"What race is d**khead?"

The Optimist · Post by **The Optimist** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:59 pm

The Labor senator was filmed, against his will, being bullied and racially vilified by a coven of burly, high-vis vest-wearing halfwits at a university bar in Melbourne.
They called Dastyari, an Iranian-born non-practising Muslim, a "terrorist" and a "monkey".
When Dastyari called them racist, they asked him: "What race is Islam?"

The scene was instantly familiar to anyone who has ever been bullied - the thugs' slow circling of their prey, the escalating taunts, the malicious dance on the edge of violence. They enjoyed every minute.
And on Dastyari's face, the uneasy calculations of the victim: Can I laugh this off? Can I ignore them? Will anyone step in to help?
The bar staff didn't, but Dastyari's fellow Labor MP Tim Watts was nearby, ducking in and out of the shakily-filmed video.
Watts stuck close to his friend and delivered what might just be the line of the year when he asked one of the men: "What race is dickhead?"

Obviously Australian.

Andalu · Post by **Andalu** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:01 pm

What is a non-practising Muslim?

Chuckles1188 · Post by **Chuckles1188** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:02 pm

Andalu wrote:What is a non-practising Muslim?

Like a lapsed Catholic or atheist Jew

Andalu · Post by **Andalu** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:04 pm

Fair enough, but at what point does it lose it's relevance if you live in a non-Islamic society?

At least Jewish is a quasi-ethnicity.

Chuckles1188 · Post by **Chuckles1188** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:08 pm

Andalu wrote:Fair enough, but at what point does it lose it's relevance if you live in a non-Islamic society?

At least Jewish is a quasi-ethnicity.

So is Muslim

guy smiley · Post by **guy smiley** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:10 pm

Andalu wrote:Fair enough, but at what point does it lose it's relevance if you live in a non-Islamic society?

At least Jewish is a quasi-ethnicity.

Not sure why you're following this angle, it's a relevant point to make in the context of the story.

ScarfaceClaw · Post by **ScarfaceClaw** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:19 pm

Andalu wrote:What is a non-practising Muslim?

They just turn up on match day and wing it.

Leinster in London · Post by **Leinster in London** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:25 pm

Andalu wrote:What is a non-practising Muslim?

He has prayed in the mosque but no longer does so.

Turbogoat · Post by **Turbogoat** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:45 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXIh8X9Jgh0

Charming stuff.

bimboman · Post by **bimboman** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:58 pm

Chuckles1188 wrote:
Andalu wrote:Fair enough, but at what point does it lose it's relevance if you live in a non-Islamic society?

At least Jewish is a quasi-ethnicity.
So is Muslim

What ?

Chuckles1188 · Post by **Chuckles1188** » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:59 pm

bimboman wrote:
Chuckles1188 wrote:
Andalu wrote:Fair enough, but at what point does it lose it's relevance if you live in a non-Islamic society?

At least Jewish is a quasi-ethnicity.
So is Muslim

What ?

Oh good, you've joined in.

YOYO · Post by **YOYO** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:28 am

This is horrible too. Brain dead racist wife of Northern Ireland football player Johnny Evans.

Northern Ireland star apologises 'unreservedly' after wife calls referee a 'Romanian gypsy c***' in post-match rant
Independent.ie Newsdesk • 7 hours ago

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The wife of a Northern Ireland player who controversially had a penalty awarded against him in last night's World Cup playoff has been criticised for a 'racist and offensive' tweet directed at the referee.

Michael O'Neill's side lost the first leg of their playoff tie against Switzerland 1-0 after Corry Evans was harshly adjudged to have handled the ball in the box, with the visitors converting the decisive spot kick.

Evans, the brother of West Brom defender Jonny Evans, was booked following the incident, which rules him out of Monday's return leg in Switzerland but it was the post-match comments from his wife that has many people talking today.

Evans' wife Lisa took to Twitter after the game and sent a very offensive tweet directed at match official Ovidiu Hategan, whose performance was slammed by O'Neill after the game.

"Romanian gypsy c***!!!," she began.

"And to actually think Northern Ireland has probably homed one of his smelly relatives!! Ungrateful t***!! Anyway onwards and upwards."

A spokesperson for the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has condemned the tweet.

"Racist and offensive language is not appropriate in any circumstance," they told the BBC.

"When commenting on the behaviour of any individual, making reference to that person's ethnic or national origin is irrelevant."

An apology from Corry Evans on behalf of his wife has since been released through the IFA.

"On behalf of my wife, I would like to apologise unreservedly for the content and language contained in the Tweet that she issued last night.

"The comments were published in the heat of the moment and are not representative of her views."

Bowens · Post by **Bowens** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:34 am

Turbogoat wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXIh8X9Jgh0

Charming stuff.

