• Rich will approve of this

    From Gordon@21:1/5 to All on Sat Apr 15 21:51:02 2023
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.

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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Gordon on Sat Apr 15 22:57:14 2023
    Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote >him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, for some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and Waititi and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to Tony on Sat Apr 15 17:30:26 2023
    On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:57:16 AM UTC+12, Tony wrote:
    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.
    Wonder if cutting MP salary's and paying them by attendance would help. Plus drop MP golden handshake superannuation at the same time. Then we'd get more doing the job because they care rather than for the exorbitant returns...

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  • From morrisseybreen@gmail.com@21:1/5 to John Bowes on Mon Apr 17 03:29:45 2023
    On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 12:30:27 PM UTC+12, John Bowes wrote:
    On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:57:16 AM UTC+12, Tony wrote:
    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.
    Wonder if cutting MP salary's and paying them by attendance would help. Plus drop MP golden handshake superannuation at the same time. Then we'd get more doing the job because they care rather than for the exorbitant returns...

    You'd lose all the ACT bludgers and most of National. Which would be a good thing.

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  • From morrisseybreen@gmail.com@21:1/5 to Tony on Mon Apr 17 03:27:26 2023
    On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:57:16 AM UTC+12, Tony wrote:
    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past.

    No there are not, Tony, you old liar. You know perfectly well that National AKA the Nasty Party has a shameful record of racists (Brash, John Slater, Jenny Shipley) rorters (Bill English, John Banks), rotters (Hamish Walker, Andrew Falloon), rooters (
    John Collinge, Jami-Lee Ross), wannabe rooters/sex pests (Chris Bishop), rioters (Uffindell, Shane Ardern) and really retrograde rapscallions. Only one organization comes close to the National Party for sheer unattractiveness and foulness---and that's
    the ACT cult.


    Politics, for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to morriss...@gmail.com on Mon Apr 17 04:53:44 2023
    On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:27:28 PM UTC+12, morriss...@gmail.com wrote:
    On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:57:16 AM UTC+12, Tony wrote:
    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past.
    No there are not, Tony, you old liar. You know perfectly well that National AKA the Nasty Party has a shameful record of racists (Brash, John Slater, Jenny Shipley) rorters (Bill English, John Banks), rotters (Hamish Walker, Andrew Falloon), rooters (
    John Collinge, Jami-Lee Ross), wannabe rooters/sex pests (Chris Bishop), rioters (Uffindell, Shane Ardern) and really retrograde rapscallions. Only one organization comes close to the National Party for sheer unattractiveness and foulness---and that's
    the ACT cult.

    Whereas you Breen only have a long record of lying about better people than you'll ever hope to equal...

    Politics, for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to morriss...@gmail.com on Mon Apr 17 04:55:16 2023
    On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:29:47 PM UTC+12, morriss...@gmail.com wrote:
    On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 12:30:27 PM UTC+12, John Bowes wrote:
    On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:57:16 AM UTC+12, Tony wrote:
    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.
    Wonder if cutting MP salary's and paying them by attendance would help. Plus drop MP golden handshake superannuation at the same time. Then we'd get more doing the job because they care rather than for the exorbitant returns...
    You'd lose all the ACT bludgers and most of National. Which would be a good thing.

    Better than that watch Labour and the Greens disappear. Which would be an even better thing :)

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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Tony on Mon Apr 17 20:01:40 2023
    "morriss...@gmail.com" <morrisseybreen@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:57:16 AM UTC+12, Tony wrote:
    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >> >the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past.

    No there are not, Tony, you old liar. You know perfectly well that National >AKA the Nasty Party has a shameful record of racists (Brash, John Slater, Jenny
    Shipley) rorters (Bill English, John Banks), rotters (Hamish Walker, Andrew >Falloon), rooters (John Collinge, Jami-Lee Ross), wannabe rooters/sex pests >(Chris Bishop), rioters (Uffindell, Shane Ardern) and really retrograde >rapscallions. Only one organization comes close to the National Party for sheer
    unattractiveness and foulness---and that's the ACT cult.
    Nah - it is you that lies.
    Your opinions are worth less than your pornography, your integrity less again.


    Politics, for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

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  • From Rich80105@21:1/5 to lizandtony@orcon.net.nz on Tue Apr 25 16:22:54 2023
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >>article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >>being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >>offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote >>him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >>the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no >balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, for >some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and Waititi >and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!

