The New McCarthyism: Congress Grills Columbia Univ. President Amid Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Speech

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In nearly four hours of grueling congressional testimony before the Republican-led Committee on Education and the Workforce, the president of Columbia University, Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, said she had taken serious action against accusations of antisemitism on campus in recent months amid Israel's assault on Gaza, including dismissing or removing five faculty members from the classroom, suspending 15 students and suspending two student groups - Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace. Shafik's visit to Capitol Hill is the latest in a series of hearings on alleged antisemitism at elite U.S. private schools. In December, similar hearings led to the resignations of the presidents of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. Our guests Nara Milanich and Rebecca Jordan-Young, both professors at Barnard College and Columbia University, respond to the televised hearings. "What happened at those hearings yesterday should be of grave concern to everybody," warns Jordan-Young. "What we got was a live performance [of President Shafik] throwing the entire university system under the bus." Adds Milanich, "Antisemitism here is being used as a wedge. It's being used as a Trojan horse for a very different political agenda."
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[@livthedream5885]

Are these the Salem Witch Trials???

[@sm7657]

Yeah :(

[@livthedream5885]

@@sm7657 this is terrifying 👀

[@robertlonsdale5326]

Don't forget the Pendle witch trials in England.

[@irieify9334]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@Pomeray8]

Perhaps the one and only American Value. That kneejerk paranoia of Puritanism always lurks under the surface of America at all times. Never forget this.

[@rrubens3026]

I hate these gotcha politicians who are literally forcing a narrative that dehumanizes a group of people.

[@totonow6955]

Yes we are put into the position of hate by them. We push back and spin in the opposite direction into emancipation of all.

[@billhanna2148]

And this university president has no business being in front of these sharks she is not equipped or qualified for this mission and I fully expect her to be fired if she doesnt quit first.

[@lain8533]

@@totonow6955 Pick and roll.

[@sm7657]

@@billhanna2148i don’t think she was prepared to face this complex situation in her presidency so …

[@Esther-ps8kq]

Why does she say infitada lol

[@cmfadel]

She was too apologetic! When you know they will get you fired, you have nothing to loose, stand up for yourself and for the truth!

[@jjaafar]

at the end of the day, they are just being loyal to their own stomach. they will just deal with principles/truths some other time.

[@shafuize]

She could not speak the truth to authority. She had the chance to make a difference, but she chose her job.

[@eli-kathrinknudsen3644]

I was thinking The exact same Thing. She should have some dignity. She was like a dog afraid of its abusive owner.

[@rehabfarag5695]

She was too weak, self conscious, unable to handle the situation, unable to present her ideas! Giving up the freedom of her students to keep her position! Shame on her!!!!

[@user-zm9wq8yr4e]

And she is supposed to be an academic.

[@Lgalitz]

Freedom of students to threaten violence and death to America after being mind warped by jihadi professors. Have you lost your mind ?

[@wbanks3749]

Yeah with that meely mouse attitude HOW can she be in charge of a university! WTH 🙄

[@user-vb1su1rt3q]

You don't know what ""freedom" means; nor what responsibilities come with "freedom". "Freedom" does not allow you to murder and rape kids at a rock concert. Did you even go to college?

[@OK75]

Its all a theatry she can speak she took the safe route... protecting herself... weakness..

[@bapam2]

Separation of Church and State??? What happened to that?

[@ChannelMath]

only applies to laws

[@dennismorris7573]

​@@ChannelMathAnd what do you think we're talking about here?

[@bapam2]

@@ChannelMath don’t think so, our system in general….constitutional interpretation

[@San_Vito]

@@ChannelMath No, it doesn't.

[@alejandrollamas692]

What happened was Zionist entered the American government system.

[@Southsidechild08]

These are BULLIES

[@hatsofftoroyharper2]

yes, but also can we not find an academic that can make the correct and obvious retort?

[@zao9256]

Antisemites getting sanctions haha. get owned leftist

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

Ms. Stefakicks, is not a bullie she is a real BITCH., running on premium dollars from AIPEC, and a determination to become Through theater one of the most corrupt Women in politics.

[@Anp562]

That is the only way to dealing with these corrupt university presidents

[@hatsofftoroyharper2]

@Anp562 have the corrupt politicians get "gotcha" moments while undermining the constitution they are supposed to protect?

[@user-gp7jc4sx8n]

Antisemitism is going to be in Guinness Book for the most overused,overworked and worn out word of the century.

[@brandonavery133]

The word has been rendered meaningless to anyone but rabid Zionists. You might as well call someone a big, stupid doodoo head.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If a Semitic People - Engage in Genocide/Apartheid - To speak,act against it - Is Anti Semitic or Pro Freedom?

[@LeOscuras]

@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeingsThat’s not antisemitism. The antisemitism comes in when people use what you said as a guise to spew hatred towards an entire race and spread harmful conspiracies about said race and call it “antizionist”

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If Criticism of Israel/Zionists - Is Criticism of all Jews/Anti-Semitic - Crimes of Israel/Zionists - Crimes of all Jews?

[@LeOscuras]

@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings Are you slow?

[@MilwaukeeMarv]

I cannot believe they have people this immature unprofessional and Illogical conducting congressional meetings.🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸

[@hassanjamil3387]

have you heard them talk in any of the hearings ? its a bunch of complete morons

[@DIGDOWN68]

They are very mature, professional and logical. I think the word you're looking for is simply EVIL!

