Chris Carter off to fight corruption!!
August 31st, 2011 at 5:08 pm by David FarrarAndrea Vance reports:
Expelled Labour MP Chris Carter is leaving New Zealand to tackle corruption in war-torn Afghanistan.
Te Atatu MP Carter is to take up a post in Kabul with the United Nations. He has previously said he would leave parliament at the election.
It’s understood Carter is to quit next week before flying out that weekend.
Our loss is Kabul’s gain.
Will Chris give a valedictory speech?
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August 31st, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Well, it’s not like he’s not got any experience of people rorting the system for personal gain!
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:12 pm
That has to be a joke! Another job organised by Helen no doubt. No tears at this end.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Best joke I’ve heard in a long time.
Presumably the gold-plated, tax-free salary will be well worth the bother.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:14 pm
kicked out of the Labour Party for disloyalty and excessive spending .. now works for the UN. Yep, that’s about right.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Does anyone know if the law in Afghanistan looks kindly on gays?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Who will have his back?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:26 pm
This is just laughable. Careter will know you don’t fight corruption, you manage it just like they managed it in the Labour Party. He will not rock too many boats.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Disappointed with Goff’s response:
Petty and spiteful.
And as events transpire, Carter’s judgement re Goff’s leadership is proving to be correct.
Not that I mind – more votes to the Greens who have been the real Opposition this term.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Oh the delicious irony!
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Hilarious! Talk about the fox guarding the hen house
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Does this job with Aunty Helen have anything at all to do with the continued non-appearance of a certain book that we keep hearing about?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:38 pm
There will be no book at least not one that Aunty Helen won’t like. That will be part of the deal. Indeed the book threat was made so Carter could get a job and all they could come up was this. Recently a whole lot of UN workers got blown up and I assume there will be more. It is quite a dangerous assignment, but I guess the old dear needs to earn something.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Awesome experience , feel a little jealous actually.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:40 pm
A job with Helen. Who would have thought it?
And fighting corruption – I’m assuming Afghanistan doesn’t have a free press or the irony would be too much for even them to accept having him around once his work history hit the headlines.
Is the UN really this corrupt?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Oh man, this is priceless. The best Clark could do for him is tee up a job in a war zone!
Vote:Good luck heading up there for a romantic reunion, Kaiser.
August 31st, 2011 at 5:48 pm
I’ve just stopped laughing, this can’t be true.
Gay Chris goes to New York to beg a job off Helen and she finds an opening for him in Afghanistan!!!
If he needs any advice on how to handle sheep as a safer alternative to the other I am ready to help!
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Carter must quit before he leaves, he said. “It’s common sense. No-one accepts two salaries. If you’ve got a job and it’s a paying job, you resign. I imagine that’s what he’ll do.”
this was from Phil Goff .. I wonder what the next Labour Leader, Andrew Little, feels about that?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:52 pm
He is not there as a fighter, he is there as an advisor. Obvious isn’t it?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Whatever happened to Chris Carter’s book? Has he finished colouring it in?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:56 pm
toad (2,985) Says:
August 31st, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Disappointed with Goff’s response:
He didn’t give Carter a job reference. “He didn’t ask and I wouldn’t have given one.”
Petty and spiteful.
FFS Toad, at least Goff had the guts to not give some wormy soliloquy about Carter. Carter was a gutless rat who got caught displaying total disloyalty.
No wonder the US has the sense not to pay its dues to the UN when they waste it on wankers like this.
This will be the same UN who will be begging money for Libiya soon, the same UN that only a few years ago had Gaddafi has head of its ” Peace Committee.”
The United Nations , more corrupt than the IOC.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 5:56 pm
It’s just too bizarre – I thought it was a joke when I read it.
Once upon a time Labour produced people of substance like Phil Amos – one time minister of Education who when his parliamentary career ended went and lived in a grass hut for many years so he could teach African children to read and write.
