Peter Davis on Labour Leadership
December 9th, 2011 at 9:34 am by David FarrarFrom today’s Herald
The Brian Rudman column he refers to is this one. The column is pretty obviously an implicit endorsement of Cunliffe, so this suggests that Davis, like his wife, is a Cunliffe supporter.
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December 9th, 2011 at 9:46 am
“The column is pretty obviously an implicit endorsement of Cunliffe”. Did you read the same article? It mostly comments about Shearer, both listing why he’s seen as a good potential candidate and why he’s seen as a risk. The comments on Cunliffe are similarly balanced. Peter Davis’ comments that the piece gives equal treatment and the conclusion was reasonably agnostic seem bang on to me.
You’re normally better at fomenting mischief DPF!
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Oh come on, you can not be that naive. In the column Rudman says:
* no one knows what Shearer’s x-factor may be
Vote:* sarcastically refers to Shearer as a saviour and a Xmas myth
* Says one should not choose a leader on basis of such a myth
* Says x-factors do not win elections
* Points out Brash raised National’s vote more than Key
December 9th, 2011 at 9:59 am
if davis says something, assume the opposite pretty easily.
He is generally a good negative indicator of the way the wind is blowing on most things, as its usually the polar opposite of his whiny letter to the editor.
it would be nice if the letters people ever declared his position, he writes in as random member of the public but hes helens husband ffs!
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:04 am
Did you write “his wife“? You surely jest!
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:04 am
It must be a real strain on their marriage, with him living in Kingsland and his wife so far away in New York. Still at least his job leaves him enough time to write letters to the editor.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:06 am
The old guard are worried they are losing control. Good times.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:10 am
@kiwigreg
Vote:but nothing stopping him from heading to the states to be with his missus – is there?
December 9th, 2011 at 10:10 am
The increasing frequency with which Davis writes Letter to the Editor since his wife lost the 2008 election and moved abroad is interesting.
I know of no other spouse of a former Prime Minister with a desire to publicly share their opinions on all manner of political topics, and it leaves one wondering just how much influence he enjoyed when his wife was the Prime Minister.
Perhaps without political influence anymore he is reduced to writing to the Herald?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Is Peter Davis married? Who to?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:13 am
Just shows how out of touch the old Liarbore guard is. If gits like Davis and his mad wife think Cunliffe is Gods gift to the Liarbore party then they are completely bonkers. Only the mentally retarded left would vote for that smarmy piece of work.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:15 am
@ insider he is married to Helen Clark
I guess I could do a quote from Bullshot
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Peter Davis? Is he the dude with the beard that was pashing another bloke election night 2005?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:40 am
@ dime yeah, even rabidly heterosexual Labourites can get super excited when they win an election.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:44 am
@dime – thanks (not!) for that reminder…
It’s taken three paper towels to wipe the coffee from the keyboard / desk / surrounds.
But no doubt Peter’s letter writing activities will earn him brownie points with the ‘she beast’ and he’ll be suitably rewarded when she returns….
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 11:19 am
I think there is some skulduggery going on here…..
I have annointed the new leader and THATS WHAT WILL HAPPEN – how dare you lot think Im out of touch……
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Sorry Helen, your yesterdays news, just go back to munching rugs in the big apple, BTW if Peter wants to have his own opinion he’ll ask you for it.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
@ DPF – How do you know this is the Peter Davis, the one who you think it is?
@ scanner – stay classy. You’re a credit to the political right.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
RRM – that women isnt entitled to us “staying classy”. Dime will never forgive.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Helen Clark (10) Says:
David, why did you approve such a patently false and potentially defamatory handle?
[DPF: I don't "approve" or see handles. People can change their handle at any time. You are correct though that I don't allow impersonation of others so would ask the Helen Clark commenter to desist even though it is obviously not her]
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
The rumour has been going around for a number of years that Davis got out of the States on a diplomatic passport and that is why he has not been to the States. Does anyone know if Davis has been to the States since Helen went there?
This is not just a matter of talking about a politician’s family. If the rumour that has been around the National Party as well as elsewhere is true if would be more than that if in involved using a diplomatic passport to avoid investigation and/or prosecution.
It would also reflect badly on the MSM ignoring what Ian Wishart tried very hard to get to the bottom of.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Dave A – cause its kind of funny
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
@ Chuck Bird it was fairly routine for ministers and their staff (and I presume their spouses) to travel on diplomatic passports so I dont know how much to read into that.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Greg, you may be right. However, I think it would be strange if Helen’s husband had not made one trip to the States since his last one that Ian Wishart commnet on in an Investigate article. Does anyone know if Davis has been to the States since?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
It seems kinda sad and desperate of Ian Wishart to bring up the former PM’s Husband’s recent travels as an issue, in a folorn hope of revealing… something.
And kinda sad and desperate of you to, also…
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
kinda sad
Agreed. This post was an abvious dogwhistle but apart from a few of the saddest of suspects, like Chuck Bird, it hasn’t worked.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Dave A – you are running close to the wind.
Ive put your name down in my little Black book and you know what happens to people who are listed in my little black book dont you?
First of all you dont get a christmas card any more…………….
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Still one thing that little Pete is good at, apart from giving us a cheery
smile as he was snapped sitting behind Helen on a snow ski with his arms around her waist,
holding on for dearlife . His finest moment.
