tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post6587340536010569256..comments2024-03-28T00:33:53.397+13:00Comments on Local Bodies: Aaron Gilmore is Not an AberrationDave Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12428353657153292616noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post-37307855113791112032013-05-08T21:22:40.702+12:002013-05-08T21:22:40.702+12:00Agreed, KS, but misinformation and possible lying ...Agreed, KS, but misinformation and possible lying seems to be a more common concern under this Government. While John Banks remains in Parliament, Hekia Parata remains as the Education Minister and if Aaron Gilmore spends over a year on a $150,000 salary (doing nothing but provide another vote) then this Government's ethical standing is in question. Dave Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428353657153292616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post-10587051117404556212013-05-08T20:16:36.332+12:002013-05-08T20:16:36.332+12:00It's not just Gilmore bsprout; there was Shane...It's not just Gilmore bsprout; there was Shane Jones and his movies, Phillip Field and his tiles and any number of NZ First MP's including the leader who have tested our patience and standards of decency. I guess that Parliament actually demands a certain level of narcissism; it's no place for a shrinking violet.Keeping Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635959917715078192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post-45402639330626922382013-05-08T20:11:58.904+12:002013-05-08T20:11:58.904+12:00You are right, Daniel, there have always been bull...You are right, Daniel, there have always been bullies but I felt we have been moving away from that culture and yet we appear to have a strong resurgence. Dave Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428353657153292616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post-28207099296825454952013-05-08T19:28:08.585+12:002013-05-08T19:28:08.585+12:00"I find it hugely concerning that we can'..."I find it hugely concerning that we can't debate ideas and win by the strengths of our arguments alone and winning respect through actions and deeds rather than by resorting to ridicule, threats and bullying."<br /><br />I wouldn't worry too much. There have always been bullies. There have always been people who use unending offensiveness to get attention.<br /><br />Why do you only hear about the recent ones? Because, when they're gone, they're very soon forgotten.Daniel Copelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944461326199566111noreply@blogger.com