Tag Archives: New Zealand
Five Rings of Politics
Does sport transcend politics? Of course not. If the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, which run until February 22, were only about sports we would be praising the accomplishments of the many Russian athletes taking part. But Russia is not allowed to participate, due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. That’s politics, but politics in this […]
Thoughts on the Aftermath
“This is not who we are,” she said. “This act was not a reflection of who we are as a nation.” How many times have you heard that? The speaker changes, the message is the same. This time it was New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern “They (the victims) are us. The person who has […]
A River With Personality?
I hope they were only trying to make a point about our duty to the planet. When I read the news story I wondered. Maybe they had completely lost their mind. After all, we are talking about politicians here. Legislators in New Zealand have bestowed personhood on a river. I have a few problems with […]
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