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Speaker: The Ultimate Flip-Flop

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  • Russell Brown,

    The first paragraph of Fran O'Sullivan's column today:

    The list of National's economic policy flip-flops has now grown so big that it's tempting to wonder if John Key is auditioning to be Helen Clark in drag

    Quite spooky really.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • Don Christie,

    I see Fran has taken to announcing National policy

    There are a number of areas ripe for the plucking: for instance the delivery of NZ Trade and Enterprise programmes offshore could be made contestable so that private sector operators could bid.

    Say what!!?

    Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 1645 posts Report Reply

  • Stephen,

    *ahem* BA-haha!

    Auckland • Since Apr 2008 • 47 posts Report Reply

  • David Cormack,

    Won't John have to wait for David Cameron to do this first before he can?

    Suburbia, Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 218 posts Report Reply

  • Paul Campbell,

    "When questioned later Mr Key pointed out that his party had always supported cuts in government, and that Bill would be next ...."

    Dunedin • Since Nov 2006 • 2623 posts Report Reply

  • simon g,

    What does John Key stand for?

    Having a piss.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 1333 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    Quite spooky really.

    Wait a mo', you mean The Herald isn't the propaganda arm of the National Socialists after all? Bugger. Meanwhile, I thought Fran O'Sullivan was some hag-ridden Rogernome whose columns were worth using as bum-wipe in your favourite long drop...

    John Key has announced the adoption of yet another flagship Labour policy – having a female leader. In a one-page policy briefing released today he stated that under a National government he would undergo gender realignment to have what it takes to lead the Country.

    Simon: You need to start checking your mail too. Haven't you gotten the memo that in an 'October surprise' Agent Key is going to pull the strap-on out of his pants, rip off the latex mask and reveal that he's really...

    Ruth Richardson. At least Fran got the 'drag' bit right.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • Paul Campbell,

    actually I think it will be January, and a bit like "The Crying Game" ....

    Dunedin • Since Nov 2006 • 2623 posts Report Reply

  • giovanni tiso,

    Wait a mo', you mean The Herald isn't the propaganda arm of the National Socialists after all? Bugger.

    Now that part 2 of the Herald's unauthorised hand job is over and done with, and yes it was just as embarassing as the first, it's good to see that you're sticking to your guns.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report Reply

  • Stanley Pointen,

    Georgina Beyer mark two? They were both 'hookers' before entering Parliament, remember. JK did say"'whatever it takes"! Problem is JK changes his mind so often, the surgeons would need to be on permanent stand-by.

    Auckland • Since May 2008 • 26 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    Now that part 2 of the Herald's unauthorised hand job is over and done with, and yes it was just as embarassing as the first, it's good to see that you're sticking to your guns.

    Well, giovanni, I wish I could reciprocate but that would be ever so slightly dishonest.

    Georgina Beyer mark two? They were both 'hookers' before entering Parliament, remember. JK did say"'whatever it takes"! Problem is JK changes his mind so often, the surgeons would need to be on permanent stand-by.

    Stanley: The auditions for Kiwiblog Idiot are next door. Though you might have better luck if you work up a few verses of "Hullen Klark is a barren, ugly dyke in a sham marriage -- not a real woman at all".

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • Kyle Matthews,

    "Where does money for this procedure come from? Either you've got to borrow for the cut - which we've always said is crazy - or you are heavily pruning existing Labour Government spending."

    lol. Mr Pound brought the funny.

    Since Nov 2006 • 6243 posts Report Reply

  • giovanni tiso,

    Well, giovanni, I wish I could reciprocate but that would be ever so slightly dishonest.

    Not sure where you're going there. But I find your litany of "look, you idiots, this proves that the Herald is unbiased", as if any of us had ever claimed that the paper was actively colluding or had pledged 100% positive coverage of the great leader, more than a little disingenous. The odd critical editorial, the occasional moment of sanity from Ms O'Sullivan doesn't a balanced coverage make.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    Giovanni:

    My (oft' and loudly expressed) position on The Herald isn't that it is politically biased, but that it's thick as the muck in the Augean stables and nowhere near as useful. Myself, I think that's a perfectly good reason not to renew the household sub when it expires in a couple of months.

    Hey, you (and many others around these parts) think it's a kid's show made up of Tory sock puppets. The wingnuts on the right are equally convinced it's a coven of tree-hugging, bone-wearing PC Commie dykes.

    Everyone in entitled to their own opinions, just don't expect me to share them.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • giovanni tiso,

    Everyone in entitled to their own opinions

    Laudable position except that you reduce everyone's opinion but yours to the following:

    you (and many others around these parts) think it's a kid's show made up of Tory sock puppets. The wingnuts on the right are equally convinced it's a coven of tree-hugging, bone-wearing PC Commie dykes

    and that's, you know, dishonest.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report Reply

  • Sacha,

    Whatever the outcome, it will be communicated by staging a very long walk.

    Rofflenui

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    and that's, you know, dishonest.

    Oh, come on, Giovanni. That's, you know, disingenuous.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • giovanni tiso,

    <quote>Oh, come on, Giovanni. That's, you know, disingenuous.</quiote>

    Expletive deleted, Craig.
    And a good day to you.

    Lovely post, Simon.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    Expletive deleted, Craig.
    And a good day to you.

    Lovely post, Simon.

    Yes Lovely funny, although I see it's brought the friendliest comments out already.Goes down well with the coffee.And, I do like Simon G's one:)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • George Darroch,

    Rofflenui

    Lolnui, that is a great coinage!

    WLG • Since Nov 2006 • 2264 posts Report Reply

  • Jonty,

    <There are a number of areas ripe for the plucking: for instance the delivery of NZ Trade and Enterprise programmes offshore could be made contestable so that private sector operators could bid.>

    Halliburton did that in Iraq (though without the contestability) -- quite profitable I believe?

    Katikati • Since Mar 2007 • 102 posts Report Reply

  • Sacha,

    Welcome-nui :)

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    It is quite a turnaround for Mr Key, who has previously not been known to favour becoming a woman,

    With Lyndsay Soper in General Debate in Parliament today, her last sentence should make it into Hansaard. This suggested that she had been reading here at some time this morning and announced John Keys possible upcoming operation:)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Judy Spencer,

    Actually, Sofie, I had a mouthful of tea when I started reading this thread and had to rush outside.

    Go to the top of the class ya all.

    Laugh Out Loud funny.

    Key could keep his nose on standby if he changes his mind.

    Auckland • Since Feb 2008 • 23 posts Report Reply

  • Suze Vermeer,

    Simon P
    A cutting wit. Made my morning.

    Sacha
    Love rofflenui. Request permission to use it , and variations (lolnui) henceforth.

    Wellington • Since Jul 2008 • 29 posts Report Reply

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