I just don’t see Chris Carter in the same league – sorry
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:04 pm
There is a God.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Hey come on guys don’t be mean
This is a great idea for Chris Carter. That fuck knows corruption! He’s a world expert!
And he wouldn’t be the first poacher turned gamekeeper would he?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:15 pm
“There is a God.”
And it looks like his name is Allah Bob!
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:16 pm
But what’s poor Peter going to do? Best Chris doesnt describe him as “my husband” in front of some turbaned warlord…
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Sideshow Bob, you beat me to it.
My thoughts, but with more nuts than our noble host.
http://nominister.blogspot.com/2011/08/carter-kabul-taliban-corruption.html
Spare a thought for the rest of Helen’s special friends who will be looking for some help after November. Or is this her way of sending them all a message to stop calling?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:22 pm
When they say “based in Kabul” in Carters mind that means a transition to “a residence & office in Kabul but a weekly 3 day weekend in Dubai plus a travel day either side” for 6 months and then a move to NY after he has “proved himself”.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:24 pm
There’s your answer David. Peter will stay in Dubai to do the shopping!!
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:28 pm
I clearly made a big mistake resigning immediately….my missus hasnt been able to go shopping in Newmarket much less Dubai for some time….
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:32 pm
From the ever-helpful Wikipedia:
Vote:‘Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people living in Afghanistan face certain unique legal and social challenges. Homosexuality and cross-dressing are considered serious crimes in Afghanistan, possible punishment may include the death penalty.’
August 31st, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Labours most honest MP leaves to take up new post in Kabul
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:38 pm
“But what’s poor Peter going to do? Best Chris doesnt describe him as “my husband” in front of some turbaned warlord…”
I confess to similar thoughts David. We’re going to hell aren’t we?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:39 pm
No worries milkmaid.
Sheepshaggers are regarded as men of wisdom in Afghanistan (unlike among you Kiwibloggers) as long as they stick to Ewes of course.
I am happy to teach Chrissy the difference for a very large fee before he takes up his new post
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:41 pm
” But whats poor Peter going to do?”. Well David he’ll probably have to lift his game, they have camels in Afghanistan don’t they.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Chris Carter – what an appropriate choice.
When the UN cast it’s net for someone to fill this role, they clearly wanted someone who could demonstrate a proven track record in the areas of corruption / troughing / lying / cheating and was happy sucking from the public tit. The successful candidate had to be willing to travel / be able to communicate with thieves / drug barons / criminals and low lifes – all whilst demonstrating a total sense of entitlement. That really narrowed the field down to one – the (dis)honourable member from Te Atatu.
Good Riddance.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:41 pm
I’m just trying to work out who I should be complaining to about not getting…oh I dont know….High Commissioner to Nuie or something? Shoulda threatened to write a book “Decline and Fall: the final Act”….
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:42 pm
will he name the famous “17″ before he goes?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:46 pm
I think the Monaco post is filled David.
Why not apply for the Dubai job?
Your wife could go shopping with Peter and you would have nothing to fear.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:47 pm
re toad’s comment at 5:27pm – Of course, this year the Greens have been doing Chris Carter’s work for him by casting his proxy vote. Would be interesting to find out how many times Carter has actually voted for himself.
Vote:The Greens will happily continue helping Harawira in the same way (Birds of a feather.)
August 31st, 2011 at 6:56 pm
@side show bob – Chrissey would also be able to blend in well in Khandahar or Kabul – resplendent in his new black burqa number.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 6:59 pm
I hope some of the warlords give Chris the frank talking to that so many kiwis feel he deserves.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Is he doing a kite runner then?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:08 pm
As a homosexual, he will no doubt get the same reception in Afghanistan as he would if he turned up at Phil Goff’s house.
Stoning.
Will he actually have to spend more than 5 minutes there ‘cutting his teeth’, before Klerk finds another little number for him? Something just a bit closer to the florists shops in order to save UN expenses?
