Anti-smacking Bill - A Country without Discipline

In this case I make no apologies for getting on the bandwagon. Our future as a nation is at stake and... for the moment, both the Internet and the law of the land dictate that I have free speech. So, with that in mind I better... [ READ MORE ]

Bali Bombing - Close to Home

Bali - my heart goes out to all those who have lost loved ones, and otherwise been affected by these events. I won't speak on how effective Indonesia might be at finding those responsible. Nor why further training... [ READ MORE ]

Clean Green New Zealand - Yeah Right

Our clean green image is a farce. One need only look as far as the levels of mercury in New Zealand waters and our lack of recycling for examples. And so it is with our military prestige. Once something to be revered, it is now... [ READ MORE ]

Defence Matters - Views of a Nation

Disturbing, yet equally revealing, is the connection between so many critical issues of our society and those of Defence.Collectively, individual attitudes of compliancy permeate throughout the nation and provide the sort of... [ READ MORE ]

Letters to the Editor

Where does Helen Clark get off saying that if New Zealand had sent troops to Iraq, based off US casualties of all things, we would have lost 60 soldiers by now?
Obviously the leader of the country doesn't realise... [ READ MORE ]

London Bombings - Further Suffering Unleashed

So yes, I am angry, bloody wild in fact, sickened. To see what scumbags will do to defenceless people in the streets of a civilised nation. In the name of what? If you want to play hardball, do it. Do it against the SAS you gutless... [ READ MORE ]

Lords of War

There is much that contributes to the anti-gun culture. It perpetuates to the extremes in pacifistic country such as New Zealand. Somewhat ironic since it has produced some of the best military forces in the world... [ READ MORE ]

New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicle (NZLAV)

While there is little point in screaming after the horse has bolted, there is some validity in addressing issues which might prevent other horses from bolting in the future. Perhaps discussion may better hold to account the stable... [ READ MORE ]

Peace and Equality in a World of Hypocrisy

A virtual quagmire of political correctness ensues when you attempt to debate issues like Lebanon. A blanketing of the real issues, much less an acknowledgement of history, is foregone in exchange for the robot-like thinking... [ READ MORE ]

Post 9/11 - a Future Undeterminded

Work has been slow and very limited over the last week, for the worst possible transgressions imaginable. My heart goes out to those who have suffered loss as a result of the Terrorist attacks in the US. It is indeed... [ READ MORE ]

Anzac Day Protests - and 760 kilograms of High Explosive

For a start Valerie Morse is certainly not keeping anyone's peace.If the protest "was aimed at neither veterans nor monuments" you would surly have to wonder why it was done on this particular day, of all days - the most Anti-war day... [ READ MORE ]

Swiss Model of Neutrality - a New Zealand Focus

Sorry this has ended up a bit long but it gives a bit of detail. Feel free to ask if you want any points elaborated on. Some may well not be so clear, or you might like additional details on a specific area that interests you. Ideas on... [ READ MORE ]