State housing fantasies and a tale of two graphs
Yesterday Labour once again championed it’s building of state houses with a typical smoke and mirrors announcement by Prime Minister…
Setting the Agenda
Political analysis and commentary shaping the progressive debate in Aotearoa New Zealand, focused on power, policy, and accountability.
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Marijuana Media: Neither Chris will decriminalise cannabis (unless we force them to)
Who out of Hipkins or Luxon makes the biggest Chris dingus? Both said no to decriminalisation – but this week’s…
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The Greater Of Two Evils.
THE GREATEST VIRTUE of being the Opposition is not being the Government. Only very rarely is an opposition party elected…
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Marijuana Media: Te Pati Māori will make cannabis a health issue, not a crime
Kia ora! It’s all about cannabis and the election this week on the Marijuana Media potcast, with hosts Jonny and…
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Delirious Hatred: The Dystopic Tendencies of Twenty-First Century Progressivism.
I THINK I’VE WORKED IT OUT – why writing about today’s version of “progressive” politics leaves me feeling so depressed….
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Finance ministers debate, and show their mighty…flaws.
The Finance ministers debates in Queenstown last night, (Thursday 14 September) was a missed opportunity for Labour. Overall everyone spoke…
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“Pills, Powder and Smoke” – drug policy for Election 2023
Last week I read Antony Loewenstein’s 2019 book “Pills, Powder and Smoke – inside the bloody war on drugs”. Antony…
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Finally one excellent Labour policy on housing!
The “deep retrofit” – (upgrading a whole house all at once by installing double glazing, insulation, airtightness upgrades and replacing…
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Marijuana Media: Cannabis policing is still discriminatory – Show your support for reform at NORML’s Cannabis Roadside Rallies
Kia ora! Discrimination, police and patients this week on the Marijuana Media potcast, with hosts Jonny and Corey from bFM…
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Helpless Amnesiacs: The Media’s Dangerous Lack Of Historical Memory
WHAT PUZZLES ME is the historical ignorance of today’s political journalists. Politicians like Chris Bishop will always reach for hyperbole…