You know why Abbott got the boot. His agenda is no different than those of the ALA.
Geert wilders.
I have the right to a fair trial. That is why I am here.
Not to ask you a favor. But to ask you what I am entitled to.
A fair trial. And the right to defend myself in the best possible way.
If you do not give me that chance then this trial will be a farce.
During the first meeting, the investigative judge told to me, "You should have a fair chance; the law will be interpreted broadly." But the opposite has happened. All my 39 requests, all the requests from the defendant have been rejected.
Apparently, I am not allowed an adequate defense.
The investigative judge is uncritically following the Public Prosecutor. The Chamber agreed with the Public Prosecutor to reject the first twelve requests. Hopefully, that will not be the case for the 27 rejections that you must decide on now. Because if all reasonable requests are rejected, then I cannot defend myself, and I apparently have to be sentenced at all costs.
I am taken to court for what I have said. But I have said nothing wrong.
Fewer Moroccans, fewer Syrians, fewer Mexicans, fewer Russians, I do not see why stating that is punishable. However, when Turkish members of the Dutch parliament call me a tumor that must be fought and when they compare me to Hitler, then there is no consternation, no massive complaints on pre-printed forms, no prime minister who speaks shame of it and no Public Prosecutor to come into action.
Good for dummies of the far right.

579,
Thanks for posting what is obviously an extract from a Geert Wilders speech to the court or parliament.

It reminds me of the Abbott/Beattie conspiracy to railroad Pauline Hanson to prison on trumpt up charges. Incidently, They have never repaid the money for votes ON received to Pauline (about $1 million) after she was aquitted on appeal, nor compensated her for wrongful imprisonment.

This made Pauline our first political prisoner, which subsequently was dismissed on appeal.

I was hoping that Pauline would emerge from jail fighting mad and strongly contest the next election. But this was not to be as it took a long time for her to recover and still is not the person she once was. So much for our democracy.

The need for change in Aus should be obvious to all.

579,

"The ALA will appeal to the far right extremists in society. This has come about all because of Abbott. They are a disruptive organization and dangerous. Demonstration laws will need to be run with permits and regulations.

The amount of resources this mob takes up is in no ones interest. Another Pauline Hanson type of party.

Their style of negotiation will attract wombats and idiots alike, and be just as popular as Hanson."

Who, btw, makes a nice little income in garnering just enough votes every election to be paid some bickies - which is a nice little earner for her and guarantees she'll pop her head up every now and then to stir up a little racism...it's her brand!

Banjo,

"I was hoping that Pauline would emerge from jail fighting mad and strongly contest the next election. But this was not to be as it took a long time for her to recover and still is not the person she once was. So much for our democracy."

The hilarious thing is that it was all the doing of Abbott and his then team. All because the Libs wanted to pinch Pauline's agenda, and then to neutalise her politically....very dodgy of course, but then Abbott appears to be a hero around here. He dog-whistled far more impressively than even dear Pauline.

Banjo, I'm sure Hanson was "fighting mad" but she's not the brightest spark in the room, and really had nowhere to go once the big boys squashed her. Let's face it, all she's good at is mouthing off her ignorance and bigotry - which, as is evident on forums such as this, goes down a treat with folks who think as she does.

Banjo,

"This made Pauline our first political prisoner, which subsequently was dismissed on appeal"

She was not our first political prisoner, that distinction belongs among the convicts, particularly with Michael Dwyer "The Chief of Wicklow" in 1806 or so and the "Tolpuddle Martyrs", around 1834.
If there is objection to them (or others around the same time) having the honour because they were sentenced in Great Britain, then I'll put forward
"On Monday, 17 June 1918, Albert Dryer and six other INA [Irish National Association] office-bearers were arrested under emergency war-time regulations, and imprisoned without trial. Apart from Dryer they were Thomas Fitzgerald, secretary of the Brisbane branch, Maurice Dalton and Frank McGeown of the Melbourne branch, and Edmund McSweeney, Michael McGing and William McGuinness of the Sydney branch. The seven were accused of membership of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, and were held in Sydney's Darlinghurst Gaol for several months. Six were released on 19 December 1918, but Albert Dryer was held until 11 February 1919."

Political prisoners, no charges proven and no trial; Pauline misses out by a long shot.

Poirot>>Let's face it, all she's good at is mouthing off her ignorance and bigotry - which, as is evident on forums such as this, goes down a treat with folks who think as she does.<<

Ignorance and bigotry evident on forums such as this Poirot?

Tell me at what point would you consider the influx of an alien culture excessive.

1. When we have no go areas for non Muslims such as they have in all European nations.
2. When any religion other than Islam is not tolerated.
3. When existing cultural practices are outlawed because they offend Muslims.
4. When Sharia law is enacted because of a numerical advantage.

Well Poirot are any of these possibilities at a point to consider sanctions to protect the existing cohesive society that Australia grew into. A society that boast ethnic residents from over 50 nations and 6 major religions.

Is Mse,
I acknowledge your obviously superior historical knowledge.

I withdraw the statement and say, 'This made Pauline a political prisoner and the charges against her were dismissed on appeal'.

The trial of Pauline Hanson is a clear example of how the major parties will operate when it suits them. One Nation gave the major parties one hell of a shock and showed what can happen if parties take voters for granted. The same could happen again if the present PM continues his 'love in' with muslims and the general population object to that. The public think a bit deeper than politicians and have the welfare of their kids and grandkids to be concerned about.