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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BREXIT: where it was won and lost
Scotland, Northern Ireland and London voted to stay in the EU. Every other region voted BREXIT. The Midlands and Yorkshire overwhelmingly so.
Muppets move against Corbyn
The brains trust in the UK Labour Party caucus are planning to deal with the chaos caused by the brexit vote on the United Kingdom and particularly the Conservative Party by trying to cause chaos within the UK Labour Party by a leadership challenge.
Speaking of inequality…
“Poverty NZ’s ‘new normal’ – report”. “Food bank pantries bare, emergency food grant dropping – report”. “NZ egalitarian? That’s a pretty little lie”. Hello – National supporters – where do you think this is going to end?
Snakes and ladders
Yesterday was a big day for both UK and US politics. Brexit revealed the political consequences of social inequality. Meanwhile in America the Trump Train is derailing.
Open mike 25/06/2016
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Brexit: Cameron Resigns
Top Tory David Cameron has resigned in the wake of the Brexit vote. The buffoon Boris Johnson is tipped to take over at No 10 Downing St.
Daily Review 24/06/2016
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No accountability under Key
Rebstock’s report into into leaks from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been absolutely torn apart by the Ombudsman, with multiple serious flaws identified. This morning Key expressed his continuing confidence in Rebstock. Of course.
Should I stay or should I go?
Brexit or bremain whatever happens today the United Kingdom will never be the same.
Brexit or Bremain
Britain is in its final hours of voting in the historic and contentious EU referendum. Will it be Brexit or Bremain? Update: Brexit it is.
Open mike 24/06/2016
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Daily Review 23/06/2016
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The Herald says you don’t want a pay rise
You might be surprised to learn this, but you don’t want a pay rise.
Four personal stories
From the “Brighter Future”, four personal stories published recently are all well worth reading.
GPS
GPS may offer the perfect way to enforce a fuel tax but how do we feel about the Government knowing where we are and where we are heading every minute of the day?
Panama papers: investors were advised how to avoid Government disclosure obligations
Doubt has been cast on the utility of John Key’s claim that New Zealand is not a tax haven because there are disclosure treaties with the revelation that Mossack Fonseca’s primary New Zealand agent instructed clients to avoid investing in those countries.
Open mike 23/06/2016
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Stopping the clock
John Key’s refused to stop the clock on Kiwi workers losing a million dollars a day. That’s a mistake.
A Tale of Two Droughts
Climate change is now causing extreme dry weather events and is increasingly blamed for water shortages. But what we are doing on the ground has just as much influence on our experience of drought. As New Zealand farmers call for drought relief this winter, it’s time we looked at how we manage land and water, and the critical role this plays in whether humans can live with variable rainfall in the age of climate change. Here’s a stellar example from India.
Daily Review 22/06/2016
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