To Really Understand What Socialism Is
Wealth only has long-term value when it is combined with the entrepreneur’s knowledge, skills, time, risk-taking, and co-ordination.
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The 80th Anniversary Victory Parade
These ominous developments must be addressed sooner rather than later.
The West Declares Support for Palestine
But what does that mean for Israel and the world?
On C S Lewis
If all NZ children could – and would – read the seven books of the Chronicles of Narnia... it would be hard to say we have a literacy crisis.
The Mafia Strikes Yet Again
What sort of tribunal bankrupts a retired doctor – with no insurance, no practice, no patients – simply for warning mothers about risks that are now openly acknowledged even by mainstream authorities?
The Six Sides to Every War
The only two dealing realistically with this war are Trump and Netanyahu. It is to be hoped that they can get the job done and, as far as possible, eliminate the evil head of terrorism, something that threatens the entire world.
The Future of Welfare in NZ
Can we expect that as Asian values become more prevalent we will see less tolerance for people who make benefit dependency a lifelong habit? I hope so.
Hegseth’s Drone Strategy and What’s Next
The lag in drone development and integration left US forces critically vulnerable in a domain we once pioneered but failed to fully embrace. However, hope is not lost.
Power Isn’t Moving Fast Enough
To lead in the AI age, America will need more than chips and capital. It needs clearer rules, faster transactions between energy producers and AI developers, and a system that rewards coordination just as much as production.
Was Jimmy Kimmel Really Censored?
Now, the primal roar of legacy media echoes throughout the left wing, co-opting the slogan of free expression...
The Man With the Dezi Freeman Poster
At this very moment, politicians will be writing legislation that further empowers and emboldens police and the government to engage in state-sanctioned violence and further erode freedom of expression and civil liberties.
When Symbols Speak Louder Than Substance
If celebrity activists truly seek justice for civilians in Gaza, they must move beyond slogans and symbols.
Changes to Adoption Laws Keep Children at the Core
This reform is a welcome shift in focus. It sends a clear message: New Zealand will not be a destination for exploitative or unsafe adoption practices.
Māori Want to Talk About Genocide
Just not the genocide they committed against the Moriori.