Memes

Yes,
And after the borders opened I went to Cambodia and went to S21, their notorious death camp. Where the NZ sailor Kerry Hamill was tortured and executed. I walked through a meadow on a sunny day and could hear kids singing happily in the Japanese sponsored school. Then I looked down at the path I was walking on and realised I could see human bone fragments and scraps of cloths. That meadow was the site of some appalling genocide. In my lifetime. The contrast of happy kids and mass murder was confronting. I was appalled. All the skulls had cracks in them, not bullet holes, cause they didn't want to waste bullets on the 'scum' they were killing.
That is the power of travelling to these batshitcrazy places. You can't truly learn lessons like that reading Wikipedia. I swore there would never again be genocide in my lifetime. Nekminute we have Gaza, and no-one gives a shit. In fact most of the Western world are falling over themselves to send more bombs.

My apologies for the thread drift.

Not a meme, but wasn't sure where else to put it.

Very amusing.

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Parliamentary Dormitory Enquiries



CAMRYN BROWN, LIAM HEHIR, AND DEAN NIMBLY
JUN 12, 2024

In a long overdue move to address housing challenges faced by current and former Members of Parliament, the Government has announced the opening of a new dormitory facility within the Parliament precinct.

The facility promises to provide a comfortable and convenient living arrangement, sparing our lawmakers (and therefore taxpayers) from the exorbitant costs of the Wellington housing market. As expected, the announcement has generated a flood of queries from MPs keen to secure their spot but querying some of the details.

Hey Team,

Against my better judgment, I'm putting my hand up to be the Residents Association President. If no one else wants the job, I'll do it. Or if I am the best person for the job, which I think I probably am. Reluctantly.

Cheers,

Chlöe


Could you tell me how sturdy the beds are?

Thanks,

Sam Uffindell


Hi there,

Just checking, how long is the standard term for staying in the dormitory? Not that I'm planning to leave anytime soon.

Best,

Darleen Tana


G’day,

Are blokes allowed to sublet rooms? Sometimes my wife might want to stay over and I need to know if I can charge the Sheilla rent. Fair dinkum.

Also what’s the sitch with dry cleaning? I don’t want to pay $350 for a Swandri only to have you guys skimp on the fabric softener. Strewth!

Also, very keen on the unit Chippy’s already booked. Any chance of a swap?

Ta,

Kieran McAnulty (Go the Bush!)


To Whom It May Concern,

What is this about a "no bikes in the lift" policy? This is outrageous! How else am I supposed to get my bike to my room? What the Hell is wrong with you? Can you please give me the manager’s phone number?

Fuming,

Julie Anne Genter


Dear Enquiries,

Could you please confirm if the stairs have sturdy handrails?

Best,

Mark Blumsky


Kia Ora,

I hope this missive finds you in good spirits. I am writing to seek clarification regarding the recent updates to the in-room entertainment systems within our new parliamentary dormitories. I am keen to ascertain the variety of channels now available to us, including on demand entertainment. I have a deep appreciation for the pay-per-view arts and wish desire to remain well-informed on the latest releases in that field.

Yours faithfully,
Shane Jones


Tēnā koe,

I must protest the lack of storage space in the units, which calls into question the commitment of the dormitory to te tiriti o Waitangi. It appears to be perpetuating systemic inequalities. Could you clarify what you will do to address this structural racism?

nga mihi,
Rawiri Waititi


Good morning,

Do I need to provide a parental permission slip to stay in the dormitory? Is it okay if just my mum signs or do you need dad too?

Sincerely,
Simeon Brown


Dear Management,

I would like to know if it's possible to enrol under a different name to the one I was elected under? I can provide matching ID.

Thanks in advance,
David Garrett


Hello,

Can you provide a detailed map of all CCTV camera locations within the dormitory?

Thank you,

Golriz Ghahraman


Hello,

What are the rules about operating a business out of a unit? Can try to be discreet but no promises.

Jami-Lee Ross


Hi,

Could you please provide information on the dormitory’s wiring surge protection measures?

Thank you,

Maureen Pugh


Good morning,

Are we able to hire our own contractors to refurbish the bathrooms? I can get a great deal on the tiling.

Warm regards,

Taito Philip Field


Greetings,

I realise I am not an MP or former MP, but are the meeting rooms available for use by the general public?

Len Brown


Hi there,

I reserved a room but I’m told Kieran McAnulty is plotting to take it off me. Can you confirm this isn’t the case?

Chris Hipkins


Talofa,

Could you please confirm the level of soundproofing in the rooms? It’s important for me to have a quiet environment and I haven’t got around to crushing the boy racer fleet yet.

Best regards,

Judith Collins


Good morning,

When I was CEO of Air New Zealand, profits grew to record levels and we were named Australia's most trusted brand on multiple occasions. Just thought I should let you know.

Christopher Luxon


Hey,

How many floors are the dorms going to be? I’m not against more density in theory, just in practice. How are you going to guarantee Thorndon property values won’t take a bit? Can we exclude the dormitories from the Wellington College school zone?

David Seymour


I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inquire whether there is an exchange programme available for British MPs looking to experience living abroad for a period. I’m having a rough time at the moment and feel a change of scenery might be beneficial. Any information you could provide on this would be greatly appreciated.

Rishi Sunak