Stan Grant & Craig Foster criticize the Monarchy during ABC Coronation coverage

[@gingerness]

Well that's what makes Australia a democracy. Free speech. Stan Grant is talking from a lived experience. Just because it makes you feel uncomfortable you want him removed. I'm uncomfortable with the Crowning of King Charles and his Mistress

[@terrylarkin7380]

A lived experience mostly spent in the USA...tell the truth now!

[@tompommerel2136]

'Lived experience' doesn't qualify anyone to be an authority. Research into perception, cognition and memory proves this to be true.

[@curbsideship116]

​@@terrylarkin7380 yes, he has been to plenty of places as he worked as a journalist for organisations like CNN well before he came to Q&A. But he also had a childhood, growing up in Australia. He has a lived experience.

[@fergspan5727]

Just like he removed an audience member from Q n A for his different opinion !

[@curbsideship116]

@@fergspan5727 Did you want to share the context with everyone, like what the question was that the audience member asked you are referring to?

[@edplaysdrums8435]

Stan grant’s grandfather sounds like an amazing man. It’s difficult to work through these issues, I don’t really think all the division and segregation that’s happening at the moment is going to help at all. We’re all just people.

[@samcampagna1727]

Graig Forster what a little slime ball

[@samueljepsen4632]

Yes 100 percent

[@dougfraser8204]

His tan is outstanding

[@LizBond-oq2hg]

Typical. Its the natural colour of his skin tone not a tan inherited over two hundred years+ of cross cultural fertilisation. Get real.

[@nchalp6631]

The truth of Australia is a hard pill to swallow for most still clearly. I hope that one day we don’t live in denial as a country about our devastating history for Aboriginal Australians and in fact all of us

[@out_spocken]

No-one is denying what occurred. The issue is how we move forward together. Instead of taking advantage of this horrible culture that has given the very people criticising it the ability to do so from their positions of power,..and wealth. There's ma y cultures thriving in Australia whilst still being Australia and not trying to 3l3vste themselves and their culture above 'ours'. By doing so, by continually playing the victim while so many that want to obviously can do well, all that is occurring is more division and resentment. It's ironic that Stan chose western ideals and pursuits and priorities instead of focussing on retaining and living his people's culture. Seemingly western culture has more to offer.

[@colleen2671]

​@@out_spocken this colonial emperial system that Australia successfully maintains and PRESERVES has benefited everyone in this country except the indigenous peoples! The Govt Police Media and Justice System hunt indigenous peoples down! Australia proudly serves UK's Jimmy so-vile Savilles bestie, tampon king Charlie and his mistress and that brutal institution that represents the STOLENWEALTH!

[@brettharrison8280]

Putting this political diatribe in the Coronation coverage was a big error or judgment on the ABC's part. "Your ABC" is obviously it's own ABC. It's not mine, or those of most Australians.

[@kristineglapa6397]

why do they live like westerners if they are so against it

[@LizBond-oq2hg]

Ah dah because Aboriginal people are a minority in their own country a British colony. As an Aboriginal person and have experienced the UN Indigenous Peoples Forum representing hundreds of people from other ex-colonial powers from Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Germany etc. I have to say I prefer the British system of education.

[@jps4737]

Any other event or day Craig, Stan.

[@kurtkozyrski9500]

Defund the ABC, this is not my national broadcaster.

[@------837]

You can tell by your last name

[@kurtkozyrski9500]

Was born here????

[@tmuyazz]

What’s your national broadcaster then? One which spills white propaganda and tells you what you want to hear gtfoh , you hate to hear the truth!

[@lavalotus7790]

Watching that kind of inherited wealth and privilege when working class Australians can't afford their rents or foods reminded me of the distasteful Feudalism of Empire. Great coverage thanks Stan.

[@johnbwill]

Stan had no choice ... he couldn't just sit by, bow his head and marvel at the spectacle of the coronation. I get it. Initially, when I heard about his departure from he ABC, I thought, he has used the coronation coverage as an excuse to grandstand on his personal issue ... but now, I have changed my mind. if I were in his shoes, i couldn';t just stand by either. So, anyone who threw racist insults at him ... I say, those people are UNAUSTRALIAN. All the best Stan. You are an emblem of excellence - a true Australian.

