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[–] GlenRambo@jlai.lu 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Sure. But at some point the symbol takes on a new meaning. No one (in the west) is wearing a hindu peace symbol, thats no longer the intent/meaning of that symbol.

And I'd say 99% of people in Australia saying river to the sea aren't supporting the original intent of the Hamas documents and ideals.

[–] CannonFodder@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They know the connotation. They are supporting Hamas. If they had an aversion to supporting Hamas, they'd steer clear of it. It's clear dog whistling.

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works -1 points 2 days ago

I didn't see any anti Hamas sentiment at the Harbour Bridge march.