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Jul 20Liked by Mountain Tui

Good work here, I like the MTMM card as an idea - perhaps it could be sent automatically to all the young journalists who don’t have the time/skills to look beyond the sound bite.

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I spent quite long on this piece, but I like the concept too and plan to expand it in future. I appreciate the feedback and reinforcement on that Keith. Cheers!

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Jul 20Liked by Mountain Tui

Actually a copy for the Labour Party too if you can find them…

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Yes, whoever cane make use of it is welcome to it. When I do my research, I often go back through historical articles and what struck me about the last years is the news media will headline with National Party attack lines.

I do wonder if our corporate media was not invested in a National success too.

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Jul 22Liked by Mountain Tui

Sad. So very, very, sad.

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Jul 20Liked by Mountain Tui

Bloody hell Tui, IF ONLY we had a govt as good at governing as they are at propaganda bull shit.

They're as thick as two short planks.

I was going to add that they have the intellectual and ethical standards of a goldfish, but that would disrespect goldfish, although goldfish do, do the same thing all the time I'm unsure if they're hoping for a different result

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John, I appreciate the candour and you gave me a good chuckle when I needed it!

To be honest, the more I look at their policies and actions and choices, the more I'm convinced this is a donor enrichment program, as much as it is a government. The fact they are rising in the polls is testament to the strength of their corporate affiliations.

Hope you have a great Sunday anyway!

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