Some papers which I open have unrelenting support for the Israeli movement. Many New Zealand media outlets mistakenly lend their support to the Palestine/Gaza movement. Is it more favourable to support one or the other? It really depends on who you have more sympathy for.
Israel has every right to defend itself against rockets and missiles. Pacifistic people would be able to relate to such an ordeal. How frightening would it be if your neighbourhoods were bombarded by air strikes? It would be even more horrific if your own Government says "we're not going to defend ourselves." This happens to be Israel's main position. The hysterically fascist Hamas movement repeatedly finds reasons to launch massive counter strikes against Israel.
With that said, I do not see Israel as an innocent lamb either. Their exercise of extreme brutality on many Palestinian people is not justifiable. Countless arrests are made on suspected terrorists, most of whom have not been given a fair trial to defend themselves. If the war is as simple as a fight over a piece of land, Israel is often exerting their superiority unfairly, using a powerful Military to establish a presence which is often overbearing and domineering.
Get over yourself Mr. Mckellen
Ian Mckellen is a fine actor, best known for his portrayal as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Altogether, his career has spanned over four decades. Despite his amazing on screen presence, his off screen ramblings are anything but amazing. His criticism of Mr. Slippery's "gay red top" remarks are rather odd. While it is strange to have a Prime Minister using teenage jargon, what's more amazing is Mr. Mckellen, in his rather annoying, politically correct manner, warning Mr. Key to watch his language.
I know several homosexuals. Each of them got put forth this question from me: Did you get offended by the Prime Minister's "gay red top," comment? Each one dismissed it as unoffensive. If a radio DJ were to use "retard" to describe somebody they met overseas in a bar, would all people actually suffering from mental retardation feel personally attacked? Unlikely.
Ian Mckellen ought to get over himself. The use of the word is not belittling to a homosexual person in any shape or form. The homosexual community claimed the word 'gay' for themselves. It is a rather ambiguous word, which thanks to freedom of speech, people can use in any way the please.
Jon Bridges=motivation squared
Jon Bridges, a comedian, television producer, as well as an enthusiastic cyclist launched his book 'Easy Rider.' I was fortunate enough to go to the book launch and meet with Jon. He is a very passionate man, who makes very good company. Anyone looking for inspiration to begin cycling or just to get motivated ought to read his rather charming book.
Thursday 22 November 2012
Saturday 17 November 2012
Party politicking and some other issues
I don't see much of a future for David Shearer. As sympathetic as some Labour party loyalists may be to his scratchy party policies, he doesn't have much of a chance. His leadership is much like Phil Goff's. Too much hot air, nothing too intelligent to say and not enough of an intellect to outsmart Mr. Slippery.
Shearer was voted in as the Labour Party leader after another electoral defeat in the 2011 election. It was hoped Labour would embrace Shearer's different approach to politics, so that left wing voters could be optimistic about 2014's election chances. To date, it has been to no avail. Shearer can clap his hand over his mouth in disgust at slip ups which Mr. Key has had. Acting surprised means very little in politics. Good delivery seems to be the most important way of getting in to office (sadly). Gone are those days where delivering good results determined one's political future.
National will likely win the next election, forming a coalition with NZ First, as well as the Conservative party (who are quickly gaining the support of disillusioned voters from National and Labour). After National's third tirade in office concludes, a Labour/Green coalition will seize power, introducing "green taxes" alongside squandered spending. Something which their voters find out too late is how domineering such policies are. These days, people who question the Green party's motives are met with scorn. Bring it on. The whole man made climate change farce has proven to be nothing more than a totalitarian control method. Unemployment benefits place's a person's entire livelihood on the state, who can eliminate or reduce these payments at any time.
New Zealand beneficiaries need not worry. National's spending on handouts has increased, despite having prepared a "zero budget." Although New Zealand politics is among the least corrupt, constant ramblings, alongside radical career saving moves has left everyone with a centre wing party, a left wing party and a radical left wing party. Conservatives can be optimistic. Their party is gaining a loyal support group (like the Green Party did in its early days) simply by standing true to policies which they believe will better society.
