‘I’m a refugee … love and generosity outweigh racism.’

The anti-discrimination army must realise racism cuts both ways, said The Mocker.

Welcome to the column where you provide the content. The Mocker pondered the strange case of Adau Mornyang, the foul-mouthed Australian-Sudanese model who got a slap on the wrist from an American judge for screaming racial slurs and beating up a flight attendant, and concluded that the anti-discrimination armies should realise racism works both ways. Graham’s wife agreed.

“I was a refugee kid arriving to this beautiful country when I was just 15 years old without speaking a word of English (except for ‘yes’ and ‘no’), living in a housing commission (area) where little kids from a no hoper of a family use to say ‘hey ching chong go back to your country’.

“Most of my family got wiped out by the Khmer Rouge regime including my father, and I’d missed out on my primary and half of my high school years; yet I’ve managed to go on to university and have a decent job.

“There were a few racists during my teenage years from not just white people but other ethnics as well. But the love and generosity from the Australian society outweighed any of the bad experiences that I remember.

“My now 2 teenage kids (half white) had accused me of being more racist than their Aussie father because of my more right wing view (such as I agree with boat turning back etc.). I’ve told them that migrants were generally more racist toward the Aussie than the other way around (I should know!).

“They didn’t believe me until they were able to understand some of my language. I also told them that I could say a lot of racist things and get away with it while they can’t because they are white and privileged. I rest my case LOL!”

Darren saw double-standards:

“Just saying, but if Adau Mornyang was a white model who was screeching ‘black trash’ at the flight attendants, she’d never work again.”

Marilyn mused:

“She would also have seen the inside of a cell.”

Jason gets comment of the week for this:

“Yesterday I went into a fruit and veg market in Shepparton where I saw male and female workers who appeared to be from SE Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the northern Mediterranean and the Middle East. The male and female customers appeared to be of Central African, SE Asian, Levantine and northern European origin.

“I spent the whole time very nervous, expecting race riots to break out at any minute, not to mention some rampaging gender battles and a flurry of hate speech, to boot. Where, oh where, I silently lamented, was some highly-paid agent of government to protect us from this impending catastrophe?

“Actually, no I didn’t. It was a very pleasant 20 minutes spent buying fresh veges at a good price being polite to other polite people. Pretty much the way 99.999pc of the country works, outside of the fevered imaginings of our official over-paid, under-worked human rights hysterics.”

What, me worry: Where was the outrage, Dr Tim?

Kimbo shared:

“I came to Australia in 82 as a refugee from Vietnam, age 8. Went to Darlinghurst primary school from third grade, then attended Vaucluse High, then Granville TAFE and Western Sydney Uni. Lived in Eastern suburbs and Shire and inner west. Holidays from Townsville to Eden camping.

“I have never experienced any form of racism or discrimination. Not one bad experience.

Australia is a beautiful and fair place. Unfortunately some people are hypersensitive and think any correction or criticism is to do with their race.”

Peter’s point:

“I’ve travelled a lot. Australia IS one of the greatest countries on earth, and I’m so glad I’m Australian. Arriving back home after a trip overseas I am so happy, and so relieved, to once again be here. Publicly funded institutions should get behind Australia, and stop denigrating it. They don’t know how lucky they are. The Mocker is absolutely correct.”

Virginia said:

“The whole racist thing serves three main purposes for the progs. 1) creates division — for the Leftist strategy of divide and conquer, 2) fuels the Left’s cultural Marxist identity politics and the victimhood, and 3) it shuts down debate on important issues — “you are a racist!” All of this however is becoming tired and overused.”

Michael mooted:

“Individuals who present themselves as people of colour as if that endows them with some special consideration, are actually being racist themselves.”

Roy was outraged:

“No jail time for a felony charge? 100 hours community service which the judge knew full well she would not carry out because she was going to be deported. This female put the safety of the aircraft at risk, how much worse does it have to get before the courts carry out their obligations?”

Andrew was amused:

“ ‘The Mocker amuses himself by calling out poseurs, sneering social commentators, and po-faced officials. He is deeply suspicious of those who seek increased regulation of speech and behaviour’.

“Hilarious how in a week where the POTUS has been (almost) universally condemned for racism and telling American born citizens (including one whose family have been in the USA longer than his) to go back and fix their own countries ... a journalist who makes their living off calling out hypocrisy and ‘social commentators’ casually decides not to skewer (almost) the entire Republican party and evangelical wing of American voters. Hypocrisy much?”

Cecil countered:

“Andrew, even CNN is running a focus group program in which women are saying that Trump is justified in what he is saying about AOC + 3. Plus see approval polling of Trump since his statements — -approval is up. There is no (almost) universal condemnation of Trump’s statements.