So Carter, the former Minister of Conservation of His Wallet at the Taxpayers’ Expense wings his way off on a tax-free lurk. Meanwhile, the fuckwit who fired him for telling the truth for the first time in his life (albeit in a fit of pique) sails into a sunset of defeat and further well-deserved derision.
Which raises the question: since Carter now has a nice little gig, what will the idiot Goof do post 28 November? A cushy UN number like Mr Hissyfit? Perhaps he could could buy a Jim’s Lawnmowing franchise off Bernie McCahill – west Auckland would be good. After all, it seems that Carter will now need someone to do his lawns – so there’s one customer at least.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:10 pm
From the ever-helpful Wikipedia:
‘Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people living in Afghanistan face certain unique legal and social challenges. Homosexuality and cross-dressing are considered serious crimes in Afghanistan, possible punishment may include the death penalty.’
Thanks for that, mm.
I wonder if Hulun knew about that when she told him he should apply?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:12 pm
“As a homosexual, he will no doubt get the same reception in Afghanistan as he would if he turned up at Phil Goff’s house.
Stoning.”
Are you saying Phil smokes dope Davinci?
Would explain a lot.
Cut his long hair off to try and look straight eh!
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:12 pm
the thing is that these people (Carter etc) don’t know that what they do is corruption.
Vote:And will never learn it.
Disgusting.
August 31st, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Reid
You raise an interesting point.
The idiot Goof says Carter didn’t ask for a reference and wouldn’t have got one one if he had. In the circs, it would have made perfect sense for our national fuckwit to give him one! Or was it just that he knew that the fix was in and no reference was required?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:18 pm
No Johnboy.
I was thinking of the small hard round things that hurt a lot when people throw them at you (and I don’t mean KFC’s burger buns).
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Substitute Chrissy for Blackadder and Aunty for Haig and it seems quite straight forward really!
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August 31st, 2011 at 7:25 pm
If I had my way what Goff would be facing post November would be a long hard spell in jail.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Johnboy – Do you think that Carter might remind the Afghan’s of Baldrick?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:28 pm
I also heard Taito Philip Field is joining an anti-slavery organisation and Darren Hughes is becoming a Rape Crisis counsellor.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:32 pm
I know we all have a bit of a chuckle about this & show a tiny amount of indignation but this is really really fucked if you ask me.
This prick used the system for his own gain, time & time & time again & the sense of entitlement, smug exterior & his disgraceful playing of the “gay card” should have seen the back of him from any public position for life. Remember this man lived the high life at taxpayers expense & delivered 5/8th of fuck all for this country.
And now because of his cosy relationship with Clark he’s off to another gold plated opportunity to suckle on the public teat abroad. Anyone want to guess how long Chris will actuall spend in Afghanistan?
Frankly it’s bullshit & for me speaks volumes about the pair of them.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:37 pm
And Carter is/will be described as “The Hon Christopher Carter”.
Vote:That is on a par with lesbian list Labour MP who resides in Nelson and has a relationship with a prominent female RNZ “:reporter” !
Ever since the sisters……
August 31st, 2011 at 7:52 pm
I’m just trying to work out who I should be complaining to about not getting…oh I dont know….High Commissioner to Nuie or something? Shoulda threatened to write a book “Decline and Fall: the final Act”….
Or better still shoulda not stolen the identity of a dead baby?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 7:58 pm
In defence of David Garrett, he didn’t really steal the identity of a dead baby, he just used its name and date of birth to get a false passport. He wasn’t actually walking around pretending to be a dead baby – although perhaps a dead baby would have been a better leader for ACT than Rodney Hide or the current guy.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 8:01 pm
“Our loss is Kabul’s gain.”
No, Kabul’s loss is our gain!!!
Wonder if he’s taking the boyfriend – we know how those Islamics like poofs.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Well !!!!.. YOU voted for them .. How else did they get in ??..
Oh !!!.. you did not !!..
What did you do about it ??..
