why I prefer David Cunliffe for leader.

Upon reflection, and not that I get any say, I have decided that David Cunliffe would be the more effective leader for Labour. He has worked in politics for a long time, was a Cabinet Minister and is very good in front of the camera, speaking in public, and is well liked in the New Lynn electorate. He also has experience in the real world, going by what I've read. And of course, David Cunliffe offers oodles of solid political experience.

I have nothing against David Shearer, I just feel that Cunliffe is easily the stronger performer, and is more likely to lead Labour to victory in 2014. David Shearer is nice enough, but is this enough to oust the overly popular John Key? Maybe! But I'd still put my money on David Cunllife to win.

it's sad when politicians bag each other out

Saw in the Herald yesterday Peter Dunne having a go at his ex-colleague, calling him a 'serial nutter' and stating that the Conservative Party was welcome to him (believe this was over Copeland's stance on the gay marriage bill). Honestly, talk about nasty. Is Gordon Copeland not entitled to his own opinion without being taken to task by Dunne. How contemptuous, and nasty. Can't believe I ever voted for the so-called common sense United Future. Surely won't be again. And I heartily hope that come 2014, Dunners gets voted out. What I find especially repellent is the fact tht Gorden Copeland was obviously once a colleague and perhaps a good friend of Copeland.

Also, does Dunners give a monkeys as to the majority view of his electorate on the gay marriage issue?

short story. Hunting for A Home in Paradise...

Gorgeous. The villa in the country was nothing short of fantastic, and everything that Cheryl had ever dreamed of. It had class, character, style, space. Ticked all the boxes. However, how could she ever meet the $800,000 asking price? It was situated in one of Auckland's leafy suburbs and the demand for such homes were high. Cheryl did not want to have to settle for a home in the hinterlands or some dumpy do-up just so she could say she owned it...yet barring some miracle, there was no way on earth she could ever own this, or most likely, anything remotely like it.

The Auckland property market had gone nuts, and like many of her friends, Cheryl had totally missed the boat. Damn it. The bank would loan her only up to $400,000, and that had been a push. Still, she knew she was lucky to have been offered even that. It was all very well to dream...(to be continued)...

New name, new post, new President?

This is my first post in ages, just lost interest for a long while. Let's say, life got busy. Things are more settled now, thank goodness.

Have decided to rename this little-followed blog. Having voted for the Key government in 2008, I could kick myself. Overall, I am very disappointed with Key's performance and I'm surprised at how weak he and National as the govt have been, in all areas, from justice to social welfare. Also, Key comes across as too popularity focused, rather than focused on what's best for NZ.

Colin Craig comes across well, and I like what I see of the Conservative Party. Will be interesting to see what happens in 2014. I also think that David Cunliffe does a good job, and would make an excellent leader for Labour.

I am hoping for a Romney win today, but somehow, believe he will not quite get in...fingers crossed though. Roll on 2014...hoping to see a new PM for Godzone.

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My support went to The Conservative Party

And didn't they do well, for a party that came from nowhere; well done Colin Craig and co!!
I have no faith in LabourLite aka National and een less faith in dorky Act and co. It just shows you that a
party can come from nowhere and do well, even if they didn't quitte make it...next time!

I'm also glad that Winston made it back. It's about time we had a robust opposition and a politician who says exactly what he thinks!!! Well done to Winny, he he, well deserved. JK and co are so not listening to the people as they get ready to hock off the family silver....!!!! Go Winston, and I'm glad I gave my two ticks to the true blues!!

just reading in the Herald today about a gang of kids, some as young as six, running amok in Featherston through the day and night, vandalising the town and scaring old folk. FFS. Is this for real? Even worse, the police cannot seem to contain them and the local authorities report that they are taking a 'holistic approach'.

And herein lies part of the problem. What kind of a namby pamby new-agey response is that? No wonder this country is fast going down the gurgler. Yes, it's partly the parents fault, but don't blame on the problem on the lack of clean sheets or the lack of three solid meals a day. Blame the gangs of kids also.

A child at the age of six/gangs of kids, runnong amok in NZ. Sends shivers down my spine at how spineless, hand-wringing and weak the so-called authorities in this country are. No wonder teachers face a hail of abuse in the classroom every day, when we have mere innocents, in our towns, our streets, wrecking havoc on the elderly, asking for money, pilfering, etc. Is this why thousands of New Zealand soldiers died in the two world wars? I sincerely hope not. What a sad, and sadistic little isle we seem to have become, when it is the children who rule the roost and are allowed to go, and stay, feral. And what a dire reflection on what was once a great, God-fearing nation. Who would have thought?