There is another theory to explain the pattern of behaviour by politicians and government officials referred to in my previous post. We’re lobbying other countries for a seat on the Security Council. Now we can say to all those countries in South America, Africa and the Middle East: “Vote for New Zealand. We’re not so different, you and us.”
1.Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward,All in the valley of Death Rode the thirty-four.“Forward, the Light Brigade!“Charge for the guns!” he said:Into the valley of Death Rode the thirty-four.2.“Forward, the Light Brigade!”Was there a man dismay’d?Not tho’ the soldier knew Someone had blunder’d:Theirs not to make reply,Theirs not to reason why,Theirs but to do and…
(Read my earlier post about the Sensible Blogger here) 10:04 am Oh dear! I see that the Prime Minister has gone crazy with an axe and has put thirty people in hospital. I don’t approve of such things, but he is under a lot of pressure. The current political environment is toxic, and the opposition parties…
Thanks, team, for joining me here. It’s been a good spell for us. John Key’s in serious trouble, and we haven’t had an own goal from one of our MPs for at least 24 hours. Wait… Trevor, are you tweeting again? Trevor! Put it away! Anyway, we’re still having a devil of a time connecting…
Questions were again raised about the leadership of David Shearer today, after a giant robot army descended from the skies and laid waste to most of the North Island. As the horde of killer machines spread fire and death in all directions, there was no news from the Labour Party leader about how he would…
Controversy has erupted, after scientists at the Crown Research Institute AgResearch bred a cow that produces high protein milk that may be hypo-allergenic. Scientists are hopeful that the development will lead eventually to the production of milk that can be consumed by many of the children currently allergic to cow’s milk. OH THE CHILDREN! NOT…
It’s entirely possible that police will find evidence of criminal offending by GCSB staff and will proceed to charge the individuals concerned.It is also possible that: John Tamihere will become the new patron of the SPCA Wheedle will make money Robbie Deans will be the Wallabies coach next season Mitt Romney will be the next US President Justin Bieber…
TV1’s show Close-Up is to be scrapped. But its demise opens up opportunities for other shows. So what will its replacement be? Will TVNZ stick with current affairs, or will the network go for a reality-TV ratings winner? Here are my picks.Holmes on Holmes The ever-popular and influential Paul Holmes returns to our TV screens to interview the…
Kim Dotcom has no right to be outraged over the covert recording of his conversations. If he wanted total privacy he should have held those conversations in an Epsom cafe.
1:12pm Oh dear! It appears that my garden shed has caught fire. Although some commentators have suggested that putting water on the flames will dampen a fire down, I think it’s premature to adopt any course of action without rigorous analysis. Let’s not rush madly into something we’d only regret.1:36pm The fire has now spread…
Imperator Fish 
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