What a bunch of clowns.

comets · Post by **comets** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:46 am

Andalu wrote:What is a non-practising Muslim?

A christian.

Post by **kovana** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:48 am

Chuckles1188 wrote:
Andalu wrote:What is a non-practising Muslim?
Like a lapsed Catholic or atheist Jew

Mormons call it 'Inactive member'.

However, if they are still paying their tithes but not attending church its 'sub-active member'.

If you change to a different religion, you are labeled an apostate.

Slim 293 · Post by **Slim 293** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:13 am

It will be interesting what follows this...

Stan is issuing a lawsuit as they've appropriated the "Patriot Blue" name from the upcoming Romper Stomper TV sequel:

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radi ... triot-blue

These idiots were also wearing their TOLL uniforms so could possibly lose their jobs.

The incident happened at the VU student bar in Footscray... it's a shame they didn't walk down the road and share their views with the locals.

MungoMan · Post by **MungoMan** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:04 am

Seneca of the Night wrote:
The Optimist wrote:
The Labor senator was filmed, against his will, being bullied and racially vilified by a coven of burly, high-vis vest-wearing halfwits at a university bar in Melbourne.
They called Dastyari, an Iranian-born non-practising Muslim, a "terrorist" and a "monkey".
When Dastyari called them racist, they asked him: "What race is Islam?"

The scene was instantly familiar to anyone who has ever been bullied - the thugs' slow circling of their prey, the escalating taunts, the malicious dance on the edge of violence. They enjoyed every minute.
And on Dastyari's face, the uneasy calculations of the victim: Can I laugh this off? Can I ignore them? Will anyone step in to help?
The bar staff didn't, but Dastyari's fellow Labor MP Tim Watts was nearby, ducking in and out of the shakily-filmed video.
Watts stuck close to his friend and delivered what might just be the line of the year when he asked one of the men: "What race is dickhead?"
Obviously Australian.
Where's the sauce?

Here it is

Post by **Hong Kong** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:30 am

Turbogoat wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXIh8X9Jgh0

Charming stuff.

How the merry fark do people think this will end with them looking good? These mongs are beyond stupid

kiwinoz · Post by **kiwinoz** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:32 am

Turnbull jumps in with his bullshit

"We are the most successful multicultural society in the world and that is because … our society is built on a foundation of respect.

"We should have zero tolerance for racism and racist abuse like that."

Meanwhile on Manus Island....

guy smiley · Post by **guy smiley** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:36 am

kiwinoz wrote:Turnbull jumps in with his bullshit

"We are the most successful multicultural society in the world and that is because … our society is built on a foundation of respect.

"We should have zero tolerance for racism and racist abuse like that."
Meanwhile on Manus Island....

They really do believe their own shit on that, don't they.

gurudoright · Post by **gurudoright** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:02 am

I’m not usually a big fan of Sam Dastyari, to tell you the truth I don’t like him. In saying that I don’t think he could have handle the situation any better.

Post by **Thomas** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:42 am

Slim 293 wrote:It will be interesting what follows this...

Stan is issuing a lawsuit as they've appropriated the "Patriot Blue" name from the upcoming Romper Stomper TV sequel:

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radi ... triot-blue

These idiots were also wearing their TOLL uniforms so could possibly lose their jobs.

The incident happened at the VU student bar in Footscray... it's a shame they didn't walk down the road and share their views with the locals.

They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.

guy smiley · Post by **guy smiley** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:49 am

Thomas wrote:
They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.

Really?

How 'kin sad is that?

MungoMan · Post by **MungoMan** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:04 am

guy smiley wrote:
Thomas wrote:
They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.
Really?

How 'kin sad is that?

Depends whether on not one of TOLL's competitors paid these bozos.

Post by **Thomas** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:11 am

guy smiley wrote:
Thomas wrote:
They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.
Really?

How 'kin sad is that?

One of them was fired from TOLL months ago. He wears their shirts as a form of protest.

guy smiley · Post by **guy smiley** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:19 am

Thomas wrote:
guy smiley wrote:
Thomas wrote:
They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.
Really?

How 'kin sad is that?
One of them was fired from TOLL months ago. He wears their shirts as a form of protest.

And his mate joined the protest? They're choking the chicken, right?

Turbogoat · Post by **Turbogoat** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:21 am

Thomas wrote:
guy smiley wrote:
Thomas wrote:
They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.
Really?

How 'kin sad is that?
One of them was fired from TOLL months ago. He wears their shirts as a form of protest.

One of life's winners right there.
His stellar argument about "what race is Islam" is horribly undercut by his "Go back to Iran, ya monkey" type abuse.

Still seems weird to be wearing work uniforms in a bar - that's just a no go for what I'm used to.

