Well, based on the recent turn of events, we can all look forward mightily to the introduction of a capital gains tax on 01 April 2021. Jacinda now appears to be numero uno leader of the free world, popularity seems sky high and thus a second term looking more likely. My only hope then: if they are going to put a CGT in place, let it be on every fucking thing people own - including their own homes. Let every bastard who votes them in feel the burn, including the strong inflationary pressures that drive up costs and reduce spending power.
There is no excusing that the Chch shooting incident was horrific and deplorable, but people are now caught in an emotional wave around their prime minister and mistakenly attributing national leadership capability (and understanding) to her based on her reasonable statesmanship around a tragic event. These are mutually exclusive skill sets. But, the sheep like to follow things that are shiny and glittery. Even if it is over a cliff.
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