Don't be surprised if the Greens and Conservatives gain an increased number of votes in the next election. Then again, don't expect a high number of people to even turn up to vote for the next election. Why vote for someone you can't trust?
Going to Doha in true Green style
The ongoing talk about man man climate change continues, with a youth delegate being flown to Doha to enter talks with other nations. What exactly any of these representatives how to achieve remains a complete mystery. Unless each of them travels in an paddle boat to the delegation, they've immediately contributed to "climate change," unless someone makes an original contribution, no one is likely to give them any attention.
Some contributors have been critical of the skepticism which this blog has viewed on climate change being man made. Well, perhaps they'd like to give a reasonable answer as to why the world was warmer during the Middle Ages then it was now. As far as most scientists can see, people were not melting, polar bears weren't going extinct, island nations weren't drowning in seawater and climate extremes weren't threatening species.
***Before the end of the month, there shall be another article on Alcohol. As it stands, this blog already has two posts on the issue. Studies by Massey University show how people now drink with an intention to get drunk fast. Later on this month, a discussion will be up here and on Getfrank.co.nz.***
There has been an outcry over the rather unfortunate death of the woman who died in Ireland after being refused an abortion. While it is indeed very sad she and her unborn child were killed, a lot of the lax abortion laws lead to the premature deaths of many innocent children who are denied the right to life on earth. Many, like this rather rude blogger http://denisneedshair.blogspot.co.nz/2012/11/why-your-religion-has-no-right-to-put.html, look to dehumanise the unborn child by calling it a Fetus and saying it is nothing more than a blob of jelly. Abortion should only be reserved for exceptional circumstances like rape and if the mother's life is in danger.
Those who want to see what an aborted baby looks like can find some pictures here. *Warning The following pictures are very graphic and discretion is heavily advised.*
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=709&tbm=isch&tbnid=ckVINo3pvRkLgM:&imgrefurl=http://ronabbass.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/aborted-baby-fetal-cells-used-as-food-flavour-enhancers-pepsi-shareholders-opposed/&docid=fnKZSKLvZUghnM&imgurl=http://ronabbass.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/aborted-fetus.jpg&w=450&h=376&ei=YkyoUKauNYTmmAXizIHYDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=369&vpy=142&dur=1114&hovh=205&hovw=246&tx=180&ty=149&sig=104751906727083103793&page=1&tbnh=131&tbnw=158&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:71
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=709&tbm=isch&tbnid=tukAjB1u89RZ3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.morelove.in/index.php%3Fid%3D112&docid=UEUKnjXVqu_E4M&imgurl=http://www.morelove.in/images/Abort73_com%252520%252520Abortion%252520Pictures1_files/abortion-08-01.jpg&w=584&h=438&ei=YkyoUKauNYTmmAXizIHYDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=817&vpy=231&dur=2026&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=145&ty=75&sig=104751906727083103793&page=2&tbnh=138&tbnw=191&start=20&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:28,s:0,i:157
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=709&tbm=isch&tbnid=ldvX9n528KnN8M:&imgrefurl=http://www.stopstericycle.com/2011/06/20/medical-waste-giant-stericycle-responsible-for-illegal-dumping-of-aborted-babies-in-texas/&docid=FUtSAH7cFxgvjM&imgurl=http://www.stopstericycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/baby6.jpg&w=288&h=396&ei=YkyoUKauNYTmmAXizIHYDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=541&vpy=214&dur=239&hovh=263&hovw=191&tx=93&ty=143&sig=104751906727083103793&page=2&tbnh=141&tbnw=92&start=20&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:43,s:0,i:202
Shearer was voted in as the Labour Party leader after another electoral defeat in the 2011 election. It was hoped Labour would embrace Shearer's different approach to politics, so that left wing voters could be optimistic about 2014's election chances. To date, it has been to no avail. Shearer can clap his hand over his mouth in disgust at slip ups which Mr. Key has had. Acting surprised means very little in politics. Good delivery seems to be the most important way of getting in to office (sadly). Gone are those days where delivering good results determined one's political future.
