Ushering in a New Imperial Age
Taking steps to illegally annex territories could blow up the entire international edifice.
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On Losing Our Forever Home
These events are happening right now on our watch, aided by bad government policy and a political system that has lost touch with truth, reason, and reality – and cares little for the welfare of those constituents directly affected by this folly.
CRT Is More Insidious Than Most Realize
Goodwin fails to appreciate that the only way that postmodern ideologies can be eradicated is through an extraordinary effort of political will.
MFAT, UNRWA and Life in a Hypocrisy
The next one million NZD is due in June, Peters said. How will he face us if his decision is to continue supporting UNRWA?
Māori Nonsense
Henceforth he better behave himself or I might change my mind and that will be the end of him.
Internews and the NZ Mainstream Media
Almost the entire ‘media’ industry here have wilfully played along and jumped, gleefully, on the great ‘vetted’, ‘brand-safe’ train, all the while tooting accusations of ‘disinformation’ at those not on board.
The Good Oil Daily Opinion Poll
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A Brief Word on Turning Backs
In Sweden, it was a beautiful act of principled and dignified dissent. How sad that the same thing can be done in such a different spirit and that a Kiwi politician can be shunned for racism because he isn’t racist.
The NZ Pandemic Experience Offers a Lesson for the World
… but not the one our government is busy promoting. Ignoring the evidence amounts to a wilful act of misplaced faith which ignores the public good and will ultimately destabilise our nation.
Aus Politics: A Guide for the Perplexed Good Oiler
With an Australian election fast approaching, here’s a guide to the basics.
Why Aren’t National and ACT Light Years Ahead in the Polls?
It’s the religious-style libertarian beliefs of their leaders and advisers.
News Briefing: 11 February 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT, POLLS, PUBLIC SERVICE Claire Trevett (Herald): Tension between Act’s David Seymour and PM Christopher Luxon spills over in public (paywalled) Richard Harman (Politik): Seymour tells Luxon where to go (paywalled) Matthew Hooton (Patreon): Seymour asking Luxon for the sack (paywalled) Jamie