Tag Archives: Naomi Klein

One image to shame our government

Posted on September 7, 2015 by admin

One image has shaken us out of complacency So at least we hope. People who do care are deeply shaken. Just watch Naomi Klein this weekend in the Sidney Opera House addressing the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. The battle hardened author … Continue reading →

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Let’s look at the bright side.

Posted on May 12, 2015 by admin

Last week’s UK election might have a bright side after all. After the return of the Tories there is now a distinct possibility that in 2020 we in the Anglo-American capitalist countries – also known as the (five eyes spy) club … Continue reading →

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Positive news : Campbell Live is going – RadioNZ next

Posted on April 14, 2015 by admin

I am often asked to write something “positive”. I admit to have problems with that. Even if I try I cannot find much positive in New Zealand or the world for that matter to write about other than may be George Clooney marrying … Continue reading →

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NZ Government aping Sarah Palin: Drill baby, drill !!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by admin

As the NZ Herald reports the government is offering about 430 thousand square kilometers mostly offshore for tender to the petroleum summit held in Auckland this week. See more details of the offer here. The Conference attracted protests.  Petroleum Exploration … Continue reading →

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History is knocking on our door

Posted on January 25, 2015 by admin

Today I have woken to the best news for ages, the Greek election win for the anti-austerity Syriza party. This is not only good news for Greece but Europe and the planet. This is a defeat of the criminal austerity … Continue reading →

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