Opinion Commentary & Media VI

[Liam Boy]

Calling the AFL woke kind of gives the game away there.

 

[Devington]

Amazing. They just misinterpreted it guys. They definitely didn't just fold and retroactively change the decision based on public pushback and the risk of being called anti semetic.

 

[Passmore]

Amazing. They just misinterpreted it guys. They definitely didn't just fold and retroactively change the decision based on public pushback and the risk of being called anti semetic.

What language are the AFL conditions written in to get misinterpreted so often?

 

[Liam Boy]

Ugh. Loathe as I am to keep this conversation going, it's a sad day when Zionism Victoria is being quoted as representative of the jewish community at large.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Zionism Victoria seeks clarification from AFL over Israeli flag

It is reported AFL’s ticket and entry conditions state patrons must not 'wear or otherwise display commercial, political, religious or offensive signage or logos of any kind'

www.australianjewishnews.com

President of Zionism Victoria Yossi Goldfarb said, “The Israeli flag is no more political or nationalist than any other nation’s flag, yet there are clearly examples of other countries’ flags being flown by fans at matches or displayed by players without any consequence.

“If it is indeed correct that the Israeli flag is not allowed while others are, I fear there are double standards at play.”

Noting that some individuals may consider a ban solely on the Israeli flag as antisemitic, Goldfarb said that while he was sure that was not the intention, singling out the Israeli flag would “cause considerable consternation among members of the Jewish community”.

Now I don't often find myself nodding in agreement with the Zionist lobby, but he's got a good point.

Letting any national flags into the footy is just asking for trouble.

 

[justroyal]

Shit. AFL and North Melbourne were contacted for comment..

Next minute.

Caroline Wilson: ‘I’m lead to believe and it is my understanding… that the North Melbourne Football Club had some influence in the production of ‘The Passion of the Christ’ starring and produced by Mel Gibson. Members of Melbourne’s Jewish community within the club are outraged by these findings. There are also rumblings that the coffee cart within the club isn’t even kosher.
Will see how this plays out for the remainder of the year, Craig.’

 

[Kangaroos techno]

Maybe we can waive an American flag around and chant “USA USA USA” to really celebrate inclusion.

They allow that still? I read that if you love the US and wave the flag you're a god damn nazi.

Don't worry, the Australian flag will be banned soon too. RIP loving your country.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Either the security advice underpinning this decision is questionable, or the execs have ignored it.

You're not going to improve the gameday experience by adding national flags into a confined environment filled with alcohol, high emotions, and 30 thousand or so revved up fans.

 

[apollo_creed]

Either the security advice underpinning this decision is questionable, or the execs have ignored it.

You're not going to improve the gameday experience by adding national flags into a confined environment filled with alcohol, high emotions, and 30 thousand or so revved up fans.

Why is this an issue now.. all of a sudden? Have seen flags at AFL games stretching back years.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Ooo good, someone posted something about Sheezel in the media thread and it turned into the RC thread in about 5 seconds…

 

[Kangaroos techno]

This might open up Pandora's box tbh. Especially if someone wants to cause a bit of controversy.

I could easily see someone bring the flag of China or Russia, people waving the Australian flag in rounds 10 and 11, or a Saudi flag during women's/pride rounds.

Oh dear

 

[hilly]

Don't worry, the Australian flag will be banned soon too.

Good it's rubbish.

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[Liam Boy]

seriously, what a shithouse flag. can't ban it soon enough.

 

[Jeremy Jordan]

The ‘calling someone woke’ versus ‘calling someone a bigot’ battle of the last few pages made me lose my ‘win in round 1’ erection.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

The ‘calling someone woke’ versus ‘calling someone a bigot’ battle of the last few pages made me lose my ‘win in round 1’ erection.

I can help with that…

Seriously though:

 

[Liam Boy]

The ‘calling someone woke’ versus ‘calling someone a bigot’ battle of the last few pages made me lose my ‘win in round 1’ erection.

if you think there's parity between "trans people aren't real and the LGBT community is supporting and harbouring pedophiles" and "no they're not you campaigner" that's a you problem

 

[big_e]

the + is to avoid an additional 2 characters? i don't buy that.

why would the + not include MAP's? like everyone in that group, they're born that way. seems like it would only be a matter of time before it's accepted.

I can tell how genuine you are in learning about these issues, so to help you out, here's all of the various terms, and then colours of their respective flags, helpfully set out in a periodic table.

 

[Kangaroos techno]

Good it's rubbish.

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seriously, what a shithouse flag. can't ban it soon enough.

I'm glad both of you have remembered the information delivered in the compulsory 6hr diversity lectures your workplace prescribed.

 

[Liam Boy]

I'm glad both of you have remembered the information delivered in the compulsory 6hr diversity lectures your workplace prescribed.

Brother I am a communist. If you can't understand the difference between radical left-wing thought and corporate-friendly PR progressivism, maybe do some more reading

 

[apollo_creed]

This might open up Pandora's box tbh. Especially if someone wants to cause a bit of controversy.

I could easily see someone bring the flag of China or Russia, people waving the Australian flag in rounds 10 and 11, or a Saudi flag during women's/pride rounds.

Oh dear

If you don’t see the difference with your examples with what happened at our game then I’d be worried?

Again… flags havent been banned and have seen them before at games. So no one has caused any controversy yet..

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Fwiw, I have no problem with national or, cultural flags (as long as they’re not hateful, ie Nazi germany flags). I can appreciate the incitement argument, but when does that ever happen at games with other flags.

A national flag or a cultural or a pride flag brought to a game is great as those individuals see it as a sign of pride of one’s culture, or to celebrate the culture of a player. The Israeli flag would resonate with Harry as would an Australian or German flag for me. Bringing a flag is not a statement of public support for particular policies and political decisions.

We are a game played and supported by people from wide range of cultures. Let’s celebrate that diversity.

 

[Mcarcherey]

if you think there's parity between "trans people aren't real and the LGBT community is supporting and harbouring pedophiles" and "no they're not you campaigner" that's a you problem

now you're just regurgitating far left talking points. i never said trans people don't exist. by your own definition (or should i say, lack of) you're denying women exist. you're a misogynist.

 

[Kangaroos techno]

Brother I am a communist. If you can't understand the difference between radical left-wing thought and corporate-friendly PR progressivism, maybe do some more reading

 

[Kangaroos techno]

If you don’t see the difference with your examples with what happened at our game then I’d be worried?

Again… flags havent been banned and have seen them before at games. So no one has caused any controversy yet..

Clearly i can see the difference. Which can be seen by me talking about the future and opening pandora's box...

The issue is the AFL has made this a storm in a teacup and people are idiots. It will be exploited to create controversy and intentionally upset people.

 

[TheBigHorne]

now you're just regurgitating far left talking points. i never said trans people don't exist. by your own definition (or should i say, lack of) you're denying women exist. you're a misogynist.

You literally said that pedophiles would be accepted into the LGBT+ community when the community has rejected them entirely.