chimera wrote on Nov 3
rd, 2024 at 6:08am:
Frank wrote on Nov 2
nd, 2024 at 10:16pm:
Faruqi: I cannot mourn the leader of a racist empire built on stolen lives, land and wealth of colonized peoples.” not wacist.
Exactly, not racist. Anti-racist. The empire was racist. Simples.
There is no British Empire. So the assertion is false.
And what IS she doing being a senator in a 'wacist empire" anyway? She should resign forthwith if she believes the rubbish she is spouting. The stupidity and hypocrisy are boundless.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA CONSTITUTION ACT - SECT 42
Oath or affirmation of allegiance.
Every senator and every member of the House of Representatives shall before taking his seat make and subscribe before the Governor-General, or some person authorized by him, an oath or affirmation of allegiance in the form set forth in the schedule to this Constitution.
OATH
I, A.B., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her heirs and successors according to law. SO HELP ME GOD!
AFFIRMATION
I, A.B., do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her heirs and successors according to law.[59]