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Cuthbert Allgood

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152. Maybe people should protest it when they think it's a bad think?

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Tue Apr 23, 2024, 06:36 PM

Apr 23

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I support the national student protests over Palestine. [View all] Voltaire2 Apr 23 OP

I support student protests over Palestine. I support Jewish students' counter protesting, also ... marble falls Apr 23 #1

Well History says otherwise edisdead Apr 23 #116

I have no problem with protests. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 23 #2

Hamas has a hell of a propaganda machine. nt LexVegas Apr 23 #3

Yeah. Israel's bombs and over 13000 dead children. nt Autumn Apr 23 #5

After Hamas attacked, murdered and raped Israelis on 10/7. Pretty Fly Apr 23 #9

Genocide, starvation and over 13000 dead children will motivate people against the Autumn Apr 23 #10

Post removed Post removed Apr 23 #18

Hate and centuries old grudges are a two way road . Americans have every right to peacefully protest. Autumn Apr 23 #23

Absolutely. Never said otherwise. Pretty Fly Apr 23 #33

Many of those young and old leftists - and protestors are Jews. Nanjeanne Apr 23 #75

The majority are not Jewish. Liberal Christian churches wnylib Apr 23 #157

Not only were they on the street the next day . . . Richard D Apr 23 #24

News hits quick. If you see your family & friends being bombed or under threat from Autumn Apr 23 #40

War sucks Richard D Apr 23 #49

You know what else sucks? Genocide and war crimes . Nothing fucking excuses that. Autumn Apr 23 #50

Perhaps . . , Richard D Apr 23 #52

Wishful thinking. Hamas has promised to kill more Jews. keithbvadu2 Apr 23 #133

But does anything excuse terrorist attacks, rape and murder? paleotn Apr 23 #57

no, but nothing excuses over 13000 dead children and countless other Autumn Apr 23 #87

And conveniently ignored by one side because Netanyahoo is evil. paleotn Apr 23 #146

And some people do exactly what they accuse others of doing. Autumn Apr 23 #147

Is that your version of "you are but what am I"? paleotn Apr 23 #150

No I'm not a 3rd grader. Just stated a fact. I don't assume anything I responded Autumn Apr 23 #155

Not you individually...maybe... paleotn Apr 23 #156

There was no response from Israel on 10/8 Mossfern Apr 23 #63

When people know a war is coming they will protest before the bombs fall. Autumn Apr 23 #80

Yes, it was uncanny. Quakerfriend Apr 23 #74

I had not heard that. AloeVera Apr 23 #101

Israel began bombing Gaza on Oct 7. AloeVera Apr 23 #45

Record Always Blue Apr 23 #51

On 10/8 there were perhaps no U.S "protests" but you know well of the deep sympathy that was offered to Israel after TeamProg Apr 23 #71

You remember it correctly. Nanjeanne Apr 23 #76

Um, no. See my post below sarisataka Apr 23 #83

Yes. I'm sure there are Hamas supporters. As well as Muslim haters. Jew haters. Trans haters. And on and on. Nanjeanne Apr 23 #86

So you're admitting your post here was wrong? MarineCombatEngineer Apr 23 #88

No. There was great sympathy for Israel and horror over the terrorist attack. The post was what i Nanjeanne Apr 23 #92

Kinda figured you would answer in the negative. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 23 #93

Kind of figured after honestly trying to have dialogue you would reply with something i don't have a clue Nanjeanne Apr 23 #95

Have you forgotten the infamous DSA rally sarisataka Apr 23 #89

Allow me to refresh your memory sarisataka Apr 23 #81

Ah, the swastika picture... AZSkiffyGeek Apr 23 #126

Pro-Hamas demonstrator showing a republican flag on her cellphone. keithbvadu2 Apr 23 #138

Your post suggests Mossfern Apr 23 #108

Because protesting a terrorist group is really effective Redleg Apr 23 #105

I see many trying to do to legit, non hateful support for Palestinians and against the disproportionate Israeli response Celerity Apr 23 #55

