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@jegga TBF, both he and Bridges have a similar face.
More drama today with him supposedly going to Police with his evidence, the rest of National backing Bridges to the hilt.
Next episode of Shortland Street, the halls of power to be continued...
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Funnily enough - on the basis that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger - this might actually help Bridges.
He's been struggling for traction and relevancy - and now he's got his face on the front page and has become "interesting". A bit like Trump's pussy grabbing - there no bad publicity.
"Is he a corrupt leader? Tune in for the next exciting instalment."
Of course, if he is corrupt, the axe will fall. But, I'm guessing Jami-Lee's tape won't be dynamite enough to blow him out of the water.
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@jegga Yeah - although Jami Lee going postal is quite amusing and has caught my attention.
Like Reuben O'Neill, I may have heard of him before, but I can't actually recall it. Based on Jamie-Lee Curtis, I briefly suspected he might be a woman!
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@chris-b said in NZ Politics:
@jegga Yeah - although Jami Lee going postal is quite amusing and has caught my attention.
Like Reuben O'Neill, I may have heard of him before, but I can't actually recall it. Based on Jamie-Lee Curtis, I briefly suspected he might be a woman!
He's not? He? Hadn't followed closely enough to look at photos.
Even spells Jami girlishly.
Kind of Boy Named Sue vibe going on ...
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Apparently Paula Bennett had a few interviews, and said something along the lines of Ross acted 'inappropriately for a married man'. Whatever the fuck that means.
Paula, love, that is an incredibly stupid path to trot down. You really think everyone in the Beehive wants their personal life put under the spotlight to see if it meets some random 'appropriateness' measure?
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@mokey yeah she was on TV this morning being interveiwed by that dumb arse Jack Tame.
Apparently it was inappropriate for a married man, but was not sexual harrassment (given he claimed to be like that Judge in the US recently, whats his name, Trumps mate) so yeah, who know what that would be.
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@booboo said in NZ Politics:
@jegga said in NZ Politics:
I think it’s a stupid “ look at me “ affectation like Steve Chadwick calling herself Steve.
Who is zhe?
Moronic labour mp who gave one of the most cringeworthy unintentionally hilarious maiden speeches ever . After achieving nothing while in parliament switched troughs and is now mayor of Rotorua and carrying on her brand of idiocy .
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@mokey said in NZ Politics:
Apparently Paula Bennett had a few interviews, and said something along the lines of Ross acted 'inappropriately for a married man'. Whatever the fuck that means.
On Morning Report Paula said she responded to his claim that he was threatened with sexual harassment claims - instead saying it was inappropriate behavoiur. In fairness to her, she tried to walk back the 'for a married man' line
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@taniwharugby So again, in the words of Crusher, 'put up or shut up'. Either state specifically what he did, with some corroboration, or say nothing. Vague smear attempts in an attempt to pull a look! Squirrel! are pathetic and shitty. The leak facts are all that is necessary here.
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@mokey from what they were syaing on the radio, he was due to provide the evidence to the police at 1pm today and then have a presser.
From Stuff just now:
NATIONAL'S LEAK CRISIS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW- Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has arrived at Wellington police station to give evidence for his claim that Simon Bridges asked him to commit electoral fraud.
- Ross claimed to have audio recordings to prove the allegations and will take them to police, before releasing them this afternoon.
- Simon Bridges has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless and false". He said that Ross was welcome to take them to police.
- Ross also said Bridges made up allegations he harassed four women, which Ross denied.
- Ross will resign his seat and leave the National Party by Friday forcing a by-election in his Botany seat, which he will contest.
- That by-election, along with the police reaction, could see this saga continue for months.
- Businessman Zhang Yikun could not be reached for comment, and was understood to be travelling in China.
- At their home in Auckland, his wife confirmed Simon Bridges had been there for dinner before however she said she had no knowledge of donations to the National Party.
- National deputy leader Paula Bennett has suggested Ross could be the one who has broken the law.
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Cluster Fuck
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@mokey I don't know how much is scuttlebutt but she has had those benefit fraud accusations floating around her, so coming on strong about Ross and his 'behaviour' could bite her on the ass at some point. She can manage a bit of banter and the odd jibe, but isn't really a enforcer in the mould of Crusher or Joyce. Speaking of the latter I bet he is well pleased to be out of the circus!!
Was Paula's point that Ross may have broken the law by making those donation changes? so either he goes down or they both go down?
Wondering when the reporters are going to start asking Botany folks about the by-election. In the coverage to date there is little to suggest whether Ross is loved and appreciated, or if his seat has been safe for Nats irrespective of who was running.
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@tim said in NZ Politics:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12143888
If only we had gas fields we could access
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@jegga said in NZ Politics:
@tim said in NZ Politics:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12143888
If only we had gas fields we could access
Dont question a captains call.... 1 person who has no real experience outside of politics is completely qualified to make a sole decision on NZ's energy future. Consultation not required.
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