Open mike 12/05/2022
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Daily review 11/05/2022
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Act’s scorched earth proposal
Act has publicly released its proposal to decimate the state should it have a say in the next Government. Its Real Change Alternative Budget may be wet dream inducing for Ayn Rand acolytes but for the rest of us the proposals should instill a deep sense of dread.
Early voting opens in Aussie election
The early voting polls have opened in Australia, so the election there is nigh. Reading on the election there has been interesting. The weirdness of marginal seats. The burgeoning dissatisfaction and probable deciding impact of Aussie women on this election result.
Open mike 11/05/2022
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Daily review 10/05/2022
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What If Roe v Wade is Really Reversed?
It is no mere hypothetical to inquire whether States, as soon as the reversal of Roe v Wade is confirmed, start to aggressively go after kinds of contraception.
Announcing New Zealand’s low carbon future
The climate crisis is no longer something that’s happening to someone else, somewhere else, at some point in the future. It’s happening to us. It’s happening here. It’s happening now. – James Shaw
Open mike 10/05/2022
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Daily review 09/05/2022
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So What Happens To Russia?
The commercial parts of Russia’s state will do very well with plenty of customers remaining for its oil and gas. It’s $3-$4 a litre 91 everyone. Everything else in Russia is ruined.
Paula Bennett’s rewriting of Pharmac history
Paula Bennett has forgotten history by advocating for a significant increase in spending on Pharmac while at the same time forgetting that under the National Government she was a senior member of Pharmac’s funding stagnated.
Open mike 09/05/2022
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Caption contest
Keep it seemly.
The politics of opposition to cycleways
Opposition to Auckland Council’s Cycling and Micromobility Programme Business Case appears to be motivated by the belief that plans to have more of the population walk and cycle instead of using cars will be unpopular. Overseas experience suggests that not only can these types of projects contribute significantly to sustainability but they can also be very popular.
Open mike 08/05/2022
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Open mike 07/05/2022
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Daily review 06/05/2022
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Open mike 06/05/2022
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Daily review 05/05/2022
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Open mike 05/05/2022
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Daily review 04/05/2022
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The end of Roe v Wade
America’s status as a potentially failed republic is growing stronger with the highest court of the land having a draft judgment leaked in an apparent attempt to shore up a conservative majority position on overturning abortion rights.
Open mike 04/05/2022
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine – an act of aggression
The invasion that began just over two months ago will have a profound impact on global politics for many years. The conflict is unlikely to end quickly and will take a toll on everyone involved.
Latest poll result – all steady but the Herald needs an English lesson
The latest Reid Research poll result has been released. Basically it reflects other polls that have been recently conducted. But the Herald have chosen to suggest it shows a dramatic change.
Daily review 03/05/2022
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Open mike 03/05/2022
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Daily review 02/05/2022
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XR protestors have stopped operations at a Southland coal mine
Go you beautiful people!
Open mike 02/05/2022
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India Rises
Why is India such a world player right now?
Open mike 01/05/2022
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National’s diversity problem
National’s short list of candidates for the Tauranga seat has been released. And it is clear that its gender and ethnic representation problems will be made worse after the selection process is completed.
Open mike 30/04/2022
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Daily review 29/04/2022
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