So the dentist's other customers pay more than they should have to, cos it sure won't be the dentist missing out.
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In a way I am a pure capitalist but for some reason I do not mind the "off peak" use for travel for the oldies. I mean it costs nothing more for the bus or train service to operate and transport these people.... (they would otherwise run empty anyway) so I do not see what the operators are moaning about "cost". As for the dentist... well that's a choice he or she makes... live with it. :)
And I think most politicians will have their heads around the idea that money in circulation is good money, as far as taxes go.
BP, most of what you call 'election bribes' is a part-rebalancing of the money taken off certain sectors by National, which then also boosts the economy. For example, the hospitality sector found the new 18 year drinking age and interest free loans helped in their turnover. Tertiary students still pay a lot more for their education than they used to.
My son has just been granted a student loan, I'm glad it's interest free for him, at least. In a perfect world, the equivalent of an A bursary would pay for his accommodation and food while away from home, and his fees would be on the state, just like they used to be. Any external work he did, would be for spending.
It's only in a desperate bid to stay in power, that National hasn't unwound the interest free loans. They'd like to, but they still fear the student vote. In fact, National seems to be quite popular on campus, which more reflects what Labour and the Greens are not doing correctly.
Meanwhile, our country's finances are in the doldrums, heading down. Inflation at 0.1%, vege prices down, the dairy payout looking increasingly bad. The primary sector is in for a hammering, that's not going to help the provinces.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/economy/ne...1+January+2016
I have been made aware of lengthening terms of payment being used by large rural suppliers and dairy companies - they can't pay on the 20th following any more - in fact they can't even pay by the 20th of the following month after that. This will ripple through the entire NZ economy, as any suppliers to these firms will have to go to their banks and extend their payment terms, if they are sailing close to the wind. While all this is going on, the big firms are asking for cheaper prices, better deals, low labour rates, free quotes, generally lots of talking but no action.
Are we in a race to the bottom? Is that what National have mapped out for the hoi polloi?
But if wage levels fall and the CPI falls even faster then you have an increasing standard of living, EZ.
If, as is happening, tourism (which is labour intensive) takes the place of dairying this is beneficial to the regions as tourism is regionally dispersed. And it's also good for pollution.
Meat is doing very well, dairy farmers can switch to cattle and sheep.
We have 4 adult children who took out student loans. One paid it off herself and I paid off the other 3. If they are interest free it's much easier to deal with.
Does everything have to be doom and gloom in the hope it will scare ignorant voters into voting Labour?
Two of mine had student loans. One worked through his degree and paid it off by the time he had finished and purchased a town house in Auckland and continued working. The second completed a full trade apprenticeship, then a degree part time from London. His employers, Goldman Sachs paid fully for the degree after he had passed it. My third offspring stated her own business, now worth millions. The left attitude that everyone should be able to get a degree regardless of how useless it is or how dead in the head they are is costly and futile. Motivation is a skill that is taught in the home and my travels in the field leave me in no doubt that plastering over the cracks with dollar notes doesn't work. Crack someone around the ear for being a prick and it's a criminal offence - Stuff up the lives of a whole bunch of kids by being a lousy and neglectful parent and you are seen as a victim and the problem is a "social" one.
A recent conversation between Bill and John
John Key " hey Bill regarding the May budget, didn't you promise something prior to the last election?"
Bill English" Yep TAX CUTS, and YOU promised it, you idiot, I told you not to'
John Key" Sh.T! what are you going to do?"
Bill English" No, what are you going to do?"
John Key" Whats Crosby Textors number??
Another cartoon from Sharon hitting the nail on the head.
Corporatocracy winning out, no doubt
They will be happy with Key's support to date, probably getting him stay on to make sure the next steps go without a hitch.