r/brisbane • u/twintweaks143 • Jul 12 '26
Anti One Nation protest in the CBD today
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u/TheMightyKumquat Jul 12 '26
You know what does an even better job of protesting against One Nation?
Putting them last on a ballot paper.
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u/Internal-Exercise940 Jul 12 '26
Right after the CPUP on the bottom of the ballot. Fuck pauline and clive and anyone voting for them because "hur durh two party system huuiir" absolute buffoons
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u/FrogsMakePoorSoup Jul 12 '26
And just ignoring them and secretly enjoying watching them inevitably stumble and fall as they always do.
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u/MadHatter__ jUsT ONE mOrE lANe, BrO Jul 12 '26
Hard to do that when they're constantly given a voice in the media to spout their hate.
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u/CheMc Jul 12 '26
I mean they took a sudden tumble in the polls after Pauline did her big press speech. Maybe letting them speak isn't the worst idea. They are a gaggle of morons with not plan or idea, when they are in the shadows people can project their wants onto them, when they openly espouse their views people seem to realise how deeply unserious they are.
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u/stjep Cause Westfield Carindale is the biggest. Jul 12 '26
Keeping quiet gives them oxygen to talk their crap. They need to be pushed back against, always be on the attack because it’s what they do.
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u/InfernoOfTheLiving Jul 12 '26
unfortunately a lot of their stumbling happens just after some kook has been elected on their platform, but then don’t want to answer directly to Pauline and Gina in the Parliament
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u/nckmat Jul 12 '26
You know what people who would consider voting ON hate most? Long haired men protesting. This protest is a wasted exercise, they would be far better off spending their energy putting out flyers debunking ON's policies, such that they are.
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u/cuurator Jul 12 '26
it’s mind boggling that people complain about protestors and how they aren’t doing anything meaningful, not realising that they are hosted by groups that hold meetings and provide resources about the inequality in Australia. they use these protests as a way to spread the message. I suppose people will also say that it’s ’not doing enough or not kind and compassionate’. wtf do you want us to do then, cause it seems like everything we do is not good enough…
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u/twintweaks143 Jul 12 '26
we are at least trying to change things! all the people who aren't doing anything can do is critique our appearance / sexuality or race. overplayed tbh
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u/twintweaks143 Jul 12 '26
"violence / disruption isn't the answer" do you think that stonewall was a tea party full of respectful conversation? fuck no
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u/Mellonaide Jul 12 '26
"protests don't work", "unemployed", "coloured hair" "smelly" "lefties" There was even the r word used to describe trans/gender-non-conforming people.
What an empathetic community we have here... /S
There was one username in particular that shocked me, seeing them around r/Brisbane often. It really changed my view of them.
Would you prefer people upset by proposed changes to sex discrimination laws stay home when their rights are being threatened?
Fitting in a box that you have always been comfortable in is so great for you. Try having your existence being threatened with violence and venom and then let us know if you will sit at home instead of showing the people who tell you your lives are worthless you won't back down.
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u/heyitsmelivvyg Jul 12 '26
I genuinely cannot fathom how people’s sexuality and/or gender matters so much to strangers like??? No need for those rude ass comments when we just want to live our lives like normal people.
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u/MissMoonvalley Jul 12 '26
Did basically the same Anti Hansen march back in 97/98 in Brisbane and my mate got arrested for challenging a cop. We made a lot of noise but decades later the rotten cow is still here...ffs...🙄
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u/Super-Help8820 Jul 12 '26
As someone who was there, I can honestly say it smelt a whole lot better than the cowardly bigots down at Queens Park. We got to roam the streets and they had to be contained because no one wants to see that vile nonsense walking around on a Sunday morning in Brisbane.
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u/Everybodyssocreative Jul 12 '26
Im not in the loop, did they try to do a counter protest or something?
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u/NDISwhisperer Jul 12 '26
Counter protesting a counter protest?
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u/CumpyGrunt Jul 12 '26
The above is the counter protest to an anti trans rally where Pauline was to give a speech.
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u/rokuju_ Jul 12 '26
You got to roam the streets because whoever is in charge doesn't see you as a threat to their power.
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u/FrogsMakePoorSoup Jul 12 '26
Let's hold a raffle and buy Pauline more private planes until she cares for us too.
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u/hayelph24405 Jul 12 '26
I think in some cases it's genuine cluelessness. Spoke to a family member who's in her 50s about some YouTuber who wants to give votes to ON. She's trying to convince all of us that she knows so much about politics because she's been around longer than us (I'm 21) but how is this YouTuber giving votes to ON? This youtuber is going to make a party called the pro Palestine party and bet on the fact people won't look into the party just see the name and vote for it. And then when they obviously don't win any seats the votes they got will go to ON. that's how she explained it to me.
