USA Politics
China, Throw Down your Wall
Give freedom to your people. Doing so will eliminate America’s trade deficit with your nation and end the tariffs.
America’s Last Stand: China’s Smart Battery Dominance
This IPO represents a strategic catastrophe. It enables China’s geopolitical ascent, legitimizes corporate espionage, and compromises America’s technological edge.
Harris’ Coconut Tree Think Tank
Governor, president, or policy institute creator – what’s her next career move?
A Solution for Mowbray’s Problem
Move your factories to NZ and get a 10 per cent tariff, not China’s 145 per cent rate.
Hegseth’s Memo, What to Do Next
The signal flare has gone up, the opportunity to deliver capabilities faster, cheaper, and more effectively is not only possible – it is imperative.
Britain Has a State Addiction
It isn’t just direct, obvious welfare, but a web of indirect dependency through pointless jobs and services tied to government. And it isn’t just an economic millstone – it’s a cultural rot. The US risks the same fate unless it heeds the warning.
Some Economics for Dumb Guys
Tariffs are a way to punish foreigners for making money. And working way too hard. And being way too productive. And efficient. Nerds.
And the Narrative Shifts Again
Commentators have shifted their narrative so they can continue to attack Trump’s populism.
The New Acceptability of Political Murder
How has this suddenly become palatable as a form of political expression?
Luxon Needs to Button It: Winston Peters Is the Foreign Affairs Maestro
If Luxon keeps flapping his gums, he’s not just risking a tariff slap: he’s gambling with our economic future. A misstep with Trump, China or the EU could cost jobs, jack up prices and leave Kiwis cursing.
Restoring US Industrial Might to Counter China
The key to countering China requires restoring American industrial might.