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The MSM as We Know Them Should Go Away

The MSM as We Know Them Should Go Away

Before the TV news all those years ago in Auckland, we had two main newspapers with highly qualified and well-paid editors whose job was to do a daily editorial on any subject of the day.  Often both newspapers would editorialise the same subject. We would read the Herald‘s opinion

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 16 3 Commit your actions to the Lord,    and your plans will succeed. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Nightcap
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The BFD Nightcap

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The Sam Kerr Absurdity

Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com When news of Australia’s most loved sportswoman Sam Kerr’s arrest broke, I could scarcely believe it. But not for the usual reason, namely the sheer absurdity of the ungrammatical “Racially Aggravated offense”, this occurring after a taxi fare row and Sam, who’s of

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Stuff‘s trouble seems to double. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here

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Elections Azerbaijan Style

Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com An announcement from the Azerbaijan government following last week’s Presidential election gave me cause to smile. The statement bragged about the government’s popularity, reflected by its 85% voter support. That’s an improvement on the previous Presidential election in which a half-witted official mistakenly

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No, I Won’t Miss TVNZ’s Sunday Programme

No, I Won’t Miss TVNZ’s Sunday Programme

Bob McCoskrie bobmccoskrie.com I have a confession to make. Despite the widespread wailing about the demise of TVNZ’s Sunday programme due to costs and restructures at the state broadcaster, I for one won’t miss it. For too long I have watched coverage of important social issues with

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The BFD Comment of the Week
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The BFD Comment of the Week

As part of our drive to keep our comment section the best in New Zealand we showcase each week an example of a top-notch comment that adds value to The BFD. Today’s comment was written by Luna Thank you Luna for taking the time to craft such an interesting

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View from Your Window

**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? Yesterday’s photo was a view of the Papamoa Hills. ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera or mobile

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The BFD Daily Opinion Poll

Take our Daily Opinion Poll and see how your views compare to other readers and then share the poll on social media. By sharing the poll you will help even more readers to discover The BFD. Share this BFD Opinion poll so others can discover The BFD using the share

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A Better Way to Look at Politics

The Doctor G. Edward Griffin is a living legend. His magnum opus: A Creature from Jekyll Island, should be required reading for everyone. But central banking is a topic for another day. Today, I want to outline Mr Griffin’s lucid framework for analysing contemporary politics. Many of you will

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Who Is Responsible for Young Offenders?
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Who Is Responsible for Young Offenders?

Michael Bassett bassettbrashandhide.com At first reading, a front-page story in the New Zealand Herald on 13 March was bizarre. A group of severely intellectually limited teenagers, with little understanding of the law, have been pleading to the Justice Select Committee not to pass a bill dealing with ram raids

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