This is an AMAZING piece Emily. <3 And not only that - Christopher Luxon won't even experience the things regular, middle class kinds of people do - nothing serious but the kinds of things that happen when you don't own seven houses. So completely out of touch with the most vulnerable and even those of us that are privileged enough to afford health insurance but not holidays, or groceries but not restaurant dinners out once a week. He's really only understanding the top 1%
As long as we are talking about those lazy kids on benefits we are turning our attention away from the mega rich who avoid taxes and live off their investments and property portfolio. It is a classic case of divide and rule.
This makes me so, so angry. I'll be the first to admit that I, too, haven't done nor will likely ever do those things either, yet, unlike Luxon, I don't want anyone else to, either. Maybe he doesn't "want" people to suffer, but he doesn't want to do the things that will level the playing field, that will make basic human rights achievable for us all. I just want to shake him - shake all of them - and ask "why are you like this? Why don't you care about other people?"
I have asked that before and was brushed aside, told "you don't understand" and "it's time you grew up." But you know what? I am grown up and I do understand and I hope (and study and vote and protest) like hell that we can make some lasting changes.
Christopher Luxon is an utterly mediocre mid -level executive and nothing more. In his ignorance and arrogance he thinks he's much more than that. All your comments Emily are correct. Sadly
It all seems so sad. Who does this guy think he is!? When is it okay to generalize & make assumptions & pigeon-hole like he has been doing? How is our country ever going to get ahead with people like Luxon in a leadership role?
After a rough week financially I feel this letter, these words in my soul.
A beautiful heart wrenching amazing piece of writing Emily.
One of the shittest takes I’ve heard from a conservative working for the national party in comms (we went to uni together) was when we were discussing the disparity between J Key and the rest of NZ. She said, Emma in my time working for the national party I can honestly say that Key and the others genuinely want the best for everyone in nz.
Like, how the fuck can you argue with someone who can’t see the falsehoods within that??? Prioritising the economy meant Key and now Luxon will never ever give a fuck about poor people.
It hurt my brain so fuckin much when John Key was PM. I hated him and his smarmy every man bullshit with a passion of a thousand furies like literally I did. I think I’ll feel the same if Luxon gets in and I guess we all just need to fight really hard to make sure that doesn’t happen.
On a different note, @emily if you read this, if I want to gift my sis with a years subscription can I just pay for that up front instead of monthly? I would ask you privately but I’m not sure how to DM on this platform.
You’re so kind! I usually add the option of “give a gift subscription” on my posts and you can pay annually or if you like you can just tip using Ko-Fi. Thank you so much!!! https://ko-fi.com/emilywrites
Thank you for this. Your words are making a difference outside this group too - giving us all food for thought, that we can carry into conversations in our own lives.
He had a lot of contradictions in his speech too eh? <facepalm> - felt like anything and everything was shoehorned in!
I shivered when I finished reading this. Life is such a struggle for too many. Our country desperately needs to alleviate poverty. I worry that Luxon is saying what many others believe. Ugh.
This is an AMAZING piece Emily. <3 And not only that - Christopher Luxon won't even experience the things regular, middle class kinds of people do - nothing serious but the kinds of things that happen when you don't own seven houses. So completely out of touch with the most vulnerable and even those of us that are privileged enough to afford health insurance but not holidays, or groceries but not restaurant dinners out once a week. He's really only understanding the top 1%
Such a powerful piece Emily. I felt sick reading his words. Not even a speck of kindness or compassion in him.
As long as we are talking about those lazy kids on benefits we are turning our attention away from the mega rich who avoid taxes and live off their investments and property portfolio. It is a classic case of divide and rule.
This makes me so, so angry. I'll be the first to admit that I, too, haven't done nor will likely ever do those things either, yet, unlike Luxon, I don't want anyone else to, either. Maybe he doesn't "want" people to suffer, but he doesn't want to do the things that will level the playing field, that will make basic human rights achievable for us all. I just want to shake him - shake all of them - and ask "why are you like this? Why don't you care about other people?"
I have asked that before and was brushed aside, told "you don't understand" and "it's time you grew up." But you know what? I am grown up and I do understand and I hope (and study and vote and protest) like hell that we can make some lasting changes.
Christopher Luxon is an utterly mediocre mid -level executive and nothing more. In his ignorance and arrogance he thinks he's much more than that. All your comments Emily are correct. Sadly
This is so beautiful and heart wrenching...
It all seems so sad. Who does this guy think he is!? When is it okay to generalize & make assumptions & pigeon-hole like he has been doing? How is our country ever going to get ahead with people like Luxon in a leadership role?
After a rough week financially I feel this letter, these words in my soul.
A beautiful heart wrenching amazing piece of writing Emily.
One of the shittest takes I’ve heard from a conservative working for the national party in comms (we went to uni together) was when we were discussing the disparity between J Key and the rest of NZ. She said, Emma in my time working for the national party I can honestly say that Key and the others genuinely want the best for everyone in nz.
Like, how the fuck can you argue with someone who can’t see the falsehoods within that??? Prioritising the economy meant Key and now Luxon will never ever give a fuck about poor people.
It hurt my brain so fuckin much when John Key was PM. I hated him and his smarmy every man bullshit with a passion of a thousand furies like literally I did. I think I’ll feel the same if Luxon gets in and I guess we all just need to fight really hard to make sure that doesn’t happen.
On a different note, @emily if you read this, if I want to gift my sis with a years subscription can I just pay for that up front instead of monthly? I would ask you privately but I’m not sure how to DM on this platform.
You’re so kind! I usually add the option of “give a gift subscription” on my posts and you can pay annually or if you like you can just tip using Ko-Fi. Thank you so much!!! https://ko-fi.com/emilywrites
Thank you for this. Your words are making a difference outside this group too - giving us all food for thought, that we can carry into conversations in our own lives.
He had a lot of contradictions in his speech too eh? <facepalm> - felt like anything and everything was shoehorned in!
I shivered when I finished reading this. Life is such a struggle for too many. Our country desperately needs to alleviate poverty. I worry that Luxon is saying what many others believe. Ugh.
I feel like this is one of the best things you’ve ever written xx
Powerful 💔
I so agree with you Emily- the arrogance of the man is astounding 🤯
Heartbreaking Emily 😢
Very well written x
Wow. You found the words my heart felt 😢