Frank
@fmacskasy.bsky.social
Social Democrat~Blogger~LGBTQI ally~Critic of the alt.Right/neo-liberalism~BDS~Free Palestine!~Slava Ukraine!~He/him
#NationalNotFitToGovern
TIME TO EXPEL THE ISRAELI & RUSSIAN AMBASSADORS!
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#NationalNotFitToGovern
TIME TO EXPEL THE ISRAELI & RUSSIAN AMBASSADORS!
I blog,sporadically,@ frankmacskasy.substack.com
Memo to scammers, if youre going to put a fake 0800 number in your bogus emails,make it original:
"If you have questions about this process, contact our Customer Support team [...] or call 0800 123 456"
123456?!?
Come on, really?!🥳🤡🤪😜🥸🥳
"If you have questions about this process, contact our Customer Support team [...] or call 0800 123 456"
123456?!?
Come on, really?!🥳🤡🤪😜🥸🥳
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Memo to scammers, if youre going to put a fake 0800 number in your bogus emails,make it original:
"If you have questions about this process, contact our Customer Support team [...] or call 0800 123 456"
123456?!?
Come on, really?!🥳🤡🤪😜🥸🥳
"If you have questions about this process, contact our Customer Support team [...] or call 0800 123 456"
123456?!?
Come on, really?!🥳🤡🤪😜🥸🥳
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'...the big question is not what would be done with the gold, but what would happen to the waste.'
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/12/f...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/12/f...
Fast-track fears coalesce at proposed Golden Bay mine
Tākaka locals say the Sams Creek goldmine could poison their river, as Government pushes for a gold-plated resource renaissance
newsroom.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
'...the big question is not what would be done with the gold, but what would happen to the waste.'
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/12/f...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/12/f...
"The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from NEXT NOVEMBER."[My emphasis]
This is strong motivation for all young folk to get out to vote next year.
VOTE LIKE YOUR WELLBEING DEPENDS ON IT,BECAUSE IT DOES! www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is strong motivation for all young folk to get out to vote next year.
VOTE LIKE YOUR WELLBEING DEPENDS ON IT,BECAUSE IT DOES! www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Benefit change 'throwing young people' to food banks - Greens
The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from next November.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from NEXT NOVEMBER."[My emphasis]
This is strong motivation for all young folk to get out to vote next year.
VOTE LIKE YOUR WELLBEING DEPENDS ON IT,BECAUSE IT DOES! www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is strong motivation for all young folk to get out to vote next year.
VOTE LIKE YOUR WELLBEING DEPENDS ON IT,BECAUSE IT DOES! www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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The Govt's rationing speclialist (aka MSD) is overheating trying to constrain benefit spending, but the number of people on a working-age benefit continues to sail way above forecasts. We are watching a permanently scarring event here. Grim.
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The Govt's rationing speclialist (aka MSD) is overheating trying to constrain benefit spending, but the number of people on a working-age benefit continues to sail way above forecasts. We are watching a permanently scarring event here. Grim.
Congrats to journo Louis Collins for getting back to what this rotten govt is doing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehous...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehous...
Government completes four bills in a week of political sideshows
Four government bills completed their legislative journeys this week - two enjoyed relative consensus across the House. The other two, not so much.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Congrats to journo Louis Collins for getting back to what this rotten govt is doing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehous...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehous...
CTU's Craig Renney does macro-economics in a very down-to-earth way...
well worth watching & subscribing!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4gMy...
well worth watching & subscribing!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4gMy...
Ep28 What latest migration numbers mean for the economy
YouTube video by Big Hairy Network
m.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
CTU's Craig Renney does macro-economics in a very down-to-earth way...
well worth watching & subscribing!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4gMy...
well worth watching & subscribing!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4gMy...
Freight companies and other businesses just don't get it.National & Act have an agenda for USER PAYS.They will cut taxes,but make up for it in increased levies such as Road User Charges & tolls.
