Seasons
Greetings folks,
A
general shout out to everyone... :-)
I'm
very glad to have played a part in our large discussion and movement
for an egalitarian state.
So
rest and allow the lessons of 2016 play over, distill and think big.
Christmas
reflections
I
know our values are shared by many - how to engage all in a visionary
project is key to 2017?
The
following link is to a brief essay on publicly held values in NZ I
wrote in November, drawing the Flag referendum 'Stand For Values'
together with the Colmar Brunton published, 'Better Futures Report'
(November 2016) highlighting that values matter to New Zealanders:
Do
we find ourselves referencing the public as sheeple and uninformed?
The truth is that most people are benign and like to think of
themselves as ethical.
However
we might find we denigrate the values of the other – the point from
the above link is most hold good values and would prefer to be in a
place where they might be systemically enabled to express themselves
ethically.
Government
– purpose and performance
I
hold that view and are working to share the idea we would prefer a
systemically ethical governance structure. One in which the rule of
law is based in human and planetary beneficial outcomes. The UN
system is undermined by systemic corruption as the Exceptionalism of
the Veto enables the most powerful to avoid consequence for their
actions. The US use this as they have launched the following list of
60 or so wars and interventions in state's business in the years
since World War 2.
We
in Aotearoa New Zealand can remain locked in the constraints imposed
by being a lackey and part of the UK/US Empire or we can burst the
bonds. The world turns in the most recent events in Syria, Trump,
Brexit, Cuba, the order is moving and we must ensure that our values
are front and central in the mix of ideas competing for ascendancy.
We
need to think big in order to create, mobilise and change in a big
way.
It
requires big actions with profound effects which are widely
appreciated - so networks and media.
What are we up against? What approach do we adopt?
Greg's
approach for what it's worth
I've
been very involved in presenting evidence to the NZ Government at
both a local level and direct to Central Government, as well as work
publicly as an activist in the democracy. I acknowledge that there's
a lot of people doing similar work. I promote my activities as public
advocacy so I desire that people appreciate what tasks and efforts I
have contributed.
There's
a kicker as I desire ongoing sustenance from your largesse :) see
over in there >>>
Local
government lobbies
Along
with a cast of thousands we managed to get 12 major local councils to
adopt a policy solution to the toxic TPP treaty. The policy was
written by a Wellingtonian, transmitted through the Labour party,
picked up and inserted into Auckland Council policy on TPP in
December 2012, then disseminated to the other councils from 2013 to
2015 when South Wairarapa District Council became the twelfth. My role
was analogous to a carrier pigeon with a loud mouth and a lot of
original paperwork inserted into council administrations, plus
presentations to council forums:
Central
Government lobbies
On
the TPP treaty examination process the following are links to NZ
Parliamentary recording of my oral evidence or presentation uploaded
to Soundcloud.
(The
dropbox links to relevant papers are in the explanation on the page.
The oral recordings might be of limited value as the recording
quality varies and in one I take a bit to get wound up)
Globalist
approach to legislation in various jurisdictions
As
well as the globalist approach to trade treaty negotiations and
content, the powers are using similar approaches in different
jurisdictions using various ploys and false flag events. In
Washington, (which is what initiated this essay) is the introduction
of legislation which similar to our maritime crimes amendment bill,
will criminalise civil disobedience:
http://www.lyndentribune.com/news/ericksen-files-bill-adding-penalties-for-economic-disruption-acts/article_133b241c-c78f-11e6-b773-d72b009f73b9.html?
Extract from the article;
Sen.
Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, has introduced his Preventing Economic
Disruption Act (PEDA) for consideration during the 2017 legislative
session.
The
measure targets illegal activities that aim to create economic harm
by impeding legally permitted economic activities. It allows
prosecuting attorneys to file special charges that increase penalties
for misdemeanors and felonies.
New
Zealand experience – fascism is catchy
In
NZ the Government is up to it - constantly pursuing similar policy
and legislative programs out of the fascist/globalist playbook. I
have engaged with the following list offering evidence to the Foreign
Affairs Defence and Trade (FADT) select committee:
Countering
Foreign Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill 2014. I offered oral and
paper evidence to that:
Maritime
Crimes Amendment Bill 2016 also paper and oral presentation:
Proposed
spy legislation Intelligence and Security Bill 2016, off the back of
a review by eminent persons... one ex NZ Treasurer Michael Cullen
and the other, the present Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy:
The
point in all of this is to advance an evidence trail that can be
referenced in any legislative attacks we later make in respect to due
process or failure to account for the public interest or even the
plain facts of denial of human rights and state hypocrisy.
Conclusion
The
point in my papers is that there are many connections; trade, economy, globalism, monopoly, hegemony, intelligence and security state, environmental destruction, unbalanced application of law, loss of democracy and overriding of genuine and informed public opinion - which has led us to our present poverty plus the unhealthy and unsustainable mess that is NZ and global ecological wellbeing.
If the government and big or transnational business interests are linked and mutually supportive where is the advocate for people and planet and their long term sustenance?
We need to acknowledge that whilst we twerk for Empire we deny the ability to love ourselves as we ought.
If the government and big or transnational business interests are linked and mutually supportive where is the advocate for people and planet and their long term sustenance?
We need to acknowledge that whilst we twerk for Empire we deny the ability to love ourselves as we ought.
The
values offered by the people in the “Stand For" process were their values that underpin what it is to be part of Aotearoa New Zealand. These values are our values and were offered in a binding Constitutional process!
They
ought be the underpinnings of our public and national interest - So
our constitution.
The words with the most public support in their Stand For offerings are represented in largest font;
Equality, History, Freedom appear to be hands down winners.
Working on an open, egalitarian and abundant 2017 with a mind to history's lessons - you too?
Best for the season from greg
.
