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You don’t need a law to lead on plastic waste

October 15, 2025 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

<A response to SC Johnson CEO H Fisk Johnson’s post on LinkedIn> I admire any CEO who wants to tackle plastic waste. But saying the only way forward is regulation is a counsel of convenience, not courage. 1) If CEOs agree, act—don’t outsource willpower to Washington. You sit on a CEO coalition that already spans […]

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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

Roger Kerr, the Father

June 15, 2025 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

<This is a speech I delivered at Il Casino, Restorante in Wellington at a surprise birthday for Dad’s 60th birthday on January 15, 2005 attended by more than 50 friends and family members. ‘Telegrams’ by people who were unable to attend follow, as does a list of the attendees.> I’d like to thank you all […]

Filed Under: Daddy Rants Tagged With: Bryce Wilkinson, Doug Myers, Richard Epstein, Roger Kerr, sir ron trotter

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

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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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