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by Mr Mike
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

You think ? Indeed. At this stage everyone is dealing with the market realities as they are and responding to the existing incentives. This time next year will be a prime opportunity for meaningful seasonally relevant data on the actual effect of abandoning Robertson’s unfortunate experiment. The r...
by Mr Mike
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 Boredies Red Carpet thread - results will be announced in 24 hours
Replies: 20
Views: 369

Re: 2024 Boredies Red Carpet thread - results will be announced in 24 hours

Zakar wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:27 am Oh who is this pulling up?

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by Mr Mike
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Whether Biden will be able to benefit in Nov remains to be seen, but we just had another big Democrat win after running on abortion. After the Republican incumbent had to step down in the Alabama House seat (because he was guilty of electoral fraud... of course) a special election saw the Democrat ...
by Mr Mike
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2318

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

For the sake of the dolphins, I would strongly support moving the event to Queenstown. Of course, along with any related financial benefits, but mainly for the dolphins.
by Mr Mike
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius » Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:13 am https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zeal ... JrzPWFylwM Rental prices have gone up for the third consecutive month in a row, with some properties reaching record highs, new figures have revealed. Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index, released on Wednesday, shows t...
by Mr Mike
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I haven't seen enough of Luxon to pick up on his style of interview discussion like some of you have. However, I do wonder how he would have fared during the Covid lockdown era in which he would have had to give daily reports in front of a live televised audience and answer those annoying 'what if'...
by Mr Mike
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I don't buy that government spending will reduce commensurately with tax cuts, but we'll see. Yes, I share your cynicism, that’s the stay tuned part. The benefit the new government has is that Kiwi consumers (as elsewhere) have largely exhausted their COVID period forced savings, so the demand side...
by Mr Mike
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Well, I've said this before, but the current government's silly desire to have tax cuts when inflation is still high, is only going to delay interest rate cuts happening in future. The timing is awful. Inflation is a lose:lose for everyone. The conventional view is that tax cuts won’t be inflationa...
by Mr Mike
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I'm guessing they'll receive a pass with most voters for about two years, before voter cynicism slowly starts to increase. Who knows. I think they are relying on voter cynicism and low expectations continuing long enough for the benefits of interest rate cuts to kick in. Well, I've said this before...
by Mr Mike
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 92
Views: 2557

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

Obviously a consequence of DEI. If the dolphins had been picked based on merit…
by Mr Mike
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

MungoMan wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:49 am
Mr Mike wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:03 am
piquant wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:13 am The odds on him taking advice of council come the trial and not getting on the stand wouldn't be long
:x
That would be the typical mien of his legal team, yes.

The fella just seems to lack an STFU button.
I was triggered by “council”, well played piquant.
by Mr Mike
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

piquant wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:13 am The odds on him taking advice of council come the trial and not getting on the stand wouldn't be long
:x
by Mr Mike
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Tehui wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:53 amI'm guessing they'll receive a pass with most voters for about two years, before voter cynicism slowly starts to increase. Who knows.
I think they are relying on voter cynicism and low expectations continuing long enough for the benefits of interest rate cuts to kick in.
by Mr Mike
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Cheers. Will read that when I have the chance but two points on a quick scan. 1. It appears to be heavy again on anecdotes and sort on hard metrics. 2. LOL that an article on school lunches was written by someone called “Lardies”… Call me a cynic but I suspect there is more hard data in there than ...
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yeah this I’m not happy with. I’m finding my own politics a bit of a mix, conservative and pro business in some respects, a big chunk of others more socialist, and this is something I’m fully behind. That families are going hungry in NZ is simply not acceptable. I expect that is the case for many o...
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I’ll try and read the latest report in a more leisurely manner once I’m off the cruise ship WiFi but it is more than a little concerning that we don’t have more papers on the program, beyond the critical Treasury feedback and the ones mentioned above, as it is a serious issue that deserves better. ...
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I had NZ$5MM in life cover from around 2005 through to January last year. I was becoming progressively more annoyed with the increasing premiums and was now covered at work, so was always threatening to cancel, much to my wife’s annoyance. Finally realized after the fact that the card the premiums w...
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

just curious, where are you seeing his lock in term ? cheers just generally reporting. FAKE NEWS example below, but there are others. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/03/22/business/trump-truth-social-dwac-shares https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/trump-media-dwac-merger-vote-3-5-billion-lock-up-cbs-news...
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

DJT (stock ticker for Truth) may start trading as early as next week. If that happens Trump’s lock in would expire just before Election Day. Very hard to predict what type of behavior that may incentivize, real head scratcher. just curious, where are you seeing his lock in term ? cheers just genera...
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Unsurprisingly, the bond amount was reduced on appeal to $175MM, along with other relief.
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Ted. wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:13 am I'll just leave this here.


https://twitter.com/i/status/1772084859114045883
That may be the most relatable thing he has ever done.
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

DJT (stock ticker for Truth) may start trading as early as next week. If that happens Trump’s lock in would expire just before Election Day.

