Tag Archives: leftwing douchebags

Activist dudes: own your shit before it lands you in jail

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

There’s a pretty scary meta-plot to the Rob Gilchrist story.  And that’s, basically, how the rampant misogyny of otherwise-liberal, otherwise-righteous leftwing dudes, led to Gilchrist being able to continue to spy on progressive and environmental groups in New Zealand despite … Continue reading →

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[Repost] Roofpainter II: Son of the bride of the monster roof painter

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

David Shearer was on The Nation on Sunday, continuing to emphasise for us all that he sees absolutely no problem in psychically diagnosing people’s health based on their neighbour’s greedy, judgemental envy. Per the transcript: And he rejected criticism from … Continue reading →

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I apologise for accurately quoting Stuart Nash

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Stuart Nash would like you all to know that, despite the fact that harridans like myself have misrepresented my position – and my values he is Still Concentrating On The Issues That Matter and anyway, the post he’s come in … Continue reading →

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Why can’t Labour get back to its roots?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

This is a question which gets thrown around every time someone in the Labour Party takes a pot-shot at women, at queer folk, at beneficiaries, and then gets called out for being a judgemental, privileged douchebag. Why can’t Labour get … Continue reading →

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Labour dudes: shut up please and let Louisa Wall lead you to victory

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Via Giovanni I was led to this guest post at Recess Monkey by former MP and former Shearer Chief of Staff, Stuart Nash. It’s lovely when the internet provides you with confirmation of your opinions.  Take it away, Stu! I … Continue reading →

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Labour has officially stopped caring about child poverty again

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

NRT for details.  My brain’s just stuck trying to decide whether I scream “FUCK YOU” loudly at the ceiling or roll my eyes so hard they fall out. My feelings are pretty much still summed up in this post I … Continue reading →

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David Cunliffe is dangerous

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Does David Cunliffe have a secret army of ninja warriors training in the Waitakere ranges?  An underground volcanic lair?  Has he implanted Trevor Mallard with a miniature explosive which will be triggered if he ever experiences a moment of true … Continue reading →

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Shambles II: Return of the waffle

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Well, if anyone needed proof, here it is – no one in the Labour leadership reads my blog. Either that or the entire Labour leadership is dedicated to trolling me and willing to destroy their own credibility to do so, … Continue reading →

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Recommended reading: Giovanni Tiso on Shearer’s speech

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I admit I’m biased because Gio said lovely things to me on Twitter and refers to me as an “esteemed colleague”, but nevertheless: And here’s the part where I get genuinely impatient with some of my friends in Labour when … Continue reading →

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If you insist: Shearer’s speech was a shambles

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Okay, chaps, you’ve convinced me.  I may try to be even-handed, but at the end of the day, I expect more from the leader of the Labour Party, and Shearer’s speech was not bold, it was not courageous, it didn’t … Continue reading →

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