The Daily Blog Open Mic – Monday 19th December 2016
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
Author: The Daily Blog
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Striking St John ambos begin “events ban” from today – Unite Union
Approximately 1000 members of Ambulance Professionals First, the network within FIRST Union representing ambulance officers at St John, will refuse…
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Collins cops blame for Nats’ failure on crime – Labour Party
Judith Collins seems to have paid the price for the shocking rise in crime under National, says Labour’s Police spokesman…
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In Defence Of Conservative Leftism
“CONSERVATIVE LEFTISTS” espousing “conservative leftism” have become a thing. The term is applied (neither generously nor kindly) to those ageing members of the broader New Zealand Left whose understanding of progressive ideals was forged in the 1960s and 70s. Generally speaking, conservative leftists are depicted as political has-beens whose only continuing contribution to the progressive cause involves standing in its way.
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The Sweet’n’Sour Deliciousness of Irony: Russia accused of meddling in US Election
It is unsurprising that most of the world looks upon American grievances of (alleged) Russian “meddling” with risable scorn. Whether true or not – and most probably harbour a secret hope that it is true – the Americans richly deserve what they have been meting out to other nations throughout the 20th, and first decade of, the 21st century.
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TDB Top 5 International Stories: Sunday 18th December 2016
5: Inside the Deadly Mississippi Riot That Pushed the Justice Department to Rein In Private Prisons
4: Trump Has Appointed More Generals in His Cabinet Than Any President Since World War II
3: Donald Trump accuses China of ‘unpresidented’ act over US navy drone
2: Aleppo evacuation deal ‘to resume’ after setbacks
1: How Weed Is Helping Opioid Users Beat Addiction -
The Daily Blog Open Mic – Sunday 18th December 2016
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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Damage control better for business than for dolphins?
After years of fishing industry denial that their practices pose any harm to Maui dolphins, this week two significant New Zealand fishing companies announced they were aiming for Maui-safe fishing methods on the North Island West Coast by 2022.
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Don’t believe the lies about the unaffordability of National Super
Right-wing commentators and big business advocates want to see government spending on any welfare that goes to the people as of right slashed.
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Political Caption Competition
The theme to Jaws in 4 pictures