Flag branded symbol of racism

Carrots · 22-01-2007, 10:57

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Exclusive by Kathy McCabe and Simon Benson

THE Australian flag has been banned from this year's Big Day Out in Sydney after organisers branded it a "gang colour" and symbol of hate.

The Daily Telegraph has learned organisers of the Aussie rock festival at Homebush will confiscate any flag or bandana bearing the national symbol at the gate.

Labelling Sydney a hot bed of racism, producers of the Sydney Showground event said it will be the only city in the nationwide event to be subject to the draconian action.

Promoters have already moved the event from the traditional Australia Day gig to a day earlier to avoid nationalistic overtones.

Spooked by last year's event, which came only weeks after the Cronulla riots, organisers will outlaw flags being brandished as a "gang colour".

Prime Minister John Howard said the Big Day Out should be cancelled unless organisers reversed their decision to ban the flag. Big Day Out patrons were intimidated and harassed at the Sydney event on Australia Day 2006 by bigoted fans brandishing flags and demanding people pledge their allegiance.
Event producer Ken West said the use of flags last year after the Cronulla riots and recent clashes between Serb and Croatian fans at the Australian Open tennis had forced his hand.

"I didn't like the behaviour of last year and we have moved the event from Australia Day this year partly because of the way the flags were used," Mr West said.

"The Australian flag was being used as gang colours. It was racism disguised as patriotism and I'm not going to tolerate it.

"I am telling people not to bring (flags) – they are free to get them out at midnight on their way home when it is Australia Day."

Gangs use colours and symbols to distinguish them from rival groups.

Mr West added the ban was also in part trying to be respectful to the Aboriginal community, who view Australia Day as invasion day.

"This is about giving people the opportunity to think about it and what the flag means to them," he said.
Premier Morris Iemma reacted angrily to the ban, claiming the promotors should "reverse their decision immediately".

"If they pulled this on Independence Day in the US, imagine what would happen. It's just ridiculous," he said.

"It is a ridiculous decision and I never thought I'd see the day when a promoter would ask young Australian people to celebrate Australian artists but not identify with their national flag."

Mainstream headline act Jet have a black and white version of the flag as the backdrop for their set.
Frontman Nic Cester said they used this version to display their pride in being Australian.

"I can't tell anyone else what to do but we as a band are very proud to be Australian and we don't want to feel we are not allowed to feel proud because of the disgusting actions of people who don't represent Australia, in my mind," he said.

The ban will be announced on the Big Day Out website this week.

Security staff will not search bags specifically but will be told to stop people from wearing a flag or Australian bandana.

The Big Day Out will be the first event ever to ban the national symbol.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegrap...007132,00.html

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Carrots · 22-01-2007, 11:02

All I can say is....."yeah right". What on earth is this world coming to. I tell you what though. If people are using OUR Australia flag as a means of a gang colour. Then they ought to be bloody shot.

Gotta wonder if they're short on their projected ticket sales and thought they'd cause some controversy to lift sales....it wouldn't surprise me. Some of these people involved with organising events are sick in the head like that. Make a story to boost sales. Shameful.

So if you're in Sydney or NSW and going to Big Day Out - make sure you find yourself a New Zealand flag and take it with you and wear it visibly when going through the gate - whats the bet the security guards try to take it off you - which is when you point out is a NZ one and they're a disgrace cause they don't know what their own National flag looks like!!!!

DEIGS · 22-01-2007, 11:11

I can see why they are doing it cause thats all the big day out needs after what happened in 2001 with the limp bizkit death and if anything starts this year god knows what can happen.

But still if you can't fly our flag on our national day what can you do as carrots said whats this world coming to.

Soph · 22-01-2007, 11:47

Today is the first time I have ever been embarrased to be an Australian!
What sought of free country stops their citizens displying the National Flag with pride! What a load of crap! I am so mad! People always go on about the "Youth" of today having no patriotism, but as soon as they try they get hounded for it! Screw the bloody lot of them! Take ya bloody flag and wear it with pride, boycott it like the did at the Rugby when we were'nt aloud to sing Waltzing Matilda! People power!
Everyone ban together and tell them to stick it up their clacker!

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Jay · 22-01-2007, 12:04

Quote:

Prime Minister John Howard said the Big Day Out should be cancelled unless organisers reversed their decision to ban the flag.