National will likely win the next election, forming a coalition with NZ First, as well as the Conservative party (who are quickly gaining the support of disillusioned voters from National and Labour). After National's third tirade in office concludes, a Labour/Green coalition will seize power, introducing "green taxes" alongside squandered spending. Something which their voters find out too late is how domineering such policies are. These days, people who question the Green party's motives are met with scorn. Bring it on. The whole man made climate change farce has proven to be nothing more than a totalitarian control method. Unemployment benefits place's a person's entire livelihood on the state, who can eliminate or reduce these payments at any time.
New Zealand beneficiaries need not worry. National's spending on handouts has increased, despite having prepared a "zero budget." Although New Zealand politics is among the least corrupt, constant ramblings, alongside radical career saving moves has left everyone with a centre wing party, a left wing party and a radical left wing party. Conservatives can be optimistic. Their party is gaining a loyal support group (like the Green Party did in its early days) simply by standing true to policies which they believe will better society.
Don't be surprised if the Greens and Conservatives gain an increased number of votes in the next election. Then again, don't expect a high number of people to even turn up to vote for the next election. Why vote for someone you can't trust?
Going to Doha in true Green style
The ongoing talk about man man climate change continues, with a youth delegate being flown to Doha to enter talks with other nations. What exactly any of these representatives how to achieve remains a complete mystery. Unless each of them travels in an paddle boat to the delegation, they've immediately contributed to "climate change," unless someone makes an original contribution, no one is likely to give them any attention.
Some contributors have been critical of the skepticism which this blog has viewed on climate change being man made. Well, perhaps they'd like to give a reasonable answer as to why the world was warmer during the Middle Ages then it was now. As far as most scientists can see, people were not melting, polar bears weren't going extinct, island nations weren't drowning in seawater and climate extremes weren't threatening species.
***Before the end of the month, there shall be another article on Alcohol. As it stands, this blog already has two posts on the issue. Studies by Massey University show how people now drink with an intention to get drunk fast. Later on this month, a discussion will be up here and on Getfrank.co.nz.***
There has been an outcry over the rather unfortunate death of the woman who died in Ireland after being refused an abortion. While it is indeed very sad she and her unborn child were killed, a lot of the lax abortion laws lead to the premature deaths of many innocent children who are denied the right to life on earth. Many, like this rather rude blogger http://denisneedshair.blogspot.co.nz/2012/11/why-your-religion-has-no-right-to-put.html, look to dehumanise the unborn child by calling it a Fetus and saying it is nothing more than a blob of jelly. Abortion should only be reserved for exceptional circumstances like rape and if the mother's life is in danger.
