Saturday, 4 July 2009

UBER FEMS FEEL FRANS FROST AND NATS GET A BOLLOCKING


There have been some very interesting permutations of the bizfeminist movement over the years and Fran O'Sullivans column today looks at a new breed who are being championed by the acidic Mai Chen.

She also chastises National for not doing more to level up the playing field for women who want power and influence.

Its an interesting and insightful look into the changed psyche of the bizfem pack.

This pack is loaded with no nonense women who seem to use testosterone as a perfume. We have a couple of mates who attend these functions and for them they see it as a fast ticket to the boardrooms of the nation.

They interestingly, appear over feminised - they spend way more on their appearance than your average Sally sheila. They are actually fluffy -all false nails, botox, silk and Jimmy Choos. It's as, though this uberfemininity is their badge of honour. But they seem to think they gain their strength from the collective. Sad that in this day and age we still have to, as women, think we have to hunt in a pack to get anywhere.

TROUGH SCOFF

We said that we wont blog on Maori or Health stuff but we will link to blogs who we think illuminate interesting issues on these topics. Alf Grumble has a considered take on the parlous state of the Crown Forest Rental Trust Finances.

Worth a gander.

BILL LIU - WHO ARE YOU?

This morning the Herald harks with the voice of an avenging angel as it reports on the curious case of Bill Liu ,the man with one face but many names.

We have covered this story often
after it first saw the light of day in Investigate Magazine.

We are interested that Jones, who is central to this story because he signed off Lius passport as this extract from an earlier story in the Herald indicates, is not mentioned until the tail end paragraphs of today's Herald story. What does that mean?


Mr Cunliffe would not discuss the case when approached by the Herald before the election but later, under the Official Information Act, the Department of Labour released to the Herald the following passage from Mr Cunliffe's decision: "I have decided that the most appropriate route for this case at this time is for it to continue to be assessed by BSG [Border Security Group - includes fraud and compliance units] as a potential prosecution file. I do not discount the possibility of reconsidering it in the future."

A source close to Mr Cunliffe told the Herald that the minister had erred on the side of natural justice for Mr Liu but was "somewhat surprised" when Mr Jones (delegating for the Internal Affairs minister of the time, Rick Barker), granted Mr Liu citizenship without first discussing it with Mr Cunliffe.


So maybe there are some legal threats floating around. Anyway we reckon that this story still has quite a bit to play out yet.

All very fishy really.......




Wednesday, 1 July 2009

TINOPAI!

At last we have some direction over the the Foreshore and Seabed Act.

Today we have a Parliament that sees Maori walk the corridors of power with National and now we have a report which clearly shows the dissatisfaction with this odious piece of legislation. It is a report that lays out the issues clearly and calls for the Act to be biffed.

We are in a prime position for the development of a solution that should unify this country and heal some deep deep wounds.

Well done guys - well done.

Monday, 29 June 2009

ANIMAL LOVER SHOT DOWN ON LAMBTON QUAY



Picture BB striding purposefully down Lambton Quay on the way home dressed in red coat and cat fur scarf thinking about cooking a pork chop for dinner.
Her reverie was ripped to pieces when some simpering little pig loving nazi from SAFE thrusts a piece of paper under her snozzer and barks loud enough for everyone within a 2m radius to hear -

"DO YOU LOVE ANIMALS. "

BB stops, grins and says loudly.

- "YES," on a plate with apple sauce and we love a bit of puss round our neck to keep warm,"
( we wear fur scarves every day and yip today's one is puss. Very nice soft, black and white puss.)

Blissful Silence filled the footpath in her wake.

Sucky up pig and puss lovers shot down at close range- no bystanders injured.

GIRLS OUT FRONT


Apparently sticky out nipples are all the rage. Nippli erecti as we say. Victoria Beckham is apparently leading the new craze. Silly skinny bint. I suppose she got hers enlarged because there is bugger all of her left to look at.

Good looking blokes normally do it for us...

And sorry thats the quota of weird sex stuff for the week.

CLOTHING COMPANY FEELL ILL CHILL OF RECESSION

This is a bugger -NBR reports that Line 7 has gone into receivership. They are famous for good solid well made outdoor gear .

We have put some of that gear to the test at sea and on the muttonbird islands and its good rugged stuff lasts for bloody years.

They have also branched into fashion wear
and cater for the well endowed sheilas like mois. I suggest that you take a look at their website they have some seriously reduced items on sale with 60% off - yip 60% off. And no we are not getting paid to promote it!

I have about 10 bits and pieces from their all weather outdoor gear and some fashion stuff.


Here's hoping the brand, that is linked to so many big sporting events, can be saved.

Sunday, 28 June 2009

SEX TO BE BANNED IN THE UKRAINE


There is a bit of a moral crisis over in the Ukraine. the govt there has decided to ban pornography but as commentators point out the draconian legislation is a a bit cock eyed.
They haven't really defined what porn is. In short they have boobed.

So they have a law that has the potential to be seriously abused - used for corruption even.

Appparently according to the story possessing porn will be okay as long as you dont sell it


We like this quote from the story.

Les Poderevyanskiy, a writer and painter who attended Karas’ exhibition, agrees that the new law is ridiculous.

“Pornography is the representation of sexual acts. If we say that the representation of a sexual act is a bad thing, then the sexual act is still worse. So let’s ban the sexual act first,” Poderevyanskiy said. “If there will be no sexual acts, there will be no pornography.”




RIGHT OF CENTRE

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I am a center-right moderate social libertarian
Right: 2.8, Libertarian: 1.54

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No surprises really


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NO MOURNING MOSSIE


We have known many gang members like Mossie Hines , from across the spectrum - White Power, Nomads, Black Power , Mongrel Mob, Road Knights, Devils Henchmen and many others who have since disbanded.

We do not mourn the passing of Hines. He died in jail where he spent most of his sorry arsed life. He was brutal and unforgiving and arguably, if he didn't order the killing of Dr Howard Tippet and his sister, then he shaped the minds of those who did.
He was the face of evil. The same sort of evil we are seeing on TV1 on the Gangland series of Australia's underbelly. David Fisher has done a considered piece on a man who was less than the legend.

And of course our recent brush with gangs is now documented.



There are no places for these people in our society. We will undoubtedly see a rise of gang activity as the growing fog of the recession swirls about us. It will take a good and firm government to ensure that we do not see the rise of any more Mossie Hines.

Saturday, 27 June 2009

LAST ONE OUT TURN OUT THE LIGHTS

We are not sure whats happening over at the NBR but a number of their journos have just left or are leaving very soon. Thats sad. It is a good read but good reads only come from hiring good journos. We know they are as scarce than happy and content Labour MP's these days. and that that the talent pool is not deep. Thank god they still have the superb Rob Hosking on the payroll. And Chris Keall and Hazel and David Farrar and Hooton - but they need some daily grunts on the books who understand business as well.

Cactus also laments the late copy.

Come on Bazza - - find some good scribes. Keep us entertained and informed. Please.

FRAN GIVES GOVT A NUDGE ON BIZ SUPPORT

We admire the work and musing of the primo financial and political commentator Fran O'Sullivan. Today she does a " tut tut" get on with it column to the govt

We think its worthy of a leisurely read.