I'm crossing my fingers regarding Poland and hope its people reassess what's going on and the locations of their borders. I'm sure the polls there reflect the results of Russian propaganda efforts. And should the bad guys lose, I expect to see the Polish version of the Big Lie play out in a similarly destructive manner. As for the rest o…
I'm crossing my fingers regarding Poland and hope its people reassess what's going on and the locations of their borders. I'm sure the polls there reflect the results of Russian propaganda efforts. And should the bad guys lose, I expect to see the Polish version of the Big Lie play out in a similarly destructive manner. As for the rest of your semi-poetic lamentations, they are now part of history in the way previous great writers have cautioned their countries during times of looming crisis.
It appears that the majority of New Zealanders have voted for a right-wing coalition led by a suit-wearing penis of an ex-CEO. A political novice who will be forming a government along with two (further to the right) minor parties. Only one of which has a single member (the 78 year old leader and chief dog whistler) with any prior experience of being in government. He is currently the kingmaker, the smallest of the three parties but without one seat from his party there is no majority as things rest at this time.
The special ballots, around 20% of the total (from overseas and out of electorate voters) are yet to be counted and declared, so there may be changes before the November 3rd deadline for those results. Not holding mine either.
Seems that, having avoided recession, the majority of Kiwis have opted for clinical Depression.
I'm crossing my fingers regarding Poland and hope its people reassess what's going on and the locations of their borders. I'm sure the polls there reflect the results of Russian propaganda efforts. And should the bad guys lose, I expect to see the Polish version of the Big Lie play out in a similarly destructive manner. As for the rest of your semi-poetic lamentations, they are now part of history in the way previous great writers have cautioned their countries during times of looming crisis.
I wouldn't be holding your breath if I were you.
It appears that the majority of New Zealanders have voted for a right-wing coalition led by a suit-wearing penis of an ex-CEO. A political novice who will be forming a government along with two (further to the right) minor parties. Only one of which has a single member (the 78 year old leader and chief dog whistler) with any prior experience of being in government. He is currently the kingmaker, the smallest of the three parties but without one seat from his party there is no majority as things rest at this time.
The special ballots, around 20% of the total (from overseas and out of electorate voters) are yet to be counted and declared, so there may be changes before the November 3rd deadline for those results. Not holding mine either.
Seems that, having avoided recession, the majority of Kiwis have opted for clinical Depression.
As Churchill is alleged to have once said, "The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter."
Hah, yes. Or counter to the disputed quote of your Abe Lincoln, some people are quite content with being fooled all the time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67118787?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Have to see how this shakes out.