Reform New Zealand
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I provide a perspective on New Zealand politics. Read my manifesto with the following link... https://ralpheaston.wordpress.com/
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Prisons are the only way to achieve that, wanting to modify prisons and wanting to abolish them are not the same thing
April 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Prisons are the only way to achieve that, wanting to modify prisons and wanting to abolish them are not the same thing
Some people are incredibly dangerous and need to be kept away from the public, it shouldn’t be about punishment or retribution and it doesn’t need to be
April 18, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Some people are incredibly dangerous and need to be kept away from the public, it shouldn’t be about punishment or retribution and it doesn’t need to be
Of course they do, NZ can do better.
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April 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Of course they do, NZ can do better.
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I don't see us reaching that point anytime soon. In order to abolish prisons you would need to have a society devoid of violent crime, I don't see that happening anytime soon, not with the appalling state of global politics.
April 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I don't see us reaching that point anytime soon. In order to abolish prisons you would need to have a society devoid of violent crime, I don't see that happening anytime soon, not with the appalling state of global politics.
It is very stupid rhetoric. Obviously if you call yourself a prison abolitionist people will think you want to abolish prisons. We have to take some responsibility and improve our rhetoric, otherwise the left will be in opposition for ever.
April 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
It is very stupid rhetoric. Obviously if you call yourself a prison abolitionist people will think you want to abolish prisons. We have to take some responsibility and improve our rhetoric, otherwise the left will be in opposition for ever.
Luxon is massively weak, Winston could start hurling the most vile insults at him and he would do nothing.
April 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Luxon is massively weak, Winston could start hurling the most vile insults at him and he would do nothing.
That would be hilarious.
April 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
That would be hilarious.
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absolutely, Winston rolls Luxon because he's a moron, and then falls under the threshold in the resulting snap election due to his overconfidence. Who knows if it works out that way though.
April 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
absolutely, Winston rolls Luxon because he's a moron, and then falls under the threshold in the resulting snap election due to his overconfidence. Who knows if it works out that way though.
Or more likely be the end of any minute shred of popularity he has.
April 17, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Or more likely be the end of any minute shred of popularity he has.
He will never be popular.
April 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
He will never be popular.
So we should just never criticise our own side? That sounds healthy
April 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
So we should just never criticise our own side? That sounds healthy
Highly profitable firms should be obligated to pay a living wage.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Highly profitable firms should be obligated to pay a living wage.
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Am oft befuddled by people who claim their actions/interests are "not political". As Grace Paley once said, politics is how we want people to be treated.
Imho, everything is political. Imho, to think otherwise is a position of privilege, if not wilful ignorance.
Imho, everything is political. Imho, to think otherwise is a position of privilege, if not wilful ignorance.
April 16, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Am oft befuddled by people who claim their actions/interests are "not political". As Grace Paley once said, politics is how we want people to be treated.
Imho, everything is political. Imho, to think otherwise is a position of privilege, if not wilful ignorance.
Imho, everything is political. Imho, to think otherwise is a position of privilege, if not wilful ignorance.
We need to take some responsibility and stop using such sloppy rhetoric, otherwise the left is done for.
April 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
We need to take some responsibility and stop using such sloppy rhetoric, otherwise the left is done for.
They refer to themselves as a "prison abolitionist organization", that is what their website says, when you call yourself something you don't get to be surprised when people believe you. The misinterpretation is 100% their fault.
April 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
They refer to themselves as a "prison abolitionist organization", that is what their website says, when you call yourself something you don't get to be surprised when people believe you. The misinterpretation is 100% their fault.
People speak about this kind of thing as though politics is trivial and meaningless, it is comical.
April 16, 2025 at 5:23 AM
People speak about this kind of thing as though politics is trivial and meaningless, it is comical.
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"Prison abolitionism" is very stupid rhetoric. You don't get to call yourself that and then act surprised when people think you want to abolish prisons. Don't strawman your own ideology.
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 AM
"Prison abolitionism" is very stupid rhetoric. You don't get to call yourself that and then act surprised when people think you want to abolish prisons. Don't strawman your own ideology.
"Prison abolitionism" is very stupid rhetoric. You don't get to call yourself that and then act surprised when people think you want to abolish prisons. Don't strawman your own ideology.
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 AM
"Prison abolitionism" is very stupid rhetoric. You don't get to call yourself that and then act surprised when people think you want to abolish prisons. Don't strawman your own ideology.
What a joke, NZ can do better.
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April 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
What a joke, NZ can do better.
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