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Vague Craig's avatar

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.

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TCinLA's avatar

As Churchill is alleged to have once said, "The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter."

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Vague Craig's avatar

Hah, yes. Or counter to the disputed quote of your Abe Lincoln, some people are quite content with being fooled all the time.

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