Man walks down a street, passes a nice house with a guy outside washing his new car. Gee, your lucky, says the first man. The Guy stops washing the car to reply. Yeah, the harder I work the luckier I get.
Ahhhh!!! The writer needs to do her research. Sargon and the Count are NOT ALT-RIGHT. They are moderate, Classic Liberal, slightly Left people, who are standing up to voice their opposition to the Far Left/Commie/Marxist SJW/NPC anti-fun factory, as they can see how it is becoming detrimental to the health of the Western Society.The irony as well, is that the violent Left bully boys, ANTIFA (anti-fascist) are the actual Fascists by shutting down debates on subjects they dont like, or by people they dont like.
Its called life people. Everyone has to face it and deal with it in their own way. Expecting a perfect fit for your life is not going to happen. Compromise on what you must, do the best with whats left.
Gangs. This person, in her protected privileged life (where are these gangs?) has not lived in neighbourhoods where the gangs run the place, lean on you to sell their drugs, steal from everyone and enforce compliance with beatings, arson and death threats.Her other comments give me the impression she is a latte sipping lefty that has an agenda where she thinks she knows best.
Report after report into the question as to whether Diversity actually helps a business has never been able to come up with more than a possible perhaps maybe unsure answer. The+/- numbers are so low that they are lost within statistical noise that could be attributed to many other factors within the operation of the business. Just hire the best for the job, be it experience, talent, attitude etc. And no, I do not have the citations at my fingertips, but they are out on the web for those that wish to investigate further.
You will learn when some female makes a complaint against you when you have done nothing and your protests at your innocence are ignored as they boot you to the kerb from your job and social contacts.
I agree to the theme of the comments so far. Yes, there have been incidents of power abuse and inappropriate behaviour, principally from men. But, rather than just dealing with individual incidents (preferably right then, not 30 years later!), some women are now painting all men as being abusers, and the media are quick to give these people a platform, (yes Stuff, I am looking at you). The result from this continuing lambasting of men, plus increasing incidents of un-substantiated allegations causing men to be fired and tarred without evidence! So, is it surprising that men are now very wary about being alone with a woman? Keep this up and we will see an increase in men walking away from any contact with woman, including relationships. It takes only a whiff of a hint of a rumour of a misdeed to ruin a mans life these days with social media and the internet.
Most annoying are people who drive in clear conditions with their rear red fog lamps on that are soooooo bright they make you squint and make it difficult to detect if they are braking.
As the saying goes, socialism works until they run out of your money. A capitalist society may have some issues (not everyone gets equally rich), but in a 1 socialist society, everyone gets equally poor, (except for the elite ruling committee members). Some support is needed for the worst off (mental illness etc) who cant work. But what we have now is far beyond that. Many beneficiaries effectively pay no tax, i.e., they are given more from the government than they pay in taxes, yet still consume all the supplied services. Pay levels and living costs need to change (a hard task for sure) so that benefits are not needed for the average person/family to live within their means without a handout. The welfare system at these current levels is unsustainable, punishes the workers, incentivises sloth and causes generational dependability.
This demand for more control over whatother people can say or do is always a double edged sword. Demand limits onfree speech for example, then be prepared to have your own speech limited whenthe same law is used against you. As the warning goes You will benext. Always consider how you would feel if the law/change you areadvocating for is turned against you.
Oh, you mean the ones that tell you how much to pay for slaves, and how much you can beat them? Or killing a whole tribe other than the virgin females, which you get to keep. I could go on, but they wont admit to these ones, just the nice sounding rules.
It was a bit of an interesting read till I read Patriarchy. I knew then we were in the realm of Feminist la la land with its toxic hatred of men and the women can do no wrong attitude. Sigh.
Never trust a Socialist ideology government to not tax to death every item you have earned. Penalising the productive is a path proven to destroy a country. Venezuela is just the latest example of this self destruction of a society.
I hope you are just a Troll. Someone who works hard for thirty years and purchases something to enjoy their later years deserves to keep all their wealth. If other are envious and try to tax them to death, perhaps they should try working harder and see what it feels like to have the rewards stolen by those under the grip of an ideology, just to be given to those who cant be bothered to take a risk and build a business or a career.