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Sending a gay man to a Islamic country to fight corruption is giving him a death sentence surely. I must not laugh, no no no this is serious. What is Aunty Helen doing here. Perhaps that book was going to happen and this is how she gets rid of him. Oh well give him some flowers, wish him god speed, he can spread homosexuality everywhere, no no fight corruption, no no manage corruption. Yes that is better. But seriously is this how Helen gets rid of people that are a pest. Goff must be in stitches.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Daigotsu
‘.. long hard spell in jail.”
Yes. It would be good to see him on the receiving end of Crusher’s double bunking policy.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Helen Clark’s last UN appointment was her goodwill ambassador Aisha Gaddafi. So at least Gaddafi isn’t her most embarrassing staffing choice any more.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Re Chuk at 5.14pm.
Vote:In the book “Bugles and a Tiger” by John Masters he writes about being an officer with the Gurkha’s and fighting on the North West Frontier (now the ‘badlands’ of Pakistan where it borders Afghanistan) in the 1930′s. He writes about the people in that region – including one of their sayings
‘A goat for practice
A woman for business
But a boy for pleasure’.
August 31st, 2011 at 8:35 pm
well, knowing something of the corruption driving the illegal trade in big cat skins in Afghanistan at the moment- and the total disinterest in enforcing wildlife laws- it’s certainly a major issue.
But, umm. Chris Carter? I’m dumbfounded.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 8:44 pm
“But what’s poor Peter going to do? Best Chris doesnt describe him as “my husband” in front of some turbaned warlord”
Which Peter are you talking about david?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Who wears the burqua, Chris or Peter?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 9:08 pm
But seriously is this how Helen gets rid of people that are a pest.
Apparently tvb, it is.
After all, Hulun doesn’t like a loser. I mean, a letter – caught like a possum in the headlights – career instantly and terminally downhill, for no apparent reason. No plan, no objective, just… thought it would be a good idea.
“But what’s poor Peter going to do? Best Chris doesnt describe him as “my husband” in front of some turbaned warlord”
Indeed Chuck that could get very nasty very quick. Let’s hope they take lots of Country Life gear with them, for times like that.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Best they both do methinks radvad
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 9:17 pm
The bachabaze are waiting…
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August 31st, 2011 at 9:26 pm
“Will Chris give a valedictory speech?”
Of course he will want to. But will he get leave to do so? And if he does who from Labour will be there to watch?
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 10:00 pm
that’s how life deals it, I guess. Some are destined to work hard, perhaps dedicated to raising their loved ones up, struggle to do the right thing and sweat about how they might keep food on the table. you know – teh little stuff tht keeps Joe Average occupied. But at least they get to leave something worthwhile behind.
While some are destined to fuck around all their lives and leave nothing behind, but a faint whiff of contempt when their memory is resurrected on the odd occasion that folk get together and list their ilk.
That’s life. . . . .
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Just make sure that there are no flowers at his landing.. ..
OOOOoooooohhh .. Hate you all.. !!!.. Hissy fit..
Save cost of flowers..
WHY HAS
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 11:06 pm
Oh for fucks sake, he’s off for many a massage with happy endings on new turf, no one will pay for his here, after the card got cut, bon-vouage asshole.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 11:15 pm
But do take care with the Afgani suppositories
That won’t be like the Thai that we used to pay for.
Vote:August 31st, 2011 at 11:24 pm
What a fucking joke. Decisions such as these reveal what a joke the UN is. I remember a former US Ambassador to the UN saying that half of the UN building in New York could be removed and it wouldn’t make a difference to the world. Seriously, what the heck is selfish know-nothing like Chris Carter going to do in Kabul?! Joke, what a joke.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 2:25 am
Is the state of the political ‘left’ on NZL so fractured that no-one but bo-one wants to defend the indefensible i.e. Helen Clark looking after her own (Hughes/Carter) when really they are discredited has beens worth nowt. Looks like come 26 Nov the UN is about to get a further injection of tossers/loosers who, having been rejected by the electorate, now look to the international feeding trough for sustenance.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 5:44 am
As an aside – Sue Bradford must be as sick as a dog. Didn’t she throw her toys out of the pram and abandon her party too? But all she’ll get is a shafting in the polls and pay for the privilege when she stands as a Mana candidate while her old party looks likely to replace Labour as the official opposition. She could have been a contender for some kind of cabinet post, post-election, (perhaps) if she’d stayed on. We should have a ‘Where are they now?’ file set up.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 7:01 am
Moan all you like but guess who is getting your taxpayers money everyday.