[@monicahomans6547]

Well said Stan. Yes it uncomfortable but he is speaking his truth. They did ask him the question and he has answered in a well spoken manner and grace. He has researched it and lived it. We white people can’t really judge. We have not lived through what our First Nations people have lived through. Let’s listen and learn rather than hate. Thanks Stan for opening our eyes on this.

[@colleen2671]

Australia is still young enough to be a shining example to the world... We all need to share this beautiful country and indigenous peoples have alot to offer in all areas... Vegetation waterways animals the air we share!

[@fionaforward3358]

No,Sam speaks lies and racism.

[@dreamericvoid4450]

His truth? there is only one truth, generally its based on concensus and reasoning

[@LizBond-oq2hg]

Mark Twain visited Australia in 1895 and made the profound observation that "Australian history reads like the most beautiful lies!". Ponder that when criticising Aboriginal people speak their truths as the woke brigade want to say now...

[@johnkwellis]

Stan Grant and Craig Foster, you both need to get over it. If the Brits were still angry with the Germans, as you are about the Brits, Charles would not have gone to the German Parliament month ago, to speak to them in German. Throughout history, forces have sought to exterminate the indigenous of Britain but we have got over it. Please reflect on what Australia is today and the positive things that the British culture and civilisation has contributed to that. You are speaking our language. If you can't get over the history, and resent the Brits, please stop speaking our language.

[@melissaexton3679]

When you RESEARCH, YOU WITH FIND, BLACK PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA, FOR EXAMPLE MY GRANDMOTHER WAS FOR TO SPEAK ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND WAS NOT ALLOWED TO SPEAK THERE OWN LANGUAGE.

[@terrylarkin7380]

People are afraid of the truth telling which tells us this country was always going to be conquered/ invadded/ settled by a n outside force........ it happened to be the British and a good thing too. Can you imagine one of the other naval powers of the day: Spain, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium etc and the legacy they would have left? Of course..... there was always the Indonesian or Japanese option....... Australia was destined to be settled by someone...... get used to that fact.

[@WesternAustralia-n8z]

Tan Grant does not speak for the majority of Australians - he should go and stay with Megxit and Harry Who

[@haruchai]

Because that's why people watch the coronation, to hear the lefty opinions of Stan Grant and Craig Foster on the monarchy. Have all journalists lost their minds because I cannot fathom the logic of their stances. You reap what you sow, so wipe your tears fellas.

[@vernongrant3596]

What were you thinking Stan? There is a time and a place for everything. The majority of people tuned in to watch a piece of history. You should have read the room on that one. We are two months apart in age, I'll be 60 in July. Many of my Irish forebears were killed in the English King's war. My family knows pain too!

[@richardlambe4800]

Its not right to judge actions of people over a hundred years ago with the standards we have today, and to do this on the day of the Coronation is in bad taste. SG knew what he was saying and when he was saying it. Their may be many viewers will voice their displeasure with turning the channel in the future.

[@out_spocken]

Right! Imagine shitting on NADOC week and talking about how great the monarchy is or how bad the indigenous culture is in Alice Springs...one of the most sacred places in Australia apparently. Over Stan Grant. Hate how he speaks too. Perhaps this is bias to the little respect I have for him though.

[@mestubbs]

With respect I think you are missing the point. Also could I suggest you study the King's English so you can correct your grammatical errors.

[@out_spocken]

@@mestubbs arguing grammar where it has no real relevance only shows how poor your character is. Argue the point not the person. To that end, why do you believe yours, and the King's language is the correct one? It is but one way to communicate. Given you were able to, I assume, understand the post in replying, I'd assume the communication requirements are met. Unless of course KZbin has a policy that one must write in the King's language. On your way grammar Nazi. Perhaps also explain what point was missed if you believe this. Rather than the snide comment you've made.

