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If you don’t have a Silver level membership yet you are missing out on our Insight Politics articles and politicasts. Today is a FREE taste of an Insight Politics article by writer Lushington D Brady. Where Is the Next Reagan? America Is at a Nadir of Power and Confidence.

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Traffic Lights Nail Small Businesses

Traffic Lights Nail Small Businesses

Not only have our small businesses in Auckland had to suffer through a completely useless 3-month lockdown but, all over New Zealand, all businesses are also now having to negotiate their way through an even more futile and impossible system of traffic lights. And all for a vaccine that

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From the Desk of a Male Pale and Stale

In 2019 in response to demands for the Canterbury Crusaders to change their name and logo, following the Christchurch shootings, I wrote the following letter: “The ever offended of Generation Snowflake have now set their sights on the Canterbury Crusaders – seeing their name as politically incorrect. The ‘Crusaders’ stand for

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Things That Make Me Go Hmm

We have all seen the steady encroachment of cycle lanes into busy roadways. It may have happened in Auckland first but they are all over the country now, I understand. Have they made it to Oamaru and Alexandra? How about Blenheim? I also understand New Zealand is not Robinson Crusoe

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ALL are Welcome at The BFD

If you are like me you will be saving a small fortune now that business after business is discriminating against you. Every week the value of a brunch for two is no longer being spent in my favourite local cafes. Every month the value of our date night entrees, main

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Fear Is a Reaction, Courage Is a Decision

Fear Is a Reaction, Courage Is a Decision

As I was driving around yesterday I saw a sign that said “Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision”, and it got me thinking. I looked up that quote and wasn’t at all surprised to find that it was a quote from Winston Churchill. He also said “Courage

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Democracy Has Taken Another Hit

Democracy Has Taken Another Hit

MEDIA STATEMENT From Apostle Brian Tamaki via Ron Mansfield QC, Brian Tamaki denies the breach and will defend what is alleged when permitted on Thursday 27th January 2022. It is not accepted that he should have been remanded in custody and any longer period on remand will be challenged vigorously.

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Daily Trivia
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Daily Trivia

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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Yesterday there were unconfirmed reports that 5 children collapsed after getting the jab at the North Shore Eventfinder Stadium and an ambulance was called. Whether or not these reports are correct or not the media should be asking questions to find out what actually happened. In the below video, courageous

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 18 11 The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;    they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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What Does ‘Academic Freedom’ Mean in Practice?

What Does ‘Academic Freedom’ Mean in Practice?

Jack Heinemann University of Canterbury Two high-profile University of Auckland academics raised important questions about academic freedom with their complaint to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) that their employer had failed its duty of care to them. Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles and Professor Shaun Hendy have become well known

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Why You Should Write for the BFD

Harry Hunt If you’re like the rest of us, you are sick and tired of reading the same load of self-congratulatory drivel every day that you open social media. If you are a professionally-minded writer this could be your opportunity to get your voice heard. With audience

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

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