Superannuation anyone?
Pisses you off don’t it.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 7:24 am
The UN tackling corruption is a joke in itself, adding Chris to the mix simply turns it into parody.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 7:39 am
It seems a little unfair to let Chris & Peter sneak into Afghanistan under the radar of the erstwhile religious fanatics of the Taliban. Perhaps the mullahs should be advised that the abomination & insult to Islam that is homosexuality is heading their way.
It would give them time to prepare for a traditional stoning or a similar expression of Allah’s great mercy.
This could be a chance to get rid of two socialist troughers with one stone.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 7:56 am
I’m surprised he had the gall to even announce it. This guy has the largest tin ear in the history of NZ politics. The irony of our most notorious trougher heading up some UN anti corrupton gig is beyond delicious!
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 8:01 am
What will the Taliban do if they find out the UN has installed a prominent puff as an advisor. If his orientation is the source of hurtful comments I’m sure Carter will appeal to the Afghan Human Rights Council for redress …oh wait there is no Afghan Human Rights Council and the Taliban will do more than mock or verbally abuse him. Is he so desperate to be on the public tit that he can’t see the peril of this appointment.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 8:04 am
A Validictory speach….. fuck me that would mean he would actually have to show his face in parliament!!!!
I may be wrong but do not think I have yet seen him in Parliament as an Independant. Out of interests sake, is there any way on checking the number of times he has actually been there this year?
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 8:08 am
kia
It could be that ‘auntie’ has a delicious sense of humour. One that we were never privy to during those cold dark years of her reign.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 8:12 am
jeff asked “is there any way on checking the number of times he has actually been there this year”
No need for Carter to vote when the Greens are happy to cast your proxy. So much for toad’s sanctimony!
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 8:20 am
Can he get the greens to do his validictory speech too?
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 8:27 am
jeff – Carter could ask his buddy Russel to say something in Wednesday’s General Debate.
Vote:Give him back his flag!
September 1st, 2011 at 8:41 am
Amazing that despite his very low profile, he still masnaged to rack up in excess of $25k in travel expenses in the 6 months ending 30 June, including $11k for wellington accommodation. How the fuck he can claim that much is beyond me when he is never to be seen. Ahh well, good luck and good riddance to him I say
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 8:44 am
jeff – Carter hasn’t been particularly busy on his own website (the last post was in March.)
Vote:As far as that “book” he was planning to write, I doubt whether he would have found a publisher.
September 1st, 2011 at 8:53 am
Not Goff…then who were his three referees…?
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 9:18 am
Article in the NZ Herald proves Carter hasn’t managed to lose his sense of self importance since he was kicked out of Labour…
He states: “I will head a team based in the Ministry of the Interior, which advises President Karzai and his ministers on effective ways of improving local governance at the provincial level with the police and the judiciary,” he said. “The UN has a lot of pilot projects in Afghanistan and I will advise New York as to the effectiveness of those.” The article also says: “He said he went to Afghanistan with a lot of experience to bring to the job. “I guess they’ve judged I’m the most competent to do it.”
I can only wonder what list of attributes was used by the UN when they cast the net for this role. But if they are looking for a gay, serial trougher with an overloaded sense of self importance coupled with a penchant for travel courtesy of someone else’s money, then I suppose they’ve found the right person.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10748700
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 9:34 am
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10662929
Based on the above, he will still have his snout firmly imbedded in the trough, $1200 per week pension and ongoing travle perks… makes me more than a little sick in my mouth!