I Agree!!

Random181 · 22-01-2007, 12:14

Every day, new shit happens in this world that makes me more and more disgusted to be a part of it. What the hell are we turning into? Bloody not having black sheep in nursery rhymes because it's racist.... Changing the damn name of 'fairy' penguins so that it doesn't offend gay people... We're all pussy footing around these days, treading on egg shells wherever we walk, and you know what? Society as a whole is getting more pathetic.

Think back 30 years, and if you're not that old (as I am not), think back to the stories your parents told you of life here in Australia. They weren't molly coddled, things were straight forward and made sense, and for the most part, everyone turned out fine.

There were no stupid laws against the majoirty to help protect the minority- of people didn't like it they could rally, or they could damn well shut up and get over it. People who came to Australia, whether it was from England or from anywhere else, initiated themselves into Australian culture, and not the other bloody way around. Obviously, they all brought parts of their own culture with them (how else would we have got fast food, pizza, and other non food related things which escape me at the moment because I'm famished), and you know what? I think everyone was OKAY with that. It was a contribution to Australian society and culture- not something forced on us.

Today though, we get people rocking up all over the joint from God knows where. They are more than welcome to practice their own religions in their own homes, and in mosques/temples/whatever provided for them, hell, we're not going to take everything away from them, but when they start creating shit on the streets, picking on Australians for being Australian, and in effect, changing OUR way of life, making US bow down to avoid conflict- that's just crap.

To quote the article above-
"If they pulled this on Independence Day in the US, imagine what would happen. It's just ridiculous."
Why is it for once that I have to agree with Americans? But it's so damn true. You try this shit in ANY OTHER COUNTRY and you either get ridiculed or your bloody head sawn off, depending where you are. You go to America and complain about Americans? They sure as hell aren't going to stop displaying their flag for you. You go to Iraq (god forbid) and complain about THEIR way of life? Hell, you won't have yours for much longer.

So what is it about the Australian government? Why have they all turned into weaklings?
Not being able to display our OWN flag around our country's national day- the day we're supposed to be proud of WHO WE ARE, because we might offend the minority?
Get your shit together people.
We should no longer stop our way of life.
If people don't like it, they can damn well leave.

Random181 · 22-01-2007, 12:20

Just a quick extra note... Australia Day is for everyone in Australia to celebrate being a part of this wonderful country yes?
So why should anyone feel ousted by it?
I say, it's their own fault if they don't feel a part of Australian culture- they should try a little harder to initiate themselves into it, instead of whinging because we're all prancing around, being proud of who we are.

Billy · 22-01-2007, 12:20

Just the media stirring things up again!

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Panas · 22-01-2007, 12:35

Yet again spineless pieces of crap, bowing to a minority and trying to change the way we act and behave in OUR country. I have already voiced my opinion on this topic in another thread and I stand by it. These people need to piss off back to where ever it is that they came from and stop trying to change the way we are. A smart person may even consider buying a couple of thousand flags and sell them out the front to all the punters. What could they say if EVERY person there had an Australian flag.

Random181 · 22-01-2007, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carrots

Gotta wonder if they're short on their projected ticket sales and thought they'd cause some controversy to lift sales....it wouldn't surprise me. Some of these people involved with organising events are sick in the head like that. Make a story to boost sales. Shameful.

It ain't that coz Im fairly sure it's sold out in both Sydney and Melbourne.

D.C. · 22-01-2007, 13:06

What a load of Bollocks. If our Country's flag is being used as "gang colours" and a "symbol of hate" Then I am a Racist Wigger ( I have the Aussie Flag in my kitchen.. Might add that it is up backwards. To see how many people notice!)

I was lucky enough to Visit America last year. They display their flag everywhere. In Texas, where I spent the majority of my time. The Lone star (the Symbol of Texas) Is everywhere. From flags hanging on at least 80% of buildings, to cars with stickers and Bridges having the Lone Star embossed on their walls. I've been into resturants where the sneeze guard had the state of texas as the leggy bits! It is a symbol of pride. As it should be.

Noone would ever have though about using our flag for representing all the paethatic arguments that people decided to have, as they haven't got any hobbies.