[@kerryflesser378]

Stan Grant you don't speak for all of Indigenous people your are not even old enough born 1963. Others have had elders fight for Australia

[@AnthonyMorgan-mu5je]

I agree that the indigenous people of Australia have been treated abhorrently in the past but, what is Stan Grant's vision of Australia without the British? I'm truly interested. He's got a huge chip on his shoulder and Foster should stick to football, which he's not very professional in anyway.

[@tavuzzipust7887]

Stan Grant was disgusting, I switched from the ABC to the BBC after a couple of minutes.

[@AlanMclennan-n5j]

I ended up on ten, they were speaking less over the top of the event, what colour tan lotion is stan wearing this week ?

[@jbrown5376]

Did you actually listen ffs

[@margaritabyrne6490]

you can go and live in the UK too!

[@MilesBellas]

There are good and bad aspects to many things..... building on the positive is the way forward

[@feinkoststernchen5441]

3:10 He's absolutely right. Let's hear what people from India have to say. What does the crown stand for from the perspective of the Indian people ? Or people from Hong Kong, Egypt, Congo, Sudan, Nigeria, South Africa, Gold Coast and Canada just to name a few! Let's hear all these people!

[@alexandiejames3625]

How irrelevant to the occasion and self indulgent

[@tmuyazz]

Irrelevant because the truth hurts huh? Hahaha

[@brent001]

In my opinion It’s time Ita Buttrose and the entire ABC board finally act and show they have a standard and get rid of the arrogant self righteous Stan Grant, he not only diminishes the ABC’s impartiality but destroys the “national carriers credibility” NO TO THE VOICE AND NO TO STAN GRANTS VOICE !!!

[@AlanMclennan-n5j]

And the Drum, only watch Hard quiz on the ABC these days thanks to these clowns

[@brent001]

@@AlanMclennan-n5j 100 percent agree !!!! Same

[@Catmac2000]

ABC feeding a one sided view point as USUAL. Not watching ABC anymore

[@jamesclark1550]

Hope you like inanity and ads.

[@Catmac2000]

@@jamesclark1550 Maybe ABC it’s time for a name change It should be called ABC+D for DIVISIVE

[@tmuyazz]

How about when they have an all white panel on platforms like channel 7,9 and 10 discussing racial issues. Don’t be a hypocrite

[@susanparsons9365]

We?

[@brettharrison8280]

I've just realised that Craig Foster & Stan Grant have talked me out of supporting a Republic, something I had been in favour of for nearly 50 years. Good job.

[@AnthonyMorgan-mu5je]

😂😂😂

[@patrickgregson8340]

Charles also advocated for 'The Great Reset' - "You'll own nothing and be happy".

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

Own nothing and you’ll be happy is not entirely correct. Sometimes owning nothing does make you happy, especially if it means owning something that you cannot learn to let go. My example is when that person dies still wants ownership of those materials.

[@peterpearline]

Where is liberal rep and those who support monarchy. ABC decided to support Yes vote

[@davidpowell6271]

I was shocked that the ABC put local issues into the Coronation coverage. The BBC coverage in it's entirety should have been shown. It was the Coronation, not a 1st Nations debate.

[@LizBond-oq2hg]

The Coronation was shown uninterrupted by commercial on commercial and international TV. In Australia we have ABC not BBC which has become totally woke. You could have turned to anyone of those broadcasts. ABC provides an Australian perspective so expect an Aboriginal Australian to talk plainly about his Aboriginal perspective.

[@Yirragee]

​​@@LizBond-oq2hg 😂😅🥴💁🏾‍♂️⚠️📦😶‍🌫️💀🤣😂😭

[@LizBond-oq2hg]

@@Yirragee Yes look it up on Google. I did some research for something years ago and read it then and haven't forgotten it.

[@spongerobertosquarepantalo322]

TBH I'm still very upset about the Norman Conquest

[@patrickgregson8340]

Don't even get me started on the first Scottish war of 1296.

