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With the Presidential elections now in full and definitive swing, and a US naval ship likely to visit, we need also to get our own answer for a big question: in this century, what is America’s role in the world? The United States is still…
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This is my take on parts of the YouTube video "Kevin Anderson - Delivering on 2 deg C: evolution or revolution." According to wikipedia, Professor Kevin Anderson is: the Deputy Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research; holds a joint chair in Energy…
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National did their typical thing yesterday and belatedly and half-heartedly moved vaguely in the right direction when put under enough pressure; hoping to go just far enough to keep enough people on side. Raising the refugee quota to 1000 wasn't enough and it was good…
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National's Epsom charity project David Seymour reckons refugees should sign a "statement of commitment to New Zealand values", which, according to Seymour include freedom of speech, and respect for women and those of different sexualities. Leaving aside the obvious fact that telling people what they…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standarnistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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A press release from Amnesty International: Shameful and inhumane response to refugee quota Shameful and inhumane response to refugee quota, a stain on our country’s reputation Amnesty International says the announcement by Prime Minister John Key that New Zealand will not be increasing the refugee…
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Politics is always a struggle. It’s a contest of ideas, of values, of personalities, relationships and working partnerships. It can be tough and it can be nasty. Sometimes there’s manipulation, unseen influences and dishonesty. That’s true on the right and (whether or not we want…
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In June last year this "ONE News investigation" caused quite a stir: 'Ghost houses' hit Auckland renting market Ghost houses aren't haunted, but could prove to be the stuff of nightmares for would-be renters in Auckland's overheating housing market. A ONE News investigation has revealed…
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Coverage and image from The Guardian - extracts in chronological order. What we know so far A shooting at a LGBT nightclub in Orlando has killed about 20 people and sent 42 to the hospital, after Florida police and Swat teams ended a hostage situation…
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Bernard Hickey in The Herald is essential reading this morning: Bernard Hickey: We need doctors, not bar staff In all the hullaballoo this week about New Zealand's record high migration, a strange fact has emerged. The number of approvals for permanent residence has fallen from…
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Key's visit to Fiji was a flop in every respect: Key's Fiji visit a 'disaster': Labour ... At a state banquet, Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama criticised the New Zealand media and defended his banning of some journalists from Fiji, claiming they dispensed with facts.…
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Imagine a country where the political divide is over whether to ban fracking outright or to be opposed to fracking but have a moratorium first in order to gather more evidence. The SNP brought in a moratorium on fracking in January 2015. The vote last…
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Good piece by Jo Moir on Stuff this morning, about National's train-wreck week: Cabinet Ministers tipped as possible PM successors derail over homelessness and police Two ministers touted as heir apparent to John Key did themselves no favours this week, derailing spectacularly. Not just a…
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Elizabeth Warren, who is positioning herself as Clinton's potential VP, rips in to The Donald (and the Republicans) in a speech to the American Constitution Society (ACS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzLMf6QGONQ If you have the stomach for it, you could check out The Donald himself in this amazing…
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She is the Minister of Social Housing, an associate Minister of Finance, a potential replacement for John Key and weirdly the Minister for Open Government. But she is nowhere to be seen and refuses to be interviewed. Where is Paula? She came to Auckland and met…
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The Crosby Textor rule book has so far worked well for National. The elements are now clear. Poll and focus group as much as possible. Decide what lines will work on the middle part of the electorate to retain their attention and support. Roll out John…
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Despite Key's barnstorming 2007 speech on the housing affordability crisis, National these days prefer to deny that it exists. Apparently fed up with waiting for the government to take action, banks are moving to reduce their risk and limit foreign buyers. The Reserve Bank yesterday:…
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In a few months, the two most important leadership roles on earth could be held by women, Helen Clark and Hillary Clinton. How cool is that? We've come a long way, world! Leaving aside feelings toward either, it really is just great that this could…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standarnistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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Former Secretary for Labor for Bill Clinton and heavyweight democrat Robert Reich has posted an open letter to Bernie Sanders on Facebook. From US uncut: The only thing I can think of doing this morning is to write a public note to my friend, Bernie…
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Let's fix that headline: Bennett too embarrassed to visit marae . She told reporters at Parliament that the Government was considering giving the marae more funding on top of $10,000 already donated by Te Puni Kokiri. "I've discussed it with officials and we are just…
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Lies Ahh remember this? John Key: Homeless don't want help The Government has this week sent its flying squads into Auckland to battle the hidden homeless crisis, but says those living in cars simply don't want help. The squads were formed after The Nation revealed…
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