Ahhh politics…I’ve been unable to tweet lately because I could no longer access the original email address that I used to set up my current account, and I think it’s a blessing in disguise. The kind of energy I expend and the mindset that I’m in when I do my mostly political tweeting is CRAZY.

Maybe it’s divine intervention; God is probably telling me that if I wanted to actually help people, mouthing off and insulting governments and businesses is not the way to do it. It’s satisfying, and they fucking deserve it, but won’t really change anything.

So would voting help? I have my doubts (Hello Philippines) but as long as the flame of democracy burns, let’s make our voice heard! There should still be places in this world, where the majority ends up picking the right people (like New Zealand I hope).

For Mayor:
Still a toss-up between Wayne Brown & Efeso Collins

What I agree with Wayne Brown: public transport shouldn’t be free, but should be faster (and more frequent).
Con: possible personal conflicts of interests because he’s a businessman
What I agree with Efeso Collins: advocacy for Auckland’s disadvantaged.
Con: opposition to same-sex marriage in the past, which shows a tone of conservatism that may be bordering on the intolerant.

The Crazies
John Alcock; red flags for someone advocating Personal Responsibility & Personal Freedom.
Tricia Cheel; anti-vaxxer, pseudo-scientist
Ted Johnson; anti-vaxxer
Michael Morris; should hook-up with Tricia Cheek over some Kombucha and vegan skewers

DUH
Craig Lord: social services ARE NECESSITIES
Lisa Lewis: you mean ‘skeletons’ in your closet
Phil O’Connor: anything else aside from abortion?
Ryan Earl Pausina: speed bumps are for safety