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    Re: What happens to this petition now that Saint Jacinda has resigned? Morrissey -Who is St Jacinda? Archived Message

    Posted by John Monro on January 23, 2023, 8:32 pm, in reply to "What happens to this petition now that Saint Jacinda has resigned?"

    Why put the slur in here, Morrissey? She's never claimed that title for herself, it's a cynical ad hominem and demeans you and your posting. Maybe a few Jacindamaniacs equate her with sainthood, I really don't know, but right-wing opponents of fair and sustainable society are very clever at inventing put-down monikers like this, "Narcissistic Assange", "the Nanny State" or "Eco fascists". "St Jacinda" is another prime example. You shouldn't so thoughtlessly repeat them. If you're unhappy with her attitude to Assange, so am I, as I am also with 99% of other politicians, who in the matter have betrayed Julian, democratic norms and independent journalism in a craven and not easily forgiven fashion.

    This is a quick note I sent to Morning Report yesterday about something similar

    Hello Team

    Why was Chris Luxon not challenged on his repeated statement that Chris Hipkins is “a career politician”, thereby implying somehow this is of less worth than a rank amateur, like himself? His claim is just a worthless ad hominem. Perhaps then we should devalue your own skills and expertise as “just a career journalist”. Being a successful and effective politician takes time and experience, as it does with any job. It seems to me that Chris Luxon has quite a lot to learn. You could have helped him do so.

    Cheers,

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