If I - a Leftie - gets it, then why are business leaders to dim to get it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
If I - a Leftie - gets it, then why are business leaders to dim to get it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Road tolling changes will be tough 'for users to swallow', freight companies say
It will be difficult for the government to justify some of its changes to road tolling, Transporting New Zealand says.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Freight companies and other businesses just don't get it.National & Act have an agenda for USER PAYS.They will cut taxes,but make up for it in increased levies such as Road User Charges & tolls.
If I - a Leftie - gets it, then why are business leaders to dim to get it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
If I - a Leftie - gets it, then why are business leaders to dim to get it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Make no mistake, supporters of a L-G-TPM bloc will have high expections for radical, progressive reforms. Reforms that are meaningful and not tinkering.
Otherwise,we might as well stay in bed.
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Otherwise,we might as well stay in bed.
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Stuff
www.stuff.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Make no mistake, supporters of a L-G-TPM bloc will have high expections for radical, progressive reforms. Reforms that are meaningful and not tinkering.
Otherwise,we might as well stay in bed.
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Otherwise,we might as well stay in bed.
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
I wonder if politicians on the Right question whether their neoliberal, hyper individualistic policies are meeting "market expectations"?
Maybe many people dont like what Nats and Act are serving up?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Maybe many people dont like what Nats and Act are serving up?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Painfully easy': Why more Kiwis are choosing to go to Australia
"It makes me wonder who's left at home sometimes," says a 27-year-who moved from Whangārei to Melbourne.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I wonder if politicians on the Right question whether their neoliberal, hyper individualistic policies are meeting "market expectations"?
Maybe many people dont like what Nats and Act are serving up?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Maybe many people dont like what Nats and Act are serving up?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
If the victims were white, middle aged men, watch solutions implemented at supersonic speeds...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Justice system not equipped to deal with obsessive criminals like Nathan Boulter - chief victims advisor
"I just do not believe that we have the system right for our highest risk and our highest threat prisoners," the country's top victim advisor says.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If the victims were white, middle aged men, watch solutions implemented at supersonic speeds...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Hmmm, a hint of moral panic/hysteria creeping into media reporting on cops now...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers pulled over for speeding at 112km/h
Richard Chambers says he was "away with the fairies" when he was pulled over speeding last week.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Hmmm, a hint of moral panic/hysteria creeping into media reporting on cops now...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Reposted by Frank
Reposted by Frank
Share this to scare Brian Tamaki
November 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Share this to scare Brian Tamaki
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This pedophilic regime has got to go.
Elected officials, media, corporations, judges, universities … need to see this administration for what it is—a sinking ship full of rats.
We have the power to pressure the people in power.
refusefascism.org
Elected officials, media, corporations, judges, universities … need to see this administration for what it is—a sinking ship full of rats.
We have the power to pressure the people in power.
refusefascism.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This pedophilic regime has got to go.
Elected officials, media, corporations, judges, universities … need to see this administration for what it is—a sinking ship full of rats.
We have the power to pressure the people in power.
refusefascism.org
Elected officials, media, corporations, judges, universities … need to see this administration for what it is—a sinking ship full of rats.
We have the power to pressure the people in power.
refusefascism.org
Bollocks.
He KNOWS middle/upper midde class parents take their kids out of school to take advantage of cheaper flights to go on skiing hols.
Lying, manipulative little toad.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
He KNOWS middle/upper midde class parents take their kids out of school to take advantage of cheaper flights to go on skiing hols.
Lying, manipulative little toad.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
David Seymour blames teacher strikes for drop in school attendance in last week of term
The Associate Education Minister says there was a drop-off in school attendance in the final week of Term 3.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Bollocks.
He KNOWS middle/upper midde class parents take their kids out of school to take advantage of cheaper flights to go on skiing hols.
Lying, manipulative little toad.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
He KNOWS middle/upper midde class parents take their kids out of school to take advantage of cheaper flights to go on skiing hols.
Lying, manipulative little toad.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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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...
Reposted by Frank
