If this is the level of engagement we are now producing, then the real lesson being taught in that classroom is not about religion, or war, or ethics. It is that some ideas can simply be waved away. And that is a lesson no education system can afford to teach.
Our culture – Can they learn from Australia or the UK?
China’s decision to sanction New Zealand MPs for visiting Taiwan is outrageous, yet how New Zealand’s parliament and political leadership responds will be even more insightful and important.
Staunchly nationalist Catholic country poised to meet the same fate as Spain and Ireland.
They love democracy… they just can’t seem to do the very thing that democracy depends on, i.e., count the votes. Or at least count the votes that living, breathing, verified US citizens actually fill out.
I suggest Mayor Schollum is being disingenuous at the least and devious at worst. I think she is using ‘expert financial advice’ as a smokescreen for her real agenda.
Chris Penk asked for a conversation. The adult answer is to have one.
I sure hope the thing is a hoax. Because any of the other explanations reveal what kind of country we have become: censored, submissive, and self-centered. And these poor bridesmaids are left to themselves.
Fascism’s face may no longer feature a posturing Mussolini or raging Hitler, but its spirit festers, in different guises but with more perfect weapons, all to the detriment of what is left of liberal civilization.
The origins of this lie with a politicised, activist police senior management.
