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@chrishipkins.bsky.social Labour's acting like the Dems prior to Trump's win: weak, tepid, pandering to the right.
It worked for Starmer because voters had a really long time to be sick of the incumbents... And the UK system let them win with only 34% of the vote.
Real progressive policy needed.
It worked for Starmer because voters had a really long time to be sick of the incumbents... And the UK system let them win with only 34% of the vote.
Real progressive policy needed.
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
@chrishipkins.bsky.social Labour's acting like the Dems prior to Trump's win: weak, tepid, pandering to the right.
It worked for Starmer because voters had a really long time to be sick of the incumbents... And the UK system let them win with only 34% of the vote.
Real progressive policy needed.
It worked for Starmer because voters had a really long time to be sick of the incumbents... And the UK system let them win with only 34% of the vote.
Real progressive policy needed.
That's on you.
We need a RED Labour. Not this pale blue.
Labour (and their supporters) fail to recognise that weak policy doesn't win elections. Strong messaging does.
Eg: Hipkins could have pointed out, factually, 90% of last years rated rises were National's fault, they cancelled 3 waters fund.
We need a RED Labour. Not this pale blue.
Labour (and their supporters) fail to recognise that weak policy doesn't win elections. Strong messaging does.
Eg: Hipkins could have pointed out, factually, 90% of last years rated rises were National's fault, they cancelled 3 waters fund.
December 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
That's on you.
We need a RED Labour. Not this pale blue.
Labour (and their supporters) fail to recognise that weak policy doesn't win elections. Strong messaging does.
Eg: Hipkins could have pointed out, factually, 90% of last years rated rises were National's fault, they cancelled 3 waters fund.
We need a RED Labour. Not this pale blue.
Labour (and their supporters) fail to recognise that weak policy doesn't win elections. Strong messaging does.
Eg: Hipkins could have pointed out, factually, 90% of last years rated rises were National's fault, they cancelled 3 waters fund.
This. A UBI would have a massive stimulating effect on the economy. A huge swathe of the population would have both more money and more time to invest in new projects.
December 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
This. A UBI would have a massive stimulating effect on the economy. A huge swathe of the population would have both more money and more time to invest in new projects.
I am accepting political reality: in the current situation with public service and the economy, we need better from Labour than what we are getting.
If we "can't change the government without Labour", all the more reason to be critical if what Labour is doing isn't good enough.
If we "can't change the government without Labour", all the more reason to be critical if what Labour is doing isn't good enough.
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I am accepting political reality: in the current situation with public service and the economy, we need better from Labour than what we are getting.
If we "can't change the government without Labour", all the more reason to be critical if what Labour is doing isn't good enough.
If we "can't change the government without Labour", all the more reason to be critical if what Labour is doing isn't good enough.
Your only argument has been "Labour needed". I have offered a bunch of reasons why that is not so. Your loyalty to the party is admirable, but it gets in the way of seeing the ways in which the party and its leader are doing and saying problematic things.
December 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Your only argument has been "Labour needed". I have offered a bunch of reasons why that is not so. Your loyalty to the party is admirable, but it gets in the way of seeing the ways in which the party and its leader are doing and saying problematic things.
Name-calling is hugely counter-productive. I'm not wedded to any party, i want the best for New Zealand. Do you?
I'm not convinced Hipkins does.
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I'm not convinced Hipkins does.
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WTF do you mean 'agree in principle', like I mean the other comments are good, but its a dumb policy and I have no idea why Hipkins thinks otherwise.
Just goes back to the point that central government politicians do not understand or care about local government.
Just goes back to the point that central government politicians do not understand or care about local government.
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Name-calling is hugely counter-productive. I'm not wedded to any party, i want the best for New Zealand. Do you?
I'm not convinced Hipkins does.
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I'm not convinced Hipkins does.
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"fake it till you make it", or in this case, "fake it when you dont make it"
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"fake it till you make it", or in this case, "fake it when you dont make it"
That's on you. I was very clear about where i stand: Labour too "centrist" with policy, not a strong opposition, attacking their potential coalition partners... And leaving far too much speculation they will go with NZF.
This leads to concerns there will not be the changes needed for a better NZ.
This leads to concerns there will not be the changes needed for a better NZ.
December 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
That's on you. I was very clear about where i stand: Labour too "centrist" with policy, not a strong opposition, attacking their potential coalition partners... And leaving far too much speculation they will go with NZF.
This leads to concerns there will not be the changes needed for a better NZ.
This leads to concerns there will not be the changes needed for a better NZ.
Characterising my opinion as "whiny" rather than engaging with the substance of it is on you.
December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Characterising my opinion as "whiny" rather than engaging with the substance of it is on you.
You keep repeating that as if it means something. and yes, i will be "whingey" because Labour is failing to meet the moment. You need to be better at situational awareness.
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
You keep repeating that as if it means something. and yes, i will be "whingey" because Labour is failing to meet the moment. You need to be better at situational awareness.
"you have no self awareness" doesnt mean anything. Just like your desperate "hypocrite" call. And finish the sentence properly: we need Labour TO MEET THE MOMENT. The AGM gave me very low confidence that Labour will do much to fix everything the current Coalition of Chaos has broken. Too timid.
November 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
"you have no self awareness" doesnt mean anything. Just like your desperate "hypocrite" call. And finish the sentence properly: we need Labour TO MEET THE MOMENT. The AGM gave me very low confidence that Labour will do much to fix everything the current Coalition of Chaos has broken. Too timid.
Fair. I hope enough people realise that things are different now, much more dire, and we need a govt prepared to meet that moment.
November 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Fair. I hope enough people realise that things are different now, much more dire, and we need a govt prepared to meet that moment.
What matters is who will be able to deliver after the next election.
Especially with the current unprecedented state of affairs, the mess the current government has made of our laws. Even at their AGM Labour sounded so timid. They do not sound ready to meet this moment.
Especially with the current unprecedented state of affairs, the mess the current government has made of our laws. Even at their AGM Labour sounded so timid. They do not sound ready to meet this moment.
November 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
What matters is who will be able to deliver after the next election.
Especially with the current unprecedented state of affairs, the mess the current government has made of our laws. Even at their AGM Labour sounded so timid. They do not sound ready to meet this moment.
Especially with the current unprecedented state of affairs, the mess the current government has made of our laws. Even at their AGM Labour sounded so timid. They do not sound ready to meet this moment.
So you're saying my posts about Labour attacking potential partners is itself attacking a potential partner. You realise how desperate of a reach that is?
I want what's best for New Zealand. Do you? How are we going to get there?
I want what's best for New Zealand. Do you? How are we going to get there?
November 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
So you're saying my posts about Labour attacking potential partners is itself attacking a potential partner. You realise how desperate of a reach that is?
I want what's best for New Zealand. Do you? How are we going to get there?
I want what's best for New Zealand. Do you? How are we going to get there?
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November 30, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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November 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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Labour under Hipkins is weak centrist policy-wise and not good at worker protection at all. I think unions would do well to consider shifting their support from Labour to Green. Greens have a credible tax and finance policy, and a very impressive and growing array of capable talent.
November 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Labour under Hipkins is weak centrist policy-wise and not good at worker protection at all. I think unions would do well to consider shifting their support from Labour to Green. Greens have a credible tax and finance policy, and a very impressive and growing array of capable talent.
Zack Polanski is another excellent example of a great leader.
November 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Zack Polanski is another excellent example of a great leader.
