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The priorities of the new parliament tell us all we need to know of the fighting fronts to come. It won't be good for the country.
Things are moving fast and you need to move fast too, just to stay in place. Here's a couple of hints on what to do.
Another failed nation state is testament to the socialist ideal. The brutal reality of repeated failure doesn't dissuade others from pushing this political poison.
Political virtue signalling is one thing but spending $100 million of our money on a selfie is inexcusable.
The push to prevent actors from acting outside of their 'identity' is a step toward stupidity. Unfortunately it seems to be contagious.
Trying to fathom the decisions of recent events can take you down two different paths. One sees profound incompetence while the other track is even darker
The chickens are coming home to roost in our moribund electricity network. Our Green political zealots are to blame.
The words of politicians are empty. It is their actions that tell the real story. We are now living with a legacy of policy cowardice.
With so much happening in the world we often confuse activity with substantive change. That's why many have missed the big move playing out.
The economic storm clouds are gathering and you cannot rely on government to bail you out.
Making forecasts on political and societal events is a tricky business. On these three, I want to be 100% wrong.
Developments out of China paint an alarming picture of our future.