.

As for what I'm posting, that's on the government not me

Out of the mouths of babes

John Tamihere Says He Is Above New Zealands Laws

Watch this interview which I found on You Tube. Interviewer is Moana Maniapoto so there is a bit of mutual fawning and back patting but, she also asks some hard questions. John Tamihere has no sham…

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[Rick O’Shay]

You on the whiskey Rick? Chuck a few links in there if you get a chance.

As for balance go for it. If anything you're positing is factual and correct I'll be happy to agree.

As for what I'm posting, that's on the government not me

I'm getting tired with all these links

The growing and profitable Tamihere Empire | Kiwiblog

Have gone through the annual accounts of the Te Whãnau O Waipareira Trust Group (consists of two trusts and six companies). Here's some key extracts: So from 2020 to 2023 income increased 29%. However the surplus increased 220%. The net assets grew by 71% and the average salary to top charitable...

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[Rick O’Shay]

You on the whiskey Rick? Chuck a few links in there if you get a chance.

As for balance go for it. If anything you're positing is factual and correct I'll be happy to agree.

As for what I'm posting, that's on the government not me

Actually no it's not because all you do is post links from leftish sites. I do read most of them but it gets a tad tiresome so I'm going to go to every centre and rightish site I can find and do the same thing.

All about the balance, appanently.

I'm still awaiting to hear what you actually stand for and how that fits into your life.