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maybe you could point out how this behaviour by National corresponds to any of the basic tenets of fascism.
To be fair, there are some mild echoes.
For one, the minister for local government clearly intends a move away from democratic representation and towards the city being run by the business elite. This corporatisation of government is a hallmark of fascism.
So is a certain disenfranchisement of the people, to be replaced by "strong leadership", which is, IMO, an aspect of his vision for Auckland. I'm not saying "Supercity = fascism", but the flavour is slightly reminiscent.
Also, Hide does look a bit like il duce.
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On the other hand, TV2 doubled up on American Idol this weekend, so the final will run only 4 days behind the US.
Actually, I just checked the listings, and the final is on Thursday, only half a day after the US. Good effort, TVNZ.
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I'm half-heartedly supporting Bowersox: I proclaim her to be the least offensive.
Yes, she has developed somewhat from the yet-another-Janis-alike that she appeared to be. Mind you, Lee these days is a bit more than the college-rock-fake-whiskey-voice he started out as.
Can you believe we have only a week left of Simon? End of an era.
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On the other hand, TV2 doubled up on American Idol this weekend, so the final will run only 4 days behind the US.
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Janelle Monáe's performance on Letterman the other night is good for what ails ya.
That was hot; very James Brown.
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Don't forget that right-wing parties are funded by people with deep pockets, and can afford to spend a great deal on research and communications professionals.
Well, I agree with that too. National have really done a superb job of framing the narrative in the last five or so years, but I'm still slightly surprised that so many can be bought off so cheaply.
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"the-place-with-no-name"??
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selfish is the new black
You nailed that one.
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Ta.
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"To wit" or "to whit"? Can someone clear this up?
Been liking my pearl barley lately.
Then here's some more:
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