Carter names Mallard
November 11th, 2010 at 3:57 pm by David FarrarNewstalkZB reports:
Independent MP Chris Carter today Identified his former Labour colleague Trevor Mallard as one of 17 MPs that opposes Phil Goff’s leadership
Chris Carter claims former Labour colleague Trevor Mallard is one of 17 MPs who oppose Phil Goff’s leadership.
Mr Carter was expelled from the Labour caucus earlier this year after publicly undermining Mr Goff.
At the time, he said he there were 17 Labour MPs who wanted to get rid of Mr Goff.
Asking a question in Parliament today, Mr Carter described Mr Mallard as his “very good friend and former colleague”, causing chaos in parliament.
He went on to say Mr Mallard was one of his 17 good friends.
Now that Carter has named one of the 17, there is little doubt he will name them all – I suspect around one a fortnight.
I am hearing that Labour are so frustrated by him, that they are seriously looking at selecting Twyford in Te Atatu, so that Carter will resign, triggering a by-election which will see Judith Tizard return on the list.
It seems that Judith has become the lesser of two evils, and if it gets Carter out of Parliament, they will have Judith back for eight months. The alternative is Carter announcing another name every fortnight up until the election.
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November 11th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Hell hath no fury ……….
A very nasty piece of work, very nasty indeed is our Chris.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
David, no one cares.
Seriously no one gives the slightest rats about Pricillia Queen of the Deserted throwing his toys. We’d just like him to go away and stop taking our money please.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
It will be a slow and painful exit I am sure!!
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Just how good a “friend” is Trev???
[DPF: Enough of that]
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
So the 15 that Whale named yesterday are wrong?
Vote:Mallard was on there.
November 11th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
interesting question.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
This may help to explain their relationship
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2005/mar/08/highereducation.research
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
But the way I understand it Grumpy is that Trevor quite likes girls….
Vote:Not fussy who, where or how, just girls.
November 11th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
LOL!!!!
That’s funny Mag, homosexuality and fighting. Wonder if Mallards are like that here
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
He’s still got his fingernails firmly embedded in the office furniture and dragging him out of his sinecure is going to be hard work for Labour.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
OH jeebus Magnanomis, that is (apart from hilarious) very apt!
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
A ducks a duck Rightnow.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
That piece pretty well describes the Labour Party for the last 2 years.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Mallard is from the left of Labour while Goff is (of was) on the right of Labour, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Mallard wasn’t thrilled about Goff being the leader – especially with Labour low in the polls. But its a big jump to then suggest Mallard would be mates with Carter, and conspire with him. Carter is a total dickhead.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
And Mallard isn’t Vincent?
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
I was going to say are you arguing for or against here Vincent?
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Whaleoil’s list is seriously wrong.
Ross Robertson, Damian O’Connor, Shane Jones, George Hawkins and Clayton Cosgrove would be staunch Goff supporters.
But I was amused that Trevor Mallard blogged this earlier today:
I’d suggest the chances are considerably greater that Charles Chauvel will be Leader of the Opposition at the end of next year.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Why do you assume that Carter won’t continue to name names whether in Parliament or not?
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
I’m arguing that whatever Carter says about anything doesn’t matter. Yes, maybe Mallard once said something to Carter critical of Goff, but so what? That doesn’t mean Mallard is involved in some conspiracy with Carter. I say all this as someone who is delighted to see Labour having to deal with all this crap. The MSM will spend a few days getting excited about it, and it will hurt Labour. But personally I think it is all rubbish. And, yes, Mallard is also a dickhead but no one in Labour or National is in the same category as Carter.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Hence the expression “as dead as a duck”, and it nicely rhymes with “F**k a Duck.
Ad continuam.
Mallard is way too Butch to be Camp, and Enforcers are never Gay. Ever……………………. Oh ……………………!
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Why would Carter resign from Parliament if Twyford is selected?? I do not seriously think for one moment the prospect of Judith (trougher) Tizard returning for a brief stint in Parliament will bother Labour that much. Carter is a seriously petulant old Queen. My gawd is he bitchy!!
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Really toad, Chauvel over Little and Cunliffe? Or just over Mallard.
Pete Hodgson seems to be getting bit parts as a zombie. Is Goff getting the title role in Weekend at Bernies 3?
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Lighten up, it was just a joke. Ha. Ha.
So maybe we can expect a fortnightly dripfeeding of jokes.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
I must be a bit ignorant, can someone please explain the link between Twyford being selected for Te Atatu and Carter resigning? My understanding is that now he is an independent, he will be an MP until Parliament is dissolved, regardless of what Labour do.
