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In reply to the discussion: Last night Butler Lawn, Columbia University: "We have Zionists who have entered the camp" [View all]lapucelle
(18,420 posts)87. This discussion is about the false claim
that Columbia University has allocated the quad to anti-*Zionist* encampers.
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Anti-*Zionist* Karen with the megaphone is very concerned about her privacy, despite having set up her brand new Patagonia tent smack in the middle of the University commons. Given the face coverings, it appears that many of them are concerned about *privacy*.
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Last night Butler Lawn, Columbia University: "We have Zionists who have entered the camp" [View all]
lapucelle
Apr 22
OP
Actual Nazis did horrible, horrible things to their fellow men and women. These students did not
TeamProg
Apr 23
#35
That's just cemantics, the important thing is, if justice prevails, history will NOT be kind.
TeamProg
Apr 23
#62
For the hundredth millionth time, it's not anti-semetic to be Anti-Netanyahu / Anti-Israeli politics. To blend the two
TeamProg
Apr 23
#67
Israel took Gaza from Egypt and the Gohlan from Syria because they kept using them as jumping off points for attacks
ripcord
Apr 25
#118
That's two different issues. #1: 'Pro' and 'opposition' to Israel's retaliation is worldwide. #2: I didn't hear the pro
TeamProg
Apr 23
#60
I can't speak for the history, but presently, annexing land that is not Israel's as was designated in the 1948 Partition
TeamProg
Apr 24
#93
It was drawn up in late 1947, but not put into place until 1948. That's why it's called the 1948 Partition.
TeamProg
Apr 24
#116
Well, on the video of some of them being arrested: "Why are you doing this to me?"
betsuni
Apr 23
#34
Ludicrous. How dare obvious anti-Semitism be reported! Must be right-wing sources and
betsuni
Apr 23
#32
At first I read the OP as "We have Zombies who have entered the camp" and thought fine, as in any horror movie you
betsuni
Apr 23
#29
Do the perspectives of your fellow humans and ideological house mates hold any weight?
TeamProg
Apr 23
#50
Well, of course not. Not sure how that relates through all of the back and forth, though. I am neither Muslim,
TeamProg
Apr 23
#58
Columbia has allowed the encampment to take a specific space for their protest (a whole Lawn)
ExciteBike66
Apr 23
#51
Can you show me where Columbia gave permission for these groups to have exclusive use of the quad?
ripcord
Apr 23
#63
There was a story about a business school professor who wanted to enter the protest area...
ExciteBike66
Apr 23
#76
Columbia hasn't "allowed the encampment to take a specific space for their protest".
lapucelle
Apr 23
#78
There is no "tacit agreement" between the Columbia University and the encampment trespassers.
lapucelle
Apr 23
#85
I'll be brave and respond 'cause I do like dialogue with you even though we disagree on much about this situation.
Nanjeanne
Apr 24
#96
The only incident i have actually seen reported on is the professor, Shai Davidai
ExciteBike66
Apr 24
#100
So they are a separate entity given authority by the administration of Columbia?
Mossfern
Apr 24
#111
I think their goal is dialogue with the university, not with supporters of Israel.
ExciteBike66
Apr 24
#115
Didn't these fools learn from the Safe Space We Need Some Muscle prof at Missouri?
Prairie Gates
Apr 23
#53
NYU protesters had mass-produced signs: Capitalism is deadly, Dismantle the Police State.
betsuni
Apr 23
#65
That is certainly ugly. While I think students have the right to protest - I'm not sure what their right to privacy is.
Nanjeanne
Apr 23
#82