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These are responses I’ve had from high-profile well-respected former politicians – with whom I associate.
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These are responses I’ve had from high-profile well-respected former politicians – with whom I associate.
Martin and I visited the West Bank and Israel 4 times, in 4 consecutive years starting in 2009 , taking part in ‘alternative tours’, run by the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and by Joint Advocacy Initiative (JAI). It feels like a long time ago. The present situation is so very much worse.
When times are tough, as they are now, people are more open to sharing and working towards the common good.
Today I look back to the Great Depression of the 1930’s to see what lessons can be learned to get our economy working after the pandemic is under control.
Today on The Lockdown I briefly introduce a video by the brilliant Canadian author and activist Naomi Klein.
Unquestionably, the virus has impacted severely on us all.
Do we want to go back to what was “normal” – or do we want to take this unexpected downtime to rethink our economy so we emerge from this terrible moment determined to create a fairer New Zealand for our children and grandchildren?
“Leaders in the United States Senate raced to unravel last-minute snags Wednesday and win passage of an unparalleled $2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and healthcare systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.”
I don’t know whether it’s just me or not but in the last few days when people have greeted me with the traditional
“How are you?” I get the sense they actually mean it.
Divided many of our whanau will die.
It’s that simple.