A little while back, Jessica Rowe interviewed Pauline Hanson, she being one of the more enduring, characters in Australian politics, and a woman no less. The interview was conducted on a "human interest" basis only - NO politics - just her background, her family, home life, relationships etc. Something you can imagine would fit comfortably in a 2-page Women's Weekly spread. No big deal. Virtually all politicians of interest, or who are of long standing, get their 4.3 weeks of WW fame.
Enter Grace Tame with her contoversial tweet to Rowe, urging Rowe to pull the interview, on the basis that while everyone has a right to an opinion, having her on the show only "valorises" Hanson.
Incredibly, Rowe backflipped and pulled the plug on Hanson. Her reason? Basically, she held Tame in such awe, she didn't want to offend her.
Leaving Rowe to one side (and think of her what you will), what does this say about Tame?
(1) Her good work, and AOTY award, makes her incredibly influential, to the point that those who should know better are prepared to throw away their own convictions, virtually at the drop of a hat. (2) Grace Tame is without doubt a political animal, using her fame to leverage political outcomes. (2) Grace Tame is a hypocrite. No point saying everyone has a right to an opinion, when in almost the same sentence you urge the removal of the very platform that allows them to express that opinion. (4) Since when, in Australia, has anyone - even a politician - wanted someone gagged for talking about their personal life? (5) Since when, in Australia, has anyone - even a politican - wanted a democratically elected, long serving member of Parliament gagged for talking about their personal life? (6) Deplatforming and cancel culture are tools of the radical Left for opposing those with differing views. Tame is thus totalitarian by nature, and totalitarianism is the enemy of Democracy.
How mean of Grace Tame. How unAustralian of Grace Tame. How evil to even think of deplatforming somebody because you don't agree with their general politics.
