World Politics
Countries Officially Recognise a State of Palestine
Many countries have since condemned the war and a number have chosen to acknowledge Palestinian statehood.
Why New Zealand Must Not Reward Hamas With Statehood
New Zealand should withhold recognition until Palestinians themselves demonstrate readiness for peaceful statehood. Anything else would be a betrayal. The obstacle to peace has never been Israel’s refusal to allow a Palestinian state. It has been Palestinian leaders’ refusal to accept a Jewish one.
Wars Are Not the Answer
These types must not be allowed to succeed and Europe must ensure, along with America, that they don’t. A global conflict could well ensue, but, as in earlier wars, it is a price we pay to root out evil.
How They Programmed Young People to Hate
This is not collateral damage. It is the design. A fractured society is a pliable society. The more its members despise one another, the easier it is for elites to consolidate power under the guise of adjudicating conflicting rights-claims.
The Lessons to Be Learnt
Let this tragedy not be in vain. Let it be the impetus for a better way forward.
How to Play Proper Politics
If you are not willing to do what is necessary to destroy your enemies, then, for your own safety, you should step away from politics.
This Is Not Collective Punishment
Why Israel’s actions in Gaza do not fit the charge.
There Is a Universal Law of Opposites
That moment broke something in New Zealand. It divided us, left us unhappy, unhealthy, and it broke the country financially. Exactly what you expect when leaders embrace dictatorial methods. Division is toxic and must be resisted. We must not allow evil forces to divide us
This Is a Warning About Civil Debate
New Zealand, like America, must decide whether we will protect the space for robust, respectful debate – or whether we will surrender to a culture of fear where ideas are met not with words, but with violence.
Brainwashed Boomers Are Happy to Kill
Whatever happened to fighting the system? Nowadays, Boomers seem the most radicalized by it and have become willing pawns in protecting the establishment.
You May Kill a Man
Charlie showed that a true free-speech champion listens, seeks to understand, allows disagreement, and is willing to admit when they are wrong or have more to learn. And he embodied what it means to stand strong in your convictions and share your perspectives boldly.