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The NZ Herald was so desperate for a good news angle to Key's humiliation at the Big Gay Out it used, without attribution, an Instagram post from a young woman, DavinaRuby. It appears to show the pervy PM reaching for her hair while grinning inanely.…
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In 2001 the United States attacked Afghanistan with the aim of removing the Taliban from power and destroying a base for militant Islamic terrorism (specifically, Al Qaeda, which had its own roots in the CIA funded and trained Afghan Mujahadeen). The Taliban were equipped mainly…
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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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This is a topic that has been the subject of many, many Standard posts which have complained about the the bias that New Zealand's media shows for the political right. But it is always good to have verification. Massey University academic Claire Robinson has analysed…
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' Turning up in a pink shirt did little to help John Key win over the crowds at yesterday's Big Gay Out where he was glitter-bombed on his way to the stage. Despite pleas from the event compere, John Key attracted vociferous boos and general abuse from…
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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 …