Sir John Key : Decision-Making During Crisis, “Jacinda was really the accidental Prime Minister!”

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I was lucky enough to get to interview Sir John Key, New Zealand’s Former Prime Minister, for the 3rd time this year.
In this episode, John and I focused on decision-making during crisis. During his time in office, John was faced with the Christchurch earthquakes, which caused widespread damage across Christchurch and killed 185 people. John was open about how he navigated making decisions during this time, and how we can all learn to make decisions under pressure.
John also spoke about politics, the 2023 Elections, and AI.
Please share this episode with everyone you know. We could all benefit from learning how to make decisions under pressure!
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[@sonpollo8995]

There is a contradiction in JKs lived experience and his right wing philosophy. He grew up in a state house provided by the state which also allowed him to get a middle class education that he would not have have received without state intervention. His university education was also paid by the state from which enabled his career. In government he undermined, underfunded and deconstructed those social systems that provided the foundation for his success.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

You might be onto something or you might possibly be way off course. Fundamentally, do you believe John has tried to do the right thing in his leadership?

[@sonpollo8995]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial According to his own ego he thinks he has done the right thing. Primarily because he doesn’t think the assistance he received from the state impacted his life. He effectively pulled up the ladder behind him. His attitude that people don’t need assistance from the state is grounded in denial and arrogance.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Why do you feel that he outright believes that people don’t need any assistance?

[@sonpollo8995]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial he cut welfare whilst he was in government. He also states it during the talk.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Was it measured and appropriate though!?

[@katesullivan9270]

I recall watching an interview with JK in February or March of 2020 where he said he wouldn't have done what Jacinda did and locked down everything. Now he's saying everything Jacinda did right is because of National and every she did wrong was because of her incompetency. I never put much stock into the idea of men taking credit for women's ideas, but he is literally taking credit for Jacinda's success. I disagree with the accidental PM as well. Jacinda was a new brand for the labour party and she bought her own style into the leadership that was initially well received by the public, really emphasising compassion and inclusivity in leadership. It certainly lost its appeal after 2020 with Labour falling short on producing results for the big ticket items and really misreading the public on the cultural policies. However she did take labour from being unelectable to winning two elections, and she did get a majority, something JK never managed. Perhaps he should stop taking credit and start taking notes. Luxon has tried to brand himself as JK 2.0 and lets go back to the good old days of the 2010's, but this hasn't exactly been a success either. He's not renewed the national party the way Jacinda did the labour party. We voted labour out, not National in, and few people were enthusiastic about there options during the last election. JK was successful, but the world and NZ has moved on from the 2010's. Luxon really needs to set himself apart from JK and portray an image of a government taking NZ forwards, not back to the good old days but with Peter's taking so many of the headlines in the last few months, Luxon may really struggle to get his own brand out there.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I’m pretty confident that Chris will be just fine. What makes you think he won’t?

[@katesullivan9270]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Jacinda was criticised for just being a good communicator, but communication is half the job. Luxon struggles with message discipline and often poorly phrases his points. Unlike Key's government, where the coalition parties only bought a few seats, National's coalition partners are much more prominent and Seymour and Peters are both skilled in their handling of the media. Luxon has gotten better in the past year, but I still think he's got a long way to go. Sort of similar to the UK. Starmer is almost certainly going to be their next PM, but theres not as much enthusiasm for him as there was got Blair. I listened to the sharsies podcast with Bill English and he pointed out this is was not a big ideas campaign. National largely ran on the premise of reversing a lot of what labour did. And once the cuts to public sector are felt in daily life, as well as ACT and NZF pulling the government further right, National risk losing the center vote. This will depend on whether or not Labour can refresh themselves over the next couple of years. Looking at what has been happening with other countries, such as France, Germany and Aussie, it maybe that the traditionally smaller parties grow and the centre parties continue to decline or even disappear altogether. Either way, I think National is far from a sure bet.

[@roilhead]

Jacinda should be jailed! She is pure evil!

[@pandmmehta1972]

What a brilliant interview ... loved it and my admiration for John Key is even more after listening to this podcast. James you are doing an amazing job👏🏾

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks so much - I’m delighted you enjoyed it. I’ve had JK on the show a number of times Ans always enjoyed his manner and intellect. Have you listened to the Chris Luxon interview I did right before the election?

[@nesiansides7133]

Home-grown vegetables did not appeal to him and deemed illegal.. telling anyone to not sustain their own family, you don't last long anywhere.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What’s the story about the veggies?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

🤣 🤣 🥕

[@DAN-fq5bm]

Nothing really improved for the average person in nz under Key. I remember observing his behaviour on parliament tv and he seemed to prefer being a stand up comedian rather than answer serious questions seriously. Can't believe he ok'd spending almost 40 mil on a referendum to change the flag smh. Just my thoughts

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Dan, really appreciate your thoughts. What’s one positive thing you admired about him?

[@ronaldwarren1267]

He left

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

🤣 Ronald you’re a laugh a minute

[@PeteThecurious100]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial If I may but in here. "What was positive"? 1) He was a man. Refreshing after that gynocentric socialist crowd before. 2) He enjoyed the job and was a natural boss albeit with boyish mannerisms from time to time. 3) He was a good communicator. 4) Guided the country through the GFC pretty well. That was a tough scary time. He might have borrowed too much, our standard of living was propped up with 300 Mil a day? 'The American way. Not qualified to judge that. I don't think BE was happy?

[@DAN-fq5bm]

​@JamesLaughlinOfficial Hi James, thanks for the reply. One thing I always admire with anyone who is already wealthy, is their decision to enter politics and run a country with all the stress and sleep deprivation that comes with that role. If I had millions I'd just be travelling the world and enjoying my time, not volunteering for more headache...😊

[@banjopete]

Superb, thank you.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

You’re welcome BanjoPete 😊 What did you enjoy most about the episode?

[@dracovenit9549]

The point about aussie companies ganging up on us is very significant.

[@brendonnz1964]

Correct, I have always wondered for the reasons why.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What do you think drives them to do so?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Brendon - it’s strange right? Do you think there’s something bigger at play?

[@dracovenit9549]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial I think perhaps patriotism and the "devil you know"?

[@MaxSpeedNZ]

The accidental prime minister. And what an accident she was. Left as a rat jumping from the sinking ship.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

When I bring her on the show , do you have a question you'd like us to ask her?

