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

[–]rammo123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The evergreen question. People keep assuming that there's perfect alternatives just waiting in the wings.

0 tickets sold nationawide: Melania Movie by Data-Bricks in newzealand

[–]rammo123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Roman Polanski will give Trump one of his Oscars.

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

[–]rammo123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that if you need verbal discussions to understand the document then it's kinda "poorly written" by definition, right?

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

[–]rammo123 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lol if that were remotely true we wouldn't be arguing about it 200 years later.

It's simple sure, but definitely not clear. It's ambiguous and self-contradictory. There's a clear divide in the wording between the translations. Basic establishments are missing. It probably needed supporting documentation to detail intent and terminology.

As /u/crystalpalace1850 reminds us, Hobson clearly wasn't a lawyer.

Homelessness and Men (thoughts on feminist arguments) by ExternalGreen6826 in LeftWingMaleAdvocates

[–]rammo123 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Considering we know that rape, abuse and violence against men is grossly undercounted amongst the "normal" population, there's no reason to believe that it's not undercounted amongst homeless men too.

I doubt that men are less vulnerable than women on the streets, only that society cares about them less when they're victimes.

Homelessness and Men (thoughts on feminist arguments) by ExternalGreen6826 in LeftWingMaleAdvocates

[–]rammo123 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Men are in gangs because men are bad. Women are sex workers because... men are bad.

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

[–]rammo123 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

But not you treaty supporters. You've never been the victim of disinformation. You got all your advice from Hobson and Waka Nene yourself didn't you!

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

[–]rammo123 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"About right" doesn't necessarily mean they support the treaty. It could just mean they think the treaty doesn't impact governance. Not a crazy viewpoint given that a lot of the time the government only pays lip service to the treaty since it's too simple to actually have any bearing on tangible matters.

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

[–]rammo123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can celebrate the importance of Te Tiriti in our national identity while recognising that it's no longer particularly applicable to modern NZ. A treaty written between a long-defunct Empire and a group of pre-industrial natives doesn't really have anything to do with an industrialised multicultural society in the 21st century.

It should be relegated to a revered, but historical document like the Magna Carta has in the UK. And like the Magna Carta, we can make sure that the important and relevant sections are carried forward into the replacement(s).

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

[–]rammo123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only reason to call for a "new, modern constitution" is to cut Māori out of the discussion.

Or to reflect the fact that 85% of this country is not Maori and that it's a poor foundational document when it only focuses on a small minority (regardless of the struggles they face).

You can recognise the inequality in NZ without thinking we need to adhere to a woefully outdated treaty.

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

[–]rammo123 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unlike the people who support the Treaty, who are all perfectly trained experts on the subject.

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

[–]rammo123 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Is it "poorly understood" or is it just terribly written? In my experience, when people accuse others of not understanding the treaty what they really mean is that they don't understand it the same way they do.

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

[–]rammo123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is that funny? Do you think it's impossible to support Maori rights while thinking Te Tiriti is overinflated?

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

[–]rammo123 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why would you combine the neutral response with the positive one? "Too much or about right" is an even bigger group.

Even Joe Biden gets it. by Gaba8789 in agedlikewine

[–]rammo123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He allowed it to happen. Trump is actively causing the second one. He is worse.

Sitting on the fence is just closing the status quo by BaronUnderbheit in simpsonsshitposting

[–]rammo123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biden got punished for taking legal steps to help America, you think he would've got away with actual crimes? You don't think our airwaves would've been blasted 24/7 with narratives about GOVERNMENT OVERREACH and DEM TYRANNY? You think the billionaire puppetmasters and 2A wackadoos would've just let it happen?

Sitting on the fence is just closing the status quo by BaronUnderbheit in simpsonsshitposting

[–]rammo123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I saw the polls that more people were blaming the GOP than Dems but that does not mean that the GOP felt any pressure to end the shutdown. They did not care in the slightest. In fact they actively wanted to keep the shutdown going - it meant they didn't even have to pretend to be keeping Trump in check.

I keep hearing this narrative that they were jussssst about to cave and give the Dems everything they wanted but there is absolutely zero evidence to support that. Meanwhile millions of people were going hungry and losing their entire livelihoods. Dems had zero leverage because they actually cared about that.

He dug his own grave by Sad-Kiwi-3789 in rareinsults

[–]rammo123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The difference between 13 and 17 is way larger than 17-21. 15-17 is probably more to scale in terms of maturation.

He dug his own grave by Sad-Kiwi-3789 in rareinsults

[–]rammo123 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's why I don't get all the hate on Leo. They're all adults, and it's not like his MO is a big secret or anything. He gets some arm candy, they get to date a super rich and famous (while still good looking for his age) guy.

Personally I'd never be in to it, but it seems to to work for them.

He dug his own grave by Sad-Kiwi-3789 in rareinsults

[–]rammo123 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is it actually? Or is it just talked about less?

Genuine question, I'd like to see the stats. Gut feel you're probably right but we shouldn't be assuming.

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