Necessary Evils: Libertarianism and War
Are libertarians obliged to be pacifists at all costs?
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This Is the Logic of Israel’s War
Indeed, it decided to eliminate not just Hamas, but their regional ally, Hezbollah. Then they asked themselves: ‘Why destroy the puppets but leave the puppet-master unscathed?’
Some Heritage Shouldn’t Be Preserved
It’s time we allowed common law to operate so the non-violation of your neighbour’s property rights determines appropriate development.
Militant Islam Is Losing the Deep Fight
It’s taken many years, but the deep fight against militant Islam is being won.
Against the Wall and Think of Gaia
The logic of the climate lobby leads inescapably to horrors never imagined in human history.
The Worst Case Scenario, Really
Like a possum in the headlights of a fast-approaching SUV, the world would stand frozen as the two other serious nuclear powers contemplated their next move.
Jailed for Jokes
There are few things more offensive than arresting and punishing a person for making a joke you don’t like.
The Trump-Musk Letters
If only all this had happened in an age of decorum and sobriety, back when people wrote letters…
How the Merchants of Certainty Sold a Pseudoscience
Media and politicians have been willingly hoodwinked by pseudoscientific hucksters.
Trump’s Big Beautiful Dump
In this respect, Donald Trump is proving to be a huge disappointment. He talks big on cutting taxes and spending but shows no intent to seriously tackle the deficit.
Who Really Ended Colonialism?
It’s no surprise that places like New Zealand, Canada and Australia are still such backwaters even in 2025. We are the descendants of people who never felt they had the right to rule, and it shows.
It’s Slow but It’s Progress
However, I doubt progress would be made at all if ACT were not in the coalition Government, so credit should be given where it is due.
Why Not Just Cancel NZ’s Debt?
This means the only thing stopping the government from defaulting is fear.
My Fashion Advice for Politicians
Clothes maketh the woman, but only apparently if they are madeth in the right placeth.
You Leave Your Free Speech at the Boss’s Door
Winston Peter’s heckler voided his free speech rights the moment he put the company lanyard around his neck.