02-03-2024, 06:12 PM
(02-03-2024, 02:58 PM)dken31 Wrote: Making use of the entitlement was politically naive. However, I care less about a sitting PM getting that allowance than I do about Ardern, Key, Clark & Bolger (and any other ex-PM who did at least 5 years) all each getting a bit more ($54.5K) each year for doing nothing. Palmer & Shipley also get lesser amounts each year.
Also, I have no idea how generous or greedy Luxon is as I don't know what he does with his money. However, I can very much refute the "greedy right-wing Christian" stereotype as I see the annual donations of a wide range of clients and socially conservative Christians are the most generous by a country mile, even when ignoring any donations to their churches.
Also, I have no idea how generous or greedy Luxon is as I don't know what he does with his money. However, I can very much refute the "greedy right-wing Christian" stereotype as I see the annual donations of a wide range of clients and socially conservative Christians are the most generous by a country mile, even when ignoring any donations to their churches.
As it happens I agree about perks & payments for ex MP's & think that needs to be radically changed, if not removed altogether.
I think anyone who is already very well off - a multi millionare, wealthy enough to own 7 houses - is indeed exhibiting greed by claiming the alowanace when he very obviously didn't actually need it.
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)