Vindictive National Party Law and Order Policy

[SPman]

You mean you've bought into the international Green brand rather than the particular bunch of nutjobs and flakes we have here?

Perhaps he makes an informed decision based on research and morality which accords with his outlook on life, rather than a populist, mob led, media directed, "there are only 2 parties in this election and one of them represents the Antichrist" rant.........

[SlashWylde]

Wow. You should tell them to get some coaching on how they come across in the media then.

Well since you mention it I'm genuinely interested to know how you all think they come accross in the media, so do tell.

I actually think one of the greatest problems they have in getting any traction with the public is overcoming the common misconception that they are all "A bunch of tree-hugging hippes who think every thing can be fixed with a cup of organic tea and a hug".

[HenryDorsetCase]

Perhaps he makes an informed decision based on research and morality which accords with his outlook on life, rather than a populist, mob led, media directed, "there are only 2 parties in this election and one of them represents the Antichrist" rant.........

no, thats where you're wrong. One represents Gog, the other Magog.

for the less biblically inclined, and to quote Lou Reed "the're both evil fuckers, tell you life is made out of dirt"

sick sick sickety sick of the election already, and for the first time ever have no idea who to vote for. Where is my special interest party? MAWGAAIRSCBHTB* party? I get personally sick of paying for everthing all these other useless specail interests get pandered to. It pisses me off that my vote is worth the same as some dole bludging workshy fat useless lazy bludger who has a heap of kids to maximise the DPB. You should only be able to vote if you own land I reckon.

Middle Aged White Guy, Above Average Income,Reasonably Socially Concerned But Hates the Bludgers

[HenryDorsetCase]

Good grief. There is a huge difference between psychotic nut cases and people who kill in the heat of the moment -- crimes of passion, if you will. That's why we have a justice system, to assess each case on its merits, or lack of merits. "One-size-fits-all" sentencing is a red-neck, knee-jerk, intellectual cop-out, just the same as calls for reinstating the death penalty. In my opinion.

I'm sorry. I forgot it's election year, and fell for the obvious troll.

I can make a very good case for reinstatement of the death penalty, on economic, social and political grounds. I dont see why people get so het up about it. When I rule you all (and I will), I will be executing scumbags just like putting the kettle on, and with as much thought of sympathy for the poor electrons that give their lives to make my cup of tea nice and warm.

but pray continue.

[SlashWylde]

Where is my special interest party? MAWGAAIRSCBHTB* party?

Dunno, but I'm interested. Perhaps you should start one. What's your policy on violent crime for instance?

[MisterD]

Well since you mention it I'm genuinely interested to know how you all think they come accross in the media, so do tell.

I actually think one of the greatest problems they have in getting any traction with the public is overcoming the common misconception that they are all "A bunch of tree-hugging hippes who think every thing can be fixed with a cup of organic tea and a hug".

Honestly Seb, if I'm being nice, I think they're a bunch of idealistic idiots with no regard for the realities of running a country outside of their narrow special-interest focus.

I can't remember which of those identikit "nice ladies in green knitwear" was on the Radio(live) this morning talking about ending coal mining on the Coast - but honestly is the answer to everything Tourism? Is that NZ's future? Some kind of Green theme park for rich Americans?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Dunno, but I'm interested. Perhaps you should start one. What's your policy on violent crime for instance?

if I like you, you get a concealed carry permit for a handgun up to .50 cal, and free ammunition. Open season on scumbags. Get it wrong, though and you become a scumbag, lose your concealed carry privileges, and become, well, a moving target would be the fairest description.

An armed society is a polite society. To preserve peace, prepare for war. Personal responsibility for your actions. Personal freedoms so long as you dont impinge on anothers freedoms.

[SlashWylde]

Honestly Seb, if I'm being nice, I think they're a bunch of idealistic idiots with no regard for the realities of running a country outside of their narrow special-interest focus.

Well maybe focusing on special-interest issues is their niche.

I can't remember which of those identikit "nice ladies in green knitwear" was on the Radio(live) this morning talking about ending coal mining on the Coast - but honestly is the answer to everything Tourism? Is that NZ's future? Some kind of Green theme park for rich Americans?

Didn't hear it myself but it may have been Jeanette. I'll have to look at their online archives this evening and have a listen.

Anyway, I'd better go and do some school work. I have a battery de-sulphator to finish designing. Been fun chatting with you all.

[Oscar]

if I like you, you get a concealed carry permit for a handgun up to .50 cal, and free ammunition. Open season on scumbags. Get it wrong, though and you become a scumbag, lose your concealed carry privileges, and become, well, a moving target would be the fairest description.

An armed society is a polite society. To preserve peace, prepare for war. Personal responsibility for your actions. Personal freedoms so long as you dont impinge on anothers freedoms.

Yeah, right.You're speaking of a country where most of the population can't figure out how to use the indicators on their cars...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah, right.You're speaking of a country where most of the population can't figure out how to use the indicators on their cars...

the beauty of my policy is that if someone say, didnt indicate, and you were a member of my party in good standing, you could use your special privileges and your concealed handgun to (safely) not only remove them from the road, but also the gene pool. Then our children and grandchildren dont have to worry about their children and grandchildren not indicating in their hovercars.

Its a win-win.

I think it would be less of a problem because people will become ever so much more polite when they realise that that middle aged guy with the glasses and shirt and tie, driving that middle-range econobox just might shoot them in the head for carving them up on Bealey Avenue.

[MSTRS:Me]

Yeah, right.You're speaking of a country where most of the population can't figure out how to use the indicators on their cars...

Legitimate targets. Failure to observe driving etiquette will result in 'removal'.

[Oscar]

the beauty of my policy is that if someone say, didnt indicate, and you were a member of my party in good standing, you could use your special privileges and your concealed handgun to (safely) not only remove them from the road, but also the gene pool. Then our children and grandchildren dont have to worry about their children and grandchildren not indicating in their hovercars.

Its a win-win.

I think it would be less of a problem because people will become ever so much more polite when they realise that that middle aged guy with the glasses and shirt and tie, driving that middle-range econobox just might shoot them in the head for carving them up on Bealey Avenue.

I see the wisdom of your vision, Obi-wan, and I hope all right thinking people will follow you.

The only problem the generational part of your vision is that the typical denizen of a forum like this are geeky computer types whose seed will be spilt over hither and yon and never into a fertile womb (other than the blow up kind), so that your wisdom is unlikely to be passed to anything other than a damp Kleenex....

[HenryDorsetCase]

I see the wisdom of your vision, Obi-wan, and I hope all right thinking people will follow you.

The only problem the generational part of your vision is that the typical denizen of a forum like this are geeky computer types whose seed will be spilt over hither and yon and never into a fertile womb (other than the blow up kind), so that your wisdom is unlikely to be passed to anything other than a damp Kleenex....

Don't worry about that, my fertility policy ensures that the rights of "Droit de seigneur" (sp?) are reinstated. Basically that means that as the local squire of the village or whatever, I get first dibs at maidens of child bearing age, so as to spread my clearly superior genes more furtherer. Of course I would only hit up the hot ones.

[Quasievil]

I think National are promoting a "Two strikes and you're out" policy.

Thats ACT isnt it, and 3 strikes and youre in prison ?

[Headbanger]

Good grief. There is a huge difference between psychotic nut cases and people who kill in the heat of the moment -- crimes of passion, if you will.

The end result is much the same.

Perhaps we could ask people which type of murderer they would prefer to be killed by?, you know, because its soooooo different.