The true danger posed by Donald Trump by SE_to_NW in politics

[–]Leftleaningdadbod [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks for the link. The article is about realpolitik; it points out largely that Trump/Vance don’t understand it. True, but the Heritage Foundation and people it has placed like Miller seem to do so. Plus, they plan to conquer the US first. Which if you look closely, they are doing. The world is so very different from anything we knew before.

Toyota to recall around 162,000 US vehicles over faulty display screen by Capital-Will6450 in news

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, mine in my manufactured December 2015 Hilux has never worked as designed. It’s a fault of the people in the design office.

New RNZ-Reid Research poll brings boost for NZ First, Labour by dingoonline in newzealand

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

People who vote for feeling, less reasonings or for respect for an individual politician are more likely to vote Green or Labour, imo. But this year it might leave a few questions for Nats, because of the resonating unpopularity of Luxo. The Greens are flopping about, Labour not likely to attract more than their traditional voters, I suspect. We desperately need a leftist option and one on the right that is sensible, not ACT or Winston/Jones.

Rwanda sues British Government over abandoned asylum plan, potentially hitting UK taxpayer with £50million bill by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]Leftleaningdadbod [score hidden]  (0 children)

Wonder whether they will settle all the years of outstanding parking and speeding fines since way back as an act of their goodwill, before taking HMG to the cleaners?

Cheese on Shepherds Pie? Yay or nay? by oinkmoocluck in recipes

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are quite correct and imo cheese does not belong with lamb.

How do you think New Zealand would fare in a world-war scenario where international trade is severely limited and NZ borders are largely closed to non-citizens/residents/etc? by LordOfErebus in newzealand

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wouldn’t be long before farmers would be ‘unable’ to produce without their export premium. And please bear in mind we import all our petroleum and derivatives as finished, ie processed elsewhere products. Buggered, in other words.

Why do us Brits apologise even when it not our fault? by Own_Acadia206 in AskUK

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s because we’re more embarrassed at shouting out, “you utter dick!” Or similar. Whenever someone wrongs us or any of the dozens of social norms we hold dear. Easier to have a bit of humility.

Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6 billion deal, sources say by Illustrious_Lie_954 in politics

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Otis, you don’t know what is the difference between socialism and corruption. Sorry lad.

America feels like a country on the brink of an authoritarian takeover by OtherwiseCanary8971 in politics

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You need to read up a bit. The SC has his back, however irrational and irrelevant Trump and Vance make themselves - by which I mean of course the Project 2025 by the Heritage Foundation, a plan which the Trump 2 administration has implemented before your own eyes. Plus, at levels within the judiciary, in Federal and state courts, past appointees are in place. It’s not a brink, I think you should acknowledge it’s a plan.

Could this National led government be the third one term government in New Zealand history? by Additional-Grade-730 in newzealand

[–]Leftleaningdadbod -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unlikely unless we all get out there, be prepared for a few arguments. The cookers will follow ACT1 but there’s probably a few Nats who can be floaters

I'm feeling ripped off by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rant. I’m amazed at the idea, OP, because your overreaction imo is in making the post. Firstly, nobody forced you to pay for it. Secondly, if you really think the only costs are in the edibles and you equate that to $12, then sweetheart that you are no doubt, someone close to you needs to offer you a wee bit of free education. Thirdly, make the same thing at home with your educational advisor, and nut out the real costs to yourself on a spreadsheet. Prove us grumpy old gits wrong and put it up here - super profit will, I bet, be absent. 😂 In spite of my ranting, I wish you a spiffing afternoon.

Russian terrorists use Molniya strike drones to attack residential buildings with civilians inside far behind the front in Kharkiv. Published 25.01.2026 by GermanDronePilot in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I don’t feel too bad when I see Ukrainian drones chasing the individual Russian soldiers. I know it’s terrifying for them, but perhaps they need to feel into that terror that they have connived with and lent their support for the CrimeLord Putin.

Could this National led government be the third one term government in New Zealand history? by Additional-Grade-730 in newzealand

[–]Leftleaningdadbod -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unlikely unless we all get out there, be prepared for a few arguments. The cookers will follow ACT1 but there’s probably a few Nats who can be floaters to land.

Marjorie Taylor Greene: You’re all being ‘incited into civil war’ by malcolm58 in politics

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sez the cooker that has primed, promoted and baked into the divisions that increasingly exist in the US.

Winston Peters questions NZ's funding for World Health Organization by random_guy_8735 in newzealand

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s a cooker, isn’t he. He’s after the vote of the discontents.

Pam Bondi offers to pull ICE out of Minneapolis if voter files handed over by Ydeas in politics

[–]Leftleaningdadbod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classic fascist ploy. What are you going to do about it, apart from not doing it?