Labour troffers - underpants, golf clubs, wine and private planes - all on our money.

[mashman]

Psssh, you might as well lockup most of the country then, they'd all do it too given half a chance.

Of course they would and do... but for some reason those with "status" seem to avoid the clink (great example to set for future generations)... and very wrongly so imho... it's theft, jail 'em...

[imdying]

Of course they would and do... but for some reason those with "status" seem to avoid the clink (great example to set for future generations)... and very wrongly so imho... it's theft, jail 'em...

Go and sit in on the district courts for a week or two, you'll see people of every race and social standing getting away with all sorts of things and avoiding the clink. It is definitely not just those with status.

[Tank]

Have to disagree, it will be the usual boring circlejerk that passes for political analysis around here.

Speaking of jerking - Does Shane Jones expect us to believe that he wasnt whacking out when watching all the pornos he charged to the g'ment?

I can see the election posters now.

[mashman]

Go and sit in on the district courts for a week or two, you'll see people of every race and social standing getting away with all sorts of things and avoiding the clink. It is definitely not just those with status.

dunno if my sanity, or what's left of it, could handle the injustice... but i take your point...

[oldrider]

I would never stand for political office in NZ - I'm a fairly principled and well-behaved lad but I'm certain there are enough skeletons in my cupboard that some bugger would crucify me over. Not worth it.

Cut to the chase, never mind the boring pollie BS, tell us your all, then we can decide to forgive you and you can enter politics fresh on the KB ticket if you like! How's that for a deal?

[rainman]

Speaking of jerking - Does Shane Jones expect us to believe that he wasnt whacking out when watching all the pornos he charged to the g'ment?

I can see the election posters now.

Don't let John Ansell near that one! Not Iwi/Kiwi, it would have to be Banker/Wanker...

Have to say being a good social liberal I couldn't care less what adults watch - sex is not intrinsically scandalous (other than where the participants are unable/too young to consent, or are exploited/compelled), so this falls into the category of "not a good look". When I have travelled on business the companies I worked for would have no concern for what I watched, porn or disney movies, as long as it was not on my credit card or expense claim. Ditto if I got pissed out of my head in my own time and with my own money - if I could turn up to work and do the job the next day, none of their business.

We own the outcome delivered by the politicans (and must hold them accountable for that), not their every waking moment.

[rainman]

Cut to the chase, never mind the boring pollie BS, tell us your all, then we can decide to forgive you and you can enter politics fresh on the KB ticket if you like! How's that for a deal?

Ha! Nice try... but no ceegar.

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe". (Or should that be "done"?)

[Tank]

, not their every waking moment.

You forgot the "n"

[Swoop]

Surely Shane Jones could have just popped down to the censor's office and "borrowed" a few movies to view? It would have been cheaper for the taxpayers...

[Tank]

http://file.stuff.co.nz/stuff/mpexpe...r-massages.jpg

For that much money you can get a full service - if you know what I mean.

[Tank]

Shanes Jones wanking face: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/im...111860#6952584

[slofox]

Shanes Jones wanking face: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/im...111860#6952584

That's very good...

[Muppet]

Parekura Horomia
- June 2004 - $500 on a meal ($250 paid back) (see receipt)
- July 2004 - $704 on official portfolio dinners (see receipt)
- June 2005 - $1613.54 on restaurant meals
- November 2009 - $750 on a Chinese meal
- December 2009 - $463 mostly on meals ($195.50 paid back)

Typical how that fat slob spends his, sorry our money on chow!!!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Isn't this just an easy media beat-up (wait for it, beat-off): arent these records of funds that have ALREADY been reimbursed?

My question: How do we know its the pr0n that Shane-o was watching? the bill just says "Movie Sky City Grand" { http://static.stuff.co.nz/files/shanejones-misc.jpg } so how does anyone know its porn-tastic?

[Tank]

Isn't this just an easy media beat-up (wait for it, beat-off): arent these records of funds that have ALREADY been reimbursed?

My question: How do we know its the pr0n that Shane-o was watching? the bill just says "Movie Sky City Grand" { http://static.stuff.co.nz/files/shanejones-misc.jpg } so how does anyone know its porn-tastic?

Because he had admitted as such to every TV station and paper in NZ.

Unless its a cunning plan and its a trick?