jetpack domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /mnt/stor08-wc1-ord1/694335/916773/www.tvhe.co.nz/web/content/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131updraftplus domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /mnt/stor08-wc1-ord1/694335/916773/www.tvhe.co.nz/web/content/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131avia_framework domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /mnt/stor08-wc1-ord1/694335/916773/www.tvhe.co.nz/web/content/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131You can also see a touch of the guilts in power generation and sale as well. Its awful that we should dam wild rivers or extract dirty stuff to burn but at least with the Govt running them it can pay some social dividends to ease our wounded green image. Again good business and income.
Even Kiwirail meets the guilt test.. we are such awful emitters of CO2 that it had to be bought back to try and reduce transport emissions.. which goal will be helped by imposing an ETS.
JC
]]>It is true that many in New Zealand wouldn’t take the 100% cynical view – I certainly don’t. However, it is true that the government is an institution that can be captured like any other.
I think that overstates the case. I would trust an individuals knowledge of themselves – and their ability to make the right choice from themselves – above any institution, even government.
Agreed regarding the regulatory capture.
]]>The government knows best. People are weak and don’t understand rewards/risks correctly (it’s a cash cow for the operator). The people inclined to know this are those looking to separate fools from their money (the dodgy people), the government are trustworthy (not in regards to lotteries, otherwise they would except competition to this business). Governments are addicted to the cash-flows, and don’t want to lose that to businesses that are happier to run lower return rates (price approaches zero), thus lock the market up.
It’s very much a no good can come from this. Type thing. I good example is that only one state in the US allows Kiwi Bonds like saving accounts and that due to a loop hole. And that’s not even gambling or a lottery, but that have it locked down non the less.
So the question Russ Roberts would ask, who is the Bootleggers supporting this Baptist policy?
]]>i also think gambling tends to attract all sorts. other than occasional forays, it’s an addiction. i think the comic is trying to imply no 1 therefore i’m guessing it’s an American comic as many tend to think of their govt in that way and let’s face it in the US govt is all about money.
i would be surprised if many people in NZ felt that way about the govt.
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