Sunday 22 November - Auckland

**DidJit** · 20th November 2009, 20:04

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Pussies tho for not doing it at the Otara markets tho, block those fuckers from getting into there and I will be impressed BWAAAAHHHH

I think you'll find that "those fuckers" would be more receptive to our cause than Mission Bay's regulars. Having a bit to do with "those fuckers" I can say they are already aware of the planned ACC rego hikes on their cars, of the government's plans to sell off assets, and of the added strain and pressure this will place on their already stretched budgets. More than can be said for the blue ribbon brigade.

Yes, I realise you were being light-hearted. Just saying is all. As you were.

**klingon** · 20th November 2009, 20:06

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Good on ya to I say, dont have to agree 100% but passion is great

Pussies tho for not doing it at the Otara markets tho, block those fuckers from getting into there and I will be impressed BWAAAAHHHH

The unfortunate reality is that more people in Mission Bay are likely to be voters and politically active (especially in the National Party) than at the Otara Markets.

If we want to influence the decision-makers, we need to be at Mission Bay.

**klingon** · 20th November 2009, 20:08

Originally Posted by DidJit

I think you'll find that "those fuckers" would be more receptive to our cause than Mission Bay's regulars. Having a bit to do with "those fuckers" I can say they are already aware of the planned ACC rego hikes on their cars, of the government's plans to sell off assets, and of the added strain and pressure this will place on their already stretched budgets. More than can be said for the blue ribbon brigade.

Yes, I realise you were being light-hearted. Just saying is all. As you were.

Originally Posted by klingon

The unfortunate reality is that more people in Mission Bay are likely to be voters and politically active (especially in the National Party) than at the Otara Markets.

If we want to influence the decision-makers, we need to be at Mission Bay.

Heh. Seems we both received the same memo instructing us to be ernest.

**Dean** · 20th November 2009, 20:15

Originally Posted by Quasievil

block those fuckers from getting into there and I will be impressed BWAAAAHHHH

Id be happy to help contribute and plan a protest in Otara markets if anyones keen I know quite a few who live there. Infact if anyone is brave enough to make plans, pm me, the markets are sprawling with people.

**Maha** · 20th November 2009, 20:22

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Good on ya to I say, dont have to agree 100% but passion is great

Pussies tho for not doing it at the Otara markets tho, block those fuckers from getting into there and I will be impressed BWAAAAHHHH

No need to go there, the 'Otara Warlords' are coming to Mission Bay.

**klingon** · 20th November 2009, 20:26

Originally Posted by The Everlasting

Hehe,I will have my GSF Bandit in a few days..

But in a few days breakfast will be over... and you'll be very hungry

**TOTO** · 20th November 2009, 22:26

cool. 152 people registered already just from KB.

Distributted about 180 fliers today to the various bike parks in auckland city and also in the 4 main bike shops plus left a whole heap at cycletreads. Cant wait to see what the turnout is gonna be

**Mom** · 20th November 2009, 22:28

Originally Posted by TOTO

cool. 152 people registered already just from KB.

Distributted about 180 fliers today to the various bike parks in auckland city and also in the 4 main bike shops plus left a whole heap at cycletreads. Cant wait to see what the turnout is gonna be

Maha was kind enough to suggest just now it could be a bit like the Telstra Clear gathering

I think I am going to start sucking throat lozenges now in anticipation

**aahsv** · 20th November 2009, 22:31

Originally Posted by k2w3

We've done the rides. The issue needs to remain in the media spotlight and the public eye (and in front of the politicians). I think this action ups the ante a couple of notches, which is a good thing. Any better ideas?

+1 - eg a fat lot of good came from a passive $9million referendum on the anti-smacking law

**PhantasmNZ** · 20th November 2009, 22:43

Originally Posted by Mom

Maha was kind enough to suggest just now it could be a bit like the Telstra Clear gathering

I think I am going to start sucking throat lozenges now in anticipation

Anyone sorted a PA? or at least a megaphone?

I'm guessing we've invited Phill Goff again? (but maybe he could do a different speech? - I've heard about his three bikes a couple too many times now! lol)

**flyingcrocodile46** · 20th November 2009, 23:08

Originally Posted by Ixion

Back up the train.

Just around from Mission Bay is 305B Kepa Road Kohimarama. And not far off is 3/6 Polygon Road St Heliers.

And what's there?

Well, at the first, the electorate office of Allan Peachy National MP . At the second, Murray McKinnon his electorate agent.

Legitimate targets

Originally Posted by flyingcrocodile46

Mission Bay is good. The spill over could go to St Helliers (local Nat MP office in an apartment one street back from the main road (Polygon Rd) so local businesses don't have far to go to whine at their MP

If he ain't at his office (on a Sunday????) it isn't of much value.

I also subscribe to the too many cooks theory.

Many others have good ideas but it is probably better to leave them out of this thread now. Save them for a new thread for the next one.

I'm quite liking Quasimoto's thoughts regards a concerted effort to further win the public over with a 'see me, feel me' approach to set them in the right frame of mind to absorb our warnings and messages regarding where we believe the govt is heading with the fattening up of ACC reserves via increased levies across the board... rather than re-typing I'll quote my earlier post...

Originally Posted by flyingcrocodile46

Would be nice to have a few KISS placards for the public to reflect on (stimulate righteous paranoia). Perhaps some simple but revealing statistical equation based on their figures that don't add up?.

Make much ado about the fact that ACC has an 11 billion$ reserve... I really liked that 'he's no trout' Professor's explanation of how they propose to fatten and re-brand the ACC as an 'ACC Insurance' cash cow with a 24 billion dollar reserve and govt guaranteed income stream, for sale to the highest bidders.

Make a big deal about how everybody's earner premium is going to increase along with other selected risk groups as well. That'll piss the public off (pissed with the govt).

What an underhanded way to raise funds and enslave the taxpayer eh? Wouldn't it be more honest to just go and borrow the hundreds of billion$ they want and enslave the taxpayer in the usual open and transparent manner as has historically been the case?

**RiderInBlack** · 20th November 2009, 23:29

Originally Posted by Maha

By noon Doug, I can probably say that I/we will be on our way back to Puhoi for the worlds greatest chicken strip burger and a weeeeee tot...(of lemonade)

Am working a PM Shift tomorrow so 5:30am Sunday may be too fucken early for me. After Maha post I might as well forget it and go straight to Pohu as it will be all over by the time I get to Mission Bay. Hope the Protest goes well for them.