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Westerly, I just saw David Shearer's valedictory speech. He was given a standing ovation from all sides.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRCRXtASbwg
I doubt Cunliffe was Shearer's main problem, it was the well-oiled National PR machine that poisoned the Shearer brand in the eyes of the public. Plus, he was at the wrong end of the "three terms in, three terms out" stage. Andrew Little has the timing right, he'll make it.
Bot necessarily. I use my vote in the most effective way to keep dopey parties such as the current hopeless Little led Labour mob out. So it's a matter of poll watching. Sometimes it's better to prop up a coalition partner. Who knows? I might vote Labour again if they find a proper leader and come out with sensible policies. Neither looking likely. More likely they'll become as extinct as the dinosaur before they address their problems, because like an alcoholic, the first step is recognising and admitting the problem.
As they are they should rename themselves the Flintstone party of Bedrock, and Little could be Fred. If you look closely at Cosgrove's hair style and build, he'd make a good Barney Rubble. Jacinda Aderne could be Wilma. Clare Curran - Betty.
From where I'm sitting, it's the National Party that is the weird mob. As David Shearer said, they had such a popular following, why didn't the current govt do anything bold? So many tough questions left unanswered. I think the popular following was mainly due to Crosby-Textor's help, plenty of money spent, and the outwardly friendly attitude of John Key. It wasn't because they did anything useful for many.
OK, we have fibre, we'll have a few more motorways. Some hospital upgrades. Labour would have done that too, plus a lot more, in the pursuit of a fairer society. That ideal has never gone out of fashion, unless you're in the top 2% already, and want to hold onto every perk.
BTW, Jacinda's family name is Ardern. I checked.
With regard to Shearers valedictory speech,that's about all he ever got from Labour except the boot. I attend dozens of funerals and I have yet to encounter anyone who said anything against the deceased or refused to stand when the casket is carried out.