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.
Politics
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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.
To Really Understand What Socialism Is
Wealth only has long-term value when it is combined with the entrepreneur’s knowledge, skills, time, risk-taking, and co-ordination.
When Symbols Speak Louder Than Substance
If celebrity activists truly seek justice for civilians in Gaza, they must move beyond slogans and symbols.
Green Party’s Ongoing Implosion: Chief of Staff Bails Amid Chaos
Green Party supporters are a special kind of stupid. Their loyalty remains rock-solid despite the endless antics, scandals and departures. It’s like watching lemmings march off a cliff while cheering about saving the environment.
To Save Gen Z
We must continue to challenge inquisitive students with ideas they may never have heard. And we should identify and mentor Gen Z’s bold, rising, leaders in early careers who’ve shown a commitment to critical thinking and free speech.
The Right Response
The conduct of Charlie Kirk before his assassination, and the likes of Israel and Maria Folau, give us a good idea of how we should respond to the increasing challenges in society.
Te Pāti Māori Imploding: Labour’s Fragile Alliance on the Brink
At some point, Labour is going to have to wake up and disown Te Pāti Māori. Hipkins can’t keep pretending this alliance is sustainable.
Sam Stubbs: Free Speech Means You Can Say Stupid Things, But Not Without Getting Your Arse Kicked
Look, nobody’s stopping Sam Stubbs from yapping. He can rant about Kirk all day, every day. That’s the beauty of free speech in a free country like ours.
The Instinct to Hurt Those With Whom One Disagrees
We must learn to notice those instincts so that we can signal appropriate disgust wherever we encounter them.