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 9:39 am
Rodders – I would suspect plenty of publishers would be willing to poublish, but the lazy bastard would actually have to write it first! Simply take too much of his time, unless of course they would be willing to set him up for six months on the seychells or somewhere to do so, all expenses paid for him and Peter of course
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 9:49 am
jeff – they might be interested in publishing but if he was planning to spill his guts relating to his former colleagues, the book could involve unforseen expense. I can recall when Laws had to have all copies of his book pulped and reprinted over one paragraph relating to his opinion of one journo’s impartiality (or lack of.)
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 9:58 am
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ill be gutted if he only stays a week and then gets promoted to NY.
im also surprised chris wasnt snapped up by the private sector!
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 11:34 am
dime said:
“im also surprised chris wasnt snapped up by the private sector!”
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Indeed. Quelle surprise!
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 11:52 am
The rule of law and survival in Afghanistan is the AK-47, it’s a case of use it or lose it, and it would take either a brave man or a foolish man to fight corruption there. New Zealand’s SAS will tell you that it is difficult to identify friend from foe in that Kabul enviroment, however everyone there understands that an AK-47 is the main tool for sorting out disagreements.
Vote:Genghis Khan was the last man to successfully crush corruption and revolts there and he achieved it by focussing on the main pass, Khyber Pass, and exterminating the rest.
September 1st, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Don’t think any National Party person or supporter should talk about corruption until they explain this.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5545137/Farmer-Cres-tenants-stay-despite-losing-eviction-fight
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 12:43 pm
To be fair to Chris, Troughing is not quite the same thing as corruption…
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 1:28 pm
I believe that this appointment is unwise, to say he least.
The public announcement is even more unwise for his sake. Afghanistan is a seriously difficult country where normal rules of decency are not understood. Real corruption is endemic as Chris will find out. Whilst Labour is guilty of some corruption, under Helen/Phil Who, in Afghanistan you ain’t seen nothing – Ask the Americans where many billions of their aid has gone. This is big business in Afghanistan, not Labour Party petty cash.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 2:02 pm
“I believe that this appointment is unwise, to say he least.”
I think it is a brilliant move by Helen. The reduces the chances of certain secrets getting out.
Vote:I wonder if ipredict will have odd of him lasting a year there. The guy is an arrogant fool to
take the job.
September 1st, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Of all the dangerous jobs in the world.
A corruption fighter in Afghanistan?
A foreign corruption fighter??
A gay foreign corruption fighter???
I understand Goff been calling talkback in Kabul.
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Carter is really up the Kyber
Vote:September 1st, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Carter is buggered.
Vote:June 3rd, 2012 at 6:20 pm
He’s at it again!
New Zealand’s quirkiest former MP, Chris Carter has been reported to be in Afghanistan working as “Anti Corruption Czar”. According to the New Zealand Listener and 3 News, “Chrissie”, New Zealand’s first openly gay MP got a job from his former boss, Helen Clarke, leading the fight against corruption in the war torn nation. This is the same Mr Carter who was the centre of a corruption scandal himself for using the public till to travel lavishly to the tune of $130,000 in one year alone, and used his government credit card to buy such “public necessities” as $50.00 underwear. What’s equally troubling however is that no one involved with anti corruption efforts in Afghanistan has ever heard of him. According to Dr Ludine, Chairman of Afghanistan’s High Office of Oversight and Anti-corruption, he has “never heard of him, nor has he ever been to the High Office of Oversight.” Drago Kos, Chairman of the International Monitoring and Evaluation Committee echoes this sentiment. Which leads to the question, what is the former “purse plucker” doing?
Sources within the UN indicate that Mr Carter does in fact have a job with the UN Development programme, overseeing a local governance project; and to his credit, he is working with the Afghan GBLT (gay,bi,lesbian,transgender) community, assisting this group establish an identity in the highly conservative and religious country. One member of the GBLT community noted that “people get killed over their sexuality here, and if Mr Carter is going to help us find a voice, we welcome him.”
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