[@paxwallace8324]

​@@aztecsalvadorthe entire world knows the truth about Israel's genocidal crimes against humanity. Nothing can change this fact. Welcome to the information age

[@paxwallace8324]

​this is just the beginning

[@ojasmclaine2805]

sadly she doesn't seem to have what it takes to stand up to these bullies and morons who are trying - and succeeding - to railroad her.

[@HarryDirtay]

Academics aren't politicians or tv debate people. They know they're being set up. If they don't go, they get fired. If they do, they get railroaded. These hearings are just there to whittle away at the secondary education system. She'll be pushed aside and a rabid rightwing goon will be appointed. This is how fascists play and the liberals have no answer to this shit but to wither away like a dried flower.

[@azalia423]

She'd already been mollifying pro-Israel pressures by censoring oncampus pro-Palestinian voices. On top of Congressional blood-lust, she's a woman and Egyptian-American. Enough to make them salivate.

[@helgefredriksen7962]

Agree. Was she totaly unprepeared, and how is that possible after those earlier "mcCarty" shows/hearings.. If an university-leader is unable to defend freedom of speach and freedom to protest, then quit!

[@rachelstark2391]

Is this the best way to spend OUR tax money? We do not owe Israel anything other than to treat them as any other citizen of the world...with respect. The one thing we are not doing for the Palestinians.

[@jafarseife3427]

Better to refuse to answer their yes and no questions even better tell them the truth and loose your job like Claidine Gay of Harvard

[@roboldx9171]

I was under the impression the US separated the workings of Religion from the state? Sad to see educated people under the yoke of blind bigotry.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If a Semitic People - Engage in Apartheid/Occupation - To speak,act against it - Is Anti Semitic or Pro Freedom?

[@BishopVampire69]

@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings. When Israel 🇮🇱 the only democracy in that region secures its borders against Hamas how can it be an “ apartheid “ state especially when Jews and Arabs live together in all major cities of Israel , many times in the same building or neighborhood. Also Jews and Arabs work together even in Knesset . I’m shocked 😮 at your statement Mr Rabble rouser😂 !

[@naturesound8660]

@@BishopVampire69 When you say Israel state secures its borders, what border do you mean? Is that border that Israel created in 1947 on 52% of the Palestinian land as a Jewish state ( Jews were only 6% of the population)? Are you talking about the current borders today borders, where Israel extended and occupied 78% of the Palestinian land? The Golan Heights in Syria, south of Lebanon, continues building illegal settlements on the West Bank( 700 thousand illegal settlers). Or you might mean that borders Israeli politicians dream for, for the river Nile in Egypt to forat river in Iraq. Which borders does Israel need to secure exactly?

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If policies of Starvation,Death Camps,Gassing/White Phosphorus,Pogroms,Ethnic Cleansing,etc are repeated - Does not amount to Holocaust?

[@fractalign]

I used to think anyone wanting to run as President had to pledge an oath to god.

[@mozoiboy]

Why is calling out politicians for receiving huge amounts of money from AIPAC considered anti-Semitic .

[@Missunderstood103]

Guilty privileged people scream, cry & deny when exposed.

[@papadampreach]

Never would they get mad that islamophobic things are said at pro-Israel war rallies….

[@nachirmamade3052]

Colectivo Punishmente Erdogan said the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza The Lord does not support terrorists today we see the whole world is against Israel. 55000 Deaths never seen before, all of them are terrorists from Middle East Africa to America Houthis want to stop the genocide in Gaza as long as Netanyano doesn't stop the genocide until he destroys Israel and not only is all the information coming from Israel false. The president of Turkey said that Hamas is an organization but a liberation group that fights to protect its land. The statement was made before the Turkish parliament. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey was ready for cooperation with Egypt to rebuild Gaza amid ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a joint news conference on Wednesday in Cairo.

[@wadesmith666]

Exactly

[@Lgalitz]

Seriously ? Since when are pro Israel war rallies shutting down schools with threats of violence and screaming death to America and all Muslims. You people are so deluded you should be ashamed of yourselves.

[@user-vb1su1rt3q]

Jewish people don't do that. Try posting something intelligent.

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

Like what?

[@HJay-ln3xy]

As an American and a veteran…. it is disgusting watching our politician’s hypocrisy, traitorous kowtowing, and doing the bidding for ANOTHER country. Since they’re more concerned with the wellbeing of Bibi’s country than they are for America and its citizens, they should all renounce their citizenship here and move over there.

[@San_Vito]

Some do, but they keep their citizenship because they're cowards.

[@sunshine-vd9jl]

They need to get OUT of our government and go there instead of controlling both! Stealing from us to give to them. Then add the religious stuff don't force me into any religion wtf😡🤬

[@sandrajensen497]

Agree 100%!

[@adarshverma2014]

Fall of Israel will be fall of USA, keep that in mind. The hypocrisy of Israel is same foundation of USA.

[@totonow6955]

Agreed. We are all here and only here on a planetary level. No one is getting out or off. We'd better cut the shit and work it out.

[@sharonsantos2917]

What happen to the separation between church and state? These politicians constantly have the bible out for thumping

[@limarba9062]

…and Bible Trumping

[@matthewingerson]

Those Bible-thumpers are the publicity-seeking hypocrites who Jesus warned about.

[@fgarrison2910]

They are owned by Israel. Look up what Congressman Trafficant said about Congress being owned by Israel.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If Christianity forbids Homosexuality - If a State (Govt/Clergy) approve Same Sex marriage - Christian State or Anti-Christ State?

