Eric Crampton's latest op-ed attempts to cast those who are concerned about the well-documented ties between the government and international corporate lobbying groups as paranoid conspiracy theorists
Crampton was an extraordinary find for the MPS / Atlas and has been with them for a long time, suggesting he's very well paid. Seems his special power is to be completely unflappable- never strident in his extremism. I wonder if he's the same in open debate as when composing press-releases?
- he has opined of things in ways that show a lack of detailed knowledge of what he is opining on (our actual resource management law and process is one example), his references do not necessarily support his assertions,
- he can be extremely demonstrative in video seminars, as he was in a recent seminar on congestion charging
God, that's good writing Ryan. You nail the twisted logic (wrong word - he's not very logical) beautifully. Why in hell's name aren't our MSM doing it! Yes, I do know why 😞.
Great peice Ryan. Have to say am a bit disapointed by comment in Danyl McLauchlan column in the latest Listener. Obviously referring Dame Anne in regards to Atlas and conspiracy theories.
Terrible that so called right wing organisations promote their ideas and according to you lobby governments
On the left however, all is sweetness and light pure and blameless. Our recent PM was president of an international communist organisation as well as a member of the WEF. But it’s ok for them to promote their ideas and lobby governments because they’re the good guys - apparently?
Crampton was an extraordinary find for the MPS / Atlas and has been with them for a long time, suggesting he's very well paid. Seems his special power is to be completely unflappable- never strident in his extremism. I wonder if he's the same in open debate as when composing press-releases?
Has anyone seen him in person? It's a good question you pose Kevin.
We should start a conspiracy theory that he’s not a real person.
Not in person but on the box. very well groomed, controlled man.
I heard him on RNZ once. He speaks like an entirely reasonable person and makes all that snake oil just seem like obviously the right thing.
Three things I have noticed about Mr Crampton
- he can get very snarky in his comments,
- he has opined of things in ways that show a lack of detailed knowledge of what he is opining on (our actual resource management law and process is one example), his references do not necessarily support his assertions,
- he can be extremely demonstrative in video seminars, as he was in a recent seminar on congestion charging
Excellent article, Ryan, I love how you illustrate the psychological ploys at hand. Can't say that that's not their forte.
Your fourth paragraph had me laughing out loud ... a real skill to illuminate a serious issue while making the reader laugh!
For me it was the line "lives rent-free in his head" had me chuckling!
Ha ha yes meet too!
God, that's good writing Ryan. You nail the twisted logic (wrong word - he's not very logical) beautifully. Why in hell's name aren't our MSM doing it! Yes, I do know why 😞.
I’m so glad. I was wondering if it would come off as a stretch, like I was looking for something that wasn’t there.
👀👀👀 One of my favourite sayings... "just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't a real person following you" so 🤷
Great read thanks Ryan
Great peice Ryan. Have to say am a bit disapointed by comment in Danyl McLauchlan column in the latest Listener. Obviously referring Dame Anne in regards to Atlas and conspiracy theories.
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I’ll look into it! Thanks.
Terrible that so called right wing organisations promote their ideas and according to you lobby governments
On the left however, all is sweetness and light pure and blameless. Our recent PM was president of an international communist organisation as well as a member of the WEF. But it’s ok for them to promote their ideas and lobby governments because they’re the good guys - apparently?
You clearly haven’t read anything else I’ve written if you think I’m an Ardern fanboy or all-in on the mainstream left.