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Trump Didn’t Blink
To long for a peaceful world without violence is fitting for humans, but barbarians do not crave peace like we do. They can only be defeated with overwhelming violence.
This Is Another Academic Freedom Case
How exactly I was supposed to incorporate ‘Māori and Pasifika perspectives’ into my courses on ancient Greece is still something of a mystery to me. But the important thing about these expectations is that they seem to fly in the face of academic freedom.
Talk About Underperforming and Underwhelming
Childish and churlish: that’s the calibre of the man who wants to resume the prime ministership come November.
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Call for Caution on Policing Amendment Bill
Public trust, once diminished, is difficult to rebuild and recent years of police misconduct should have woken our lawmakers up by now. It is essential that parliament takes the time to get this right.
The Last Post
The Post, which is already only a ghostly echo of what it used to be, will fade away. Moving to Christchurch won’t save it and anyone who says it will is either in denial or dishonest.
Lack of Trust and Reason Why
Today’s left-leaning newspapers scribblers and broadcasting dribblers need to keep in mind the sage advice coming from the Acumen Edelman barometer. But, in reality, how likely is that?
He Knew: The Paper Trail Chris Hipkins Can’t Explain
Either there was a massive conspiracy to deceive the minister in charge or that minister is lying.
Luxon’s Leadership Vacuum: Hipkins Hides While Willis Schemes
New Zealand deserves better than these numpties. Hipkins hides, Luxon dithers and Willis schemes. The fuel crisis won’t wait for their games.
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Face of the Day
‘I see the potential in somebody like him to be able to do enormous good for our country and especially for young people who love graffiti and love art.’