Almost satire.
International law is different than the 'rules based order'
As I read those lyrics about the Birmingham Six, I couldn't but think of Julian Assange. Over 1700 days in Belmarsh for the 'crime' of journalism. War criminals he exposed - 0 days in prison. I agree with your choice of song. As a measure of how simple and...
Very sad for The (Dixie) Chicks. Stand against Bush in Iraq courageous. https://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/dixie-chicks-founding-member-killed-car-crash
Same
You may find this an interesting short read, considering the religious beliefs you mention. The Hypatian Conundrum: the Estrangement of Science and the Church The Church has had a historically tumultuous relationship with science, which has both shaped the...
Thank you Labour. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils Coromandel's new 'gold-plated' Taparahi Bridge on State Highway 25A On TV1 he explicitly took credit for the speed of delivery. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2023/12/prime-minister-...
SPC is correct. That first article provides (a little) context which was entirely missing from National's attacks attack on Labour after the AG report on the NZUP and SRP projects, and deserves some response from Labour.
I think I will credit Stephen D with being able to work things out for himself.
Most western media parrot the 'China bad' narrative but Rnaud brings a different perspective in this thread, which is generally economic news but sprinkled with society and politics in China, and geopolitics in general. https://twitter.com/RnaudBertrand
Southland Times via Stuff.co.nz
Bryan Cadogan is a shining light in the darkness. https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/opinion/301020851/new-governments-te-reo-demotion-pandering-to-the-perpetually-outraged
there's lots of other possibilities. Winston.
I suspect the opposition will get around that - he is going to get a hammering.
It's either next level obscenity of war, or next level propaganda. Cui Bono. The first casualty of war is truth.
And you can bet the price of this particular example won't stop . . . A wee vision of the future in many parts of NZ as the costs of fixing 3 Waters comes home to householders rather than NZ Inc.
"Restless Luxon takes the reins" Don't bother reading this article unless you need to be reminded that National still has parts of the media licking it's boots. https://www.thepost.co.nz/a/nz-news/350122742/restless-luxon-takes-reins?utm_source=stuff_...
I think it was another commenter here some time ago, or may have been on twitter, that summed up Simmonds like this: She was the instigator of fee free SIT in Invercargill. Loathsome. The polytechnic was over rated. Course outdated, international students ...
That would be enough to be considered a win for reason. Trouble is what he may trade that for would be a win for 'feelings'
As an aging white male in provincial NZ, I'm in a very small minority amongst my peers when I rate Nania Mahuta highly. Her interview on Q&A this morning has only raised my view of her intellect and ability. Fantastic review of her career. I wish her all ...
the ring master is in the house Agreed. Made Luxon look even weaker.
.... significant debt getting through University but a free home and parental support As our two were in tertiary education in other cites, couldn't do the free home. As we were both working, we paid enough that they never had students loans. I never kept...
Why Hipkins did not push... And several other issues, notably free fares on buses, trains and ferries for children aged 5 to 12 and half price discounts for all passengers aged 13 to 24. More than 1.6 million Kiwis in total will now benefit from free or ...
FA had a long thread of tweets on their investigation, and all are now missing bar the first. But captured by Threadreader from another twitter user.... https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1715422493274427414?refresh=1697878373 Our/@CobbSmith’s analysis of...
Hmm. FA had a long thread of tweets on their investigation, and all are now missing bar the first. Also the chronological order of their Twitter account is .... very odd. But to answer your question they noted an inspection of physical debris would be ...
What does seem to be conclusively established, is that it was not a standard Israeli missile – but rather something much more lightweight. The source is yet to be determined – but consistent with the weapons Hamas have been observed using – fitting in ...
Is it just a co-incidence that an ANZ economist would be quoted in an article with this headline? Bank sounds the alarm over NZ’s ‘staggering’ trade deficit Andre Castaing, ANZ economist https://stuff.pressreader.com/article/281681144550012
work out why a certain percentage of voters switched from Labor to National, giving them a good basis for figuring out how to get them to switch back. Bullshit intolerance level exceeded for these people, and co-governance intertwined. Could be that ...
totally. Very disappointed by his almost Albanese - like impersonation. And Luxon will be our Scott Morrison
Yanis Varoufakis is always worth reading. List of war crimes and crimes qualifying as genocide committed by Israel in Gaza between 7th & 14th October 2023 https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/2023/10/15/list-of-war-crimes-and-crimes-qualifying-as-genocide-...
Thank you from me and no doubt many others.
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