holy ravioli Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 b/s- Before Christmas he declared that this all-action get-things-done government would be getting everyone back in Parliament by – well, about now. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/500936/parliament-summer-close-down-period-will-be-shorter-incoming-pm-luxon-says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 12 hours ago, holy ravioli said: b/s- Before Christmas he declared that this all-action get-things-done government would be getting everyone back in Parliament by – well, about now. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/500936/parliament-summer-close-down-period-will-be-shorter-incoming-pm-luxon-says Your point? The Government has still been working. Hell they dealt to that silly trainset idea! Cost over $230m and not one piece of track laid! Here's hoping that the commercial building market picks up and this Government can make a profit on the buildings the previous one purchased. I'd have thought you'd be keen that the Parliament didn't get back early - less pressure on your public service job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Luxon needs to knock this on the head. 'Documents released under the Official Information Act show Ardern declined any remuneration for her work as special envoy, but associated costs for “actual and reasonable expenses” were estimated to sit between $450,000 and $500,000 per year, pro-rated over the term of the appointment.' Luxon meets with Ardern over special envoy job | Stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Luxon confirms NZ's reputation as American lap dog by committing military personelle to Yemen conflict. Very good...as the world tires of U.S hegemony and looks for alternatives to the dollar,NZ signals ...business as usual.Will not end..well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 On 24/01/2024 at 7:45 AM, holy ravioli said: Very good...as the world tires of U.S hegemony and looks for alternatives to the dollar,NZ signals ...business as usual.Will not end..well. Meanwhile all the treaty's involving the USA are getting bigger and stronger. However how will whatever it is not end well? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 4 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Meanwhile all the treaty's involving the USA are getting bigger and stronger. However how will whatever it is not end well? Which treaties are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 5 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: Which treaties are you talking about? Boy you seriously do have a red haze over your eyes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 5 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Boy you seriously do have a red haze over your eyes. So,short on substance...AGAIN!!🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 26 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: So,short on substance...AGAIN!!🙄 You opening post had zero substance - AGAIN!! On 24/01/2024 at 7:45 AM, holy ravioli said: Luxon confirms NZ's reputation as American lap dog by committing military personelle to Yemen conflict. Very good...as the world tires of U.S hegemony and looks for alternatives to the dollar,NZ signals ...business as usual.Will not end..well. Where's the substance in that post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 36 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: You opening post had zero substance - AGAIN!! Where's the substance in that post? Wheres my clegghammer....----that NZ Govt is committing Defence personnel to an escalating conflict in the middle east.Comprenez?🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, holy ravioli said: Wheres my clegghammer....----that NZ Govt is committing Defence personnel to an escalating conflict in the middle east.Comprenez?🙄 But that isn't what you posted. This is what you posted of very little substance: On 24/01/2024 at 7:45 AM, holy ravioli said: Luxon confirms NZ's reputation as American lap dog by committing military personelle to Yemen conflict. Very good...as the world tires of U.S hegemony and looks for alternatives to the dollar,NZ signals ...business as usual.Will not end..well. French spelling was a nice touch. NZ is sending 6 that's one more than FIVE personnel to assist. How will that not end well? They'll learn a lot and beats them playing war games on a simulator. The threat to merchant shipping is real and affects all of us. Are you suggesting we shirk our responsibility? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 What's more what is the point of having a Defence Force if they don't engage in real defence activities? Or are you suggesting they should help out Yemen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: But that isn't what you posted. This is what you posted of very little substance: French spelling was a nice touch. NZ is sending 6 that's one more than FIVE personnel to assist. How will that not end well? They'll learn a lot and beats them playing war games on a simulator. The threat to merchant shipping is real and affects all of us. Are you suggesting we shirk our responsibility? We have no responsibility in that region. NZ is not being defended. And btw....list of treaties you are referring to...thx. Edited January 24 by holy ravioli accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: We have no responsibility in that region. NZ is not being defended. We are helping to defend the high seas. Obviously maritime law is not one your specialist subjects either. 5 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: And btw....list of treaties you are referring to...thx. NATO for one. So the world isn't tiring of the USA is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 15 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: We are helping to defend the high seas. Obviously maritime law is not one your specialist subjects either. NATO for one. So the world isn't tiring of the USA is it? You said ALL their treaties are getting bigger and stronger.That's not correct. Maritime law is not my specialty.What are the legal precedents that are germane to this conflict.Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 59 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: You said ALL their treaties are getting bigger and stronger.That's not correct. Which ones are getting smaller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 23 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Which ones are getting smaller? As usual you expect me to make your case for you,as you are an impotent debater. Also as usual you ignore specifics ,that you find 'too hard'when requested for detail on your premise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 11 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: As usual you expect me to make your case for you,as you are an impotent debater. Also as usual you ignore specifics ,that you find 'too hard'when requested for detail on your premise. I'm not doing YOUR homework for you. I gave you one example. You have said something vague so the burden of proof is in your court. Or do you need more time to Google? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: I'm not doing YOUR homework for you. I gave you one example. You have said something vague so the burden of proof is in your court. Or do you need more time to Google? YOU SAID-Meanwhile all the treaty's involving the USA are getting bigger and stronger. I believe this is called being hoisted by your own...petard.😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 23 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: YOU SAID-Meanwhile all the treaty's involving the USA are getting bigger and stronger. Yet you haven't stated one that hasn't. Keep Googling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 3 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Yet you haven't stated one that hasn't. Keep Googling. Just admit ...you were guessing...AGAIN.🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 3 hours ago, holy ravioli said: Just admit ...you were guessing...AGAIN.🙄 And you're not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: And you're not? I have no need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 10 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: I have no need to. Who cares. Great to see NZ participating again in international security. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 13 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Who cares. Great to see NZ participating again in international security. 100% ....as our world lurches closer and closer to a diabolical situation none of us want we can't afford to be left out in the cold with no mates. It's all well and good wanting us to all have peace and live happily ever after but ultimately, we may not have a lot of say in what unfolds. Being friendless in an important strategic area could become our biggest weakness. Remember the words in our anthem. "Peace, not war, shall be our boast, But, should foes assail our coast, Make us then a mighty host, God defend our free land. Lord of battles in Thy might, Put our enemies to flight, Let our cause be just and right, God defend New Zealand." "May our mountains ever be Freedom's ramparts on the sea, Make us faithful unto Thee, God defend our free land. Guide her in the nations' van, Preaching love and truth to man, Working out Thy glorious plan, God defend New Zealand." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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