Last week was the the first time, New Zealand’s Prime Minister and the next four in Cabinet were out of the country at the same time. That left the fifth ranked minister, Tony Ryall in charge.
Life, and government, continued as normal.
Democracy worked.
Let’s not take that for granted when at the same time, at least 26 people in Afghanistan were killed in election-related violence.
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Democracy may been working last week but today it had a breakdown.
FBB – I take it you’re not referring to no Maori seats on the Auckland council.
Heh Heh. HP I have to admit that when I wrote that comment it didn’t even cross my mind that there was another group, besides the 1420959 who voted NO, who were probably a bit disgruntled with John Key today.
I have just been reading part of the interview Mike Hosking did with John Key this morning that dealt with the referendum and can’t help feeling a bit sad.
Our Prime Minister has lost some respect today.