[@RossTrout]

Seperation of Church and State not in our constitution

[@jasonq7504]

Jewish voice for peace. Even the Jews can't criticize Zionists!

[@FolkeBernadotte2]

Yes they can…… anti Zionism ain’t anti Jews. There are fanatical evangelicals who are Zionists. They support the current Israeli state as an ideology born in late 1800s and influenced by the ideologies of the time like colonialism, racism, and social Darwinism.

[@ilovegoatsgoats]

This is absolute nonsense. We have a separation of church and state for a reason. Quizzing a university professor on Old Testament verses is nuts. And McClain needs to get coached on how to pronounce "intifada." Who are these clowns that populate our Congress? I am very much NOT represented by these representatives.

[@vilmaortega8450]

The universal law is in the Bible love your neighbor as yourself respect one another if you want behave good here on the earth you may read the bible

[@resurrectedone7463]

It’s Time for AIPAC To Register as a Foreign Agent

[@mfh_MFH]

Foreign state that interferes US elections

[@noname-hb8vk]

yes!👊😉👍

[@kimshienbaum3071]

Along with Ms Tlaib and Ilhan Omar

[@renkanazawa3887]

⁠so you’re anti Semitic.. you do know, Palestinians are also semites

[@No_nosay]

⁠@@kimshienbaum3071nope they are hero’s and aipac is fulll of monsters who want to murder all Palestinians

[@ABB56.]

Israel in the Bible is not todays “Israeli” state. This is stupid. That congressman really should know better. This is just the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@Vedad.Ramulic]

yeah, he is the proud owner of one of the dumbest questions ever

[@robertwalsh4994]

You are correct! Biblical Israel was much larger! It encompassed Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.

[@Stop-and-listen]

The best friend of Zionism is ignorance.

[@HarryDirtay]

Biblical Israel genocided several cultures according to the Torah. So maybe they're trying to "Retvrn to tradition"

[@benik3297]

Coming from a christian that question was even more stupid. Has he not learned that the blessing from the line of Abraham is Jesus Christ? Not some piece of land or a nation state

[@andreadaerice]

Maddening...these people are completely gone.

[@fjinnw3019]

Israel issues always became America issues.

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

Not all of em, but considering they’re allies, it makes sense. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East. Israel is a haven for LGBT there. If Hamas had their way, there would be no Israel. There would be no democracy, no non-Muslims, and gays would be thrown off the closest tall building.

[@westindianduchess]

The fairytale bible should not have jurisdiction in U.S. politics.

[@user-rc7bd8wv3j]

Our country was founded on Christian principles. you can leave at any time

[@juanrodriguez5404]

I know you can tell everyone was feeling weird during the hearing..

[@1940ruth]

Isn’t it spelled buybull?

[@westindianduchess]

@@1940ruth 😅😅😅 love it!

[@donaldmarusak6501]

Then the same applies to the Quran? Would you say the same thing about the Quran in a lslamic country? I would think not!

[@LC-zm1mk]

This political charade is so dangerous and unethical… the HUAC of our generation

[@sunshine-vd9jl]

Same dinosaurs who kept this going with 30 years in office. We need term limits and change. 80+ years old don't got nothing to lose.

[@kgs2280]

@@sunshine-vd9jlAgreed. Because We the People have plenty to lose.

[@kgs2280]

Especially when they bring religion into it.

[@carlmagnussen7773]

It is Israel and the Israeli lobby in the USA, Europe and Scandinavia who are the antisemits, the racists, the supremacists, the nazis, and the true an real terrorists! Who can doubt that from having seen the horrors in Palestine?! Abraham is a fictitious person, figure, so stop it! How they avoided the constitution protecting the people against high treason by a foreign power as AIPAC is a mystery! I know the answer due to the deliberately mind programmed ignorance of the people by mainstreammedia and the entertainment industry. Time for a change, time to act! Now!

[@melly4158]

no way this is one of the top universities of the world 😂

[@Boss20227]

The younger generations are putting Western and American values to test. If China, Russia, or Iran students were treated like what the American students or Western countries' students are going through. The governments of those countries will be lectured on human rights and freedom of speech. The greatest threat to democracy is not China, Russia, or North Korea, but capitalism and the greatest threat to capitalism are greedy. The evidence is very clear what money bags are doing to the beautiful system of government called democracy. The separating of religion and government is not possible when it comes to Israel. Our constitution is under threat. 😢😢😢😢

[@Leftistattheparty]

Capitalism is greed. It's the nature of the profit motive.

[@sanzeakatesoul5063]

This SHIT is Fucking RIDICULOUS ……… what in the actual fuck happened to the separation of church and state??

[@craigelliott7286]

Let me educate you, separating church and state is not to be found in the founding documents...now state sponsored religion is another matter.

[@CHIEF_420]

🧂

[@craigelliott7286]

Someone has been triggered

[@sconri2]

Weird, the question is whether hate speech and anti-semitism acceptable. Yes, they did interrupt her. Yes, there were, “gotcha moments.” The, “gotcha moments,” were very simple. “Is this antisemtic hate speech?” “Yes.” “Is this something students and professors should be expelled for?” “Yes.” They’re just mad that the core issues came to light.

[@yousreyakhalil5238]

Exactly that is F ridiculous you should be able to criticize the country and the government that are committing genocide and that should definitely not be considered antisemitism. That is ridiculous that you can criticize the US government and its policies but you cannot criticize the government of an apartheid state that os murdering children and women by the thousands, that has been occupying land and torturing it’s people for 75 years and it going against every international law that is making a mockery of the UN that is starting 2.3 million people, that is not ashamed of referring to the owners of the land as subhuman What a shame !!!

