Posts by Sofie Bribiesca
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I’m picking on China because of our close economic ties with that brutal regime. China is our ‘best friend’, but it has nefarious interest in the Pacific, I tell you! Nefarious!
I understand that Petra. Just suggesting that many countries shit on many other countries and we are really small in the grand scheme of things.
Many New Zealand born business people love the opportunity that "Free Trade" brings with China. They are the citizens I see immigrating here also. A friend of mine just returned from Shang Hai, was blown away at how many western people had opened up business there. He mentioned the existence of cafes. (I think the Olympics may have hastened that). He noted how crowded it felt, and how NZ was such a good place to be. I asked if he caught up with his Mum and Dad. He said no. (not a very western way)He went for his NZ business which he owns in NZ. He has a house. He ,and his wife paid to have their children here of which they now go to school. They are now residents. With no intention of ever leaving, I don't see a take over . I see an amazing country to live in. I have no problem with their contribution. I think otherwise is xenophobic, but, that's just me.
I'll go away now. :) -
Fuckers.
Ahh, pick a country, any country. Right, not just China is it.
Remember the Opiyum trade? The West has a fucking lot to answer for. Why pick on China.? We can't all be white and middle class . Even this Mexican. ;) -
Hello! It's National. That's how they roll Chris, No change whatsoeva.
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The rules surrounding MP's expenditure and the governance of those, has shown themselves to be questionable to say the least. Wong has shown up as, yet again , another one to confuse or conflate the way in which they are implemented.
Into question has been the interpretation of these rules across Parliament with exception, the Greens, who, rightly so, have called for them to be addressed time and time again. Of course this should happen. I mean, seriously, we know people of any ilk, do use their standing in a community to show their might(we are proud beasts remember.) That, often ticks the right boxes in business. Culturally, people do business in differing ways and I suspect the Wongs have always conducted their business no different to now. Why would anyone change if it got you this far? I think it's called big noting. I know Pacific Islanders also often receive and give gifts. It is accepted practice. It's business as usual. It's a cultural interpretation that isn't specifically western value.. which brings about "When in Rome..." but bloody hell, explain it first.
Parliament needs to readdress how the rules should be interpreted so all members are on the same page. No ifs or buts allowed. Strict rules because we (us) all say so. Because they have pissed around for the past (pick a number, any number) years, heads have to roll. OFF WITH THEIR HEADS! :) -
Hard News: Do you like what we've done…, in reply to Jackie Clark,
Is that because you timed out on the edit. That happened to me before but generally it was because I was too late as usual.
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Right, ya go out or a few daze, come back and it's all over the place like a mad woman's shit. Now I'll need a few more daze to figure it all out. I am so confused! But you knew that anyways.
Ha, took me ages to find the previewed post! an' it's just down a bit doh! -
Sadly far too many of them are caught in the poverty trap without developing the basic educational tools (academic and behavioural) to fight their way out. By the time Year 11, 12, 13 roll around the ships sailed.
Hey sorry Yamis but, isn't that where we figure out that your job (as a teacher iiirc) is (huge part of community) important? You are probably the most connected person to them, outside their families. This is why I value teachers of any age student, so highly. Education is the be all and end all. Choice is important.
Seriously , imo ,your neighbours are doing their best and in the grand scheme of things, who are we to judge? They just sound like many other peoples who live beyond their means, Different strokes. -
@ Che
i know the boy is there somewhere in the room with me,... he needs me no longer.
This,
Poetry.
Missing you and your words which, you just brought to light .and it took a fine woman. :) -
Marijuana remains illegal.
4.20 in the park lives on. -
Democrats keep the Senate.
but don't quote me, I am now confused as any US election does to me. Actually ignore it until later thanks :)