Michael Cullen leaving politics
As expected, he has announced his retirement earlier this afternoon, and was then appointed as the deputy chair of NZ post. And also as expected, the appointment is again attacked by a lot of right wingers/whingers. This is the part I don't like about this country, people judge politicians according to their place on the political spectrum, not their actual abilities. No matter who's in power, they are there to improve this country, but this kind of sick, arrogant culture can really put some of NZ's most talented people away.
In my opinion, although Cullen was not prefect, he did a fine job in the past 9 years. National was reluctant to admit that but they also know it for a fact. He also did a fine job on his baby Cullen fund, I know it has a bit of trouble at the moment, but under the current economic circumstances, which fund is still free from trouble?
I haven't got time to check who is next on Labour's list but if my memory serves me right, the person should be Damien O'Connor. Not too bad, as long as we keep Judith Tizard, the minister responsible for holding PM's handbag out.