[@BESTBeforeExpiration]

Stan Grants sat in a shielded position of privledge with the ABC. Does most of Australia dislike Stan Grant? Yes. Is it because he is Aboriginal? Not for more than one percent of the population who might be racist. For the other 99% of people that dislike him it is because he is so angry and hateful. He has no compassion unless it sits within his culture. Maybe he just needs to assimilate with his own culture if he cannot learn to assimilate to modern muticultural society. Stop using an indefesible low part of the poppulation who is racist towards you, to justify a similarly racist viewpoint that all other cultures need to be educated by yourself Stan. Good bye and good luck.

[@gavaniacono]

The truth is necessary despite how much it hurts. Stan is very articulate about it, people should listen, and think about it.

[@margaretcampbell2681]

Perhaps it wasn’t the time. but I agree with Stan

[@davidhester6648]

watch the ABC? maybe watch a tutorial on how to rip video and keep the lipsync.

[@abcwatch4281]

yeah im sorry i dont know why it went a bit out of sync

[@peterpearline]

Please don't wear western dress.

[@erikahentschke5208]

Yeah well , as they say, consider the source

[@martino2794]

The Disneyland Australia? 1970's Welcome To Country nonsense?

[@nobull-k5r]

Stan Grant arrives at the studio and has the make-up people apply the black face that he doesn't need to wear in his white mans mansion.

[@baldandaboomer8367]

"On 11 December 1824, martial law was finally repealed, and on 28 December Windradyne appeared at the head of his people in Parramatta to attend the Governor's annual feast."

[@petechamings8734]

Stan, at least you have shown the rest of the world just how racial hatred and bigotry is still entrenched in Australia.

[@dreamericvoid4450]

and how he often re-ignites it ?

[@dreamericvoid4450]

Non sense, Go visit many African nations (who even hate their own kind), white blaming nonsense when 99% of whites contributions raised their living standards from disease and warring tribalism. Bite the hand as always.

[@spongerobertosquarepantalo322]

Sell the ABC

[@gigimilans2046]

They live in the past and talk without experience

[@melissaexton3679]

SO DOES THE ROYAL BRITISH MAFIA. WE NEED TO GET RID OF IT

[@TheVoidStares]

Finding this video underneath the absolute avalanche of sky news videos was hard work. I’ve blocked them, “do not recommend”, blocked their website on my browsers, blocked their feed on various aggregated services- yet they somehow manage to achieve the top position of convenience to slander and distort this topic. I’m so sad to see Stan Grant leave ABC, someone I’ve respected and admired since I was a teenager.

[@terrylarkin7380]

The coverage of the Coronation was terrific on all the networks until Aunty, quite unnecessarily, decided to politicise it by inviting several Anti-British commentators : a First Nations person (Tan Grant), a Nigerian immigrant who fled her, now republic, homeland as well as Craig Foster..... who is not only anti-British but pretending to be pro-Australian........there's a world of difference. Aunty shot herself in the foot on Coronation Day.

[@sinkingfeeeling]

How dare they politicise a political event lmao

[@dreamericvoid4450]

Most viewers agreed that where Grant was wrong was to time his comment on the actual day of the Coronation instead of before or after. He probably knew what he was doing but did not expect such a push back. But he can learn from this to get the balance right about timing and respect for the other side

[@drjasper100]

A coronation is the ideal to have this discussion.

[@dreamericvoid4450]

While its beaming LIVE for specific viewers tuning in. Sorry, that's poor taste, rather bitter and twisted

[@samcampagna1727]

What dribble

[@henrylawson430]

Sure, bring on a Republic, but one where all Australians are equal and that there are not special categories of people with special legal privilege. Interesting that Stan wants to have his racist additions to the constitution before we become a republic though.

[@geeetube1]

LOL like American republic? how corrupt is that? Name one successful republic. USSR? China? Congo? LOL we are lucky we are part of the monarchy so people like Eddie Macguire arent the rulers of us!

