The knee-jerk response by National to any problem is the immediate mutilation of civil rights.
The knee-jerk response by National to any problem is the immediate mutilation of civil rights.
Nw Zealand Politics
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What does it say about us as a people where we will legalise Euthanasia to put you out of your misery, but we won’t legalise cannabis to alleviate that pain?
I will fight tirelessly to get cannabis reform in this nation not just because prohibition is a failure, not just because locking people up doesn’t work, not just because it provides economic progress, but because I also believe we as a people need desperately to get stoned.
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One Indian Worth More Than Bridges’ & Ross’ Brainpower Combined
Now while, to be sure, it is possible that this may have been meant as a direct comment on how National’s two Indian MPs are seen within the party as individuals … I think given the surrounding context of the conversation that it is quite clear the National Party does not see the Indian communities within New Zealand in a particularly positive light.
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TDB names next Cyclone Hon Steven Joyce
Because climate change is a political problem & not a scientific question, The Daily Blog is naming all cyclones after our MPs and Companies who have done so much to hold back genuine climate change reform – this new one that is joining our increasingly erratic and weather pattern is called ‘Cyclone Hon Steven Joyce’ in honour of Steven Joyce who did sweet FA in 9 years on climate change.
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GUEST BLOG: Paul – Labour – an identity crisis.
The urban liberals who prioritise identity politics above seizing control of the economy for workers and citizens are the Labour supporters who don’t get hurt when National wins an election.