Contra John Campbell

Why conservatives need to remain pessimistic

Dec 31, 2023

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A scene from a 1950s horror movie, featuring a large, menacing gelatinous blob in the center of a town street. The blob is semi-transparent and ominous, with a shiny, undulating surface, consuming objects in its path. Around it, vintage cars and lampposts are being absorbed into its mass. In the foreground, frightened citizens are running away, their expressions a mix of horror and disbelief. The scene is set at night with a full moon in the sky, casting dramatic shadows and giving the scene an eerie glow, reminiscent of classic 50s horror films. — Can you really count on the Nats to beat the Wellington blob?

John Campbell has published a lengthy analysis on the state of New Zealand's political environment following the 2023 general election. His piece is essentially a lamentation about the direction the country is taking under its new leadership. He raises numerous issues, questioning the very ess…

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