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An oldie but a goodie opinion piece on David Cameron by Guardian columnist Charlie Booker. It was written three years ago, but arguably more relevant now with Cameron poised to take 10 Downing St. Also, one can't but help make comparisons with John Key. Enjoy!…
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Comment from an international expert reported in The Herald today reminded me that National Standards aren't the only ideologically driven folly that Tolley is forcing down the throats of schools. She's also doing her bit to contribute to a major health problem: Professor James said…
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Remember back in 2007 when Gerry Brownlee took some really bad PR advice and unfathomably released a video entitled "Sexy Coal"? It was bound to come back and bite him; it's the 21st century after all. What's particularly salacious is that Lucy Lawless is doing…
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The other day, Chris Finlayson described himself as a Pollyanna - it's an American term (of derision) for someone who sees everything as positive, ignoring unhappy realities. I couldn't help but think of that listening to Morning Report's coverage this morning of the last Foreshore…
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These farmers. They've got a good scam going, eh? Got us paying for their greenhouse emissions. Bludgers. Get to put all their untreated sh*t in our rivers for free. Bludgers. When a council won't give them more free water, they get their corrupt government to…
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