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Keith Simes's avatar

Well done Frank! While I still feel that arming redneck Ute drivers is a side hustle to Act’s economic mission (shifting money from the masses to the 1%), it is really dangerous. Her commentary has always sounded ‘imported’ and I’m pleased that you took the time to dig in to it.

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Frank Macskasy's avatar

You're right to call it a "side hustle", Keith. A definite vote-chaser to implement ACT's raison d'etre; the transfer of wealth to the upper 10 or 1%. The gun lobby's vote helps in their agenda. (Just as Mr Seymour and Mr Peters were both flirting with conspiracists during the Parliamentary occupation.)

I'm hoping someone in the MSM will cotton on to Ms McKee's references to "competition shooting" and ask the most basic question: WHAT COMPETITION IS SHE REFERRING TO? Because if it sparked my "spidey sense", someone in the media should also be alerted.

I live in hope.

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Phill Brown's avatar

I dunno Frank, I'd vote for you, that makes 2 votes :)

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Frank Macskasy's avatar

Thanks, Phil! 😊

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Levi's avatar

Excellent article Frank we need you in Parliament to stop these nutburgers .

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Frank Macskasy's avatar

No party would have me, Levi. I'd be advocating nationalisation of most rental properties for starters. Also State acquisition of empty sections of land in urban areas left vacant for longer than a year (without damned good reason).

A new Ministry of Works (public ownership entrenched). First $25,000 tax free. A UBI of course. Capital Gains and Wealth taxes. 100% free-to-user education, including Tertiary. Free-to-user dental care. Public funding of political parties (no more dodgy covert funding). Revoke citizenship for Peter Thiel and other oligarchs. All fossil fuel extraction to cease immediatley.. Oh, and the Ambassadors to Israel and Russia can f**k right off. (And USA if they invade another country.)

I'm guess I'd be too left-wing, for most of my fellow NZers...? *sighs*

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Margaret Franken's avatar

I like it!

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Frank Macskasy's avatar

Lol, thanks, Margaret!🙂

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