Post by **Thomas** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:33 am

Turbogoat wrote:
Thomas wrote:
guy smiley wrote:
Thomas wrote:
They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.
Really?

How 'kin sad is that?
One of them was fired from TOLL months ago. He wears their shirts as a form of protest.
One of life's winners right there.
His stellar argument about "what race is Islam" is horribly undercut by his "Go back to Iran, ya monkey" type abuse.

Still seems weird to be wearing work uniforms in a bar - that's just a no go for what I'm used to.

Welcome to Straya, mate.

Pat the Ex Mat · Post by **Pat the Ex Mat** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:39 am

Thomas wrote: Welcome to Straya, mate.

Fucken!

guy smiley · Post by **guy smiley** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:47 am

Turbogoat wrote:
Thomas wrote:
guy smiley wrote:
Thomas wrote:
They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.
Really?

How 'kin sad is that?
One of them was fired from TOLL months ago. He wears their shirts as a form of protest.
One of life's winners right there.
His stellar argument about "what race is Islam" is horribly undercut by his "Go back to Iran, ya monkey" type abuse.

Still seems weird to be wearing work uniforms in a bar - that's just a no go for what I'm used to.

Well look at mr la de da silver service international war monger.

deadduck · Post by **deadduck** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:33 am

kovana wrote:
Chuckles1188 wrote:
Andalu wrote:What is a non-practising Muslim?
Like a lapsed Catholic or atheist Jew
Mormons call it 'Inactive member'.

However, if they are still paying their tithes but not attending church its 'sub-active member'.

If you change to a different religion, you are labeled an apostate.

Which is punishable by death in thirteen Muslim countries and generally condemned in those where it isn't

Goes some way to explaining why someone might choose to call themselves a non-practicing Muslim rather than just declare themselves non-religious or atheist.

MungoMan · Post by **MungoMan** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:23 am

Turbogoat wrote:
Thomas wrote:
guy smiley wrote:
Thomas wrote:
They don't work for TOLL. They just wear the shirts for some stupid reason.
Really?

How 'kin sad is that?
One of them was fired from TOLL months ago. He wears their shirts as a form of protest.
One of life's winners right there.
His stellar argument about "what race is Islam" is horribly undercut by his "Go back to Iran, ya monkey" type abuse.

Still seems weird to be wearing work uniforms in a bar - that's just a no go for what I'm used to.

TBF though, drinkers could be uncomfortable with chaps in drill shirts embroidered with Millers KIllers and Medical Service.

UncleFB · Post by **UncleFB** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:26 am

Turbogoat wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXIh8X9Jgh0

Charming stuff.

Why the fuck didn't the barman just kick them out there and then? They're harassing patrons in front of him. Were there no bouncers at the pub?

Wilson's Toffee · Post by **Wilson's Toffee** » Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:11 am

Chuckles1188 wrote:
Andalu wrote:Fair enough, but at what point does it lose it's relevance if you live in a non-Islamic society?

At least Jewish is a quasi-ethnicity.
So is Muslim

Nonsense. It is a religion, purely.

We have many ethnicites practicing Islam, in South Africa. They differ greatly at times.

knack · Post by **knack** » Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:43 am

Wilson's Toffee wrote:
Chuckles1188 wrote:
Andalu wrote:Fair enough, but at what point does it lose it's relevance if you live in a non-Islamic society?

At least Jewish is a quasi-ethnicity.
So is Muslim

Nonsense. It is a religion, purely.

We have many ethnicites practicing Islam, in South Africa. They differ greatly at times.

It's the same all over the world mate, claiming any of the semetic religions are race based is simplistic at best, deeply misleading at worst. A particularly problematic proposition when looking at Palestinians and Israelis, the studies done by Karl Skorecki and Harry Ostrer makes interesting reading.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:46 am

bimboman wrote:
Chuckles1188 wrote:
Andalu wrote:Fair enough, but at what point does it lose it's relevance if you live in a non-Islamic society?

At least Jewish is a quasi-ethnicity.
So is Muslim

What ?

Nope.

And TBH Jewish really isn't either.

Murdoch · Post by **Murdoch** » Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:45 am

Just watched the video twice.

No-one said: "what race is dickhead"?

In fact Watts barely made a peep at all.

Politicians

Chuckles1188 · Post by **Chuckles1188** » Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:48 am

Murdoch wrote:Just watched the video twice.

No-one said: "what race is dickhead"?

In fact Watts barely made a peep at all.

Politicians

Great post

https://twitter.com/JoshButler/status/9 ... replies%2F

Taranaki Snapper · Post by **Taranaki Snapper** » Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:46 am

Murdoch wrote:Just watched the video twice.

No-one said: "what race is dickhead"?

In fact Watts barely made a peep at all.

Politicians

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJLRSpju88c
2:20, Watts

Ted. · Post by **Ted.** » Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:54 am