That flag has been flown all over the world as a symbol of prode! Mine went all over the world and yes it did represent a "gang". One that I had to get membership to. On that people are eager to get membership to. As the flag supposedly represents freedom.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry rant over. The organisers of the event need their arse kicked for this. We should be encouraging the display of our flag.

Miss.Behavin · 22-01-2007, 13:24

I heard this this morning and nearly choked on my breakfast in complete shock...its so horrible that things have become so petty that we can no longer be patriotic about our beautiful country without "gangs" and "race hate" being brought into the picture. i can understand that they do not want the flag associated with violence and discrimination but how about the kick the people causing the trouble out, not the flag.
What makes it even worse is its Australia Day weekend i think people have the right to celerbrate. also if you ask me,by telling people not to bring the flag, i bet there will be twice as many bringing them just despite the people who brought on this ban.

PEDLER · 22-01-2007, 13:52

wat a load of bull this is, im always proud to have the aussie flag flyin and if anyone ever asks me to take it down i wont. why just the other week me and me mates was walkin round albury with just bout everythin aussie on yellin out aussie songs haha one even had an aussie flag tied to himself

D.C. · 22-01-2007, 14:50

Glad to hear. Thought it was a bit odd.

rumson87 · 22-01-2007, 15:25

what will happen next. what can be done bout the racism issue in aust. so we can fly the flag in pride

Carrots · 22-01-2007, 16:15

Now the next question....media causing a stir...or have they had a back flip on what they had originally planned because of the outrade.....either or could be quite possibly! LOL.

Agree'd Darran - and made a similar comment on another forum about not being able to see or even worse - copping a flag in the face at sporting events and so forth cause of people with flags.

rumson87 · 22-01-2007, 17:55

they do hipe things up caus they display only negative stuff. they should air posative things and it might help the situation. and ease tension between cultures

UTER · 23-01-2007, 06:17

Cancel the event and fine (or throw in jail) the organises for being un-australian. This would have to be one of those rare times that a large majority agree with the PM little Johnny.
Fair dink-um it's just un-australian. I do understand that there is alot of tension in Australia, but are they going to ask others to not show there bias or has the aussie just been singled out.
John Williamson asked in a song

"Give it to me straight
Face to face
Are you really disappearing,
Just another dying race,
Hey True Blue."

It's the Vibe............

ghostwhowalks · 23-01-2007, 07:55

I have just heard on the radio that the 'organisers' of The Big Day Out are banning people from entering with the Australian Flag !! Apparently with the multiculturalism it is seen as "gang Colours" !!!!

WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH THAT !!!

Since when did our national flag become gang colours !!??

even John Howard has had a go at them !!

what is becoming of our country !!!???

ghostwhowalks · 23-01-2007, 07:57

oops i just posted a thread like this in the politics section .... my bad ...

but yeah its a bloody joke !

22-01-2007, 10:57	#1
Carrots Status: Try Me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SA Posts: 1,093 Rep Power: 10	Flag branded symbol of racism *READ IT, THINK ABOUT IT AND THEN IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING CONSTRUCTIVE TO SAY POST YOUR COMMENTS. LETS TRY AND MAKE IT AS POSITIVE AS POSSIBLE.* Exclusive by Kathy McCabe and Simon Benson THE Australian flag has been banned from this year's Big Day Out in Sydney after organisers branded it a "gang colour" and symbol of hate. The Daily Telegraph has learned organisers of the Aussie rock festival at Homebush will confiscate any flag or bandana bearing the national symbol at the gate. Labelling Sydney a hot bed of racism, producers of the Sydney Showground event said it will be the only city in the nationwide event to be subject to the draconian action. Promoters have already moved the event from the traditional Australia Day gig to a day earlier to avoid nationalistic overtones. Spooked by last year's event, which came only weeks after the Cronulla riots, organisers will outlaw flags being brandished as a "gang colour". Prime Minister John Howard said the Big Day Out should be cancelled unless organisers reversed their decision to ban the flag. Big Day Out patrons were intimidated and harassed at the Sydney event on Australia Day 2006 by bigoted fans brandishing flags and demanding people pledge their allegiance. Event producer Ken West said the use of flags last year after the Cronulla riots and recent clashes between Serb and Croatian fans at the Australian Open tennis had forced his hand. "I didn't like the behaviour of last year and we have moved the event from Australia Day this year partly because of the way the flags were used," Mr West said. "The Australian flag was being used as gang colours. It was racism disguised as patriotism and I'm not going to tolerate it. "I am telling people not to bring (flags) – they are free to get them out at midnight on their way home when it is Australia Day." Gangs use colours and symbols to distinguish them from rival groups. Mr West added the ban was also in part trying to be respectful to the Aboriginal community, who view Australia Day as invasion day. "This is about giving people the opportunity to think about it and what the flag means to them," he said. Premier Morris Iemma reacted angrily to the ban, claiming the promotors should "reverse their decision immediately". "If they pulled this on Independence Day in the US, imagine what would happen. It's just ridiculous," he said. "It is a ridiculous decision and I never thought I'd see the day when a promoter would ask young Australian people to celebrate Australian artists but not identify with their national flag." Mainstream headline act Jet have a black and white version of the flag as the backdrop for their set. Frontman Nic Cester said they used this version to display their pride in being Australian. "I can't tell anyone else what to do but we as a band are very proud to be Australian and we don't want to feel we are not allowed to feel proud because of the disgusting actions of people who don't represent Australia, in my mind," he said. The ban will be announced on the Big Day Out website this week. Security staff will not search bags specifically but will be told to stop people from wearing a flag or Australian bandana. The Big Day Out will be the first event ever to ban the national symbol. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegrap...007132,00.html __________________ *"Road Hammer"*

