Wednesday, February 25, 2004
The 'center' is heading in the right direction
The last couple of days seen one of the most unbelievable political back downs I can remember. From 'self righteous I know best idealogues' to 'save my salary poll driven cynics' in two short polls - it has been quite remarkable. There are numerous and obvious examples, such as:
From The Daily News, "The Government is taking a fresh look at its contentious foreshore and seabed proposals.
It is part of a comprehensive review of policy toward Maori that appears to be aimed at addressing Pakeha concerns, following National's recent poll surge."
The Herald, "But Mr Mallard's appointment is crucial, especially because he is a minister who has resisted having Treaty of Waitangi clauses inserted in the Education Act.
"I have not been supportive of it because I haven't seen a need for it," he said yesterday."
The Herald again, "The other major change was Margaret Wilson's loss of the Labour portfolio to Paul Swain, who is considered more business-friendly." (Ross Wilson would look business friendly next to Maggie!)
So will National hold support all the way through to the next election or not? Wait, hope and see. But regardless, we should all thank Don Brash for stemming the torrent of PC, leftish bollocks that was befouling New Zealand and pulling the 'center' back from the depths of the left.
