By Michael A white guy and a black guy are standing on a public footpath. Neither is saying or doing anything. A cop pulls up. He ignores the white guy and, for no apparent reason, gives the black guy the third degree. He demands to know what the black guy
Your daddy ain’t your daddy, but your daddy don’t know – Lord Melody A Sydney man, whose name has been withheld, spat at and abused jurors as “pigs” and “dogs” after they found him guilty of murdering his nephew in an “honour killing”. Cousin marriage, arranged marriage, honour killing
By George This is the letter I sent to my MP. I will share their response with you. Hi … First of all, I would like to acknowledge your sterling representation of your electorate. You have served the community well, the following correspondence is not directed exclusively to you but to
Northland Regional Council has voted to top up the salaries of councillors by up to $6,000 if they have childcare expenses. The option for childcare was introduced by the Remuneration Authority after lobbying by Hurunui District Councillor and mother-of-three, Julia McLean. However, the new allowance is purely at each
By Maria In general terms, the Great Replacement theory relies on demographics to show that native populations in Europe are being replaced by migrants and minorities. It was the focus of a recent article in Stuff which reported that the Great Replacement was supported by the Christchurch terrorist in his
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If you thought compulsory insulation, compulsory kitchen and bathroom fans and compulsory fixed heaters were enough, you are going to be disappointed. More than a year ago, the government announced that rental losses were going to be ringfenced. This has now passed into law… not that you would know about
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I thought Oilers may find this interesting in light of Golriz Ghahraman’s comment. Ann Widdecombe’s take on free speech is absolutely brilliant. If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz
You almost have to feel sorry for new Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Taking the Opposition leadership after an election defeat is a poisoned chalice at the best of times. To be immediately thrown into a death-struggle with Labor’s union power-brokers is almost more than any new leader should be
Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful, it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful, it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident, it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. King
In the classic Martin and Lewis comedy The Caddy, Dean Martin plays Joe, son of an Italian fisherman who dreams of being a golf pro. His father is outraged that his son wants to do something as frivolous as “hit the little-a ball-a with a stick!” The appeal of sports