22-01-2007, 11:02	#2
Carrots Status: Try Me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SA Posts: 1,093 Rep Power: 10	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism All I can say is....."yeah right". What on earth is this world coming to. I tell you what though. If people are using OUR Australia flag as a means of a gang colour. Then they ought to be bloody shot. Gotta wonder if they're short on their projected ticket sales and thought they'd cause some controversy to lift sales....it wouldn't surprise me. Some of these people involved with organising events are sick in the head like that. Make a story to boost sales. Shameful. So if you're in Sydney or NSW and going to Big Day Out - make sure you find yourself a New Zealand flag and take it with you and wear it visibly when going through the gate - whats the bet the security guards try to take it off you - which is when you point out is a NZ one and they're a disgrace cause they don't know what their own National flag looks like!!!! __________________ *"Road Hammer"*

22-01-2007, 11:11	#3
DEIGS Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darwin Posts: 948 Rep Power: 5	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism I can see why they are doing it cause thats all the big day out needs after what happened in 2001 with the limp bizkit death and if anything starts this year god knows what can happen. But still if you can't fly our flag on our national day what can you do as carrots said whats this world coming to. __________________ RUM MAKING GIRLS LOOK GOOD AFTER THE 6TH CAN RUM MAKING BLOKES FERAL SINCE 1888

22-01-2007, 11:47	#4
Soph Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boddington Posts: 528 Rep Power: 4	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism Today is the first time I have ever been embarrased to be an Australian! What sought of free country stops their citizens displying the National Flag with pride! What a load of crap! I am so mad! People always go on about the "Youth" of today having no patriotism, but as soon as they try they get hounded for it! Screw the bloody lot of them! Take ya bloody flag and wear it with pride, boycott it like the did at the Rugby when we were'nt aloud to sing Waltzing Matilda! People power! Everyone ban together and tell them to stick it up their clacker! Last edited by Carrots; 22-01-2007 at 11:50..

