A positive twist on exposing one's goolies

[Ms Piggy]

Any in particular or is this more of an all-embracing hatred?

All of them, I don't like neo-liberal ideologies at all Sorry Mr H, too busy to supply a thoughtful and clever answer at present.

[Rainbow Wizard]

well hjere's an interesting perspective for you - how about we take the ISSUE and focus on IT?

Q - who can best promote this issue such that something gets done? I think we all agree it's worthy of attention?

Q2 - how do we push that button?

At the mome t ACT has made a channel available (upon which they can do some grandstanding etc of course).

If that's not a mechanism that's acceptable to us - where is one that is.

[edit] there is of course an option by which we can resolve our political differences, and promote the common health issue... raise it with the health minister of ALL the parties.

None of them has the "advantage" then and the message starts coming from all directions... I don't see a downside to that!

Because the option for a certain number of us is prostate cancer left undiagnosed for far too long, and I don't want to be one of that crew. Get out there you lot, and do it. I gave you the link to the petition, do I now have to write a letter of attention so that you damn poorly motivated atrocious spellers can cut and past it into word then put your own monika on it and send it (postage free) to Members of Parliament?

Rhetorical question.

Shall we do it together Hitcher and MDU? Agree on a paragraph by paragraph structure so the only partially unmotivated ones can mix and match for that "personal touch"?

[Hitcher]

All of them, I don't like neo-liberal ideologies at all Sorry Mr H, too busy to supply a thoughtful and clever answer at present.

No rush. Whenever you have a free moment will be just fine...

[Hitcher]

Because the option for a certain number of us is prostate cancer left undiagnosed for far too long, and I don't want to be one of that crew. Get out there you lot, and do it. I gave you the link to the petition, do I now have to write a letter of attention so that you damn poorly motivated atrocious spellers can cut and past it into word then put your own monika on it and send it (postage free) to Members of Parliament?

Rhetorical question.

Shall we do it together Hitcher and MDU? Agree on a paragraph by paragraph structure so the only partially unmotivated ones can mix and match for that "personal touch"?

A big part of the problem is boys being way too staunch to go to the doctor. I'm probably as guilty as any on that count. Not helped by the fact that when I do go, I get a rubber-clad finger stuffed up my rectal sphincter and chastened about things like my girth, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. And what should my blood pressure be after I've being probed in my most private of places? And then they expect ME to pay. Harumph!!

Would "free" prostate screening, such as the breast screening programme help? I think not. Unless there was some other incentive, like a free six-pack of ale, or a Lions test ticket, or a weekend with a Mean Streak, or Sprint ST. Or they could do it while I was watching Sky Sport...

We're doomed to die moaning about how unfair it all is that we have men's problems that aren't acknowledged or supported by The Gummint, while women who care about their health and wellbeing get their bits looked at for free. There's no justice!

[Rainbow Wizard]

We're doomed to die moaning about how unfair it all is that we have men's problems that aren't acknowledged or supported by The Gummint, while women who care about their health and wellbeing get their bits looked at for free. There's no justice!

You're right mate, no justice at all. Is that a new hat boy?

[Hitcher]

You're right mate, no justice at all. Is that a new hat boy?

You like??

[idb]

how about "no representation without taxation". If beneficiaries didn't get to vote, then that should stop governments getting elected on the basis of giving more money to beneficiaries...

I'm intrigued.
I would very much like to know more about how this would work.
Also, some advise on who to vote for so that it might happen would be most appreciated.

[Hitcher]

I'm intrigued.
I would very much like to know more about how this would work.
Also, some advise on who to vote for so that it might happen would be most appreciated.

Simple. Government benefits would be tax free. Inland Revenue would keep a record of taxpaying individuals aged 18 years of age and over.

Who to vote for? Start your own political party!

[idb]

Simple. Government benefits would be tax free. Inland Revenue would keep a record of taxpaying individuals aged 18 years of age and over.

Who to vote for? Start your own political party!

Can't say I'm happy with that.
Surely there's some way that they can pay taxes and still be denied voting rights.

Also starting my own political party is not an option due to a short attention span and other stuff.
I'm in possession of one whole vote and now that you've sorted Waiheke out (well done by the way) and had a good rest surely you can distill the options down for me?
I don't want to waste that precious vote!!!

[Rainbow Wizard]

.....Can't say I'm happy with that. Surely there's some way that they can pay taxes and still be denied voting rights................. I'm in possession of one whole vote ......I don't want to waste that precious vote!!!

That's not a whole vote idb, it's a HOLE vote, and it's only the queer fellas who make it a Pole Volte. SHOCKING

[ManDownUnder]

Let's not let Politics get in the way of the facts..

I downloaded the form... and it says
"
To the House of Representativesfficeffice" />>>

>>

The petition of Dr Muriel Newman and others respectfully requests:>>

“I support Dr Muriel Newman MP’s proposal to introduce a national prostate cancer screening programme for men”."

Now... I don't have a problem signing it because there is nothing wrong with it... let's pick it to bits...

1) Whose petitiion is it? Dr Muriel Newman... ok - that's a fact
2) Do you support it? If you're for a national prostate cancer screening programme... that'd be a "yes" (and if not... I'd love to hear why not... genuinely interested that is...)

Yes ACT will make some ghround on this... and SO THEY SHOULD. No other bastard seems to be doing it - or did I miss something?

If you're feeling mischevious - get a copy of the petition and post it to your MP - find out what they're dsoing about it - or perhaps their party... might be the wake up call they need...

MDU

[Rainbow Wizard]

Let's not let Politics get in the way of the facts..
I downloaded the form... and it says "To the House of Representatives". The petition of Dr Muriel Newman and others respectfully requests “I support Dr Muriel Newman MP’s proposal to introduce a national prostate cancer screening programme for men”......Yes ACT will make some ghround on this... and SO THEY SHOULD. No other bastard seems to be doing it - or did I miss something? .... - get a copy of the petition and post it to your MP - find out what they're dsoing about it - or perhaps their party... might be the wake up call they need.....

Good encouragement MDU, here's an article of hope from today's Herald:
http://=[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/i...ctID=10127285]

Don't rely on petrol for your only motivation you lot.

[SPman]

Who needs a program?
If you value your health, get regular friggin checkups - including prostate, like me and me mates do.
If you have an image problem about a finger up the bum - tough!
Die! Horribly!
Too many people out there now anyway
Natural de-selection of those with an ego/image problem, I say!