So the man didn't stand and applaud when Helen Clark was given a standing ovation. I wouldn't have stood either, as I do not believe that our previous Prime Minister deserves such an accolade. Especially since there are major questions over whether or not Miss Clark bought her way into her UN position.
The furore over David Garrett's lack of action reminds me of what I read on Stalin's time. It was important to laugh whenever Stalin laughed, otherwise you were seen as disloyal and things would not bode well for you.
Given that Wellington during Helen's time as PM was known as "Helengrad", it's not surprising that there has been such condemnation of David Garret. It seems Helengrad's effects are still in place. Otherwise, this would not be news. David Garett's private decision to not stand and applaud did not need to be noticed. That it has been and was turned into "news" is really scary.
Related Link: ACT MP refuses to join ovation for Clark ~ NZ Herald
The furore over David Garrett's lack of action reminds me of what I read on Stalin's time. It was important to laugh whenever Stalin laughed, otherwise you were seen as disloyal and things would not bode well for you.
Given that Wellington during Helen's time as PM was known as "Helengrad", it's not surprising that there has been such condemnation of David Garret. It seems Helengrad's effects are still in place. Otherwise, this would not be news. David Garett's private decision to not stand and applaud did not need to be noticed. That it has been and was turned into "news" is really scary.
Related Link: ACT MP refuses to join ovation for Clark ~ NZ Herald