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15 April 2008
VIDEO: Journal 35 on Labour's Congress, the EFA and the economy

John talks about the surprisingly vacuous Labour Congress over the weekend, discusses developments with the EFA and moves on to a discussion of the critical issues facing the country's economy. He concludes by noting that the upcoming Budget is likely to be Michael Cullen's last - and says he's looking forward to it.

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#1 - Bob Howard 2008-04-15 20:00 - (Reply)

I agreed with your comments to Labour in parliament today to start dealing with the economy instead of making childish attacks on you. Does Helen Clark really think stupid remarks impress intelligent voters? I've come to the conclusion Helen aims at the lowest common denominator in society knowing that covers a mass of non discerning voters. My advice is to ignore the stupid remarks and reply sensibly.

#1.1 - Peter and Christine Jansen said:
2008-04-15 22:25 - (Reply)

John , Labour's recent attacks on your character and your fresh and honest approach to politics indicate that Helen and her sidekick have exhausted their options. Stay with the real issues that are important to New Zealand. New Zealand needs an innovative growth strategy designed to revitalise our community . Stay with it. You have our total support.

#2 - Tony McCombs 2008-04-15 22:49 - (Reply)

It was sad to see this Labour Government in the desperate sandbox of childish politics that most of us left behind in kindy. It was sad for the many politicians that have given wonderful service over the years to make our country a better place for New Zealanders. Congratulations Mr Key on focussing on the important issues of getting the country back to a place New Zealanders are proud of.

#3 - Richard 2008-04-15 23:36 - (Reply)

John it was good to see your response to Labours personal attacks. Their, and Michael Cullens in particular, bitter and nasty comments do not help them at all. Its great to see you putting the heat on them about the economy. I mean how many billion dollars belonging to hardworking kiwis has been lost from finance company collapses and other groups like Blue Chip? And yet what is the government doing? Not lifting a finger.

#4 - David Chalk 2008-04-16 08:40 - (Reply)

Well done for highlighting the imature schoolyard antics that take place in government! Don't rise to it and show New Zealand what children your peers are! National will get two ticks from me!

#5 - Dave 2008-04-16 10:22 - (Reply)

I've had dealings with Ms. Dyson and her cohorts in office, my findings (in my opinion) were - they are evidently cocooned in another reality, responsibility seemed to comprise of writing one word placed in front of another (drivel and misleading). The bizarre Labour karaoke outburst would definitely provide the "psychiatrists convention with weeks worth of material" (Fawlty Towers) As J Key pinpointed, this little song of labour has been created on taxpayers time whilst many are starving. Hey thats ok "give us another $5000.00 serfs" chant the crackpot labour singers. I find it distressing that older human beings in charge of NZ have little respect and publicly displaying mental disorders?? Not even children would act so ridiculously with a tremendous vacuum in place of integrity. Keep trucking on Mr. Key, thick skin my friend - thats all you need against these mostly pathetic labour MP's.

#6 - Christine 2008-04-16 10:32 - (Reply)

Hi John, I came on here to say to you, good for you, stay strong, rise above it and let them continue to make immature fools of themselves and I see that many others have felt the same way. Honestly, that kind of thing is just ridiculous. Stay on track and don't take the bait, you will be the better man for it. I will not forget the image of our "Leader" saying diddums to you in a hurry. How pathetic.

#7 - John 2008-04-16 13:42 - (Reply)

Hi John, I believe I have discovered the perfect analogy in discribing this government. The Chernobal disaster, a Russian nuclear power station, flawed in concept, in its design, run by incompetents and eventually suffering a catasrophic meltdown. Like the aforestated, Labour is now in meltdown phase. The toxic waste of this event is rapidly permiating Nationwide, with a collasping economy and increasingly childish dribble, personal attacks and buck passing, from its chief engineers Clarke & Cullen.

#7.1 - Paul 2008-04-20 18:42 - (Reply)

John this is a note to the whole party. If you chase and react to the opposition you will be totally distracted by the process of politics and the points of policy that you offer will be completely lost or smugged out. Do not get distracted at this time in the campaign. State policy differences and where you would like to head as a party in the future but don't give the game away until the last minute (ELECTION TIME). You have wasted the gains made this year because you have played her game not your own. Hit and run at this time of the year. Get the media dancing from one topic to another. The public are already sick of the politics of election year and don't want any (garbage) which is how she will destroy you by turning everything you say against you. There are thousands of things she hasn't attended to so attack (not her) but the topic. The public will respect you if it is not personal as you have just found out. You can't take this one head on her policies are weak and her parties ability to make policy, has flaws so hint at the fact that you will make policy that is open and contains no hidden agenda's or is not too complicated. Disappointed N surporter.

#8 - David 2008-04-16 14:04 - (Reply)

John, I moved here from the UK as a permanent migrant in 2005, having visited and worked in UK and NZ since 1998. I've noticed many changes over that time and the reasons why I emigrated here with my wife are less compelling now than they were when we first applied in 2004. Without a change of government, I doubt we will stay for the long term. I have never felt compelled to write in support of an MP before but here and now I have a strong conviction to help where I can to ensure National get into power this time around. The more I see clips of the kind of idiotic, immature name calling and point scoring that occured this week, the more I am motivated to underline my support for your party and encourage you to continue along the path you are on, and staying strong. You are raising important questions and I hope as the election approaches more and more people start thinking about the state of their country and what needs to happen to raise NZ back up the OECD ratings. The world is moving on at a pace and I fear the NZ is getting left behind in some areas. Yet I also work with a number of highly innovative high growth NZ companies with amazing potential - so I do have a sense of what COULD be achieved - if only some of the blockages were removed. Please keep at it. Cheers, David

#9 - ian ( levin) 2008-04-16 15:02 - (Reply)

mickey savage, peter fraser, walter nash and norman kirk must be turning in their graves at the antics of the present labour party. the vicious personal attacks being made by helen clark, michael cullen and others on john key must be amongst the worst ever made in parliament. it looks as though they're really running scared.

#10 - Steve Nielsen, Ph.D. 2008-04-18 09:58 - (Reply)

Hi John, I immigrated here from the US in 2003, and I am absolutely gob-smacked at what the Labour government - under the direction of Michael Cullen - has done to the economy. The sad thing is that the vast majority of Kiwis don't have a clue as to the damage he's done. Joseph Spitzer, the Noble Prize winning economist, recently visited Auckland to give a lecture at AU, and was interviewed on Campbell Live and by the Auckland Herald. It took him only a few hours to ferret out that the Labour government was doing the exact opposite of what it should be doing in response to New Zealand's economic problems. He noted that the government should be lowering interest rates and doing whatever it can to stimulate business, particularly the export market. Instead, we're exporting the nation's money supply by paying the highest interest in the developed world to foreign investors. My former accountant in the US tells me he's doing very well collecting interest on his NZ investments. He doesn't need that money. We, the people of NZ, do. I'll do whatever I can to support you in the upcoming election.

#11 - Graeme 2008-04-20 11:46 - (Reply)

Please forward my thanks to Helen and Michael. It is a great relief to me that this country is in such a wonderful economic and social condition, that parliamentary time is not required for debate, but can be more usefully used for personal abuse.


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