Quote of the Day

I do think we’ve got to have one system for one country. Prominent NZ politican Don Brash Trevor Mallard

Lefty Makes Threats

(Short story: if you read no other posts this week, read this from Hooton) I initially didn’t think much of the comment moderation over at what is now Chris Trotter and Matthew Hooton’s blog, but once Matthew came on board, it put it in a different context. In fact, it’s quite good to ahve a…

Meanwhile, Dr Brash has moved on…

Good to see Brash getting around. He’s put his knowledge of corrupt governments to good use, helping the central bank of Cambodia to computerise its systems. Ok, so the article says “computer skills” but we all know what he meant to say 🙂 One does wonder what Helen will do when she is kicked out.…

Helen Clark – No Respect for… Anything

As you all no doubt know by now Helen Clark, our Prime Minister, walked out on the valedictory speech of Dr Don Brash. So did Winston. Adolf puts his view well: … this grossest example of uncouth bad manners, flouting of convention, petulance and arrogance I can ever remember. It certainly is very bad manners.…

Hager Responds to Brash, Still an Idiot

Hager has responded to Brash’s rebuttal. In it he uses the same tactics he uses in the book – read everything he can into what is said and twist it to his own ends. I think a quote from his conclusion should be sufficient: The most notable feature of Don Brash’s rebuttal, of course, is…

Don Brash Replies to Hager

Don Brash has written a good reply to Hager’s book. You can read it on Scoop. I will only point out this paragraph, I suggest you read the rest. Most important of all, there was never any suggestion at all that actual or potential donors were looking for specific policy concessions in return for their…

Brash is Gone – Completely

Just thought I’d note that Brash is out completely. But what a career! Leader of a major political party after 18 months in office Lead that party to a major turn around Forced a government that should have cruised to victory to the ropes But for Winston, could have been PM after only 3 years…

National’s Leadership

I’ve been ruminating on the leadership question. I am, on reflection, sad that Don is gone. He was a gentlemen. His personal standards were high. He wasn’t a slick politician. An he was getting better at the game all the time. He was everything Helen is not. I just don’t understand the appeal of John…

Wispy Facts, Smokey Man

Well, it looks like Hager’s book is about what I expected. Not much substance, and on balance only slightly embarrassing to fair minded people. Of course, the left is all up in arms that anyone in the National party might have met or corresponded with (gasp) anyone from (horror) big business! Of course there’s going…

Responses to Brash Leaving

Maori Party – very respectful. It’s stuff like this that really raises the Maori Party party in the public view and they should keep it up. Labour doesn’t quite meet that standard. Of course, the irony is that Brash left of his own accord. This shows strength of character and strength within the party, meaning…