The stupidest tea-party
`At any rate I'll never go there again!' said Alice as she picked her way through the wood. `It's the stupidest tea-party I ever was at in all my life!'
Those commenters who have concluded, on the basis of Rana Waitai’s weekly ‘columns’, that he was a prime contender for microchipping or worse, especially those when he’s been barking in support of Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws, may like to take a peep at
You've got Rana Waitai wrong - he and the Diva are good mates and saw them together last month. They were in the same Vic law classes and it was actually Laws who encouraged Waitai to stand. They have a mutual relative too I've heard – anonymickey,
e the kind of vote-splitting bile that same anonymickey is now spreading all over the blog, and every other available outlet, as he strokes the Ego from Double SS, aka Candidate Stevens?
45 comments:
So what's the problem with Rana changing his bets? He's obviously studied the form, maybe even seen the diVision polls, and decided to put his money on the winner.
Unlike the Cheapskate woman,the Less-is-Moore scion and the surprisingly thick Matt Edmond - well, for now, anyway.
Even the former Horizons councillor from the House of the Flying Fax has done the sums and bailed ... last seen, apparently, living rough in a van near Marton with a possum called Mickey2!
In anticipation of Round 3 of Mickey's current bout of Maori bashing it seems like a good idea to repost this comment from the previous post:
Anonymous said...
Mickey's really on a roll with his latest bout of holier than thou Maori bashing.
Wonder what he would say about a hypothetical Maori male who had four kids by three different mothers (and played no part in bringing up two of them and only part-time "parenting" of the other two), and various stepchildren.
And if that same Maori male had demonstrated extremely aggressive tendencies and public anger and abuse, and had loudly and publicly protested his right to inflict physical punishment on his offspring.
And if a leading psychologist had rated our hypothetical brown-skinned male as a psychopath …
8:36 AM, August 05, 2007
In the end you have to ask yourself "What sort of 'rich, successful' person plays puerile publicity seeking games with ratepayers money?"
A loony?
A sad desperate wannabe?
Mickey Mayor, the madman's madman?
It's a shame really. He could've really blossomed if only he'd moved to North Korea. Now he's stuck with being a minor local body politician.
Wonder what he would say about a hypothetical Maori male ... etc. Hey anonymous, having seen this morning's vile racist tripe, this showed good foresight. But you forgotthe 'ugly' bit!
We could add, what would Mickey say about a hypothetical Maori male whose ugly face betrays the ugliness, anger and envy that lies within; who displays his scrawny pathetic body in tightfitting green shorts and resorts to tatooing his eyelids!
FYI: Anyone who thinks this sort of council-sponsored electioneering needs to be stopped an write to the Office of the Auditor-General at:
enquiry@aog.govt.nz.
NB: They do undertake to keep secret the ID of anyone making complaints.
Do you know what guidelines means?
They are recommendations and not enforcable. Personally I'll be amazed if Mickey can keep quiet throughout but just remember they are only guidelines before you go running off to the cross dressing lawyer again.
"NB: They do undertake to keep secret the ID of anyone making complaints."
Most of us have better things to do but if you feel big posting anon comments and making anon complaints then you go right ahead.
Alternatively grow a pair of balls and speak publically as opposed to hiding behind a website audience of 12
The election guidelines only cover electioneering and do not cover councils or their elected reps undertaking public duties in their official capacity. If the wastewater plant is going to be opened for example then the mayor and councillors would all be expected to be part of that. The Auditor General is not going to investigate silly complaints. If the mayor was to affix a Vision flag over the plant on the day then that would be different. ML may be many things but he is not stupid.
ML may be many things but he is not stupid.
2:52 PM, August 12, 2007
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WRONG!!!
Exhibit A: 'ML' lurks in this blog posting things like that above and is stupid enough to think he can get away with it.
So why has Rana resigned from the fan club, Mickey? And is it true that your pet Westmere lamb is about to do the same?
Hey LawsWatch, surely even Rana Waitai has realised that the racist/facist madman is a ticket to electoral oblivion, even in a town where that sort of crap is probably worth at least 5% of the vote.
The big question, as your commentary suggests, is just why Dr Warburton hasn't figured out that it's a good time to bail! How often do you reckon he can thumb his nose at the Audit Office and get away with it?