[DPF: Carter chould choose to resign, triggering a by-election. If Twyford wins the by-election then Judith Tizard will enter Parliament on the list]
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Nothing like a quick Duck for cover. hmmmmmm
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Carter is the definition of a ‘caustic queen’. Nasty…shudder…
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
@RightNow 5:05 pm
Little isn’t even in Parliament, so will not be made Leader immediately after getting elected. Too risky (although I suppose it worked in Aussie with Bob Hawke). Cunliffe has the same detached elitism than made Brash unelectable. Mallard, well, if they want to go down the Muldoon path, he’s their man. But I suspect that ain’t going to happen, given his fisticuffs and his tendency to engage mouth before brain and inadequately research stuff. Jones’ porn on the taxpayer has stuffed his chances, and he’s pretty boring anyway. King is a has-been (around even longer than Goff, I seem to recall).
Chauvel is intelligent, witty, engages his audience, and listens to what they have to say. I think he’s the best prospect Labour have when they decide it is time for Phil-in to go.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Ah, here we go. Trevor Mallard:
Chris Carter definitely was taking the piss.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
If Chris Carter said the sun was shining, I would make sure I had an umbrella. He is a self-serving, self-pitying windbag (and a proven liar)
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Oh yes Toad….please let it be Chauvel who takes the leadership of the Labour party.
Chauvel’s arrogance, his sense of entitlement and lifestyle would be a huge vote loser for Labour.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
It was hilarious. Carter put a real emphasis on the “very good friend” angle and got to repeat it twice. I didn’t see Trevor’s face but I’ll bet he was spewing. It was only later in the exchange after the Blue team had totally cracked up that Carter muttered something about “one of the 17″ The intention was clear and came as close to Carter saying “c’mon Trev, give us a kiss” as you will ever see.
Absolute Gold.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Seems that Carter just cannot handle being out of the spotlight.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Have a look at this. Nice of Chris to label it as ‘irony’
http://carter.org.nz/?p=1644
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
I now feel vindicated. In 2001 when TM made the Heinekin bottle comment after NZ lost the RWC hosting rights I said to Leighton Smith not to be too hard on our Trev, he was letting us know about his sexual fantasy. A bottle of Lion Brown is more appropriate being the MP for Hutt South area. I was cut off abruptly.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
David,
Loved your posting. There’s nothing like creative writing for lifting the spirit and igniting debate.
My comment about Trevor was tongue-in-cheek. I don’t think he and I have ever had a personal conversation, and certainly not about Labour Party leadership!
I really like Phil Twyford and hope he gets to be my successor. I have, after all, already endorsed him in my local paper because I know he will work hard for my constituents and I owe them that.
Looking forward to some amusing and probably extreme comments from your contributors. One think I’ve always enjoyed is having a laugh at my own expense, and your more extreme trolls certainly have provided me with that.
- Chris Carter.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I must say Chris, that in the old days before you were culled, you used to slouch in your seat looking lovingly to your left where Daffy sits and you seemed to hang on to his every word nodding approvingly .. I always thought it was touching.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
A mere fight between an overrated thug and an aging queen.
Vote:The only common trait between this toxic pair is both are socialist pieces of trash.
November 11th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Nice Chris. Both commenting here and the comment about Mallard.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Is the comment attributed to “Chris Carter” at 6:36 pm genuine ?
I ask that as the comment makes no mention of having been hung out to dry for his expenses, not having been supported by the Labour leadership or that Phil Goff is a nice guy but isn’t going to win the next election. Almost any utterance by Chris would include at least one of these.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
“One think I’ve always enjoyed is having a laugh at my own expense,..”
The profligate Labour MP forgot to put travel before the word expense(s). His behaviour, his denial, his troughing, were (and still are) disgraceful.
Go away, do NZ a favour and disappear from the political scene.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
“My comment about Trevor was tongue-in-cheek.”
Talk about digging a hole for yourself or piling more faggots on the bonfire.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
On reflection, I may have been hasty in my judgement on the 6.36pm comment. No troll would have started a sentence with “One think.”
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Which cheek?
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
“The State Department is infested with communists. I have here in my hand a list of 205—a list of names that were made known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who nevertheless are still working and shaping policy in the State Department.”
Griffith, Robert (1970). The Politics of Fear: Joseph R. McCarthy and the Senate. University of Massachusetts Press. pp. 49.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I should say that I don’t think that Chris Carter is another Joseph McCarthy; I am simply amused by the effect of the “list of names” and historical parallels.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Here is a list, all it needs now is for Chris to assist by entering the names :
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November 11th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Is it becoz I is Gay?, Innit.
No sir, you have been one of many entitleists that have abused a system of trust. Just like your counterparts in NuLabour.
As a Member of The House, you have a fiduciary responsibility to be proper in such things as travel expenses.
If I had employed you, and with a standard Senior Manager Contract of Employment. Not only would you have been sacked for
Gross Misconduct, but given the level of abuse over such a sustained period, and your denials and cover ups. I would have not only got you to answer questions put by the Police. I would reclaim those huge monies civilly.
You are truly a disgrace.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Chris Carter: the Madam Mao of the NZ Labour Party.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Just how good a “friend” is Trev???
[DPF: Enough of that]
I think if Trevor Mallard was a good friend, Chris Carter wouldn’t mention his name. Chris Carter knows he is poison, why mention Mallard’s name and embarrass the heck out of him. Doesn’t make sense… but, I’m not a bitch so maybe I am missing something.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Surely if Mallard wanted the leadership of the Labour Party, he’d just beat up Phil Goff and take it?
