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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]madaboutharry
(42,028 posts)This is more about anarchy, revolution, and hate for western democracy. These protestors have no knowledge of middle eastern history. They believe history is the biased propaganda they see on TikTok. They are a lot like the students back in the 80's who had posters of Che Guevara hanging in their dorm rooms. They thought they were so cool.
Well worn old antisemitic tropes about Jews, money, and power dovetail into their wheelhouse. IMO, the war in Gaza is a convenient springboard to stage disruptive protests.
Their cowardice is evidence by their hiding behind masks left over from the Covid pandemic, masks they take out solely to hide their identity at the protests they believe bestows virtue and righteousness upon them.
What they are is self-righteous antisemites. And that goes for self-loathing Jews who are unable to see the difference between legitimate criticism and hate.