Last Updated: Nov 19th, 2009 - 11:07:39 Newsletters : 2005 Newsletters : 27 May 2005 Thought for the Day Aneurin Bevin (British Politician) on Winston Churchill His ear is so sensitively attuned to the bugle note of history that he is often deaf to the raucous clamour of contemporary life. (Is Michael really taking us back to the "good old Muldoon days"? - Ed.) May 24, 2005, 11:30 Newsletters : 2005 Newsletters : 27 May 2005 John Key Speaking to Parties for Growth Continuing with our invitations to politicians to visit us and explain how their party is going to promote growth in our economy we have prevailed upon John Key to come and talk to us on Tuesday the 7th of June at 5:30pm. This event will be held at The Thorndon Club No.4 Katherine Avenue, Thorndon, Wellington. We have had very good turn outs to listen to Jim Anderton and Rodney Hide and from the interest shown so far we expect a much bigger turn out for John Key. Free Bubbles and Nibbles will be provided and you are welcome to join us for an evening of interest, intelligent discussion and just plain old fashioned FUN. See you there! May 27, 2005, 11:50 Newsletters : 2005 Newsletters : 27 May 2005 Budget Gets a 'Not Achieved' Grade It's hard to find anybody with any good to say about the budget. More fiddling while Kiwi economic refugees flock to Australia - currently at 600 per month. Roger Kerr from The Business Round Table puts it in perspective. May 24, 2005, 10:40 Newsletters : 2005 Newsletters : 27 May 2005 American Capitalism - Damaged Goods America - the home of capitalism; but it is far from perfect and The Economist has a few words to say about the recent reforms and what is yet to be done. Standing still is never the answer when it comes to running a business or a country. We must be continually striving for improvements to our living conditions (or lose thousands of citizens to Australia) and that means concentrating our politicians' minds on the "main chance"; Increasing our real GDP growth per capita. To find out where Michael's budget will take us - follow the incentives! The Economist is very much against corporate welfare, Michael is promoting it, but the questions is; "What would the National Party do?" Read what the Economist has to say: May 23, 2005, 11:40