Paula Bennett’s initial social media response to allegations asks more questions than it answers
This is Paula Bennett’s initial response on Facebook to the allegations made against her…
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Drug Foundation finally leads – imagine what real reform could do in NZ
Comrades, we can not and must not allow the real momentum we are seeing on cannabis reform and the fact so many places around the world are now ahead of us be spoiled by simply decriminalising cannabis and legalising medicinal. A regulated and taxed market would provide us with the revenue to treat those who are hurt by this product and save precious tax dollars rather than waste them and the lives we lock up.
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Revolution or Resignation? Responding to the “Rigged Game” of NZ Politics
OKAY, so the game is rigged. Well spotted. Now, what should be done about it? That’s the $64,000 question. Because understanding that one lives inside a corrupt system does not automatically lead to political action. Indeed, it’s as likely to lead to resignation and despair as it is to anger and revolt.
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TDB Top 5 International Stories: Wednesday 5th July 2017
5: People Don’t Trust the Grenfell Inquiry and It Hasn’t Even Started
4: German FM: Qatar’s sovereignty must be respected
3: HOW TO LOVE THIS FREAKY COUNTRY
2: Standing Rock’s Fight Against Dakota Pipeline Continues While Tribe Plans for a Fossil-Free Future
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GUEST BLOG: Te Reo Putake – Leave Paula Bennett Alone!
Like a lot of folk, I’ve had the allegations of youthful criminal behaviour by current Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett pop up in my facebook feed. They’re not entirely new and they do seem to confirm what many feel is her character (or, rather, lack of character).
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Wednesday 5th July 2017
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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When Winston Came to Town
Winston Peters came to my home town of Kumeu last weekend. I thought I’d go along to check him out. I’d wondered why people vote NZ First, though a number of good people I know are keen supporters. I wanted to see if the hype was true about his alleged charisma and charm, get to the bottom of those provocative immigration policies, try to get a measure of the man.
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3 months out from 2017 election – National in danger, Labour dependent on ground game, Greens self-flagellating, NZ First turbo charging
3 months out from a General Election and the list of issues that our political class and corporate media are avoiding this month are…
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Duncan Greive vs Gavin Strawhan – 2 bald men fighting over a comb
Ultimately the dispute is between two different production cultures from two different generations.