Rugby and Politics
October 6th, 2011 at 1:30 pm by David FarrarOver at Stuff in my By the numbers blog, I look at some of the questions on the election and rugby, including the fascinating fact that 30% of New Zealanders said that the outcome of the Rugby World Cup matters to them more than the outcome of the general election. Amongst under 25s this rises to 55%!
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October 6th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Perhaps people view the election is a foregone conclusion. The Labour Party for the first time in their history are not even promoting their Leader as the alternative Prime Minister. If they do not have confidence in him why should we.
Vote:October 6th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
and the RWC is not a foregone conclusion……
Vote:October 6th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
The rugby is obviously more important. I’m amazed that only 30% say so.
Vote:October 6th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
mikenmild -
I suspect the actual figure is higher but when asked the question people have an idea about what the answer should be as opposed to what they really feel.
Vote:October 6th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
Hopefully we can engineer a system where it does not matter much who wins the election With a robust framework of economic fundamentals like the Reserve Bank Act and the Fiscal Responsibility Act, and if we can manage it, a new consensus on retirement policy, the rest is mostly details. Obviously we need a Constitution as a declaration of the rights of the people, and which can limit the interference of the state on our lives.
Vote:In addition I would propose a brake on governmental power in the hands of the people themselves by means of increased use of binding referenda. The referenda we have seen to date are mostly confusing or meaningless questions of a limited use. Surely this can be done better. In a system without an upper house there needs to be some limit on the politicians and/or a way for the people to feel more involved. In a world of internet banking and i-phones, it cannot be that hard to get people to vote. The day must be coming soon.