And the worst part of all of this is the dipsy Louisa Upston( minister for women) is staying out of it. What exactly does she get paid to do?

This attitude is another offshoot of neo-liberalism. The old winners and losers thing. How it must be your own fault if you lose in some way.

It connects with the nostalgia for First Past the Post – winners and losers and the glorious opportunity to enjoy Cullen’s ‘We won you lost eat that,’ comment.

We’re talking about a woman who ‘doesn’t know her place’ and has the cheek, the cheek, dammit, to want to be paid like a bloke. Stupid sheila. (That’s sarcasm BTW)

And that’s the culture we’re ALL wallowing in, left and right. Pity.

PS Mike in Auckland – you have it so right. Thanks.

As long as rugby players are loyal to the networks that run the show, whether white, brown or whatever, as long as they pay servitude to the bosses of their organisations and their commercial interests, all is fine for them.

Having any stain put onto the reputation of any organisation, we are talking of corporate like franchises, that is a death knell to a club or organisation, so all join the ranks and stonewall, if need be.

I am not at all surprised, as I know what goes on in this little nation, it happens all over the show, in business, in government, in administration, in legal circles and so forth, they close the ranks and shut up, backing their mates, male or female professionals, same as rugby players do, as their livelihoods and reputations are at risk if they do not.

New Zealand is in my view anything but a transparent and non corrupted country and society, what is called corruption elsewhere is called “networking”, “relationships”, “mates rates” and “collective interest” and so forth.

I am unimpressed, by any of this shit. It just confirms my dim view of much of what goes on in NZ Aotearoa.

You’re victim blaming Tim.

Spot on Mike!!

Well said Valleyman, as too with its patron, the Pony Tail Puller from Parnell John key and his National government.

Modern NZ culture is now characterised by mendacity and denial, selfishness, greed, brainwashing, corporate profiteering, faux tribalism, and complete disregard for the environment in the present or the future.

It’s always been that way but it’s becoming more and more apparent as our governments continue to support the Greed is good paradigm. The capitalists sociopathy is becoming ever more apparent as they become ever more gloating in the wealth that they’ve stolen.

Yes this one is so much better honed than your first, slightly gauche attempt. Or should I say Hone-d?

Well done Paul. You add depth and insight to the discussion.

All us SJW are moving to a safe space – we’re moving in with you. I certainly hope your ultra-macho two fisted attitude to Chris’ entry will protect us from the angry lefty-lesbo-feminists who will be coming through the french doors anytime now.

I enjoyed the read. Thanks Chris!