History shows this is exactly what happens when people are unable to keep the benefits from their hard work. They lose motivation as they are excessively taxed and their money given to the non-performing sector of society. Productivity drops, innovation drops, the country turns into another East Germany or Soviet Russia with poor quality goods in short supply.
Unfortunately, people like you do not write articles for the media and if a man writes a rebuttal then it is likely to be labelled as Hate Speech or Bashing women. It may take many good and sensible women to begin contributing articles (good luck getting them published) to drown out the minority of vocal man haters.
Too 1! So many of these wingers demand that others change their existing brands/business/products for them rather than actually setting up their own brand/business/product. The truth is that these new things are less likely to sell and more likely to go broke. There is a new saying about, Go woke and go broke ie tailor your product for a few complainers and not for the silent bulk of the population and see how long you last in business.
An interesting point I saw in the article was the information that once she gets settlement money from her ex, she will get the work done. So, rather than saving towards a house or similar, she is spending money on vanity. Sigh. Also, if after the change she somehows turns it about that he wanted her to do it, then I advise him to run, very fast.
We will probably see a response story next that is written by someone who was told thirty years ago they were overweight and have spent the intervening years obsessing about the harm caused by the comment, but have just continued to pile on the pounds as they are suffering PTSD rather than just losing the weight.
Ahh, thats because all we men hear about these days are articles from feminists that declare any guy who trys to chase after them is, in their opinion, a potential rapist or a creep or misogynist, etc etc. It is getting to the point now where men are avoiding wamen as the risk of being labeled some ist is far too common and can get you fired or arrested, without evidence, just an accusation.
Nice try at making this a gender issue, Not. As long as there are people willing to enter the industry, then pay will remain low. Additionally, the lack of financial recognition for excellent teacher (thanks union) means that the best will always leave to where they get paid for their efforts.
Disagreed with an earlier post, but agree here. Using Religion or Culture to get around a rule is just plain soft pandering, because you would likely get a snowflake like backlash if you ended up offending someone.
Yes, you can be sure the event will be protested, violently, by a leftist rent a mob. When the images are published by our leftist media, they will shout, See! They are violent people!, when the whole time it will be the socialist groups who are the actual threat.
This demand for more control over what other people can say or do is always a double edged sword. Demand limits on free speech for example, then be prepared to have your own speech limited when the same law is used against you. As the warning goes You will be next. Always consider how you would feel if the law/change you are advocating for is turned against you.
The move away from dominant alpha men being desirable to some women is a symptom of modern western civilisations producing an environment allowing its citizens to become soft and comfortable. In third world countries and if there was to be global catastrophe, then these men would suddenly become desirable by woman as they seek a protector and provider.
I am drafting a book that includes the situation where people are rated at their level of oppression. If you have enough oppression points you can basically walk away from murdering someone because it was not their fault, it was the oppression. It was intended to be a Fantasy novel, perhaps more likely to be a Prophesy.
Unfortunately, once the traditional night time rate disappears due to the massive increase in power demand as all the EVs get charged, the cost per km will double.
Then use the cheaper products aimed at men if they are the same, simple logic surely?If you complain that they are not as good as the ones marketed to women then you have shot down your own argument.
A simple way to stop wife nagging about more renos is to say that you can only spend what she earns. Should stop very quickly once her shoe money is gone!
I have lost count how many times I have been asked by a female to lift a heavy item for her at my various jobs. It may not be popular in the current progressive environment, but this decision was based upon the real world biological differences between the sexes, not actual discrimination.
Fifty years ago, the unemployed could be accommodated in a medium-sized school hall; today they are one part of an acceptable sum that balances the economy for others.Sorry? What? We are importing workers in the thousands every year because employers cannot get staff. Some need to be experienced in tech fields, but many that could be filled by anyone with an ounce of ambition. What are you smoking?
Well done!I am in a similar place and always wondering if my book(s) will be good enough. Agree that self publishing is easy, getting noticed is the hard part!Congratulations and good luck in the awards.
Yup, and the same administration told the banks they HAD to loan to poor people, creating the tidal wave of debt defaults that led to the GFC. You can only print so much money before the world takes note and sees your currency is being watered down and call in their loans to the Federal bank.
Just proves the age old adage, Women are never satisfied. Unless you 100% (probably 110%) satisfy all their wants and needs, they think they are hard done by and want HIM to change.
