That is a brilliant way to think about not voting. Props.

Oh, I am very much concerned with the substance of the policy, what concerns me is that they, the Labour Party, has…

Announced Policies

This is a quick overview of policies that Labour want to implement for anyone wanting a quick look. I guess for me, what I see combined with Greens policies and even IMP policies and what I believe MMP gives us is…

No two ways about it, Catherine Delahunty certainly got it...and most certainly spoke with passion, commitment and guts.

So what the hell happened between then and now?

What backroom discussions and dark deals?

What 'trade offs'?…

Try this...works for me.

https://www.labour.org.nz/sites/default/files/issues/disability_issues_policy_0.pdf

Does NOT speak specifically about the Public Health and Disability Act amendment, but refers to the ” family caregivers legislation which barred access to Human Rights redress
and will ensure all family caregivers can provide and be paid for assessed care for adult disabled family members”.…

https://www.greens.org.nz/sites/default/files/policy-pdfs/Disability-20140813-4-FINAL_0.pdf

NO mention of addressing the PHDAct travesty…and NO mention of ensuring that those disabled people who are being cared for by contracted providers can be confident of receiving safe quality care.

Not this:

http://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/publications/putting-people-first-review-of-disability-support-services-dec13.pdf

or this

http://www.communityresearch.org.nz/research/the-hidden-abuse-of-disabled-people-residing-in-the-community-an-exploratory-study/

or this: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/233330/inquiries-begin-into-care-centre-death

I…

Yes, I understand your outrage and concerns.

That HCSS Implementation Guide or plan is as hollow as a Swiss cheese, when reading it. I only read just…

Funny, isn't it, that alchohol features so prominantly in so many areas of concern yet ALL political parties are reluctant to seriously curb it's use and availability.

Is it because most Kiwis drink....in fact not drinking in…

Here's me the optimist.....

Labour is drip feeding its policies, and is saving an announcement about the PHDAct(2) till last......

Yeah, right.

"Labour will:

provide leadership to eliminate violence against women and children from the Prime Minister down with the lead agency being the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC),
Adopt a collaborative, resourced, long-term New Zealand Action Plan to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Children in consultation with other…

http://campaign.labour.org.nz/

"Repeal section 38 of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act,

"increase the minimum wage by $2 an hour in our first year, to $15 an hour in our first hundred days in government, and increased again to $16.25 an hour…

I understand that you were not trying to guilt trip me....and besides...even if you were...I'm a tough old bitch...

Disability and carer issues....yes, that would be my…

I'm leaning that way too....but,

and sorry to be single issue obsessed,

the Greens have not (as yet) even mentioned this particulary…

He got in again (after a break), so obviously, voting doesn't make you all-powerful, but at least…

1. For better or worse, we have a representative democracy. This means that we don't directly vote on policy, but vote for people to best represent our views. Even if you could find a person or party who perfectly…

Labour held non ACC disabled in as much disdain as National do."…

Well, whoop de bleeding pooh!

Marc, I respect the fact that you are widely read and well informed....but your particular area of interest is ACC...and I…

Epsom could be interesting. Seymour whining loudly at the prospect of the left being tactical voters just like the cosy little arrangement he relies on.

that's how MMP works – vote for the party closest to what you want and whom you trust to negotiate a good coalition deal with others. Some elections, that's a narrower…

" it wasn't…

Yes, and that bothers me…

Being able to vote is an important democratic right and should also be a kind of civic duty. We all have opinions, varying degrees of being informed about political and other matters, but by…

I tend to think Auckland Central benefits from being competitive. For the last three years, it's effectively had two very good MPs: Nikki Kaye and Jacinda Ardern. Green voters could make a real impact with their…

or "How can I work with you to...?"

Repealing the amendments made to the Public Health and Disability Act on the 17th May 2013 will restore the previous status quo.

Instantly.

Simply removing the few lines in…

I don't understand how casting a vote compromises the voter's integrity, morals or ethics. Principles perhaps.

I agree that the potential outcomes are worrisome, but think that's all the more reason to vote, and to encourage others to do so too.

Which will never happen, and frankly I don't think it should — legislative stunts under urgency…

Or you can choose not to vote.

This in itself is exercising your democratic right.

It is saying..."None of these candidates/political parties is worth voting for".

It always amuses me when those of…

Integrity and principals, morals and ethics.

Quite a bit of talk here about getting rid of JK...I'm with y'all there...Off with his head!

BUT...a pity that the precious vote is being used AGAINST something or someone....rather than…

Very appropriate spelling in these times of King Key

Contemplate an environment where you have no vote, then consider how lucky you are to have the right. Now exercise that right.

You can use it positively to support or negatively to demonstrate disagreement, but…

More crudely If JK is PM he can safely ignore any party that has less than 6-7% of the vote and he will because he doesn't need them at all. If those parties had 12% then he would need them and he would suck up to them…

Happy at the present point in time to languish in the realm of the foolish, Angela.

So far, neither Labour nor the Greens have stated specifically that they will make repealing that shitty piece of legislation a priority....believe me I have…

There might not be anything (or anyone) you want to vote for, but there is sure to be someone or thing you want to vote against!