Frank
@fmacskasy.bsky.social
Social Democrat~Blogger~LGBTQI ally~Critic of the alt.Right/neo-liberalism~BDS~Free Palestine!~Slava Ukraine!~He/him
#NationalNotFitToGovern
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#NationalNotFitToGovern
TIME TO EXPEL THE ISRAELI & RUSSIAN AMBASSADORS!
I blog,sporadically,@ frankmacskasy.substack.com
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Marama Davidson asking whether the govt will commit to fully implementing all recommendations of the abuse in casre inquiry.
Luxon says "yes", then says some recommendations are only "partially" accepted, and that over 120 recommendatiosn still have not been decided on #nzqt
Luxon says "yes", then says some recommendations are only "partially" accepted, and that over 120 recommendatiosn still have not been decided on #nzqt
November 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Marama Davidson asking whether the govt will commit to fully implementing all recommendations of the abuse in casre inquiry.
Luxon says "yes", then says some recommendations are only "partially" accepted, and that over 120 recommendatiosn still have not been decided on #nzqt
Luxon says "yes", then says some recommendations are only "partially" accepted, and that over 120 recommendatiosn still have not been decided on #nzqt
"Together, the coalition parties would have a majority with 62 seats,to the opposition's 60."
This is where Special Votes are so crucial.With Specials,the Left Bloc stands to gain 2 seats at the Rights expense.
This rotten govt wants to gerrymander the voting process!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is where Special Votes are so crucial.With Specials,the Left Bloc stands to gain 2 seats at the Rights expense.
This rotten govt wants to gerrymander the voting process!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Coalition would hold power but Labour gains points after capital gains tax - poll
But coalition parties would still have a majority, according to a new Curia-Taxpayers Union poll,
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"Together, the coalition parties would have a majority with 62 seats,to the opposition's 60."
This is where Special Votes are so crucial.With Specials,the Left Bloc stands to gain 2 seats at the Rights expense.
This rotten govt wants to gerrymander the voting process!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is where Special Votes are so crucial.With Specials,the Left Bloc stands to gain 2 seats at the Rights expense.
This rotten govt wants to gerrymander the voting process!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
If you havent seen the 2006 movie "Idiocracy", i well recommend it. It was scarily prescient.
Another example of its sad relevance...
#IdiocracyIsNewReality
nypost.com/2025/10/30/e...
Another example of its sad relevance...
#IdiocracyIsNewReality
nypost.com/2025/10/30/e...
Kim Kardashian endorses conspiracy theory about 1969 moon landing: ‘I think it was fake’
The reality star said she doesn’t care if people think she’s “crazy” for her opinion.
nypost.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
If you havent seen the 2006 movie "Idiocracy", i well recommend it. It was scarily prescient.
Another example of its sad relevance...
#IdiocracyIsNewReality
nypost.com/2025/10/30/e...
Another example of its sad relevance...
#IdiocracyIsNewReality
nypost.com/2025/10/30/e...
"The country has plummeted from second in the world in 2023 to 53rd in the 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index."
Its a shame those stats can't apply to homelessness, polluted waterways, substance abuse,, and other socio-environmental problems.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Its a shame those stats can't apply to homelessness, polluted waterways, substance abuse,, and other socio-environmental problems.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'Most deteriorated' - NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"The country has plummeted from second in the world in 2023 to 53rd in the 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index."
Its a shame those stats can't apply to homelessness, polluted waterways, substance abuse,, and other socio-environmental problems.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Its a shame those stats can't apply to homelessness, polluted waterways, substance abuse,, and other socio-environmental problems.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
When Luxon advised people to go where the jobs are, they responded accordingly.
Not exactly a stirling endorsement of this govt.
Last person out, hit the light switch please. (Or get Siri to do it automatically.)
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/578...
Not exactly a stirling endorsement of this govt.
Last person out, hit the light switch please. (Or get Siri to do it automatically.)
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/578...
New Zealand's population growth dips by tens of thousands
New Zealand's population growth has been on a downward trend according to Statistics NZ following a strong drop off in international migration.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
When Luxon advised people to go where the jobs are, they responded accordingly.
Not exactly a stirling endorsement of this govt.
Last person out, hit the light switch please. (Or get Siri to do it automatically.)
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/578...
Not exactly a stirling endorsement of this govt.
Last person out, hit the light switch please. (Or get Siri to do it automatically.)
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/578...
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The same way that New Zealand's highest paid, most biased media opinionist, Mike Hosking, constantly berates the "bias" of "the media" in New Zealand....
"Because they've failed to run the economy properly..."
Who is"they",Mr Peters?
FYI, NZFirst is part of this govt. Mr Peters has served as Deputy PM.
So any failure can be shared with him.
Its called responsibility.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Who is"they",Mr Peters?
FYI, NZFirst is part of this govt. Mr Peters has served as Deputy PM.
So any failure can be shared with him.
Its called responsibility.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'Tawdry, silly argument': Winston Peters criticises asset sales, says government has not fixed economy
The NZ First leader has savaged National's suggestion, saying it has failed to fix the economy and is now trying to balance the books.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The same way that New Zealand's highest paid, most biased media opinionist, Mike Hosking, constantly berates the "bias" of "the media" in New Zealand....
"Because they've failed to run the economy properly..."
Who is"they",Mr Peters?
FYI, NZFirst is part of this govt. Mr Peters has served as Deputy PM.
So any failure can be shared with him.
Its called responsibility.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Who is"they",Mr Peters?
FYI, NZFirst is part of this govt. Mr Peters has served as Deputy PM.
So any failure can be shared with him.
Its called responsibility.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'Tawdry, silly argument': Winston Peters criticises asset sales, says government has not fixed economy
The NZ First leader has savaged National's suggestion, saying it has failed to fix the economy and is now trying to balance the books.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"Because they've failed to run the economy properly..."
