Should Phil Goff resign?

**shrub** · 7th April 2011, 11:45

I think Labour are missing the point and Phil Goff is the wrong person to lead an effective opposition, let alone a government.

They need to look at National and follow their lead if they want any hope at regaining the treasury benches, especially at a time when we are facing a continuing recession, Christchurch is devastated and unemployment is rising. Over the last 3 years National, especially John Key have been innovative and creative in their leadership.

I look back to the jobs summit - I thought it would come up with all kinds of boring and dull strategies designed by economists and business people, but no, we got a cycle track! I love cycling off the road (the road is for motorcycles) and that was awesome because it means people can ride bicycles in really cool places.

Then we had our Dear Leader mincing down the catwalk in RWC clothing - he looked so good! And he was wearing a really cool bracelet that gave him superhuman powers - what a legend - can you imagine Clark, Shipley, Bolger etc doing that?

His joke about recovering the bodies from Pike River when it was pretty obvious that there wasn't anything to recover but ash was in bad taste though, and shows he's not that good at black humour. Hopefully his speech writers will learn from that one.

I was stoked about the BMWs - in tough times when paying rego on the bike is a challenge, the fact that you and I had the chance to co-own a brand new 7 series Bimmer was just the ticket. Pity we can't borrow it, but we can watch it drive past (not at 180 kmh though). I also liked the finance company we bought.

Now there is the plastic Waka - oh how my heart soared when I learnt of this. A massive great plastic novelty Waka that people can walk around in is the best thing ever! Better than the sillly salmon at Rakaia or the oversize carrot at Ohakune, my hope is that when the RWC is over they set it to sea and get the navy to sink it for us all to watch.

And Act and the Maori party have played a magnificent job in support. Hone's antics had me in stitches and Act's little soap opera was brilliantly scripted and well acted - better than Outrageous fortune in my book and Rodney looks so sharp these days with his hawt lady.

National have been magnificent in how they have performed. In tough and austere times we need a good laugh and unless Phil Goff stands down and hands the leadership to Rhys Darby I'll be voting National this election.

**superman** · 7th April 2011, 11:53

Ahh NZ politics. So full of greatness

**Dave Lobster** · 7th April 2011, 12:12

Just imagine how fucked we'd be now if liarbour had won the last election.

**avgas** · 7th April 2011, 12:16

Government.
Can't expect them to actually do anything good. And can't fire them.

**shrub** · 7th April 2011, 12:17

Originally Posted by Dave Lobster

Just imagine how fucked we'd be now if liarbour had won the last election.

Yeah, boring pack of pricks they were. And National are the biker's friend because they have turned bikes into luxury items so you and I must be rich to afford the rego.

**Swoop** · 7th April 2011, 12:19

Originally Posted by Dave Lobster

Just imagine how fucked we'd be now if liarbour had won the last election.

It's a good thing they emptied the piggybank prior to their departure. It's not as if we really need that money now.

I believe that Phill Goff is the man who really needs to stay at the helm of the labour party. It's better for the whole nation if he keeps on doing what he is doing.

**admenk** · 7th April 2011, 12:22

I have to admit, if John Key had been filmed trying to murder someone live on TV and Phil Goff ran in and saved them - people would still love John Key and dislike Phil Goff. I don't know why, but Key can seem to to no wrong, even when as you rightly point out that some of his policies are dodgy to say the least. He reminds me a bit of dear old (not) Tony Blair - all fake smiles while he's shafting you.
Whatever Phil Goff does or says (and he doesn't really help himself does he !) he just won't be popular with the voters. And for that reason, he probably should go. Mind you, this close to an election, I don't think it would make much difference to the result, and that's a shame, because a strong opposition (of whatever political colour) is always needed to keep the ruling party honest (now there's an idea for a politician

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**Dave Lobster** · 7th April 2011, 12:22

Originally Posted by shrub

Yeah, boring pack of pricks they were. And National are the biker's friend because they have turned bikes into luxury items so you and I must be rich to afford the rego.

Labour would have done it a whole lot differently, wouldn't they??

I don't fucking think so.

I'm employed, white, no children, own my own house and don't feel the need to subsidise those that don't get up at 0500 to go to work.
Labour has nothing to offer me.

**MSTRS:Me** · 7th April 2011, 12:26

Ooooh - I get it - this is irony, huh?

**sugilite:Me** · 7th April 2011, 12:36

Mark my words, when (unfortunately) national win the next election, what little of the silverware NZ has left, will be sold off, and all in the name of the Christchurch earthquake. For those with memories, national are notorious for doing what ever pleases them in their 2nd term, then promptly get turfed out in the next election. Phil Goff, nice guy, but NOT a leader, unfortunately, a brick has more charisma. (dammit)

**aprilia_RS250** · 7th April 2011, 12:54

I think Labour, fundamentally what they stand for alongside Greens, Alliance and Maori party are a bunch of idiots. They don't believe in hard work, they don't believe in above average growth or a booming economy.

So the less likely they're to win the elections the happier I am.

**JimO** · 7th April 2011, 12:56

Originally Posted by Dave Lobster

Labour would have done it a whole lot differently, wouldn't they??

I don't fucking think so.

I'm employed, white, no children, own my own house and don't feel the need to subsidise those that don't get up at 0500 to go to work.
Labour has nothing to offer me.

your the reason this country is fucked, selfish prick LoL

**shrub** · 7th April 2011, 13:12

Originally Posted by Dave Lobster

Labour would have done it a whole lot differently, wouldn't they??

I don't fucking think so.

I'm employed, white, no children, own my own house and don't feel the need to subsidise those that don't get up at 0500 to go to work.
Labour has nothing to offer me.

Hell, are you sure you're not a Labour supporter? You're miserable, whine a lot and have NO sense of humour so are probably dull as Goff. And you're white. So soon after summer I'd expect you to have a bit of colour, so you probably never leave your computer and get out in the sun which suggests you're pretty boring with it. No, you're definately a Labour supporter.