In the spirit of good relations in the blogosphere, I thought it was worth acknowledging Kiwiblog for reaching the wise old age of seven today (they say that’s the age of reason!)
David Farrar, or DPF as he is also known, (I shan’t mention other nicknames because I’m above all that) fronts Kiwiblog and has a strong and respected reputation (generally) for putting up issues and running a strong case. I can’t say the same about many of the people who comment on his blog, he runs a pretty much un-moderated ship and I find much of the discussion bigoted and distasteful.
But Red Alert congratulates DPF. He’s formidable and despite the fact that we strongly disagree on many things, we agree on others and we can have a good debate. That’s healthy politics.
do you actually ever do any work Clare?
Love it or loath it, Kiwiblog is required reading for political junkies.
Love it or loath it, Kiwiblog is required reading for political junkies.
Correct. While easy enough to just not read the comments, if you want to it takes a while to figure out whose comments aren’t worth reading, which is not really an option for some people.
Big ups to Kiwi Blog
Whoop! 
Happy Birthday Farragoblog.
He stooped making mischief once National won the election and has become the ‘sounds like a good idea’ echo of the empty promises that Key spouts at length
‘and we can have a good debate’
Can you Clare? With Mr Cut’n'Pastey?
Must read back and see if can see some of this you speak of.
Lab.Rat said
Corner Joe. You can always try and debate this one.
http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2010/07/transport_policies_for_labour.html#comments
Just this week in the US they have found what can happen when a political operative masquerades as journalism.
Or even a political operative masquerading as a professional polling company, one that doesnt belong to the local Market Research Society, ( nor have to follow its code of ethics) which has 50 member companies large and small and tiny.
http://www.mrsnz.org.nz/afawcs0147377/tn-find-a-company.html
How surprising!
What’s your point, exactly?
SR , what conclusions would you draw about a well known market research company , which appears to be alone in NOT belonging to an industry group with a code of ethics.
I always thought he was a labour plant to bring out the right side of the lunatic fringe.