The Tizard time-bomb
The NZ Herald has upgraded Judith Tizard from a dilemma to a time-bomb.
Judith sees her return as a matter of demographics:
Ms Tizard said Labour would be silly to buy into the “Tizard dilemma” and try and keep her out.
“If there is not a place for a 53-year-old woman who has been in elected positions for 26 of her 31 years, I guess I would want to know what the problem was.”
Well obviously I do not speak for Labour, but my responses would be:
- It’s nothing to do with your gender or age
- It is about rejuvenation – Labour got kicked out at the last election, and Labour won’t win next time unless they have some fresh faces
Labour leader Phil Goff said the Tizard dilemma was a “red herring”, but refused to openly back her return.
No shit.
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Tags: Judith Tizard, Mt Albert
April 1st, 2009 at 9:26 am
Tizard says “If there is not a place for a 53-year-old woman who has been in elected positions for 26 of her 31 years, I guess I would want to know what the problem was.”
I would say that sucking from the public teat for 26 of one’s 31 year career is actually not an achievement to be proud of. Tizard should venture out into the real world and do it tough like the rest of us have to.
April 1st, 2009 at 9:29 am
I pray that Tizard makes it back into Parliament. In reality it is her best and only choice as she is otherwise totally unemployable. When is Cullen going to announce that he is leaving. The budget is getting closer.
April 1st, 2009 at 9:34 am
Theres nothing more to add to that post Farrar.
End.
April 1st, 2009 at 9:41 am
The answer to the question about “wanting to know what the problem is” is in the mirror staring back at when she cleans her teeth in the morning.
enough said.
April 1st, 2009 at 9:42 am
I presume that the Mt Albert by-election will be hastened now, given that Clark is reported to be starting her new job in less than three weeks.
April 1st, 2009 at 9:43 am
This woman Tizard has a fine successful a career of non-achievements. She accomplished little during her parasitic life and has now to cheek to ask for more.
Ah, the joys of being a lazy chardonnay socialist.
April 1st, 2009 at 9:55 am
Well said , Manolo. The wisdom of your own little life is a beacon to all non achievers. 90% of those in parliament achieve very little. Franks come to mind. he too is desperate to get back, changing parties like they were smelly socks.
April 1st, 2009 at 10:01 am
Talking about “smelly socks” what’s that rather obnoxious smell?
Tick, tock, went the Helenclock;, boom boom, went the Jude grenade.
April 1st, 2009 at 10:01 am
I’m guessing math isn’t her strong suit?
April 1st, 2009 at 10:09 am
Wine and cheese is Judes strong suit.
Followed by sitting on her arse.
April 1st, 2009 at 10:19 am
She only got there because of her family name and she only remained there because she had ‘friends’ in high places
Both are worth nothing today
April 1st, 2009 at 10:28 am
With H1 taking up her new role in 3 weeks, does this time bomb have a short fuse?
April 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
So here’s a question. If Clark is starting her new job on 20 April, when is she going to resign from her present job, or is she going to double-dip for a while, a la Shane Jones?
http://keepingstock.blogspot.com/2009/04/will-helen-double-dip.html
April 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
So what are the rules about Hulun naming a date for her resignation???
Does she actually have to resign before she takes up her new role or can she quietly double dip for a bit? Its not like she has been a significant contributor to the Parliament since November so won’t really be missed.
It will also be interesting to see if the valedictory occurs or will she quietly slip away like a thief in the night.?
April 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
Socialists never double dip, don’t they? For some reason, the name Andrew Little comes to mind.
April 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
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April 1st, 2009 at 11:36 am
” a 53year old woman who has been in elected positions for 26 of her 31 years” . I bet shes been in more then “elected” positions in the last 31 years.
April 1st, 2009 at 11:47 am
david – I don’t know if the House is sitting next week, but it will certainly recess over Easter and the school holidays. Buy the time the House resumes, she will be living it up in New York. There may well be a valedictory speech today or tomorrow, and there’s quite possibly a notice of motion today recognising her appointment.
April 1st, 2009 at 11:59 am
Go Judy Go.
April 1st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Mmmm can’t you just feel the toasty warmth emanating from that outraged sense of entitlement?
April 1st, 2009 at 4:25 pm
How about… you’re a usless bloody loonie… sorry wait we were looking for reason that exclude her from Labou weren’t we.
April 1st, 2009 at 4:28 pm
“I have just gone and bought a lampshade. I have a life.”"
Good god she really is THAT bloody idle isn’t she. No wonder she got out of breath just showing up for work once a month.
April 1st, 2009 at 8:28 pm
She has an amazing sense of entitlement, doesn’t she?
April 2nd, 2009 at 7:24 am
Evidently ‘Le Tizard’ doesn’t appreciate that when one’s powerful ‘friend’ (who put where you are to remove you from her ‘inner circle’) is no longer powerful, the dynamics change – especially as said (ex-very best) friend doesn’t particulalry care for you anyway.
Sorry Judith, Helen is no longer here to protect you and reality IS hard isn’t it?
I’m sure that Winze will be able to find you a nice soul-destroying job – so that you know what it’s like in the ‘rea’l world – the one you and your mates worked so hard to destroy.
(And the sad thing in all this? Ms Tizard doesn’t even realise that nobody cares any more and that she is totally, completely and utterly expendable – just like Winston! Funny that. . . )
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:07 pm
In the new sprit of cross party support maybe John Key can give Judith Tizard a cabinet position when she gets back into parliament. Minister of Arts and Culture anyone?
After all, in for a penny, in for a pound.