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.
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If Not America, Then What?
America may be a flawed hegemon but it’s easily better than all the alternatives.
Torn to Shreds
Against the wealth and power of the United States, International Law has the stopping power of a spider’s web.
Is This a Terrorist Act?
We must be very, very careful that vigilance against terrorism doesn’t come at the price of religious and political freedom.
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Luxon Fails Miserably: National Stuck With ‘Less Shit Than Labour’ Slogan
Voters are going to go into the election with National doing the same as it always does. They will tell voters that they are less shit than Labour. But are they?
Good Oil General Debate
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Face of the Day
Lisa Marie Edmondson committed serious misconduct over several years, where she capitalised on her position to create explicit content for personal gain. The tribunal cancelled her registration. Edmondson is now a Women’s Health Specialist.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… vacuous (adjective) - 1: emptied of or lacking content 2: marked by lack of ideas or intelligence : stupid, inane 3: devoid of serious occupation : idle Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : As you might have guessed, "vacuous" shares the same root as "vacuum"-the