Posts by Sacha
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Hard News: So long, and thanks for all…, in reply to Keir Leslie,
should the Greens firmly punish anyone who slags Labour?
Yes
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Hard News: So long, and thanks for all…, in reply to Henry Barnard,
Gordon Campbell discusses the `divisions' and, does a much better job of it. He also highlights the critical issue of the relationship with the Greens.
Thanks. A great article. This kind of touches on what I was saying upthread about indulgent behaviour:
It is Shearer’s dismal legacy that the probable high point of his tenure as Leader of the Opposition came from confronting one of his own colleagues, rather than confronting the government.
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But for Labour, there are no risk free options – and if its caucus is so blind as to prefer losing the next election in order to spite David Cunliffe, then it will deserve all it gets.
Unfortunately we all have an interest in seeing such childish petulance cease right now. No more pissing around.
I'd also like to see the next Labour leader firmly punish anyone like Shane Jones who slags his party's natural coalition partner - or at least be honest enough to back him explicitly if that's what they also believe.
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Hard News: So long, and thanks for all…, in reply to Stephen Judd,
they're paid to be entertaining and have opinions, not to be right
totally agree
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Jane Clifton speculates about caucus factional aspects of Labour's leaderhip contest.
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Hard News: So long, and thanks for all…, in reply to Matthew Poole,
If Key can manage not to have a cup of tea with Banks just before the election
he's pretty thirsty, but
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Hard News: So long, and thanks for all…, in reply to BenWilson,
This could change
It had better, or what's the point of rearranging the deckchairs.
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Hard News: So long, and thanks for all…, in reply to BenWilson,
which still looks necessary
Only if Labour and the Greens don't get a good enough share of the total vote between em to surpass Nats + Winston.
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Could be worse. :)
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Hard News: So long, and thanks for all…, in reply to Craig Ranapia,
isn’t this what MMP was supposed to do?
When politicians get beyond childish tribalism, yes. Takes more maturity to approach policy based on its quality rather than who proposed it.
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Hard News: So long, and thanks for all…, in reply to Bart Janssen,
a serious party with serious business policy
Green party economic policy page.