Has Chris Hipkins got a chance to win 2023 Election?

[Oldfellah]

This thread is an excellent example of why you should not discuss politics or religion in polite company. It is quite obvious that there are some who have a fixed view either left or right and regardless of what anybody says they are not going to change their minds. It is pointless to attempt to do so.

Mind? Mind? Who the hell said I had a mind, so I cant change it no matter what 

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I find watching sports pretty pointless, but some people call it fun.

Well I can see you would be a bucket of laughs at a party then.

[Zurdo]

This thread is an excellent example of why you should not discuss politics or religion in polite company. It is quite obvious that there are some who have a fixed view either left or right and regardless of what anybody says they are not going to change their minds. It is pointless to attempt to do so.

My thoughts exactly - you won't change their mind with an argument. If they are willing to discuss the subject I will join in, but they will never go that far, they just keep pushing their point of view.

[Oh_hunnihunni]

This thread is an excellent example of why you should not discuss politics or religion in polite company. It is quite obvious that there are some who have a fixed view either left or right and regardless of what anybody says they are not going to change their minds. It is pointless to attempt to do so.

Mind? Mind? Who the hell said I had a mind, so I cant change it no matter what 

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I find watching sports pretty pointless, but some people call it fun.

Well I can see you would be a bucket of laughs at a party then.

Do people go to parties to watch sports? Sorry, I'm washing my hair... 

[harm_less]

I find watching sports pretty pointless, but some people call it fun.

That's that bit between the news and weather on the nightly news hour. Can't say there's anything there that interests me either.

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This website is ultra slow today.

[R2x1]

Mind? Mind? Who the hell said I had a mind, so I cant change it no matter what 

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Well I can see you would be a bucket of laughs at a party then.

Do people go to parties to watch sports? Sorry, I'm washing my hair... 

ROFL

[R2x1]

I tried discussing politics and/or religion but sadly, it defied Descartes observations. Since he (Descartes)  is now a bit past it. I tried the tried and trusted(??) Muldoon system, but I don't think that'll work. Research does indicate that in spite of contemporary opinion, both Muldoon and two snails were a whole lot smarter than Holyoake. (So were most of the then currently favoured lawn seeds.)
Please forgive my acerbic opinions, but I was unfortunately feted to meet both of these numbskulls and I've spent the subsequent years of my life recuperating.
If you're religious or political, please just consider the corollary to Descartes, "I'm not a person because I don't think". It inspired your antecedents.
Don't scoff; the blue jackets thrive on this; seagull racers and Anglo-trash vehicle fans use this and flat earth wisdom to keep themselves out of reach of the nice young men with the clean white coats.
Pity, that.

PS, DTIS

The boss is currently healing a bit, so I celebrate by tossing nuts at the monkeys

[piroska]

Unfortunately I think he has a chance because he is calling New Zealand New Zealand instead  of aoteroa. My kids at Chinese NY lunch picked up on it and to my horror said they would probaly vote for him.

Your children are not mini versions of yourself, but are their own person with their own preferences, likes, dislikes and opinions. Why be horrified?

[king1]

Latest poll I heard on the news last night had Hipkins/Labour up, Luxon/National down...

[Oh_hunnihunni]

Latest poll I heard on the news last night had Hipkins/Labour up, Luxon/National down...

I think firing Nash is worth a few extra points...

Nothing the voting public like better than the public execution of a politician.

[Olive]

I'm really disappointed that Nash turned out to be so stupid. He obviously had to go, and I think should be relieved of his other cabinet positions as well after showing such fundamental ignorance of his role.

[Oh_hunnihunni]

I'm really disappointed that Nash turned out to be so stupid.  He obviously had to go, and I think should be relieved of his other cabinet positions as well after showing such fundamental ignorance of his role.

Ahhh well, even the stupid need representation in Parliament... ?

I am really enjoying this Indian Summer (are we allowed to call it that these days?) Even with the cheerful sound of power tools constantly in the background it is making up a bit for the dreadful weather we have had...

[Kenj]

I don't think we can credit many politicians with a full working unit in the top 4 inches but in this case, I feel Nash said what a very large percentage of New Zealanders were thinking at the time.

Sometimes the legal profession come across as equal in intelligence to the politicians. It is unfortunate that criticizing a judge's decision is a no no.

[Oh_hunnihunni]

For me, anyone who actually wants to be a politician has a mental health issue. Even the best of them.

But hey, at least they're not out on the streets causing trouble for the rest of us.

[Olive]

I don't think we can credit many politicians with a full working unit in the top 4 inches but in this case, I feel Nash said what a very large percentage of New Zealanders were thinking at the time.

Sometimes the legal profession come across as equal in intelligence to the politicians. It is unfortunate that criticizing a judge's decision is a no no.

No, it's not unfortunate at all. It is an essential element of our legal system that the judiciary are not subject to pressure from politicians. The content of Nash's pressure is irrelevant, the issue is that he didn't understand the responsibility of his Ministerial office.

[R2x1]

Ahhh well, even the stupid need representation in Parliament... ?

I am really enjoying this Indian Summer (are we allowed to call it that these days?) Even with the cheerful sound of power tools constantly in the background it is making up a bit for the dreadful weather we have had...

Depends entirely on whether you ordered the medium or large curry with reign.