A Non-sequitur
A few weeks ago the Hutt News ran an article about Murray Smith stating that the election for Hutt South is a two horse race - between himself and Trevor Mallard. Not being impressed by Mr Smith, I sent the following letter to the Hutt News:
Sir,
I was interested by your article about United Future MP Murray Smith. I only moved to the area 18 months ago and despite having an interest in politics I was surprised to learn after many months that Hutt South had more than one MP living in the electorate. I am sure many people would be surprised to learn this, too.
If Mr Smith wants to be a credible candidate for my vote in the Hutt South electorate he'll need to more than just talk about how he can be a better MP than the incumbent - He'll actually need to prove that he is a competent representative for the area in our Parliament.
"Meetings" with councils and mayors may be Mr Smith's idea of achievement as an MP, but as far as I can tell he has failed to make any solid contribution in the Hutt Valley or in Parliament. No wonder the Trans Tasman Political newsletter gave Mr Smith a dismal 3 out of 10 for his performance last year and commented that he "pursued lost causes, usually several days too late".
Fair enough, but the response I got caught me a little by surprise - someone wrote in and accused me of being a Trevor Mallard loving Labourite.
If it wasn't so funny I think it would be the worst insult I've ever received in my life!
Sir,
I was interested by your article about United Future MP Murray Smith. I only moved to the area 18 months ago and despite having an interest in politics I was surprised to learn after many months that Hutt South had more than one MP living in the electorate. I am sure many people would be surprised to learn this, too.
If Mr Smith wants to be a credible candidate for my vote in the Hutt South electorate he'll need to more than just talk about how he can be a better MP than the incumbent - He'll actually need to prove that he is a competent representative for the area in our Parliament.
"Meetings" with councils and mayors may be Mr Smith's idea of achievement as an MP, but as far as I can tell he has failed to make any solid contribution in the Hutt Valley or in Parliament. No wonder the Trans Tasman Political newsletter gave Mr Smith a dismal 3 out of 10 for his performance last year and commented that he "pursued lost causes, usually several days too late".
Fair enough, but the response I got caught me a little by surprise - someone wrote in and accused me of being a Trevor Mallard loving Labourite.
If it wasn't so funny I think it would be the worst insult I've ever received in my life!
posted by Michael at
9:49 PM
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i had that happen to me once - i turned up to a public meeting Ian Revell was hosting, with Secret Smile Tony Ryall speaking, just prior to the 1999 election. I was a bit late and someone was heckling Revell, asking where all the Young Nats were, and so he pointed at me taking my seat and said "well this could be one now."
I think my glare disabused him of his mistake.
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span, at 5:10 PM
ok this is spooky - my comments show up on the Post a Comment page, but no evidence of a comment shows up on the main page, or the individual article page...
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span, at 9:33 AM
I think the posting problems are the result of well documented problems with our friends at Google Blogger. If I was more technically minded I would move my blog to another platform.
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Michael, at 5:53 PM
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