At my age I have the experience to be able to justify my statement. Perhaps not all, but by far the majority. Too many women are raised on the fantasy of living a life of bliss and constant joy in a marriage, when the reality is that it has many ups and downs, many of the downs being of their own making.
Social inequality seen in stark relief with housing drone photos
Man walks down a street, passes a nice house with a guy outside washing his new car. Gee, your lucky, says the first man. The Guy stops washing the car to reply. Yeah, the harder I work the luckier I get.
Why when things become unsayable, the joke is on us
Ahhhh!!! The writer needs to do her research. Sargon and the Count are NOT ALT-RIGHT. They are moderate, Classic Liberal, slightly Left people, who are standing up to voice their opposition to the Far Left/Commie/Marxist SJW/NPC anti-fun factory, as they can see how it is becoming detrimental to the health of the Western Society.The irony as well, is that the violent Left bully boys, ANTIFA (anti-fascist) are the actual Fascists by shutting down debates on subjects they dont like, or by people they dont like.
Petone cafe owner upset at being attacked by mums with prams
Sounds reasonable considering how strict councils can be on consent conditions.
Why women over 50 are having better sex than anyone else
Can someone show this to my wife? Might get some action since turning 50.
'Having it all' still a struggle for women in 2018
Its called life people. Everyone has to face it and deal with it in their own way. Expecting a perfect fit for your life is not going to happen. Compromise on what you must, do the best with whats left.
Alice Snedden: New Zealand is heaven on earth...sort of
Gangs. This person, in her protected privileged life (where are these gangs?) has not lived in neighbourhoods where the gangs run the place, lean on you to sell their drugs, steal from everyone and enforce compliance with beatings, arson and death threats.Her other comments give me the impression she is a latte sipping lefty that has an agenda where she thinks she knows best.
Most businesses don't think staff diversity is their responsibility
Report after report into the question as to whether Diversity actually helps a business has never been able to come up with more than a possible perhaps maybe unsure answer. The+/- numbers are so low that they are lost within statistical noise that could be attributed to many other factors within the operation of the business. Just hire the best for the job, be it experience, talent, attitude etc. And no, I do not have the citations at my fingertips, but they are out on the web for those that wish to investigate further.
Dont give in to the fear - its good for men and women to talk
You will learn when some female makes a complaint against you when you have done nothing and your protests at your innocence are ignored as they boot you to the kerb from your job and social contacts.
Dont give in to the fear - its good for men and women to talk
I agree to the theme of the comments so far. Yes, there have been incidents of power abuse and inappropriate behaviour, principally from men. But, rather than just dealing with individual incidents (preferably right then, not 30 years later!), some women are now painting all men as being abusers, and the media are quick to give these people a platform, (yes Stuff, I am looking at you). The result from this continuing lambasting of men, plus increasing incidents of un-substantiated allegations causing men to be fired and tarred without evidence! So, is it surprising that men are now very wary about being alone with a woman? Keep this up and we will see an increase in men walking away from any contact with woman, including relationships. It takes only a whiff of a hint of a rumour of a misdeed to ruin a mans life these days with social media and the internet.
Winter driving: what's the correct way to use my fog lights?
Most annoying are people who drive in clear conditions with their rear red fog lamps on that are soooooo bright they make you squint and make it difficult to detect if they are braking.
Dont give in to the fear - its good for men and women to talk
Respect does not shied you from a 0 accusation.
Social inequality seen in stark relief with housing drone photos
Thats called Socialism.
Damien Grant: Nanny state insulates us from the consequences of failure
As the saying goes, socialism works until they run out of your money. A capitalist society may have some issues (not everyone gets equally rich), but in a 1 socialist society, everyone gets equally poor, (except for the elite ruling committee members). Some support is needed for the worst off (mental illness etc) who cant work. But what we have now is far beyond that. Many beneficiaries effectively pay no tax, i.e., they are given more from the government than they pay in taxes, yet still consume all the supplied services. Pay levels and living costs need to change (a hard task for sure) so that benefits are not needed for the average person/family to live within their means without a handout. The welfare system at these current levels is unsustainable, punishes the workers, incentivises sloth and causes generational dependability.
