on 06-03-2014 10:38 AM
CONTROVERSIAL anti-Islam Dutch MP Geert Wilders has revealed that a new party defending western values will be launched in Australia.
In a Youtube message, Mr Wilders said he would visit Perth next year to help launch the
Australian Liberty Alliance, which he described as a freedom party.
“Many of you are disappointed with current political parties and have had enough of politicians who sell out western civilisation,” he said.
Mr Wilders, whose Freedom Party is popular in the Netherlands, was the subject of rowdy protests by far Left groups when he toured Australia in February last year.
His views were condemned by several political leaders and in some cases he had to find new meeting venues when worried hosts cancelled bookings.
His visit was sponsored by the Q Society, an Australian “Islam-critical” group which is organising an international seminar this weekend in Melbourne.
on 06-03-2014 07:26 PM
on 06-03-2014 07:31 PM
on 06-03-2014 07:57 PM
@georgiajake2010 wrote:
I would back the party 100 percent. I want the Australia I grew up in the 80's and 90's for my 3 year old! Everyone is too politically correct now - I saw photos the other day of "so called asylum seekers" - they wore nice clothes and one was buff looking. Fleeing - I think not - they are here to catch a break and money
OMG they wore nice clothes ? Outrageous.
One was "buff looking" ? Unacceptable.
So a couple of pics - context unknown - provide your assessment that they are here (wherever here is) "to catch a break and money" ???
on 06-03-2014 08:31 PM
on 06-03-2014 09:04 PM
@am*3 wrote:
"A wide range of minor political parties exist in Australia, ranging from conservative religious groups to fringe anarchist organisations.
Before a political party can enter a candidate in an election, it must officially register with the Australian Electoral Commission. It also has to meet certain regulations under the Electoral Act, such as having a written constitution and at least 500 members who are eligible to be on the electoral roll."
Should that not be the case? If so, who would decide whether a new political party can register or not?
Is that a question to a poster in particular? It's common knowledge that a wide range of minor political parties exist here. The regulations have changed over the years making it more and more difficult for groups/parties to register for standing in elections. Governments change those regulations, I don't think anyone has suggested otherwise.
on 06-03-2014 09:06 PM
on 06-03-2014 09:09 PM
@georgiajake2010 wrote:
Um - yep the blokes that looked good totally changed my point of view NOT. My view on asylum seekers hasn't changed from 15 years ago
and?
on 06-03-2014 10:39 PM
I read the link in the OP but noticed it said very little about what the actual policies of this party might be. So I got to thinking: what would be the logical platform of an anti-Islam party?
This is what I came up with - please feel free to add your own ideas if you think I've missed anything.
1) The burqa would have to go, and the hijab and possibly all long, loose fiting, figure concealing garments. (this might cause a problem for larger ladies who like to wear a kaftan, but I'm sure they would be prepared to make the necessary sacrifice in the name of cultural purity.
2) Islamic schools would be closed down and Muslim children made to atend public schools where they can be instructed in Australian values.
3) All mosques to be closed. (it is well known that they are all training grounds for terrorists) And daily prayers banned. Actually, the more logical step would be to declare Islam itself an illegal organisation and follow Campbell Newmans's example by:
4) Making it illegal to associate with known Muslims. (we could set up an UnAustralian Activities Committee to winkle out 'fellow travellers') and
5) Making it illegal for Muslims to work in certain professions, e.g. teaching (we can't have them secretly indoctrinating our children, counselling (more possible avenues for indoctring the vulnerable), the police force and armed services (we can't have them carrying guns.)
Other laws could include
6) Making it illegal to label any food e.g. Vegemite of chocolates halal
7) Forbidding the speaking of any "Muslim" language in public.
Of coursee, one side-effect of these laws would be to make it very difficult to recognise the closet Muslims in our midst, and this could be a worry because although you can compel someone to conform outwardly, you can't control what is going on in their minds - and we all know what devious little minds these people have. The most practical solution to this problem would be to compel them to wear, whenever in public, an arm band bearing the crescent moon and star.
06-03-2014 10:43 PM - edited 06-03-2014 10:45 PM
on 06-03-2014 11:03 PM
Do you really think that people want to ban islam, or is it more the case they just want to be allowed to continue the traditions of their country (one example is christmas, why should we be forced to say happy holidays instead of the traditional merry christmas, why should our kids have to give up christmas concerts etc)?
Tolerance should be a 2 way street.