What got to me was the advice from the DOC biodiversity officer that the kiwi’s name “Tairei”, had been gifted to it by a maori outfit.
That’s world-class bullshit and a frequent occurrence. To gift something one must own it. No-one owns language.
We’re all well used to this maori name gifting nonsense. However, to show our appreciation I’ll reciprocate and gift the tattooed cowboy hat-wearing Maori Party temporarily MP, the name “Egbert Buffoon”. Indeed, as I’m in a generous mood I’ll also gift him the air he breathes. But henceforth he better behave himself or I might change my mind and that will be the end of him. He certainly won’t be missed.
Sir Bob Jones is a renowned author, columnist , property investor, and former politician, who blogs at No Punches Pulled HERE - where this article was sourced.
Sir Bob Jones is a renowned author, columnist , property investor, and former politician, who blogs at No Punches Pulled HERE - where this article was sourced.
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With the many gifted names, there is never a complete breakdown of all the associated consultation payments, time expense, koha etc. The gift notion is very artful. It makes criticism difficult so favours mana gaining leg pulls. I gather tikanga requires reciprocity. I can think of several appropriate names to gift to maori for various places and objects of theirs.
We should all make a concerted effort to refer to MP Egbert Buffoon by his new gifted name . Lets make it stick.
I know the rules about posting links, but can we show this to the Moaning Ethnics on Thursday?
https://www.facebook.com/reel/576879765278475
For the sake of those for whom it will not show, the discussion is between an academic and interviewer about the origins of the South African people, and who was there first. Very enlightening, and apropos to the ludicrous notion that Maori are an indigenous people.
Yes, we could keep it simple so they understand it: Bullshit 1, Bullshit 2, etc
Regarding the air that Egbert currently uses, agree that should be a gift rescinded as he is patently a grade one oxygen thief!
Bob, simply brilliant.
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