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When voters don’t keep extremism in check

October 29, 2020 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

Extremism on either end of the political spectrum has been with us forever. However, it’s usually kept in check by voters. A Seattle Times editorial described what has become of the left in Seattle this week. In Seattle, [Mayor Jenny] Durkan was targeted at home recently with homophobic and misogynistic messages by left-wing protesters. Individuals […]

Filed Under: Random Rants Tagged With: Jenny Durkan, Kshama Sawant, seattle

Roger Kerr – Nomination for a New Zealand Royal Honour

October 28, 2020 By Nicholas Kerr 1 Comment

In the 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours, Roger Kerr was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to business. The following is the nomination for this honour submitted by Sir William Gallagher: NOMINATION FOR A NEW ZEALAND ROYAL HONOUR Section 1 – Information about the nominator – person making the nomination […]

Filed Under: Random Rants Tagged With: Bill Gallagher, Roger Kerr, Sir William Gallagher

Paul Baines: Letter of support for nomination of Roger Kerr for royal honour

October 28, 2020 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

3 March 2011 The Honours UnitCabinet OfficeParliament BuildingsWellington ROGER KERR I have been invited to provide a letter of support for the award of a New Zealand Royal Honour to Roger Kerr. It is a great pleasure to do so. I have known Roger for over 30 years, initially as a highly regarded officer in […]

Filed Under: Random Rants Tagged With: Paul Baines, Roger Kerr

Sir Paul Callaghan: Letter of support for nomination of Roger Kerr for royal honour

October 28, 2020 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

3/3/11 The Honours SecretariatDepartment of Prime Minister and CabinetParliament BuildingsWellington Dear Prime Minister I write in support of the nomination of Roger Kerr for a New Zealand Honour. Roger is one of New Zealand’s outstanding economic thinkers, and a person who has rendered great service to his country through his work with Treasury, Foreign Affairs, […]

Filed Under: Random Rants Tagged With: Roger Kerr, Sir Paul Callahan

Nick Calavrias: Letter of support for nomination of Roger Kerr for royal honour

October 28, 2020 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

The Honours SecretariatDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetParliament Buildings Private Bag 18041Wellington, 6160 3 March 2011 Dear Sir, This letter is in support of a nomination for a New Zealand Royal Honour for Roger Kerr for his services to the country on economic policy. I first met Roger in 1993 when as CEO of […]

Filed Under: Random Rants Tagged With: Nick Calavrias, Roger Kerr

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Nicholas Kerr is a Dallas-based marketing and loyalty executive, currently leading loyalty and CRM marketing for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy at Brinker International. Previously, he led Microsoft Rewards and held senior leadership positions in consumer marketing and loyalty.

Raised in New Zealand, Nicholas writes The Kerrant, sharing his perspectives on economics, public policy, business, technology, and life. His commentary has appeared in National Review, The Washington Examiner, The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, and New Zealand newspapers including the Otago Daily Times. He has also addressed Chambers of Commerce, think tanks, and other organizations in Seattle and Dallas.

The views expressed on The Kerrant are entirely his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Brinker International, his employers (past or present), or any other organization with which he is affiliated. Read More…

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