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Tag Archives: fascism
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
4 Comments
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
2 Comments
ECan, the government and the ‘Picture of Dorian Gray’
It is hard to understand why it appears to have received so little attention or commentary nationwide (with some honourable exceptions). The extension of the rule of the ECAN Commissioners announced by David Carter (Local Government Minister) and Amy Adams … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Earthquakes, Economics, Fascism, New Zealand Politics
Tagged Christchurch, disaster, Elections, fascism, John Key, Local Government, National
11 Comments
Christchurch’s Second Coming
“And what rough beast, its hour come round at last Slouches toward [Christchurch] to be born?” The ground is now being prepared for the future incarnation of Christchurch. What comes our way will bear the marks and influences of the … Continue reading
Posted in Earthquakes, Economics, Fascism, Freedom, Human Wellbeing, New Zealand Politics
Tagged Brownlee, capitalism, Christchurch, cities, community, disaster, fascism, Freedom, Local Government, markets, National, private sector, unity
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ANZAC Day and Nationalism
I’ve never been to an ANZAC Day dawn service. I’ve often tried to work out why. I think I now know.
Posted in Fascism, Freedom, Military, National Identity, New Zealand Politics
Tagged army, fascism, Freedom, ideology, New Zealand Identity
5 Comments
The SAS and CEOs – what’s all the fuss about?
There’s certainly a fuss. The Defence Minister Wayne Mapp ordered an immediate inquiry. The Editor of the Nelson Mail wasn’t impressed. What is the fuss about? Perhaps it’s over the idea that the military need to run a ‘corporate cake … Continue reading
Posted in Fascism, Freedom, Military, New Zealand Politics
Tagged army, blogs, corporations, fascism, Freedom, SAS
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