Posts by Sacha
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Hard News: Thatcher, in reply to Kyle Matthews,
If we'd put a stake in the ground and argued only that this public/private benefit debate was an argument not undertaken for the rest of society where the state provides financial support, the whole battle might have looked quite differently.
Yes, and the same goes for the unions in the 80s who floundered aimlessly as Douglas rogered the nation. Citizens and voters deserved a better choice.
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Hard News: The Treasure at the End of…, in reply to Craig Ranapia,
it's the symbolic value, Craig. that's all.
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I've never felt closer to the ground than when I was crowding the counters of mad little stores in Brixton and the West End as the latest platters were slapped on the turntables. That one, mate, I'll have that one playing now.
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Hard News: The Treasure at the End of…, in reply to Craig Ranapia,
I sure as shit think Wall's bill would probably have passed without our Prime Minister's support at every stage, but it sure send a message to undecideds in caucus, the party, media and the general public.
Yes, so a shame he and most of his colleagues were not in the chamber for the final reading. But I understand the competing priority of the televised state funeral of one of their life-long inspirations.
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Thanks, James. Nice work.
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Hard News: The Treasure at the End of…, in reply to Craig Ranapia,
Just be grateful it wasn't How Great Thou Art. :)
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Was a wonderful event. Kevin Hague talking about belonging got me blubbing. I felt happy for my friends over the years who can now honour their love the same as anyone else. And proud for all of us taking this step towards cultural maturity.
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Up Front: Another Brick in the Wall, in reply to George Darroch,
They argue rights and love
and how well do you reckon that approach has been working for disabled New Zealanders?
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Hard News: Media3: Panic or Peril?, in reply to Kumara Republic,
The Lizi Patch article is worth a read.
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Interesting how the focus still seems to be mainly on the sexuality of girls not boys. Hope you get to explore aspects like that. Sad I won't be at the filming in person this week.