Forum Archive Index - August 2000

["Colin Ross" <ceejaynz@xtra.co.nz>]

> What I am talking about is the unicameral system of parliamentary
democracy
> in NZ, which allows a strong faction of a cabinet to run the country as a
> virtual
> dictatorship. There are no checks and balances in place to curb the abuse
> of power. About the only thing I ever agreed with Jim Bolger on is NZ's
> need for an upper house!!
1...
Congratulations, you have realy put your finger on one of our major
weaknesses.
Certainly MMP has made the system a little more transparent, less of the
Nations business is being done behind closed doors these days.

2...
Dividends are very important to those of us who invest for income. Dont
forget, you traders, that the Market exists  for the benefit of ALL the
players.
Ceejay


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