chevy86 2,703 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 41 minutes ago, hesi said: Roll on Paula Morphological pun intended? She has no show--Lange got away with being obese because he had the x-factor. Paula and Gerry do not and hence their leadership aspirations will sink with their lack of self-respect for their physical condition. Not body-shaming but merely the reality in an image-conscious society where unfortunately identity politics prevails at present. BTW, seems to be plenty of punters on the "Cafe" site at present--shouldn't we all be out there building affordable houses at 9-30am? barryb 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,857 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, hesi said: He/she whatever, always puts SNR at the bottom of his/her posts, I suppose for your sake it is conveniently forgotten this time Hesi he made it very clear a week or so back that Midget was no longer him AND P4P was his new identity... so please stop you are on a loser and about to get hammered i would say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 If NZ Racing had been on an upward trend over the last 5 years and you had a bit of rationalisation, mergers, a few new tracks, stakes increases o 5% pa, new infrastructure beyond tracks, better conditions for stable staff ( what's needed I don't know - but let's say $ for a start) and so on and so on, would you change the NZRB and NZTR Boards - " BECAUSE ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE"? Because that's what has seemed to happen in NZ Politics, in a twisted MMP way. I still can't get my head around NZF, with such a low vote it's clear NZ doesn't want them, a Leader who got the arse from his own electorate, yet they end up with 4 seats at the table! The Party with the most votes, the most popular party (and a successful one at that) should not be held hostage by a power hungry bunch of no hopers whose Leader is a Loser but ends up Deputy Prime Minister. It makes no sense. Something is wrong with the way MMP was set up. How it could allow the minor party , whose Leader got the arse, decide who governs just doesn't make sense. Buckle your seat belts folks, the Left Socialist Agenda is going to take you on a Roller Coaster ride of epic proportions and the Loser is going to be calling the Show! In a twisted way, when you think about it, maybe it's not a bad idea to have Maverick on your wing in such a situation? I don't think Winston will take any shit from the Tooth Fairy. Think about it. barryb and gary1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,857 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 Just now, hesi said: Thanks for the advice, I think there are quite a few on here who would appreciate you stamping on the continued personal abuse that comes from the usual quarters, which I presume you are referring to when you talk about getting hammered. From what I see you ask for most of what you get... but thanks for the advice anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 The only issue P4P is they wont last 3 years, so in 6 months when we have another election their pain will be prolonged when we get the chance to reverse this absurdity. Trump and gary1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,993 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 poundforpound sorry to disappoint you but I have belonged to the same political party for 40 years. We polled 806 votes this time so I am used to and immune from miserable years! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary1 361 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, hesi said: To be honest I don't really care about your personal style, you're a protected species on here, so I don't sweat it. Let's hope the sun rises each morning, or somehow you right whingers will find a way to pin it on Ardern/Peters. I see that idiot on channel 2, Fasthorse, is blaming the below on the new Govt, when the profit downgrades happened during the year. Fletcher Building has gone into a trading halt while it reviews the financial performance of one of its units after two profit downgrades this year. dont worry hesi i heard down the river with the winz whitebaiters that peters was the cause of the all blacks loss as sbw was thinking how to move his money out of nz when he went to kick the ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Talked to a mate of mine on the GC about the rugby lose. Amid the tears I ascertained he was blaming Labour for the loss. I asked him if he was serious. He said what about all the losses we had when Helen Clark was in. I had to change the subject before I choked on a cornflake. NB this is s true story. mckenzie 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Well he does have a point when you look at it. Helen Clarke was PM from 1999 - 2008 and the All Blacks never won a World Cup managing a sole third in three World Cups in that period. Since then, in two World Cups we have won them both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke 1,232 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Yeh lets blame Labour for us crapping out in The Rugby World Cup. Also lets blame National for The Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquakes. Makes perfectly good sense I Have Left 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,857 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 2 hours ago, hesi said: Probably, but I rarely drop down to the level of personal abuse. Your site, play it how you see it Oh really... you poke the bear you deal with the outcome...and stop whinging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Its not compulsory FL for you to read whats on this site. You are free not to if you dont like what you see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Who was in when What a Nuisance won the Melb Cup? Good work by them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,824 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 9 hours ago, poundforpound said: Clayton Mitchell is saying privately that he’s going to be the next Minister For Racing. Isn't the rest of it a shit show though ?.....sad but hilarious.....and over the weekend Ardern, Winnie, and Grant Robertson all said similar words along the