[@deirdremacinnes780]

There is few successful businessmen who would want to engage in politics as John Key did . All American Al.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

He really did step into the gauntlet! What was your favourite takeaway from the episode?

[@D.Cooper420]

I think you meant 'with' not 'as'

[@Tuesdaysdead]

Well till now he was the worst....now I think Chris wins

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What makes Chris worse in your opinion?

[@Tuesdaysdead]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial the fact he has no control over the right wing cookers he has chosen to go into a coalition with....

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

The coalition is going to pose such huge challenges and obstacles. Do you think it will bear some positive fruit too?

[@Tuesdaysdead]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial not at all....he is there to change the rules to suit his own pocket and that of his donors....oh and to get a knighthood.....he doesn't care about the truth... those struggling....or as he calls them bottom feeders.....he has nothing but undoing all the good and progress made( even though he said labour did nothing ) .... he'll drag us back to where jk left us.....I have spoken to teachers doctors and Police who say they aren't letting them have their way without a fight..... He ran a dishonest campaign and it seems he has started his leadership the same way.....he has no back bone or leadership skills.....

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Did he actually call them bottom feeders in that context?

[@13lincoln]

selling our sovereignty for a golf game with Obama - selling his Auckland mansion to an overseas buyer - yeh nah.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Do golf and real estate trigger you or is it something else?

[@Justyburger]

Did you miss the point about selling our sovereignty? I mean, what part of that is there to like? @@JamesLaughlinOfficial

[@roilhead]

You didn't mention Jacinda who absolutely screwed the country.

[@MycoolNZ]

Well theres a turn around we didn't think we'd see.. lol😊

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Is that a positive thing?

[@simon-ds1vp]

key's has always impressed with his intellect , down to earth guy next door was never how I would have thought of him ,,, how wrong I was ,,

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for sharing that Simon. When I interview him next, what would you like me to ask him?

[@donnrutherford7059]

Key couldn't give a flying fart about the truth 29 died because of his govt. SCF who was the real crook in that Get some guts to support the biggest number of drone strikes from any US president to help Israel by his Hawaiian neighbor Barry O'bama the IRA trained terrorist yeah a joke like Key made of nz with his international grandstanding

[@fragglerock5696]

Well he was brought up in a state house, his father died when he was 8 & his mum is a survivor of the holocaust so I guess that's where his "down to earthness" has come from.. not a privileged upbringing by any means..

[@FastKiwiBoss]

Voted for him twice and believe he done an OK job for NZ, but he shouldnt slag Trump without understanding the human distruction done to the average USA citizen. Dont understand? Google "Victor Davis Hanson" and Key should listen to him as well, he might learn something too.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks KiwiBoss - what inspired you to vote for him?

[@iamnotarobot2378]

Can't wait for you to interview Jacinda Ardern. You'll be able to discuss style over substance.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I really look forward to interviewing her one day. And I know she will have wisdom to share. What question would you like me to ask her?

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

​@@JamesLaughlinOfficialwhere they got the science alot of us followed ...only to find out it was greatest upward wealth transfer EVER- 1000YRS of quantitative easing in one hit.

[@iamnotarobot2378]

@JamesLaughlinOfficial Certainly. I know she has a degree in media however could you please ask her why she constantly panders to the camera. Immediately after the Christchurch mosque killings she met victims whilst wearing a hijab. If there'd been a mass shooting of Mexicans in the US and Donald Trump turned up wearing a sombrero he would have been roundly condemned as being a cringeworthy populist and rightly so. You may also ask her why she shouldn't be considered a cringeworthy populist albeit, unlike Trump, from the left spectrum of politics rather than the right.

[@peterlattimore6013]

​@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Ask Jacinda how she transitioned from having never managed any staff to having to manage an entire Government. Alot of NZs population now despise Jacinda because she controlled the Media to ensure her incompetence was never exposed. It was quite obvious that she had no ability as a manager/leader. Doing deals with minority parties (The Maori Party, TMP) to maintain control of the house. (Was obvious Jacinda was a Jeckal and Hyde kinda person with no ability to take constructive criticism) Please never interview her, as she won't be as honest as the likes of John Key. Many thanks.

[@dustywoood]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial I think the one thing that'll plague her with the masses for years is the mandate protest handling, questions around this topic would be most intriguing. For example, does she regret labelling the protestors as "Nazis" during the initial first few days? Does she regret the handling of these protestors with the stance of refusing to talk to the people, to the point of blacklisting politician's that attended (e.g Winston Peters whom won his court case over the matter). There was a lot of wrongs here, and this was essentially the turning tide of her political existence - this topic is overdue probing.

[@carolynlawrence7914]

Absolutely brilliant interview. Something positive.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Carolyn. I’ve always enjoyed having JK on the show. When I next interview him, what would you like me to ask him? 🎄

[@carolynlawrence7914]

Why does he think some people don’t understand or have a clue what Labour has done to destroy this country in 6 years & are bashing National only after 2 weeks. We have stopped watching/listening to anything RNZ as the bias is so bad and watch independent Board casters.😊

[@carolynlawrence7914]

Loved his answer to your last question.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Carolyn - I’m delighted that you and so many others watch and follow my show. I don’t have a bias to push which makes it easy for me to let my guests just tell me their truths

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

It really hits the mark eh?

[@tainuibabe1812]

Loved this interview! His re-enactment of the Irish accent was hilariously good!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

He had me in stitches and it beats my sad attempt at a kiwi accent. What did you most enjoy about the interview?

[@michaellee9975]

Juvenile at best

[@sandraethell1471]

When you cant think of anything else to say, make fun of the Irish in a stereotypical way.

[@sandraethell1471]

James Laughlin, you should get Mr Netanyahu on here. He does not seem to know the definition of the word 'genocide'. Get him on with John Key. Mr Key thinks children never seem to grow up. Well there will be thousands of Palestinian children who will never grow up but apparently Mr Netanyahu thinks they are Hamas freedom fighters so that's ok according to him. STOP THE GENOCIDE ON GAZA now. This is a deliberate zionist man made disaster killing children, women and men.

[@sandraethell1471]

Interesting that Mr Kay mentions Chanel. As a person with a Jewish mother he should know that Coco Chanel had a lover who was a nazi. Moreover, she supported people who agreed people like Mr Keys grandparents should be exterminated. May they rest in peace.

[@maxzillwood]

Fantastic interview and so so insightful! Also, what is in JK's cup? He's on fire today!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Max! I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was a morning session we had in Christchurch … Nothing more than some caffeine in that cup ☕️ What did you enjoy most about the interview?

