jackp Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Nothing in life is perfect. This just shows that we've got it better than most. It's not a reason to rest on our laurels, but shows that all the kiwis that spend their life moaning about how tough they've got it should open their eyes and realise that they're better off than the majority of the world. And as for the average kiwi having to rely on welfare, first off I question the legitimacy of the comment and secondly i'd say at least we're in a country that has a welfare system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Nothing in life is perfect. This just shows that we've got it better than most. It's not a reason to rest on our laurels, but shows that all the kiwis that spend their life moaning about how tough they've got it should open their eyes and realise that they're better off than the majority of the world. And as for the average kiwi having to rely on welfare, first off I question the legitimacy of the comment and secondly i'd say at least we're in a country that has a welfare system. :gopo: :iag: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 i don't think all kiwis complain. besides, it is good that we notice the things that are wrong, despite all the things that are right. that shows consciousness, it shows we are aware. if we ignored everything that is wrong just because some things are right, that would make us a braindead, brainwashed nation... exactly what the politicians want, us to be blinded by the things that are right, so that they can get away with doing things that are wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 americans think they are free, because they are told so, every day, their pledge, their national anthem etc. despite all the evidence to show that they live in a police state, where the government controls everything they say and do. they still think they are free, because that's what they are told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 The point is that there is a lot more that is right than is wrong. And blaming the politicians doesn't achieve much. The things that are truly wrong in this country (domestic violence, child neglect etc) are issues with society not politics. Part of the problem is that far too many people are pointing the finger at government and expecting someone else to fix it rather than taking personal responsibility for what is wrong with their lives and rallying together to make a difference in their communities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (domestic violence, child neglect etc) are issues with society not politics. no kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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