“Sure the Left condemns it all, naturally. Most leftist voters do want a one-party marxist-greenist state, as proposed by AOC + 3.”

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Europe’s elite: Just checked in to see what condition their condition was in.

Greg Sheridan wrote that Europe’s liberal elite were left in a sorry statelessness and suggested a little bit of nationalism was no bad thing. Reinforcement from Rosemary:

“Having recently visited both Poland and Hungary I can confirm that all Greg says is what we found too. Cohesive societies. Proud societies. No need to have the place bristling with armed police. Even the synagogues don’t need protection.

“Sadly it brought back to me the 50s and 60s in Australia, where race and creed never needed to be discussed. We were all just Australians, some new ones, but Aussies all the same.”

More from Mary:

“I also have recently visited Budapest and what you say is true. Although I did notice ethic diversity it seemed well integrated. Obviously the Hungarians don’t have much truck with identity politics.

“I visited throughout France also and unlike Budapest, I observed squads of heavily armed soldiers patrolling many cities. A huge difference between both countries and I know which one I prefer.”

Ramdas reasoned:

“The arrogance and the overreach by the elite had reached such an extent that there is, finally, a backlash from ordinary people. They have now understood what the elite stand for and are fighting back.

Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton and the Paris yellow vest protests are other examples of people sending a clear message to the elite and the Marxists that they will not be dictated to by them.”

Robert reckoned:

“It’s joyous to see countries such as Poland, Hungary and England wake up while the rest of Europe is being slowly smothered under the soft fluffy pillow of the elites Neo Marxism. I hope I see the end of the EU in my lifetime.”

Simon said:

“Good and timely piece Greg. Give me nationalism over the neo imperialism we are witnessing from the EU and the UN. Faceless bureaucrats from far flung totalitarian governments across the world making decisions for example on whether and how Australia might proceed with its changes to the Warrangamba dam. That our governments routinely cede authority to these UN outfits is beyond the pale.”

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Squad goals: Go back to where you came from, Mr Trump.

Cameron Stewart kept readers rapt with his despatches on Donald Trump versus The Squad: the Gang of Four Democrat darlings comprising Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley, accused by President Trump of hating America, being anti-Semitic and embracing terrorists. Praise from Paul:

“Once again Trump is brave and strong enough to call it as it is. New Americans who should be grateful and forever in debt to America criticise and marginalise all the time hiding behind their female/minority/multicultural status which no one is ever apparently allowed to question or criticise.”

Michael mentioned:

“Trump is calling out the Squad’s lack of patriotism, lack of pride in America.”

Chris concurred:

“ ‘Mr Trump’s comments are also attracting international attention with Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau saying: ‘this is not how we do things in Canada … the diversity of our country is actually one of our greatest strengths.’

“Yes Justin. That’s why this time next year ‘Mr Popularity’ Trudeau is heading for the political chopping block in the Canadian national election. Just like the other powder-puff Macron. They are both history … while Trump romps it in for a second term.”

James said:

“For lots of reasons I hate Trump. But his ‘if you don’t like it, leave’ is spot on. I’m sick of those who try and change our country to suit their own stupidity.”

Dexxter doubled down:

“Trump is correct. Their push for socialist ideals and wanting open borders to allow the riff raff of the world unfettered access to the USA shows their disdain for their country. Couple this with the blatant antisemitism of Ilhan and Tlaib and it shows that they are unworthy of high office.”

Andy added:

“Trump’s ‘problem’ is that he is right. It strikes similarities with the victim industry here in Australia. We are a just and fair democratic nation that does its best to include and tolerate everyone and anyone. We don’t always get things right; we fall short where we hope to be stronger. But we continue to try. We have a conscience and we are good people with a concern for others

“But who would ever guess this when you listen to the Greens, the far left, elements of indigenous Australia, our tertiary institutions, elements of the LBGQTI community, and other groups who continually ridicule our ‘oppressive’ country. The fact that they are allowed to criticise the government is a freedom in itself that many other people are not permitted. A point quickly dismissed by these groups.

“If Australia’s victim peddlers actually had to endure the hardships of those in third world nations, they would realise how lucky they are. But they would never admit to the privilege they enjoy in living in a fine and just nation. That would be an admission of being wrong, and many of these victim peddlers cannot be truly honest with themselves.

“So Trump is correct. If you don’t like it in the US, you are free to move to any place you choose — unlike the poor Uighurs in China who are detained for years in camps. You see, sometimes when you hit rock bottom, and you stop to observe, you realise it’s someone’s head you’re standing on.”

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