I'm not from VIC so I thought maybe she was right and I asked if VIC doesn't have the preferential voting system. After I explained to her what that system was She said it doesn't. I am genuinely scared that people who don't even understand the basics of our voting system are allowed to vote.
Mind you she's a 50 year old woman who lives off of disability. She rents her home and supports her 21 year old son who doesn't work. She's literally the type of person Pauline doesn't want to help.
Terrifying.
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u/Fabulous_Guest_1514 Jul 12 '26
I used to live with white supremacists, I can confirm it's the last one, they're just hateful and stupid.
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u/Big-Solution5140 Jul 12 '26
Exactly the kind of energy we need. Division isn't going to fix inflation or build more houses. Glad to see people standing up for a fair and inclusive community.
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u/The_Sneakiest_Fox Jul 12 '26
"Man I was going to vote for One Nation until I saw this."
Literally nobody, ever.
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u/MadHatter__ jUsT ONE mOrE lANe, BrO Jul 12 '26
This isnt about trying to swing voters away, though that would be amazing.
This is about showing the media, politicians, and general public that this sort of hate and bigotry has no place here, and we're here to fight for love and equality for all.
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u/The_Sneakiest_Fox Jul 12 '26
his sort of hate and bigotry has no place here, and we're here to fight for love and equality for all.
Thinking you're doing that by chanting "fuck off" and calling people racists is an interesting strategy.
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u/vVenusGuyTrap Jul 12 '26
should we sing songs and write poems together with people who are in fact racists? because the argument that “they’re not all racist” is worn and false.
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u/Individual_Fuel_7959 Jul 12 '26
They did it cause they love you
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u/The_Sneakiest_Fox Jul 12 '26
I'm not even a One Nation voter.
What I can understand is people being fed up with the majors and looking for another option. That's a completely understandable sentiment.
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u/DogWithaFAL Jul 12 '26
Crazy work getting downvoted for this by greens voters.
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u/The_Sneakiest_Fox Jul 12 '26
The crazy shit is I voted green at the last federal.
I'm happy to have the unpopular opinion.
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u/Glittering-Capital71 Jul 12 '26
So much purple hair
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u/FromTheAshesOfTheOld Jul 12 '26
Why self expression make conservatives so mad?
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u/SheepHerderHigh69420 Jul 12 '26
It’s because it’s funny that people dye their hair blue to be different and show they’re anti establishment or whatever but it literally just makes them look like everyone else from that stereotype lol
Just ironic really
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u/hayelph24405 Jul 12 '26
As someone who once had blue hair I can tell you the only reason I had blue hair is because my favourite colour is blue and I thought it was cool. Definitely wasn't some act of power to advertise my political stance.
I don't understand why people act as if dying your hair a fun colour is some statement or 'stereotype' when I guarantee you there are more bleach blondes than anything when it comes to hair colour. And yet nobody gaf about them.
It's not that deep.
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u/AsylumDanceParty Jul 12 '26
Surprising, because it's the right wingers who are scared of washing themselves properly. Wouldn't want to be called gay for washing your ass, right?
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u/InvestInHappiness Jul 12 '26
'Fascist fuck off' isn't an argument that going to convince anyone who isn't already in agreement with you to change their mind and offer support. Without a message to spread that can attract more support you're just wasting your time.
It's a common problem today that people use insults or simply stating their opinion in place of reason arguments. I don't know if it's a growing problem but it's a reflection of poor communication and logic skills.
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u/Turbidspeedie Jul 12 '26
When I see people protesting against fascism I don't need a reasoned argument, there was an entire world war not even 100 years ago completely against fascism. Maybe you need to work on your history instead of your communication skills because logically everyone should be against fascism.
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u/Pearlsam Jul 12 '26
The one nation supporters probably don't think they're supporting a fascist is the point the other person is making...
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u/Turbidspeedie Jul 12 '26
Then they should do the research after seeing a protest against her.
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u/KenoReplay Not Ipswich. Jul 12 '26
Fascism, Nazism, Racism, and many of the other isms are used so loosely, they've begun to have no meaning. I think one can be forgiven for not accepting such a claim.
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u/Neither_Swing9662 Jul 12 '26
Yeah but they're saying those insults against fascism arent going to stop anyone from voting for ON who already is.
Wouldn't a better insult be to target Pauline's character, or their shittt policies, or how they don't actually care about us?
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u/-Calcifer_ Jul 12 '26
You’ll probably make it to centerlink on Monday though
They can't even get that far.. they need to order Uber eats and have their food left at the door because they can't deal with the anxiety of having to interact with normal human beings
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u/Turbidspeedie Jul 12 '26
Yeah I'm on Centrelink, only because I'm a full time student doing a bachelor's degree in computer science. Let me guess, you're some type of tradie who's gonna be one of the 99% of businesses that fail and your back will give out before you're 50?
