I have never wanted America to fail more than now.

An important watch. youtube.com/watch?v=wu9Q...

Hmm invading without a long-term plan seems very American: “But people in the industry said the administration’s message has left them still leery about the difficulty of rebuilding decayed oil fields in a country where it’s not even clear who will lead the country for the foreseeable future.”

Pretty much the expected wishy-washy response from Peters and the CoC.

Big Oil got Bush II elected and look at which country they invaded and for what reason - externally imposed regime-change does not work. Yet this is exactly the same play-book. No lessons learned and same outcome expected.

I got my tickets

Food for thought as the NZ coalition of corrupt fucks prepares to sell off more of our assets this year… #nzpol

Just gonna leave this here

“X is not a platform that should be used by businesses, governments, politicians – or really anyone who isn’t ideologically aligned with the likes of Elon Musk, Andrew Tate and the literal Nazis that are regularly elevated on the platform.”

“The transformation is astonishing. [Paris] has quietly—& quickly—become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. What started as a series of emergency “coronapistes” or pop-up bike lanes, built during the pandemic has evolved into a permanent bike network spanning hundreds of kilometres.”

COMIC: What Artists Do

China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s biggest electric car seller

I'm asking John - and indeed all journalists - as a new year resolution to stop comparisons with a national economy and a household budget. How many years have to go by until we can have coherent conversations in the media about the economy? t.co/jIObxTAoeL

This is becoming a global movement

A Healthy List for a Happy New Year: Sleep more Eat less sugar Remove clutter Stay teachable Show gratitude Actually exercise Play more games Drink more water Read & write more Perform random acts of kindness Spend quality time with loved ones

"We will replace the fragility of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism" ... love this line even more.

In today’s NZ Herald

Nice

Oh Foxy's getting Sex in 2026!

The bike for the win! We keep saying... #BuildBetterCommunities #BuildMoreBikeLanes

I cycle to work (e-bike) regularly in Auckland - 10km each way. It takes me 25 mins on average each way. When I have to drive it takes 35-45 mins. When I cycle: 1. I get to work quicker 2. I get 50 mins good exercise 3. Is great for my mental health. 4. One less car for those who drive

This. Slow and steady does not win the race this year, it discourages people from bothering to vote. If your strategy relies on turnout, take heed of Mahmdani's path.

Very well researched & reasoned article on AI. “The tech industry has run out of hypergrowth ideas, and in its desperation hitched itself to the least-profitable hardware and software in history, then spent three straight years lying about what was possible to the media, analysts and shareholders”

If we’ve learned anything these past few years, it's that: 1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires 2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers 3) Poverty is a policy choice 4) Health care is a human right 5) Strikes work Let's keep fighting for a better world.

#NZGovt grinches #nzpol

Quite correctly often hearing: "When someone is accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression." Because it's true. But we need to hear this more often: "When someone is used to absolute deference, the word 'no' feels like a mortal threat." Grasping that may save our lives.

Bleak

We're challenging a broken, failed economic model, and the people defending it have no answer other than just to continue with what is broken. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

So true They expect every solution to be perfect - death by unrealistic assumptions

Having basic needs met is a huge factor in determining health If everyone had shelter, food, healthcare & a basic income…society would be healthier Instead the billionaires & corporations hoard wealth and blame us when we become disabled or homeless Poverty is a policy choice. Not a moral failing

What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.” What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.” Funny how that works.

Whoa - that’s a lot of law suits

She’s a symbol and a hero for Ukraine! Because like her, Ukraine has lost much & still remains strong, resilient & uplifting! 👏👏👏👏🕊️

NOOO! DONT MAKE HIM MOVE TO NEW ZEALAND

LeMonde said, not on our watch

Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few. Democrats must remember this — and act on it.

the entities deploying AI companions are for-profit companies. If there’s one thing we know about for-profit companies, it’s that they are keen to avoid regulations & eschew evidence that could hurt their bottom line. They are incentivised to downplay risks, cherrypick evidence & tout only benefits.

I initially thought that this headline was from the New York Times Pitchbot

A very normal headline from a very normal newspaper.

“Car bloat”—increasingly oversized automobiles—worsens road safety, affordability and the environment. Here are some of the stories I wrote in 2025 examining the trend and proposing solutions. 🧵 In @vox.com, I likened car bloat to secondhand smoke (which helped bring down the US tobacco industry).

“The immature extremists are inexplicably ungrateful for the bold and ambitious commitments made by city leaders. By the time these kids have kids their age they may be able to use over 10% of streets in their city.”

Agree 100% with this.

Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, soundgarden, pearl jam, or alice in chains.

So all this time climate change denial has just been a dick- measuring contest?

Wow what a powerful image

Yes agreed - but you know, consequences