22-01-2007, 12:14	#6
Random181 Status: September 2006 Best 4x4 Ute! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,206 Rep Power: 7	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism Every day, new shit happens in this world that makes me more and more disgusted to be a part of it. What the hell are we turning into? Bloody not having black sheep in nursery rhymes because it's racist.... Changing the damn name of 'fairy' penguins so that it doesn't offend gay people... We're all pussy footing around these days, treading on egg shells wherever we walk, and you know what? Society as a whole is getting more pathetic. Think back 30 years, and if you're not that old (as I am not), think back to the stories your parents told you of life here in Australia. They weren't molly coddled, things were straight forward and made sense, and for the most part, everyone turned out fine. There were no stupid laws against the majoirty to help protect the minority- of people didn't like it they could rally, or they could damn well shut up and get over it. People who came to Australia, whether it was from England or from anywhere else, initiated themselves into Australian culture, and not the other bloody way around. Obviously, they all brought parts of their own culture with them (how else would we have got fast food, pizza, and other non food related things which escape me at the moment because I'm famished), and you know what? I think everyone was OKAY with that. It was a contribution to Australian society and culture- not something forced on us. Today though, we get people rocking up all over the joint from God knows where. They are more than welcome to practice their own religions in their own homes, and in mosques/temples/whatever provided for them, hell, we're not going to take everything away from them, but when they start creating shit on the streets, picking on Australians for being Australian, and in effect, changing OUR way of life, making US bow down to avoid conflict- that's just crap. To quote the article above- "If they pulled this on Independence Day in the US, imagine what would happen. It's just ridiculous." Why is it for once that I have to agree with Americans? But it's so damn true. You try this shit in ANY OTHER COUNTRY and you either get ridiculed or your bloody head sawn off, depending where you are. You go to America and complain about Americans? They sure as hell aren't going to stop displaying their flag for you. You go to Iraq (god forbid) and complain about THEIR way of life? Hell, you won't have yours for much longer. So what is it about the Australian government? Why have they all turned into weaklings? Not being able to display our OWN flag around our country's national day- the day we're supposed to be proud of WHO WE ARE, because we might offend the minority? Get your shit together people. We should no longer stop our way of life. If people don't like it, they can damn well leave. __________________ Sellaxxar- Level 70 Undead Holy Priest- 1441 Unbuffed heals. Jubei'Thos - Cheese Addicts Anonymous (I know this means nothing to any of you but I'm proud). Last edited by Carrots; 22-01-2007 at 16:20..

22-01-2007, 12:20	#7
Random181 Status: September 2006 Best 4x4 Ute! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,206 Rep Power: 7	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism Just a quick extra note... Australia Day is for everyone in Australia to celebrate being a part of this wonderful country yes? So why should anyone feel ousted by it? I say, it's their own fault if they don't feel a part of Australian culture- they should try a little harder to initiate themselves into it, instead of whinging because we're all prancing around, being proud of who we are. __________________ Sellaxxar- Level 70 Undead Holy Priest- 1441 Unbuffed heals. Jubei'Thos - Cheese Addicts Anonymous (I know this means nothing to any of you but I'm proud).

22-01-2007, 12:20	#8
Billy Status: BeautUtes.com est. 2004 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dumbleyung! Posts: 8,186 Rep Power: 10	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism Just the media stirring things up again! __________________ Rural Classifieds \| Depression Forum \| Lost Treasure \| Rain Calendar \| Beaut Utes

22-01-2007, 12:35	#9
Panas Status: September 2006 Best One Tonner Ute Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Carramar Posts: 102 Rep Power: 4	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism Yet again spineless pieces of crap, bowing to a minority and trying to change the way we act and behave in OUR country. I have already voiced my opinion on this topic in another thread and I stand by it. These people need to piss off back to where ever it is that they came from and stop trying to change the way we are. A smart person may even consider buying a couple of thousand flags and sell them out the front to all the punters. What could they say if EVERY person there had an Australian flag. __________________ "He who only sees the obvious, wins his battles with difficulty; he who looks below the surface of things, wins with ease. -- Sun Tzu" www.nationalremovals.com.au

22-01-2007, 13:06	#11
D.C. Status: September 2006 Best Chicks Ute! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wistow Posts: 485 Rep Power: 6	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism What a load of Bollocks. If our Country's flag is being used as "gang colours" and a "symbol of hate" Then I am a Racist Wigger ( I have the Aussie Flag in my kitchen.. Might add that it is up backwards. To see how many people notice!) I was lucky enough to Visit America last year. They display their flag everywhere. In Texas, where I spent the majority of my time. The Lone star (the Symbol of Texas) Is everywhere. From flags hanging on at least 80% of buildings, to cars with stickers and Bridges having the Lone Star embossed on their walls. I've been into resturants where the sneeze guard had the state of texas as the leggy bits! It is a symbol of pride. As it should be. Noone would ever have though about using our flag for representing all the paethatic arguments that people decided to have, as they haven't got any hobbies. That flag has been flown all over the world as a symbol of prode! Mine went all over the world and yes it did represent a "gang". One that I had to get membership to. On that people are eager to get membership to. As the flag supposedly represents freedom. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry rant over. The organisers of the event need their arse kicked for this. We should be encouraging the display of our flag. __________________ Please don't tell Daddy I'm at a BnS, he thinks I'm working in a stripclub You can Check out my photos online @ www.fotothing.com/jesirae/

