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Rather than start facebook groups and make complaints to TVNZ or the BSA about Paul Henry, someone has decided to hit them where they really hurt: in their back pockets. Good. Expressions of outrage do nothing but generate media for this little sh*t and confirm…
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The latest Roy Morgan shows no statistically significant changes. National at 53.5% (up 2), Labour at 30.5% (down 1.5), and the Green at 7% (up 0.5). Only a third of polling period was after Goff's nationhood speech, so any possible effects likely won't show up till…
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Key wouldn't say why he fired Worth, claiming he feared contaminating a police investigation. But he will trample all over a police investigation by saying they shouldn't prosecute Harawira*. Credibility - fail. *They shouldn't. OK for me to say that. I'm not PM.
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Helmetless Hone: Keen to continue the Hone Harawira saga, One News reported that complaints had been laid over Harawira not wearing a helmet when he rode the motorcycle of a visiting anti-violence campaigner on Parliament's forecourt. I hope the Police have better things to do…
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Governments use statistical tricks to lower the official unemployment rate. This fun video shows how many jobless people get swept under the carpet. It's not that the statisticians aren't aware of the jobless. In the US, they use different definitions of unemployment. 'U-3', the official…
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Yesterday 56 newspapers in 45 countries published a "global editorial" - the same joint statement - most of them on their front page. This is an unprecedented step in the face of a profound emergency. You can find a list of the papers (with links…
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Following on from our report earlier this year about ideal places for libertarians to go, it appears that we are now seeing capitalism in its wonderful Ayn Rand style libertarian idealized form. Somali 'maritime companies" have setup a stock exchange to help incubate free enterprise…
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John Key is still claiming credit for the drop in the number of people on the unemployment benefit that occurs every October and November due to seasonal jobs that disappear after Christmas. In his press conference today Key said that the number of people…
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When first writing about my thoughts on Phil Goff's speech little did I realise that it was turning into an ongoing issue! Perhaps some closer consideration should have been given to the 'internal communication' - the speech now appears as a stand-alone issue (although maybe…
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In a sure sign the silly season is upon us, the Trans-Tasman has released its annual MP ratings. Considering the writers of the Trans-Tasman are rabid rightwingers who view John Key as the second-coming, it's hardly a surprise that Nats get high scores and the…
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The Brash Report was supposed to tell us how to catch up to Aussie, as per Key's promise. It was just the same old ideas. No real analysis. A radical plan with no evidence it would work. It became, perhaps as always intended, just a…
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Sarah Palin supporters, in their own words. Ok, it's a cheap shot - I'm pretty sure you could eventually compile similar inane footage from the supporters almost any major political figure or party. But hey - never let it be said that I'm above cheap…
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All the arguments in one handy location - thank you Rod Oram, who in his SSTimes column says: ...All it [the report] can say is: we're not sure what the problems are or what we can do about them. But much lower taxes, government spending…
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Newly uncovered correspondence between Melissa Lee and NZ on Air shows that she and her leader, John Key, seriously misled the media, the house and the public over the issue of her company's misappropriation of $80,000 of NZ on Air funds. Documents obtained by The…
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Got too much stuff? Know people with too much stuff? Do something different for your friends and family this Christmas. Instead of giving them a gift, give a gift in their name. Give a goat. Or a water pump. Or a pair of sandals. Or…
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Depressing reading in this piece by George Monbiot on Canada: So here I am, watching the astonishing spectacle of a beautiful, cultured nation turning itself into a corrupt petro-state. Canada is slipping down the development ladder, retreating from a complex, diverse economy towards dependence on…
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I did some small interface changes on Friday morning. The main effect was to widen the page from 950 pixels to 1024 pixels to allow for a wider sidebars and central content. I also cleaned up the header graphic a bit. Consequently I've just increased…
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Alister Barry's other classic documentary on the effects of the Right's neoliberal revolution on every day New Zealanders, In a Land of Plenty, is also now online thanks to NZ On Screen. Check it out below:
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The Government, stung by criticism of its inept education policies, is trying to silence teachers. Their plan is to make teachers, principals, and Board of Trustee members subject to the public service code of conduct. The, which currently applies only to people in the core…
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[Post reproduced with permission from No Right Turn] This is a picture of the north-western part of Mount Aspiring National Park, which the government wants to dig up. There's a full album here. As can be seen, it is a rather distinctive area, flowing from…
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Some dude sent me this from the awful Trans-Tasman: "More than five months after Richard Worth resigned as a minister and quit Parliament amid a sex scandal, police have closed their file and decided he won't face any charges. A complaint laid by a Korean…
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According to Vernon Small: Labour leader Phil Goff will be asked to explain his controversial "nationhood" speech at next week's party caucus meeting. Discontent, especially on the Left of the party, has centred around Mr Goff's comments on the foreshore and seabed policy. Insiders say…
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So John Key has finally dropped his veils* and is going to Copenhagen. Well, Rob Emmerson correctly predicted how the ineffectual Emissions Trading Scheme amendments by NACT did wind up. Taxpayers pay almost all of the cost, our kids pay even more, and polluters have…
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Jon Stewart covers developments in the science around making meat without raising and killing an animal. Jon has a laugh of course but this is actually really exciting stuff. I've been following the developing science around this for a while. The upsides are huge. You…
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Tomorrow Saturday it's the Planet A Concert and March (the concert to be webcast live): In Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, you'll be able to march, dance, listen to speakers, sing, and jump on bouncy castles in support of a good outcome in Copenhagen. From a…