This National-led Government is the best mis-manager of the economy
When the coalition is treating the economy as a game, are they having fun?
anger
Why Changing the Government Should Be Enough
Outrage is easy. Outrage feels righteous. But outrage without discipline destroys the very people it claims to save.
If we want transformation that endures, we must build it brick by brick. Or watch it burn, again.
The Power of Anger
Anger can be a great catalyst for change if used wisely.
“We are never asking for it”
Solidarity with Madeline Anello Kitzmiller.
Anger and compassion
It seems that a man set himself on fire in parliament grounds today.
Signals
The politics of the Grenfell Tower fire.
What – you mean – the lefties were right?
Inequality, poverty, the rise of the working poor – people are pissed. Lefties have been saying it for a long time, but now Serious Market People can see it too.
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.
The politics of dumb anger
There are some pretty depressing political trends going on.
Economic anger and political madness
History clearly shows us that when people are economically stressed they turn to extreme action and extreme leaders. Economist Jared Bernstein argues that the Trump ascendancy is another example of this.
Dunedin climate consultation meeting
“It was an emotional meeting and I felt in turns angry, frustrated, helpless, very sad, and disillusioned. I also felt privileged to be in the company of so many knowledgeable, passionate people.”