[@charismahornum-fries691]

The president of Columbia was not prepared or competent in talking about the issues.

[@wyno2661]

I think she was just protecting her job. The real problem is when people put money/fame/interest... before ethics and humanity!

[@TrippleBeans]

btwn the lines,the proceedings are to set up the "mob"- mcathycym

[@Michael-du2fv]

No one's really prepared to debate with a religious fanatic who has the comprehension of the world at a toddler level.

[@MrCedoula]

@@wyno2661they will still get rid of her, so at least come out with the truth. She was so frightened

[@Heidelmann]

​@@wyno2661and school Presidents are paid very well to know their job. She was so weak. Sad to watch a person fold like that.

[@Danny-lz1ek]

She is so spineless, and he quotes the bible as if it is fact. What happened to integrity and common sense, what's happened to America !

[@SuperDflower]

I’m sorry for laughing but this country is a laughingstock. That she even had to answer the question as to whether she wanted Columbia University cursed by God. We have lost our way. There was a reason for a separation of church and state

[@ghadakhafagi4057]

The Zionists have convinced those Christians that God will bless them if they bless Israel, where Jews kill their fellow Palestinian Christians and steal their homes, and who continue to disbelieve in Jesus and say that his mother was immoral.

[@tweaker1bms]

Seriously, that guy actually got that out there. "If you don't support Israel you will be cursed by God!"

[@PrettyWhiteLady]

She should have gently reminded that man about the separation of church and state and been done with it at that.

[@danawelch5593]

I guess you never read the founding documents or the constitution The constitution says there will be no government sanctioned religion. No mention of "separation of church and state". Sad thing they don't teach civics since the department of education was started by Carter in 1979

[@SuperDflower]

Yes, she got very stabilized. It’s really interesting that these people who are in such high levels of power within the university system get so thrown. I agree, 100%.

[@MA-sk4fg]

Welcome to the land of freedom ! Where did the constitution go? Wherés democracy and justice? ALL GONE IN THE WIND

[@farzana6676]

This is democracy. She is being questioned by our elected officials. You hate democratic process?

[@tomtuttle919]

Defund Columbia

[@MA-sk4fg]

@@farzana6676 and i am tzlking about silencing students and all Americans . Where is democracy?

[@artinvartanian4631]

@@farzana6676 Democracy? There's no such thing! Two parties to choose from. Big money bets on both horses. No matter who wins, both roads will lead to the same place.

[@artinvartanian4631]

@@tomtuttle919 Defund Israel!

[@johnwakefield8570]

I want to see Palestinians live I want to see Israelis live. .. is this such a problem ?

[@unrealriot]

For Extremists, yes. You cannot have common ground. You either be on their side or not, which is unfortunate.

[@zrefaat]

So impressed by these two professors, they should have been at the congressional hearing not the weak president

[@larrycreech9847]

I want my taxes back. I'm sick of this crap!!

[@ShokkaReacts]

Forget what has been taken, tell all your friends and family to stop paying taxes. Let's see what they do 😂

[@bonnieclark8069]

me too, this bunch of fools do not represent me nor do or will they every get my respect.

[@neviamuktar]

Right

[@monsieurgolem3392]

Too late

[@utopiac679]

IS THE USA NOT A SECULAR NATION? Quoting the Bible now? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@cooterhead_jones]

THIS IS A CHRISTIAN NATION No. This is a Christian nation. It is so regardless of a belief in Jesus as the Son of God. Nearly all,of our public and private institutions owe their existence to the Christian code: love your neighbor as yourself; forgive those who have offended you; love your enemies. The amalgam of Greek thought and Christian morals built this country, perhaps in the main, because both the Christians and the Greeks had learned the hard lessons: do not trust state power, and all things in moderation. No other civilization had such revolutionary ideas to guide them. No. The latter were all based on overweening state power, abject superstition, and in the beliefs that Man was God on this earth, that Man could achieve anything given enough, that his power to achieve was unlimited. This is a Christian nation.

[@BrendaHeeligan]

@@cooterhead_jonesWrong! Its founders determined it would be a land of religious freedom, all religions! No mention of Christian! Facts!

[@cooterhead_jones]

@@BrendaHeeligan It’s founders”, or “our founders”? Just wondering. I didn’t say that the founders put Christianity ahead of other faiths, agnostics, or atheists. But is is unquestionable that, regardless of your religion, this country was founded with Christian principles. We, all of us, not just in the US, but in the West generally have been immersed in principles that arose and are maintained by Christian principles. Quoted from Dinesh D’Souza, Imprimis, Hillsdale, and Dr. Donald Kagan, Yale Universty, “But Christianity is largely responsible for many of the principles and institutions that even secular people cherish-chief among them equality and liberty.” “This idea of the preciousness and equal worth of every human being is largely rooted in Christianity. Christians believe that God places infinite value on every human life. “ In non Western countries … China, Iran, Russia, The Congo, Somalia, Venezuela, Cuba, etc. … human life has no particular value in and of itself.” A Christian notion. “Jesus broke the traditional taboos of his time when he scandalously permitted women of low social status to travel with him and be part of his circle of friends and confidantes.” Treating men and women equally re adultery and subsequent divorce. Christianity. “Christianity, from its very beginning, discouraged the enslavement of fellow Christians. We read in one of Paul’s letters that Paul himself interceded with a master named Philemon on behalf of his runaway slave, and encouraged Philemon to think of his slave as a brother instead. “ “politically active Christians were at the forefront of the modern anti-slavery movement. In England, William Wilberforce spearheaded a campaign that began with almost no support and was driven entirely by his Christian convictions-a story powerfully told in the recent film Amazing Grace. Eventually Wilberforce triumphed, and in 1833 slavery was outlawed in Britain. Pressed by religious groups at home, England then took the lead in repressing the slave trade abroad.” Christianity. “Christianity has also lent force to the modern concept of individual freedom.” “The second great strand in the history of the West is the Judeo-Christian tradition. Christianity’s main roots were in Judaism, a religion that worshiped a single, all-powerful deity who is sharply separated from human beings, makes great moral demands upon them, and judges them all, even kings and emperors. Christianity began as a persecuted religion that captured the Roman Empire only after centuries of hostility, and it never entirely lost its original character as an insurgent movement, independent of the state and hostile to it, making claims that challenged the secular authority.” Donald Kagan.

