From the parliamentary occupation site this morning, a row of caricatures. I guess to the protestors the parties are indistinguishable. Their response is uniform. 'We want you to go away.' By my first-hand observation and conversations with protestors, be assured. They will not.
Every 15 minutes a trespass notice from Trevor Mallard is broadcast and raucous drumming, whistling and singing drowns it out. Police are wandering around the crowd and engaging amiably. They are offered food and tattoos are compared. Both sides seem to be bending over backwards to put Thursday's violence behind them. It is quite a remarkable turnaround.
Update: On NewstalkZB this morning Minster Megan Woods and Labour MP Mark Mitchell were both singing the same song, bad-mouthing the protestors at length. Woods stated emphatically, "This is a violent protest". Thanks to Rick for this video, a police officer telling what he has seen in his patrols:
https://www.facebook.com/AnarKiwi/posts/1585766215119381
4 comments:
Splendid work - thank you
You're an Ace Lindsay. I am enjoying the clarity of the photo's and your words.
I fear the powers that be might send in some Agent provocateurs to stir up trouble and give the authorities an excuse to act with maximum force. Could be starting fights, throwing bottles or attacking the police. Vigilance is required.
People I speak to who are generally conservative are warming to the protesters.
To my eyes the Prime Minister is starting to look jaded and stressed.
Superb
Here's a video I saw that backs up what you say
https://www.facebook.com/AnarKiwi/posts/1585766215119381
Selfish, abusive babies led around by Kelvyn Alp, who yesterday demanded a military coup. They must love your propaganda.
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