22-01-2007, 13:24	#12
Miss.Behavin Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: earth Posts: 290 Rep Power: 4	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism I heard this this morning and nearly choked on my breakfast in complete shock...its so horrible that things have become so petty that we can no longer be patriotic about our beautiful country without "gangs" and "race hate" being brought into the picture. i can understand that they do not want the flag associated with violence and discrimination but how about the kick the people causing the trouble out, not the flag. What makes it even worse is its Australia Day weekend i think people have the right to celerbrate. also if you ask me,by telling people not to bring the flag, i bet there will be twice as many bringing them just despite the people who brought on this ban. __________________ Australia... love it or leave it!

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PEDLER Status: CAUTION CRAZY BOGAN Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Broadford Posts: 805 Rep Power: 4	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism wat a load of bull this is, im always proud to have the aussie flag flyin and if anyone ever asks me to take it down i wont. why just the other week me and me mates was walkin round albury with just bout everythin aussie on yellin out aussie songs haha one even had an aussie flag tied to himself __________________ DIESEL BROTHERHOOD IS READY TO ROLL B DOUBLE E DOUBLE R U IN ? *PROUD TO BE AUSTRALIAN* *www.autotechtools.com.au*

22-01-2007, 14:50	#14
D.C. Status: September 2006 Best Chicks Ute! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wistow Posts: 485 Rep Power: 6	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism Glad to hear. Thought it was a bit odd. __________________ Please don't tell Daddy I'm at a BnS, he thinks I'm working in a stripclub You can Check out my photos online @ www.fotothing.com/jesirae/

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rumson87 Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: One Tree Hill/Back of the UTE Posts: 965 Rep Power: 4	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism what will happen next. what can be done bout the racism issue in aust. so we can fly the flag in pride __________________ LOST BOY

22-01-2007, 16:15	#16
Carrots Status: Try Me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SA Posts: 1,093 Rep Power: 10	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism Now the next question....media causing a stir...or have they had a back flip on what they had originally planned because of the outrade.....either or could be quite possibly! LOL. Agree'd Darran - and made a similar comment on another forum about not being able to see or even worse - copping a flag in the face at sporting events and so forth cause of people with flags. __________________ *"Road Hammer"*

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rumson87 Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: One Tree Hill/Back of the UTE Posts: 965 Rep Power: 4	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism they do hipe things up caus they display only negative stuff. they should air posative things and it might help the situation. and ease tension between cultures __________________ LOST BOY

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23-01-2007, 06:17	#18
UTER Status: Feral Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Heathcote Posts: 94 Rep Power: 17	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism Cancel the event and fine (or throw in jail) the organises for being un-australian. This would have to be one of those rare times that a large majority agree with the PM little Johnny. Fair dink-um it's just un-australian. I do understand that there is alot of tension in Australia, but are they going to ask others to not show there bias or has the aussie just been singled out. John Williamson asked in a song "Give it to me straight Face to face Are you really disappearing, Just another dying race, Hey True Blue." It's the Vibe............ __________________ Steve *"I'm a southern son proud to be one"* *"Made in Australia for Australian conditions"*

23-01-2007, 07:55	#19
ghostwhowalks Status: January 2006 Best Work / Farm / 4X4 Ute of the Month! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: perth wa Posts: 99 Rep Power: 5	Big Day Out I have just heard on the radio that the 'organisers' of The Big Day Out are banning people from entering with the Australian Flag !! Apparently with the multiculturalism it is seen as "gang Colours" !!!! WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH THAT !!! Since when did our national flag become gang colours !!?? even John Howard has had a go at them !! what is becoming of our country !!!???

23-01-2007, 07:57	#20
ghostwhowalks Status: January 2006 Best Work / Farm / 4X4 Ute of the Month! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: perth wa Posts: 99 Rep Power: 5	Re: Flag branded symbol of racism oops i just posted a thread like this in the politics section .... my bad ... but yeah its a bloody joke !

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