[@Catalina-zu8xx]

Bible scammers and profiteers. This is a profession for them.

[@jamesmoseley5428]

His quote is not even accurate. That covenant was a promise between God and all Abraham’s children. It was a promise supposedly given hundreds of years before Israel existed. It also referred to the descendants of Abraham’s other son, Ishmael, the supposed father of all Arabs. In Genesis 17 and 21 God promises his covenant with Ishmael will stand even though Abraham has abandoned him, God would not. So it’s not “very clear” to this guy if he doesn’t even quote it correctly. Sorry to preach but it’s so infuriating.

[@papadampreach]

Stefanik is the most dangerous kind of politician

[@barefoot6745]

The answer is NO. That slogan is NOT antisemitic. If it is anti-Semitic, then everything is. Being human is antisemitic. That word now has become a joke.

[@craigadams4143]

It's the "anti-Semitic card" and it's played to it's fullest extent!💯

[@barefoot6745]

@@craigadams4143 Yep, they even accuse a rabbi of being antisemitic.

[@danielarista1352]

You don't think chanting, "Death to Jews" is antisemitic?

[@rafaelchan8497]

I am sure you don't understand what they are talking about and its implications.😅😅😅

[@ChannelMath]

@@rafaelchan8497 once again, please teach us

[@geared2cre8]

They all have that southern racist tone

[@willcox4561]

What a racist statement to make.

[@joebrewer4529]

Explain that I’m in the south I’ve never seen any racism except on television.

[@willcox4561]

@@joebrewer4529 Same here. However, now I get it. When Biden took office, one of the first things he said was that white supremacy was the biggest threat in America. I didn't take him seriously. However, Joe Biden's mentor was Senator Byrd, a former KKK member who led the filibuster against the 1964 Civil Rights legislation. Biden has a long history of racism. I have always found that those who accuse others of racism are usually always the raciest themselves whose mission is to sow division among Americans.

[@tauseefhassan7796]

17:58 Columbia university “These protests are too violent” When protesters are attacked with toxic spray “We not going after those criminals who assaulted you, you’re on your own.”

[@DaRkRaZoR10001]

if protesting for palestine is anti-jewish then I'll embrace it so. if protesting for humanity is anti-jewish then i'll embrace it but the problem is it is overused, weaponized by the ZIONIST state. I first and foremost am not anti-jewish but anti-zionist. I hope friends in the US can see the right and wrong, if not for the sake of a Free Palestine at least do it for the sake of the woman and children of gaza. -sincerely a concern global south citizen

[@user-kz1gc4pt2r]

This is far more than grilling.This sounds likea ecclesiastical court of inquisition.

[@veroniquedelphi7689]

Fire this president for having NO SPINE.

[@eruston]

It was Salem witch trials 2.0 or the ‘struggle session’ 2024. I’m surprised that they didn’t dunk the Columbia president in water to see if she could survive.

[@user-uj2hp7iy8x]

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free...anti-zionist not anti-semitic. Why is that so tough?

[@fredhall6525]

Israelis say it too.

[@AdrianCarroll-fj5ce]

Being for the Zionist state is antisemitic. They want to genocide and steal the land of their neighbors, semitic peoples, in the region. They shouldn't be allowed to use that accusation anymore.

[@yanceyh.1850]

Because the Zionist Lobby is attempting to equate anything that is anti Zionism as Antisemitic !

[@helgefredriksen7962]

It is not wrong at all! This message was approved by Sokrates.

[@ronaldshiffman9171]

Until you sincerely say 'free the hostages now', you are a stinky terrorist enabler.

[@lightbodyvehicle]

I can't believe we have to discuss whether a person reads the Bible.3/4 of the world does not use or reference the Bible at all. I am one, and I grew up Catholic. "Separation of church and state" ring a bell anyone????

[@dennismorris7573]

Some guy named Jefferson spoke on this, I think. Good, wise man. Religious fanatics, any religion, should not be in government, any government. They serve only to oppress the people, foment hate, and ultimately create the circumstances that lead to wars.

[@Zahtin]

It rang a “loud” bell to me I couldn’t belive my ears hearing that. How are we succeeding in taking from both sides of our mouth all the time 😂😂

[@crystalgarry5873]

It’s seriously UNBELIEVABLE!! I can’t believe my ears or eyes. How is he even allowed to waste speaking time- breaking the separation of church and state law?? Pathetic.

[@SingVangelist]

Separation of church and state means there's no official national church but the assumption is everybody is enslaved under the bible.

