An ‘Intifada’ in a Phone Booth
Professional protester staged an anti-Israel party and nobody came.
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The Voters Have Only Encouraged Him
If Zippy is bankrupting our country, it’s only because he’s following the votes.
The Mace, the Madam and Mr Bent
Some things in Victoria never change: mostly the corruption.
When Will They Admit It’s the Culture?
‘The world’s oldest living culture’ is still behaving with Stone Aged brutality.
Quick Hit: Two Ticks Against Your Partner
Paul Goldsmith, sixth on National's list, is door-knocking Epsom for two ticks blue against David Seymour. National is polling with no list headroom and needs ACT's seats to govern.
Here's what members got this week
Paying readers got the full cut this week. Free readers got a teaser, or the wall. Three pieces that prove the point.
Winston Brought the Majority
NZ First is up to 12 per cent and 16 seats and that is what puts the coalition on 65. National’s party vote still buys no list MP. Electorate vote National, party vote ACT or NZ First.
Greenpeace NZ with Professor Jane Kelsey Are Sandbagging New Zealand
Greenpeace NZ, with Professor Jane Kelsey, is sandbagging New Zealand.
Good Oil General Debate
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The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… loath (adjective) - : unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Many usage commentators point out that the spelling of loath, the adjective, is distinct from loathe, the verb that means "to dislike greatly." Dictionaries
Face of the Day
Not long after the introduction, memes and increasingly bizarre posts about the sheep began appearing on social media.
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;
Friday Fur
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Duncan Breaks Down Nicola Willis Calling Chris Hipkins A Liar & Winston Peters Untrustworthy
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Harry Mowbray Defends Strategic Voting Campaign
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