flockofewes2 216 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Leggy said: Of course it did. So do you want to name who is pulling his strings? Of course, if that's the case, he shouldn't be in parliament, let alone deputy prime-minister. The blame belongs with WP for going along with that and not what is or was best for racing, or the taxpayer for that matter. Seems like you agree. Do you think the same person might have suggested he get Messara to write or at least sign off the report? Not the point ,you are trying to bring an obligation of moral virtue into the topic,something politicians dispensed with...long ago. BTW who is this person...'pulling the strings' and what do you think of him/her? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,007 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, flockofewes2 said: BTW who is this person...'pulling the strings' and what do you think of him/her? You suggested that was the case which is why I asked you that question Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flockofewes2 216 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Leggy said: You suggested that was the case which is why I asked you that question You respond like a...politician...here's something to ponder...Chris Trotter... 'Throughout New Zealand’s brief history, conservative parties and crony capitalism have marched together in lock-step. In such a tiny society how could they not? Only the state has ever had access to the huge capital resources required to facilitate economic development. For capitalists, large and small, that meant securing their desired economic outcomes by cultivating mutually beneficial political relationships. Naturally, the individuals, businesses, and political parties involved in this activity were not at all keen to have their behaviour trumpeted from the roof-tops. If deals needed to be done, it was overwhelmingly in the interests of all parties that they be done in secret.' Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stables 577 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 God not another conspiracy theory Pam Robson 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flockofewes2 216 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 42 minutes ago, Stables said: God not another conspiracy theory ?Let's hear it...then! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,007 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 1 hour ago, flockofewes2 said: ?Let's hear it...then! Didn't you propose it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flockofewes2 216 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 17 hours ago, Leggy said: Didn't you propose it? NO....care to ..elaborate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,007 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 6:39 PM, flockofewes2 said: He changed the tax structure that gave racing an extra 30 mil p.an years ago as far as I know,and the one off injections 9 mil here and... Which did nada to help racing and was a complete waste of taxpayer and government funds. Throwing money at an unsustainable structure that's not working doesn't help. Any other ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flockofewes2 216 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 34 minutes ago, Leggy said: Which did nada to help racing and was a complete waste of taxpayer and government funds. Throwing money at an unsustainable structure that's not working doesn't help. Any other ideas? yes...put your cue in the..rack! Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...