Quick Hit: Shane Jones and the Butter Chicken Tsunami Narrative Strike
The outrage is the delivery mechanism, not a side effect.
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Quick Hit: Luxon’s Unanimous Trap – How to Mislead Parliament in Two Easy Steps
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Quick Hit: The Poll of Polls Says What Luxon Can’t Admit – Winston Is the Government
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Quick Hit: Luxon’s ‘Full Support’ Line Is the Kiss of Death
The moment a senior minister stops echoing the ‘full support’ line in interviews is the moment the coup is complete.
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Trying to overthrow a democratically elected prime minister.
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National can keep ignoring the polls and the voters if they wish. They will reap what they sow.
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