Poneke Anti-fascist Coalition (PAFC) is holding a
non-violent protest outside the Tesla showrooms in Ngauranga
this morning to show solidarity with the world-wide movement
opposing Elon Musk and the far right.
“Elon Musk,
CEO of Tesla, has been increasingly and openly far right,
notably using a fascist salute at a Trump inauguration
celebration, “ says PAFC spokesperson Michelle
Ducat.
“Musk is using his vast wealth, his social
media platform X and his proximity to Trump to amplify and
support disinformation and the far
right.”
“As well as spending up large
to influence the election of Trump and his anti-democratic
purge of the US public service, Musk has interfered in
elections in Germany, actively supporting the neo-Nazi AfD.
He has attacked the Italian judiciary for curbing hardline
anti-immigration policies and allowed X to spread the lies
that incited and inflamed the anti-immigration riots in the
UK.”
“Musk is amplifying rhetoric and
policies that support white ethno-nationalism – and actively
using his platform and wealth to oppose transgender
rights.”
“Poneke Anti-Fascist Coalition stands
against the far right and fascists. We stand with the
communities the far right and fascists attack, including
transgender and other queer people, indigenous people,
people of colour, and immigrants. We stand in solidarity
with people around the world who have been holding rallies
similar to this at Tesla sites.”
“We will hold
banners, toiere (sing) waiata, and chant to draw attention
to the far right ideology of the Tesla CEO and to encourage
potential Tesla customers away from a product with fascist
ties. The early-morning time of this rally will enable us to
share that message to many thousands of commuters on their
way to work and study.”.
“We are asserting our
right to peaceful public protest against social harm. We
operate under Te Kahu o Te Raukura, the cloak of peace laid
down by Mana Whenua. This rally will honour that
kaupapa.”
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