Exactly. Brenda Apr 23 #61

Nailed it as always malaise Apr 23 #139

I suspect Russia has lent them theirs. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 23 #7

Exactly. 58Sunliner Apr 23 #12

We all have eyes and ears. TeamProg Apr 23 #16

What do American Jews have to do with that? shrike3 Apr 23 #35

Apparently you already have an answer? Please tell me! TeamProg Apr 23 #41

Little to nothing at all. That's my answer. Jewish Americans are trying to live their lives, like the rest of us. shrike3 Apr 23 #43

and DU was outraged when Iranian Americans were harassed during JohnSJ Apr 23 #53

Du wasn't around during the hostage crisis, or so I thought. But I don't know everything. shrike3 Apr 23 #96

Well, they would have been outraged. Thanks for setting me straight +++ JohnSJ Apr 23 #97

I agree, they definitely would have been outraged. I knew what you meant, btw. shrike3 Apr 23 #98

No equity in war Ontheboundry Apr 23 #42

and this isn't the first time it has happened either. After three wars JohnSJ Apr 23 #62

The dead children in Gaza punched Israel in the face? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 23 #136

The dead children from no war ever punched anyone in the face. Ace Rothstein Apr 23 #148

Does that make it OK? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 23 #149

It makes it part of reality. Ace Rothstein Apr 23 #151

Maybe people should protest it when they think it's a bad think? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 23 #152

That's fine and expected. Ace Rothstein Apr 23 #154

The Hamas propaganda machine is tiny and lacking in influence compared to the Israeli propaganda machine. PufPuf23 Apr 23 #91

No Shit. Cha Apr 23 #114

It sure does!! FlyingPiggy Apr 23 #135

If anyone is interested bdamomma Apr 23 #4

There are many articles by students and teachers about the peaceful protest. Below are a few Nanjeanne Apr 23 #6

Of course. People should be able to differentiate. shrike3 Apr 23 #37

I am for peace and protesting for peace Johnny2X2X Apr 23 #8

It's almost as nonsensical Mad_Machine76 Apr 23 #14

It's a rock and a hard place Johnny2X2X Apr 23 #19

It's a complicated situation Mad_Machine76 Apr 23 #29

Yeah Johnny2X2X Apr 23 #36

Or Sudan as well Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 23 #21

There aren't any social media videos denouncing the ethnic cleansing of the Ughurs? shrike3 Apr 23 #39

Are you really comparing a social media video with an active demonstration? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 23 #100

Well, I am simply referring to comments by others that social media videos have sparked awareness of the shrike3 Apr 23 #102

Because those issues aren't trendy on "Insta" and TikTok. BannonsLiver Apr 23 #66

I think the cause (supporting the Palestinian people) is a good and noble cause RAB910 Apr 23 #11

Are you for harassing Jewish students? sarisataka Apr 23 #13

Are you for genocide? Voltaire2 Apr 23 #17

I am against genocide, and I have spoken against Israeli actions and Netanyahu repeatedly. sarisataka Apr 23 #28

DU was outraged when Muslim-Americans were blamed for 9-11. And now? shrike3 Apr 23 #34

I consider my question fully answered sarisataka Apr 23 #58

So you won't answer his question about Attacking, Cha Apr 23 #117

Well at least we agree that the genocidal siege of Gaza is wrong. Voltaire2 Apr 23 #122

"Protest the War but do not advocate for violence against our Jewish brothers and sisters" Cha Apr 23 #124

Maybe you better let the US Secretary of Defense know about the "genocide" EX500rider Apr 23 #144

Not seeing students harassing other students in any videos womanofthehills Apr 23 #65

Since no one is wearing a sign that says "Student" sarisataka Apr 23 #69

I support protests as well, 58Sunliner Apr 23 #15

calls for violence are a deal-breaker for me eShirl Apr 23 #20

DURec leftstreet Apr 23 #22

Why? brooklynite Apr 23 #25

I oppose genocide Voltaire2 Apr 23 #59

So do I; I fail to see what protest encampments accomplish. brooklynite Apr 23 #67

