© James Ross/AAPCrowds in Melbourne protest against mandatory vaccinations and lockdown measures on Saturday.
New rallies all across the country happened on Saturday, as people demonstrated for more freedom in relation to coronavirus vaccination. Organized by the Millions March Against Mandatory Vaccination group, massive protests swept central Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth, along with 30 other cities and towns in Australia.
Claiming that vaccine mandates are discriminatory, people protested outside parliamentary buildings and blocked central streets, calling for resignations in state governments and an end to what some call "tyranny."
No official numbers have been published regarding attendances, but various media outlets reported that "hundreds of thousands" took to the streets this weekend. Aerial footage showed cities flooded with sizable crowds.
In Sydney, people of all ages gathered in Hyde Park, carrying banners that read "Never lock down again," and "Less government, more freedom." In Melbourne, people protested outside the state parliament and blocked Spring Street while chanting "Sack [Premier of Victoria] Dan Andrews," in an apparent expression of anger over his controversial pandemic powers legislation.
On the Gold Coast, protesters largely supported the leader of Australia's right-wing One Nation party, Pauline Hanson. The senator, who has been trying to push a bill against mandatory vaccination policies, addressed the crowds, saying she had spoken with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and told him to change the constitution to facilitate her proposed legislation.
While the rallies were reportedly loud, with people cheering, beating drums and beeping horns, they were largely peaceful. In New South Wales, Health Minister Brad Hazzard officially allowed unvaccinated protesters to attend the Sydney rally, only asking they wear a mask and stay away if feeling unwell.
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Well, I don't know if/why/whether this is just me but tell me if this means something.
Put on this Tool song: [Link]
AND put on THIS video. [Link] (That's a TTS link. I can't get the pure link.)
Play that video while listening to that song. It's damn sure trippily strange I've gotta say.
I'm going to here ask both Animanarchy and Buffalo_Ken their thoughts. [Link]
RC
You also put the Truthseeker link there instead of a video.
I'm telling you, if one starts the video whilst concurrently listening to the song, (I only know how to do it through opening concurrent windows or tabs) well it's f'g other worldly and I'm not even familiar with whatever words they're singing but I've gotta guess they're also otherworldly.
I super much look forward to you trying it and reporting it back. (You've got to have both audios going at the same time while watching the videos of poor SOB's falling over.)
RC
Entities beyond our ken are involved in our worlds.
That TTS pic/image of that poor black guy on the pitch is PAINFUL.
RC
I wonder if it's up there with watching the first half or the Wizard while listening to Dark Side of the Moo.
I do love all groups who try to prevent Ogle from making $ on their works.
RC