[@maxzillwood]

Loved the overall insight in how JK and his team handled the CHCH earthquakes, as well as his stance on international affairs (ie. China). Great stuff! @@JamesLaughlinOfficial

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Max, it’s always fun having JK along to our events. Where are you based?

[@user-ot6dy3pe2v]

Oh comments are allowed now. How kind... Do you remember JK's throat slitting in parliament? No , they wiped it from the parliament record just prior to the election. He is just another johnny come and johnny go, with no improvement for Kiwis. Same old.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I don’t control if your comments are allowed or not. Comments have always been allowed on this video. Perhaps youtube didn’t like some of your words?? What did you like about JK? Anything?

[@Justyburger]

I once did a bit of ambush journalism on Key...and while I actually regret that, Key doesn't really fill me with confidence in this interview. He comes across jovial and normal, but he's flat out wrong on a mumber of levels. He has what I often call, the Westerncentric sunglasses. He moves in the circles of people who pat each other on the back. Key is utterly wrong on the points he made about Putin and Russia. Putin publically stated on many occasions that he had no desire to entire Ukraine and no desire to attempt to recreate The Soviet Union. Putins main red line was that Ukraine remain neutral. But no, the West could not leave it alone. They had to keep pushing and poking Russia. The U.S funded and organised the Kiev Maidan, that outsted the Russia friendly PM. That was a coup instigated by the U.S. The same U.S that almost certainly bombed Nordstream. Russia is winning this war with only about 20% of it's capacity dedicated to the task. Ukraine is not going to last. What Key does not tell us, is that the IMF and Blackrock are running Ukraine. The same financial crowd that John Key owes his allegiance to. Key is just as smarmy as he always was. These ex leaders love to prance around on book tours and speaking tours after their time of running countries for the financial overlords. Ardern is no different. She acted all sympathetic, but she was a fraud and a lot of NZ have finally woken up to that fact. When people get given knighthoods, it is because they served their masters well. Something I did agree with him on, is the points about racial segregation and less Govt v personal freedoms. The Maori Party today might as well be a domestic terrorism group. They are mental. We should be one NZ with one set of laws for everyone. But Keys comments about Ardern are way off. She's a narcissist of the highest order and a bloody maniac. There is no way we should have had her as a leader. She said, yes we are creating a two tier society, while grinning from ear to ear. She also said trust us because the Govt is your single source of truth. What the heck!!!. That vaccine was also not safe or effective, but it's the narrative that was constantly blurted out. Ardern, Hipkins and others must answer to the NZ public for their part to play in this grand deception. Thank God she is gone.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for your deep insights. What’s this journalism piece you speak of? I’d love to read it.

[@Justyburger]

It was years ago when John Key came to our town. It wasn't a written piece, but a video. I used to be more activist. Now I am less like that. I guess you could say I was in the old Left and even though each time I do a Political Compass test and it shows me slightly left of center on the Libertarian side, I remain sympathetic to todays right wing conservative types. I never went "woke". The principle issue I approached John Key about, was the private nature of our currency creation mechanism. Even today with a lot more awareness, that system is not going to change in a hurry. I'd say that it has to come down by itself in it's right time. @@JamesLaughlinOfficial

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks a million for sharing that 🙏

[@vincentcarmine8731]

I agree with what you say about Russia not wanting a war and NAto / UsA forcing them into it, Jacinda being a and extreme narcissist , and the Maori party being basically domestic terrorists and mad dedicated to taking control of NZ by Maori for Maori and no one else. It’s clear that these Maori radicals expect the majority to fund their insane plans - what could possibly go wrong ???

[@austinbrown275]

John Key made his friends richer, made more people homeless in NZ than any other PM in history, silly thing about it is he got a night hood for it, you can't allow 90,000 people in the country in a 12 month period and not expect it to have a negative impact. If 10% of those that came in were children that's another 9,000 kids to teach/school, plus the impact on health care that we have never recovered from.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for your thoughts Austin. Is there anything positive you can comment on that he did?

[@VyndakistOfficial]

​@@JamesLaughlinOfficialhe was my childhood prime minister

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

That’s cool. What did you think of him when you were a child?

[@austinbrown275]

Are you trying to be funny, try asking him about the housing crisis that he created, O that's right what housing crisis, ask him how much the hose prices rose while he was PM , and yes i do own my own home brought before prices got out of reach for the average NZer. @@JamesLaughlinOfficial

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Totally fair to have that opinion Austin. But is there any positive aspect you can comment on about his leadership?

[@setacb1954]

Tell us again about those Mossad agents in Christchurch during the quake and your cosy conversation with your mate Bibsy Netanyahu. It would be great to learn the truth about that … or is it still not in New Zealand’s interest.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for your input Bruce. What’s the mossad agent story? Another conspiracy?

[@stephenwedlock9094]

Great interview. I see Sir John Key in a different light. Pretty straight-up and very interesting I thought.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I’m really glad you enjoyed it Stephen. I also had several people in the LIVE audience say exactly the same thing. What do you think our new coalition leaders need to consider to lead the country successfully?

[@ElismyJudge]

Great candid interview with Sir John. Made me smash the subscribe button.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

That means a lot!! Thank you so much. Is there anybody you’d like to see me interview in 2024?

[@Phoenix-jo4wq]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficialJenny Shipley

[@producer4936]

Thanks again James for another great interview. I could listen to Sir John all day long. The combo of you and him James is a really great mix. Thanks James.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thank you so much - I really appreciate it. When I next interview him, what question would you like me to ask him?

[@producer4936]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial thanks for the reply. The question I would like for Sir John would be ( rather unpolitical ) - " what 3 people past or present would you invite for dinner and why them?".

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Ohhhh! Great question - and I will definitely ask him that on our next interview. Who would the three leaders past or present that you’d invite to dinner?

[@michaellee9975]

I listen to Shonkey when I wish to bring up my breakfast.

[@carolynlawrence7914]

@@michaellee9975 and yet here you are?!

[@ixlanz]

Great interview. However, you could have given him a better chair with a lumbar support! What were you thinking! He's not in his twenties!!!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Haha! He would appreciate that banter for sure 😂 I’ll get him a better chair next year. What’s a question you’d like me to ask him?

[@Yes_you_lol]

its all bout the $$$ its always has been with Key yep he's a fukin legend

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Do you think $ is the biggest driver for him??

