Daily Review 09/05/2018
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Carmel Sepuloni respect
It is great that we have a Minister of Social Development who actually has empathy for poor New Zealanders, as shown by her treatment of dog whistle questions in Parliament today.
Rogue Nation(s)
Just some thoughts that kind of meandered down to the ocean.
Algorithms are threatening our democracy
Algorithms are a form of fascism – yet a fascism from data manipulation rather than from the state. Are they a threat to our democracy?
Trump trashes Iranian Nuclear deal because he can
Donald Trump has torn up a deal between the US and Iran that provided for limitation of its nuclear programme and prevented it from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Open Mike 09/05/2018
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Daily Review 08/05/2018
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Should MPs also be subject to sanctions when they don’t do their job?
National MPs have without notice refused to turn up to the House Committee of Parliament. Should they have their pay docked?
Is Karl Marx dead?
2018 marks several anniversaries of Karl Marx whose significance for the critique of capitalist society is hard to diminish. But what now for his beliefs?
Dunedin Hospital
Yes, Dunedin needs a new hospital, but…
Open Mike 08/05/2018
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Daily Review 07/05/2018
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The strange and unusual National Campaign Launch for the Northcote by election
Dan Bidois has formally launched his campaign by blaming Auckland Council for the last Government’s shortcomings, and opposing the regional fuel tax while at the same time insisting that if there is intensification then it needs to be paid for.
English Council Elections
By Nick Kelly – Upper Hutt boy in London.
Australia and New Zealand budget days
Isn’t it time we at least synchronized the New Zealand budget with the Australian budget?
Open Mike 07/05/2018
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The election year party donations returns
The election year donation returns have been released and show a surge of donations for Labour but National still well ahead.
A Great Business Opportunity
410 ppm. And rising.
Open Mike 06/05/2018
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Nearly time for the Bionic Beaver
Like everyone these days, I live in a range of widespread cultures. There are always interesting shock effects when one culture runs into another. Like the Bionic Beaver…
Media Sprays and Leaves.
Fed up of being fed bullshit just so your opinions can be nurtured for harvesting? I am.
Everyone applauds Labour’s homelessness plan … except National
Labour’s announcement of $100 million spending on homelessness has attracted praise from everyone, except National.
Does this royal wedding mean anything?
Royal marriages have changed dramatically over the years. Now politicians are not invited to the wedding ceremony.
Open Mike 05/05/2018
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Daily Review 04/05/2018
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The Centre, the Left and UK local elections
Thoughts on a resurgent left and a collapsing centre.
So there was sewage leaking into Middlemore hospital’s walls
In further horror news about our health system the leaks of sewage into the walls of Middlemore Hospital has been confirmed and its discovery occurred in 2010. And in 2015 the chair of cash strapped Canterbury DHB signed a Ministry of Health drafted letter saying it did not need further funding despite an urgent need for further funds.
Open Mike 04/05/2018
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Daily Review 03/05/2018
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The real conspiracy facing New Zealand
Rhys Darby has discovered the real conspiracy facing New Zealand by judicious use of the Internet. And Clarke Gayford does not feature.
Trumping Obama?
A post on big boy’s scouting medals.
Open Mike 03/05/2018
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Daily Review 02/05/2018
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National wants to add to Auckland’s gridlock
National has promised to overturn Auckland’s Regional Fuel Tax. But has no proposal for how the funding will be replaced.
Police scotches dirty politics rumours about Clarke Gayford
The police have publicly scotched rumours that have been circulating about Clarke Gayford by saying that Gayford is not and has not been the subject of any police inquiry and has not been charged in relation to any matter.
The Australian banking system review
The review into Australia’s banking system really matters to New Zealand and is doing New Zealand an almighty good service.