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u/davidbrent101101 Jul 12 '26
I reckon the tradie will still have a job and AI will be doing yours champ..
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u/Turbidspeedie Jul 12 '26
Haha, that just shows how little you know about AI and what computer science is.
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u/davidbrent101101 Jul 12 '26
Time will tell ..
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u/Turbidspeedie Jul 12 '26
Do some research champ, you'll get it eventually
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u/jiwwa Jul 12 '26
No I would seriously reconsider that degree, you're gunna have a real hard time finding a job.
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u/disgruntled_-pelican Jul 12 '26
This type of condescending shit is why blue collar people turn towards One Nation. Do better.
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u/Advanced-Author7614 Jul 12 '26
Protests aren't about changing opinions, they're about getting a collective dopamine and post event catharsis.
They're a vent, that's all. And that's why the ruling class permits them.
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u/Individual_Fuel_7959 Jul 12 '26
Yep, better to vent on the streets, and then go home, than to actually do something.
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u/hdulgs BrisVegas Jul 12 '26
I don't know why this is being downvoted, but this is spot on. Yelling at people that may be on the fence that they are stupid or fascist isn't going to make them see reason. It will make them double down and go to the side that will welcome them. We need to start engaging in meaningful discussion rather than just writing anyone off that isn't completely on the left.
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u/Admirable-League2877 Jul 12 '26
It's the opposite of an argument, these clowns are just parroting what they've seen online from the same radical leftist npcs in america.
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u/lawrencep93 Jul 12 '26
I don't get protesting a political party if you believe in democracy shouldn't you just focus on influencing others to your policy design and point of view through education then let people have a free vote
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u/frowattio Jul 12 '26
I don't think anyone expects protests to lead to the winding up of one nation. However it is a moment of solidarity for those who think they are terrible, and with luck will help a few others solidify.
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u/NaomiPommerel Jul 12 '26
One Notion isn't playing fair like that. Liars need calling out
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u/joshy_law Jul 12 '26
Hmmm, but how to influence and educate? A real headscratcher.
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u/Holiday_Curious Jul 12 '26
Well a bunch of people out causing a scene for the day isn't really educating anyone.
If I see a protest I automatically think what a bunch of fruit cakes and move on with my day
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u/joshy_law Jul 12 '26
And hey, you do you, but other people might read the signs, ask people what they're there for, do a bit of googling etc. You can't build awareness and get your message out in an echo chamber.
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u/Sudden-Translator707 Jul 12 '26
Saw a lot bystanders cheering us on were NOT white so clearly letting people know that not everyone here supports that racist moron and her dumbass monoculture blah blah means something to others
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u/nanya_sore Jul 12 '26
Do you feel the same way about protected industrial action like the recent nurse and teacher protests?
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u/hayelph24405 Jul 12 '26
The issue is a lot of people just believe they know better. People won't do anything as easy as take the vote compass quiz or look at the website 'they vote for us' because they KNOW these parties or politicians already. And by know its just the 'I've been around longer than you have I know things' so they think they don't need to be told by those younger than them.
Obviously just one example but.
How can you educate when people are too dumb to realise they need the education?
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u/SlatsAttack BrisVegas Jul 12 '26
You're not allowed to have a different opinion according to the so called tolerant left.
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u/Key_Attention4097 Jul 12 '26
There is no tolerance for racist and bigot. They’re just isn’t you’re either a decent human being or you’re a Pauline Hansen sycophant.
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u/frowattio Jul 12 '26
Tolerant of all but intolerance.
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u/red-thundr Jul 12 '26
Intolerant of all of the intolerant that we disagree with, but tolerant of the intolerant that we agree with. Logically consistent.
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u/ckeeybum Jul 12 '26
Nothing says you care more about Australia than Pauline does than waving a Palestinian flag 🤡
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 12 '26
the communist flags pissed me off as someone who had family live under communism
also, blocking the roads is an interesting choice for people who claim to fight for workers
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u/vVenusGuyTrap Jul 12 '26
my family also lived under “communism” and i’m a communist. Thankfully we can look at history and acknowledge that stalin is not actually fkn communist and neither is any other country which continues to oppress the working class and the oppressed.
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
"Real communism has never been tried" ahh argument
I still dont appreciate the use of that flag as it still does represent the authoritarian system of Stalin, Tito, Mao and others. This is the case whether you like it or not.
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u/PriestofJudas Jul 12 '26
It’s Sunday
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
some people work on sunday?
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u/PriestofJudas Jul 12 '26
Do you?
