these rallies are anti-nazi too.
That may have been the goal originally, but I’ve definitely seen more swastikas than I would like…
There’s some bad actors who have latched on, maybe
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Aradina@lemmy.ml 4 weeks agoThe Palestinian struggle mirrors the struggle against colonialism in our country. That’s why the protests always include chants of “always was always will be”. Colonialism is a worldwide system after all, its not just in Palestine or Australia. It’s the same struggle everywhere, and we need to fight it everywhere if we want it gone to the dustbin of history where it belongs alongside all other forms of racism.
Our government also does have the ability to pressure other governments. We have the ability to change things and improve things despite being a middle power. Even just condemning the genocide would be a massive move that could change things, it could encourage other countries to condemn it and stop exporting products that help it along.
Those other issues are issues and we should be rallying about those too. Someone just has to organise and lead it. On the Nazis, these rallies are anti-nazi too. The groups involved are broad leftist groups who are very much against Nazism and everything it stands for, like colonialism.
On top of that is just solidarity. If even one photo of the rally makes it to someone having a hard time in Palestine or Lebanon or wherever else and maybe improves their day, then every rally will have been worth it. I want it to be known that despite being on the other side of the world, I care.
“An injury to one is an injury to all.” Is something I take very seriously. As long as there are oppressed people out there, none of us are free.
Also the benefit of my account being on Lemmy.ml is that down votes don’t federate between instances so idk how many people downvote me, I only see one or two.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Aradina@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
Nazis aren’t really going to rallies where the chants include “always was, always will be!” “Aboriginal land” or “no justice, no peace, no racist police” because they support the cause. But they might rock up to agitate and divert media attention away from them.
Any amount of swasticas are too many though. I got a cheapo kogan thermal printer so I can cover them on the fly with pictures of my cat. Haven’t actually had to use it for that yet though.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
I’ve seen them. Remember I live in the CBD, so I see basically any protest that occurs.
It’s not many, but since (like you) my preferred number of Nazis would be zero…
Aradina@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
Nazis love to be where they aren’t wanted. (On earth)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
I agree, we should protest Shia imperialism/colonialism. Shia Hezbollah has slaughtered 10,000s of Sunni democracy protestors in Syria. Shia Hezbollah persecuted and slaughtered Lebanese Christians. Shia has slaughtered and denied rights to women in Iran. Shia Hamas kills Druze and Bedouins and Christians in Israel. Shia wants to have a caliphate and destroying Israel and all infidels, including all Sunni, is part of that.
StudChud@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Yes. Extremists are bad on both sides…?
StudChud@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Makes sense to me, thank you for explaining! 🙏🏼
May we see an end to all settler colonialism and move forward to a peaceful existence with each other.
Aradina@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
It might not be in our lifetimes, but one day good will win out. It’ll be great.