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When Renovations Become Revolutions (Only in Chris Trotter’s Mind)

October 28, 2025 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

(A response to Chris Trotter’s “Ruins of the White House’s East Wing symbolise the passing of an old order and the arrival of a new one“) Chris, this is some world-class melodrama. We’re talking about replacing a set of bland 1940s office spaces with a privately funded ballroom, not detonating the Constitution. Presidents have been knocking […]

Filed Under: Policy Rants Tagged With: Chris Trotter, President Trump, Trump, United States of America, USA, White House

It’s Policy, Not Geography, That Holds New Zealand Back

September 10, 2025 By Nicholas Kerr 1 Comment

Geography does not condemn New Zealand to underperformance; policy does. Singapore and Ireland succeeded not by chance but through openness, low taxes, and strong institutions. New Zealand lags because government remains too large and policies insufficiently competitive. With the right reforms, we too can close the gap.

Filed Under: Policy Rants Tagged With: economics, ireland, new zealand

The Dangerous Fiction Behind a Viral Cartoon—and Why It Must Be Called Out

July 13, 2025 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

Viral cartoons comparing Israel to Iran invert reality with fabricated casualty numbers and nuclear myths, fueling modern antisemitism. Drawing on eyewitness testimony, Douglas Murray’s reporting, and documented Hamas tactics, I debunk each claim and explain why sharing such propaganda endangers Jews worldwide. Misinformation spreads hate; responsible voices must publicly challenge it.

Filed Under: Policy Rants Tagged With: antisemitism, IDF, Israel

The Return of the Entrepreneur-Statesman

April 27, 2025 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

From Washington’s merchant roots to Elon Musk’s free-speech crusade, America’s business leaders have long shaped liberty—but too often ceded ground to big government. A new crop of outspoken CEOs is reviving that founders’ tradition, echoing New Zealand’s 1980s reforms and proving entrepreneurs can still unlock prosperity by challenging state overreach.

Filed Under: Policy Rants Tagged With: bill gates, Doug Myers, elon musk, marc andreesen, Roger Kerr, sir ron trotter

Trump’s Path Back: How Shifting Politics and Powerful Voices Reshaped the Election

November 6, 2024 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

Colin Wright

Obama’s subtle snub of Harris, voter fatigue with executive overreach, and the vocal support of CEOs like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman reset the 2024 race. By shifting the Overton window on immigration, the economy, and constitutional norms, these business voices helped clear a surprising path back to power for Donald Trump.

Filed Under: Policy Rants Tagged With: Donald Trump, new zealand, Obama

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I’m Nicholas, a marketing consultant and dad in Dallas, TX. I like to follow policy debates, chat about parenting and share stories. Read More…

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