Yes, for sure that is an issue, but this idea that we should be meek and quiet when things are in disagreement with a lot of our values isn't how we have behaved on the world stage.

We didn't gain respect by capitulating to tyrants - this kowtowing bullshit is so treacherous to our role as an often activist population.

The UN is/was a flawed organisation, things like veto power for nations completely undermined it.

But we were one of the first 51 countries to sign on to the charter, and argued heavily against the US and the USSR having veto power.

A lot of our soft power came from our morality.

Keeping our head down when we heavily rely on a rules based order for our survival is the most self-defeating position to take for our country

Fuck this opinion. Global leadership and exercising soft power doesn't mean we should capitulate to authoritarians.

Let’s do some basic economics 101 - supply and demand.

And look at the demographics that rent and those leaving in droves overseas.

Renters… young people.

Imagine giving a hammer to construction worker and telling him 40% of the time it will destroy the nail, and then wonder why your hammer isn’t more popular.

This is what AI pushers sound like.

There are many other reasons why it is shit to be clear. Including the large scale theft of creative works.

But at a baseline level it cannot deliver on it’s promise.

The writing is so hilariously ham fisted. It is as subtle as a sledgehammer.

Yes, the only good rep is actual autistic actors.

Like Quinn on Heartbreak High

Popular autism show representation - lets cram in as many stereotypes.

Last time I checked Operation Burnham was a horrific stain on our nation. Angling to do more of that should concern all of us.

“As New Zealand focuses on building a more combat capable defence force, with enhanced lethality and interoperability, it is
important we discuss potential opportunities for closer collaboration with one of our closest partners.”

Enhanced lethality - who wants this?

Sometimes wonder if our world leaders are as short sighted as they constantly appear. After all, we know Putin stopped with Crimea, so Trump will definitely stop with 'expanded military bases'.

Brought to you by watching someone run over a family of pheasants while driving.