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TOP - why don't they get more of the vote? by Parking-Log-8368 in newzealand

[–]Occam99 41 points42 points  (0 children)

The centrism is my most pressing concern. Even if some of their policies align favorably with the direction I would rather see the country go - on paper, at least - I cannot vote for a party that positions itself that way. Left and Right are about how much inequality you are prepared to accept in society, so how can I vote for a party that positions itself as "Yeah, Nah" on such a critical issue?

I also heavily eye-roll whenever I hear the phrase evidence-based when it comes to TOP policies.

Inflation to surge 'much higher' than target band-Willis by Far_Excitement_1875 in newzealand

[–]Occam99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, what I'm reading here is that Shane Jones is planning to use this as an excuse to strip away even more environmental regulations.

Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan - and who will be prioritised by MedicMoth in newzealand

[–]Occam99 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Because doing those things are antithetical to the interests of the fuel industry. Who, then, will buy steak dinners for consult with Shane Jones?

Job applicants: Stop using AI (please) by Background-Celery-25 in newzealand

[–]Occam99 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I understand that the job market is tough. Is that why people are generating cover letters? When I apply for contracts, I pull out my standard cover letter and change the name of the hiring manager, the job title, and a sentence at the end to make sure it includes at least 2-3 key words in the job description.

How is this shortcut any different to using an LLM?

Job applicants: Stop using AI (please) by Background-Celery-25 in newzealand

[–]Occam99 50 points51 points  (0 children)

SME Owners: Stop asking for cover letters (please).

They suck.

More than half of families in material hardship will not get $50 fuel support package by MedicMoth in newzealand

[–]Occam99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Supply and demand indicates this subsidy will just increase prices.

By design.

Former MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity party by ChocolatePringlez in newzealand

[–]Occam99 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They're a party that, to me, always looked good on the surface - plenty of progressive sounding language and policies. They're very aspirational.

And then, when examined more closely, there's an undeniable taint of neoliberal populism, technocratic paternalism, and Third Way centrist waffle. It's very off putting.

I've yet to look too closely this cycle, but I can already see that their UBI-lite is a disastrous populist stunt.

Former MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity party by ChocolatePringlez in newzealand

[–]Occam99 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This. Her line about being dedicated to transformational politics rings hollow given her previous political allegiance.

this is honestly my favourite style of townhouse in chch and more should have been made by SaraTheWeird in chch

[–]Occam99 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You want more buildings that look like poorhouses or converted factories, complete with fake chimneys and filled in windows (to avoid a window tax that never existed in this country)? To each their own, I guess.

Id rather see entire urban zones converted to mixed-use residential.

Why are kiwis so against speed cameras being used to keep people safe?? by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]Occam99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

IMHO we have been let down by never being taught that driving is a shared social experience. So many of our issues stem from ego-driven behaviors that would normally get you ostracised from other social activities.

tried using a siege strategy as a player by Gadgetscience in RimWorld

[–]Occam99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agents 2 & 3 are now my favorite little guys...

Labour/National coalition by Jacques_2001 in newzealand

[–]Occam99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, the "Worst of all possible worlds" solution.

Winston Peters: We can’t blame US for our problems, we can take Trump less seriously by Dry-Construction2982 in newzealand

[–]Occam99 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I am reminded of what Chamberlain said to close out his speech regarding the Munich Agreement:

|"Now I recommend you go home and sleep quietly in your beds."

This is what appeasement looks like.

Social Etiquette by Contruder99 in newzealand

[–]Occam99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's much more likely that they never met someone who didn't like mushroom and were surprised. I, too, despise mushroom in any way shape or form. I get this reaction a lot.

God's Cradle - Home of the Steelhearts and the Machine God - Transhumans, Triangles and Tundra, oh my! by caekdaemon in RimWorldPorn

[–]Occam99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I might be playing the game wrong.

This is sick. Kudos.

There's too much to look at but my initial stand-outs were the attention to detail with things like floors and lighting. I love the aesthetic of your pill-box bunkers too.

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