Very hard to predict what type of behavior that may incentivize, real head scratcher.
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

For me, not an American. If I was to go into a pub/ bar and was having a drink with Trump and then Biden, who do I feel most comfortable leaving my wallet behind with, whilst I went to the bathroom. Trump doesn’t drink. Neither of them drink. "I'm the only Irishman you ever met, though, that's neve...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Awful legacy of the terrible recent escalation of rents (which itself owes plenty to Muldoon’s political bribe to an earlier generation to dismantle the mandatory retirement fund) along with the disastrous impact of inflation on fixed incomes. In terms of inflation, at least the Superannuates had t...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

It's an envy tax, pure and simple. Politicking at its best. Sounds good to those who know nothing about tax but ineffective, inefficient and won't actually make a positive difference to anything. I’d agree with you if that comment was focused on the wealth tax, which Chippy prevaricated about, but ...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

After six years in power, ruling it out in their first term, deciding against it in their second term despite having an outright majority. Now Chippy reckons we need a CGT. Great to see they are full of new and fresh ideas in opposition. :roll: It's an envy tax, pure and simple. Politicking at its ...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Talking of insurance. Ours has gone up several thousand to 12,700.00 per annum. With massive rates increases on top of that, I won't be retiring anytime soon. Retirees work into 80s, 90s with ‘insufficient’ Super and snowballing living costs https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350218070/retirees-work-8...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

The new Government again deciding they know the right thing and damn any pesky evidence. Study on the effectiveness of school lunches show it works- including dropping truancy rates,. I am shocked that research backs up the opinions of people working on the sector and not David Seymours rhetoric ht...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: the Chink in the Chiefs Armour
Replies: 19
Views: 982

Re: the Chink in the Chiefs Armour

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by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Gee , maybe you need to look at modern political cycles , two terms is the norm whilst three is exceptional . Hope that you are enjoying the shit show in front of you at the moment . Luxon is without doubt the weakest PM we’ve had since …. Jack Marshall ? Rowling. Bill English for me. the theme the...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2318

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Dolphins cynically trading on their unearned positive public image. That has quite a lot of support on Twitter, along with poor, misunderstood Russell... About time. Dolphins and Pandas have been given an easy ride for too long. The tide is turning https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9fcHzDxZcLo/maxresdefault.j...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2318

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Dolphins cynically trading on their unearned positive public image.
by Mr Mike
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

She makes for some interesting opinions.

“Chloe is the Jacinda we wish Jacinda was.”
by Mr Mike
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Reading these oil and gas exchanges is hurting my eyes.
by Mr Mike
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819370

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Trump stirring shite with made up stories. Nothing new, but when a recipe works... https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/16/politics/donald-trump-congo-release-prisoners-immigration/index.html I was born in the Congo Republic.... but didn't spend time in jail there. Echos of the Mariel Boatlift. NPR had a po...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

"This war memorial honours NZ soldiers who fought the Islamic Turks to protect NZ and keep us free. What an insult to now chant an Islamic prayer there. They didn't fight for this! They fought for God, for King, and for country." I'd also point out they lost that particular battle, badly. Actually ...
by Mr Mike
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456139

Re: NZ Politics Thread

"This war memorial honours NZ soldiers who fought the Islamic Turks to protect NZ and keep us free. What an insult to now chant an Islamic prayer there. They didn't fight for this! They fought for God, for King, and for country." I'd also point out they lost that particular battle, badly. Actually ...
by Mr Mike
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rankings - Italy move above Oz
Replies: 18
Views: 891

Re: World Rankings - Italy move above Oz

Italy up to 8, Australia now 9th.
by Mr Mike
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?
Replies: 855
Views: 10534

Re: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?

“We play, we play”. Great attitude from the ref.
by Mr Mike
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Razor's first press conference
Replies: 225
Views: 22936

Re: Razor's first press conference

You must be absolutely desperate if you're trolling the results of meaningless pre-season friendlies now. Both teams played 13 man benches FFS, closer to a training run than a professional game :lol: I see the Sharks are still propping up the bottom of the URC table. Crusaders has become NZ Sharks ...