They contributed to the system to support their grandparents.

This highlights a major issue facing countries with ageing populations, such as China. A shrinking working-age population struggles to sustain the costs of the previous generation, who are living longer and requiring more expensive care.

A bit of both, saying only being libertarian is not a good idea. ===

#nzpol

"In the current system, today’s superannuation expenses are paid for by today’s taxpayers – which Douglas described as a “Ponzi scheme”."

"Douglas’ solution would be a form of self-funding social services. New Zealanders would be given large tax cuts, but they would be encouraged to use those cuts to pay for schemes that would pre-fund the services they drew on when they aged, like health and superannuation."

"Criticising" is a very kind way to explain how they tried to bust into a private event yelled at the deputy prime minister he was giving a speech.

but... are they?

If I was a planner I would design everything with plans to add cycleways in 3-6 years time with the next government. Make space and lay the ground work. Probably the best you can do in this climate.

It's all about the foundations.

I think, as a society, we stick with oat and cow for now. We can forget the rest for a year or two. It's time to simplify.

Ha - Not likely.

If they're cheap and electric that might not be such a bad thing!

a niggle to put it lightly