Lindsey Weedston
Pauline Hanson, founder of the right-wing “One Nation” party in Australia, took to Twitter Wednesday to complain that a “mob” was trying to get her “deplatformed,” and that she wanted to use their hashtag #WakeUpToRacism “for good.” Because, apparently, waking up to actual racism is not good. Instead, she wants people to “share your experiences of anti-white racism.”
A twitter mob is trying to get me deplatformed. I think we can turn their hashtag into a force for good. Anti-white racism is often ignored because victims remain silent but it is important the truth get out. Use #WakeUpToRacism to share your experiences of anti-white racism.-PH
— Pauline Hanson 🇦🇺 (@PaulineHansonOz) August 15, 2019
Oh, Pauline.
Hanson, currently a Senator for Queensland since 2016, has consistently railed against immigration and multiculturalism during her political career (when she wasn’t in jail for electoral fraud) and in 2006, called all African migrants “diseased.” She also called for an Australian Muslim ban after the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting.
But sure, let’s talk about “anti-white racism.” Twitter users certainly have some feelings to share on the idea, and here are some of the best:
1.
I was living in a share house and someone nicked my entire season 6 box-set of Star Trek: The Next Generation and season two of The West Wing #AntiWhiteRacism
— Ketan Joshi (@KetanJ0) August 15, 2019
2.
I was loudly mispronouncing items on the menu at a Mexican restaurant recently and the waiter had the gall to roll his eyes. #WakeUpToRacism https://t.co/UkBOOjupvr
— Tony Martin (@mrtonymartin) August 15, 2019
3.
One time, I angrily yelled at someone “DO YOU KNOW WHO MY FATHER IS?” And they didn’t know….
— Elliott Zaagman (@ElliottZaagman) August 15, 2019
4.
I tried to buy make-up and there were only 13 shades of white. #WakeUpToRacism pic.twitter.com/vKviFHMR9x
— Polly (@PollySpeaks) August 15, 2019
5.
I am also treated differently as a white woman. I was pulled over 3 times in the last 2 months and NOT ONCE were there any guns drawn on me. I actually felt no fear reaching for my license. Can you believe that? I didn’t even get any tickets. 🤦🏼♀️ #wakeuptoracism
— complex creature (@xopaigerose) August 15, 2019
6.
I #WakeUpToRacism every morning when I look at Donald Trump’s twitter feed.
— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) August 15, 2019
7.
When this anti-white movie was released In the early 90’s, my high school team mates almost used it to discriminate against me. I’m sure it would have been much worse if they weren’t all white themselves. #WakeUpToRacism pic.twitter.com/FTHDL6jwAa
— P4gey®️ (@stevep4ge) August 15, 2019
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Tried to do a video call with a pet but the pet was disinterested, so couldn’t share a screenshot of the video call on Instagram. #AntiWhiteRacism
— Ketan Joshi (@KetanJ0) August 15, 2019
9.
I went to Mexico once, and a man approached me, just expecting me to understand what he was saying!
I mean, he wasn’t speaking Spanish or anything, but English with a HEAVY accent.
So I angrily took the towel he was offering me and went to another part of the resort.
— Elliott Zaagman (@ElliottZaagman) August 15, 2019
10.
Me, my Black wife, sons and daughters, grandchildren, siblings, parents, family, friends, church members, business partners, and associates #WakeUpToRacism EVERYDAY.
— Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) August 15, 2019
Yet, this privileged, Australian white supremacist & religious bigot is gaslighting about racism against wypipo. https://t.co/eo2HgZRU6J
11.
BREAKING NEWS
— j 🍯 [ia📚] (@galacticgukk) August 15, 2019
Rare photo of Pauline Hason emerges amidst the recent #WakeUpToRacism campaign pic.twitter.com/25gcSBUZ8X
12.
A medical doctor refused to colour my blood white, so now when get my shots everything looks like “The Shining” #WakeUpToRacism pic.twitter.com/bwrXNtTEcy
— Pauline Pantsdown (@PPantsdown) August 15, 2019
13.
I’m definitely treated differently for being white. Last month for instance, I sailed through immigration checks in Australia, USA and Canada while my brown friends were treated like terrorists and given the 3rd degree everywhere we went. #WakeUpToRacism
— 💧Katherine of Tarragon (@katticus28) August 15, 2019
14.
I was dancin’ & singin’ & movin’ to the groovin’ And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted “play that funky music white boy. Play that funky music right. Play that funky music white boy. Lay down that boogie & play that funky music till you die.” #wakeuptoracism
— Matt Burke (@matttburke) August 15, 2019
15.
Someone called my Muse tribute band “Fake muse”. #wakeuptoracism
— Matt Burke (@matttburke) August 15, 2019
16.
Mum wouldn’t give me an extension on a loan to buy my 3rd investment property. #wakeuptoracism
— Dan Ilic (@danilic) August 15, 2019
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whenever the girlies say i’m pretty fly they always add the proviso “for a white guy” #wakeuptoracism pic.twitter.com/hQ5G124N8x
— Nick Schadegg (@nickschadegg) August 15, 2019
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I was attacked mercilessly for following my dream and opening a sushi-pizza restaurant. #WakeUpToRacism
— Matt Burke (@matttburke) August 15, 2019
19.
The lady at my favourite Bahn mi shop didn’t think I could handle extra chilli. #wakeuptoracism
— Rob Swander (@robswander) August 15, 2019
20.
I once entered a dance circle at a nightclub and anti-white prejudice led club goers to deny me my opportunity to bust a move under the pretence of white men can’t dance…#WakeUpToRacism
— Ned Balme (@NedBalmeLives) August 15, 2019
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I've never missed out on a job or an opportunity because I'm white and it's unfair I have nothing to complain about @PaulineHansonOz. #wakeuptoracism pic.twitter.com/Bjfdu4CRTz
— Seano (@SeanBradbery) August 15, 2019
22.
Racists:
— IndigenousX Pty Ltd (@IndigenousXLtd) August 15, 2019
Racism isn’t real.
It’s PC gone mad.
Ppl are too soft and it’s their fault if they choose to be offended.
I refuse to listen to non-white voices.
Also racists: Speaking out against all the racist shit I say is anti-white racism and is white genocide! #WakeUpToRacism https://t.co/NmwsPfVsLF
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Here I was, minding my own business, when these people (who were clearly NOT from our neighbourhood) had the audacity to break out a bbq. They then filmed me calling the police like I’m a zoo creature. Harrowing ordeal. Be brave and speak up people#WakeUpToRacism
— Even Stephen A (@BuduInya) August 15, 2019
24.
The Woolies near me doesn’t have the mayonnaise I like. I have to go to the one at Ashfield. #wakeuptoracism
— Jordan Raskopoulos (@JordanRasko) August 15, 2019
25.
every time i go out in public covered entirely in mashed potatoes — as is my culture — i am cruelly harassed by various sea birds!!!! #WakeUpToRacism
— 🍂❄️🐕Patrick Lenton🌚🍁🌬 (@PatrickLenton) August 15, 2019
Is she deplatformed yet?
