Robert Broughton
@robertbroughton.bsky.social
Politics/IR Researcher
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This 👇 ACT's latest agenda is a Trojan horse for dismantling public services under the guise of 'efficiency.' Neoliberalism isn’t reform - it’s a wealth transfer to the few, leaving the public to foot the bill. The social cost is always paid in arrears. #NZPol
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The long neoliberal con
From the University of Otago – Opinion: The Regulatory Standards Bill is another attempt by Act leader David Seymour to prioritise corporations over the good of the public, argues Dr Ryan Ward
newsroom.co.nz
December 18, 2024 at 7:14 PM
This 👇 ACT's latest agenda is a Trojan horse for dismantling public services under the guise of 'efficiency.' Neoliberalism isn’t reform - it’s a wealth transfer to the few, leaving the public to foot the bill. The social cost is always paid in arrears. #NZPol
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/18/t...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/18/t...
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NEWS: We underestimated the destructive ambition of this coalition government.
After reading the coalition agreements, one trusted friend and colleague said: “This is more significant than the reforms of 1984.”
#nzpol
After reading the coalition agreements, one trusted friend and colleague said: “This is more significant than the reforms of 1984.”
#nzpol
We underestimated the scale of the attack | E-Tangata
“While we underestimated the coalition’s willingness to sacrifice life for profit, we also believe that the government has underestimated how potent a coalition of shared interests to defend Te Tiriti...
e-tangata.co.nz
December 14, 2024 at 11:35 PM
NEWS: We underestimated the destructive ambition of this coalition government.
After reading the coalition agreements, one trusted friend and colleague said: “This is more significant than the reforms of 1984.”
#nzpol
After reading the coalition agreements, one trusted friend and colleague said: “This is more significant than the reforms of 1984.”
#nzpol
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Reposted by Robert Broughton
Conventional wisdom in 2024 seems to dictate that the Covid-19 response was an overreaction, but that conventional wisdom is wrong.
My analysis on the Royal Commission report and the response to it:
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/03/h...
My analysis on the Royal Commission report and the response to it:
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/03/h...
Historical revisionism on Covid threatens NZ's pandemic preparedness
Comment: The Royal Commission report fundamentally validates the strategic and tactical choices made during the acute phase of the pandemic
newsroom.co.nz
December 2, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Conventional wisdom in 2024 seems to dictate that the Covid-19 response was an overreaction, but that conventional wisdom is wrong.
My analysis on the Royal Commission report and the response to it:
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/03/h...
My analysis on the Royal Commission report and the response to it:
newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/03/h...
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Minister of Finance: no I won’t give the costs as they are commercially sensitive. ACT: hold my cup…
December 11, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Minister of Finance: no I won’t give the costs as they are commercially sensitive. ACT: hold my cup…
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Syrian state TV is now broadcasting just a single, still image.
It reads: “The great revolution has triumphed and the Assad regime has fallen.”
History.
#Syria 🇸🇾
It reads: “The great revolution has triumphed and the Assad regime has fallen.”
History.
#Syria 🇸🇾
December 8, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Syrian state TV is now broadcasting just a single, still image.
It reads: “The great revolution has triumphed and the Assad regime has fallen.”
History.
#Syria 🇸🇾
It reads: “The great revolution has triumphed and the Assad regime has fallen.”
History.
#Syria 🇸🇾
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NZ govt are attacking trans youth. They've told MoH to consult on puberty blockers over xmas. They're not consulting experts or trans youth and their whānau. Instead it's open to everyone, including terfs. Please complete this survey, it takes 5 mins. consult.health.govt.nz/strategy-and...
Consultation on safety measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs
- New Zealand Ministry of Health
- Citizen Space...
Find and participate in consultations run by the New Zealand Ministry of Health
consult.health.govt.nz
December 6, 2024 at 4:24 AM
NZ govt are attacking trans youth. They've told MoH to consult on puberty blockers over xmas. They're not consulting experts or trans youth and their whānau. Instead it's open to everyone, including terfs. Please complete this survey, it takes 5 mins. consult.health.govt.nz/strategy-and...
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I've been hearing a rumour that yesterday's Marsden news was a surprise to Sir Peter Gluckman. Drop me a message if you have any intel on this (and you feel up to it, of course).
December 4, 2024 at 11:14 PM
I've been hearing a rumour that yesterday's Marsden news was a surprise to Sir Peter Gluckman. Drop me a message if you have any intel on this (and you feel up to it, of course).
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They just do not want to acknowledge the existing social science evidence that removing racist, sexist and anti-poor barriers to economic participation will make a massive positive economic impact.
This statement in particular is horrifying and clearly not true: “Real impact on our economy will come from areas such as physics, chemistry, maths, engineering and biomedical sciences.”
December 4, 2024 at 1:30 AM
They just do not want to acknowledge the existing social science evidence that removing racist, sexist and anti-poor barriers to economic participation will make a massive positive economic impact.
THIS 👇🏽 The government's move to change or remove Treaty provisions in 28 laws is a direct challenge to our nation's commitment to justice and equity. This isn't just legal reform - it's a fundamental shift in the social contract.
#Resist #ToituTeTiriti #nzpol
#Resist #ToituTeTiriti #nzpol
For New Zealanders - this from Peter Dunne is critical and I can not stress it enough- #ToituTeTiriti #nzpol
December 2, 2024 at 2:16 AM
THIS 👇🏽 The government's move to change or remove Treaty provisions in 28 laws is a direct challenge to our nation's commitment to justice and equity. This isn't just legal reform - it's a fundamental shift in the social contract.
#Resist #ToituTeTiriti #nzpol
#Resist #ToituTeTiriti #nzpol