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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Great minds? Or just something in the Veuve Clicquot?
No sooner than I clicked the ‘publish’ button for the previous post, along comes a strong echo of almost exactly the same refrain. This time, Rodney Hide – after complimenting Len Brown on his stewardship of the Super City – … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Fascism, Freedom, New Zealand Politics
Tagged cities, community, Elections, fascism, Freedom, Local Government, Voting
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Democracy under attack – by democracy
Paradoxes are fascinating things. Some are especially so on the day of local body elections. The famous ‘Liar Paradox‘ poses the intriguing claim by a Cretan that ‘All Cretans are always liars’. Of course, if it’s true, it’s false. And, … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, New Zealand Politics, Political Psychology
Tagged capitalism, Christchurch, cities, community, Elections, fascism, Freedom, Local Government, political psychology, Voting
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