Congratulations 48%

**Mental Trousers** · 30th November 2011, 20:42

Originally Posted by caspernz

Oh, and if you didn't vote or wasted your vote, don't come crying on here.....

No such thing as a wasted vote. Everyone that voted did their part. Those who didn't vote really should shut up though.

Originally Posted by caspernz

And what's with NZ First getting such a following? Surely Kiwis memories aren't that short??

Did you see who was voting for Mana?!?! Young, well educated, inner city dwelling professionals. WTF?!?!?!

At least it was predictable who would vote for Winston.

**Mully** · 30th November 2011, 20:45

Originally Posted by thehovel

Now they have total power they don't have ask or consulate they just do it.

I hate it when people don't consulate with me. Or Embassy, either.

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Only if the illiterate want to be taken seriously. If they don't understand the subtleties of grammar, what other fundamental knowledge could they be lacking?

It's funny the number of people qualified to comment on Governments who don't understand the difference between "your" and "you're". It amuses me that often the same people are berating the implementation of National Standards in schools.

Grammar is the difference between "let's eat, Grandma!" and "let's eat Grandma!"

**FJRider** · 30th November 2011, 20:46

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

Did you see who was voting for Mana?!?! Young, well educated, inner city dwelling professionals. WTF?!?!?!

And which poll done (and who by) discovered this ... ???

**Hitcher** · 30th November 2011, 20:47

Originally Posted by Ntoxcated

Although, vege's may be appropriate if you consider that the apostrophe is indicating a contraction as opposed to possession.

You're saying that vege needs an apostrophe too? And Bob needs two? How many apostrophes are needed in radar or scuba? And what about fridge? Is it a contraction of refrigerator or Frigidaire?

**Mental Trousers** · 30th November 2011, 20:48

Originally Posted by FJRider

And which poll done (and who by) discovered this ... ???

Petra was interviewing them during the Election Night coverage. Jaw dropping stuff.

**Hitcher** · 30th November 2011, 20:50

Multiple exclamation marks are no more excited than is one. Multiple question marks do not increase the extent of the question. And I blame Facebook for the rampant, unnecessary and alarming use of the ellipsis.

**mashman** · 30th November 2011, 20:51

Originally Posted by caspernz

Oh, and if you didn't vote or wasted your vote, don't come crying on here.....

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

No such thing as a wasted vote. Everyone that voted did their part. Those who didn't vote really should shut up though.

Why should thoses', who didn't use their vote's stop crying or shut up? What makes' you so different to those's who didn't use they're votes's? Especially if they chose to use their vote in such a way?

**FJRider** · 30th November 2011, 20:53

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

Petra was interviewing them during the Election Night coverage. Jaw dropping stuff.

So ... secret vote's ... aren't secret anymore ... ???

I told a newspaper reporter I was doing nuclear research ...

**Hitcher** · 30th November 2011, 20:54

Originally Posted by FJRider

So ... secret vote's

Vote's being a contraction of?

**Edbear** · 30th November 2011, 20:54

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Only if the illiterate want to be taken seriously. If they don't understand the subtleties of grammar, what other fundamental knowledge could they be lacking? The BDOTGNZA also worries about Parkinson's sufferers being allowed near full stop keys.

I wonder how many have that affliction...

Originally Posted by Mully

I hate it when people don't consulate with me. Or Embassy, either.

It's funny the number of people qualified to comment on Governments who don't understand the difference between "your" and "you're". It amuses me that often the same people are berating the implementation of National Standards in schools.

Grammar is the difference between "let's eat, Grandma!" and "let's eat Grandma!"

Typos aside, so many fail to understand that poor spelling and grammar tend to make one's views irrelevant. Those in positions of authority look down on people who can't spell or write correctly. However much people complain that this is unfair, it is a simple and undeniable fact that will not change despite many in higher positions, including teachers, demonstrating poor spelling and grammar themselves.

If one wants to have their argument discussed or acknowledged, bad spelling and grammar focus the attention on that instead of the argument itself. It's like standing up to speak about a serious matter while dressed in a flouro pink tutu and no knickers. Few would be paying any attention to what is being said.

**nosebleed** · 30th November 2011, 20:58

Originally Posted by Woodman

What the fuck is this BDOTGNZA Thing? and, whats it got to do with National?

Black Op's division, from what I can see.

**FJRider** · 30th November 2011, 21:00

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Vote's being a contraction of?

According to my therapist ... I have multiple personalities ...

SO ... I have MULTIPLE votes ....

**Mental Trousers** · 30th November 2011, 21:00

Originally Posted by mashman

Why should thoses', who didn't use their vote's stop crying or shut up? What makes' you so different to those's who didn't use they're votes's? Especially if they chose to use their vote in such a way?

Don't participate then don't complain how things turned out. Not voting is implicitly accepting the outcome.

Originally Posted by FJRider

So ... secret vote's ... aren't secret anymore ... ???

All the people they were interviewing were more than happy to talk about who they voted for and why.