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    Opening the books - by frog



    Today is opening the books day when all the parties get to see how much is in the piggy bank to spend on election promise.  The general consensus is that the latest round of tax cuts and a recession means that Dr Cullen might have left the piggy bank empty for the next government.  That [...] read more
    October 6, 2008 9:45 am - 6 Comments
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    Fiscal irresponsibility - by frog



    I asked at the beginning of the year how each party might respond to a recession.  The Herald gives National’s answer today on it’s front page – pretend it’s not happening: Despite global financial turmoil, National’s finance spokesman, Bill English, has indicated the party is still considering tax cuts of $50 a week. Asked on [...] read more
    September 16, 2008 9:38 am - 24 Comments