Taking Note of the Old Philosophers
When such people are in positions of authority, they typically seek to expand government power. This can range from nanny state restrictions to full-blown authoritarianism.
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NZ Politics Daily: 21 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT, CABINET RESHUFFLE Luke Malpass (Post): The political year is kicking off: here’s what to expect (paywalled) Simon Wilson (Herald): What will Christopher Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week? (paywalled) Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On The Rise Of
This Will Fix Luxon’s Poll Ratings
There is a solution to help Christopher Luxon, but will he grasp it?
NZ Politics Daily: 20 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards CABINET RESHUFFLE Marc Daalder (Newsroom): Luxon tries to head off ‘vibecession’ with major reshuffle Jo Moir (RNZ): PM's portfolio reshuffle leaves Cabinet top heavy Rachel Thomas (Post): Why Dr Shane Reti didn't work as National’s health minister (paywalled) Bill
NZ Politics Daily: 17 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT Derek Cheng (Herald): Hand-picked by Judith Collins: The former National minister and the governance job he had no ‘significant’ experience for (paywalled) Henry Cooke: David Seymour's subtle powerplay Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On More Threats To Democracy From David Seymour
Good Grief Golly G!
It sounds very much like Golriz Ghahraman has been getting a five-finger discount from Pak’nSave.
NZ Politics Daily: 16 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC SEVICE Audrey Young (Herald): Sir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public service (paywalled) Derek Cheng (Herald): Swell the pot, then raid it: Inside the ministerial wrangling over using the tourist tax to improve the Government’s books
It’s Ok When Brown People Do It?
It seems it is OK to be racist, when you are targeting white people.
This Was Never Mainstream
Lockdowns were a security state-driven pandemic response rooted in fear, panic, and authoritarianism. They were never mainstream.