[@lightbodyvehicle]

@@SingVangelist thanks for replying, but we need to remind our "leaders" this is not the 1700's, we are in the 21st century, and religion is no longer relevant.

[@farrwest8034]

These politicians are a absolute JOKE!

[@hossainnoori1]

In 1979 Ayatolla Khomani was landed by Jimmy carter and Biden in Iran remember?? So enjoy the rest of their show now!

[@leslietaylor9313]

Wth happened to separation of church and state!?

[@liamwinchesterchasten2229]

Exactly 💯

[@huizhechen3779]

It's Gone with the Wind. Unjust States of Amerikkka (USA) is world's most corrupt & biggest 💩🕳 country.

[@musical1innm]

Hey read the Constitution. Not a phrase in there with what you state . Hillsdale college has a free course to re learn the constitution that people seem to quote wrongly. Lots of anti Anglo and Chritophobia happening all across the world . The Golden rule has been lost Why?

[@matthewingerson]

Hillsdale College is as much a learning institution as PraegerU -- both are wealthy-class-RW propagandist organizations that are used to turn the dumbest members of the working-class into parroting mouth-pieces for the corrupt wealthy-class and their corrupt RW-politics. FOH. 🙄

[@ozkanokur5396]

Defending human rights around the world is antisemitic!

[@sandal_thong8631]

"Never forget, never again," I learned only applies to Jewish victims, not other victims of the Holocaust. And not Cambodians, Bosnian Muslims, Tutsi Rwandans, and Gazan Palestinians.

[@AntiMarxism21stCentury]

Muslims ONLY mean Muslims.

[@donnazukadley7300]

It's ok when Israel says it but not when Palestinians say it

[@eyedownload]

I kept waiting! I don't understand why she didn't clarify that anti-semitic is being confused with anti Zionist/ anti colonialism! Why didn't she speak up! This trope is tired and needs to be retired!

[@kgs2280]

@@eyedownloadAbsolutely! I am 100% anti-genocide (whether by Israel, South Africa, or any other country), but, since I married a Jew, someone would be hard pressed to call me anti-Semitic. Just as I am appalled by the United States’ history of the murder of indigenous peoples here, I could not be called anti-American.

[@omary8200]

Antizio is not antisemitism.

[@AdnanPirota]

From the river to the sea Palestine will be free!

[@goodgrief888]

Nice dog whistle

[@rai2423]

@@goodgrief888What dog whistle? It’s pretty straight forward. It’s an anti-colonial slogan. You should know all about that as an American 😉

[@patriciacampbell6276]

"long live the Intifada and Palestine will be free" is absolutely not antisemitic. What planet are people on...

[@luisdavidllense2293]

Planet AIPAC.

[@manubande]

@@luisdavidllense2293 🤣🤣🤣

[@HarryDirtay]

It's been said that antisemites cry out in pain as they strike out in hatred, so why is the Israeli govt and the IDF exemifying this tendancy?

[@Mars09157]

Is Gaza still up?

[@rafaelchan8497]

Maybe you don't understand what that means.😅😅

[@ITSMAYHEMproductions]

These politicians are disturbing and disgusting and dangerous

[@AntiMarxism21stCentury]

True. Omar is an anti-US Jihadist.

[@nosuchthing8]

There were as many examples of actual student protest violence as wmds in iraq. None. And sadly both claims were pushed by some of the same people. The press needs to point this out.

[@tomtuttle919]

The students that were attack need legal help...to maintain a fair play

[@yanceyh.1850]

How in the world is any congressman qualified to determine what the definition of antisemitism is ?

[@user-ti3vp9mt3z]

Let alone police universities

[@BlueShockEntertainment]

Shame on Columbia University

[@user-uq8cn4ov2n]

She is obviously unable to handle complex situations

[@plamencho111]

This is ridiculous speculation! Why people can’t have right to protest!

[@mariaa6918]

From the river to the sea Palistine will be free, just as Israel is free. Freedom for ALL

[@williampeterson4416]

Moron that slogan is for the destruction of the state of Israel.

[@CircaBEFORE]

One state for ALL with equal rights for all

[@klimentiykats9296]

When you say - From the river to the sea Palestine will be free - you already exclude and eliminate the state of Israel. All Jew haters know that slogan means NO ISRAEL! Palestine will be free of Israel and all Jews. It's why that slogan is antisemitic and extremely offensive to Jews and to all dissent people. So please don't pretend you don't understand this issue.

[@CircaBEFORE]

@@klimentiykats9296 we want to exclude the fascist zionists, not jews, don’t conflate zionism with judaism, one is a cult and it’s the former.

[@freyalove3831]

​@@CircaBEFORE Palestinians can't live with anyone.

[@cartermckenzie2535]

This line of questioning / bullying is despicable weaponization of the issue of antisemitism. IT IS SICKENING.

[@ArleeStarr]

Is it not just the racist, xenophobic, Nazi tactic of that party to badger the witness until their perceived correct answer is achieved?

[@rajeshji2811]

Based on what you say, A jewish student can be threatened because of their ethnicity or religion? Why are protests and chants allowed on campus? Why is it taught to people in Gaza that they can hate Jews and the same is happening across this country in the universities? PLO speaker is a professor in Columbia which is a pro communist university. You can call it sickening but the threats and chants against Jewish was threatening too. The fact that it is being taught in Universities across US means Nazism is rising in the USA and being taught in schools across US.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If a States policies are - Starvation,Death Camps,Pogroms,Gassing/White Phosphorus,Ethnic Cleansing,etc - Has the right to exist?

