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Just reading an article about what has happened in the volcanic eruption in Indonesia that caused the Dec 22nd tsunami that killed 400+ people and displacement of more than 40,000. From the BBC(my italics):- Anak Krakatau: Indonesian volcano's dramatic collapse Researchers have examined satellite images…
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The ten most read on the Standard have now been decided. Interestingly only four of these posts were also on the ten most commented on posts. Tenth was Weka's post unpicking the Labour Youth camp sexual assault controversy. In it she urged everyone not to rush…
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The ten most commented posts of 2018 were ... Tenth with 339 comments was this post analysing how badly National wanted and needed Kiwibuild to fail. https://thestandard.org.nz/national-badly-wants-kiwibuild-to-crash/ Ninth was this post announcing the end of Bill English's parliamentary career. https://thestandard.org.nz/bill-is-gone-free-for-all-spectator-time/ Eighth was this post on…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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This post is a place for positive discussion of the future. This post is prompted by TS regular Robert Guyton who suggested we have a dedicated thread where “the way forward can be discussed, within parameters such as doable suggestions, successful examples, contributions from readers…
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Just upgraded to Wordpress 5.02. There were a couple of minor tweaks required on our site for old posts, but nothing earth shattering. The Gutenberg editor is off until I have a look at the effects on the theme and the old posts. However it…
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Tis Christmas time. When MPs and political commentators go on holiday, recharge their batteries and make plans for the next year. Unless your name is Matt King in which case you scour the papers for evidence of extreme left wing propaganda and then allege that…
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I recently scored a slot on Red Radio, Planet FM's regular slot for Labour Party sorts in Auckland. I have had a couple or three interviews myself and I believe it is an important medium to consider. If radio, particularly talk back radio, drives us…
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National frustrates me. For a collective of supposedly bright people who have been born to rule us they come up with some really dumb campaign ideas. Like their recent MOAR ROADS campaign. In a direct steal of the concept behind the film Three Billboards outside…
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Japan have withdrawn from the International Whaling Commission and will resume commercial whaling. Let's forget about what governments can do for the moment. What can we do about it? Sea Shepherd will be considering that question. Is vigilantism ever justified? Sea Shepherd have done many…
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It's going to be a strong year for democratic politics. Labor will be back in style in Australia. Indonesia will keep a President who is rational, non-extremist and competent. Jokowi you are pretty good. The largest elections in history - India - will probably shunt…
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This is the day to play. The day to remember what playing is. And does. If you're not reading this you have the right idea. If you've shut the tv off you'll go from bored to liberated inside 12 minutes. This is the day Toystory…
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It has been an interesting few weeks. The Clark and Thompson revelations are really disturbing. I do not know how many words you have to throw at the situation to accurately describe it. But this tweet is a start. https://twitter.com/DavidSlack/status/1075517998948003840 Yep the Government was using…
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MSM and blogsters are in an orgy of “rating” and marking politicians at the moment. It seems to be based on headlines, fuck ups or not fuck ups and what those inside the Beltway deemed news. It’s not new of course. Trans-Tasman sold its ratings…
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This post is a place for positive discussion of the future. This post is prompted by TS regular Robert Guyton who suggested we have a dedicated thread where “the way forward can be discussed, within parameters such as doable suggestions, successful examples, contributions from readers…
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Brexit doesn't happen, government in stasis drags economy down as fast as if it did happen. Labor comes to power in Australia, and starts furiously copying our policies. Smiling Australasian harmony breaks out. Trump and sons indicted. Still contests nomination. Republican meltdown. US govt ceases…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas 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 … And this post will be back some time in…
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By my estimation, the American century started at the end of World War 1. It's reached its end morally with the election of Donald Trump and financially with the ceaseless rise of the Asian economies from the 1960's onwards. It was a hell of a…
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Shit is going down. Police. Transport. Housing. MFAT. Christchurch. Health. Education Prime Minister does not sack Wally Haumaha, on advice of Solicitor General and Independent Police Authority, despite PM going all-out on pro women and anti bullying to get into power. Primary and secondary school…
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Open mike is your post. For announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Step up to the mike …
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas 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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Poor National. Christmas is just round the corner and it has another crisis to deal with. How does it respond to allegations that it was complicit in the use of Thompson and Clark by multiple crown entities during its last reign? Simple Simon had a shall…
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