Tony Abbott backs away from infamous 'Islamophobia hasn't killed anyone' remark

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Tony Abbott backs away from infamous 'Islamophobia hasn't killed anyone' remark auspol

There was contemporary evidence that Mr Abbott's 2017 assertion was inaccurate. The previous week, a self-described white nationalist was arrested in the US city of Portland and charged with fatally stabbing two people who confronted him while he abused two teenage Muslim girls.

"Islamist terrorism has now killed tens of thousands of people that's why it's absolutely critical that there’s the strongest possible response at every level." Earlier on Monday, Mr Abbott condemned Queensland senator Fraser Anning for his "lunatic" comments attributing blame for the Christchurch attack on Muslim immigrants.

 

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Grub

Mr Flip-Flop flip flops again. DumpAbbott

Maybe he's not quite as dumb as I thought he is.

This is the definition of a rat trying to scurry off the sinking ship. Pls vote this muppet out

He is such a tosser!

I am no fan of this person but this is a cheap shot!

It's never been correct you ignoramus.

Let’s hope he just keeps backing away into oblivion.

Two track statements can damage

TonyAbbottMHR Changes his position more often than his socks.

Looks more like a goanna every day. Sorry to goannas for implying any association with tones.

Looks more like a gonna every day. Sorry to goannas for implying any association with tones.

We told you but you didn’t listen TonyAbbottMHR Let’s talk about another destructive truth you need to listen up to - climate change is real. Listen to us Tony.

AND he Believes in Climate Change IF it will get him Elected. My advice is GO with your Inflated Gvt Pension before We The People Cancel Gvt Pension if you take a Board Position in the next 5 years. Good By

Backs away?! More like sprinting. You can run, TonyAbbottMHR , but you can’t hide. We remember.

Another backflip!

The chickens are coming home to roost.

Keep backing away, Tony. Back, back, further back .......

Sorry but is the age still relavent,it was mainly just targeted to the older generation,now it seems to be largely pushing leftist milleneal garbage,that's my opinion,and yes what happened in nz was appalling.

grub grub grub

aaargh

When did he say that ?

Someone wants to desperately hold onto his seat and even god forbid when the Fiberals are thrown out become oppo leader. The onion eater is one devious person.

Where’s George Pell?

Good on you Tony, times change, only a fool stands in setting cement.👨‍🌾

now do the country a favour and back away from public life & kindly fark off

He’s getting good at crabwalking away.....🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

WarringahVotes ... deadmanwalking was last seen reaching out to constituents! 😂😂😂

Well he would wouldn't he? He can't stand by his own comments! I implore Warringah to vote this bastard out!

Good on him, he did not have to back away. But chose to out of respect for the NZ victims. Unlike who ever asked that question, poor form. Also the word Islamophobia did not kill anyone a terrorist with 5 semi auto weapons did.

Tony the turd 💩

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