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  • Ross Mason,

    @Craig. It is only after reading your post this morning I noticed my accidental play. No offense intended, I think "diversion" should have been the word.

    Re Cunliffes' speech. Nice dig at the issues. But what about the $4m for fixing the grass of Lancaster Park,..er.. Jade Stadium.. er.. AMI Stadium? And it won't even be played on until next year. That should keep a bit of cash in the NZRFU accounts unti the RWC handout turns up.

    But for English to go ack and take away the tax cuts would be the ultimate dead rat. Instant 10 to 20% gone from the Nats vote.

    Upper Hutt • Since Jun 2007 • 1590 posts Report

  • Kumara Republic,

    Razor wire: $9000
    Concrete barriers: $17000
    Armed bodyguards: $130000
    Bulletproof truck: $190000
    Security from the jealous masses: priceless

    There are some things tax cuts can't buy. For everything else, there's MasterCuts.

    The southernmost capital … • Since Nov 2006 • 5446 posts Report

  • Matt Crawford,

    I think in one way I think Keith is giving credit the government dosn't deserve. While I share your concern about the structural imbalance in our economy, especially our medium and long term problems of funding superannuation, this isn't a dialogue that the actors involved share.

    In fact Key has moved repeadtedly to shut down any debate, while pulling billions of funding out of super prefunding. Labour, despite better intentions to prepare the country for super-shock (what else can we call it?), still don't have a credible and robust solution to the problem on the table - something they fail to mention from their moral highground.

    And the electorate, up until now, has preferred politicians that don't ask them to think about the tough issues. I suspect that this is a luxury that we can no longer afford - these three big crises have stripped the fat from our system.

    The talk about structural change is good. The lack of structural discourse is concerning.

    Wellington • Since Dec 2006 • 58 posts Report

  • Greg Dawson, in reply to Matt Crawford,

    super-shock (what else can we call it?)

    Economic Senescence?

    Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 294 posts Report

  • Craig Ranapia, in reply to Matt Crawford,

    In fact Key has moved repeadtedly to shut down any debate

    I've got to admit I'm rather bemused at Darth Key's Jedi mind-powers: "These are not the droids you're looking for..." I'd respectfully suggest that if the bloody Opposition had a coherent and credible policy platform he couldn't do a damn thing to shut them up, since Jar-Jar Binks hasn't doomed the Republic. Yet.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report

  • Clare Swinney,

    Investigative journalist Ben Vidgen talks about the evidence that shows HAARP technology may have been used to cause Christchurch earthquakes:

    MUST HEAR: Investigative Journalist Talks About Christchurch Earthquakes-HAARP Links Refer: http://chemtrailsnorthnz.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/must-hear-investigative-journalist-talks-about-haarp-in-relation-to-the-christchurch-earthquakes/

    US Truther Girl talks about strange coincidences which indicate US authorities had prior knowledge of Feb 22nd Christchurch earthquake, plus more. Was a techtonic weapon used? Refer:
    http://chemtrailsnorthnz.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/the-truther-girls-cover-the-christchurch-earthquake-the-strange-coincidences-associated-with-it/

    Whangarei • Since Jul 2009 • 3 posts Report

  • Bart Janssen, in reply to Craig Ranapia,

    if the bloody Opposition had a coherent and credible policy

    sad but true

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 4461 posts Report

  • Greg Dawson, in reply to Clare Swinney,

    I thought we'd already figured out it was all due to the moon?

    Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 294 posts Report

  • BenWilson,

    @Keith. What's your take on compulsory savings? As I see it, this is the main difference in NZ's tax structure to Australia's and they don't have any of this debt crisis. Nor are they totally skewed towards property, since the super funds typically have a large investment directly into the stockmarket. Could this be the central plank of a genuine response from Labour?

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 10657 posts Report

  • giovanni tiso, in reply to Clare Swinney,

    Was a techtonic weapon used?

    Thank you for that. It's about time somebody started to ask the truly stupid questions.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report

  • Bart Janssen, in reply to Greg Dawson,

    I thought we’d already figured out it was all due to the moon?

    Don't be silly, in this thread it's all John Key's fault.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 4461 posts Report

  • Clare Swinney, in reply to Greg Dawson,

    It may be that they are piggy-backing the use of this technology, which exists, on the effects of the moon/sun.

    The reports of sonic booms in Christchurch are indicators this technology is being used.

    Zbigniew Brzezenski, the world’s foremost geopolitical director, wrote about using hidden weaponry to cause earthquakes over 40 years ago.

    This technology can be used for social engineering purposes.

