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Tensions erupt in Melbourne as immigration rallies held across Australia (www.abc.net.au)
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One man was arrested in Melbourne, with police deploying crowd control measures including OC (or pepper) spray, flash-bangs and rubber bullets during a tense stand-off with counter protesters.

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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I hear a lot of theorists talk about how being involved in a movement forces people to come to terms with the reality of it. Propaganda often doesn't hold up against what's in front of your face. And it's reassuring to see that it's sometimes the case.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Apparently this guy turned up to the anti-racism.rally uninvited and tried to make it all about him by having a press conference of sorts. Was a Trumpet of Patriots candidate at election. So it's not like he's had a change of heart. Opportunist looking to self-promote and wants to wash stink of NSN off any future tilt at office I guess.

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