The Despair and Joy of Niggling
How the author who ‘cordially disliked allegory’ created one of the most remarkable allegories ever written.
Real Good Oil
In depth political articles for VIP members
2+2=5 Is a Vital Equation
Abandoning common sense is always the first step in a democratic society’s self-destructive descent towards dystopia.
The Treaty of Waitangi Is Liberal
If you want to end democracy, and restore the glories of hereditary aristocracy, then you’re going to need a war cry that’s a little more radical.
Trade Union Tantrum Over Gun Review
Nicole McKee has exercised sensible judgement in deciding which organisations may have value to offer through consultation on the review of the arms registry.
Living the Olympic Dream, or What Comes After Communism?
It is, after all, their story. You and I are just along for the ride.
How to Fix the Olympics
Fortunately, employing the mature reflection and original thinking I am known for, I’ve come up with six ways of fixing future games.
A Great Moral Test of Both Olympian and Australian Ideals
Paris trashed Pierre Coubertin’s ideals, but Raygun should epitomise Australia’s.
Woke Workshops and Kiwi Commissars
Commissar (noun): An official in any communist government whose duties include political indoctrination and the detection of political deviation.
Gradual Escalation of the War on Booze
While it is a relief that the current Government is adopting a less draconian approach to tobacco, so far they are silent on the creeping community totalitarianism that attacks the liquor industry and their customers.
Who’s Really Pressuring Luxon to Fix Education?
It is getting rather obvious that the upper middle class is tired of pretending that ‘equality’ is good if it means their children are being locked out.
The Curse of the Childless Cat Ladies
Cat ladies have been outing themselves like crazy. This is good as it keeps the foe in plain sight.
They’re Here, They’re Queer and on a Mission to Sneer
No one should be surprised by the mockery from the Olympics – it’s all part of the War on Christianity.
Tarrant Strengthened What He Intended to Weaken
The strategic stupidity of Tarrant’s terrorist violence was that it fundamentally weakened the very same cultural and political forces it was intended to strengthen.
Yes, Politics IS All About Identity
Chanting ‘we are one people’ like it’s a magic incantation isn’t going to cut it.
Higher Health Funding Won’t Fix Health
Until a government has the guts to make reforms that radically alter the incentives for the provision of health, I doubt it will improve significantly or long term.
Stop Being So Nice All the Time!
When good people stand by and do nothing, their communities will be consumed.