[@simonleslie656]

Stan is an insightful man and his words may offend some people but he speaks the truth. The coronation was an archaic circus and it has no place in our current world. His presence on Q & A will be greatly missed.

[@colleen2671]

That Con-a-Nation and the western world celebrating it was something else! BRICS Nations were sitting back laughing at this nonsense - Clowning a tampon king and his mistress...

[@grahamhiggs4355]

He has a grievance about a historical fact , which can never be ‘ fixed ‘ deleted or reversed. It is history, along with millions of other crimes, tragedies and disasters from all around the world, involving every people and country. If Stan feels he cannot move forward until the past has been reconciled, then he never will. I’m by no means a royalist, and the sight of Charles and particularly Camilla wearing the crowns with all the regalia, pomp and ceremony , to me seems out of step, out of time , belonging to a different era, but not this one.

[@Dylan_Mulvaney_OFFICIAL]

Say NO to "the voice” otherwise it will give even more power to people like Stan in order to make us feel guilty for the past, even Lidia Thorpe types will get a real platform thanks to the referendum if passed.

[@danielanthony8373]

What history are you talking about ?? The history that the British took the world from abject poverty up until the 1800s and through the industrial revolution just after the Scientific Revolution gave 7 billion people wealth and prosperity along with rule of law private property rights democracy and were the first to abolish Slavery then spent decades in a Naval campaign along the African coasts and Atlantic stopping African and Arab slave traders The Greatest longest and costly military campaign in history with thousands of British sailiors killed That history are you talking about ?? Or the fact that all former British Colonies are free to leave the Commonwealth but have not That history ??

[@miri7425]

This is history from not even 50 years ago, wake up and educate yourself.

[@juliesanders5382]

@@danielanthony8373 I do wonder how much you know about the actions of the british as a consequence of that declaration of war was made to eradicate the aboriginal population and the horrific brutality of the troups in carrying out that declaration? Agree that many many countries and people have been decimated by british troups, not just about aboriginal people. I wonder if you are aware of how many people in power who choose to remain in the commonwealth are white and of british descent. Slightly biased view.

[@tmuyazz]

@@Dylan_Mulvaney_OFFICIAL yt people like you don’t like to hear the truth, you get irritated, you think the world evolves around you. So YES to the VOICE so we can continue to remind you of all the evil things you have done in the past and you continue to do to this day!!!

[@nchalp6631]

Thank you Stan for your poised and powerful sentiment. I commend you and explore you to return to Q&A it won’t be the same without you

[@derekmartin8498]

The ABC inviting pro republicans on during the coronation is what I see as distasteful. Stan Grant and Craig Foster spoke the truth as we all know it nothing wrong with that they shouldn’t be the ones being attacked here.

[@out_spocken]

Yes they should. They talk about respect but chose to be involved in a very disrespectful public discussion on an important day. It's ironic how were meant to give up Australia day because it's disrespectful, but totally fine for the reverse to occur. They could easily have said no. They didn't. So they open themselves up to being attacked..just as they criticise and attack others for being disrespectful when it comes to their cultural days.

[@derekmartin8498]

You think he was being disrespectful only because you don’t agree with what he said. Yes he chose to be there but so were those other two guests who were invited to obviously to debate this issue, and were asked controversial questions by the hosts. Why single out just one person ? I value free speech which is why I don’t complain when someone shares a difference in opinion. The ABC should be under fire too they orchestrated the whole thing and used the day of the coronation to make a political statement. Stan is entitled to his opinion and spoke in a manner which was not disrespectful just gave his honest opinion like the others.

[@out_spocken]

@@derekmartin8498 No... It was disrespectful because it was the one day a conversation like was going on shoudln't have occurred. Not hard to wait one day to get back on monarchy bashing out of the 365 days it goes on for normally. Every media station respects aboriginals in not showing images of their dead unless allowed. It's a two way street. Want to run a dedicated show about anti-colonialism..go for it. But this was on a dedicated steam and show about the coronation of 'our' king. Regardless of whether you agree with it or not. it's not the place to argue what was. You don't host something only to bash the very person you're hosting the event for.

