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NZ Should Not Recognise a Palestine State
Our government could and should stand with Israel, not parrot the antisemitic garbage of Hamas’s cheerleaders. Real empathy for the October 7 victims demands we see through the fog of lies and bullshit.
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Clark’s Rafah Photo-Op Isn’t the Truth
Helen Clark’s comments from Rafah may fit a pre-set narrative, but they do not fit the facts. Gaza’s civilians deserve truth, not political theatre.
When Did Tyranny Become Cool?
If the Palestinian state ever extends from the river to the sea, the left will be able to trade in their keffiyeh scarves for a symbol that honestly represents their real goal: the swastika.
You Can’t Have One and Expect the Other
The key to it is to, as far as possible, obliterate Hamas. The war must continue until Israel finishes the job. Only then will a brighter future be possible for the Palestinian people.
Just Imagine Being So Assured
What is the best way describe those who believe their views are beyond doubt or question? I have a two word answer.
The Covid Cowards: Labour’s Lockdown Lords Scurry from Scrutiny
New Zealanders won’t forget this betrayal. If Hipkins thinks he can lead Labour back to power while dodging scrutiny, he’s dreaming. What’s he hiding?
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Face of the Day
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has asked for more information, but Prime has been unable to provide anything, other than saying her concerns were based on information from a credible source.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… transitive (adjective): 1: characterized by having or containing a direct object, e.g. a transitive verb 2: being or relating to a relation with the property that if the relation holds between a first element and a second and between the second element and a
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.
