Straw in the wind?

[Mom]

He,s not crumbling yet, however there are many common issues on ACC funding that are affecting all sections of the community, and the 'fully funded' is right across the top.

I am planning a little trip to see him Sadly I am unable to get a human to answer his electorate office phone so far today, but no doubt eventually someone will. I may or may not go on my own, and most certainly will go regardless of whether I can get an appointment. Did I mention I have really good media contacts too?

[Coldrider]

I am planning a little trip to see him Sadly I am unable to get a human to answer his electorate office phone so far today, but no doubt eventually someone will. I may or may not go on my own, and most certainly will go regardless of whether I can get an appointment. Did I mention I have really good media contacts too?

Just get onside with his mother.

[Mom]

Just get onside with his mother.

Find me a contact number for her and I will

[MSTRS:Me]

John Key smashed Phil Goff in question time at Parliament yeasterday.
Mr Goff asked about the 300% inc levy on large motorbikes, Mr key replied they it wouldn't cost them anything if they 'borrowed' the motorbike.
All of the house that got the joke laughed.
Hansard 20th Oct 2009

Hon Phil Goff: Does the Prime Minister think it is fair that motorcycle riders are facing levy increases of up to 300 percent; if not, will he work with Labour to ensure that that massive increase in costs faced by bikers will be substantially reduced?
Hon JOHN KEY: I guess the first thing I would say is that Mr Goff should rest assured that people do not have to pay that big increase if they only borrow a motorbike, and do not actually own it. The second point I might add is that the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is proposing what it is fair enough to say is quite a significant increase for owners of larger motorbikes, with a proposed levy increasing by about $500, to $781. As I said yesterday at my press conference, it is worth remembering that on the advice we have had from ACC, a full cost recovery levy for motorcycle-only accidents is $2,215 and if we take into consideration accidents where a car is involved, the levy should increase to $3,770. Yes, it is a big increase, but other New Zealanders should know they are already substantially cross-subsidising motorbike riders.

Did anyone actually understand this? Regardless of what the $ figure is, it demonstrates quite clearly that 'we' are expected to pick up the tab as caused by cagers too...

[Coldrider]

Did anyone actually understand this? Regardless of what the $ figure is, it demonstrates quite clearly that 'we' are expected to pick up the tab as caused by cagers too...

Yes, but how many 'commentators' are on to the real arguements, most are onto the dross that the politicians are not even on.