Posts by Steve Barnes
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In my POV, which I have to admit is quite often totally out of whack with most people on this planet, this is a case of who reaps the “Spoils of War”.
In many respects the effects of a civil disaster are little different from the ravages of war, people lose their homes, their families, security and possessions.
The big difference is the fact that there is no enemy, so, we invent one. There is no fight, so, we find one. It’s a blame thing.
In a Western Civilisation there is much value put on property, even your home is considered property, a foreign concept to a Nomad and what do you use most of your home for? your possessions. Surely, when a society finds itself in a difficult situation it would be better to be able to take what you need to help yourself and those around you, your family has no food and the Supermarket has no windows, what do you do?
The answer depends on what you value the most, your family or the concept of ownership and the rule of law.
I can only see it as stupid that at a time of civil disaster the main effort is put on controlling the people rather than organising them, that all of a sudden you are not only deprived of your property but also your freedom and you’re damned if you needed something from the supermarket.
So, who reaps the “Spoils of War”?
Silly question really.
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Hard News: Angry and thrilled about Arie, in reply to chris,
anyone found in the red zone without the new pass will be detained by the police.Residents living in the cordoned areas and the red zone can continue to use photographic ID and proof of address at the checkpoints closest to their home.
Sounds like Northern Ireland in the seventies.
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Cracker: Another Capital Idea..., in reply to Rik,
“let’s tax the rich”. What I have asked in the past (and got nowhere with) is what is the definition of rich?
Enough.
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National will do what they always do, let the "free Market" sort it all out. Can't you just feel that invisible hand between your butt cheeks?.
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Hard News: Angry and thrilled about Arie, in reply to Craig Ranapia,
This is a serious question and I’m truly not trolling for a fight, Steve, but what do you expect Collins to do? Engage in blatant, direct and (I believe) illegal ministerial interference in Police operational matters by picking up the phone and ordering Erasmus to drop the case?
I think it may have been the other way round, who, if anybody, told Police HQ to deny diversion?
Ms. Collins nasty tongue spat out a vicious wish on the night.
We may never know for sure but the Ministers refusal to "come clean" with the real meaning of her wish leans against the same lamp-post as the police refusal to see anything but red... -
Up Front: P.A. Story, in reply to Ian Dalziel,
<edit> sigh, this pales before the offerings above… nice work folks </edit>
I, for one, welcome the pun-ative Le Quiff actions of the Dalzealander and his majik stylussss...
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Hard News: Angry and thrilled about Arie, in reply to Sacha,
Do you really believe after seeing that tv story that Arie is gagging for a court case?
Not Arie, his brand new Pro Bono lawyer, Jonathan Eaton.
Eaton, who has conducted compensation bids before, said there were several hurdles to overcome before a claimant gained compensation.
Perhaps we will see a minister of the crown resign over this, someone put the hard word on Police HQ.
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How Digital Detectives Deciphered Stuxnet, the Most Menacing Malware in History
Fascinating stuff, well for a geek, hAxXoR p0r9 -
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Diversion can only be offered after a guilty plea and Voorkamp changed his plea to not guilty. The reason for the not guilty plea was, imho, to force a trial so the police have to pay the consequences for Arie's treatment, 11 days in jail, it's a lawyers game now.
The Police could have just dropped the charges and it may have just gone away if it weren't for those pesky ministers of police, yes, Judith Collins, who still hasn't replied to my eMail requesting an explanation about her "In Jail with a Cell Mate" remark.
Fuck up from day one...