Borexit; Now it’s Just Getting Weird.
Boris Johnson has sensationally quit the race to lead the UK Tory Party. And Jeremy Corbyn has had a worse day than usual. Where will it all end?
Open mike 01/07/2016
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1/3 of Nobel Laureates say Greenpeace is “anti-science”, must now embrace GMOs
Unless you are scaremongering and “anti-science” you should embrace GMO foods. Say 107 Nobel Laureates.
Daily Review 30/06/2016
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This is why we need a living wage
It is tragic that a family working 80 hours a week cannot make ends meet.
A bit wet lately
Give it a rest Newshub
After their ridiculous Andrew Little witch-hunt blew up in their faces yesterday, Newshub still can’t let it go. Sad.
Istanbul airport bombing
Condolences to all family and friends of the victims.
Parental leave – did English know or care what he was vetoing?
Bill English didn’t know the cost of the parental leave bill that he vetoed on the grounds of cost, and he didn’t care enough about it to speak to the matter in Parliament last night.
Open mike 30/06/2016
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Spot the Plot
The attempt to oust Corbyn was orchestrated by Portland Communications, blown up by a fake Gay Pride heckle, supported by the UK Fabian Society, and predicted in the Telegraph. It’s definitely a plot, but will it work?
Daily Review 29/06/2016
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John Key must apologise
Patrick Gower is off on one of his typical personal crusades against Labour again today: Andrew Little must apologise to John Shewan. Dita DeBoni has the perfect reply. Update: Patrick Gower must apologise…
Chilcot, Corbyn and the UK Labour Party caucus.
Three dots.
Updated
Suck-up economics proceeding as planned – rich getting richer
Inequality in NZ is the worst it’s been in a decade. Key’s response is pathetic. We need to vote to end suck-up economics. We need to be a better country than this.
Muppet of the month
The UK Labour Party caucus provided some tough competition but for utter hypocricy UKIP leader Nigel Farage is clearly the political muppet of the month.
A Socialist perspective on Brexit, the European Union and the coup on Corbyn
Details of a public forum to be run tomorrrow evening by Socialist Aotearoa to discuss Brexit, a Marxist critique of the European Union, and the very British coup against Jeremy Corbyn.
Open mike 29/06/2016
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Daily Review 28/06/2016
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NRT: A coincidence, I’m sure
I/S at No Right Turn writes on the early “resignation” of Ombudsman Ron Paterson – following his highly critical report on the Rebstock “inquiry”.
It’s a Side-show, “Bob”.
From the circus that never leaves town.
From barking mad to common sense in one easy U turn
April Key said our foreign trusts had full disclosure and proposals to increase transparency were “barking mad”. June Key is going to implement “sensible and well-reasoned” proposals to increase disclosure and transparency.
The good ones get it
A recent interview with Barack Obama displayed an understanding of the problems offered by globalisation but also understands the complex relationship between trade, elites, workers, and redistribution.
Open mike 28/06/2016
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Daily Review 27/06/2016
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Panama papers – Shewan inquiry – our rules are inadequate
There were many who were concerned that John Shewan was not a good choice for an inquiry into NZ’s tax haven system. Seems we owe Shewan an apology, as initial reaction suggests that he has done a good job.
Lessons from Brexit
Reposted from Boots Theory with some updates requested by the author
Who is knifing Nat MP Paul Foster-Bell?
Foster-Bell seems to be a cross between Aaron Gilmore (vanity), Todd Barclay (people skills) and Bill English (high on the hog). No surprises there then, Nat MP, ho hum. The more interesting question is – who is out to knife him? Two hits in two days?
Remembering our personal political power
Even in times of upheaval there are things we can do. Here are 11 post-Brexit ways to act right now.
The hills are alive …
Does Brexit present us with the opportunity to create a better world?
Political carnage in England
Deep divisions in both Labour and the Conservatives and a possible breakup of the UK. Interesting times.
Open mike 27/06/2016
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Corbyn Coup; Hilary Benn is Sacked for Disloyalty
Jeremy Corbyn is fighting back against those plotting to force his resignation. But is it too little too late?
Bill English unaware that GST is a tax shock!
Is it true that 40 percent of us pay no tax? Why, no, no it isn’t.
Brexit remorse
Should a referendum be binding when the promises that secured the result are immediately dumped?
Open mike 26/06/2016
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