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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Rich80105@hotmail.com on Tue Apr 25 05:53:14 2023
    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >>>article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >>>being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >>>offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote >>>him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >>>the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no >>balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, for >>some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From Rich80105@21:1/5 to lizandtony@orcon.net.nz on Tue Apr 25 18:29:52 2023
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>>>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >>>>article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >>>>being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >>>>offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >>>>the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no >>>balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Rich80105@hotmail.com on Tue Apr 25 06:37:09 2023
    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>>>>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >>>>>article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >>>>>being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >>>>>offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to >>>>>vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >>>>>the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no >>>>balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, >>>>for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>>>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money funds what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From Rich80105@21:1/5 to lizandtony@orcon.net.nz on Tue Apr 25 18:39:19 2023
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>><lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>>>>>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >>>>>>article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >>>>>>being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However >>>>>>
    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >>>>>>offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to >>>>>>vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that >>>>>>the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no >>>>>balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, >>>>>for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>>>>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article - >>>>and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >>>>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money funds >what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.

    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to All on Tue Apr 25 01:10:45 2023
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:35:00 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>>>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >>>>article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >>>>being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >>>>offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no >>>balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    As usual Rich YOU are wrong! What else do you think the $55 million is used for? Read the criterion for receiving payments and then explain why many don't believe the msm are nothing but the propaganda wing of the Labour party! Then YOU apologise to Tony
    for all your lies about him!

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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to All on Tue Apr 25 01:12:13 2023
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>><lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>>>>>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However >>>>>>
    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>>>>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article - >>>>and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >>>>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Nothing like this piece of bullshit from you Rich. When it comes to pig ignorance Rich you beat even your inglorious misleader Chris Hipkins!

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to All on Tue Apr 25 01:15:59 2023
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>><lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>>>>>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However >>>>>>
    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>>>>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article - >>>>and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >>>>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air has no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ history!

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From Rich80105@21:1/5 to bowesjohn02@gmail.com on Tue Apr 25 20:51:21 2023
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:

    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >> >>>>>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air has no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ history!

    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does
    have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to All on Tue Apr 25 03:02:15 2023
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However >> >>>>>>
    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article - >> >>>>and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >> >>>>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air has no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does
    have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual your opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism. They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich!

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Rich80105@hotmail.com on Tue Apr 25 20:23:56 2023
    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>>><lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote: >>>>>>>https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while the >>>>>>>article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers repeating it >>>>>>>being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However >>>>>>>
    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more than an >>>>>>>offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now power to >>>>>>>vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there is no >>>>>>balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. Politics, >>>>>>for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, and >>>>>>Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article - >>>>>and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >>>>>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money funds >>what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.

    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    You are the thr ignorant one. But why did you have to be so abusive?
    Stuff were paid part of $55 million, that money either directly or indirectly influences everything they have published since.
    the logic is inescapable.
    I have never lied in this newsgroup, a claim you cannot make.
    Clearly your travels have doine nothing positive for your character or charm.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to All on Tue Apr 25 23:33:13 2023
    John Bowes <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while >> >> >>>>>>the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers
    repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However >> >> >>>>>>
    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more
    than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now
    power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does
    seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there >> >> >>>>>is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past.
    Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, >> >> >>>>>and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article - >> >> >>>>and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >> >> >>>>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money >> >> >funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air has >> >no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See
    you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does
    have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual your >opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism. >They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich!
    New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He is distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to Tony on Tue Apr 25 17:36:20 2023
    On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:33:16 AM UTC+12, Tony wrote:
    John Bowes <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers
    repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more >> >> >>>>>>than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now >> >> >>>>>>power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does >> >> >>>>>>seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. >> >> >>>>>Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration >> >> is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to >> >> fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See
    you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does
    have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism. >They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich!
    New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.
    Very few if any of Rich's responses make any sense. We're lucky if they're on topic :)

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to All on Tue Apr 25 23:03:25 2023
    On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:32:24 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers
    repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more
    than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now >>> >> >>>>>>power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does >>> >> >>>>>>seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. >>> >> >>>>>Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you). >>> >> >Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration >>> >> is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig >>> >> ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism, >>> >> which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has >>> >> supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See >>> >you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does
    have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism. >>They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich! >New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.
    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece
    which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share
    of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by
    Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping
    below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the Journalism bribe!"

