Clive Bibby: The Aspirational Element

It would seem like stating the obvious when identifying one human characteristic that sets individuals apart from their contemporaries.

We can talk about “courage, natural sports talent, above average IQ or abnormal leadership qualities” - to name but a few.

KSK: Politicians Often Commit to Promises That Are Really Wishes

The Green Party Manifesto with its unrealistic ‘policies’ includes the word “aspiration” and also covers recent policy announcements around reducing income inequality, along with the introduction of rent controls – which Labour has already ruled out – and clearing the social housing waitlist with a commitment to build 35,000 public homes.

But now Chris Hipkins has rained on their parade by ruling out a wealth tax or a capital gains tax after the election and it is not only the Greens who find this a less-than-desirable outcome.

“National leader Christopher Luxon is calling it ‘cynical politics’, while Greens co-leader James Shaw said only the Green Party is standing for progressive change.”