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John Black

10 Hīkoi I’d Like to See

10 Hīkoi I’d Like to See

The right to protest is a virtue of our political system and hīkoi are a peculiarly New Zealand variation. I’d just like to recommend that Māori, rather than wasting such efforts on a dead-on-arrival parliamentary bill, save it for things that really matter…   

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Making It All About Trump

Making It All About Trump

No doubt as the more well-to-do streets of America witness an epidemic of lefty head explosions, amongst the ranting and wailing a question may be discerned: ‘What did we do wrong?’ You made it all about Trump.

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They Are Useful Idiots and Bloody Fools

They Are Useful Idiots and Bloody Fools

The actions of the useful idiots cannot be excused by their blood or religious ties. They act out of ignorance or, worse, a mob mentality that abdicates moral or political decision-making to whatever will get them the most likes on social media.

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The Enemies of David Seymour

The Enemies of David Seymour

He remains pleasant and grins cheerfully as they call him a racist white supremacist and baby murderer to his face. This makes them hate him even more. It’s an excellent strategy.

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The Good and Bad Pop Stars

The Good and Bad Pop Stars

Add to this their working-class roots and their lack of interest in ‘issues’ that stars like Swift profess to care about and the reason for Oasis’ pariah status becomes clear.

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