Is his use of certain words, just to let the hoi poloi know that he is the professor.
Vote:“Fomenting” and now “agnostic”
Common words, but his usage, while correct, is meant to send the unwashed a message.
Shit he’s clever.
December 9th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
I was not the first on this thread to comment about Davis not visiting Helen in the States.
Helen was a phony in many ways. She tried to portray herself as an artist.
The has been a lot of rumours going around within National that Davis was being investigated for criminal offending. This may or may not be true but if a husband if there were rumours of the husband of a National MP I bet the media would be acting differently. Compare how the media treated Worth compared with Hughes.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Is his use of certain words, just to let the hoi poloi know that he is the professor. “Fomenting” and now “agnostic”
If you think such are “big words” you’re as thick as a brick.
DPF happily pinched his “fomenting happy mischief” and put it at the top of his blog the day Davis uttered it. Maybe David is sending the great unwashed — ie you — a message
a lot of rumours going around within National that Davis was being investigated for criminal offending
Nobody in National would be so far in the gutter, even as a rumour. The whole business was a masturbatory wet dream of Ian Wishart’s.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
And our intrepid left wing journos can’t twig that 2ic at the UN is interfering in the domestic issues of a member nation. Outrageous.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Oh Dear Dave A
seems like i a hit a raw nerve there darl.
i didn’t say they were “big words” i drew attention to the unusual, whilst correct usage.
Settle down petal. Relax. Don’t get your knickers in a twist.
Also, name calling is unlikely to advance your point by much.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Yes, that would be Peter ” I’m leaving on a jet plane” Davis
I’ve got a mate who offended against the criminal laws of the United States and do you know the bastards won’t let him back in,, just saying thats all
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
My word this is my thread- as I have mates in Cal who work in the public law court service.
How many demerits for my contact David Farrar?
Careful thought about matters eh Heather and Helen Clark.
Your call john boy wee?
FFS what sick country based in sordid lies !!!!!!!!!!!
PETER davis is beyond sick.
[DPF: 20 demerits. Your obsession with Davis is what is somewhat sick]
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
For a laugh check out.
http://www.whaleoil.co.nz/2011/12/txts-from-new-york-54/#disqus_thread
Dave A, have you ever been married? If so would you leave a note on the Hey Fanny you owe me $39.75 for half the power?
Some people vote on just policy but many vote on the person. Helen was trying pass her self off as a normal married woman. She may have been a married woman but it appears ahe was not living like a normal married woman.
If you know Peter who has a bit of obsession with HIV why not ask him to comment here?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
And fuck you Winston – tell the truth or go down c##t!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[DPF: 20 demerits]
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Peter Davis – hey chuck I got the file number. Lets sort this cess pit out eh?
Ban me Farrar but this is coming out Klark and Key!
Dip imunity hahaha /
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Can vto tell me that I am a fucking liar who should be in court?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Hey chuck I know you and act are wimps but Chris T gave me the info.
The public has a right to know. Fuck the lying pricks. Do you want facts to nail the C##t?
Or you act jokes all piss and wind?
be worried john key.
[DPF: 20 demerits]
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Come on Don B you told me you will back me. Time to smash these wimps?
Or you another whitewash liberal c##t?
The [deleted by DPF] crusher minister of thick plods.
[DPF: 50 demerits as highly defamatory]
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Just another Friday night on the Woodstocks Dad?
Brian Rudman and Peter Davis, wouldn’t they be great fun over a G & T.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Don’t drink nickb – hard day demo in redzone, back again 0600hrs 2moro.
Ask Tim Barnett about the night me and Peter went to the greenroom ChCh.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
You know nothing. Hi Heather and HelenClark ex Prime Minister of New Zealand,
Must go- walk and talk the dog in Hagley Park.
Poor Chris T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haha – hey john what will people say?
haha.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Question to John Key – why has this happened without punishment?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
I mean to say my ole school mate Gerry told me.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
I do wonder if Peter davis has a redzone pass to the public toilet?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
dad, what brand of piss are you on tonight?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Don’t drink Manolo why you got a problem?
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
great meltdown!
16 months is gonna hurt
[DPF: You should see the e-mails he is sending me. I may blog them tomorrow!]
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Dad4Justice 10-Dec-12 1 year
LMAO
i thought ya doubled the suspension each time? maybe you were feeling nice. Anyway, hilarious.
Vote:December 9th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
Was that what is commonly known as a melt-down? You can almost see the pool of bile on the floor under the computer desk.
Vote:December 10th, 2011 at 8:10 am
Bugger!….how the hell did I miss out on all the fun? In the five or so years I have been visiting this blog I have never seen a meltdown like that.
So..that’s phool and D4J gone, now all we have to do is work on the mad water woman.
BTW… am I the only one who finds D4J’s homophobic rants a bit too strong?, in other words, might he be tryingsuppressress or deny something deep within himself that he is having trouble dealing with?
If you are reading this D4J it is time to stop hiding in the closet mate, come clean and get on with the rest of your life.
Vote:December 10th, 2011 at 11:01 am
[DPF: You should see the e-mails he is sending me. I may blog them tomorrow!]
Heh I think ya should.
Bruv – it was a great thing to witness. Too bad ya didn’t get the email in time. Then again, he didn’t require anymore winding up lol but he doesn’t drink…
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