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On Language

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com The word “capitalism” is arguably the most mis-used in the English language. Hugely handicapped by being called Damien, a massive embarrassment for anyone to bear, Herald reporter Damien Venuto, in an otherwise very good report on the demise of Media Works’ closed FM radio

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How ‘Green’ Is She Really?
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How ‘Green’ Is She Really?

“I am the violence prevention minister – and I know who causes violence in the world – it is white cis men. That it is white cis men who cause violence in the world.” Marama Davidson Green party deputy leader Marama Davidson felt emboldened and enabled to proclaim such a divisive statement

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When Your PM Doesn’t Know What a Woman Is
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When Your PM Doesn’t Know What a Woman Is

Cranmer cranmer.substack.com Lawyer with over 25 years experience in some of the world’s biggest law firms. I divide my time between the UK and NZ. This Substack explores issues facing NZ at present under my nom du plume, Cranmer. In the aftermath of Kellie-Jay Keen’s

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Want to Save Big on Fuel?

Want to Save Big on Fuel?

We are very pleased to announce a new service exclusively for our members.  The BFD in partnership with GCo Fuels has created a discounted fuel option. In these tough financial times anything that can save you precious dollars is something to be celebrated. We’ve worked hard to secure this

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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

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Building Bridges Won’t Fix the Wrecked Economy

Building Bridges Won’t Fix the Wrecked Economy

Last week the government announced, yes I know, a plan for a new bridge over Auckland’s harbour. This announcement should be filed in the same basket as 100,000 new Kiwibuild homes in 10 years, light rail to the airport by 2021, planting a billion trees, and a bike

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BFD Caption Competition

BFD Caption Competition

Here are two I prepared earlier… If you enjoyed this article 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 to

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Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz
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Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz

Test your trivia knowledge – Select from seven subject categories. General knowledge, Dictionary, Entertainment, History, Food & Drink, Geography, Science & Nature. To Enjoy Our Other Puzzles Become a Bronze Member

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Face of the Day
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Face of the Day

She ‘othered’ the unvaxxed and made discrimination against them socially acceptable but she says the othering of the Muslim community by the Australian terrorist made her angry. “They are us” unless they are unvaxxed. As @jacindaardern leaves politics, she tells @JohnJCampbell that she won't miss the 'weight&

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 6 27 Can a man scoop a flame into his lap    and not have his clothes catch on fire? 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 BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Stuff is outdoing itself lately.  They even managed to rename the Koru lounge the Koha Lounge! 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

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The More ‘Wins’ Like Auckland, the More the Trannies Lose

The More ‘Wins’ Like Auckland, the More the Trannies Lose

The term “Pyrrhic Victory”, means an apparent victory that inflicts such a devastating toll on the victor that it is tantamount to defeat. Especially in the long term. The name derives from King Pyrrhus of Epirus, who defeated the Romans at Asculum — but the “victory” all but destroyed Pyrrhus’ army.

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World Class Wetness to Lighten Your Day
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World Class Wetness to Lighten Your Day

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com My company owning 21 prime location Wellington CBD office buildings, understandably includes among the circa 500 tenancies numerous government departments. With one particular Department which shall remain unnamed, a world-class wetness phenomenon has arisen, unique to Wellington. That is every 2 hours, “work” stops

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View from Your Window
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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? ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera or mobile phone and get snapping! Yesterday’s photo was a view

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