Ian Taylor puts the boot in again...

[Oh_hunnihunni]

Another really good piece on the pay equity debacle...

https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/36068...ZbS7-uXrIg

oh yes a very balanced view, especially calling women c---s

I think a woman can use that term - a very female one at that - with more authenticity than anyone else. Is it really any worse than the others in common usage? Like twat, cock, prick, arse, arsehole, and a few others I probably have forgotten...

Edited to add, with a slight smirk - bussy?

Weird isn't it? How we use those terms as swear words? Kind of betrays how we feel about sex. And the bits we use in that particular delightful pastime.

[heisenberg]

oh yes a very balanced view, especially calling women c---s

I think a woman can use that term - a very female one at that - with more authenticity than anyone else. Is it really any worse than the others in common usage? Like twat, cock, prick, arse, arsehole, and a few others I probably have forgotten...

Edited to add, with a slight smirk - bussy?

Weird isn't it? How we use those terms as swear words? Kind of betrays how we feel about sex. And the bits we use in that particular delightful pastime.

so if she called ardern a c--t that would be ok, not that she wouldÔÇÖve seeing as shes so pro labour

[harm_less]

I think a woman can use that term - a very female one at that - with more authenticity than anyone else. Is it really any worse than the others in common usage? Like twat, cock, prick, arse, arsehole, and a few others I probably have forgotten...

Edited to add, with a slight smirk - bussy?

Weird isn't it? How we use those terms as swear words? Kind of betrays how we feel about sex. And the bits we use in that particular delightful pastime.

so if she called ardern a c--t that would be ok, not that she wouldÔÇÖve seeing as shes so pro labour

Isn't it interesting how prevalently Jacinda is living rent free in so many people's minds. Definitely one of our most impactful PMs.

[Oh_hunnihunni]

I think a woman can use that term - a very female one at that - with more authenticity than anyone else. Is it really any worse than the others in common usage? Like twat, cock, prick, arse, arsehole, and a few others I probably have forgotten...

Edited to add, with a slight smirk - bussy?

Weird isn't it? How we use those terms as swear words? Kind of betrays how we feel about sex. And the bits we use in that particular delightful pastime.

so if she called ardern a c--t that would be ok, not that she wouldÔÇÖve seeing as shes so pro labour

In the end, it's just a word.

Nobody died, lol...

Or had their long standing pay equity claim canceled. 

[zqwerty]

heisenberg it's so ridiculous that you suggest that word in connection with Jacinda since without mentioning anything else, good or bad she may have done, she saved a lot of people's bacon by her actions and really doesn't deserve this insult.

heisenberg that's why your continuous annoying use of words inaccurately and with pointed malice and childish acrimony on this site annoys me immensely, you should be banned.

Words have meaning and carry import but you use them as if nothing matters, and probably to you nothing does, but I don't want to be assailed by your ignorance every time I come onto the site.

[Oh_hunnihunni]

Nah, I think banning should be reserved for child molesters and drunk drivers. Seeing this government doesn't support bringing back the death penalty.

Yet.

[heisenberg]

heisenberg it's so ridiculous that you suggest that word in connection with Jacinda since without mentioning anything else, good or bad she may have done, she saved a lot of people's bacon by her actions and really doesn't deserve this insult.

heisenberg that's why your continuous annoying use of words inaccurately and with pointed malice and childish acrimony on this site annoys me immensely, you should be banned.

Words have meaning and carry import but you use them as if nothing matters, and probably to you nothing does, but I don't want to be assailed by your ignorance every time I come onto the site.

arn't you a bundle of joy, i bet you dont like the neighbours children enjoying themselves

[zqwerty]

Actually you are correct, I think children should be seen and not heard, but in your case, not heard and not seen.

Until they have listened to adults enough, comprehended, registered and understood they really don't have much to say that is useful or entertaining rather like you.

Capiche?

Say something interesting, what is your favourite song?

[Oh_hunnihunni]

I got another one! This one rings true too...

And for the pure of heart, no wude words...

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/14/lies-d...1747202448

[Lilith7]

I was reminded this morning of one of the very,very few politicians I have any regard for - Jose Mujica. He died rescently & thousands attended his funeral. Not just officials & colleagues but thousands of ordinary people.
Among other things, he refused to live in the official residence for the President of uruguay, preferring to remain living on his farm. He also refused the offisial car, saying that his old volkswagen was useful for transporting his old three legged dog.
And he refused to take most of his salary, instead taking a modestly small amount & donating the rest, because he said he didn't need an enormous salary.

Every country should have a leader like him

He was far from perfect, yet developed empathy & did a pretty good job of leading his country.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j71402z58o

[zqwerty]

Yes Uruguay isn't it, one of my best friends lives there, Jose Mujica was a great human being what an example.

So sorry to hear he has died.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j71402z58o