Finlay MacDonald’s offering in the SST certainly put the boot up Mickey’s bum this week. Placed right next to the weekly hysterical shrieks it was a treat to read.
When Finlay said “pious windbags talk up their personal agendas for stopping the rot” you could almost see the arrow pointing to Mickey’s “Simple. The “one strike” policy that was advocated in this column last week.”
Then MacDonald gets going with “Talking tough becomes a favourite pastime of the commentariat. Final solutions are floated without any apparent thought to their real-world consequences.” He goes on to list precisely the sort of junk our boy has been pushing as examples of unrealistic 'solutions'. Later, he get a good one in with “Certain fascistic mindsets will always be drawn to the notion that history’s ills can be cured by year zero clampdowns.” Then he goes on to clarify why this isn't workable.
My personal favourite comes near the end when he uses the Scandinavian approach to social policy as an example of a system that works and then goes on to say “Or is it just that they don’t have a particularly high Maori population? (Don’t laugh, I’m sure someone’s thought that.)”....at which point, a big cartoon hand pointing at Mickey’s picture appeared in my imagination.
Subtle, but effective. Good one Finlay!
Sure they are guidelines from the AG, but from the same office that the mayor crows about getting excellent reports from, so he must think they have some credibility.
Or does he just think they have credibility when they tag Horizons as non compliant?
Check them out, the planned round of public openings are clearly out of order in a pre-election period as are the Council paid columns in the Midweek, and the Councils own website is blatantly breaking the guidelines, surely their own electoral officer knows that, what is she doing about it?
Whatever the Audit Offices's opinion of WDC's communications, one thing is certain: Mickey will do his utmost to break the spirit of any electoral law while remaining within the letter of the law.
As with much within the current administration, there seems to be little regard for conflicts of interest, despite "guidelines" that state quite categorically the importance of avoiding even the appearance of a conflict.
A word about electoral law guidelines. They are designed to help Councils stay within the law. So anon, who claims they can be ignored is, as usual, telling less than half the story. Or lying, if you prefer.
From anon's comments you can see he/she has some understanding, and a clear viewpoint, but chooses to lie anyway. What a lowlife.
Hey, let's see if Wanganui can be smarter than the Americans, when the Americans re-elected George W. Bush as "president" of the U.S. for a second term; by not re-electing Michael (George W. Bush) Laws for another term as "mayor" of Wanganui.
Laws will get in, he has no where left to go so he'll fight to the death. Small man , small town.
Laws will get in, he has no where left to go so he'll fight to the death. Small man , small town.
11:57 AM, August 14, 2007
The ‘small town’ part is going to be a big stumbling block. When you act like a shit for three years people notice and word gets around. He has spent his time in office rubbing our noses in his ugliness and I think there are now a great many more people who understand just how unfit he is for any public office.
The ‘small town’ part is going to be a big stumbling block. When you act like a shit for three years people notice and word gets around. He has spent his time in office rubbing our noses in his ugliness and I think there are now a great many more people who understand just how unfit he is for any public office.
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I would have to agree, 'the people' didn't get in behind him on DWTS, and everyone knows he's not a 'nice' guy. With the little women working in Wellington, the voters might just be looking for someone that keeps his word.
Mickey was well and truly dicked last night on Facelift over his baby bashing ranting -- strange turnabout though to see HIM being the puppet - but not to see him making a dick of himself!
there are now a great many more people who understand just how unfit he is for any public office.
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I'm constantly amazed at the people who have something negative to say about the guy. I keep expecting to run into one of these dyed-in-the-wool redneck Mickey lovers, but everyone I've talked to thinks he's insane. Not in a good way either. Not insane like wacky, insane like psychotic.
Let's face it, he's had the good fortune to get elected at a time when Wanganui had a lot of plans in the pipeline, Splash Centre, Waterfront. He had the added luck of having the soft target of the Arts to attack, though of course, being Mickey, he had to turn it into some sort of grotesque crusade, which has been intrumental in alerting people to his mental problems. So try as he might to capitalise on them, his goodwill has been seriously damaged by his gross instability. Calling a staff member, a "useless c*nt" for example: people remember that kind of thing. It's unsavoury, and so is much about the man.
