Why is this racist?

[Bird]

I'll buy a couple.

x3

[berlitza]

groovy, will take a couple of days depending on how fast they get the artwork done usually there about $2-3 each plus the cost of a stamp, sometimes there feeling generous and get 100 odd done for free

[pepsi]

Stupid if you dont understand it moron

[paceman]

Stupid if you dont understand it moron

what's to understand?  your original question is 'stupid' because everyone knows what the reaction would be, so it offers nothing to the discussion, much like your inflammatory comment quoted.

you are missing the point.  the shirt itself is not derogatory to anyone.  no religion, ethnic background or cultural minority is mentioned.

explain why people should hide their love of their country? it's a sad day when you are called a racist for loving your country and appreciating what we have here.

other countries are as equally proud of their heritage, and so they should be.  why can't we?

if the shirt offends you, explain why it offends you.  this would be a reasonable addition to this discussion thread.

[Bird]

groovy, will take a couple of days depending on how fast they get the artwork done usually there about $2-3 each plus the cost of a stamp, sometimes there feeling generous and get 100 odd done for free

if you get em free, I'll take a dozen

[GUEY]

Irony - most that wear the shirts and use the slogan don't like  what Australia now is. Go figure...



Edit: I'll take a couple of stickers also...

[time]

I'm a 5th generation, white, Anglo Saxon, Christian .................. therefore I am a xenophobic racist.  My views are considered inappropriate and non PC, I drive a 4X4 so must be an environmental vandal, enjoy a steak and eggs so am fair game for PETA etc etc etc

I think the singlets should read  "if you don't agree with me and my lifestyle then FO"

[Bird]

I'm a 5th generation, white, Anglo Saxon, Christian .................. therefore I am a xenophobic racist.  My views are considered inappropriate and non PC, I drive a 4X4 so must be an environmental vandal, enjoy a steak and eggs so am fair game for PETA etc etc etc

I think the singlets should read  "if you don't agree with me and my lifestyle then FO"

[03GV]

It's not that the slogan is racist, it's the southern cross tattooed bogans that will buy them are!

[woftam]

I'm a 5th generation, white, Anglo Saxon, Christian .................. therefore I am a xenophobic racist.  My views are considered inappropriate and non PC, I drive a 4X4 so must be an environmental vandal, enjoy a steak and eggs so am fair game for PETA etc etc etc

Oh my, there I was thinking I was a just an average normal bloke and then I read this. Now I realise I am all of the above and a budding psychopath (as I'm a licenced firearms owner) as well.

But hey, I can live with that.

[Snapman007]

Put me down for a couple.

That slogan works equally well in the bush.

[edz]

it's the southern cross tattooed bogans that will buy them are!

I might resemble that remark, but I'm not racist ....I just hate everyone equally..

[alnjan]

I am the same.


I am not racist, sexist, predigest or discriminate.

I just treat anyone that asks for it, the same way.

People need to learn they are not that special 

[Hairs]

People need to learn they are not that special 

I've been told for years that I'm Special
Maybe I'm confused by what you mean by "special".

I agree with you Al BTW 

[jetcrew]

I would happily wear one...

I am an immigrant so is my whole family, my son is the first person with my family name born here.

I would wear one with Pride..

In fact I am going to track one down.

actions speak louder than words ..

Jet

[Bird]

[briann532]

John Howard said it best when he said he was not racist and did not oppose immigration.
However he didn't agree with "multiculturalism". He believes Aus has a culture already that should be embraced by all.
He supports "multi racialism" where all races embrace one culture - Australian.


Would I wear the shirt?

Definitely and with pride.
I too am a migrant. I'm also an Australian citizen who married an Australian and has Australian children and I am proud to call Australia home.
To be offended by it is ridiculous, and our society has taken the whole P.C. thing too far.

[Hairs]

John Howard said it best when he said he was not racist and did not oppose immigration.
However he didn't agree with "multiculturalism". He believes Aus has a culture already that should be embraced by all.
He supports "multi racialism" where all races embrace one culture - Australian.


Would I wear the shirt?

Definitely and with pride.
I too am a migrant. I'm also an Australian citizen who married an Australian and has Australian children and I am proud to call Australia home.
To be offended by it is ridiculous, and our society has taken the whole P.C. thing too far.

Totally agree with ya

[edz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbI-fDzUJXI parts of this movie  just so well to parts of this thread .

[Oldandslow]

John Howard said it best when he said he was not racist and did not oppose immigration.
However he didn't agree with "multiculturalism". He believes Aus has a culture already that should be embraced by all.
He supports "multi racialism" where all races embrace one culture - Australian.


Would I wear the shirt?

Definitely and with pride.
I too am a migrant. I'm also an Australian citizen who married an Australian and has Australian children and I am proud to call Australia home.
To be offended by it is ridiculous, and our society has taken the whole P.C. thing too far.

You sir are the type of Immigrant  that Australia welcomes, great post.

[Bird]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbI-fDzUJXI parts of this movie  just so well to parts of this thread .

also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHQRZXM-4xI

[raider]

Make the shirts out of lycra and we can turn this into a bicycle thread 

[berlitza]

personally this is what drives me crazy, they leave there war torn countries to try and create a better life for there families then some of  them seem to want to resort back to there own ways, I don't understand the logic

nice to note that at least one out of the 200  went off tap for "criticising Australian values"

www.9news.com.au/national/2014/10/11/06/17/radical-calls-for-global-caliphate-under-islamic-law-at-meeting-in-sydney

[Bird]

personally this is what drives me crazy, they leave there war torn countries to try and create a better life for there families then some of  them seem to want to resort back to there own ways, I don't understand the logic

exactly what I was getting at above...
I don't get it either

nice to note that at least one out of the 200  went off tap for "criticising Australian values"

that there is ****ed... only one.

www.9news.com.au/national/2014/10/11/06/17/radical-calls-for-global-caliphate-under-islamic-law-at-meeting-in-sydney

what the **** is a caliphate - sounds like fertilizer.

How and why are these people allowed into Australia?

[GeoffA]

what the **** is a caliphate.....

According to wikipedia.......

"Caliph is a title used for Islamic rulers who are considered politico-religious leaders of the Islamic community of believers, and who rule in accordance with Islamic law. A state ruled by a caliph is a caliphate."