tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post8143009293810962053..comments2023-12-21T23:44:40.324+13:00Comments on Maui Street: Willie Jackson stands downMorgan Godferyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-24737764051541350342011-09-16T23:43:04.821+12:002011-09-16T23:43:04.821+12:00James - he is weak and compromised in respect to b...James - he is weak and compromised in respect to backing the Mana movement not in respect to his many good deeds in the South Auckland community. Every week day for the last few months he's been vacillating on Radio Live - anyone listening to that would understand what his position was - all over the show. Anyway, I know who you are, and all power to you with the portage waka events etc.Tim Selwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312560617723715754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-18264435380964628232011-09-16T09:53:08.199+12:002011-09-16T09:53:08.199+12:00I was browsing the blogs looking at the responses ...I was browsing the blogs looking at the responses to Willie Jackson standing down, and couldn't help but notice Tim Selwyns comment about Willie being weak and compromised. Who the hell do you think you are Selwyn? Willie has been a strong and principled leader and fighter for our people in South Auckland and for Maori, Pacific Is, Pakeha, anybody for many many years. He stood down because we did not want him to go to Parliament he does great work in the community, also its not about National or Labour to him, its about whats right for Maori, in my book, that's not weak, thats strength and sacrifice.James Papaliinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-83211720966873140202011-09-15T17:28:13.907+12:002011-09-15T17:28:13.907+12:00fair call :)fair call :)Morgan Godferyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-55552899305508643982011-09-15T17:23:09.255+12:002011-09-15T17:23:09.255+12:00So, I was right then... on everything. :)
He'...So, I was right then... on everything. :)<br /><br />He's weak and compromised - best he stood aside. He's not prepared to back himself or Mana and wants uncle Pete to win FFS. The only one who wants Sharples to win more than Willie are the Nats.Tim Selwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312560617723715754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-25661963152695416482011-09-15T12:32:32.643+12:002011-09-15T12:32:32.643+12:00That was my initial thought too, David. However, a...That was my initial thought too, David. However, after speaking to Willie and knowing how slack both Jones and Sharples are I started to think Willie had the upper hand. Jones is an unknown quantity among urban Maori while both Willie and Sharples are the two most prominent urban Maori (discounting John Tamihere of course). Jones is, as you know, notoriously lazy, gaffe prone (his performance on the Nation comes to mind) and lacks the sort of campaign infrastructure Willie can tap through the MUMA, John Tamihere, the Unions etc. As for Sharples, well, he's an inept politician imo. His previous campaigns relied almost entirely on JT and Willie's networks and experience. About the only people still helping Sharples are his Ministerial/Parliamentary staff. <br /><br />At this point, I'm picking Sharples will retain the seat. Steph Harawira (who will probably get the nod) will pose no threat to Pita's vote. Having said that, according to Shane his future is bound to Tamaki Makaurau. So maybe he might make a good fist of it for the sake of his future.Morgan Godferyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-19648070303856521312011-09-15T11:47:59.172+12:002011-09-15T11:47:59.172+12:00I'll bow to your knowledge here but my gut rea...I'll bow to your knowledge here but my gut reaction was that Willie may not win, but would take enough votes to let Jones beat Sharples.<br /><br />I agree it is a lot harder for Jones to win now. Will be interesting to see some polls once they are done.David Farrarhttp://www.kiwiblog.co.nznoreply@blogger.com