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Government: Few shepherds, many sheep

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worse state, an intolerable one. – Thomas Paine, American Revolution activist It took one man, strong of body and mind, to man up with a small army of tested and trusted soldiers to convince fearful people that they needed safety and security […]

Sitizens, standizens and shepherds

Te whetu Orongo

Difficult times create three kinds of people: those who help you; those who leave you; and those who put you there. — Anonymouseconomist After spending almost four decades overseas and returning to my beloved country three years ago, it dawned upon me that there are three kinds of people we meet in our physical, metaphysical […]