Those who want to see what an aborted baby looks like can find some pictures here. *Warning The following pictures are very graphic and discretion is heavily advised.*
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=709&tbm=isch&tbnid=ckVINo3pvRkLgM:&imgrefurl=http://ronabbass.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/aborted-baby-fetal-cells-used-as-food-flavour-enhancers-pepsi-shareholders-opposed/&docid=fnKZSKLvZUghnM&imgurl=http://ronabbass.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/aborted-fetus.jpg&w=450&h=376&ei=YkyoUKauNYTmmAXizIHYDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=369&vpy=142&dur=1114&hovh=205&hovw=246&tx=180&ty=149&sig=104751906727083103793&page=1&tbnh=131&tbnw=158&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:71
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=709&tbm=isch&tbnid=tukAjB1u89RZ3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.morelove.in/index.php%3Fid%3D112&docid=UEUKnjXVqu_E4M&imgurl=http://www.morelove.in/images/Abort73_com%252520%252520Abortion%252520Pictures1_files/abortion-08-01.jpg&w=584&h=438&ei=YkyoUKauNYTmmAXizIHYDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=817&vpy=231&dur=2026&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=145&ty=75&sig=104751906727083103793&page=2&tbnh=138&tbnw=191&start=20&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:28,s:0,i:157
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=709&tbm=isch&tbnid=ldvX9n528KnN8M:&imgrefurl=http://www.stopstericycle.com/2011/06/20/medical-waste-giant-stericycle-responsible-for-illegal-dumping-of-aborted-babies-in-texas/&docid=FUtSAH7cFxgvjM&imgurl=http://www.stopstericycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/baby6.jpg&w=288&h=396&ei=YkyoUKauNYTmmAXizIHYDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=541&vpy=214&dur=239&hovh=263&hovw=191&tx=93&ty=143&sig=104751906727083103793&page=2&tbnh=141&tbnw=92&start=20&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:43,s:0,i:202
Tuesday 13 November 2012
A fifteen story building of immorality
Only in dingy murky cities like Las Vegas can you expect to find the most abject immorality swarming around every corner. The foul dust of lies and deceit moves around from person to person. It was the setting of the highly overrated Hangover movie. Now it seems that New Zealand is making a move to eclipse Las Vegas measuring stick for vulgar taste by building a fifteen story brothel within the central business district. It's a proposal which has been put forth by the Chow brothers, two men intent on cheapening sexual intimacy , constructing a building almost everyone will be ashamed to point out to overseas tourists.
Previously, it would seem like a moral outrage to condemn such an institution. But it is a timely reminder of 21st century life where people wish to believe they are able to do anything without being judged. As it stands, New Zealand paved the way for the entire country promoting legal prostitution. All of this courtesy of a politically correct Labour government. For the prostitution bill, you can thank one Dillon Barnett, who ought to be pushed hard to go speak as passionately to young children about the bill as he did in parliament. Maybe then he'd start to ask whether it was worthwhile promoting such a bill.
EPO, testosterone? No they're just caffeine pills
What a humorous little spectacle it is seeing Lance Armstrong continue to deny doping, despite the massive 250 page report. After reading the report, which includes testimony from former teammates, doctors, alongside ex-wives, you'd be incredulous to think Armstrong could have won any of his seven titles clean. A recent post of him lying on the couch next to his seven yellow jerseys is a rather ineffective "up yours USADA." Amazing what a bullying, confrontational, dreamer personality can achieve.
***If Hekia Parata ever thinks before speaking, New Zealand's spasmodic restructuring wouldn't be so disastrous. The closure of special schools around the country will increase stress levels among the children who once attended them, the worried parents and the anxious teachers. She certainly didn't consult with any families before making this decision.***
Previously, it would seem like a moral outrage to condemn such an institution. But it is a timely reminder of 21st century life where people wish to believe they are able to do anything without being judged. As it stands, New Zealand paved the way for the entire country promoting legal prostitution. All of this courtesy of a politically correct Labour government. For the prostitution bill, you can thank one Dillon Barnett, who ought to be pushed hard to go speak as passionately to young children about the bill as he did in parliament. Maybe then he'd start to ask whether it was worthwhile promoting such a bill.
EPO, testosterone? No they're just caffeine pills
What a humorous little spectacle it is seeing Lance Armstrong continue to deny doping, despite the massive 250 page report. After reading the report, which includes testimony from former teammates, doctors, alongside ex-wives, you'd be incredulous to think Armstrong could have won any of his seven titles clean. A recent post of him lying on the couch next to his seven yellow jerseys is a rather ineffective "up yours USADA." Amazing what a bullying, confrontational, dreamer personality can achieve.
***If Hekia Parata ever thinks before speaking, New Zealand's spasmodic restructuring wouldn't be so disastrous. The closure of special schools around the country will increase stress levels among the children who once attended them, the worried parents and the anxious teachers. She certainly didn't consult with any families before making this decision.***