Politics
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NZ’s Health System in Crisis
It increasingly looks like the Government has realised that its own underfunding of HNZ is causing a problem, but it is seeking to create a narrative that it is due to financial mismanagement and “bureaucracy bloat”.
NZ Politics Daily: 26 July 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE IN CARE REPORT, CHILD WELFARE Joel MacManus (Spinoff): The shadow of a boot camp hangs over parliament RNZ: Minister can't guarantee abuse won't occur at controversial boot camps RNZ: Christopher Luxon defends boot camps as 'very different'
Nothing to See Here, the Gun Register Will Be Safe
What will it take for the Government to wake up...Another mass shooting with stolen guns where the information was obtained illegally from the register?
The Desecration of Australia’s Icons
I’ve had enough of this. I’m starting a new movement, ANTIVA. Anti-vandalism of normal public places with out-of-date propaganda.
Offshore Wind Whale Deaths Indicated By Stats
Acoustic harassment is ongoing, and whales may be dying from it. This reckless killing of whales must stop.
NZ Politics Daily: 25 July 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE IN CARE Derek Cheng (Herald): Why some of the Royal Commission’s recommendations will land in the Government’s lap like a tonne of bricks (paywalled) Ric Stevens (Open Justice Reporting): Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care: What the final report
The Hide of a Hippo
What’s the bet Tana will end up in Te Pāti Māori, and claim that the Greens are racists? I know who is advising her, and I know of their connections to Te Pāti Māori.
Degrowth Is Antihuman and Its Advocates Are Fine With That
Economic growth is slowing in Western countries to the chagrin of societies, so serious politicians must outline a road map for growth instead of entertaining the inanities of delusional activists.
How Political Theater Helps the Deep State Stay in Power
If there is to be any hope of restoring our freedoms and reclaiming control over our government, it will rest not with the politicians but with the people themselves.
I Got It Wrong...
I thought Biden would hold on despite all the issues. A few quick reflections - in these early hours - on what has happened and what may happen.
Te Pāti Māori Scandal Gets Worse
It’s worth asking how seriously Te Pāti Māori takes corruption issues and the untoward influence of big money in politics.
NZ Politics Daily: 24 July 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE IN STATE AND FAITH BASED CARE, ORANGA TAMARIKI Aaron Smale (1News): State care has key role in creating violent gang members – submission Elizabeth Stanley (Newsroom): The least we should expect from final abuse in care report Stephen Winter (The Conversation): Tragedy and hope:
The People’s Court of New Normal Germany
This is how it works in New Normal Germany if you are a critic of the authorities and refuse to meekly accept whatever punishment they want to summarily dish out for whatever they deem to be your thoughtcrimes.