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Jacinda Ardern lets the side down

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vickymeldrew Thu 19-Jan-23 08:42:48

Disappointed that New Zealand’s Prime Minister has resigned saying she ‘doesn’t have enough left in the tank’.
My guess is that she wants to spend more time with her daughter but doesn’t like to admit it.

Callistemon21 Sat 21-Jan-23 19:53:45

knspol

I think she's done a very good job in extremely difficult circumstances whilst apparently receiving an unprecedented number of violent, misogynistic threats aimed at herself and family. I believe what she has said.

Yes, I thought she looked shaken when she gave her resignation speech.

Callistemon21 Sat 21-Jan-23 19:52:28

Remember Liz Truss lasted 6 WEEKS !!!!!!!

But she didn't let the side down, she let us all down.

knspol Sat 21-Jan-23 19:47:39

I think she's done a very good job in extremely difficult circumstances whilst apparently receiving an unprecedented number of violent, misogynistic threats aimed at herself and family. I believe what she has said.

Susieq62 Sat 21-Jan-23 19:09:32

I am totally dismayed by her being classed as “ letting the side down “
She has given everything to the job for 6 years, kept CoVID deaths to a minimum , unlike here! But it is the populist white farming community who seem to want her out !
I admire her for being honest plus she wants to get married at some point and now she will have time!
Remember Liz
Truss lasted 6 WEEKS !!!!!!!
I am going to NZ in March , might find out more then 🤞🤞

Seajaye Sat 21-Jan-23 18:21:31

Nothing wrong for simply resigning from an exceptionally demanding job. Other politicians seem to wait until they've made a massive mistake or error of judgement. Look at Liz Truss's economic fall out and impact on young families. I know which legacy I'd rather leave behind.

Galaxy Sat 21-Jan-23 17:40:15

This is like when you are internet dating and think it's all going brilliantly and then he turns up wearing socks with sandals.
Wotsits shock, the pair of you.

JaneJudge Sat 21-Jan-23 17:37:42

I have wotsits smile

kevincharley Sat 21-Jan-23 17:30:13

If her heart's not in it then she's done the right thing, whatever the reason.

FannyCornforth Sat 21-Jan-23 17:29:06

Feeling. I can just about summon the strength to correct myself. 😔

FannyCornforth Sat 21-Jan-23 17:27:33

Jane, regarding cake: thanks but no thanks.
Have you got any crisps?
Or, preferably, maize based snacks, like Wotsits or Chipsticks.
Thank you. I’m still few bit left out

Mollygo Sat 21-Jan-23 17:18:17

minxie

People are always reading to knock people who have clearly done better than they ever could. This is a mean spirited thread

Yes minxie but it’s in the true spirit of GN for PITOE posters.
Don’t let it worry you. 🤣🤣🤣

Callistemon21 Sat 21-Jan-23 17:16:49

It's as bad as passive smoking sad

JaneJudge Sat 21-Jan-23 17:13:30

for the sake of future arguments, man eat cake too but apparently Jeremy Vine is upset about it

Callistemon21 Sat 21-Jan-23 17:10:02

🍰🍰🍰🍰
We could invite Jacinda too 🍰

JaneJudge Sat 21-Jan-23 17:07:39

FannyCornforth

I hope that you three aren’t going to have another love in without me sad

would you like some cake too? x

FannyCornforth Sat 21-Jan-23 16:58:51

I hope that you three aren’t going to have another love in without me sad

Callistemon21 Sat 21-Jan-23 16:45:54

JaneJudge

i would kill for a piece of christmas cake with a slice of cheese

It wasn't home-made blush

minxie Sat 21-Jan-23 16:40:56

People are always reading to knock people who have clearly done better than they ever could. This is a mean spirited thread

JaneJudge Sat 21-Jan-23 16:40:27

i would kill for a piece of christmas cake with a slice of cheese

Callistemon21 Sat 21-Jan-23 16:39:10

Final Score anyone?

Do you have any cake, please? DH has finished the Christmas cake.

JaneJudge Sat 21-Jan-23 16:29:42

I'm watching location, location, location as an experiment to do with streaming and not having an aerial <shrugs>
living with men, huh? grin

Beeb Sat 21-Jan-23 16:29:24

JaneJudge 😆👍🏻

Galaxy Sat 21-Jan-23 16:27:31

grinTold you to get your finger out.
It came to mind as I am eating cake. cupcake

LydiaJay Sat 21-Jan-23 16:27:28

Always a disappointment to see women being so judgemental and nasty to other women.

JaneJudge Sat 21-Jan-23 16:25:55

are you spying on me?