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In my life there have been three pivotal TV interviews that changed the nations opinion of a politician.
The first was the Simon Walker v Rob Muldoon spat of the 70′s, the next was the famous Lange v Muldoon debate and last night the Owen Glenn interview on Campbell live joined that illustrious list.
Amidst all the now well-publicised lines from Glenn, you could sense that the snub that hurt the most was the one at the university. The press conference this morning could be fun!
Owen Glenn is the Denny Crane of this whole situation – he’s rich, people have been calling him crazy etc but when it came to a head he knew exactly what to say for maximum effect.
The only thing it’s missing is an Alan Shore – someone who can eloquently attack Winston et al in a convincing way that leaves the public in no doubt that they’re crooks. Bill English ain’t it, neither are Key or Brownlee, even Rodney Hide can’t pull it off. No politician on the right has the oratorical skills to do the job properly.
The person we need right now is … Winston Peters! If the old Winnie was here he’d tear the current Winnie a new one. He’d get the whole country behind his righteous anger and Winston and Labour would be toast.
Absolutely right gazzaj – Key on Breakfast this morning was nowhere near as forthright as he should have been – he even said NZ First have done “nothing illegal” – wtf are the police investigating then?? I was gobsmacked to hear him say that.
I kept imagining Muldoon in the seat and how aggressive he would have been and how strongly he would have taken to the Labour party on this issue.
Key is too much the nice guy – prepared to give a quarter when none should be given.
September 10th, 2008 at 8:57 am
If winnie had declared all and told the truth, would he be in the shite he finds himself today?
From what I can see, the only thing he has done wrong so far is the alleged lying.
I like Owen saying that he would not be in the trenches with Helen , Trevor , Winnie and co.
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 9:04 am
He was misguided in giving money to Labour and NZ First, but I’m starting to like Glenn.
He deserves revenge for the way Clark treated him at the business school opening. Looks like he’ll get it.
Peters is going to go down kicking and screaming, and will drag Labour with him. Then a week or two later we’ll have an election…
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 9:23 am
It’s a pity Campbell wasn’t listening. When Owen brought up his motivation for donating to Labour and NZ First, the door was wide open.
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 9:28 am
In my life there have been three pivotal TV interviews that changed the nations opinion of a politician.
The first was the Simon Walker v Rob Muldoon spat of the 70′s, the next was the famous Lange v Muldoon debate and last night the Owen Glenn interview on Campbell live joined that illustrious list.
Winne and Clark are doomed.
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Amidst all the now well-publicised lines from Glenn, you could sense that the snub that hurt the most was the one at the university. The press conference this morning could be fun!
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Owen Glenn is the Denny Crane of this whole situation – he’s rich, people have been calling him crazy etc but when it came to a head he knew exactly what to say for maximum effect.
The only thing it’s missing is an Alan Shore – someone who can eloquently attack Winston et al in a convincing way that leaves the public in no doubt that they’re crooks. Bill English ain’t it, neither are Key or Brownlee, even Rodney Hide can’t pull it off. No politician on the right has the oratorical skills to do the job properly.
The person we need right now is … Winston Peters! If the old Winnie was here he’d tear the current Winnie a new one. He’d get the whole country behind his righteous anger and Winston and Labour would be toast.
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Not the Campbell-Clark ‘Corngate’ “little creep” interview bruv?
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Absolutely right gazzaj – Key on Breakfast this morning was nowhere near as forthright as he should have been – he even said NZ First have done “nothing illegal” – wtf are the police investigating then?? I was gobsmacked to hear him say that.
I kept imagining Muldoon in the seat and how aggressive he would have been and how strongly he would have taken to the Labour party on this issue.
Key is too much the nice guy – prepared to give a quarter when none should be given.
Harden up John!
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Stephen
I was overseas at that time so I have never seen that interview.
Is it on you tube?
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Wouldn’t be surprised.
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Actually bruv I must admit I haven’t seen it either, but is certainly up there in the infamy stakes. Not on youtube, shit.
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 10:38 am
The thing I don’t get is why did Winston deliberately file false returns?
Was it to protect his reputation as an independent little guy who fights for the people?
Was it to To make NZ 1ST look independent from Labour?
Was it because his ego is so great he never thought he’d get caught?
Or is there something else we are missing? Has he already given OG something? Has Labour?
Vote:September 10th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Key should be calling for Clark’s resignation by now
Vote:PM have resigned for far less in other countries
September 10th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Hand…. feeds you……. bite…….. NOT!
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