Australian Atheists Forum

A campaign launched by a Proud Boy to expand the already controversial Australia Day festivities into a month-long celebration of white identity has failed to gain any mainstream momentum, but has found some support from Australian fringe and political figures.

And one of the ways that “Australia Month” is being promoted is through the use of AI-generated, surreal and ultra-nationalistic images of white people saluting in Australiana settings, complete with grotesque distortions like extra hands that are tell-tale signs of the involvement of artificial intelligence.

At the beginning of the year, Ben Shand, a member of Australian Proud Boys who goes by the online nom de plume “The Dusty Bogan”, launched a petition calling for January to be recognised as “Australia Month” by the government.

Ostensibly a normal, patriotic campaign, its Telegram channel betrays its extreme, white nationalist roots. The account for Australia Month has shared links from known far-right individuals like Daniel Walker and other explicitly neo-Nazi accounts. Shand has left no doubt as to the racial motive behind the celebrations, comparing it to a US-based conservative radio host’s proposal for a “white history month”.

Irrev-Black wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:03 pmToo many hands? Invisible beer-wielding bro?

In short: Thomas Sewell and Jacob Hersant were not sentenced to further jail time for their role in a group attack on six hikers in the Cathedral Range State Park, north-east of Melbourne in 2021.

A prosecutor said the attack was terrifying for the victims and the pair deserved more time in prison.

What's next? The hearing is continuing in front of three judges in the Court of Appeal.

stylofone wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:09 am Just when you think it can't get any worse, Channel 7 joins in. Their shame is growing to horrific levels. The key role of twitter is no surprise.

joele wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:16 am

stylofone wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:09 am Just when you think it can't get any worse, Channel 7 joins in. Their shame is growing to horrific levels. The key role of twitter is no surprise.

Pretty pathetic apology from channel 7, basically just blaming a junior staff member...

A 19-year-old is facing a terrorism charge after he allegedly walked into a NSW Labor MP’s office with knives and tactical gear.

Jordan Patten allegedly entered Tim Crakanthorp’s office in the heart of the Newcastle CBD on Wednesday while carrying the weapons and wearing a tactical vest and a helmet.

Police allege a document containing Patten’s manifesto was sent to a number of public figures and media outlets. Police have not revealed its contents, but sources who have been briefed but not permitted to speak publicly say it contained neo-Nazi material.

Now that Khelif has guaranteed herself a medal, The IOC’s “worst nightmare” has officially been confirmed according to News Corp journalist Pete Badel, who’s been covering the story from Paris.

“IOC’s worst nightmare has arrived. Intersex boxer Imane Khelif is into the final and will fight for gold. Hasn’t lost a round in this tournament,” Badel wrote.

stevebrooks wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:04 pm She is just a damn good female boxer, and for some reason, unlike damn good male boxers who are celebrated for their achievements, if you are a damn good female boxer you are immediately attacked by the far right! She should sue news.com, I suspect she has a good case!