Myopia, anti-Semitism and calls for violence... JCMach1 Apr 23 #26

I don't support them. Richard D Apr 23 #27

There's also the blurb to the left of the highlighted section. Ace Rothstein Apr 23 #30

That photo is obviously manipulated. Jacoby365 Apr 23 #31

What a bunch of illiterate gobbledygook. yardwork Apr 23 #32

Islamophobia is on rise. So the cure is anarchists and "death to America" chants? What's wrong with this dichotomy? LeftInTX Apr 23 #77

I believe . . . Richard D Apr 23 #84

Can you please provide a link to what you have posted? PufPuf23 Apr 23 #106

This is fake. You should take this down. nt Goddessartist Apr 23 #111

Why do you say it is fake? Richard D Apr 23 #113

Look at it. Goddessartist Apr 23 #115

Yes . . . Richard D Apr 23 #119

You're spreading false, Goddessartist Apr 23 #127

I'm so sorry. Cha Apr 23 #118

I support peaceful, respectful protests. Happy Hoosier Apr 23 #38

The apoplectic response has been pretty telling Prairie Gates Apr 23 #43

Shouting "Go back to Poland" is what kind of got to me. shrike3 Apr 23 #47

DU was outraged when Muslim-Americans were harassed after 9-11. shrike3 Apr 23 #46

So do I. It's sad that there even needs to protests against war and killing again. Ping Tung Apr 23 #48

Just a reminder that this phase of the conflict was initiated by Hamas. Happy Hoosier Apr 23 #73

What a surprise. BannonsLiver Apr 23 #54

Harvard Always Blue Apr 23 #56

So do I, if they are NOT in support of Hamas Martin Eden Apr 23 #60

A big IF JohnSJ Apr 23 #64

Definitely a big IF Martin Eden Apr 23 #99

Many do support Hamas BannonsLiver Apr 23 #68

From NM - UNM picketing with tents womanofthehills Apr 23 #70

And more univesities and colleges including NYU and Yale. Ping Tung Apr 23 #79

Oh? Are they protesting Hamas killing, raping, kidnapping and desecrating human bodies in their name? marybourg Apr 23 #72

I don't. n/t Coventina Apr 23 #78

They should be protesting in Tel Aviv. Biden can't end the war. Vinca Apr 23 #82

Well obviously we could stop funding it. Voltaire2 Apr 23 #94

That wouldn't end the war and that's the point of the demonstrations. Demonstrate where it matters. Vinca Apr 23 #107

Right, any protest that is not immediately successful in achieving its goals is a failure. Voltaire2 Apr 23 #120

Well, at this point, I'm out of sympathy for the protesters. You work for a solution, you don't become Vinca Apr 23 #140

I do too. Protesting genocide is a good thing! Goddessartist Apr 23 #85

The students are in the right. elena92 Apr 23 #90

So threatening jews Ontheboundry Apr 23 #103

She didn't say that. Goddessartist Apr 23 #109

It' has plenty of "merit".. in the thread they Cha Apr 23 #121

Hard reach Goddessartist Apr 23 #128

Facts aren't a Reach. Andy why the personal attack? Cha Apr 23 #130

No personal Goddessartist Apr 23 #131

Yes it was. Cha Apr 23 #132

I disagree. You Goddessartist Apr 23 #134

you're Wrong. "They screamed #antisemitic slurs at peaceful pro-#Israel.." Cha Apr 23 #141

I refer you to this post, Goddessartist Apr 23 #145

She said"they are in the right" Ontheboundry Apr 23 #142

"Protest the War but do not advocate for violence against our Jewish brothers and sisters." emulatorloo Apr 23 #104

great statement Celerity Apr 23 #110

Thank You!! Cha Apr 23 #123

The OP was given the opportunity to state that they also opposed harassing Jewish students. The OP declined to do so. onenote Apr 23 #112

Exactly declined to my post, too. Cha Apr 23 #125

As I said in another thread sarisataka Apr 23 #129

Ditto malaise Apr 23 #137

You "support" this Ugly Anti Semitic SPEW? Cha Apr 23 #143

Couple questions Cuthbert Allgood Apr 23 #153