Political Caption Competition
American Christianity

From pay parity to workplace safety, critics say Brooke van Velden leaves behind a deeply controversial legacy.

As climate breakdown accelerates, a universal artist income could help societies process, adapt and survive what’s coming.
The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a deeply divided society — but critics say it misdiagnoses the real problem.

Would Marsden Point have protected NZ from the fuel crisis? Critics say the claims don’t stack up.

The Iran conflict could push NZ fuel prices up by 20–50 cents per litre — with inflation and unemployment rising.

USA – tolerant nation where necessary to keep power – ambivalence reigned from the genesis of the states to keep them united. But hand on heart the theme is purity of heart and soul.
Twelve of the first eighteen American presidents owned slaves. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration and called slavery an “abominable crime,” yet he was a lifelong slaveholder. Fearful of dividing the fragile new nation, Jefferson and other founders who opposed slavery did not insist on abolishing it.
Thomas Jefferson: Liberty & Slavery | Monticello
monticello.org https://www.monticello.org › Slavery › Paradox of Liberty
JC: Landlord Chris why did you kick me out?
Luxon: Because I can, no cause evictions.
JC: But I paid my rent?
Luxon: I’m tired of loaves and fishes, I want crayfish and champagne.
“ I only wanted a sausage roll, but I daresay a crayfish would do.”
Mad Megsy’s locked Harry out of the boudoir again.
Harry, Prince of Monitceto, needs more of his dad’s dosh.