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03-06-2018, 09:22 PM
#1141
Originally Posted by 777
Perhaps it was JT and westerly.
A cracker :-) And trust winner to be there with his bowling mates listening in
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04-06-2018, 06:55 AM
#1142
Originally Posted by iceman
A cracker :-) And trust winner to be there with his bowling mates listening in
Iceman ...for the recent record I don’t play bowls ...it’s the neighbour who playa bowls
They happy with their A2 investment
”When investors are euphoric, they are incapable of recognising euphoria itself “
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04-06-2018, 06:56 AM
#1143
Sir William ......yuk
But as things go probably deserves it and if you believe in such things
Last edited by winner69; 04-06-2018 at 08:33 AM.
”When investors are euphoric, they are incapable of recognising euphoria itself “
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04-06-2018, 09:57 AM
#1144
Originally Posted by winner69
Sir William ......yuk
But as things go probably deserves it and if you believe in such things
Shouldn't he be Sir Simon English?
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04-06-2018, 11:49 AM
#1145
Originally Posted by winner69
Sir William ......yuk
But as things go probably deserves it and if you believe in such things
Pity it is an automatism to knight past PM's, whether they deserve it or not. Makes it like a promise from the Donald - absolutely meaningless.
The other thing is that history seems to show that politicians and other celebrities (whether they deserved the title or not) have been at the time of being knighted or damed well past their "best before date". I didn't put Bill into this category yet, but now he accepted the title I am not so sure anymore ...
Better be careful - he might end up on a board next to us ;
Just to clarify - I think he made a fine finance minister for a long time. If that's what the Sir stands for, than so be it.
Last edited by BlackPeter; 04-06-2018 at 11:52 AM.
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"Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future" (Niels Bohr)
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05-06-2018, 07:35 AM
#1146
This government is the bad as the last Labour one. As Bridges puts it, "governs by decree"
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/104...il-exploration
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05-06-2018, 08:16 AM
#1147
Originally Posted by 777
Shocking lack of process.
And then we have this "Labour has increased its operating allowance by $24 billion more than National planned, the money coming from an extra $9 billion in debt, higher tax revenue than expected and scrapping National's tax cuts."
Looks like all the criticism of Steven Joyce's fiscal hole was right. His numbers were far too low. The $24 BILLION is despite forecast current spending on health and education being $ 3.3 BILLION less each sector.
CUllen better hurry up with his tax increases recommendation. This motley lot will need it very soon.
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05-06-2018, 08:23 AM
#1148
Originally Posted by BlackPeter
Pity it is an automatism to knight past PM's, whether they deserve it or not. Makes it like a promise from the Donald - absolutely meaningless.
The other thing is that history seems to show that politicians and other celebrities (whether they deserved the title or not) have been at the time of being knighted or damed well past their "best before date". I didn't put Bill into this category yet, but now he accepted the title I am not so sure anymore ...
Better be careful - he might end up on a board next to us ;
Just to clarify - I think he made a fine finance minister for a long time. If that's what the Sir stands for, than so be it.
Sir John Rowles ...he deserved it eh
”When investors are euphoric, they are incapable of recognising euphoria itself “
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05-06-2018, 08:34 AM
#1149
Originally Posted by winner69
Sir John Rowles ...he deserved it eh
If being a good singer makes you a knight, than yes - he probably did.
What are the selection criteria for being knighted anyway?
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"Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future" (Niels Bohr)
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05-06-2018, 09:26 AM
#1150
Originally Posted by BlackPeter
If being a good singer makes you a knight, than yes - he probably did.
What are the selection criteria for being knighted anyway?
Did you see the lady on Seven sharp who received a title for services to bonsai trees? That should answer your question. Not to mention the award for services to hookers.
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