Slogans, Hope and the Bad Ads
Are all promising things that will only come back to hurt them later. None of them has an emotional appeal that both creates and soothes anxiety.
Real Good Oil
In depth political articles for VIP members
Glass Jaws and Political Blunders
Attacking Pauline Hanson is a very dumb thing to do.
One Picture
There’s a big difference between mediocre electoral conjuring and genuine political magic.
Labour Crashes and ACT Surges
Two more polls that replicate the results of Taxpayers’ Union-Curia could spell the end of Hipkins’ leadership.
Who Really Wins With ‘Free Trade’?
The lesson of ‘free trade’ is that low-cost goods always end up being the most expensive because economic foundations, productive capacity and secure markets are the irreducible basis of national power and strategic autonomy.
What Has Tikanga Got to Do With Real Estate?
If you are at all worried about any of these protocols, feel free to consult a local kaumātua. A koha needs to be paid, which may translate as a ‘gift’, but in reality translates as $299 an hour, payable by cash, credit card or bitcoin.
We Know How We Got Here: The Trick Is How We Get Out
The Long March left have all but won – how do we march back?
All Paths Lead to Defeat
As all scenarios for re-election appear increasingly hopeless, I say, “Good!” National deserves to lose this election and so do their supporters.
The Dangerous Story Of Property Prices
What do you really want? You should decide quickly because tomorrow isn’t the continuation of today. It’s the past of your grandchildren’s future.
The Prime Minister’s Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online
In a little-known addendum to the National Party manifesto, our dear leader has penned a guide for parents dealing with the scourge of the internet. I have reproduced it in full below:
The Haters and the Wreckers
The repellent tactics of a bigoted, elitist, ideologically driven minority are knocking down New Zealand.
Labour’s Fiscal Strategy Doesn’t Add Up
Their numbers are a chaotic mess of promises, ideology and complete disregard for simple sums.
Seymour’s Focus On Equality Is 50 Years Too Late
If you choose to keep following rules that an increasingly smaller number of your neighbours also follow, then you are living dangerously indeed.
