chairmanknow
@chairmanknow.bsky.social
'This isn't a Govt. It's a collection of semi-autonomous industry-appointed action groups fronted by a toothpaste salesman.'
Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening
Democracy is like a donut, there is nothing in the center
Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening
Democracy is like a donut, there is nothing in the center
TIL this exists
Weezer- Velouria (Pixies Cover)
YouTube video by weezerfan92
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
TIL this exists
How did we get here?
Sketched on a napkin in the 1970s, it claimed that cutting tax rates could increase government revenue.
It became gospel for Reagan, Thatcher and every neoliberal government since.
Sketched on a napkin in the 1970s, it claimed that cutting tax rates could increase government revenue.
It became gospel for Reagan, Thatcher and every neoliberal government since.
Laffer's curve: the tax myth that promoted inequality
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How did we get here?
Sketched on a napkin in the 1970s, it claimed that cutting tax rates could increase government revenue.
It became gospel for Reagan, Thatcher and every neoliberal government since.
Sketched on a napkin in the 1970s, it claimed that cutting tax rates could increase government revenue.
It became gospel for Reagan, Thatcher and every neoliberal government since.
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Whaiāipo: Sweetheart, lover, partner
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Whaiāipo: Sweetheart, lover, partner
mumble mutter windows bullshit
That's an hour wasted sorting random USB C Mondayitis
That's an hour wasted sorting random USB C Mondayitis
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
mumble mutter windows bullshit
That's an hour wasted sorting random USB C Mondayitis
That's an hour wasted sorting random USB C Mondayitis
Fiscal gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse and manipulation where a population is made to question economic reality. The abusers use tactics like blaming previous Govts, defunding the media, trivializing facts, and manipulating statics to defend failed ideology and industry capture
#nzpol
#nzpol
Hmm, so inflation is 3% and Govt is paying a touch under 2.9% interest on its debt. Govt is also getting a fat return on its financial assets... which outweigh its debts by around $70bn. Meanwhile, we can't afford to invest in the country and Treasury are sounding alarm bells!
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Fiscal gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse and manipulation where a population is made to question economic reality. The abusers use tactics like blaming previous Govts, defunding the media, trivializing facts, and manipulating statics to defend failed ideology and industry capture
#nzpol
#nzpol
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So, while I'm all for major public investment in things we need, we will have to do something about the amount of rent we send offshore, or Govt deficit spending will simply accelerate offshore accumulation of NZ assets (enabling more rent collection etc etc) [8/n]
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
So, while I'm all for major public investment in things we need, we will have to do something about the amount of rent we send offshore, or Govt deficit spending will simply accelerate offshore accumulation of NZ assets (enabling more rent collection etc etc) [8/n]
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Ngākau: Heart, mind, emotion
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ngākau: Heart, mind, emotion
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ārahi: to lead and guide
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ārahi: to lead and guide
In today's surprise to know one at all
Rushed implementation of previously failed program, fails again
Prediction, Govt to triple down on failed failed policy
#nzpol
Rushed implementation of previously failed program, fails again
Prediction, Govt to triple down on failed failed policy
#nzpol
Military-style boot camp pilot: Too rushed and too small – report
An 82-page report from Oranga Tamariki found the pilot was rushed into implementation and too small to provide any meaningful data.
www.1news.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
In today's surprise to know one at all
Rushed implementation of previously failed program, fails again
Prediction, Govt to triple down on failed failed policy
#nzpol
Rushed implementation of previously failed program, fails again
Prediction, Govt to triple down on failed failed policy
#nzpol
You cant polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter eh Nicola
A rise in hours worked might show a household budget improving, but in an actual economy with un and under employment it means less workers working more hours
Also where are our ferries?
#nzpol
A rise in hours worked might show a household budget improving, but in an actual economy with un and under employment it means less workers working more hours
Also where are our ferries?
#nzpol
Nicola Willis says Kiwis working more hours a 'good sign'
Hours worked rose 0.9% last quarter, the first lift since December 2023.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
You cant polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter eh Nicola
A rise in hours worked might show a household budget improving, but in an actual economy with un and under employment it means less workers working more hours
Also where are our ferries?
#nzpol
A rise in hours worked might show a household budget improving, but in an actual economy with un and under employment it means less workers working more hours
Also where are our ferries?
#nzpol
November 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Māhara: To remember, think of
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Māhara: To remember, think of
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Ardern and Shaw, willfully or no, were taken for a ride by National and Fed Farmers on climate change. Nats/Feds delayed climate action with false promise of seeking 'consensus'. As soon as they had the power they ditched He Waka Eke Noa and 'Zero Carbon Act'. Don't get fooled again.
November 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Ardern and Shaw, willfully or no, were taken for a ride by National and Fed Farmers on climate change. Nats/Feds delayed climate action with false promise of seeking 'consensus'. As soon as they had the power they ditched He Waka Eke Noa and 'Zero Carbon Act'. Don't get fooled again.
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Whakawhetai: To give thanks, be grateful
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Whakawhetai: To give thanks, be grateful
I noted a distinct lack of fireworks last night
Not converting money into explosions is an indication of just how badly the coalition of clowns has tanked the economy
#nzpol
Not converting money into explosions is an indication of just how badly the coalition of clowns has tanked the economy
#nzpol
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I noted a distinct lack of fireworks last night
Not converting money into explosions is an indication of just how badly the coalition of clowns has tanked the economy
#nzpol
Not converting money into explosions is an indication of just how badly the coalition of clowns has tanked the economy
#nzpol
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Mānaaki: To care for, support, nurture
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Mānaaki: To care for, support, nurture
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"Growth"
Across 10 jobs sectors measured by MBIE job ads are down across 2 years.
- Down 27% in construction
- Down 33% in health
- Down 31% in IT
- Down 35% in manufacturing
- Down 30% in sales
Even down 16% in primary industries
- Down 27% in construction
- Down 33% in health
- Down 31% in IT
- Down 35% in manufacturing
- Down 30% in sales
Even down 16% in primary industries
November 4, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"Growth"
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'Passing Regulatory Standards Bill will exact high political price' newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/02/g...
'Passing Regulatory Standards Bill will exact high political price'
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer analyses what's wrong with the Bill and whether we've reached a new low in NZ political life.
newsroom.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 6:42 AM
'Passing Regulatory Standards Bill will exact high political price' newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/02/g...
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The other infectious disease ripping through schools in Aotearoa. #nzpol
@yeehawtheboys.bsky.social Always on the money
@yeehawtheboys.bsky.social Always on the money
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The other infectious disease ripping through schools in Aotearoa. #nzpol
@yeehawtheboys.bsky.social Always on the money
@yeehawtheboys.bsky.social Always on the money
Erica Stanford's metamorphosis from the cheery competent 'liberal' face of the National Party to private industry captured racist has been surprisingly rapid, or was I just not paying attention?
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Erica Stanford's metamorphosis from the cheery competent 'liberal' face of the National Party to private industry captured racist has been surprisingly rapid, or was I just not paying attention?
#nzpol
#nzpol
Excellent
#BusNews: Bus operator Ritchies and energy technology firm Zenobē will roll out 172 new electric buses across Auckland over the next nine months, in what the partners describe as one of New Zealand’s largest zero-emission bus rollouts.
Via EVs & Beyond: evsandbeyond.co.nz/ritchies-zen...
Via EVs & Beyond: evsandbeyond.co.nz/ritchies-zen...
Ritchies, Zenobē to deploy 172 electric buses in Auckland
Bus operator Ritchies and energy technology firm Zenobē will roll out 172 new electric buses across Auckland over the next
evsandbeyond.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Excellent