This kind of comment is designed specifically to garner attention. I assume the attention being generated is why TPM leadership is standing behind the comments.

I highly doubt that any of them actually think the government is trying to exterminate Maori. If it was actually case, I would expect a case being raised at the ICJ and massive international attention. Even with the wars going on, a western democracy that is part of various international alliances going from very liberal to hard fascist in less that a year, would cause massive international attention.

[–] Ilovethebomb -1 points 6 months ago (15 children)

I do think you're right, it's all theatre and they don't actually believe what they're saying.

It does make it difficult to take them seriously though.

[–] BalpeenHammer 2 points 6 months ago

It's not like you guys would take them seriously if they didn't say it. You didn't take them seriously before this statement, you won't take them seriously after this statement. They are not talking to you. You are unreachable to them. You have already made up your mind about the Maori in this country.

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