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The (gradual?) decline of American empire
No empire lasts for more than a handful of centuries. Most, far less. Think French, Spanish, Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, British. The concept of the United States as an empire in decline is neither new nor novel. I first came across the idea via Dmitry Orlov's unique…
colonialism defence Globalisation International kremlinology leadership Spying us politics war
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Launch of New Zealand’s largest private sector trade union
From the EPMU Next week marks an historic moment for the union movement in New Zealand, with the launch of the new union formed from the merger of the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union and the Service and Food Workers’ Union. The new union’s name…
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As expected, TPPA gives a peanut return
In 15 to 25 years, the expected tariff reduction return to NZ will be (summarized by kiwiblog) The Beehive site has some details on the deal. The savings on tariffs, once full implemented by sector are: Dairy $102 million Meat $72 million Fruit and vegetables $26 million Other agriculture…
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TPPA agreement reached
The deal has been done. We are told that it is the best thing since sliced bread although we are not allowed to know the details. Tobacco companies will not be allowed to use the investor state resolution procedure which is a good thing. All…
business capitalism Economy International john key Minister for International Embarrassment national national/act government same old national us politics
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Open mike 06/10/2015
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Daily Review 05/10/2015
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WINZ dysfunctional
I guess it's not exactly news that WINZ is dysfunctional, but its interesting to have some actual data on one of the symptoms: Complaints about Work and Income up almost 30 per cent under National Since National took office in 2008 the number of complaints…
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Hekia has gone rogue
Jo Moir at Stuff has asked if Hekia Parata has gone rogue in announcing a change of the education funding formula. I am surprised she had to ask. The answer must be a resounding "yes". She did not sneak the announcement out. She went to…
education Hekia parata national Politics same old national schools
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TPPA deal close?
There are media reports suggesting that the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement may be imminent. Vehicle issues have been resolved. Issues concerning pharmaceuticals still remain with New Zealand being strangely silent. From Jo Moir in Stuff: The issue has pitted the United States,…
Economy Globalisation International john key national Politics same old national slippery trade
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Exxon knew
I guess this shouldn't really surprise anyone: Exxon: The Road Not Taken Exxon's Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuels' Role in Global Warming Decades Ago Top executives were warned of possible catastrophe from greenhouse effect, then led efforts to block solutions. At a meeting in Exxon…
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Open mike 05/10/2015
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