Courts may usher in progressive or regressive reform
This demand for more control over whatother people can say or do is always a double edged sword. Demand limits onfree speech for example, then be prepared to have your own speech limited whenthe same law is used against you. As the warning goes You will benext. Always consider how you would feel if the law/change you areadvocating for is turned against you.
Complaints of churchgoers' cars obstructing Auckland cycle path
Oh, you mean the ones that tell you how much to pay for slaves, and how much you can beat them? Or killing a whole tribe other than the virgin females, which you get to keep. I could go on, but they wont admit to these ones, just the nice sounding rules.
Instead of giving Jacinda Ardern baby advice, let's trust her - and all women - to make their own choices
It was a bit of an interesting read till I read Patriarchy. I knew then we were in the realm of Feminist la la land with its toxic hatred of men and the women can do no wrong attitude. Sigh.
"Tax Working Group plan for baches a wealth tax that will rob Kiwis of their dream",
Never trust a Socialist ideology government to not tax to death every item you have earned. Penalising the productive is a path proven to destroy a country. Venezuela is just the latest example of this self destruction of a society.
"Tax Working Group plan for baches a wealth tax that will rob Kiwis of their dream",
I hope you are just a Troll. Someone who works hard for thirty years and purchases something to enjoy their later years deserves to keep all their wealth. If other are envious and try to tax them to death, perhaps they should try working harder and see what it feels like to have the rewards stolen by those under the grip of an ideology, just to be given to those who cant be bothered to take a risk and build a business or a career.
"Tax Working Group plan for baches a wealth tax that will rob Kiwis of their dream",
History shows this is exactly what happens when people are unable to keep the benefits from their hard work. They lose motivation as they are excessively taxed and their money given to the non-performing sector of society. Productivity drops, innovation drops, the country turns into another East Germany or Soviet Russia with poor quality goods in short supply.
Dont give in to the fear - its good for men and women to talk
Unfortunately, people like you do not write articles for the media and if a man writes a rebuttal then it is likely to be labelled as Hate Speech or Bashing women. It may take many good and sensible women to begin contributing articles (good luck getting them published) to drown out the minority of vocal man haters.
"Model Robyn Lawley takes on Victoria's Secret: 'I want actual cellulite on a catwalk'",
Too 1! So many of these wingers demand that others change their existing brands/business/products for them rather than actually setting up their own brand/business/product. The truth is that these new things are less likely to sell and more likely to go broke. There is a new saying about, Go woke and go broke ie tailor your product for a few complainers and not for the silent bulk of the population and see how long you last in business.
Complaints of churchgoers' cars obstructing Auckland cycle path
LOL
Dear Jennifer: My perfect girlfriend insists on getting breast implants
An interesting point I saw in the article was the information that once she gets settlement money from her ex, she will get the work done. So, rather than saving towards a house or similar, she is spending money on vanity. Sigh. Also, if after the change she somehows turns it about that he wanted her to do it, then I advise him to run, very fast.
Tinker Bell's wings clipped by Air New Zealand
I think you drew a very long bow if you can equate the two.
"The idea of banning fat-shaming is a fatuous notion",
We will probably see a response story next that is written by someone who was told thirty years ago they were overweight and have spent the intervening years obsessing about the harm caused by the comment, but have just continued to pile on the pounds as they are suffering PTSD rather than just losing the weight.
Budget Buster: What do millionaires have in common?
Good article. Destroys the narrative of the lefties who decry anyone with money as being privileged and oppressing others to make the wealth.
Dont give in to the fear - its good for men and women to talk
Worse, defiantly worse.
Dont give in to the fear - its good for men and women to talk
Troll. Just wait till you are 0ly accused of something and the social situation labels you as guilty without evidence.
Tinker Bell's wings clipped by Air New Zealand
Not only dress standards on teachers, but how about political ideologies? Standards of professional impartiality are fading fast.
"Tax Working Group plan for baches a wealth tax that will rob Kiwis of their dream",
Exactly. Socialist dont like the poor, they hate the rich (or better off).
Canadian man emails 247 women named Nicole to find woman he met at a pub
Ahh, thats because all we men hear about these days are articles from feminists that declare any guy who trys to chase after them is, in their opinion, a potential rapist or a creep or misogynist, etc etc. It is getting to the point now where men are avoiding wamen as the risk of being labeled some ist is far too common and can get you fired or arrested, without evidence, just an accusation.