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
The net effect of his political career is basically that he’s put the cause of shirtlifters in parliament back by about 30 years.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
There ain’t nothing like an enraged poof with all of his handbags in a row. Lets sit back and watch the show.
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Rodders, oh no “entering the names”
Please don’t let any at Lloyds read that. They might pull their capacity out of the market …
Vote:November 11th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Rejuvenated Labour brings Tizzard back into parliament. There will be rich pickings in the haranguing ACT got bringing Douglas back into parliament. The blogs will be interesting if nothing else.
Edit: In the best interest of the party she should resign, but I’d never expect one of Helen’s mates not to put herself first.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 12:26 am
Carter Names Mallard isn’t quiet the same headline as; I’m telling on you…
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 6:08 am
A leader in trouble has these sorts of problems. Look back at Bill English over Maurice Williamson. Beneath the surface there will be plenty of grumbles. Labour’s problem is there is no clear alternative that would satisfy all the factions. Cunliffe seems to be the only one on offer but his obvious arrogance makes him a hard choice.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 6:39 am
TVB, that is one of Labour’s biggest problems. Carter was stating the obvious when he said Goff probably couldn’t lead Labour to victory next year – but any replacement could be as easily condemned with the same “honesty”.
Carter circulated what many people are thinking, but he has no better alternative to promote, so his actions have been destabilising and a setback for Labour’s recovery. If he had any political nous he would see that and stop loosening the wheel nuts, but it appears that all his nous is smothered by his self interest.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 7:11 am
I think he’s been given the job of keeping Labour unstable, so Aunty Helen can parachute herself back into the leadership once she’s bored of the UN.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Can’t see that happening. Besides, being captain of the Titanic when it’s at the bottom of the Atlantic is hardly a great aspiration.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Go, Chris. This will add some fun and spice to the rest of the year. Phil has to go and perhaps this will be the only way.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 8:13 am
You’re not “igniting debate” Chris, you’re being a self interested destructive precious bloody prick with an over inflated sense of entitlement.
Just go away, you’re over.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Murray
Not just yet, he has a bit more havock to wreck on the self serving red team yet.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 10:03 am
@RightNow, thanks. It was nice to read something positive on Kiwiblog for a change.
BTW, if anyone doubts this is the real Chris Carter then big daddy David can of course confirm that my login is connected to my personal email.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Trevor has no real interest in leadership (any form).
His prime exercise in life is living off his paycheck and perks, cycling, and looking after what is between his legs.
Good on him as he has all the opportunities. What a life.
He could never be considered a leader – he too much of a real jerk.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Hmmmmmmmmm … ” .. big daddy david …. ” What are you not telling us david? Chris is certainly making a point of leting us know who his “friends” are today. Who will be next to get the Chris Carter Seal of Approval? Rodney?
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
NZ is a backwater. Helen is now focused on Global responsibilities. I think she was homesick for a while, but she seems to have got over that. But Mallard is a loose canon. He is too unstable to be a Leader so he just bangs around making a nuisance of himself. In 4 years time when Labour might have a serious shot at Government, Mallard will be starting to show his age and he will feel it. Trouble is he has no life outside politics, his personality stands in the way, and yet there is a very sensible side to him, it is a pity he has not developed that further. Carter could have ended his career as a standard bearer for gays in politics. But now he is just a bitchy old queen and gays do understand that type well.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Chris Carter
Go on write a book – tell all. Don’t forget the LA airport chapter…
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
The description of Mallard as a ”loose canon” leaves images of a mad Anglican clergyman running around in circles……
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
@Burt, I’m fascinated by the continual references on Kiwiblog to LAX International. Tell me, what did I do there? I could put it in the book!
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
a ”loose canon” leaves images of a mad Anglican clergyman running around in circles……
– there have been too many of them in Catholic circles.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Hey Chris…
Speaking of the book, are you going to tell the real story about your time under Klark?
We want to hear about the lies, the theft of $850,000 of our money, the way she defended Winston, the way she defended Field and why she let you abuse the tax payer with excessive and unnecessary travel expenses.
You might also like to explain why she made so many changes without seeking a mandate, doing away with the Privy Council, doing away with Knights and Dames being just two of them.
But most of all I would love to know how you can justify being part of the most corrupt government in our nations history.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Helen will come back, but only as the first President of the Republic of New Zealand, or die trying. Mark my words.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Chris Carter
“I’m fascinated by the continual references on Kiwiblog to LAX International. Tell me, what did I do there?”
This may surprise you Chris, but not everything in this world is about you.
The best thing you could do Chris is resign from the house, bugger off and find a job in the real world for a change.
Vote:November 12th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
“David, no one cares.
Seriously no one gives the slightest rats about Pricillia Queen of the Deserted throwing his toys. We’d just like him to go away and stop taking our money please.”
I am disappointed that on this occasion I am agreeing with everything Murray has written in this post.
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