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Cheryl Johnstone's avatar

I'm able to tolerate differing political opinions but just cannot tolerate racism and am afraid to say have responded rather strongly to it.

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Mr Anderson's avatar

I wear a Marx t shirt on casual Friday

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Grant Duncan PhD's avatar

Do people ask, "Who's that guy?"?

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Mr Anderson's avatar

Some do yes, watching the mental cogs tick over (or jam up) is amusing

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Grant Duncan PhD's avatar

And so, do you hand out free copies of the Communist Manifesto?

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Kai Jensen's avatar

Delightful - a wonderfully succinct piece. I’m left picturing the different levels of discussion of politics in a Kiwi workplace compared to an Argentinian or Brazilian workplace …

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Grant Duncan PhD's avatar

And we can hardly compare a Bolsonaro or a Milei with a Luxon!

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Kai Jensen's avatar

Well yes. Perhaps Kiwis discuss politics less because their politicians are less colourful (other than WP, of course!).

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Grant Duncan PhD's avatar

Who was it that said we get the politicians we deserve?

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