Labour / NZ First Government

**tga_trader** · 23-09-2020, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by fungus pudding

Neither of them came across particularly well, but the outright loser was the moderator, John Campbell.

I didn't think he was too bad at making sure order was maintained, but he certainly failed to get clarification on several points from both sides.
Mostly the problem was the whole thing felt so rushed. There is far too much to talk about to squeeze it into the confines of 1.5hours less ads. It should be 3 hours long and tax payer funded so there is no ad breaks to destroy the flow.

**porkandpuha** · 23-09-2020, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by tga_trader

I didn't think he was too bad at making sure order was maintained, but he certainly failed to get clarification on several points from both sides.
Mostly the problem was the whole thing felt so rushed. There is far too much to talk about to squeeze it into the confines of 1.5hours less ads. It should be 3 hours long and tax payer funded so there is no ad breaks to destroy the flow.

I thought he did well to stay unbiased, but agree he didn't allow for great points to be made. A good moderator knows in advance exactly how JC and JA will answer each question, and he should have a follow up question/rebuttal ready to go. That's what makes Hosking one of the best interviewers in the country.

In saying that, Judith needed to better finish the points she was trying to make by herself. Simply stating she wants to amend the RMA doesn't mean much to the mums and dads watching at home, most of them wouldn't even know what RMA stands for. She needs to quickly explain why the RMA in its current form is restrictive, and then explain how the changes would make a difference in simple Simon terms. Heck, create a slogan for it if you have to

**boysy** · 23-09-2020, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by porkandpuha

I thought he did well to stay unbiased, but agree he didn't allow for great points to be made. A good moderator knows in advance exactly how JC and JA will answer each question, and he should have a follow up question/rebuttal ready to go. That's what makes Hosking one of the best interviewers in the country.

In saying that, Judith needed to better finish the points she was trying to make by herself. Simply stating she wants to amend the RMA doesn't mean much to the mums and dads watching at home, most of them wouldn't even know what RMA stands for. She needs to quickly explain why the RMA in its current form is restrictive, and then explain how the changes would make a difference in simple Simon terms. Heck, create a slogan for it if you have to

Fell off my chair laughing MH one of the best interviewers made my day - the most biased commentator i think their has ever been on the MSM his fawning over national was a joke not sure he asked JK or BE any hard questions every , much like his facials on the night of the election when he found out Winnie went left - priceless.

Crusher can certainly sling mud and appeal to poor old farmers but not the urban voters - the fact she has to cosy up to farmers just goes to show how worried they are of losing voters to act.

**tim23** · 23-09-2020, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Balance

Was clear from the debate that Cindy had nothing to offer by way of delivery, just a lot of spin.

Cindy referred to the mosque killings, natural disaster and pandemic as her achievements!

So what? and your lot used to bang on about getting us through the GFC and the earthquake, nothing new - its politics old boy.

**tim23** · 23-09-2020, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Balance

Government of incompetents designating supermarkets & cleaning services essential - does not change the fact that there are plenty of workers who can do the menial job of the cleaner & supermarket worker - in fact, their pay should be reduced to reflect the increased supply of tens of thousands of available workers due to the mishandling of the lockdown by the team of incompetents.

Welcome to real world, grasshopper.