[@derekmartin8498]

@@out_spocken the show was disrespectful obviously, though attacking only one person I don’t agree. They ‘all’ had played a part in this but not much mention of the ABC who orchestrated the whole thing‘intentionally’ disrespecting the monarchy. Who invites republicans on a coronation show and discuss’s the invasion of Australia. Though Stan is the one who gets racially abused and attacked while the tv network gets away with it no apology.

[@out_spocken]

@@derekmartin8498 Not at all disregarding actual racial vilification. That shit is not on regardless. General anger directed at Stan though, given he has put himself up on the pedestal though, is warranted. Agree the anger/criticism should maybe be spread to all involved, however Stan has enjoyed being 'that' person that speaks for 'his people'. I can't say I watched much of it. It's like talking ill of someone at their own funeral or wedding. Just don't. Save it for another day and time. He made it about him. and frankly he comes across as extremely arrogant and disingenuous. This is a lot of why I can't stand him. I find him offputting at the best of times. Similar to politicians. I'm sure he's a lovely fella off air. But his public facing persona sucks and he does little in my opinion of trying to bring people along as opposed to attacking and criticisng them for not being 100% supportive. Failing to accept the side many peoplle are on in that it is OUR country too. We are often a generation or two new to this country. Born here, having had nothing to do with the past...and yet being called bigots and racists simply because we don't agree with what he says and what aboriginal people are demanding.

[@fionaforward3358]

Sam’s chip on his shoulder is over the top.

[@jamesclark1550]

Good onya Stan and Craig. The coronation hundreds of millions of pounds and within walking distance of the Palace, people are starving and freezing. Charles is a philandering grifter in a family of bludgers.

[@suefleming2650]

💯

[@Haharino]

He speaks of 'fantasy Australia' but in the same breath speaks of another fantasy of 'learning from each other' ...

[@LizBond-oq2hg]

Mark Twain visited Australia in the late 1800s and made this very profound observance "Australian history reads like the most beautiful lies". Think on that.

[@fionagrant2023]

Stan Grant is a legend 👊👊👊👊

[@geeetube1]

he also chooses to ignore that australian aboriginal community investigations found the HIGHEST rate of infant STD's on earth... worse than any other native peoples on the planet.... little babies on their hands and knees with syphillis, chlamydia, herpes before they can even walk. this was found in EVERY outback community by the australian military intervention. noone can abuse aboriginals more than they abuse and mistreat themselves. its very sad

[@JaniceCash]

Us the convict decedents forgive them

[@peterpearline]

Past is past.... we need to think about future and go ahead. If we dig the past we will surely go i to depression can stan go to his land and develop the people instead of vinging against monorachy

[@martino2794]

They think reconciliation means cancelling all other cultures. How dare they demean an ancient Christian ceremony which is rarely seen. And then they demand respect for their manufactured Welcome To Country (et al) ceremonial

[@mandycollins2282]

Good on you Stan and Craig and Teela.

[@marks5926]

Go Stan! You will never hear a more articulate voice on this matter. Anyone who wants him shut down is in denial of all the truth he speaks.

[@leealan6416]

Stan Grant is not 100% Aboriginal. Fact. No need to shut him down. His voice has been a great one until he decided to play the political game on what an Australian is. Stan is about my age. He is not 100% Aboriginal. I am not 100% British.I am unsure of my full heritage, but I know for a fact, I am Australian. You work out who is the one with the problem based on the fact I am 100% Australian, just like Stan. Aboriginals need the full respect they deserve, but playing games when your heritage is mixed shows you to be ignorant of facts.

[@meclazine]

Listening to Stan Grant for more than 3 seconds is just torture regardless of the topic.

[@HenryDarr]

If Stan started a podcast it would get millions of views 💯

[@danielanthony8373]

You're dreaming he's a race baiter race hustler that makes alot from grievance politics and victimhood He wouldn't be sitting there in his well paid job on tax dollars in a comfortable safe free liberal democracy if it wasn't for the British Empire and the industrial revolution that took place there after the Scientific Revolution in Western Europe in the 1800s that took the world from abject poverty to wealth and prosperity 7 billion people should be kissing the ass of the British not spewing bile like Stan Wank

[@peterpearline]

I never thought abc never brings different people view even in the people and the table.