[@bella22728]

Back in Ireland.....what a bloody cheek.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What do you mean Bella?

[@gbrown9663]

Remember when all the banks didn't pay their tax few years back. They wanted to negotiate how much tax they should pay. Do you and I get that opportunity. Certainly not. Corrupt them mates of his.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Why do you think they had different privileges than us? Is it because of the sheer size?

[@ajr32NZ]

what was the name of the podcast you mention at minute 44 please

[@ajr32NZ]

it was podcast of year you guys mentioned, but I can't quite hear the name

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

He did a great piece with kiwi China reporter- Andy Boreham on kiwi sino relations

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Should I check it out?

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Yeah, for sure mate, China cop alot of American propaganda, but key was pretty bang on- Paul keeting too Australian former prime minister. I've dug deep and it's all lies with a sliver of truth.

[@murraymaunder8754]

As an entertainer JK is a pleasure, but the humour masks a shallowness of real political fortitude and original thought. IMO! Nine years of opportunity to advance NZ's fragile and uncompetitive economy in favour of steady as she goes, by the master helmsman. And so we ended up with THAT MOB for the following six years!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Murray, really appreciate your insights. How do you feel Luxon will do??

[@robertjohn4232]

eww worst prime minister ever.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What did you dislike?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Others would agree and also disagree. What did you dislike most about Labour?

[@adsdft585]

He and N Willis didn’t chat much as she seems to be surprised limited funding for some government activities. Recall she worked for him before becoming a MP.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for your thoughts on that.

[@jeremyphilipjohnpenrice462]

Come close to actually talking and tell the truth about Pike River. Coorperate Homicide.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

When you say truth, what are you implying?

[@jeremyphilipjohnpenrice462]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial That the NZ Government are responsible for the deaths of the Men.Key was advised to seal the mine by a 60079 specialist advising MPs and sucessive Prime Ministers. Ive been working for the families since the day of the explosion.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Jeremy, thank you for the work you’re doing for those families. Such a horrific event. I don’t know enough to comment on the political aspect of it but I want to send my love and condolences to those who lost loved ones.

[@minonfernando8313]

I find this extremely interesting! I greatly admire John Key as he is a highly inspiring leader to me. Thank you so much!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Absolutely our pleasure. What did you enjoy most about the video?

[@samwisegametree]

Shocking statement at 1:04:50 and even more bizarre that it was chosen as the thumbnail for the video. Firstly, the plural for Māori is Māori. "The Maoris" is archaic and racist. He's referring to the Kermadec sanctuary proposal which iwi organisations voted against. Key's nerve to claim he was doing his best to be an eco-saviour and was blocked by 'the maori's' is so wild--he's relying on his audience's complete disregard for the treaty this nation was founded on and what governance should look like.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for your thoughts on this Sam. Do you truly believe John was trying to pull the wool over people eyes?

[@JamesClark-cg1qk]

Everything is "racist" to people like you.

[@brentonlett3417]

Keys talks like a real white NZer....you know the ones who got NZ to where it is today....in a place we could afford treaty settlements

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Do you think there’s a common ground where we can all agree on things?

[@PierreEmmanuelSoufflet]

Pas au dessus de l'échelle de Richter, Sir John! L'échelle de Richter va de 1 à 9. Donc, sur l'échelle, pas au dessus ou en dehors.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I don’t speak your language unfortunately.

[@PierreEmmanuelSoufflet]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Et bien, il faut apprendre ou faire traduire, James. C'est pas compliqué!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Cool!😎

[@roilhead]

The scale does not stop, it is just above able to be measured on the machine's.

[@user-ws4oq8wk2g]

He's new about it, and Jacinda as well🌍🙏😏

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

About what?

[@basilio5150]

Ex Goldman Sachs Banker what more can i say

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Incorrect - he didn’t work at Sachs. It was Merrill Lynch. Anyways, what are you implying?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Robin.

[@rlckirionarc]

Liar liar! Tangata Whenua took the then government to court. You just happen to be the Prime Minister you dreamer.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Do you think he’s a liar though? What did he do for the country that you admire?

[@myversionofstuff]

Love what he said at the end about success so many people relate success to how much money you have , tell it to the guy whos dying of cancer .

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I agree. What is a successful life all about for you?

[@Mark-ou6fv]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial happiness and knowing those you love and care for are also happy and content.

[@deejaysinisa4187]

Worst PM of New Zealand ever

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

@@deejaysinisa4187Many would disagree. But I respect your opinion. What made him the worst in your mind?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

@@Mark-ou6fvMark, that’s beautiful and fully within your zone of influence. Wishing you a wonderful 2024.

[@Alfonso_111]

One of the best days of my life when he quit politics.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Very interesting that you rate that one of the best days of your life. Does Politics sit as one of the top three things in your mindset on a daily basis?

[@larrytasker7043]

He quit because he knew the game was up

[@paulawagstaff686]

John Key bought in bank BAIL-INS, that Labour never had a chance to reverse

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Paula, do you think labour had the capability of doing that

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

...also when chat gp was taken down that time- it was to tweak it after it told to much truth about epstiene, and Ukraine 😁

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Are you serious?

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial ...as a heart attack- Jimmy Dore did a piece on it, if you follow the white House narrative- look for Jimmy's piece on it, listen to the article it wrote on Ukraine- no spin - just the facts going back further than 2014 even.

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Also it says they're gaslighting people about the AI threat, here I feel very much a layman so I could be totally wrong, but as I understand it- what they're scaring you with (just anoth distraction) ...is the singularity- or a man made brain that is self aware. Last I heard they were a long way from that ...but even if we had it- why we would put it in charge of nuclear weapons is beyond me🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Chat gpt is more of a super computer, with access to sht loads of data, not what springs to mind after hearing Artificial intelligence. You might recognise my account name from the movie.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What movie?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks! I’ll go check it out

[@davidwichman5011]

Im not national voter im cook island maori 43yrs old,JK was my favourite Prime minster 1st time i meet him was 2008 he jus won the election ii was working on stop n go paddle earning minimum rate think at the time was $14\15hr but under his watch i had the biggest jump in pay rate and opportunity under his reign in 7 yrs from $14 to 33hr which taught me to be a animal and go after it kill or be killed ,then Labour came in by the way im labour voter and jacinda adern was the best prime minster we've had she taught me compassion and care about the next person but under her mybpay fizzled las few years only $8\9 rise now national back in im getting that same feeling that i had with john key that kill or be killed attitude and jus go after it i had good holiday under labour im going in to the back end of my career so i need a jumps start P.S if you read this sorry about my grammar or spelling 😂😂😂I LEFT SCHOOL EARLY AGE

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Hi David, thanks so much sharing your story. Leadership is all about the people. John and Jacinda both love people, that is unquestionable. I really hope National helps you with your vision. Where in NZ are you based?