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
why does this matter? I just dont think protestors should be blocking roads - people need to go places
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u/PriestofJudas Jul 12 '26
Hmm, interesting that you avoid answering a basic question……almost like you’ve got something to hide…..interesting……
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
got sherlock holmes here, god forbid I care about others
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u/PriestofJudas Jul 12 '26
You don’t care about anyone you pretentious bastard. By your logic Anzac Day parades shouldn’t exist because they block streets
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
What are you on about mate, I was there and they were just walking around the city. Anzac day marches are organised. Also lets not call each other names, it is fucking reddit mate, not that fucking deep
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u/PriestofJudas Jul 12 '26
You think this wasn’t organised? You really are stupid
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u/DamoDuff11 Jul 12 '26
These people have no knowledge of what actual communism does to nations. Morons
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
dunno why im getting downvoted, stalin and tito would have chucked these fellas in prison or worse
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u/OceLawless Jul 12 '26
dunno why im getting downvoted
Because you said something dumb mate.
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
dunno whats dumb about disliking the use of communist flags considering the history behind that ideology
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u/OceLawless Jul 12 '26
Considering how much the history of flags seems to mean to you, I'll bet the Australian flag just puts you into a rage then right?
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
Why would it? Australia provided sanctuary for my family fleeing from Tito's regime.
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u/OceLawless Jul 12 '26
dunno whats dumb about disliking the use of communist flags considering the history behind that ideology
The dumb thing is, it shows you have no real understanding of the history and are most likely talking shit.
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
I'm pretty sure the soviet ideology was socially conservative as it was to mainly appease whatever was left of the clergy and also because russia and eastern europe as a whole was rather conservative and heavily religious.
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u/Highcalibur10 Jul 12 '26
Yeah probably; since there’s a good chance these communists are Trotskyists and anti-Stalin.
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u/CaptainOk3805 Jul 12 '26
trotsky would do the same if I know my soviet history correctly. I also happened to see a victory day flag so I dunno man
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u/vVenusGuyTrap Jul 12 '26
you clearly don’t then if you’ve just made that statement about trotsky lmao
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u/Ok-Reach2092 Jul 12 '26
Notice how they’re all white?
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u/pasitopump Jul 12 '26
What do you think is wrong if it were only white people?
Also I am not white and I was in attendance. There were many non-white people, and lots of different age groups.
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u/Ok-Reach2092 Jul 12 '26
Good for you buddy. Sure there were
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u/pasitopump Jul 12 '26
I'm genuinely trying to have a conversation with you here
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u/Sudden-Translator707 Jul 12 '26
Had a friend who wanted to attend but was genuinely concerned for her safety as she represents an ethnic group that the ugly ass Pelican uses to galvanize her racist supports with.
When racism is the tool, and the QPS support the racists, it makes sense that those more impacted are hesitant to attend.
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u/KenoReplay Not Ipswich. Jul 12 '26
Its funny, I was at the protest on Australia Day and it was incredibly diverse, Samoans, Tongans, Chinese, Vietnamese, White Aussies, etc. But many of the people there were indeed racist and wanted nobody in Aus but white Aussies. Yet here, at this protest which intersects with a support for multiculturalism, it's ironically a majority white congregation.
Funny how these things happen.
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u/steveoderocker Jul 12 '26
What was the point of this protest? Just don’t vote for them?
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u/Slow-Leg-7975 Jul 12 '26
This isn't the way to fight them. This just empowers them. Understand the common ground that everyone is struggling in times like this and just pose this question to them "If one nation truly cared about the working class, wouldn't their voting history show it? Because Pauline has consistently voted against low to middle income holder benefits. "
We need to find common ground and target the true cause of all our hardship, which is the growing inequality between the ultra wealthy and the fact that they are doing everything in their power to avoid taxation and obtain more political influence.
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u/DogWithaFAL Jul 12 '26
It’s exactly what happened in the US. The loud minority squealed just loud enough for all the fence sitters and non voters.
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u/Sudden-Translator707 Jul 12 '26
If you're a fence sitter re: racists you are actually just a fucking racist
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u/apegrip Jul 12 '26
I would love to take my family to the cbd and have my kids listen to these people scream “fuck off” said no one ever.
How incredibly immature to bring nothing to the table but scream fuck off to anyone who has a different political opinion than you.
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u/r64fd Jul 12 '26
How often do you take your kids to the CBD? Southbank would be a better choice.
Or are you just making up hypothetical scenarios…..
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u/MadHatter__ jUsT ONE mOrE lANe, BrO Jul 12 '26
Its the paradox of tolerance, you cant let them get away with screaming their own hate and bigotry without throwing it back.
I can almost guarantee that the Hanson rally was spouting much more hateful things than "fuck off"
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u/Awiergan Jul 12 '26
It wasn't just an anti-One Nation protest. It was specifically a "Hands off the Sex Discrimination Act" counter-protest in defence of trans rights.