If you’re like me, you have been staring at the TV with your mouth open as the country of Afghanistan tears itself apart. I remember my father saying that when he fought in the Second World War with the Americans in the Pacific that they were hazardous allies. His observation was that they had … [Read more...]
Inflicting democracy on institutions
I loved this article in the Guardian this week. It was about a new green hedge fund which played a smart act and seated 2 new board members, and potentially a third, on the Exxon board by being smart. This article is an inspiration to those of us staring at those who control power. It is time to … [Read more...]
Who says business has no role commenting on Government decisions?
In USA the firm Ben and Jerry has been pretty active in commenting on issues. In the link below they have assessed the record of President Biden under the following headings. Underneath these headings I have copied part of their summary. The important issue for me is that they have a really good … [Read more...]
Democratic changes in USA
In USA the Republicans are working overtime to reduce the opportunity for communities like Afro-American families from voting. Some of the corporates have joined the push back against this undemocratic activity. The Republicans are turning on them. Te debate is fascinating and this is well worth … [Read more...]
Fabian Society talk this week
Natasha Hamilton-Hart - Anglo-American capitalism in an East Asian Mirror I would like to invite you to hear Professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart discuss the above topic5pm on Wednesday April 14 at Wellington Central Baptist Church, 46-48 Bouclott Street, Wellington You can also join by … [Read more...]
Yangon, Myanmar
Riot police hold down a protester as they disperse demonstrators in the township of Tharkata on the outskirts of Yangon. The UN special envoy for Myanmar called for urgent Security Council action, saying multiple peaceful protesters were killed and injured in the military’s worst crackdown this … [Read more...]
Lessons on democracy from USA
Having been obsessed with Trump, and the dark forces he represented, I will start the year with some observations of what has taken place since the last Tuesday Club notes. In a very interesting blog by Sam Harris, he conversed with General Stanley McChrystal about the insurrection on 6 January … [Read more...]
Why it’s important that New Zealand supports the countries in the Pacific:
I have had a deep and rewarding friendship with many people in our Pacific Island community. I grieve on a regular basis at the early death of a particularly good friend, Rev Lapana Faletolu. Lapana and I shared so many good times and did so much together. His death was a massive blow to his … [Read more...]
Look what Trump is doing to America:
I believe in democracy. I have spent my life deeply involved with it. It is, however, a fragile thing. Mass public mayhem can make it even more fragile. The way Trump, in his own interests, has mobilised mob behaviour in America by not accepting the will of the people is not just scary, it’s … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 15 December 2020
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