Bragging
Over the course of these blogging years I’ve made three predictions which drew respectively sceptism with two and puzzlement with the third.
Reproduced with permission
Willis Is Sitting on a Fiscal Hole
She’s conjured figures in Budget 2024 that contradict Treasury’s long-term fiscal forecasts.
Nothing Worth Doing Is Easy
Grow your own food, treat your own health and raise your own children. That’s hard, really hard, but nothing worth doing is easy.
Trudeau Dances While Montreal Burns
Why is it so hard for politicians and media to call out violence when initiated by certain groups? Plus a few observations on the ongoing hypocrisy of some New Zealand sportspeople.
Why the Great Depression Lasted So Long
Discover more about the policies that shaped a decade of hardship – and the lessons they hold for today.
Folks Armed With Fun for Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving menu isn’t the only conversation starter. Add in North Korea posturing against the US and the battle in the halls of Congress over bathroom rights and the kitchen table discussion just got interesting.
Members of ‘Bali 9’ Set for Repatriation
The initial report of the expected release, with confirmation from the Indonesian government, appeared to catch the Australian Government on the hop.
Petition for New Election Surges to 1.4m
The overwhelming response has triggered a Westminster Hall debate, though there is little chance of a new election being called.
The Case for an Offensive Strategy
The Houthi threat warrants serious attention because the group undermines the principle of freedom of navigation, a cornerstone of global stability.
Australia Drops Plans for Fines
The opposition has slammed a bill that envisaged hefty penalties for social media platforms as an attempt to suppress free speech.
It Continues to Increase
Violence towards Christians is escalating. It’s not only in Europe and not only physical assaults.
Mr Prime Minister: Lead, God Dammit
Address the nation in this time of crisis. Tell us: are there treaty principles? If so, are they part of NZ’s Constitution?
This Is a Sharp Departure in Child Poverty Approach
Jacinda Ardern would never, ever have spoken those words.
From Magna Carta to Empire
By reawakening the commitment to individual rights, due process, and accountable governance, society can reclaim its identity rooted in freedom and justice.
Trump’s Energy Secretary Wright: The Cartel’s Nightmare
At the DOE, Mr Wright can help make way for more oil and gas pipelines. These and other steps can reestablish Mr Trump’s vision of American energy dominance.
Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s New AG Pick
Pam Bondi: All the Trump loyalty, none of the Gaetz scandal.