[@davidwichman5011]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial hi James love the content I’m drainlayer/heavy machine operator based out of Wellington I think the next thing for me is put my head in the books learn behind the business then go out on my own P.S Merry Christmas and Happy New year ❤️

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

David, the work you do is so vital to our entire country. Get out there and give it a crack on your own - it will be challenging and rewarding at the same time. What do you think would be your biggest obstacle to getting started? Have a great Christmas in Welly!

[@davidwichman5011]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial thank you James it means a lot❤️it jus the money James to set up a business like drain laying cost bit but come 2025 il have enough $ also I have a mentor that gona be coaching me about the business pricing in/outs aswell I’ve meet quite few friends along the way that will help

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I’m excited to hear all about it in 2025. You’ve got this!!!

[@georgeminty6218]

Thanks John for the price we are paying for your coalition with the Maori party ie sending Sharples to the UN to sign the Declaration of Indigenous Rights . Ta very much .

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks George - what would you have done differently?

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Winnie knew. Maori haven't been paying attention. Perhaps they to are captured by Modernity and its romance to a time that passed away.

[@3Kiwiana]

Yes exactly John key sucks no one should forget about what he did.

[@lorraineduffin8197]

For God's sake educate yourself and research about Te Tiriti. Maori never signed their own sovereignty away, they embraced the English and were gracious enough to share everything and teach them how to survive and thrive and both lived, worked and flourished side by side. They also had their own language both oral and written and Pakeha had to learn it to survive. Then the Crown invaded the country with their mindset of eliteness. Don't give Keys credit for your dismay, Maori took him to court and they won. They will do the same to this new Govt and anyone who dares to do the same to them ever again. Given that Iwi contribute billions and billions of dollars into our economy now they have amazingvresources, its not guns against spears its a new rising and its about time. Tihei Mauri Ora.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Do you think there's any positives about John Key that you could highlight too though?

[@MyTaniwha]

Pakeha need to keep the word Maori out of their mouths INCLUDING DonKeys

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Why’s that?

[@somegenXdude]

Great prime minister

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Many would most certainly agree! What did you enjoy most about him as PM?

[@Peter-kk6rg]

The Irish having been rioting over immigration,and New Zealand has record immigration

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Is it a good thing for NZ?

[@Peter-kk6rg]

Mass immigration to New Zealand has side effects on infrastructure, housing, cost of living. When you bring record numbers of people to New Zealand you need,to build hospitals, schools,roads,police sation ect.Mass immigration has always been a quick sugar fix for our economic problems by our politicians. New Zealand now is one of the most expensive countries in the world and now is a rental nation,which has lead to the greatest inequality in my life time in New Zealand. With Mass immigration comes different ideologicals and that has lead to many deaths in the country .

[@Peter-kk6rg]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial I not against immigration to New Zealand, but when it turns your country into a rental nation because the average young and Maori in New Zealand will not be able to afford to own a place to live in the future .And you can understand why his is acceptable to our politicians when you find out that 75% of them are property investors which is the highest in world.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

That’s definitely concerning to look at it with that lens on. Do you think Luxon can change things?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I get it. I hope my child will be able to afford a home when he’s older

[@danielcox1602]

Accidental.. not wrong. Nz should have insurance against that happening again

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Daniel. What do you think we can do to prevent a similar situation?

[@jame2433]

It’s not like voters voted without knowing she was the leader of the Labour Party

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Very true.

[@danielcox1602]

Well.. the first term.. was a bit of a cliffhanger. Good Ole Winston in my opinion backed the wrong horse.. 2nd term.. the world was all wrapped up in hugs. I would say, to how we have a better system the following things.. Politicians who openly lie or dodge legitimate questions should be stood down. Media. Should be responsible for what they portray. If I behaved like this in my everyday life I'd be in jail or on a list.. the reliability of these institutions are being pulled into question far too often.. do we flip a coin for public trust? Who should we trust? And yet we vote based on trust.. it's a massive thing to talk about.. I'm only a scratch in the paint job

[@jame2433]

@@danielcox1602 I generally agree with you. I think this election of any I can remember has had the most lies and dodged questions from the party that ended up with the most votes. Nationals tax plan wasn’t thought out or funded, but they lied and said it was. In every single interview they refused to elaborate. Every economist said it was fubar and inflationary. This also just scratches the surface on the number of lies they told by omission this campaign. It really bothered me. Labour also do this but in my opinion the left side of the political isle tends to have much greater respect for the govt institution and parliamentary process.

[@ryanm3644]

Rumor has it, James replies to every single comment 😂

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

😂 Not quite every comment, but whilst I just have a small number of subscribers I am able to still engage with the vast majority of comments. If the channel grows that will become an impossibility. But whilst it’s still in its infancy, I can get amongst it and learn firsthand from viewers what they like, dislike and how they truly feel. Who would you like to see me interview in 2024?

[@user-pn6su1zc8r]

Who said gst is not really a tax as for the Panama papers

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What exactly are you inferring?

[@lorraineduffin8197]

Why is the heading "The Maori took me to court" when that was a few second comment he made in this interview and doesn't explain why they had to take him to court?? They won legally however he goes on to take accolades for helping them 😡. Says it all really

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Lorraine - I’m glad you enjoyed the interview

[@lorraineduffin8197]

@robintamihere4550 yes absolutely correct, takes the accolades for helping Maori, however he only did that as he lost not because he wanted to. One wealthy businessman to another one now who was/is mentored by John Keys and look what Luxon and his new Govt are trying to do Maori AGAIN in NZ creating more of a divide than I've ever seen

[@merp1998]

I was quite young when John Key was PM, but all I remember is him running away from his own administration when things went belly up. Then, we had Bill English for a few weeks, who did the same thing. Based on this, I find his views on leadership and criticism of other leaders quite ironic.

[@jasperhorace7147]

But it was okay for Ardern to run away as soon as she realised she would not be re-elected after less than two terms, remembering that Key completed almost three terms.

