Open Mike 04/03/2018
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Doofus of the week – March 3, 2018
David Seymour has created history by being the first person to win two doofuses of the week awards for blatant misogyny and disrespecting young kiwis who this week won olympic medals.
NRT: Past time to end fossil fuel exploration
“The foreign shareholders in that toxic industry will kick and scream, but its basicly them or the planet – and if we want to save the world and keep our own coastal cities above water, they have to go.”
Open Mike 03/03/2018
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Daily Review 02/03/2018
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Break Up Social Media Itself
It is time to regulate the power of cyber criminals and cyber monopolies.
Genter and Davidson
The Green female co-leader candidates did a Q and A last night with Stuff political reporter Henry Cooke. They covered a range of topics, including the Budget Responsibility Rules. The interview gives good insight into how the Green Party works and where they are headed, as well as into the two candidates themselves.
Open Mike 02/03/2018
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Daily Review 01/03/2018
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Some Trash.
Being anti-plastic is all the rage these days. How might business respond?
Jacinda 3, Simon 0
Avid watchers of Simon Bridges’ regular breakfast television appearances debating Jacinda Ardern when they were both relatively junior MPs will recall that 9 […]
Golriz Ghahraman in the House on the TPPA
“As Greens, what’s particularly chilling to us is that we know elsewhere in the world where ISDS clauses have been accessed to sue Governments, corporates have used them to stop environmental protection.” … “The Indonesian environmental Minister had to admit, ‘If we shut them down, they will need compensation and Indonesia can’t afford it.’ That is chilling.”
Open Mike 01/03/2018
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Daily Review 28/02/2018
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Bridges burnt in media reviews
It’s pretty grim reading for the new Nat leader this morning. Pundits reckon he has no show in 2020.
Our Reserve Bank
There is a case for the Reserve Bank to be eradicated, or at least major changes made to its structure.
Arctic monkey wrenching
“This is more than just a temperature anomaly. It is an off-the-scale event. Why is the Arctic meltdown not headline news in every paper?” – George Monbiot
If someone said hey, your house is going to burn down, we don’t know if it’s in the next hour or next week, what would you do?
Open Mike 28/02/2018
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Daily Review 27/02/2018
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Right wing activists are not happy Bridges is leader
The initial response from right wingers online to the news that National’s new leader is Simon Bridges is a big meh.
National’s new leader is …
The new leader of the National Party has been announced. It is Simon Bridges with Paula Bennett remaining as deputy.
Who will the new leader of the National Party be?
Today we will find out if National is taking a step backwards. Or two steps backwards.
Respecting our Rights and the New Zealand Constitution
The Minister of Justice and the Prime Minister teased a little bit of constitutional change yesterday. Let’s look at what that could actually mean, and how it could upon up old laws for review by Parliament.
Open Mike 27/02/2018
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Daily Review 26/02/2018
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Facebook Bullshit
A very cursory glance at Facebook, Palantir Technologies, Cambridge Analytica, AggregateIQ, click bait, targeted ads…and what the hell is the FBI playing at?
Auckland Rail Industrial Action
RMTU members are working to rule to oppose Auckland Transport and Transdev’s attempts to weaken security arrangements on Auckland’s trains.
Damien Grant thinks National is stuffed
Damien Grant thinks that National is a relic and should fracture into libertarian and conservative parties.
Open Mike 26/02/2018
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Why does Criminal Justice have to be so politicised?
Judith Collins has indicated that the chances of a mature debate about Criminal Justice are slim.
Open Mike 25/02/2018
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Special laws for rich people
Queenstown Lake District Council wants to protect the uber wealthy from Labour’s new overseas house buying ban.
Doofus of the week – David Seymour
Hot on the heels on the news that he is going to spend valuable time dancing with the stars David Seymour has engaged […]
Little proposes radical shake up of the Criminal Justice system
Andrew Little has called for a complete change the way criminal justice works. But National’s initial response suggests that the prospects of a mature discussion on the issue are slim.
Joyce stands down as National struggles to find new leader *
* in Australia.
Open Mike 24/02/2018
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