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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So do some reading, see what the legal community is saying, look for political academics commenting. Just stay away from political campaign drivel.

For me, I expect us to be an international laughing stock if we vote this down. We already have a reputation for serious racism and a referendum like this failing would make me actively seek alternative citizenship just out of embarrassment.

As for indigenous Australians, if we vote no I hope they start to radicalise. I’ll be on their side

[–] ZodiacSF1969 -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol, give it up tankie it ain't gonna happen 🤣

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

???

So avoiding politics and listening to legal and academic (bourgeoisie) opinions is Communist?

Ok boomer

[–] ZodiacSF1969 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol I'm not quite old enough to be a boomer

Whatever happens with the referendum you aren't going to see many radical First Nations people. There will always be a small few who are, like now, but generally no it ain't gonna happen

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

A no vote at the referendum means an effective end of the path to a treaty; you’re vastly underestimating the importance of this in indigenous communities.