tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36994129.post4391363637316935680..comments2024-02-26T21:27:17.091+13:00Comments on The Fundy Post: So bloated-up happy I could throw things around me.Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08024440694895271805noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36994129.post-65910553849955867792007-05-03T22:30:00.000+12:002007-05-03T22:30:00.000+12:00I am looking forward to seeing how Colin James spi...I am looking forward to seeing how Colin James spins the outcome, given that his Herald column on Tuesday - the day before the debate - read as if it was straight out of the Crosby/Textor handbook on wedge politics, with its references to “them” and “us” (“regular”, “decent” people), and hysterical rhetoric like “Clark and Labour and the Greens have assaulted people in their own homes”. Methinks he will not be pleased with his Anointed One.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36994129.post-1669670767617474872007-05-03T17:05:00.000+12:002007-05-03T17:05:00.000+12:00There are so many winners I have lost count. Sue ...There are so many winners I have lost count. Sue Bradford definitely. John Key, Helen Clark. Peter Dunne, Geoffrey Palmer. Children. <BR/><BR/>The National Party have contributed to progressive social policy in New Zealand. Is this a first?<BR/><BR/>I thought the NZ Herald had it right. John Key initially tried to be superman but failed.<BR/><BR/>When Helen Clark came up with an amendment that was similar intent but more workable, John Key was obliged to support that too.<BR/><BR/>John Key is looking for kudos for being on the high ground. Helen Clark for being smart. Peter Dunne for showing common sense.<BR/><BR/>I don't think Sue Bradford is looking for anything but she is my hero over all this. A very consistent performer. Likely to have locked in 5 percent plus for Greens at next election. Very smart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36994129.post-31621111497185477862007-05-03T13:10:00.000+12:002007-05-03T13:10:00.000+12:00great post Paul. your blog has been a welcomed sou...great post Paul. your blog has been a welcomed source of intelligent comment on what has otherwise been a largely hysterical 'debate' fueled by the disinformation of the lunatic rightwing fringe and a pathetic nz msm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36994129.post-89237818004085582572007-05-02T16:26:00.000+12:002007-05-02T16:26:00.000+12:00That's 'how' impotent evil is ;-)So many libertari...That's 'how' impotent evil is ;-)<BR/><BR/>So many libertarians and others have shown their arse on this issue. I'm so happy!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36994129.post-48950705568283450832007-05-02T16:24:00.000+12:002007-05-02T16:24:00.000+12:00YES! This has brought a tear to my eye today. We h...YES! This has brought a tear to my eye today. We have put up with so much abuse and in the end we have seen have impotent real *evil* is.<BR/><BR/>A great day for our children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36994129.post-8528283773930943312007-05-02T15:38:00.000+12:002007-05-02T15:38:00.000+12:00Well said.Another aspect that is a wee bit tasty i...Well said.<BR/>Another aspect that is a wee bit tasty is that the whole kabuki nature of the Nats opposition to this bill has been brought out for all to see.<BR/><BR/> I don't hold out much hope for the media spelling it out (they'll no doubt be distracted by the fluuffy bunny inter-party comity etc) but I did note that many of the talking point the nats have raised about this has been shunted to the curb this morning.<BR/><BR/>Given that the ammendment is meaningless/redundant what's happened to the Nats concern about "criminalising good parents who smack"? It's been flushed down the loo that's what.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm what about the fact that "eighty-whatever percent of kiwis are opposed"? goneburger.<BR/><BR/>Well how about those totalitarian Labour types not allowing a conscience vote? Deathly silence on that score this morning.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure how I'd feel if I was a Nat MP who had made a big song and dance about how "personally I'd never hit my Kids, but for the sake of democracy and in light of the view of my constituents I will vote against this bill" are feeling about now. Pretty crappy I bet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com