[@robertmarmaduke186]

Bibi and his fæscist Līkud Party are Turkic from former Soviet Union. Not Sěmitic. But nice try.

[@smokenfire]

​@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings thank you for agreeing that the arabs have no case for a 23rd state.

[@TexanWineAunt]

Shafik’s good comportment shows the crudity of the congresswoman in strong contrast.

[@richardbocanegra5945]

She’s very WEAK, a coward and she needs to go. These congressional hearings are McCarthy ish.. a witch-hunt, unbelievable… this is sickening. I’m in full support of the protesters.

[@CowboyConan]

Anyone too weak to hear criticism doesn’t belong in a society that values freedom of speech and free expression.

[@stephanieviola5461]

YES!!

[@pohalsted8847]

It goes both ways though. They can protest peacefully as they have the right to. Congress can ask questions of people too as they have that right. It seems both sides of this argument are too sensitive and want to throw out free speech when it suits them. No one can have a discussion these days. Not just about this topic, but any topic.

[@CowboyConan]

@@pohalsted8847 But congress is literally saying they don’t have the right to protest. Because anything anyone says critical of Israel is labeled Jew-hatred and punished.

[@pohalsted8847]

@@CowboyConan People in congress have freedom of speech too. You can't have it just one way. Rock the vote if you don't like it. Just because someone in congress believes or says something, doesn't make it law and it doesn't mean everyone in Congress or the Senate for that matter agrees.

[@davidradovsky5354]

⁠@@CowboyConanmuslimsavages sucker punching Jewish students is protesting?

[@jturtle5318]

Criticizing Z¡onism and aparthe¡d are antisemitic now. Opposing ethnic cleansing and geno side is forbidden now.

[@roadtohope]

Exactly

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - When Governed by Politicians - Who justify Starvation,Death Camps,Gas Chambers/White Phosphorus,Ethnic Cleansing,etc - Governed by Righteous or Satanic?

[@jturtle5318]

@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings a few are righteous, the others are owned and operated by AIPAC, and a few are Z¡onists.

[@user-it5rm9ts9v]

When someone tells most terrorist comes from Islam, is you people called Islamophobia? Why is it?

[@user-vb1su1rt3q]

You must be a Columbia student. Incapable of an original th0ought but able to parrot code-words. If you say it often enough, and say it loudly, you might even believe it yourself.

[@jeffme6891]

Teaching our students, how NOT TO ANSWER A QUESTION!

[@virel206]

Kudos for all the people who go for the truth justice ... bravo

[@fredhall6525]

Why is it these hearings are starting to feel like the inquisition?

[@omartalamantes3991]

What a bunch of clowns in our government. I hope all these politicians are voted out.

[@user-dd2ew4fr8s]

No doubt they are all collecting huge donations.... Money talks!

[@annakaye1629]

The last one spoke jabberish. 😂😂😂

[@johnwakefield8570]

.. Balfour .. Sykes-Picot .. a huge history of foreign meddling on a sad swath of sand ..

[@shaheenali7276]

This man in Congress is bringing religion in it. So ignorant and so bigot.

[@ghadakhafagi4057]

The Zionists have convinced those Christians that God will bless them if they bless Israel, where Jews kill their fellow Palestinian Christians and steal their homes, and who continue to disbelieve in Jesus and say that his mother was immoral.

[@joebrewer4529]

How so

[@magnuscarlsson9969]

@@joebrewer4529 It's bigoted because you basically ask another person to agree or disagree with a religious position and in this case a very specific interpretation of that passage on top of that. The only reasonable answer to such a question would be "f*** off", but since she's clearly religious(Coptic Christian) that question by itself also puts her in a position where her religiosity comes into question aka. it was a simple but historically effective master suppression technique.

[@joebrewer4529]

@@magnuscarlsson9969 yeah but there’s no difference between Star Trek and Christianity. People treat Star Trek just like it’s a religion. I don’t mean anything so you can’t judge Christian anymore than you can judge a religious Star Trek or Star Wars fan and don’t tell me people treat that like a religion cause I want underground record store have sold in my whole life and not realize everyone that is a reality. I’m all about the future and technology, but I’m not about Star Trek and Star Wars those realities look really stupid.

[@jake8855]

​@@joebrewer4529If a representative who's a trekkie makes decisions on how to vote or what to put into a bill based on Star Trek, he shouldn't be in congress. Same thing w/religion.

[@BlueShockEntertainment]

alien like evil

[@theviewfromnowhere2747]

Ffs why are politicians quoting the bible in reference to law / censorship? Frightening

[@earthlighteleven]

outrageous!

[@user-vb1su1rt3q]

Because of "The treason of the intellectuals". Professors are supposed to teach their students HOW to think; not WHAT to think.

[@renaschlener4919]

Has everything to do with the culture of what is going on

[@millwallholdings]

Why not Muslim one s do it all the time

[@rosestewart1606]

@@millwallholdings in Congress or a court of law? when and where. citation or it never happened

[@tizzlekizzle]

Infitada. She thinks it's Mexican food.

[@ANTI-AIPAC]

Separation of church and state, Rick Allen.

[@Wisephoton]

These are not legal proceedings, are they? I find it unbelievable sitting in the UK and listening to this. I did not witness the witch trials, but this is what I imagined while watching this.

[@michaelmilnes8168]

I too am sitting in the UK, this sort of lunacy has been happening for years, it was used to bring down Corbyn.

