When Pauline Hanson and Tommy Robinson met, hatred was a given. More disturbing was the spectacle
World
One Nation’s polling popularity is proof positive we live in an upside-down world which surpasses substance and vaults reason
Pauline Hanson’s podcast with Tommy Robinson was dispiriting in unexpected ways. Racism was a given: more deflating was the recognition of its entertainment value. Enough attention has been directed towards Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. He is a thug, a fraudster, a bully and a bigot.
Despite, or because of this, there are those who rush to swing hands with him.
Hugh Riminton is national affairs editor at Channel 10
To read the full story from the source: The Guardian – International