[@ZoroasterIII]

After 8 years in power you might add.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Merp. Do you think he ran away? Or did he realise that his time had arrived where he had done all that he could do?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Exactly, it's not like he was in power for a few months. He did a huge stint!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I don't agree with everything Jacinda did, however I do admire why she stepped down. Do you think she ran away because of fear of not being reelected?

[@seanbiddle2023]

John key was my favourite prime minister, if he ever wanted the job again idd be the first to vote for him

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

You and many others, that's for sure. What did you admire most about his leadership?

[@sandraethell1471]

It was notable the Mr Key said 'there is no housing crisis' (in New Zealand ), in the middle of a serious housing crisis.

[@marby776]

He came up and spoke to us in a cafe. It was kinda funny cos he couldnt get in the door. It was locked and not being used. Our table was in front of it. When he got in he came up to us and joked about hoping the media didnt see that. Then he chatted while his minders got his coffee. He was just a normal guy and asked us what we did. Aside from this....please stop adding aotearoa to our countrys name.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I have to agree, he is a normal human who has the ability to connect with others and enjoy good conversations. Why does the word Aotearoa frustrate you?

[@marby776]

Its not the name of our country. @@JamesLaughlinOfficial

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Some might disagree though, right?

[@lprice2991]

Interview Jacinda Adern. Now that will be an insightful interview.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

She is on my list and someone I would be honoured to sit down with and interview. Watch this space!

[@roilhead]

There would be more dislikes than likes. We got rid of her and she is not welcome back!

[@roilhead]

​@@JamesLaughlinOfficialJacinda should be in jail not being interviewed.

[@sandraethell1471]

Sorry, 'Mr Key'.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What exactly are you ‘sorry’ for?

[@melbournecrosbie]

Text in the graphic should begin: The Maoris ... No apostrophe for plurals.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks! Room for improvement on the English …. Maybe it’s because I’m Irish 😉 What was your takeaway from the video?

[@MyNic28]

Must be fun being you 😊

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Most definitely 😊

[@MyNic28]

My comment wasn't directed at you James 🙂 Don't you just love it when people feel the need to correct others. Great video btw 🙂

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Totally! I get it constantly 🤣 have the most epic weekend

[@nzsas-jdog8133]

Sir Donkey self appointed knight

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Your username spiked my interest. Are you NZ SAS or former military?

[@stevepang378]

If you're left, you think he's shit. If you're on the right, you'll think he's the greatest for NZ. On the balance for the country, every PM brings good and bad. Certainly NZ has some big dollops of lack of housing and home ownership that need to be solved, the need to make a country a home ownership country with hardly any homelessness. That's the basic principle that will make NZ great, regardless of what colour.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Steve, it’s nice to have someone see a balanced side of things. Refreshing in fact!! How do you see the coalition govt succeeding in moving the country towards more prosperity

[@stevepang378]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial You’re probably well alert to the politics NZ. Though 3 party, it’s harder for Luxon to get his end goals perfect; he’s ran AirNZ, great profitability, customer and world reviews while there; he will achieve what he sets out to do though not 100% due Peters/Seymour. And National MPs are super hard working and Luxon even more so (used to get $2.4m, now probably will take little or no pay). See the good today also with the huge Maori protest in NZ. Maori Shane Jones just batted and clucked away the huge theatrics like an annoying fly. And Maori Seymour (supposedly of high chieftain Iwi stock) gave his great answer unselfishly with no regard of any profits to himself: that all N Zealanders are treated equally is the best for this country. Don’t many feel like you want to run with them. Don’t ask John Campbell though.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Spot on Steve. I hope equity and equality are moved towards. Our little country needs it.

[@thatguyotherthere457]

Well john key..... he walked before finishing his term.... thats not a winner

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

That’s an interesting perspective. What makes you feel that he’s not a winner because he stepped down when he did?

[@reiolite2354]

​@@JamesLaughlinOfficialFear. He didn't walk , he ran.

[@ronaldwarren1267]

And useless I want a flag signing shit into un and who about treaty shit the treaty is dead over and done no more tax payer money here

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Pretty sure he walked. Didn’t see any Nike Air Maxes 🏃

[@adsdft585]

It was great what he said about recent difficulties in Gisborne. Reflect on the election banter.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What was your biggest takeaway?

[@larrytasker7043]

Pity Key didn't have those sentiments also. He didn't give a toss

[@Longtack55]

Learn to punctuate, particularly when you're quoting someone who has. (Ref: "Maori's.")

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Longtack - great feedback! It's back to school for me and the team. Did you enjoy anything about the interview?

[@amandapurcell3707]

Wow John you did so well in Christchurch, that the place still doesn't work properly and people are still living in unfixed houses after all these years. You bailed on NZ when you got your feet through another $$$ making door.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

That’s an interesting perspective amanda. Why doesn’t CHCH work in your opinion?? 🧐

[@amandapurcell3707]

Liquifaction was acknowledged by most in some areas but when John spoke of paying home owners out for the houses that could not be rebuilt, it was not paid on government valuation, it was not paid on the rates value. It was a pittance that wasn't nearly even close to helping people start again. The people of NZ make things work because we have too.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I’m not sure that’s a fair summation across the board. Many people did ok on that front … in fact some slumlords took advantage of the situation. What would have been the ultimate scenario post earthquake in your opinion?

[@myzenlifeinnature]

So interesting! Especially the AI info, although I'm more fatalistic about it. And the chicken non-food comment - disturbing stuff! Great anecdotes, and this is from one who didn't vote his direction at the time. What other former world leader is so open, and down to earth to speak so off the cuff like that in this forum - can't be that many?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

You’re so right. Most former world leaders are a closed shop. I deeply enjoy the chats that John and I have on a regular basis. When I next interview him, what would you like me to ask him?

[@malcolmkendall1106]

Good on some things, but his political world view showing through. For instance, it shows a fundamental lack of understanding and empathy for Māori and the same bias of the privileged. That same biased viewpoint is coming through strongly in the new coalition Govt, one that is sounding more like the Trump administration based on recent comments in the media

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Malcolm. What actions do you see from the new govt that remind you of Trumps administration?

[@malcolmkendall1106]

@JamesLaughlinOfficial things like attacking the role of the media and blatent lying such as the media bribery claim and number of smoking outlets in Northland that were repeated on numerous occasions. Honestly, looks like they'll need to be fact checked regularly, just as was the norm for the Trump administration 🙄

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Malcolm, I can’t imagine it getting anything like the Trump administration- that was a hot mess. But we do need checks and balances. Will Labour be effective as an opposition party??

