We Live In a Two-Tier State
The locking down of Gosport to protect illegal migrants shows beyond doubt that Britain is a two-tier state, says Paul Birch, where locals must produce ID while illegal migrants are escorted away in luxury coaches.
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Does Winning the Leaders’ Debate Matter?
We learnt almost nothing about who will form the next government. The people who will decide that were not on the stage.
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Marvellous Melbourne’s Big Day of Diversity [Updated]
Stabbings, car chases and all the usual suspects.
A Double Cliffhanger for New Zealand
NZ voters are in a unique situation. MMP rules and consistent polling indicates we may get a hung parliament or a coalition with the slimmest of margins - but will it be red or blue?
‘Lynch All the Landlords but Me’
Funny how socialists always draw the ‘tax the rich’ line just over their own fortunes.
The Five-Letter Word Media Won’t Say
From a failed airline hijacking to riots in France, our inability to name causes and motivations is undermining our ability to respond to reality.
So, You Want To Talk Strategy?
Do you agree with this statement: good government is preferable to misgovernment? If you say yes, then you are a monarchist, and you didn’t even know it. Welcome to the club!
I Couldn’t Make This Story up If I Tried
Communist lesbian bars, clown college and Mask Karens.
Quick Hit: Back to the Dual Mandate
Barbara Edmonds wants unemployment back in the Reserve Bank’s mandate. Labour added it in 2018 and the coalition took it out. Last time, cheap money came with an inflation bill.
There’s the Bloody Ball. Use it!
The Nats still have a chance but they have to change tactics.
Three Polls Say Split Your Vote
Tuesday’s three polls all show the majors bleeding to the minors. Neither Chris is liked. National’s list lift is a forlorn hope. Electorate National or best candidate; party vote ACT or NZ First.
Good Oil General Debate
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Face of the Day
The author, who has sold more than 300 million books worldwide, had been signing books and meeting fans until the day before his death.