Some critics think his Sam Uffindell remark crossed a line. Others say it was the kind of aggression that this campaign has been sorely missing all along.
I have decided my circumstances are robust enough to weather any party's policies, even if personally abhorrent to me, so I have decided to vote for the vulnerable NOW, and younger people's futures. Clarifies the choices somewhat!
As someone who is something of a politics tragic, I follow closely and read and listen widely and had been deeply concerned at the way national had roamed through the country smearing and fear mongering about the government, frequently using innuendo, gossip and downright untruths, often with more than a tinge of racism, and they were often unchallengedwhen refusing to answer questions about the how they would implement p. When they announced their tax policy their own rhetoric was often repeated by main media outlets with little or no interrogation. They targeted Hipkins and Robertson relentlessly. It was only once the formal campaign started that they toned it down, and as labour's campaign gathered pace have whined like spoilt children about the 'negativity ' of labour. Hipkins needed to come out in the past couple of weeks firing on all cylinders and raise awareness of the effects that the policies of a right bloc will have on so many of our most vulnerable, fully support and hugely relieved that at least more voters will perhaps pause and consider more than the repetitive marketing patter that seemed to have been accepted by many, including media. Labour has been slow,and lacking in courage, in making progress in some areas, but have made some significant progress in a number of areas, could have told their story more forcefully and consistently. A labour/greens coalition would provide a sustainable and positive pathway for all, not just those who already enjoy a more comfortable and priviledged life. Continue to maintain some positive hopes for a more equitable and less divided communities.
I have decided my circumstances are robust enough to weather any party's policies, even if personally abhorrent to me, so I have decided to vote for the vulnerable NOW, and younger people's futures. Clarifies the choices somewhat!
As someone who is something of a politics tragic, I follow closely and read and listen widely and had been deeply concerned at the way national had roamed through the country smearing and fear mongering about the government, frequently using innuendo, gossip and downright untruths, often with more than a tinge of racism, and they were often unchallengedwhen refusing to answer questions about the how they would implement p. When they announced their tax policy their own rhetoric was often repeated by main media outlets with little or no interrogation. They targeted Hipkins and Robertson relentlessly. It was only once the formal campaign started that they toned it down, and as labour's campaign gathered pace have whined like spoilt children about the 'negativity ' of labour. Hipkins needed to come out in the past couple of weeks firing on all cylinders and raise awareness of the effects that the policies of a right bloc will have on so many of our most vulnerable, fully support and hugely relieved that at least more voters will perhaps pause and consider more than the repetitive marketing patter that seemed to have been accepted by many, including media. Labour has been slow,and lacking in courage, in making progress in some areas, but have made some significant progress in a number of areas, could have told their story more forcefully and consistently. A labour/greens coalition would provide a sustainable and positive pathway for all, not just those who already enjoy a more comfortable and priviledged life. Continue to maintain some positive hopes for a more equitable and less divided communities.
Why have most media sources turned this election into FPP and ignored the decision by Kiwis thirty years ago to implement MMP?
Supporters of newer parties have not had a fair deal.