    Related:
    Scientist Leuren Moret – Japan earthquake and nuclear “accident” are tectonic nuclear warfare

    Independent scientist Leuren Moret, whose 2004 landmark article in the Japan Times unmasked lies and distortions by government and company officials that led to the construction of nuclear power plants in seismically dangerous areas, talks about the Japanese earthquake in this 65-minute video interview with Alfred Lambremont Webre. Moret says the “Japan earthquake and “accidents” from March 11, 2011 at the Fukushima’s 6 nuclear power plant units were deliberate acts of tectonic nuclear warfare, carried out against the populations of Japan and the nations of the Northern Hemisphere, including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
    http://chemtrailsnorthnz.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/scientist-leuren-moret-japan-earthquake-and-nuclear-accident-are-tectonic-nuclear-warfare/

    Whangarei • Since Jul 2009 • 3 posts Report

  • Che Tibby, in reply to Clare Swinney,

    Was a techtonic weapon used?

    saw that question in relation to the Indonesian quake in 2004.

    apparently the nukula device required would have to be as big as an aircraft carrier.

    not sure even the soviets made them that big.

    the back of an envelope • Since Nov 2006 • 2042 posts Report

  • linger,

    I note merely that "independent scientist" = "unfundable research ideas".

    Tokyo • Since Apr 2007 • 1944 posts Report

  • Bart Janssen, in reply to Clare Swinney,

    OK we've mocked you enough, can you go away please?

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 4461 posts Report

  • Clare Swinney, in reply to Bart Janssen,

    Here is more evidence for those who are interested in being informed.

    The Military's Pandora's Box
    by Dr. Nick Begich and Jeane Manning
    http://haarp.net/

    Quote:
    Looking at ways to cause earthquakes, as well as to detect them, was part of the project named Prime Argus, decades ago. The money for that came from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA, now under the acronym ARPA.) In 1994 the Air Force revealed its Spacecast 2020 master plan which includes weather control. Scientists have experimented with weather control since the 1940's, but Spacecast 2020 noted that "using environmental modification techniques to destroy, damage or injure another state are prohibited." Having said that, the Air Force claimed that advances in technology "compels a reexamination of this sensitive and potentially risky topic."

    Whangarei • Since Jul 2009 • 3 posts Report

  • linger,

    Moret’s 2004 Japan Times article contains little that I would disagree with; but also, no mention of weaponry.
    It's clearly intended as an opinion piece rather than hard science (the hand-drawn map is a nice touch).

    Tokyo • Since Apr 2007 • 1944 posts Report

  • Emma Hart,

    Investigative journalist Ben Vidgen

    Working for Investigate magazine doesn't actually make you an investigative journalist.

    Christchurch • Since Nov 2006 • 4651 posts Report

  • giovanni tiso, in reply to Emma Hart,

    Working for Investigate magazine doesn't actually make you an investigative journalist.

    Clare writes for Uncensored. Investigate is like the The New Yorker in comparison.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report

  • Rich of Observationz,

    s/Investigative journalist/feckin lunatic

    Back in Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 5550 posts Report

  • BenWilson, in reply to giovanni tiso,

    Clare writes for Uncensored. Investigate is like the The New Yorker in comparison.

    She did used to write for Investigate though, but found out they were part of the big cover up.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 10657 posts Report

  • Paul Williams, in reply to Che Tibby,

    considering they're on a hiding to nothing at the next election, *now* is the time to air this stuff.

    Che, I tend to agree and I understand there is a lot of policy work under way. I'd like to see policies that take a longer view than just this cycle/election but I appreciate there's also a need to present well against the government.

    One of the things I respect in Australia policy at the moment is the coherence around federal Treasury's intergenerational report which is focused on challenges forecast to 2040. Almost all federal policy thinking links directly back to this one way or another and more explicitly addresses the anticipated demographic and resource challenges.

    Sydney • Since Nov 2006 • 2273 posts Report

  • Ian MacKay,

    Craig: Can your link to the fiscal Bradley Effect also cause responses to survey questions have the same effect?
    Thus when asked "Which Party would you vote For?", perhaps some would choose the party which is the most popular so that they would seem and be seen to be on the winning side and avoiding the "loosers."

    Bleheim • Since Nov 2006 • 498 posts Report

  • nzlemming, in reply to BenWilson,

    She did used to write for Investigate though, but found out they were part of the big cover up.

    +1

    Waikanae • Since Nov 2006 • 2937 posts Report

  • Che Tibby, in reply to Paul Williams,

    I understand there is a lot of policy work under way.

    i struggle with that. surely working out the details of public policy is the job of public service.

    parties should devise *strategy*.

    regards that report you link to, i think Cullen might have been all over it. he was the last elected official to address aging.

    the back of an envelope • Since Nov 2006 • 2042 posts Report

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