Doing The Left Thing – Introducing Bob Mittsky

The introduction of Dr. Frank Shizenhausen as a columnist at Imperator Fish has been such a success that my inbox has been full. Most of the emails I receive are from pharmaceutical companies wanting me to acquire their various wares (isn’t it funny how they know about my little problem?), but it can’t be a…

Right Thinking – This Poll Takes The Biscuit

More common sense from plain-talking Conservative Dr. Frank Shizenhausen It’s time for Prime Minister Key to do the right thing. Once again, the people have voted for a return to good old fashioned values in our schools. The advocacy group Fighting for the Family conducted a poll recently on corporal punishment in schools, and the…

Are Our Kids Drinking Enough?

A prominent mental health expert has expressed dismay over the volume of alcohol being consumed by teenagers. Dr. Vivienne Knead made her comments at a gathering yesterday of mental health experts and youth advocacy groups. “Today’s youth has a major problem with booze,” said Dr. Knead. “We need to do something about the level of…

Right Thinking: One White Rule For All

Conservative columnist Frank Shizenhausen’s latest blistering attack on liberalism In this politically correct day and age, I suppose we should not be surprised by the outrage greeting John Key’s entirely sensible decision not to allow the Tuhoe tribe to take ownership of Urewera National Park. The Prime Minister has made it clear he will not…

PM Blows It Again

The decision by Prime Minister John Key to stay on as part of an overseas trade mission, rather than attend the funerals of three Air Force servicemen, has been criticised as “callous and insensitive”. The comments were made by Air Vice Marshal Sir Hugo Pomfrey-Brown, who was one of many servicemen to attend the funerals.…

Engaging With Yoof: Changes Announced At The Law Commission

Press Release: Law Commission, 4 May 2010For Immediate Release Law Commission President Sir Geoffrey Palmer says he takes seriously claims that the organisation is out of touch with youth. “When we published our report on the effects of alcohol on society, we were widely criticised. Some people called us a pack a wowsers and kill-joys,…

An open letter from Paula Bennett

You may have seen me a bit on the telly recently. TV3 have been on my case, claiming I paid money to silence a complainant. Let me tell you how shocked I was at the allegation. You know me, battling Paula, the feisty but lovable former DPB mum who came good. It’s just not my…