    So the fact they're doing very well out of a government fund that is only used for what the government allows them to publish doesn't make them just propaganda pushers for the worst government in NZ history? Your not just stupid Rich. Your a fucking
    imbecile right out of touch with reality!

    So provide some proof that link is not telling the truth Rich. If you can...


    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with
    the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the
    government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look
    at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies

    Prove they are lies Rich! Your over politicised and vague opinions repeating your lies is well known to all of us and your reply here isn't of any use without some facts from you backed up by more than your untrustworthy word!

    . . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of
    projects that have received funding is here: https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    Sorry Rich but it's clearly to the governments interest and nobody elses!

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media
    puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny
    evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to
    make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and fantasies.

    I'd suggest your whistling into the wind Rich. $6 million + suggests your lying to cover the governments Communist arse!

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From Rich80105@21:1/5 to lizandtony@orcon.net.nz on Wed Apr 26 17:27:11 2023
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers
    repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more >>> >> >>>>>>than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now
    power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does >>> >> >>>>>>seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there >>> >> >>>>>is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past.
    Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, >>> >> >>>>>and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article - >>> >> >>>>and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >>> >> >>>>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money >>> >> >funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration >>> >> is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to >>> >> fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See
    you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does
    have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual your >>opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism. >>They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich!
    New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He is >distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece
    which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share
    of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by
    Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping
    below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with
    the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the
    government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of
    Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look
    at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies
    . . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst
    Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of
    projects that have received funding is here: https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media
    puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny
    evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to
    make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and
    fantasies.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Rich80105@hotmail.com on Wed Apr 26 06:22:16 2023
    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:


    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it >>>> >> >>>>>>while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers
    repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates.
    However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more >>>> >> >>>>>>than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now >>>> >> >>>>>>power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does >>>> >> >>>>>>seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there >>>> >> >>>>>is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. >>>> >> >>>>>Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell, >>>> >> >>>>>and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article >>>> >> >>>>-
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National. >>>> >> >>>>Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I
    suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money >>>> >> >funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration >>>> >> is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to >>>> >> fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism, >>>> >> which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air >>>> >has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See >>>> >you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ >>>> >history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does
    have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual your >>>opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism. >>>They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich!
    New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He >>is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >>shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece
    which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share
    of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: >https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by
    Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping
    below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the >Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with
    the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the
    government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of >Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look
    at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies
    . . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst
    Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of
    projects that have received funding is here: >https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media
    puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny
    evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to
    make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and >fantasies.
    I do not deny evidence, you are lying. Stuff got some money, lots of it and they have used it and do use it to support government agendas.
    You can spin for the rest of your life but that is fact.
    Oh, and do stop being so rude to people with a different opinion to you, there is a name for that!

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From Rich80105@21:1/5 to lizandtony@orcon.net.nz on Wed Apr 26 22:17:43 2023
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:22:16 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:


    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it >>>>> >> >>>>>>while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers
    repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. >>>>> >> >>>>>>However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more >>>>> >> >>>>>>than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now >>>>> >> >>>>>>power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does >>>>> >> >>>>>>seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. >>>>> >> >>>>>Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it.

    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article >>>>> >> >>>>-
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I >>>>> >> >>suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you). >>>>> >> >Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration >>>>> >> is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig >>>>> >> ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to >>>>> >> fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism, >>>>> >> which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your
    persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has >>>>> >> supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air >>>>> >has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See >>>>> >you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ >>>>> >history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does
    have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism. >>>>They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich! >>>New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He >>>is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >>>shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece
    which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share
    of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: >>https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by
    Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping
    below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the >>Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with
    the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the
    government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of >>Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look
    at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies
    . . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst >>Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of >>projects that have received funding is here: >>https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media >>puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny
    evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to
    make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and >>fantasies.
    I do not deny evidence, you are lying. Stuff got some money, lots of it and >they have used it and do use it to support government agendas.
    You can spin for the rest of your life but that is fact.
    As always, your "facts" are just opinions, unsupported by any
    evidence. Your spin has just flushed you down the drain, Tony - accept
    it and apologise.

    Oh, and do stop being so rude to people with a different opinion to you, there >is a name for that!
    I don;t mind different opinions - are you now claiming that your
    statement that Stuff used money from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund to support government agendas, Tony? I gave you the link to the
    projects that were approved - which of those are you referring to?

