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Old 11th September 2008, 16:21     #153
Saladin
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Originally Posted by erentz
Re: all this talk of crazy greenies

For most people I know who vote green (and by the looks a couple of people here), its recognized that there are some (fairly) extreme elements in the party. But its not about giving them outright control, its the influence they carry into any coalition that brings us things like better public transport instead of perpetual road building, actual debate on environmental issues, etc. Naturally extreme ideas are tempered by the dominant party and debate in the house anyway.
Actually, the guy that Ab linked to would agree with you there (as do I)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/author/sto...ectid=10514389
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