Comments on: Dom Post on Field and Labour

By: Alistair Miller

Alistair Miller — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:49:05 +0000

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. What we need is an

Independent
Commission
Against
Corruption

By: Paulus

Paulus — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:01:25 +0000

When have Labour every apologised?

It’s not part of the socialist doctrine – its everybody else’s fault, stupid.

By: Vanzyl

Vanzyl — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:38:13 +0000

Until Labour starts to own the mistakes they made, they will keep slipping further into oblivion.

By: Murray M

Murray M — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:21:32 +0000

that should be “investigated”. apologies, am running external keyboard on laptop via USB hub and sometimes response is tardy.

By: Murray M

Murray M — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:16:46 +0000

There is not a show in hell of this being invested any further by our elected representatives. The only person likely to spill the beans and implicate others is Field himself, and I’m not holding my breath. Thick as thieves (no pun intended), the lot of them.

By: Graeme Edgeler

Graeme Edgeler — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:30:39 +0000

[DPF: I suppose they could opt out, but when you work for no pay at all, what do you call it?]

I don’t know … but you call it slavery when you own someone.

By: jabba

jabba — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:57:55 +0000

we can all say what and demand what we want BUT nothing will happen unless the Govt and the Journo’s go for them.
I don’t think the nats will and the Journos are saying nothing .. what the whuck is going on.
This is a shocking example of political corruption .. why is everyone so scared .. is there something we don’t know? Clark is gone so she can’t do the death stare anymore!!!!

By: Chris2

Chris2 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:07:54 +0000

I vaguely recall that Parliamentary Services insisted on a sign being put up in Field’s Electorate Office informing visitors that the services offered by the office, were free.

Parliamentary Services would not have had such a sign put up if they did not already have on file, documented concerns about Field’s activities.

By: Rich Prick

Rich Prick — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:36:25 +0000

Of course everyone is “equal before the law” … when you find yourself in Opposition. That’s not a place from which you can put yourself above the law.

By: Put it away

Put it away — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:44:08 +0000

Time for another enquiry, with full legal powers, to investigate the coverup.

By: Chris Diack

Chris Diack — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:40:14 +0000

“slave labour” is a bit OTT, DPF.

Exploitative – sure; but “slavery”?

I aggree. Coolie is the right term.

By: david

david — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:05:56 +0000

Do we have an extradition treaty with UNHQ?

By: Mr Nobody NZ

Mr Nobody NZ — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:02:08 +0000

Is anybody aware if the Labour party wrote a support letter on Fields behalf to the courts?

By: Auberon

Auberon — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:57:51 +0000

–noun

1. a person who is wholly subject to another; a bond servant.
2. a person entirely under the domination of some influence or person.

Sounds like they were slaves to me.

By: vibenna

vibenna — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:47:00 +0000

I vividly remember Helen Clark standing by Philip Field when the Ingram report was released. She didn’t just do it metaphorically she did it literally, on National TV, standing beside him as he was interviewed and claiming he had been exonerated.

By: Graeme Edgeler

Graeme Edgeler — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:44:04 +0000

“slave labour” is a bit OTT, DPF.

Exploitative – sure; but “slavery”?

[DPF: I suppose they could opt out, but when you work for no pay at all, what do you call it?]

By: Alistair Miller

Alistair Miller — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:33:55 +0000

Yes, this is to their shame. But where are the charges of conspiring to pervert the course of justice? How about conspiring to subvert the Ingram inquiry?

By: side show bob

side show bob — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:32:55 +0000

Perhaps everyone from Liarbore is to scared to comment least they draw attention to themselves. Many in the party must have known Field was as bent as a dog’s back leg but they were happy to sit in parliament with stupid grins on their faces. They are as guilty as Field. I bet also most were shit scared of the wrath the Dear One would bring down on them should they speak. I would now expect “I was only following orders” excuse next. I hope they are ashamed of themselves.

By: 3-coil

3-coil — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:32:36 +0000

getstaffed – good point.

Has Damien had any tiling done at his place recently? Can he show us the invoices, and his record of payments?

By: getstaffed

getstaffed — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:24:37 +0000

There are, I’m sure, a few nervous glances being exchanged between actors in this play. I wonder if Damien O’Conner would care to comment?