Posts by Rosemary McDonald
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Envirologue: Fool me Once: Lessons on…, in reply to Alfie,
"What always haunts one as the New Zealand Prime Minister is 'will there be a series of trade blocs you're not part of?'. Because that's unthinkable for New Zealand, an exporter and small trading nation. So of course New Zealand has to be in on the action with the TPP and go for the very best deal it can."
Prior to this she had quite rightly stated that originally this was an agreement between 4 nations....got a shit load more complicated now.
Watching the expressions and body language of Our Leaders past and present, I got the distinct impression that Helen was more comfortable with talking about this issue than Himself.
Who looked like he was in pain, his shoes or his pants too tight, maybe?
It would be interesting to ask HC how she would handle the current, and infinitely more complex negotiations. What her bottom lines would be...today.
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Hard News: About Chris Brown, in reply to B Jones,
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Hard News: About Chris Brown, in reply to Danielle,
No panic Danielle. When my trio were pre schoolers "The Jabberwock" and "The Owl and the Pussycat" were the favourites.
(Their mother had (and still does) a loathing for commercial radio, and the cassette player in the van was always on the fritz, so such rhymes served for entertainment.)
Neither of my beamish boys have shown any inclination towards taking up their vorpal swords, slaying bandersnatches, inter -species sex or sailing around in bile coloured craft.
They do keep asking about runcible spoons...
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Hard News: About Chris Brown, in reply to Danielle,
The words, like the fluoride in the toothpaste, do get in!
I found myself muttering "I think I can, I think I can..." as my old Bus was chugging her way up the hill from Gulf Harbour the other week.
Not a favourite of mine, or my now grown kids....but there it was..just under the surface waiting for an appropriate time to inspire. -
Hard News: About Chris Brown, in reply to Danielle,
I don’t think it’s hugely helpful to use lyrics as a signifier of anything in particular,
I sincerely hope that holds true for the wee 5 year old having a cool (school ) day out with his Dad and his mates. You know, a few beers, couple of joints a bit o fishing and...yes you guessed it...young Chris Brown LOUD on the truck stereo.
Kid knew ALL the words...signing along to the tune I posted earlier.
Maybe I'm just getting old.
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Hard News: About Chris Brown, in reply to Steve Barnes,
But he can change….
Headline...
"Rapper Brown Demonstrates New Found Respect For Women By Removing All Works Using "Fucking", "Bitch" and "Hoes" from Public Domain!"
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From http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/72612740/Maori-women-support-tour-by-rapper-Chris-Brown
Raukawa-Tait said on Thursday she had not heard Brown's music but ...
Merepeka...trust me, the young man's a poet. Maybe not a Tuwhare, but a poet nonetheless. In his own mind...
Seriously...this is bullshit.Shame on these so- called leaders.
Cast your net closer to home ladies for a role model for Maori yoof.
You are just perpetuating the whole " He said he was sorry...he deserves a chance. " myth.
How many women have been buried after buying that line?
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Hard News: About Chris Brown, in reply to Rich Lock,
If, like me, you have a head like a potato and a bad case of resting bitchy face, and don’t do particulary well in high-pressure vocal situations (and can’t afford the PR staff to front that shit for you), your dose of public sympathy is going to be far smaller.
You too, eh?
We should form a club.... :)
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Hard News: About Chris Brown, in reply to simon g,
“Judith Collins must be wrong, ergo Brown not that bad” – which is cock-eyed nonsense.
Yes.
Very, very frustrating.
The message gets shot down because of the messenger.
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Hard News: About Chris Brown, in reply to Russell Brown,
But if you doubted what a creep he is, this from Wikipedia:
Since the sentencing, questions have come to light over the accuracy of some of the character testimonials submitted during the sentencing phase of the case. It has been alleged that Veitch amended character references or procured some testimonials from prominent New Zealanders by saying that their testimonials would be used for a passport or job application. These testimonials were used by the judge in setting Veitch’s sentence. In particular, Dame Susan Devoy and Dave Currie have said that testimonials written by them to support a passport application were edited and submitted on this unrelated matter. The Crown will take no action on the matter.
Hang on a minute....I'm no legal expert, but surely this is against the law....you know...lying and all that?
If the Wikipedia entry is correct of course....but surely the creep's agent is monitoring these entries?