lines of “don’t blame us for the state of the economy and be prepared for tough times ahead because there’s a global correction coming”. That’s just bullshit. What tossers they are, NZ has had a wonderfully stable economy for nine years now, huge growth, budget surpluses.....and now you’ve got three dysfunctional joint leaders who’re about to stall the economy, they know they can’t keep their promises, they’re living beyond their means, writing cheques they can’t cash, and we’re all going to pay the price. BTW you lefties, the rich will get richer and the poor will suffer under this crowd because assets will be devalued, jobs will be lost, business confidence will plummet, the economy will contract, and those predators with cash will move in and accumulate. A final note, that NZF Racing policy I posted, I did that because it was so poorly articulated, so amateurish, so woefully inadequate. I think it was probably scribbled down by someone like Rogie on the back of a cigarette packet, because that’s not policy, that’s a shambolic “once over lightly” wish list that lacks substance and detail. That said it’s probably as good as every other parties policy because they DGAF. Good luck now to you all because whilst racing will be ok wider NZ is going to take a battering over the next three years. NZF have the Racing Minister portfolio so might be right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,824 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 On 10/23/2017 at 11:55 AM, Ohokaman said: The Kermadec deal has been scuppered by the Maoris and large fishing organisations who contributed plenty to NZF campaign funds. The Port question will be interesting. A large chunk of land at Marsden has sold very recently so someone either knows something or is taking a punt. My information is though that Ports of Tauranga are a large shareholder so can't imagine they will be supporting any move. As I said, unlikely.... The $1 billion regional fund will include a feasibility study on the options for moving the Ports of Auckland - but while that will give "serious consideration" to Whangarei's Northport there is no firm commitment for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,824 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 9 hours ago, poundforpound said: Of course, the other thing is we will be paying for this prick to ponce about with Teethinda when she needs a partner overseas..... chevy86 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary1 361 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 17 minutes ago, hesi said: Labour/NZ First coalition agreement Support NZ First's racing policy we might but we all know its lies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckenzie 607 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Ohokaman said: Of course, the other thing is we will be paying for this prick to ponce about with Teethinda when she needs a partner overseas..... Nice to see the quality of discussion on here has fallen into the gutter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,824 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, mckenzie said: Nice to see the quality of discussion on here has fallen into the gutter Which is where he probably scuttled out from..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6xes 699 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 why is the Labour/NZ First perceived as a Left leaning coalition? i had the perception that National was the left leaning party... not that right or left actually means anything to me, afterall policies that help the average Nz citizen is all that matters to me i do like the idea of Winston being in a position of foreign minister.. he will be a great watchdog and nothing untoward should ever be done without Nz'ers being considered first MMP has played out in a favourable way for the smaller parties.... i believe this was the selling point when MMP was first introduced.. so good on NZ First and Greens and labour for the new Government... i certainly hope they serve the Nz'ers well. jack, gubellini, hedley and 5 others 5 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy86 2,703 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Strangely no mention of the all-weather racetrack (tracks?) in the NZFirst/Labour coalition agreement. Better get on the "dog and bone" Patrick and remind the oracle Winston of his obligation/promise to all those gullible racing people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, gary1 said: we might but we all know its lies The racing policy is meaningless if the general economy is rooted . Also on another angle if this new coalition us all about lifting the bottom end of the economy will Winston on his second attempt do the same for racing or will he cater to the top end again ? barryb and chevy86 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6xes 699 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 interesting article regarding the legitamacy of the Coalition and questioning the nature of MMP http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=11936270 sound all too familiar with the politics over in the US.. The divide and conquer nature of MMP has been Nationals undoing... i never wouldve thought MMP would serve the smaller parties in such a big way!! jack 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6xes 699 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, chevy86 said: Strangely no mention of the all-weather racetrack (tracks?) in the NZFirst/Labour coalition agreement. Better get on the "dog and bone" Patrick and remind the oracle Winston of his obligation/promise to all those gullible racing people. Pokie machines is possibly one of the first concerns the new coalition can address.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Zip 468 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Again, I'm very happy to be wrong, but guys, I think you've been played...I do hope those big guys up north who contributed to NZF actually get something for their support (perhaps additional breaks for those exporting)...but not so sure it's going to eventuate for the grass roots participant....too many FF points to rack up..... chevy86 and gary1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...