Hone on the 'bear pit'

I am quick to criticise Hone Harawira and he gives me plenty to criticise but just now I want to compliment him. The Maori Party are proving a party can get plenty of attention without yelling. This is from a speech about leadership he is delivering at Victoria University today;

Tikanga and kaupapa guide our behaviour

When the idiots in parliament start shouting and hurling abuse at one another, the Maori Party does not get involved. Speaking on marae, is a great lesson for speaking in the House.

When others speak, we are silent. When we stand to speak we do so with as much preparation as possible, and we speak clearly and strongly about the issues as we see them. And both parties notice.