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to All on Wed Apr 26 04:55:05 2023
    On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 10:22:53 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:22:16 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>> >> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:


    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it >>>>> >> >>>>>>while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers >>>>> >> >>>>>>repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. >>>>> >> >>>>>>However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far more
    than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now
    power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does
    seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past.
    Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it. >>>>> >> >>>>
    No government money was used in writing or publishing that article
    -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I >>>>> >> >>suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you). >>>>> >> >Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig >>>>> >> ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism, >>>>> >> which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your >>>>> >> persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has >>>>> >> supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air
    has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years... >>>>> >Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See >>>>> >you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ >>>>> >history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does >>>>> have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism.
    They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich! >>>New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He
    is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >>>shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece
    which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share
    of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: >>https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by
    Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping
    below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the >>Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with >>the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the >>government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of >>Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look
    at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies
    . . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst >>Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of >>projects that have received funding is here: >>https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media >>puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny >>evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to
    make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and >>fantasies.
    I do not deny evidence, you are lying. Stuff got some money, lots of it and >they have used it and do use it to support government agendas.
    You can spin for the rest of your life but that is fact.
    As always, your "facts" are just opinions, unsupported by any
    evidence. Your spin has just flushed you down the drain, Tony - accept
    it and apologise.

    Stop talking shit Rich. You haven't provided any evidence to destroy Tony's opinion as usual!
    Oh, and do stop being so rude to people with a different opinion to you, there
    is a name for that!
    I don;t mind different opinions - are you now claiming that your
    statement that Stuff used money from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund to support government agendas, Tony? I gave you the link to the projects that were approved - which of those are you referring to?
    You can't stand others opinions as this post of yours shows! do stop lying and relying on your own less than accurate opinion!

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Rich80105@hotmail.com on Wed Apr 26 19:59:39 2023
    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:22:16 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>> >> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:



    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it >>>>>> >> >>>>>>while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers >>>>>> >> >>>>>>repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. >>>>>> >> >>>>>>However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far >>>>>> >> >>>>>>more
    than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now >>>>>> >> >>>>>>power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does >>>>>> >> >>>>>>seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because >>>>>> >> >>>>>there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. >>>>>> >> >>>>>Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and
    Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it. >>>>>> >> >>>>
    No government money was used in writing or publishing that
    article
    -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as
    National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I >>>>>> >> >>suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that >>>>>> >> >money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you). >>>>>> >> >Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration >>>>>> >> is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig >>>>>> >> ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used >>>>>> >>to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism, >>>>>> >> which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your >>>>>> >> persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has >>>>>> >> supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air >>>>>> >has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years...
    Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See >>>>>> >you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ >>>>>> >history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does >>>>>> have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link
    above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual >>>>>your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism. >>>>>They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich! >>>>New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He >>>>is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >>>>shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece
    which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share
    of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: >>>https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by
    Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping
    below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the >>>Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with
    the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the
    government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of >>>Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look
    at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies
    . . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst >>>Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of >>>projects that have received funding is here: >>>https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media >>>puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny >>>evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to
    make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and >>>fantasies.
    I do not deny evidence, you are lying. Stuff got some money, lots of it and >>they have used it and do use it to support government agendas.
    You can spin for the rest of your life but that is fact.
    As always, your "facts" are just opinions, unsupported by any
    evidence. Your spin has just flushed you down the drain, Tony - accept
    it and apologise.

    Oh, and do stop being so rude to people with a different opinion to you, >>there
    is a name for that!
    I don;t mind different opinions - are you now claiming that your
    statement that Stuff used money from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund to support government agendas, Tony? I gave you the link to the >projects that were approved - which of those are you referring to?
    You really are an asinine fool if you believe that giving money to someone does not influence what they do or say. That is not an opinion, it is a fact of life.
    Suck it up.

