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Originally posted at Boots Theory. There’s been a bit of a kerfuffle about the “political centre” in the last week or so, particularly due to the fact that Andrew Little denied its existence, instead talking about the “middle”. The thing is, he’s correct. The notion…
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John Oliver excellent as always - this time on the difference in scandal quality between Clinton & Trump. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Lfd1aB9YI
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Today's front page of the Guardian (UK edition) carries a headline on Syria where, yet again, allegations are reported as facts, and yet another video from the White Helmets' is propagated. This time we are to be moved and outraged as a medic and a…
International making shit up Media Syria the praiseworthy and the pitiful war
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I went for “effective” which is more neutral than “best” or “worst”. Key general test was: did they change New Zealand for the good? It needed doing. RANK: 1 Peter Fraser PM 1940 – 1949 Massive nationwide leadership and mobilization through World War 2. Instrumental…
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