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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Derek Mackie: Post-Election Reflections!


The election’s been and gone, but for those who voted, what does it mean? 
I’ll paint you a scene. Once every three years we play the only hand we get
But it’s not done yet. Because those specials need to be factored in 
Then the parties whirl and spin. Some entwine, some decline 
Deals are formed in the MMP turbine. You just have to hope it’ll turn out fine


The electorate saw red and Labour got a hiding, their vote almost half 
We shouldn’t laugh. But that’s what “kind and caring” socialism delivers 
I still get the shivers. Racist co-governance hidden behind the facade of partnership 
An extremist’s road trip. To anyone who reads the Treaty and understands “sovereignty” 
It’s clear, on rights, we’re all entitled to equality. So let’s move forward as one country 


Radical Lefties, the Greens, grew at Labour’s expense 
Gee, you’ve got to be dense… to vote for a party that promotes social division 
Tag-teamed with climate cataclysm. A benefits state where aspiration is frowned on 
And tax-payers are milked from. Like freedom of opinion, dairy and meat options are just fine in my view 
With a side of greens to chew through. Strictly controlled fare makes a dull and bland stew 


As for Te Pati Maori, the major tyrants of the minority 
They hurt Labour badly… winning more Maori seats than their party vote share 
But I don’t care. Just more glaring examples of colonial blame-game hypocrisy 
‘Cause Maori didn’t have a democracy… or a government or one-person-one-vote 
Or anything modern of note. But the Maori Party did sink Mahuta’s “indigenous” boat. 


Labour’s demise saw National rise, despite some disturbing similarity 
Their leader lacking clarity… on fundamental issues important to voters 
Who are intolerant of fence-sitters or no-hopers. But compared to the last 3 years, anything’s better 
Than being hobbled by “progressive” fetters. So, now our PM’s from the corporate team
Nightmare or dream? He should improve the economy but will he back a woke theme 


National were well short of governing alone, as we’d always thought 
So partners were sought. Some obvious, like ACT… NZ First less appealing 
Now’s the time for wheeling and dealing. Policy and positions traded for seats 
Can Luxon stand the heat? It’s vital the littlies work together in tight coalition 
It’s a tough proposition… but a united front on co-governance is the only position 


The last is reserved for our mainstream media, who lean so far to the Left 
Leaving “fair and balanced” bereft. Their bias is blatant, reflecting a slump in their ratings 
But I’m tired of waiting. They’ve shown no remorse and are beyond hope and redemption 
Only strict intervention… of a financial nature can make them rue their mistakes 
Too late for the brakes. The cable’s been cut, it’s all downhill from here, to drown in the lake


Derek Mackie is a former geologist with a keen interest in current affairs and a penchant for satire.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The govt needs to cut advertising funding and support for the media. Compete in the free market.
Advertising has been used to sell govt agendas, not to inform. Govt abused their position. Transformation is needed of funding and the media.

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