Racism in Australia against the Aboriginals (documentary by John Pilger)

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Australia

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

@Melbournelad

 

[lenfantdelacapitale]

there is a good Al Jazeera doc on that it's like a 4 part series literally titled something like "how australia became white" lol

 

[JahFocus CS]

It isn't just racism, but also settler colonialism. Australia is a settler state.

 

[joeychizzle]

@Melbournelad

He doesn't represent all the white Australians neither is it his fault his ancestors fukked shyt up
you gonna hate on all Germans cuz of the Nazis and Hitler's short ass too?

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

He doesn't represent all the white Australians neither is it his fault his ancestors fukked shyt up
you gonna hate on all Germans cuz of the Nazis and Hitler's short ass too?

His earlier commentary on how Australia is "different now" in the NYPD shooting thread is refuted by this documentary. He doesn't represent all of White Australia, but he does represent views which say "We're all Australians"..."Australia is not prejudiced anymore"...etc. etc.

 

[joeychizzle]

His earlier commentary on how Australia is "different now" in the NYPD shooting thread is refuted by this documentary. He doesn't represent all of White Australia, but he does represent views which say "We're all Australians"..."Australia is not prejudiced anymore"...etc. etc.

Australia IS different. Most white people there aren't racist anymore, because we live in the 21st fukking century where the entire world is connected. It is simply foolish to apply umbrella concepts and perceptions to an entire country because of one documentary, which might or might not be accurate.

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Australia IS different. Most white people there aren't racist anymore, because we live in the 21st fukking century where the entire world is connected. It is simply foolish to apply umbrella concepts and perceptions to an entire country because of one documentary, which might or might not be accurate.

It's arguable to say that most white Americans aren't racist anymore. However, they do live in a racist society or a society which was constructed on white supremacy (like Australia! Your first PM's White Australia policy for instance) and the destruction of its Aboriginal people. The low living standards which structurally disadvantage the indigenous people from Australia indicate that Australia is racist. Even if they don't have overtly racist policies like they did in the 20th century.

For example, take the U.S. Why do so many black people live in ghettos in Northern cities after housing discrimination was prohibited? Because the structures that be keep oppressing black people. Australia is similar in that regard. The longer you refuse to accept the plight of your fellow Australians is because of racism - the longer they will suffer.

 

[CHL]

To be fair OP, you do have a point. I cannot speak on ALL of Australia, because I live in the Melbourne suburbs. I have no doubt there are a bunch of backwards rednecks and racist trash out in the countryside But I do live in what is annually rated as one of the very best cities in the world. And I can speak on that.

And Australia (at least the major population centers) isn't different now? Really? You honestly believe that?

I asked this in the other thread, but can you name me the most multicultural and diverse cities in the world? Because I'm positive that Melbourne and Sydney would be right near the top in whatever criteria you use.

You should take a holiday here some time, you would be surprised.

 

[CHL]

He doesn't represent all the white Australians neither is it his fault his ancestors fukked shyt up
you gonna hate on all Germans cuz of the Nazis and Hitler's short ass too?

Not only that but I'm not even related to any of the convicts... My ancestry is from immigrants in the 20th century

 

[joeychizzle]

It's arguable to say that most white Americans aren't racist anymore. However, they do live in a racist society or a society which was constructed on white supremacy (like Australia! Your first PM's White Australia policy for instance) and the destruction of its Aboriginal people. The low living standards which structurally disadvantage the indigenous people from Australia indicate that Australia is racist. Even if they don't have overtly racist policies like they did in the 20th century.

For example, take the U.S. Why do so many black people live in ghettos in Northern cities after housing discrimination was prohibited? Because the structures that be keep oppressing black people. Australia is similar in that regard. The longer you refuse to accept the plight of your fellow Australians is because of racism - the longer they will suffer.

Well.. it's up to them to break free of the ropes that hold em back. Sitting there and complaining really accomplishes nothing. I know I know.. the setbacks and obstacles.. but you gotta conquer those too.

 

[CHL]

Thanks for posting the documentary though, watching it now

 

[Liu Kang]

Aren't they called Aboriginals ? That's what I learned in my english classes in high school

 

[ReturnOfJudah]

Aboriginals are the elephants in the room. They are constant reminders to Australians about their racist and evil origins. Just like negroes and Native Americans are to the Americas. They just cant completely wipe us out, so it frustrates them.

 

[lenfantdelacapitale]

I remember when I was a kid and watching the summer Olympics when it was held there on how the the olympic torch bearer was a non-white (I think Aboriginal) long distance runner. All this symbolic BS to mask away the intolerance/racism of the society seems to be the mantra of white-dominated society especially when it comes to those who came to power by slaughtering the native population. It's like sorry killing millions of your people but here you can hold the torch so the world knows that we aren't bad and have become tolerant LOL