Posts by Sofie Bribiesca
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I wouldn't mind so much "Norman had the right to protest, but he was silly". What he said to me was "Norman had the right to protest, but just not to be effective."
What about Norman had the right to protest but accept the consequence that may occur from his actions when up against the government and their guests. I'd suggest Goff is a pragmatist of which allows him to see both sides without damming either. He seems the one held more accountable in this now, when the Nact Party seem to be floating.
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I've been surprised by how many people I'd have expected to be somewhat sympathetic have bluntly scorned Norman
Well I would think that a protest, (as stated in the Oxford English Reference Dictionary),being 1) an expression of disapproval or dissent and 2) to declare solemnly or firmly..... or action of disapproval. is exactly what Dr Norman was entitled to and set out to do just that.
To that point I believe Dr Norman has had a very definite effective outcome.As to the rest, an apology from the PM is seen for what it really is.I'd suggest arse crawl (but one must check with the Ranapian Dictionary on that ;) Saying that, I'd expect it, but put it down to inexperience that the current PM has with diplomatic affairs, something I'd suggest is where Helen would run rings around him. That was probably the back door scenario that worked in the past.
The events in the House yesterday, as Dr Norman tried to make a personal statement, actually helped him yet again because it showed the Government literally shutting him down, almost a sense of it siding with the Chinese delegation of their practise of oppression.
So of all of this, In a healthy democracy such as ours, the fear of Chinese disapproval from the Government, was sad but inevitable.Good on Dr Norman for exercising his right to protest, on the grounds of a place he was put by many a New Zealander. True to his belief and everything the Green Party stand for.
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I like how Gio has turned this thread into a postmodern performance piece by cunningly emulating the dramatic behaviour of his compatriots. Bravo!
Yes, and I can't imagine he left for good either.He's probably just having a moment.or at least drinking his new bottles of wine. Rigged I say ;)
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Don't be mean.
Eh? We are talking sport here. We have every right to feel proud. It's a massive world competition, of which it is a survival of the fittest, test against each country of which I'll add, players leave their respective employment to represent. It is not tea and biscuits.
Really Deborah, I guess in an ideal world, we could all eat brioche, but it's not ideal so let's us sing the praises of our All White champions of the night, if you don't mind. :) -
PEEDA sounds even worse than PEDA.
As long as no-one finds a file, I'll be happy.
Too late, Trevor beat that path last week
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FARK!!!
Translation. Italy nahnananana.:))))
Penalty didn't hardly count.
whose ya mama!
Gawd DEFEND NZ -
I just hope we don;t get done by more than Aussie did against Germany.
Aw, shuddup!
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Finlay Macdonald has a view on the past week in Parliament."Where were the dancing girls and the class A drugs."
cabinet minister forgets to feed cat, perhaps?
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Ah, the conflict of bearing any sort of reasoned sympathy for Green politics. I love the Greens for some things, and lament them for others.
In the world of MMP, no one party can be perfect or we wouldn't have MMP. The Green are headed in my right direction so will get one of my votes.One thing the Greens get in Parliament I don't see from any other Party,is, the ability to silence the House with a reasoned argument it seems.I don't think it's because of their more radical ideas.
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MMP working as it should.
Yes and unanimous vote. Nice to see select committee process used correctly too. If only we could look at human issues the same.