An open letter to Harry Duynhoven, ex-MP

[HenryDorsetCase]

Are you implying that the fact that he's an affable bloke in person makes the wasteful authoritarian excesses of his administration OK?

how is it relevant to insult him (his intelligence, his beard, whatever).

I might agree that his performance as a minister was lacking, the direction of the ministry under his direction was wrong, and indeed that the officials forced to do his bidding could and should have been better employed on other matters, I do not agree that personal insults and ridiculous cheap shots are the way. And crowing in victory after the guy has lost? thats just bad sportsmanship, one of the things Duynhoven is accused of in this thread.

Fact is, the guy now has no more or less power than you or I do.

If you have concerns, find out who the next Transport/Road safety Munster is going to be, and lobby that person.

Smart people have been doing that for years while the Nats have been in opposition. What have the posters in this thread done other than post drivel on the interwebs? because thats helping, really it is.

[ManDownUnder]

Did I say all motorcyclists? Nope, I didn't. So pull your head in and stop being so damned sensitive. You're entitled to your opinion that Duynhoven is a good bloke, even if you are sorely deluded.

LOLOL... Winston... Winston Peters - is that you?

No - you didn't use the word all... nor did you say every motorcylist, or each and every one. You did however define the group you did write "On behalf of motorists and motorcyclists across New Zealand"... and as such - you are claiming to represent me.

You don't.

So all I ask is that you take it back.

Edit... ummm small point but I see you wrote the letter on behalf of others, but being in Brissy as you are... you didn't write it on behalf of yourself? Talk about an ego!

[Robert Taylor]

Harry's gone? Bugga I must've ticked the wrong line...

While there is no way Harry could be given a pass mark for his performance, Ixion has a point, Annette King was calling a lot of the shots. Also under our system of government he couldn't sack Andy Knackstead even if he wanted to.

I was sort of hoping I'd see him in the street as happened once before. He was a bit startled at what I told him then but it turned out to be right.

Politicians tend to talk to their supporters and only hear good news, I'd have been pleased to tell him how it really was. I hadn't talked to anyone who was going to vote for him - and most had previously. He had formerly been regarded as a good electorate MP.

Interestingly Harry hasn't conceded yet, he's praying to the God of special votes.

And I can account for 8 special votes that I know of including mine that were ticks for National and Jonathan Young. I went to a meeting with Harry D, along with other National party supporters. He wanted an insight into our perspective and we cerainly gave him that, in no uncertain terms. We all had a very cordial conversation with him, but nonetheless he is still ''one of them'' and I would have much preffered to swim a crocodile infested river than ever vote for that lot!
But he is not a bad person.

[nadroj]

Not a bad person our Harry.

Just got a little full of himself!

[roadracingoldfart]

Making no such statement - care to take your words from my mouth?

I am saying I would not in a million year describe Harry in those terms. He's a good bloke that would rung rings around most in here when it comes time to swinging a spanner and things generally mechanical, and for anyone to abuse him as a man in person on my behalf in well out of order.

I don't see eye to eye with his policies, and at times the approach he's taken to do thing but I can also say that about most on KB as well.

I'm also saying anyone presuming to know my mind and issue it in an abuse public edict is taking one hell of a liberty at my personl expense.

If you dont see eye to eye on his policies then surely you agree with the original post. I didnt read it as an open letter from me but one from a generally concerned group of like minded people.

His (and his departments ) rules/ regulations have cost my company several thousand dollars to check / enforce and its just ongoing and stoopid to allow it to continue , i hope it dosnt continue as each extra cost we have to burdon brings redundancy of staff and workshop closure closer to reality.

PS; Yehaaa he's gone

Paul.

[ManDownUnder]

If you dont see eye to eye on his policies then surely you agree with the original post. I didnt read it as an open letter from me but one from a generally concerned group of like minded people.

You don't? That's exactly how I read the opening stanza... given the facts a) I am a motorist AND a motorcylist and
b) I am in NZ.

I fail to see how I am actually excluded...!

Dear Mr Duynhoven,

On behalf of motorists and motorcyclists across New Zealand...

I also object to personal insult being directed at Harry on my behalf . If there's an issue - criticise the issue, not the person.. Playing the man, not the ball is childish, and most often futile.

Again - I wouldn't do that to Harry.

...may I be the first to say good riddance, you useless bearded terminally-obtuse speed-obsessed moron. Your presence in Parliament will be sorely missed by absolutely no-one with an IQ above 75.

...you'd have though that Labour's road safety initiatives were thought up by a weak-minded fool with absolutely no idea what he was doing. Well, the cap obviously fits.

If you dont see eye to eye on his policies then surely you agree with the original post.

The content of the letter in respect of the road rules affecting me - I sympathise with.

His (and his departments ) rules/ regulations have cost my company several thousand dollars to check / enforce and its just ongoing and stoopid to allow it to continue , i hope it dosnt continue as each extra cost we have to burdon brings redundancy of staff and workshop closure closer to reality.

PS; Yehaaa he's gone

Paul.

That's the price of democracy. He got voted in, there was pain, he got voted out.

I'm personally going to be happy to see policies change too.

[pritch]

He got voted in, there was pain, he got voted out.

We aren't quite certain of that yet. He's 300 votes in arrears but the final verdict isn't due until Saturday week or thereabout.

He's still hoping.