Posts by Paul Williams
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Hard News: Only what we would expect a…, in reply to Sacha,
I do believe in redemption and rehabilitation, though I'd not expect Vetich's rehabilitation would be an easy one, particularly because of the deception. Also, his rehabilitation should probably exclude objectivifying women for laffs. The PM does lack gravitas, I honestly believe. He's got a great easy style that works with, for lack of a better word, mainstream NZers. He's also got a sense that he's PM for everyone and I liked his apparent ease at a queer event. However, he's twice* publicly gone along with inappropriate behaviour and clearly doesn't get that it's not on.
*I suspect I'd feel differently if he's said Hurley was attractive on RNZ to Geoff Robinson.
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Muse: TV Review: Good Gods Almighty!, in reply to Russell Brown,
Because I'm like that, when I saw "Ragnarok", I thought of the New Zealand acid-rock band from the 70s. Who are actually on MySpace.
Whereas I thought of Max Payne
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A civilized god concedes. The Christian one sends a massive flood to kill everyone.
Except the ducks
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Hard News: Only what we would expect a…, in reply to dyan campbell,
That's fine Dyan. Incidentally, I entirely agree with you about his position on the Springbok tour. I find it unbelievable actually since he also said he was quite "political" as a young man. Those two statements must surely be contradictory.
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As several of us have already said here the issue that is deeply offensive is the cringe-inducing willingness to bond with hosts on a tacky sad tv show to pander to a deomographic group – boofheads.
Dyan, I agree and I've made essentially the same comment in this thread somewhere. Perhaps we're misunderstanding each other?
My point above, however, quoted Kyle's view that Key's appearance at the RWC event was appropriate and I agree with him.
I cringed a lot every time Clark demeaned herself to go for the women's magazine demographic.
I disagree to the extent that I suspect that the readership of these magazines isn't otherwise easy to reach. We all understand that politicians have to do stuff that's disagreeable, but (a) not immediately calling Paul Henry a racist and (b) agreeing to be on a stupid show with bloke who hospitalised his former partner are both examples of really bad judgment.
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We're hosting the RWC here this year, and we're not expecting the PM to do some mindless media opportunities on the bandwagon?
On the list of things that I don't like about Key, the fact that he's sometimes domestically a bit dorky doesn't even make the list. I was quite glad to see him make that appearance with a couple of drag queens a few years ago. Model the RWC uniforms? Good on you.
I agree. Helen did similar stuff, though not with rugby and I always thought it fine, actually, even good.
Key's put on walk to emulate a model, so what, unless we're going talk about the objectivication of women generally, can't we just accept he's entering into the spirit of things which, IMHO, is exactly what the PM should do (I'll still never vote for him and still think the Liz Hurley comment was offensive).
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OnPoint: Election 2011: GO!, in reply to recordari,
Step Three: Buy a black hat.
Just quickly, please don't.
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OnPoint: Election 2011: GO!, in reply to BenWilson,
Tory my arse.
I'd not object to PAS fostering more conservative (if that's the word) voices. My politics are distinctly left however, I want to better understand the thinking behind some of the policies/priorities pursued by this government (and I don't subscribe to the view that they're entirely cynical). Colin James has written an thoughtful piece that locates the assets sales in a coherent program - it's one I'm suspcious of but he's at least explained what he thinks they're thinking).
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OnPoint: Election 2011: GO!, in reply to Russell Brown,
And one I missed. Damn it. My standard is Jeff Buckley at St James, 1995. Not the lunatic bit, just the genius.
Oh, a fav gig thread... Mine's either Camille (but possibly 'cause I didn't know her music at all so had no expectations) or Arcade Fire both in Sydney in '09.
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Having been away from a 'puter for the last few days, I've read almost all of the posts on this thread since Thursday. FWIW, it's really gratifying to read the sincerity evident in all contributions; sincerity and a commitment to the continued good health of a great community of people. Some day I'd very much like to you all in person (and I'm often available for coffee for visitors to Sydney).