Won't stop the usual yahoos voting for him, but I think he's turned enough people off to lose.
Mayor of Manukau City Sir Barry Curtis is standing down. Mickey should move now: think of the profile! It's a long shot because he's so twisted by racist hate, but he could probably use Manukau to get another Tv show.
"In a shock announcement, Worthless Mickey, mayor of some small town no-one's ever heard of, slammed his own Council as "boring and useless". "I could make so much more money if I was Mayor of Manukau," he yelled, angrily shoving an old lady out of the way. "Did I make her cry?" he asked later, salivating.
Hmmm...if Mickey get re-elected:
To remind those who need reminding, an excerpt from the Wanganui Code of Conduct Findings:
"In respect of the overarching issue of whether the Mayor acted in the best interest of Wanganui the Committee accepted Mayor Laws’ submission that he had illustrated in a number of ways his passion for developing Wanganui to its full potential"
and
"that his provocative leadership style had been well known before he was elected Mayor of the Wanganui District (AND DURING HIS FIRST TERM AS MAYOR OF WANGANUI).
The Committee did not, therefore, consider this to be a breach of the Code."
"Where are all the candidates?" asks John Maslin with mock wonder and innocence ...
Well Mas, as you well know, being a candidate other than Michael Brian Laws or his straw men and women isn't much fun in a town where you and Mickey are such a great double act that you control the prime media and ensure no one else gets a fair suck of the sav.
No one showed up for the Mayoral Mile. That's his level of real support.
No one wants to retract with this council.
Won't stop the usual yahoos voting for him, but I think he's turned enough people off to lose.
5:28 PM, August 14, 2007
Couldn’t agree more. A theory has been put forward that Mickey’s pet vote-splitters, Randhir and Ray could actually eat into his constituency. The reasoning is that only the truly gullible or the seriously uninformed would vote for any of them. No one in either of these groups is likely to vote for John Martin.
He appeals to thinkers and planners, who are also more inclined to vote. The increased debt is a worry for this lot and they can see how it is going to really cramp our style down the track a bit. Also, they have the smarts to see that the Splash Centre extension, and probably the riverside walkway, will cost a lot to maintain. Despite Mickey’s claims that the Splash Centre management will have to ‘cut their cloth accordingly’ it is quite clear who will be paying to operate and maintain our grand new facility.
Hey guys, Mickey's back in Womins Weekly according to Stuff's gossip section ....
Their section on the 75 women they love does highlight one bizarrely interesting point though: Courageous cancer battler Jools Topp's striking resemblance to Wanganui mayor Michael Laws.
I'd say we blame Michael Laws for this fashion crossover and suggest he stop wearing so much eyeliner.
Calling a staff member, a "useless c*nt" for example: people remember that kind of thing.
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Which people? Is it common knowledge outside of the handful that visit here?
Was it ever proven?
That is a failing of the regulars here, who hears about the stuff that is raised here?
Chron readers?
Where are the letters to the editor (the normal writers aside)?
Where are the complaints to all the bodies that are suggested here?
Does he get tackled on his talk back show (I've never tuned in)?
Does he get tackled in the street/shop/cafe? I've never heard of it.
I'd guess that most of what is spoken here is raised here and stays here.
Another guess... the general population of Whanganui see DWTS and think "profile" they see Gang stories and think "get rid of them". Lambs to the slaughter.
Look on the bright side, if he is elected then it is only three more years.
So how often has anybody seen the mayor in the street/shop/cafe,let alone get the chance to tackle him on any subject?
Whats happened to the regular round of suburban and rural meetings promised, and how long since there's been a so-called town hall meeting? And could we remind him of his promise to have a downtown mayoral office so as to be accessible to the general populace.
So where is it again?
Or even a sign of him at any important Wanganui function,apart from his own birthday party.[oh sorry how important was it to be seen at that, even his most loyal supporters would have more fun without him]
No surprise that Mas just prints Brookhammer's lies and gives them equal weight as numbers from Horizons under the Official Information Act.
BUt even Mas must have squirmed at being told to run this:
"I also believe that I have the experience and ability to make a greater contribution to Wanganui, closer to home," Cr Brookhammer said.
Without being allowed to tell readers about Brookhammers Wellington residency and work arrangements -- or Mickey putting up her as a new straw wo(man) and getting Mas to do his dirty work for him?
