. . . promoting capitalist acts between consenting adults.
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Wednesday, 11 March 2020
"For NZers the state is an instrument rather than an oversoul... a pork-barrel from which a member might extract pickings for his constituents."
"New Zealanders [use the] state for their material well-being without too curious an interest in the philosophical implications of their actions, as they [have] since the beginnings of their history.... "For [New Zealanders] the state [is] an instrument rather than an oversoul.... a pork-barrel from which a member might extract pickings for his constituents." ~ W.H. Oliver, from his book The Story of New Zealand
We welcome thoughtful disagreement. But we do (ir)regularly moderate comments -- and we *will* delete any with insulting or abusive language. Or if they're just inane or off topic. It’s okay to disagree, but pretend you’re having a drink in the living room with the person you’re disagreeing with. This includes me. PS: Have the honesty and courage to use your real name. That gives added weight to any opinion.
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We welcome thoughtful disagreement.
But we do (ir)regularly moderate comments -- and we *will* delete any with insulting or abusive language. Or if they're just inane or off topic. It’s okay to disagree, but pretend you’re having a drink in the living room with the person you’re disagreeing with. This includes me.
PS: Have the honesty and courage to use your real name. That gives added weight to any opinion.