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  • From Rich80105@21:1/5 to lizandtony@orcon.net.nz on Thu Apr 27 08:20:30 2023
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:59:39 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:22:16 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>><lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>>> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>>> >> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:



    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>more
    than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does
    seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because >>>>>>> >> >>>>>there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and
    Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it. >>>>>>> >> >>>>
    No government money was used in writing or publishing that >>>>>>> >> >>>>article
    -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as >>>>>>> >> >>>>National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I >>>>>>> >> >>suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that >>>>>>> >> >money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you). >>>>>>> >> >Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig >>>>>>> >> ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used >>>>>>> >>to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism, >>>>>>> >> which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your >>>>>>> >> persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has >>>>>>> >> supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air
    has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years... >>>>>>> >Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See >>>>>>> >you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ >>>>>>> >history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does >>>>>>> have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link >>>>>>> above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual >>>>>>your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism.
    They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich! >>>>>New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He
    is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >>>>>shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece >>>>which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share
    of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: >>>>https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by >>>>Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping
    below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the >>>>Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with >>>>the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the >>>>government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of >>>>Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look >>>>at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies >>>>. . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst >>>>Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of >>>>projects that have received funding is here: >>>>https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media >>>>puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny >>>>evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to
    make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and >>>>fantasies.
    I do not deny evidence, you are lying. Stuff got some money, lots of it and >>>they have used it and do use it to support government agendas.
    You can spin for the rest of your life but that is fact.
    As always, your "facts" are just opinions, unsupported by any
    evidence. Your spin has just flushed you down the drain, Tony - accept
    it and apologise.

    Oh, and do stop being so rude to people with a different opinion to you, >>>there
    is a name for that!
    I don;t mind different opinions - are you now claiming that your
    statement that Stuff used money from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund to support government agendas, Tony? I gave you the link to the >>projects that were approved - which of those are you referring to?
    You really are an asinine fool if you believe that giving money to someone does
    not influence what they do or say. That is not an opinion, it is a fact of life.
    Suck it up.
    So are you now claiming that Stuff has not complied with the
    conditions of grants made to it from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund? Yes we know that not every person or company always complies
    with the law, but that appears to be a big accusation you are making,
    without any evidence - on some matters it is prudent to have evidence,
    rather than just a personal opinion based on no facts at all . . .

    So can you identify which grant from the Fund has not been complied
    with? Bluster is not evidence, Tony.

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  • From John Bowes@21:1/5 to All on Wed Apr 26 15:23:20 2023
    On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 8:25:35 AM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote:
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:59:39 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:22:16 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>><lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>>> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>>> >> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:



    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it
    while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>more
    than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now
    power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does
    seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because >>>>>>> >> >>>>>there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past.
    Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and >>>>>>> >> >>>>>Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it. >>>>>>> >> >>>>
    No government money was used in writing or publishing that >>>>>>> >> >>>>article
    -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as >>>>>>> >> >>>>National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I >>>>>>> >> >>suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate >>>>>>> >> >>misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that >>>>>>> >> >money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you).
    Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig
    ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used
    to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism,
    which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your >>>>>>> >> persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has
    supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air
    has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years... >>>>>>> >Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See
    you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ
    history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does >>>>>>> have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link >>>>>>> above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual
    your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism.
    They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich! >>>>>New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He
    is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >>>>>shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece >>>>which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share >>>>of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: >>>>https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by >>>>Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping >>>>below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the >>>>Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with >>>>the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the >>>>government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of >>>>Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look >>>>at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies >>>>. . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst >>>>Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of >>>>projects that have received funding is here: >>>>https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media >>>>puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny >>>>evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to >>>>make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and >>>>fantasies.
    I do not deny evidence, you are lying. Stuff got some money, lots of it and
    they have used it and do use it to support government agendas.
    You can spin for the rest of your life but that is fact.
    As always, your "facts" are just opinions, unsupported by any
    evidence. Your spin has just flushed you down the drain, Tony - accept >>it and apologise.

    Oh, and do stop being so rude to people with a different opinion to you, >>>there
    is a name for that!
    I don;t mind different opinions - are you now claiming that your >>statement that Stuff used money from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund to support government agendas, Tony? I gave you the link to the >>projects that were approved - which of those are you referring to?
    You really are an asinine fool if you believe that giving money to someone does
    not influence what they do or say. That is not an opinion, it is a fact of life.
    Suck it up.
    So are you now claiming that Stuff has not complied with the
    conditions of grants made to it from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund? Yes we know that not every person or company always complies
    with the law, but that appears to be a big accusation you are making, without any evidence - on some matters it is prudent to have evidence, rather than just a personal opinion based on no facts at all . . .

    Yet you haven't provided any proof tony is lying (which he's not) and rely on your highly politicised and biased opinion as proof of your claims Rich!

