This Rinse, Repeat, Revolt
Why National's latest leadership drama is not an ending, but another chapter in an unresolved political struggle.
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Stanford’s Denials Fool No One: Penk Was Never the Lone Gunman
Stanford can deny it until she is blue in the face. Luxon can take them at their word. The rest of the country is under no such obligation.
National’s Botched Coup Was a Complete Shit Show
Luxon is dreaming if he believes Chris Penk was a lone gunman. There were many more involved. They are all now skulking around hoping someone like me does not put it all together.
National Has Fouled Its Nest Big Time
A reset is desperately needed. That now rests with Luxon. He must prove he is listening to the wider electorate, particularly those on the right. Like many others, I’m not holding my breath.
Media Have Got Their Man
Don’t for a moment think that those masquerading as journalists have given up. They will still be intent on going in for the kill. My message to National is to wake up and watch out.
Luxon Wins the Vote but He’s Really the Loser
He survives again. The immediate challenge is over. The tensions remain. The election is just over 12 weeks away. And the man who keeps winning these internal contests still looks very much like the loser.
Looks like Luxon Wants to Stare Down the Backstabbers, Again
The backstabbers are not going away. They are just waiting to see if three votes are still enough.
National’s List and the Quirks of MMP
National needs more votes, not a new electoral system.
Luxon Swallows His Own Foot, Then Chokes on the Other
You cannot go around telling the people who keep the economy running that they need to grow up, then reverse ferret yourself the moment the headlines turn ugly. The apology does not land as sincerity. It lands as calculation.
National Is Promising You Other People’s Money
National doesn’t save us from ‘communism by stealth’. It enables it. Only principled opposition, with enough power to be effective, will lead us back towards personal responsibility and prosperity.