[@dreamericvoid4450]

terrible timing to bring opposing views to clash on the day viewers were simply tuning in to watch THE EVENT

[@gigimilans2046]

It’s a pity that truths aren’t spoken the way they should be. No one owns a land without first defending it. One law of the jungle not in fantasy land

[@whoisthispianist194]

Stan spoke very well and did nothing wrong.

[@susanparsons9365]

You don’t need money to maintain your language and culture: you speak and live it.

[@out_spocken]

Only if it's relevant and needed. How many half or quarter bloods that consider themselves Aboriginal give one crap about the culture or do anything to ensure it continues. You're right. But then there's how many languages of the different nations? It's hard enough to ensure people can speak one language well that is current, let alone many that are barely used

[@LizBond-oq2hg]

You obviously don't know Australian history as far as Aboriginal people are concerned. Besides being massacre in numbers beyond maintaining a continuity of culture and language there were apartheid laws first created by Australian politicians and public servants to enforce legal enforcement of removal, containment and forced by laws to prevent Aboriginal people speaking their own languages and dialects. This is historical fact for Aboriginal people across Australia.

[@out_spocken]

@@LizBond-oq2hg where has anyone on this thread disregarded that history Liz? There's plenty of Aboriginals in this country according to census. And growing. If they valued their own culture and language theyd learn and live it. Instead they choose the modern lifestyle and English. Maybe if it wasn't forced on people. Maybe if it wasn't shoved down our throats more would care to appreciate it. I can appreciate their culture. But highly push back on it being thrown in my face left right and centre. Being welcomed to my own country at every single damn event or now even domestic flights too. Changing established names to names no-one can remember or speak or spell. Add to that many have been able to do quite well for themselves in Australia. Only once in a great position, to turn around and bitch about how oppressed they are and how we, as a society, need to protect their language and culture that they don't even speak or practice. It's always us v them till they want something then it's us. Add to that their desire to not be us and have their own voice and governmental system of sorts on top of an existing bunch of representatives that apparent even as Aboriginals can't help. If you play the victim you'll stay the victim. I'm not interested in being told I'm oppressing Aboriginals. I'm a second generation Australian. AUSTRALIAN. My parents gave up their culture for a better life here with nothing mind you, nothing, and so thought can appreciate where I came from...I am australian. Born here. Aboriginals have had more opportunity and funding to do much better than my folks...and yet...they haven't. Some contribute and add value through their culture. Some don't. The first is how you keep culture and language alive. Not by demanding everyone pay to do so

[@daveyork0]

Fair call, indigenous people weren't brought into the Federation discussions. The year of that martial law declaration of 1824 it was described as an 'exterminating war' in the Sydney Gazette. I've got an English surname and had the portrait of the Queen through my school education, the Royal Family dominating womens magazines and on postage stamps and currency. At 6 years old I went to see the museum exhibits of the Royal Train in Sydney NSW. Always will be a nerd for it. Have a push for a Republic with Malcolm Turnbull as Head of State. It failed in 1999 and the PM now isn't the PM in 1993 who saw it as worth tilting at.

[@jbrown5376]

Stan, you're too intelligent for the colonialist mass in this country. Have a well-deserved break

[@geeetube1]

LOL... yeah off you go Stan... your hate and rhetoric will get you nowhere. noone takes your hypocrisy seriously.

[@colleen2671]

These dumb Aussies don't like truth! They just want to sit back, enjoy and benefit from this deceitful colonial emperial system that has cost Australia trillions to keep afloat!

[@andrew3051]

Come on he's just telling the truth read the real australian history

[@fionaforward3358]

No he is not.Aboriginal ‘truth telling’ is history being rewritten to make us the bad guys and aboriginals the good guys.