[@roilhead]

JK an accountant, economist and trader. Jacinda Ardern was behind the counter in a fish and chip shop. No wonder JK delivered a 'Rock star economy' ams Jacinda failed miserably!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Do you think JK would get the nod if he ran for office again?

[@roilhead]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Without a doubt. Luxon seems to be off to a good start but time will tell and he has a hell of a lot to fix before he can forward. Labour took NZ backwards and now it's time to rebuild.

[@charlottebaker2751]

No matter how much $money you have or being knighted, your getting old by the day( then WHAM! your 95 years old where did the time go?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I’m impressed that you’re engaging in the comments at the age of 95! You’re an inspiration 👏

[@jackdeniston59]

This guy wants to get closer to China......

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Jack, what do you mean by ‘closer to china’?

[@jackdeniston59]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial More economic entanglement. Which, with China, will not be 'trade' as westerners understand it. More coercion.

[@D.Cooper420]

I'm noticing a trend here. No smart young people commenting. Just boomers who've lost the ability to keep up in this ever changing world.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

How can you be sure of people’s age when they leave a comment? I still can’t figure out that level of detail!!

[@D.Cooper420]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Just being observant. You can tell a lot about someone from the comment, username and profile pic, especially if they contain their birth date and photo as seen in these comments.

[@TheGchiu]

Sorry John Key. Uighers are Chinese so how can they be persecuted by the Chinese?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I shall pass along your apologies

[@awblax1]

He is absolutely correct that Jacinda didn't want the job. She said that on the radio in March 2017 and in NEXT magazine in June 2017, citing her anxiety about letting people down.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

She stepped up and did it any way. Some would call it courage, others might say differently. Certainly our international friends seem to hold Jacinda in high regard - but mixed feelings here at home

[@awblax1]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Yes. But she didn't enjoy it at all. Forced to take the Leadership thinking it was a six week gig, planning to do other things.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

All in all though, do you feel she did a good job?

[@awblax1]

No. She had no idea about finances or what was required from leadership. She described herself as a perfectionist which is not a good trait of a leader. You need to be a realist, practical etc

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for sharing that. Perfectionists in my experience tend to overthink and are indecisive

[@houdinismith5613]

Key is a legend.pleasure to have personally met him

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

When did you meet him? What did he do that left a positive impression?

[@RageAgainstTheMachine.]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial he lied under oath, then nek minute. . . Sir donKEY mmmm quite an impression... NO. . wot? he's done lots more. plse no more

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Lied under oath … when?

[@RageAgainstTheMachine.]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial come on man you of all people know all about this. your good alright james

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I’ll take your word for it

[@theimaginationstation1899]

When English becomes an official language it might behove your thumbnail person to learn its basics.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Interesting that you call my “thumbnail person” an “it”. 😂 Have a grate day 😉

[@theimaginationstation1899]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial I called the English language an it.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

😂 sorry for my confusion. Being Irish, my English isn’t the greatest

[@theimaginationstation1899]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial No need to apologise. There are many in Aotearoa who struggle with English. Hopefully, with it becoming an official language investment in teaching it in schools may happen. Who knows? Maybe one day those who have been disadvantaged by their only language not being official may learn, with help of course, about the possessive apostrophe - the difference between their, there, they're. I hope so. Oh, and thank you too, to the Libertarian party for telling me which order languages should go in.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

It’s exciting that schools will have to teach one hour of the core and essential subjects every day - basics done well makes a significant impact on social and economic outcomes over the long term

[@terryvanderhoeven2148]

Thanks for that. I have always admired John Key's honesty and philosophy.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

You, and many others Terry. What did you enjoy most about the interview?

[@terryvanderhoeven2148]

@JamesLaughlinOfficial. Liked how John would sack the share broker's who throu their phones. Not the mentality you want when the shit hits the fan. It says a lot about his character.

[@DW_Kiwi]

He is a traitor!!

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

He’s methodical and thoughtful and has a great sense of humour

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What makes you say that DW?

[@AmeyaKeny]

What a Brilliant Man John is. Love listening to him.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Ameya, I’ve enjoyed having him on the show a number of times now. When I next interview him a what would you like me to ask him?

[@AmeyaKeny]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Next interview, I would like to hear more about the not so good events in his political career. Drill down further into controversial events such has Tppa protests, novopay, GST increase, flag referendum, maori relationships, union relationships etc and how he tackled those challenges on apolitical and a personal level. Also, I would also like to hear his thoughts about business with India, and what steps NZ needs to take to have a prosperous trade relationship with them. I understand some of those items were covered in this interview, but i would like to get a bit more granular detail on the above items.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Fair point Ameya, I’ll endeavour to go deeper on that side of things. John is always open to chat about the bad things as well as the good.

[@kentonge1812]

Key walked out from the N.Z. people.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

That’s hardly fair. Would you say the same for a CEO who decided it was time to retire?

[@kentonge1812]

Ivoted for him.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

And how does that inform your comment?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What on earth are you talking about?

[@kentonge1812]

Key and Ardern both walked out.Cowards who should not have run for public office..yes i voted for key ,what a waste of a vote many times over.G.F.Y.@@JamesLaughlinOfficial

[@Peter-kk6rg]

Putin

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What do you mean?

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Yeah, he and Pita Sharpner sold Maori out to the UN. Co-Governance would have been the end of NZ.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

How would you define "sold out"?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Agreed 🪵

[@DW_Kiwi]

This guy, Key, sold out NZers to the Maori elite. along with his mate Finlayson. Result was the He Puapua road map!! The one the New Government is stopping very soon. It was brought in by Labour/Te Pati as result of Key's action with this UN signing

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks DW. How do you define ‘sold out’?

[@PeteThecurious100]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Yes they were good easy years when he and English were there but you should never forgive him for pandering to the Maori elites. That was wicked sneaking all those indigenous lies. Totally disruptive. Taking discipline away from parents. Bringing back Knight and Dames.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Do you think the new government will be better?

[@user-mc6js8or3r]

Stop talking shit, ,

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Who are you referring to? DW, Pete or I?

[@user-ns9zq6ik1v]

Amother sell out.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Another commentator? Or are you someone who has a deep set belief around why you feel that JK is a sell out???

[@jeremycompton3010]

l would vote for Trump.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I think so many people would vote for Trump. Jeremy, what would make you vote for him?

