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by deadduck
Fri Mar 14, 2014 3:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: NZ Election year fun and frivolity thread

Don'y worry folks nothing to see here - 'She was not endorsing, she was promoting...' Ministers of the crown simply can't do this sort of thing - period. It is an act of incredible arrogance/entitlement and no small mistake. Anyone that's ever worked in a start up knows that there are often people ...
by deadduck
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: NZ Election year fun and frivolity thread

Well no, because according to the people who actually audit these things she didn't break any rules.
by deadduck
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: NZ Election year fun and frivolity thread

I don't really care about what she did either, I just like seeing her getting humbled for once. We get orders directly from her office at my work and she isn't well liked :D . Ha. Yeah. Collins is pretty unlikeable and seeing her taken down a peg or two is a delight. I can't understand how people t...
by deadduck
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: NZ Election year fun and frivolity thread

Maybe I am just from another planet but I fail to see the harm in what Collins did. I really couldn't care less if a Minister has an interest in a company they endorse overseas provided that company isn't doing anything dodgy itself. I wish our Ministers would spend more time when overseas helping ...
by deadduck
Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Afganistan - what ultimately has been achieved ?
Replies: 27
Views: 2702

Re: Afganistan - what ultimately has been achieved ?

Osama was killed in Pakistan. Although you could argue that he had run out of places to hide after the US had bunker busted every single cave in Afghanistan.
by deadduck
Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gregor Paul: Hammett is the antichrist and eats babies
Replies: 24
Views: 2595

Re: Gregor Paul: Hammett is the antichrist and eats babies

enzedder01 wrote:Hurricanes have had 2 games in Safferland and one against last years finalists. That is a bloody hard start for any side.

Have some faith


It's not the results but the manner of the losses that's the problem.
by deadduck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

Her husband and her have no close business relationship with the company then ? They do, that's not in dispute. No potential personal gain or interest in the companies success ? The question is not whether she has a vested interest in the company's success, the question is whether her actions had a...
by deadduck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

This is the next bottom feeder in the cross hairs: http://thestandard.org.nz/amy-adams-has-some-explaining-to-do/ The removal of democratically elected council members of ECAN and the replacement with Nact toady to facilitate the fast tracking of water theft for the direct benefit of Nat supporters...
by deadduck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

eugenius wrote:So why exactly has Collins even been given warning by Key then ?

Honestly DD.

Because she's bringing negative press to the party in an election year.
by deadduck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

I can't really see her positions as Minister for Justice, ACC and Ethnic Affairs coming in handy when determining whether or not milk tastes nice and I doubt a single person in China would be swayed by her opinion when it came to marketing the product. Begs the question of why Orivida used her endo...
by deadduck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdecztvMgiw#t=369 That's a typical politican's speech, full of half truths, spurious links and outright lies. He ends up alleging that the entire purpose of her $36,000 trip to China was to visit this office. The man has no credibility. There's been a lot said about c...
by deadduck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

The basic standard I hold Ministers to is that they behave like a reasonable person would. I believe a reasonable person, if on a government trip to China, might arrange to visit the offices of people she knew personally and had personal relationships with. I believe a reasonable if offered a glass ...
by deadduck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

I don't believe she endorsed anything. She said some milk tasted pleasant when she tasted some during an office visit to a company she is associated with. I think it was reasonable for her to visit the office given she happened to be in town on other business. They put what she said on their website...
by deadduck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

Someone needs to investigate the obvious collusion between Grant Robertson and Patrick Gower. Honestly I can't believe that this non-story is the lead headline on 3 news two nights in a row. It entirely revolves around her going to dinner, and complementing the taste of some milk which was then used...
by deadduck
Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The state of New Zealand coaching
Replies: 69
Views: 6105

Re: The state of New Zealand coaching

Riiight, and I think we should also credit Smith for all of Rennie's coaching success prior to starting at the Chiefs. :nod: You mean age group grade?? He was the last Wellington coach to win the NPC. In fact he has won the NPC in his first year and the Super rugby comp in his first year. The thing...
by deadduck
Sat Mar 08, 2014 2:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Let's hope this isn't the next major air disaster
Replies: 1284
Views: 91539

Re: Let's hope this isn't the next major air disaster

They've diverted to Teletubby funtime land?
by deadduck
Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES v BRUMBIES — R4 2014 SR Official Match Thread
Replies: 264
Views: 22766

Re: HURRICANES v BRUMBIES — R4 2014 SR Official Match Thread

Perenara is a bit of a canary. When he plays well the Canes do well but when he tries to do too much himself his game and the Canes' game turns to shit.
by deadduck
Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

Brash definitely played the race card but that line of policy ended with his leadership yet the Nats continued to surge, in fact Key has probably worked harder than any National leader at bringing the country together
by deadduck
Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES v BRUMBIES — R4 2014 SR Official Match Thread
Replies: 264
Views: 22766

Re: HURRICANES v BRUMBIES — R4 2014 SR Official Match Thread

Someone at the next game needs to put a camera on Scwhalger all match and present Hammett with the evidence.. Why is he in the lineup? He's done nothing except give away a penalty and pretend to tackle. Useless fudge. And Schwalger too.
by deadduck
Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES v BRUMBIES — R4 2014 SR Official Match Thread
Replies: 264
Views: 22766

Re: Hurricanes will lose

Nah bro. When Toomaga-Allen and A. Savea come on the game will change. Mark Hammett is keeping his trumps up his sleeve.
At least I hope that's his rationale for keeping the fat fudge Schwalger on the park so long
by deadduck
Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

slow wing wrote:
SecretAgentMan wrote:Oh, for a credible opposition... :(
Russel and Metiria say "hi".


