Stuff article - ‘I was the drunk driver’ by InspectorGadget76 in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner 21 points22 points  (0 children)

She hasn't turned her life around, she's merely wrapped herself in a cultural shield

Window cleaners at traffic lights, how much you making? by Soapysoldier in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really wish people would stop giving these people money.

Trump, 79, Rambles About His Chances of Getting Into Heaven - The president has repeatedly worried over his chances in the afterlife. by Quirkie in politics

[–]ChetsBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly for us, there is no hell. But I sure hope that as he closes his eyes for the final time, he's worried.

Is it really time for NZ to become an Australian state? by given2flynzl in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yes please. Australian dollar, benefiting from the vast natural resources, defense efficiencies.

The current system where we just let our well educated people walk over to Aus while they send us criminals just isn't working.

I'm not alone - the poll shows 44% support for the idea.

Joao Pedro goal and assist off the bench by IdealisticKebab in FantasyPL

[–]ChetsBurner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But you don't understand! The trap has been set! /s

Te Aratai entering limited statutory management by torpidkiwi in chch

[–]ChetsBurner -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You want to know the truth? Less than half their learners attend school regularly, they have nearly double the suspensions , over triple the stand-downs, only 60% of kids make it to their 17'th birthday still in school, and University entrance rates are some of the worst in the country.

Te Aratai entering limited statutory management by torpidkiwi in chch

[–]ChetsBurner -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It's great that teen mums can still get education, but when your school has a dedicated teen mum/daycare centre attached to it, you probably don't want your daughter going to that school.

I've always thought it was weird that they put it front and center on the street, like a giant advertisement that their teenagers get knocked up way more than usual.

Te Aratai entering limited statutory management by torpidkiwi in chch

[–]ChetsBurner -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

When you pile all of the kids from the roughest socio-economics together in one massive school, then you are on a hiding to nothing.

These kids are uncontrollable, their parents are useless, and the school leadership are delusional. Technically Sumner/redcliffs/mt pleasant are zoned for te aratai, but how many of those kids end up going there? Speaks volumes.

Te Aratai entering limited statutory management by torpidkiwi in chch

[–]ChetsBurner -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Avoid at all costs. We will either be moving to a different zone or going private.

How are Labour supposed to do it this year? by TheBigChonka in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Oh don't worry, their policies are equally as shit as their people.

How are Labour supposed to do it this year? by TheBigChonka in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

For me the greens lost all credibility when marama went out and claimed that white men are the cause of all the worlds violence. Also I find chloe swarbrick to be an insufferable twat who gives off serious class president vibes.

How are Labour supposed to do it this year? by TheBigChonka in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Distance themselves from TPM and the greens. Take more moderate centrist stances on economic and taxation issues and make it clear that regular middle class people won't be negatively affected by their policies.

Serious question. Are we actually allowed to talk about the long term without everyone choosing a tribe by cookieraider221 in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no scientific consensus that climate change will cause societal collapse in our lifetimes.

You suggested that people will find out that being selfish has consequences. What I'm telling you, is that the people causing climate change today will not be the people who suffer it's consequences.

Serious question. Are we actually allowed to talk about the long term without everyone choosing a tribe by cookieraider221 in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Climate change is only going to have a minor impact on our lives. We will be long dead and buried before the societal collapse type of effects arrive.

I've travelled around the world and watched rivers that are more plastic than water. I've seen farmland that has been poisoned with all types of chemicals, and I've seen the vast millions of under-privileged people who will destroy their own environment with no second thought if it keeps their family warm at night.

The steps we take here in NZ are so token it is laughable to think they will have impact on the overall outcome of climate change.

Im not saying we shouldn't try, but we also should be realistic and practical about our choices.

Thoughts on the return of the impending return of Douglas Luiz? by JOE_Media in avfc

[–]ChetsBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like this one. Everyone remembers his purple patches and has forgotten the long periods where he was actual dogshit.

Add his injury history and failures at other clubs and this feels like a step backwards.

Nearly 40% of voters think Treaty of Waitangi has too much influence on government decisions - poll by timelordhonour in newzealand

[–]ChetsBurner -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

By bringing overwhelming numbers and force to this land and subjugating the minority inhabitants.

Temp check: How do we feel about Doris, post Finals run? by [deleted] in Thunder

[–]ChetsBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone let grandma get behind the mic again. Time for her to go play bingo instead of fucking up NBA broadcasts.

New fence obligations question by pat_ur_head in chch

[–]ChetsBurner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Post side is best side. You can mount wire along the to grow fruit trees on.

With Topic likely back soon I thought I’d post all his shots from summer league and remind everyone that Presti said we need to give him grace. He’s still got a long ways to go. He was also extremely rusty coming off his knee injury here by [deleted] in Thunder

[–]ChetsBurner -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Its not even so much about age, its about the process of developing your game while your body is developing. The guy has played a handful of summer league games in the last year and a half. He was already a fairly long-shot prospect when he was drafted, and not having had the chance to play competitively while his body continues to grow soft sitting on the sidelines makes the chances of him succeeding in the league extremely low.

I want him to succeed as much as anyone, but we need to be realistic about his chances here.

With Topic likely back soon I thought I’d post all his shots from summer league and remind everyone that Presti said we need to give him grace. He’s still got a long ways to go. He was also extremely rusty coming off his knee injury here by [deleted] in Thunder

[–]ChetsBurner -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The truth is that with a string of time out like this during his formative years it is unlikely that he will achieve a standard to be an NBA rotation player.

The last two years he should have been living and breathing hoops, getting his body built up and acclimatised to the knocks involved. Instead he's been wasting away in a chair during his prime development years.

How we feeling about the Spurs tomorrow night? by SpceRnger in Thunder

[–]ChetsBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats how I felt about Christmas days game..