[@2000Ajjet]

Terrible Title...Straight out trigger baiting...especially from someone who is an expat. Sir JK is the best PM we have had, and is still appreciated wherever he goes...AND he got on with everybody, that's why he is still capable of getting his old job back if he wanted it. This is a great interview and doesn't need a title like this.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Alec, really appreciate your feedback. John was a brilliant Prime Minister and continues to do great work. Have a great Sunday evening.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Where can I read about these humans rights abuses?

[@georgepalmer5851]

John Ashcroft and Janet Napolitano flew from Christchurch to join Key to watch the Rayeon engineered earthquake. To then have a Rockstar economy

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What on earth are you talking about? Where’s the facts to back this up.

[@bosshogg1915]

😂🤮👎

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

😂 need a bucket???

[@user-zs3du8hi6q]

He was a good pm.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Many would definitely agree. What did you like about his leadership?

[@feesullivan3439]

Polling. Just take the data from the people of Nz. This would show the true mood of the country. This could easily be done on social media. Easy

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I’m not sure I’d be too confident in a social media poll…

[@LeonVerhulst]

TRUMP 24

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Do you think the big fella will make it 2024?

[@LeonVerhulst]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial whoever isn’t part of the Deep State have their work cut out for them

[@stand_alone_complex5620]

Feel free to ask him why he feels the need to pimp for the Chinese, when he is such a capitalist. And has he talked to Aroha of McGehan Close lately, and asked her how his tax cuts for his rich mates made her life better.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

The Chinese pimp question seems rather ridiculous to be fair. What on earth are you alluding to?

[@MrSunnyuber]

A lot of claims he made just ain't right.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Such as???

[@MrSunnyuber]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial I'll watch again.... and get back to you.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks 🙏

[@MrSunnyuber]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial Good Morning Sir. I've not had time to review the Sir John Key video as I said. From recollection, the main issue I had was Keys view that Putin wishes to re-establish the USSR. This is clearly false. I make a point of watching Putin's speeches and I've read dozens of editorials and opinion pieces and I've yet to hear that claim. This is a case of the West needing a bogey-man The same goes for Lavrov..the Foreign Minister. (If I had to name three world leaders who I would consider Statesman these days... Putin would be one... and I have no idea who the other two would be).

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for sharing that. What are the qualities that make a leader a statesman?

[@MsFierce26]

Homelessness sky rocketed & the rich got richer while he was Prime minister

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Is that true though? Where’s the stats on that?

[@MsFierce26]

Oh hi, sorry if youre a fan of his. You can Google the stats. I lived through it & saw the numerous families who were forced to live in their cars during his time. Never saw that before in my whole lifetime.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

I’m a fan of many leaders and can see good, bad and indifferent in them all (including myself). What did you LIKE about him as a PM?

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Robin, How can someone be 'schooled up' to be PM?

[@markdunne7528]

Worst PM we ever had. The gini coefficient hit all time highs under him. Economic disparity also grew at unprecedented levels. Property prices were out of control and his own property portfolio made strong gains from his own policies.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks Mark, is there anything positive that you can comment on from his time in leadership?

[@user-jx1mc7du8v]

IT IS NOT "AOTEAROA" NEW ZEALAND. IT IS NEW ZEALAND. SOME MAORIS CALL IT "AOTEAROA" AND THE SOUNDS THAT THESE ENGLISH ALPHABET LETTERS MAKE WAS ACTUALLY THE MAORI "SOUND" MAKE FOR THE NORTH ISLAND, OF NEW ZEALAND. THE SOUTH ISLAND HAS ALWAYS HAD A TOTALLY DIFFERENT MAORI SOUND FOR IT, AND NEVER WAS "A-O-TEE-A-ROW-A" THE RACIST MAORI PARTY ( MAORIS ONLY ) OF NEW ZEALAND WERE NOT RETURNED AS PART OF THE LABOUR GOVERNMENT IN THE RECENT 2023 ELECTIONS, AND IT IS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THEIR RACIST BEHAVIOUR.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

🧐 hmm. Thanks for your insights. And where in New Zealand do you live?

[@user-jx1mc7du8v]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING, ALWAYS ASSUME YOU ARE WRONG SO YOU ALWAYS CHECK THE FACTS TO SEE IF YOU WERE.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Are you an AI bot??

[@user-jx1mc7du8v]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial MAYBE, MAYBE NOT. MAYBE I WAS BEFORE AND NOW I AM NOT, OR COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BEFORE BUT ARE NOW. MAYBE WE ALL ARE AND DO NOT KNOW IT, OR SOME MAY BE, BUT OTHERS ARE NOT SURE. I WILL HAVE TO ASK MY MOTHER, WHO MAY ALSO BE MY PROGRAMMER, BUT THEN AGAIN, SHE MAY NOT. IF I AM I HOPE I WIN ALOT ON THE SHAREMARKET BUT THE SHARES I GOT ARE NOT WORTH ALOT, OR MAYBE THEY ARE, TOMORROW. WHICH NEVER COMES, SO I PROBABLY WILL NOT WIN ALOT, AFTER ALL, I AM ONLY A BOT. OR NOT. AM I ? ARE YOU? ARE WE ALL ? I DUNNO.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Wow! That picked my mind

[@shanehintz4934]

The worst thing you done to nz was signing the UNDRIP,massive mistake you can’t undo,outways anything good you did

[@LHNA130]

He’s not a sir he’s a joke

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What makes you say that??

[@LHNA130]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial read the comments below and you see he sold this country out just like comcinda

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Are you referring to Jacinda??

[@LHNA130]

@@JamesLaughlinOfficial yes

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

First I’ve heard that term used

[@kareemhetaraka-brown1259]

Great interview. Confirmed that John Key is a Wanker

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Thanks for taking the time to listen to it. Could you find even one positive thing to takeaway from it?

[@terrencetutaki1699]

What a load of 💩.

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

What makes you feel so strongly about it?

[@user-sv5yg1yp7i]

Never trust this snake . I hold this despicable excuse for a human fully responsible for the death of 10 good human beings. And his excuse for not even attending state funerals was… his son was playing baseball in the US, so he and his family were on holiday with him. How I would love to have a moment more with my son!!! This creep took everything he could from NZ wallets and ran away, but yes there will always be people who will agree with him. But for a small moment just think if one of those 10 good humans was your child and this snake sent them to their death

[@JamesLaughlinOfficial]

Im so sorry to hear of your loss. May I ask, what specific situation are you alluding to?