The National Party leader doesn’t want fireworks banned. PAT PILCHER ponders the political wisdom the latest Simon Bridges rant.
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Will Huawei Pull The Plug On NZ?
With its blackballing by our government and the GCSB and the lack of transparency over why they’re doing so, PAT PILCHER raises serious concerns.
Is The Huawei Ban For Real?
PAT PILCHER looks at signs that America’s stance on Huawei may be softening and examines the evidence that it’s unworkable.
US vs. Huawei – Don’t Believe Everything You Read
While the US media parrots Trump’s allegations about shady goings-on at Huawei, PAT PILCHER reports that it takes two to tango.
Trump, Google And Huawei – What Does It All Mean?
PAT PILCHER smells a rat in the coverage of the Trump/Huawei debacle, and looks to the facts to explain the likely outcome.
UK Calls Bull On Five Eyes Huawei Ban
As the UK refuses to jump blindly onboard the Huawei ban train, PAT PILCHER asks what it means for other Five Eyes countries which have been quick to club against the Chinese vendor.
Is Facebook An Authoritarian State?
We got banned! That’s right, for having the temerity to link to Andrew Johnstone’s story all about his painful experience with Facebook, the social media disabled his account for three days, and took his post down. PAT PILCHER responds.