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The populace carry on walking assuming they were talking to themselves...
by deadduck
Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

Oh, for a credible opposition... :( Agreed. No matter who's in Government, and regardless of if you support them or not, we're always better off with a strong opposition to keep them on their toes. That's the only possible explanation for the existence of the modern Labour Party. Nobody knows (let ...
by deadduck
Thu Mar 06, 2014 4:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51877
Views: 3454509

Re: Can anyone trust David Cunliffe ?

Any politician who thinks the best way to get people to trust him is to grow a villainous beard isn't fit to lead a country.
by deadduck
Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mark Hammett - I changed culture of Canes
Replies: 137
Views: 8679

Re: Mark Hammett - I changed culture of Canes

I imagine there'll be a vacant head coach spot at the Crusaders after Blackadder gets sacked
by deadduck
Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: List of pet of peeves. submit yours here. I'll start
Replies: 1605
Views: 198653

Re: List of pet of peeves. submit yours here. I'll start

Women who take the weekly shop through the self scanning checkout.
by deadduck
Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

True Blue wrote:Sodhi really is too raw for test cricket. Do we not have any other more experienced spinners?

In NZ cricket, "more experienced" is code for "proven failures".

Unless you want to go back to guys like Bruce Martin and Jeetan Patel, Sodhi is the best prospect.
by deadduck
Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

Why would you enforce the follow on after only 20 overs bowled in the day, in warm humid and swinging conditions. This has to rate up there as one of the worst decisions. Unfortunately McCullum makes decisions like this regularly. Hopefully these two batsman knuckle down and post a decent score. Lo...
by deadduck
Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

The positive thing about setting a gettable target is that India won't turtle. Too often captains set the target as unattainable and teams don't bother chasing.
by deadduck
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

2 down all still going to plan for McCullum :blush:

Rutherford is quickly using up all his chances
by deadduck
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

Big mistake IMO. We shall see. We should win either way, but I remember back to 12 months ago when we had Monty Panesar bat out the final over FFS. With the amount of time left (254 overs), that won't be happening here. Let the bowlers have a rest and keep them in the field for a while. They'd prob...
by deadduck
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

Big mistake IMO. We shall see. We should win either way, but I remember back to 12 months ago when we had Monty Panesar bat out the final over FFS. So England were 9 down, way behind, NZ had the game there for the winning, yet you think it was the WRONG decision to bat again? The right decision was...
by deadduck
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

enzedder01 wrote:Perfect bowling conditions - I would be prepared to take advantage of that (or do we have to make sure it gets to 5 days to maximise income :P )
The cloud might lift and turn it into ideal batting conditions.
by deadduck
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

Pretty weak effort by India today .

Looks like NZ are going to bat.
by deadduck
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

Mark Richardson at the ground suggesting there's enough in the overhead conditions today to put India back in against a new ball.
by deadduck
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

They won't put India back in. NZ will want India to bat last.
by deadduck
Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

I think the umpire made a poor decision there. There's no way he picked up the slight touch on the thumb, and gave it out based on the main deviation which was off the helmet. He's lucky the technology vindicates his decision but Kohli can feel a little bit hard done by as there was a ton of doubt. ...
by deadduck
Thu Feb 06, 2014 6:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test
Replies: 604
Views: 65360

Re: Cricket: NZ Black Caps v Overrated Indians First Test

karahi wrote:Over rate seems pretty slow.
They did start late
by deadduck
Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Christchurch in Pictures - Official 13th= best thread!
Replies: 4900
Views: 559491

Re: Christchurch in Pictures - Now with spoilered NSFW ish b

I've had plenty of beers at the Staff Club. It's a nice place. And the aforementioned Ilam Gardens are indeed nice. Here are some pictures I took many years ago when I was a student http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/deadduck/2005_0919snows0048.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/deadduck...
by deadduck
Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kiwis looking at changing their flag.
Replies: 428
Views: 45160

Re: Kiwis looking at changing their flag.

SecretAgentMan wrote:
deadduck wrote:What about something like this

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But with a completely black background and a skull instead of stars. :nod:

Like this?
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by deadduck
Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kiwis looking at changing their flag.
Replies: 428
Views: 45160

Re: Kiwis looking at changing their flag.

What about something like this

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Or, with fewer colours

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