    So can you identify which grant from the Fund has not been complied
    with? Bluster is not evidence, Tony.
    You need to follow your own rules Rich. Stop blustering and provide some evidence Tony is wrong or for once in your useless life admit your just a feral Labour party troll defending the worst and most corrupt government in NZ history!

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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Rich80105@hotmail.com on Thu Apr 27 01:45:01 2023
    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:59:39 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:22:16 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>>><lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>>>> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>>>> >> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:




    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>more
    than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>now
    power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>does
    seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>past.
    Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it. >>>>>>>> >> >>>>
    No government money was used in writing or publishing that >>>>>>>> >> >>>>article
    -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as >>>>>>>> >> >>>>National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I >>>>>>>> >> >>suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that >>>>>>>> >> >money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you). >>>>>>>> >> >Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle
    registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig >>>>>>>> >> ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used >>>>>>>> >>to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism, >>>>>>>> >> which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your >>>>>>>> >> persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has >>>>>>>> >> supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on >>>>>>>> >Air
    has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years... >>>>>>>> >Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See >>>>>>>> >you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ >>>>>>>> >history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does >>>>>>>> have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link >>>>>>>> above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual >>>>>>>your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi >>>>>>>journalism.
    They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich! >>>>>>New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. >>>>>>He
    is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >>>>>>shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece >>>>>which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share >>>>>of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: >>>>>https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by >>>>>Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping >>>>>below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the >>>>>Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with >>>>>the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the >>>>>government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of >>>>>Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look >>>>>at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies >>>>>. . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst >>>>>Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of >>>>>projects that have received funding is here: >>>>>https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media >>>>>puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny >>>>>evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to >>>>>make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and >>>>>fantasies.
    I do not deny evidence, you are lying. Stuff got some money, lots of it and >>>>they have used it and do use it to support government agendas.
    You can spin for the rest of your life but that is fact.
    As always, your "facts" are just opinions, unsupported by any
    evidence. Your spin has just flushed you down the drain, Tony - accept
    it and apologise.

    Oh, and do stop being so rude to people with a different opinion to you, >>>>there
    is a name for that!
    I don;t mind different opinions - are you now claiming that your >>>statement that Stuff used money from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund to support government agendas, Tony? I gave you the link to the >>>projects that were approved - which of those are you referring to?
    You really are an asinine fool if you believe that giving money to someone >>does
    not influence what they do or say. That is not an opinion, it is a fact of >>life.
    Suck it up.
    So are you now claiming that Stuff has not complied with the
    conditions of grants made to it from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund? Yes we know that not every person or company always complies
    with the law, but that appears to be a big accusation you are making,
    without any evidence - on some matters it is prudent to have evidence,
    rather than just a personal opinion based on no facts at all . . .
    I am implying nothing of the sort - you need to take English comprehension lessons and stop spinning lies from what I wrote.
    Stuff are as likely as anyone to be influenced by monetary "gifts" and you know it - now you damn well apologise for impugning me.

    So can you identify which grant from the Fund has not been complied
    with? Bluster is not evidence, Tony.
    I agree that your bluster is nothing like evidence.

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  • From Gordon@21:1/5 to Tony on Thu Apr 27 03:22:00 2023
    On 2023-04-26, Tony <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:22:16 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:13 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>><lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    John Bowes <bowesjohn02@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:56:26 PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>>> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:59 -0700 (PDT), John Bowes
    <bowes...@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:44:30?PM UTC+12, Rich80105 wrote: >>>>>>> >> On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:09 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:53:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
    On Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:57:14 -0000 (UTC), Tony
    <lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:

    Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:



    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/131771613/how-an-offensive-joke-reveals-a-problem-with-how-national-chooses-its-mps

    Never heard of Stephen Jack or the joke. Stuff then prints it >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>while
    the
    article is about how the joke is in poor taste.

    It does look as if Stuff is in electing mode and considers >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>repeating it
    being okay.

    So National might have picked a few questionable candiates. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>However

    1) National has not done this alone

    2) Labour have over the last 3 years damage the country far >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>more
    than an
    offensive joke will

    3) Not being in the electorate Jack is standing for I have now >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>power to
    vote
    him out or in.

