Flag?

[Voltaire]

A flag making/selling place in Petone has three flags flying - the real NZ flag, the pretender to the throne and the aussie one. I guess they are trying to reinforce how similar the aussie one is to ours and make it look like we HAVE to change so we don't get mistaken for the other place.

Is that like if Indonesia declared war on Australia and turned up here by mistake?

[MarkH]

I guess they are trying to reinforce how similar the aussie one is to ours and make it look like we HAVE to change so we don't get mistaken for the other place.

IF that was someone's concern and they really want our flag to not get mistaken for the aussie one THEN how exactly could that be done without changing our flag?
We either force aussie to change their flag or we vote change ours, otherwise we just have to accept that our flag will regularly get mistaken for the aussie one.

[mashman]

A flag making/selling place in Petone has three flags flying - the real NZ flag, the pretender to the throne and the aussie one. I guess they are trying to reinforce how similar the aussie one is to ours and make it look like we HAVE to change so we don't get mistaken for the other place.

If difference is the defining criteria, best ya'll change your accents, because the vast majority of none Kiwi/Ozzy think ya'll sound and look the same

[Akzle]

wooo! Jewn key must be stoked. We've gone from 64% opposition to 61%..
Just listen to what he has to say about it!

....//o, wait on...

[Voltaire]

I wonder it the Italians and Mexicans are watching this closely.
Coz itz rully importunt to uz hure in Noo Zullund.

[Banditbandit]

...I mean, you're all English anyway so why not....

Attachment 319126

yes - but the "English" are French, Germany or Scandinavian (with a litle Roman left as well)

[Erelyes]

So either way I will be OK with it but deep down there seems to be a subliminal niggle that I will be disappointed if we haven't moved on while we had the chance!

Summed it up perfectly. If the answer's no, I am happy with that as at least we were given the chance to decide it democratically (ourselves, not through representatives), 'once and for all' for a nominal cost.

But at the same time it will prove us disappointingly conservative as a country.

[Voltaire]

Interesting they have being flying the ferny one over the Harbour Bridge lately when the policy is official flags only.

They only fly Tino Rangatiratanga on some occasions and they have to apply for it.

I suppose once you see it every day for an hour or so as you foolishly cross over the bridge to work it becomes the new normal

[Akzle]

funny. Jk said he saw "the new flag" flying at several properties as he walked in omaha (presumably his third batch house is there) as compared to "the old flag"

forgone conclusion?
Democracy my ass.

The technology exists to have direct democracy, that is, every cunt votes on every fucken thing. Representatives not required. Mob rule wins ("democratically"). And it sure wouldnt cost what the flag farce has.

Anyway. Enjoy being sold down the river "kiwis".

[gjm]

The fern flag being flown on the Harbour Bridge is the wrong colour, so it will be replaced.

Another fuck up, and more cost to taxpayers.

[oldrider]

Interesting they have being flying the ferny one over the Harbour Bridge lately when the policy is official flags only.

They only fly Tino Rangatiratanga on some occasions and they have to apply for it.

I suppose once you see it every day for an hour or so as you foolishly cross over the bridge to work it becomes the new normal

Careful - you are sounding like a conspiracy theorist! ----------- Like many conspiracy theorists of course - you are quite right!

[gjm]

funny. Jk said he saw "the new flag" flying at several properties as he walked in omaha (presumably his third batch house is there) as compared to "the old flag"

forgone conclusion?
Democracy my ass.

The technology exists to have direct democracy, that is, every cunt votes on every fucken thing. Representatives not required. Mob rule wins ("democratically"). And it sure wouldnt cost what the flag farce has.

Anyway. Enjoy being sold down the river "kiwis".

John Key at the signing of the TPPA today. Note lapel pin.

[Akzle]

srsly. you lot need to start voting these cunts off the planet.

[gjm]

srsly. you lot need to start voting these cunts off the planet.

Democracy and voting ain't working.

At least, not from my perspective.

[MarkH]

John Key at the signing of the TPPA today. Note lapel pin.

I don't get it.
John Key has already publicly stated that he is in favour of changing the flag so how does his show of support for the new flag surprise anyone?
What exactly is the big deal supposed to be there?