Leonie Brookhammer does not live in wellington.
So how often has anybody seen the mayor in the street/shop/cafe,let alone get the chance to tackle him on any subject?
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Good argument but what about the main issue - how many of Whanganui's voting public are aware of things (true or otherwise) raised on this blog? I'd be surprised if the vast majority of them saw nothing but propaganda from the Chron/RCP and WDC offerings. That coupled with media walk-ups where 99/100 ML gives a fist clenching, pro-Whanganui performance.
My point being that this blog serves to help individuals vent frustrations and the occasional leak but is word getting out? Is posting here enough to be any deterrant to ML? I think not.
On a lighter note may a start a list of possible publicity stunts designed to raise public awareness.
Abseil naked down the state insurance bldg with an anti-laws slogan painted on your back.
Hire a light aircraft towing same logo and fly over the CDB for a week.
Paint same slogan on Muzzas slaphead while he sleeps during a meeting and watch him walk out the door oblivious.
In response to anonymickey at 4:43pm Aug 16:
Was it ever proven?
It was satisfactorily authenticated for those who heard about the occasion to believe it. For pity sake Mickey, you weren’t alone in the room when you said it!
That is a failing of the regulars here, who hears about the stuff that is raised here?
Chron readers?
Voters.
Where are the letters to the editor (the normal writers aside)?
People understand that you take EVERYTHING personally and very few have the courage to speak up publicly. Rob Vinsen must drive you nuts, because, in spite of all the abuse you throw at him, you can’t manage to shut him up.
Where are the complaints to all the bodies that are suggested here?
The Office of the Auditor-General has had a word about them to Dr. Warburton. Didn’t he mention that to you? People from both the OAG and Local Government are well aware of the state of affairs in Wanganui. Unfortunately, as you know very well, they can’t do anything about it because the Local Government Act hasn’t equipped them with teeth.
Does he get tackled on his talk back show (I've never tuned in)?
Of course you haven’t, you’re busy at the microphone. No one in their right mind listens to ‘Calling All Rednecks’.
Does he get tackled in the street/shop/cafe? I've never heard of it.
Because, as someone has already pointed out, you very rarely appear in an uncontrolled public situation. This indicates that, in spite of being mad as a rat, you do have a sense of self-preservation. Why not listen to it and go hustle a job as a shock jock somewhere sunny in Australia? It is your calling.
The Chronicle did Rob Vinsen no favours this morning with its 50/50 coverage and the introduction that he was defeated in 2004. The photographs were also beauty and the beast stuff.
Heard the latest?
Rob Vinsen forced to resign from John Martin's campaign team.
It was satisfactorily authenticated for those who heard about the occasion to believe it. For pity sake Mickey, you weren’t alone in the room when you said it!
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And just to add....
"those who heard it" aha!! now you are nearing my point, who heard it and is it a number significant enough to affect the polls?
No, he (not I) was not in the room alone, unless he was calling himself a useless c***t. There were 2 people in the room. The person he called the UC has friends in Wanganui. Hence the incident found itself on this blog. Don't remember reading about it in the Chron though. Still, that's at least a dozen people who won't vote for him. They probably wouldn't have in the first place but the numbers all add up eh?
anonymickey said
Anonymous said...
Leonie Brookhammer does not live in wellington.
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PROVE IT THEN!!!
Anonymous said...
Leonie Brookhammer does not live in wellington.
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What!! Have the family planning people shown her the door already?
What kind of reference from Horizons did she show them?
Leonie Brookhammer does not live in wellington.
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Hataitai? Johnsonville? Newtown? Lower Hutt?
You can tell us.
I hope Rob Vinsen not standing for council cos he blew it this morning.
The photographs were also beauty and the beast stuff.
2:17 PM, August 17, 2007
Bless his pugnacious little socks, but its hard to think of Rob as a beauty.
joanstreet says
rob, you are fantastic!!!
PLEASE KEEP AT IT
courage,mon brave.
Michael and Leonie are the best thing that has happened to Wanganui for years. And they are a truly handsome couple. So go on Wanganui, try to knock down the tall poppies. Good on you. Stupid blog people.
It's high time for Michael B. Laws to 'Cut & Run' out of Wanganui
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