Haven't we heard it all before - New Zealand's welfare system as outdated, unsustainable and not achieving what people should expect.
All 100% true.
And of course the Greens on cue criticize
And this is true too.
Of course the Greens are amongst the first to impede any real initiative which could go toward addressing the issues they raise.
Like mining, for example,
You would be tempted to think from the proliferation of degrees in this country that there were unlimited opportunities for those conversant with queer studies, sociology and so forth.
Sadly those disciplines only prepare you for a job paid for by the taxpayer, as far as I know, supported from exactly the same sources as beneficiaries.
What we need is a task force on how to produce real wealth from the real resources we have in our fair land.
But at soon as anybody proposes something that can generate real wealth you can bet your bottom dollar the greens and there fellow travelers will be at the forefront of those placing obstacles in its implementation.
And you can also bet that National will go along with the obstruction.
All 100% true.
And of course the Greens on cue criticize
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei said today the WWG report missed the point and was a wasted opportunity.
"If you want people to work there has to be work out there and it has to be well enough paid that people can live on it without needing government support. That is not the case in this country," she told NZPA.
And this is true too.
Of course the Greens are amongst the first to impede any real initiative which could go toward addressing the issues they raise.
Like mining, for example,
You would be tempted to think from the proliferation of degrees in this country that there were unlimited opportunities for those conversant with queer studies, sociology and so forth.
Sadly those disciplines only prepare you for a job paid for by the taxpayer, as far as I know, supported from exactly the same sources as beneficiaries.
What we need is a task force on how to produce real wealth from the real resources we have in our fair land.
But at soon as anybody proposes something that can generate real wealth you can bet your bottom dollar the greens and there fellow travelers will be at the forefront of those placing obstacles in its implementation.
And you can also bet that National will go along with the obstruction.