Who is"they",Mr Peters?
FYI, NZFirst is part of this govt. Mr Peters has served as Deputy PM.
So any failure can be shared with him.
Its called responsibility.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Who is"they",Mr Peters?
FYI, NZFirst is part of this govt. Mr Peters has served as Deputy PM.
So any failure can be shared with him.
Its called responsibility.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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It's funny how when luxon said he wouldn't let his faith affect his political career I thought he just meant like leaving abortion alone but he actually meant he wasn't going to help poor people #nzpol
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
It's funny how when luxon said he wouldn't let his faith affect his political career I thought he just meant like leaving abortion alone but he actually meant he wasn't going to help poor people #nzpol
From the Stuff quizz.
Correct answer is Magna Carta.
Imagine if it had been the Communist Manifesto!😀
Correct answer is Magna Carta.
Imagine if it had been the Communist Manifesto!😀
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM
From the Stuff quizz.
Correct answer is Magna Carta.
Imagine if it had been the Communist Manifesto!😀
Correct answer is Magna Carta.
Imagine if it had been the Communist Manifesto!😀
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'It's so easy to lose freedom and it's so difficult to get it back,' Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya tells Newsroom. Sam Sachdeva reports.
Exiled victim of 'Europe's last dictator' urges NZ support
newsroom.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
'It's so easy to lose freedom and it's so difficult to get it back,' Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya tells Newsroom. Sam Sachdeva reports.
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Why the Meridian Energy hydro dam spilling scandal shows it’s time to democratise our energy:
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Why the Meridian Energy hydro spilling scandal shows it’s time to democratise our energy, - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Meridian Energy has been caught red-handed ripping off New Zealanders, for its own gain.
www.greenpeace.org
November 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Why the Meridian Energy hydro dam spilling scandal shows it’s time to democratise our energy:
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
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2. Can the World Afford #Al?
New analysis suggests Al data centers may never turn a profit, unless billions of people become paying customers.
open.substack.com/pub/ggtvstre...
New analysis suggests Al data centers may never turn a profit, unless billions of people become paying customers.
open.substack.com/pub/ggtvstre...
Can the World Afford AI?
New analysis suggests AI data centers may never turn a profit, unless billions of people become paying customers.
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
2. Can the World Afford #Al?
New analysis suggests Al data centers may never turn a profit, unless billions of people become paying customers.
open.substack.com/pub/ggtvstre...
New analysis suggests Al data centers may never turn a profit, unless billions of people become paying customers.
open.substack.com/pub/ggtvstre...
I will repeat, internet AI is the most useless thing since tits on a bull.
I looked up snakes on Rottnest Island of the coast of West Australia.
I got this piece of digital cr@p back.
Note the actual real info at the bottom.
It would be laughable if it werent so serious.
I looked up snakes on Rottnest Island of the coast of West Australia.
I got this piece of digital cr@p back.
Note the actual real info at the bottom.
It would be laughable if it werent so serious.
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I will repeat, internet AI is the most useless thing since tits on a bull.
I looked up snakes on Rottnest Island of the coast of West Australia.
I got this piece of digital cr@p back.
Note the actual real info at the bottom.
It would be laughable if it werent so serious.
I looked up snakes on Rottnest Island of the coast of West Australia.
I got this piece of digital cr@p back.
Note the actual real info at the bottom.
It would be laughable if it werent so serious.
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The govt is considering banning homeless people and rough sleepers in city centres.
My Stuff #cartoon today #homelessness #poverty #homeless
My Stuff #cartoon today #homelessness #poverty #homeless
November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The govt is considering banning homeless people and rough sleepers in city centres.
My Stuff #cartoon today #homelessness #poverty #homeless
My Stuff #cartoon today #homelessness #poverty #homeless
Tomorrow is Sunday.
It is also the day this rotten govt will announce another policy it may not want scrutinised too deeply by the media.
It is also the day this rotten govt will announce another policy it may not want scrutinised too deeply by the media.
November 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Tomorrow is Sunday.
It is also the day this rotten govt will announce another policy it may not want scrutinised too deeply by the media.
It is also the day this rotten govt will announce another policy it may not want scrutinised too deeply by the media.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Northland.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Cue: Winston Peters exploiting this horrendosly stupid/dangerous event.
But will he use the one year he has left to do anything about public availability of fireworks (as he recently said he would, NEXT TERM)? That's a F**k, Yeah Nah.
He'll just capitalise on it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
But will he use the one year he has left to do anything about public availability of fireworks (as he recently said he would, NEXT TERM)? That's a F**k, Yeah Nah.
He'll just capitalise on it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Could've been catastrophic': Arrests after fireworks shot into lawnmower shop
Two people have been arrested, after fireworks were fired into an Auckland lawnmower shop, injuring people inside.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Cue: Winston Peters exploiting this horrendosly stupid/dangerous event.
But will he use the one year he has left to do anything about public availability of fireworks (as he recently said he would, NEXT TERM)? That's a F**k, Yeah Nah.
He'll just capitalise on it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
But will he use the one year he has left to do anything about public availability of fireworks (as he recently said he would, NEXT TERM)? That's a F**k, Yeah Nah.
He'll just capitalise on it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Excellent news. It's time the world recognised these horrible mass-killers for what they really are.
Next, do Trump and Orbán.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Next, do Trump and Orbán.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Israeli's Benjamin Netanyahu
Turkey has accused the Israeli prime minister and his senior officials of genocide, but Israel firmly rejects this.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Excellent news. It's time the world recognised these horrible mass-killers for what they really are.
Next, do Trump and Orbán.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Next, do Trump and Orbán.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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In today’s Weekend Herald #nzpolitics
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In today’s Weekend Herald #nzpolitics