    4) Sure the joke will be offensive to some but at least it does
    seem that
    the thought police have not showed up.
    I think the joke is offensive. But so is the article because >>>>>>> >> >>>>>there
    is no
    balance in it.
    And there are just as many Labour incidents in the recent past. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>Politics,
    for
    some reason, attracts people like Jack, and Mahuta, and
    Uffindell,
    and
    Waititi
    and so on.
    Yes, Stuff is earning the money the government has paid it. >>>>>>> >> >>>>
    No government money was used in writing or publishing that >>>>>>> >> >>>>article
    -
    and the government would have read it at the same time as >>>>>>> >> >>>>National.
    Prove collusion or apologise, Tony!
    Their share of 55 million dollars - simple really.
    Your ignorant opinion is no proof. You are simply wrong - but I >>>>>>> >> >>suspect you know that, and are just spreading deliberate
    misinformation.
    The government paid them and others a share of $55 million, that >>>>>>> >> >money
    funds
    what they publish - so as I said - simple really (just like you). >>>>>>> >> >Nothing for me to apologise for, but perhaps you should.
    That is like someone claiming that anyone paying vehicle registration
    is funding the costs of Members of Parliament. Your are either pig >>>>>>> >> ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse. No goverment money was used >>>>>>> >>to
    fund that article. NZ on Air money is linked to specific journaism, >>>>>>> >> which does not include such reporting of political opinion. Your >>>>>>> >> persistent denial of truth is a disgrace to you and anyone who has >>>>>>> >> supported your lies.
    Where the hell did NZ on Air come from? Nice to see you agree NZ on Air
    has
    no links to journalism. We've been telling you that for years... >>>>>>> >Denials of truth? Nah Rich that's your forte and always has been. See >>>>>>> >you're still doing it in defence of the most useless government in NZ >>>>>>> >history!
    Clearly you cannot comprehend a clear statement. Yes NZ n Air does >>>>>>> have links to specific journalism - it does not include the link >>>>>>> above.
    So why did you bring it into the thread? A distraction because as usual >>>>>>your
    opinion is just pro government garbage...
    Any of our main stream media have at best vague links to quasi journalism.
    They're just the propaganda wing of your inglorious Labour party Rich! >>>>>New Zealand on air funding is absolutely nothing to do with this thread. He
    is
    distracting because he suddenly and belatedly realised that his >>>>>shoot-from-the-hip response to my post makes no sense.

    It links to the thread "Stuff - the paid-for government mouthpiece >>>>which relates to the lie that Stuff is getting funding from "a share
    of $55 million" that led to a claim that this link: >>>>https://twitter.com/OpinionistNZ/status/1647342554957086720
    is evidence that government is paying for polirical commentary by >>>>Stuff, and to one of the nutters pushing that lie saying :
    "Your constant support for a government that is steadily dropping
    below National polling only makes me wonder how much YOU get from the >>>>Journalism bribe!"

    and another from one or the other:

    "Everyone knows that the news media in this country was paid off with >>>>the $55 covid fund and are still being paid off to promote the >>>>government line. The news media in NZ is just a New Zealand version of >>>>Pravda. Want to find out what's really going on here you have to look >>>>at overseas media."

    and when asked for evidence, a stream of repitions of the earlier lies >>>>. . .

    The reference to $55 million fund is clearly to the Public Interst >>>>Journalism Fund, which is administered through NZ on Air. A list of >>>>projects that have received funding is here: >>>>https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/journalism-funding/

    It is clear that Stuff has not been provided with money to be a media >>>>puppet - but I suspect Tony and John Bowes will continue to deny >>>>evidence, continue to lie about the government and and continue to
    make statements without any evidence to back up their delusions and >>>>fantasies.
    I do not deny evidence, you are lying. Stuff got some money, lots of it and >>>they have used it and do use it to support government agendas.
    You can spin for the rest of your life but that is fact.
    As always, your "facts" are just opinions, unsupported by any
    evidence. Your spin has just flushed you down the drain, Tony - accept
    it and apologise.

    Oh, and do stop being so rude to people with a different opinion to you, >>>there
    is a name for that!
    I don;t mind different opinions - are you now claiming that your
    statement that Stuff used money from the Public Interest Journalism
    Fund to support government agendas, Tony? I gave you the link to the >>projects that were approved - which of those are you referring to?
    You really are an asinine fool if you believe that giving money to someone does
    not influence what they do or say. That is not an opinion, it is a fact of life.
    Suck it up.

    Well put, Tony.

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