Luxon thinks helping poor people is Bottom Feeding
Chris Luxon has admitted in National media that provision of assistance to the poor is “bottom feeding”.
Crisis, What Crisis?
There is only so much New Zealand and its government can do to soften the blows of the instability that are besetting the world. And the problem is without dramatic change New Zealand will remain one of the most car-addicted, petrol reliant societies on earth for several decades to come.
The right to protest Christchurch version
Christchurch Council has billed Destiny Church for traffic management fees relating to recent protests. For once I am firmly if reluctantly on the side of Destiny Church. Exercising the right to protest should not attract Council bills.
Open mike 22/03/2022
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Daily review 21/03/2022
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National’s politicisation of Covid over the past two years
A slightly deeper review of National’s response to the Covid epidemic over the past two years. The overwhelming impression is that they have always complained about supposed Government incompetence in handling the pandemic and have always argued for the loosening of restrictions no matter how justifiable.
Climate Action Mondays
It’s time to act as if our lives depend on it.
Open mike 21/03/2022
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Who Pays the Price of Sanctions
New Zealand’s sanctions on Russia have not stopped the war in Ukraine. They may have made our parliamentarians feel better, and Tony Blinken was quick to congratulate us on falling into line with the US “high-impact sanctions.” The language is combative, but the evidence shows sanctions do not work. They can have significant blow-back effects, particularly if not combined with effective diplomacy.
Open mike 20/03/2022
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Open mike 19/03/2022
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Daily review 18/03/2022
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Why Sweden is changing its gender transition policy for children and young people
In the last couple of weeks, Sweden has joined a small, but growing number of countries that have changed their policies regarding medical gender transition for children.
Open mike 18/03/2022
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Daily review 17/03/2022
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The difference between Labour and National
There has been the occasional criticism of Labour for not achieving enough progressive change by people who then propose supporting National. What are they thinking?
Pick a side
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelinsky has made a direct appeal broadcast to the United States Congress. That will sort out the Putin supporters from the rest. And with climate change beckoning it is time to pick a side.
Open mike 17/03/2022
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Daily review 16/03/2022
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The Tauranga by election
By elections are at the best of times dramatic events. Given current circumstances and a well funded although deeply unpopular anti vaccine movement and the likely candidacy of Winston Peters the Tauranga by election is likely to be a circus.
Open mike 16/03/2022
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Daily review 15/03/2022
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See you later Simon
Simon Bridges has just announced that he is retiring from politics.
The world in 6 months
In six months time the world could be in a very precarious position.
The empire strikes back
Labour’s announcement of a temporary reduction in fuel excise duties and a halving of public transport fares ups the ante on the debate on how to alleviate hardship caused by overseas induced inflation.
Open mike 15/03/2022
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Daily review 14/03/2022
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Open mike 14/03/2022
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National’s advice to the poor – you are on your own
To help the poorest amongst us during the current times of International hyper inflation National has come up with a list of tips to help them. But no money.
Open mike 13/03/2022
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Open mike 12/03/2022
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Daily review 11/03/2022
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“Labour… stop playing by this tired, neoliberal playbook”
Chloe Swarbrick, the cost of living crisis, and what the economy is for.
Open mike 11/03/2022
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The latest poll
National/Act (47%) would beat Labour/Greens (46%) if there were an election held tomorrow, according to the latest One News Kantar poll.
Daily review 10/03/2022
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