Politics
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Labour’s Sole Policy Pledge: Rewarding Terrorism with Palestinian State Recognition
Out of touch, obsessed with international posturing, and blind to Kiwis’ priorities. If this is their big election pitch, good luck to them. The voters will see right through it.
On the Goldilocks Factor in Genetics
We are standing on the edge of a new era. What will happen now is up to us. The studies we cite represent a warning that unless genetic manipulation is outlawed it could be an age of chaos, self destruction and decline.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 18 – Jami-Lee Ross
In an emotional discussion, Jami–Lee opens up about his rise through local and national politics, the explosive fallout with his party and its leader and the controversies that reshaped his career.
Dear Liberals: It Doesn’t Work Anymore
The left has become the Boy who Cried Wolf… or in this case, the Angry Progressive who Cried Racist. No one believes them anymore.
Grant’s Hammer Blow: Luxon and Willis Are Failing Miserably
If Luxon and Willis do not step up soon, their legacy will be one of missed opportunities and electoral wipeout.
Take a Break from the Echo Chambers
Social media algorithms are driving political polarisation and the left violently crazy.
Chris Hipkins: Sitting Pretty While Doing Sweet Bugger All
Labour is out of puff, out of ideas and out of touch. The clock is ticking, Chippy. Time to get off the couch or get ready for another term in the wilderness.
The End of Civil Dialogue?
I’m sure I’m not the only one to fear that the tradition of civil dialogue died with Charlie.
Mood of the Boardroom Serves Up a Humiliating Reality Check for Luxon
By publicly affirming his staying power without provocation, Luxon is now exuding weakness and vulnerability. The political sharks are smelling blood in the water and in Wellington that means trouble.
Words, Not Witch Hunts
Censorship is narrow-minded. It’s shortsighted. Yes, it’s a natural impulse to ideas we find abhorrent. But it’s through calling them out that progress is made, not by cancelling them.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 17 – Grant Ovenden
In Episode 17 of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam shares a smoke with “The Cigar Merchant”, Grant Ovenden.