While Senator Fraser Anning spoke to reporters, a 17-year-old boy came up behind him and smashed a raw egg on his head, according to British outlet ITV.
Anning responded by punching the kid in the face, and the two fell to the ground in a scuffle. Per ITV, the boy was later arrested.
Anning, who represents Queensland, sent a press release after the New Zealand massacre blaming the shooting on the “fear” caused by an “increasing Muslim presence.”
The statement, obtained by the Los Angeles Times, sparked widespread backlash including from Australia’s prime minister who called the response “disgusting.”
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This tests my commitment to non-violence.
Indeed. I was “fuck yeah,” but then I pictured what it would mean for that norm to fall by the wayside.
May I suggest that we find his office fax number and use online free fax services to send all manner of egg pictures to him?
Edited to add:
Contact info for the Nazi prick
https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=273829
This guy got into office with 19 votes! Not a joke. Then he immediately dumped his party, joined another soon after, then gave his maiden speech in which he called for “a final solution to the immigration problem.” Yes, he went there. Story here: https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/how-fraser-anning-got-into-parliament-with-000-per-cent-of-the-vote/news-story/6719c400eacdd7022838c31e87c86b15
So, you’re saying we should “Egg Him On”?
I know it’s wrong to laugh. But the kid was poised enough to have his phone out (filming?) as he smashed it into the back of the head.
In my day, people threw eggs from a distance.
Per the fax idea - here’s a submission:
The egg smash that the Senator suffered pales in comparison to the suffering of so many Muslim worshiping in their mosques yesterday. He should be grateful that this is all he suffered after making his disgusting remarks and blaming this tragedy on the victims.