Primary teachers and principals strike for first time since 1994
Nice try at making this a gender issue, Not. As long as there are people willing to enter the industry, then pay will remain low. Additionally, the lack of financial recognition for excellent teacher (thanks union) means that the best will always leave to where they get paid for their efforts.
Tinker Bell's wings clipped by Air New Zealand
Disagreed with an earlier post, but agree here. Using Religion or Culture to get around a rule is just plain soft pandering, because you would likely get a snowflake like backlash if you ended up offending someone.
Too often so-called hate speech is simply distasteful or offensive
Yes, you can be sure the event will be protested, violently, by a leftist rent a mob. When the images are published by our leftist media, they will shout, See! They are violent people!, when the whole time it will be the socialist groups who are the actual threat.
Courts may usher in progressive or regressive reform
This demand for more control over what other people can say or do is always a double edged sword. Demand limits on free speech for example, then be prepared to have your own speech limited when the same law is used against you. As the warning goes You will be next. Always consider how you would feel if the law/change you are advocating for is turned against you.
Why women show sexual preference for tall, dominant men
The move away from dominant alpha men being desirable to some women is a symptom of modern western civilisations producing an environment allowing its citizens to become soft and comfortable. In third world countries and if there was to be global catastrophe, then these men would suddenly become desirable by woman as they seek a protector and provider.
Damien Grant: Nanny state insulates us from the consequences of failure
Not only not successful economically, but one that has not killed millions of its own citizens as it purges wrong think.
No-one intended comments that spooked Massey University to be taken as threats
Would you say the same about a patched neo-Nazi member? No, thought not.
Editorial: Justice is never blind
I am drafting a book that includes the situation where people are rated at their level of oppression. If you have enough oppression points you can basically walk away from murdering someone because it was not their fault, it was the oppression. It was intended to be a Fantasy novel, perhaps more likely to be a Prophesy.
How much will an EV really cost to run?
Unfortunately, once the traditional night time rate disappears due to the massive increase in power demand as all the EVs get charged, the cost per km will double.
Kiwi supermarket chain cuts cost of sanitary products in effort to tackle period poverty
Then use the cheaper products aimed at men if they are the same, simple logic surely?If you complain that they are not as good as the ones marketed to women then you have shot down your own argument.
‘I still have nightmarish flashbacks’: Why I’ll never, ever renovate again
A simple way to stop wife nagging about more renos is to say that you can only spend what she earns. Should stop very quickly once her shoe money is gone!
Unsuccessful female candidate told store opted for physically strong male
I have lost count how many times I have been asked by a female to lift a heavy item for her at my various jobs. It may not be popular in the current progressive environment, but this decision was based upon the real world biological differences between the sexes, not actual discrimination.
Editorial: Legalising cannabis - societys shrug of indifference
Fifty years ago, the unemployed could be accommodated in a medium-sized school hall; today they are one part of an acceptable sum that balances the economy for others.Sorry? What? We are importing workers in the thousands every year because employers cannot get staff. Some need to be experienced in tech fields, but many that could be filled by anyone with an ounce of ambition. What are you smoking?
American BBQ ribs produced in Wellington food truck
So hungry now!!
Deadly tales from small town New Zealand spur new novelist's creativity
Well done!I am in a similar place and always wondering if my book(s) will be good enough. Agree that self publishing is easy, getting noticed is the hard part!Congratulations and good luck in the awards.
The ticking time bomb that could trigger a new financial crisis
Yup, and the same administration told the banks they HAD to loan to poor people, creating the tidal wave of debt defaults that led to the GFC. You can only print so much money before the world takes note and sees your currency is being watered down and call in their loans to the Federal bank.
Dear Jennifer: I'm married to a good guy but I'm bored
Just proves the age old adage, Women are never satisfied. Unless you 100% (probably 110%) satisfy all their wants and needs, they think they are hard done by and want HIM to change.
Dear Jennifer: I'm married to a good guy but I'm bored
At my age I have the experience to be able to justify my statement. Perhaps not all, but by far the majority. Too many women are raised on the fantasy of living a life of bliss and constant joy in a marriage, when the reality is that it has many ups and downs, many of the downs being of their own making.
Social inequality seen in stark relief with housing drone photos
Have you been reading from the Socialists handbook?