[–] undertheshills 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
If hillary were president the election would be delayed
[–] irelandLost 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Parliamentary democracies work differently. Maximum terms of governments are set (usually 5 years but don’t know the limit in NZ) and the parliament usually dissolves itself some time prior to the expiry of the governmental term. However, as long as the governmental term hasn’t yet expired the date for elections for a new parliament can be pushed out repeatedly without causing a constitutional crisis. I’m pretty sure this is the case in NZ, so all that’s happened is a previously agreed upon date for dissolution has been extended. It’s very different to the US system where the exact term of the directly elected executive is set out in the constitution.
[–] blighty 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
What's funny is that NZ has zero herd immunity. Meaning that if they DO open up, they will get hit extremely hard. Showing once again that Liberal policies are for fucking morons. I would feel sorry for New Zealanders if it wasn't for the fact that they not only allowed for this to happen, but they also allowed for this dumb cunt to take their guns. I suggest everyone watch NZ in the coming months, as it's going to be a wild fucking ride.
[–] BjornIronside 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
There is no virus, and only 17 Kiwis turned in firearms.
[–] Maroonsaint 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Did they turn them in? I heard that they told them to but nobody did