Post AbRUv25IvRocixKOps by CarolynStirling@mastodon.nz
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 (DIR) Post #AbRUv25IvRocixKOps by CarolynStirling@mastodon.nz
       2023-11-03T21:10:26Z
       
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       @Br3nda  And end up with the same result? There is such a thing as a Grand Coalition.
       
 (DIR) Post #AbRUv3ECfqWoGqV1LU by Daveosaurus@mastodon.nz
       2023-11-03T21:41:32Z
       
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       @CarolynStirling @Br3nda This is assuming the voters won't punish NACT-PF for being unable to work together - especially since Chippy has been doing a much better job than Clucky at being inclusive. The concept of a grand coalition has its place - but fairly much as a nuclear deterrent to use if ACT (or a hypothetical reincarnated SUP on the opposite side) make demands so extreme that no legitimate party would accede to them.
       
 (DIR) Post #AbRUv4LgVW6fkL0Ve4 by CarolynStirling@mastodon.nz
       2023-11-03T21:42:54Z
       
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       @Daveosaurus @Br3nda ACT does have some extreme policies.
       
 (DIR) Post #AbRUv55lkAyC3GZJTc by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
       2023-11-03T21:53:59Z
       
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       @CarolynStirling> ACT does have some extreme policiesIndeed, but none they wouldn't sacrifice to get their grubby little mits on the levers of power. The same has always been true of NZ First (with certain exceptions around defending privileges for the retired). I suspect all the 'back to the polls noise' is just negotiation theatre. There's no way LuxFlakes and Rimmer would risk the worm turning back to the left in another election campaign.@Daveosaurus @Br3nda