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kei te pai

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so darn happy (NZ)
« on: October 20, 2017, 02:16:36 PM »
I just cant stop smiling, we've got a new government and a stunningly smart young new Prime Minister!

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Re: so darn happy (NZ)
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2017, 05:06:54 AM »
It's great to have someone who give's a fuck. This is what stood out most to me, she actually cares about our citizens, not just those that will vote for her.

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Re: so darn happy (NZ)
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2017, 05:12:35 AM »
Congratulations kiwis!

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Re: so darn happy (NZ)
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2017, 09:03:59 PM »
Congrats! We got the opposite of what you have in the US. I may need to consider moving to NZ...

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Re: so darn happy (NZ)
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2017, 02:56:11 AM »
When I watched Jacinda Ardern walk down the Parlimentary corridor flanked by 2 senior MPs, one Maori and the other openly gay, I felt hopeful, happy and optimistic about our future. So good to hear a committment to a compassionate society.

Also anticipating some interesting times as the old "pale, male and stale" brigade struggle to cope with the "communist chicky-babe".

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Re: so darn happy (NZ)
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2017, 06:22:40 AM »
Congrats! We got the opposite of what you have in the US. I may need to consider moving to NZ...

If DT and the pubs ever succeed in screwing around with our healthcare, we may do the same. I spent 5 weeks in NZ in 2003 and loved it. Congrats on having a leader who isn't a narcissistic a-hole.

 

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