[@ChristinaGerlach]

Criticizing Israel is now considered antisemitism. If you want to know who rules over you, know who you can't criticize.

[@lizbethartemis4886]

they want to terminate “discourse” -

[@Philippe626]

it's since the antisemitic laws were passed in most western countries that each critic against the Jews is automatically considered as antisemitic. Thanks to the fantastic lobbying of the zionist groups .. 🤡🤡🤡🤡👹👹👹👹👺👺👺👺🤑🤑🤑🤑🤮🤮🤮😡😡😡

[@jameswilson9019]

Allying one with the positon of Hamas is anti-semitic. Hamas wants to destroy the nation of Israel and Jews. What is the difference between that and Adolf Hitler?

[@St_Fish]

Some constructive criticism: if you're going to (justifiably and correctly) oppose conflating Anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism, don't use a quote from a neo-Nazi. The "who rules over you" line has been traced back to a 1993 essay by Kevin Strom, and there are way better thinkers you could be quoting.

[@ReaperODumbacraps-ju4et]

No, Palestinians calling for the genocide of Jews while they kidnapped and murdered Israelites alongside Hamas is anti-Semitism. Crying because Israel is killing terrorists is just pathetic. And no, the Palestinians killed were not innocent by a long shot.

[@sydneytoday2265]

WHAT A CRAZINESS!

[@byronskoretz7650]

Brilliant interview.

[@jturtle5318]

"Is that antisemitism?" Are you this dilligent about opposing racism or Islamophobia too, or is this just for a special category of people? Are some lives more important than others?

[@HarryDirtay]

Look, people were calling oct7th "Israel's 9-11" then it was like 2 9-11s then 10... do the math to figure out how little you matter in comparison.

[@user-jq4ve1vj1y]

AIPAC dollars at work!

[@gabrielliansoileau]

This is classic fascism. Crackdown on student free speech in favor of Palestinians?...Not enough still going to punish you for not aligning with our beliefs. I went to Columbia and I saw this coming when I was there 5 years ago. you know I'm reading a book about the Cultural Revolution in China and not that it has gotten to this level in the U.S. yet but honestly I see it going in that direction. And that's terrifying especially cause my mom came to the U.S, from China to escape that kind of madness. I hope those committee members read this.

[@farzana6676]

As long as these institutions receive federal funding, our elected officials have a right to question why these Universities are being overrun by radical Islam terror apologists.

[@tonytooshort]

This is so ridiculous 🤦🏽‍♂️ This country has gone to shits 🤡

[@brucecycles464]

As a youth, we demonstrated for Peace & love. We did not take sides! or support a religious organization. What type of leadership do they have at Columbia?

[@ChristinaGerlach]

I not only do not believe in the Old Testament. I find most of it ridiculous, and much of it degusting and appalling. A Senator using the Old Testament or Torah as justification for denying us our human rights is very alarming.

[@San_Vito]

Completely Agree. Also, I thought it was supposed to be a secular country...

[@jturtle5318]

​@@San_Vitowhite Christian nationalists would like that to change.

[@blackbeard00]

Truly a demonstration of how insane our times are

[@radiotec76]

This is why the 1st Amendment explicitly states a separation of church and state.

[@npgibson69]

Frightening, but also hilarious 😂

[@galanis38]

This lady -- the Columbia U Pres -- is too afraid of her questioners to answer forthrightly...she was not ready for the grilling she should have known would occur and allowed herself to fall into a trap.

[@giganoob1968]

The position president of Columbia University is a big deal. So she should be a big deal, big deal prepare. I guess she is not the big deal she is presented as.

[@sandrajensen497]

The incredibly rich and powerful donors and boards of directors run these institutions; university presidents are their puppets.

[@billhanna2148]

this university president has no business being in front of these sharks she is not equipped or qualified for this mission and I fully expect her to be fired if she doesnt quit first.

[@HarryDirtay]

​fascist goon.@@giganoob1968

[@mk1st]

@@billhanna2148this shouldn’t be part of the job requirements.

[@jacobsolace3426]

Protests are lame unless accompanied by devoting our time, & energy to the political process, esp the campaigns, to make sure that only the most Loving/most Wise among us become our public servants.

[@marjorielloyd-waluye2502]

This is madnesses

[@HarryDirtay]

Criticizing the actions of Israel is now antisemitism according to apologists for mass murder. These hearings are disgusting. The only time I've seen "from the river to the sea" in a genocidal sense was the IDF chanting avout driving the palestinians into the sea. They were dancing and chanting about genocide it was like watching a Jihadist video just with skull caps instead of turbans.

[@user-zq7zb6ew8p]

Disgusting is your deep ignorance of history. It is Arabs who promised to drive Jews to the sea, but found themselves out of the Jewish land. You, Harry, don’t have any right to criticize the Jewish state because during the Holocaust your grandparents did not help in any way to save Jewish children from the Nazi death camps, though you had that chance to save them. You have no right to open your mouth now..

[@badgertangerine7725]

netanyahu was the first person, debateable as he doesn't act like one, to use 'from the river to the sea.

[@sandal_thong8631]

Then the words "from sea to shining sea" can be interpreted as anti-Native American and pro-genocide, too.

[@semsemeini7905]

Harassing Jewish students and giving out an antisemitic Glossary twith words like "Ashkenormativity" to new students has nothing to do with Israel.

[@helgefredriksen7962]

​@@semsemeini7905do you have evidence, or are you Just lying again?

[@Stop-and-listen]

'Anti-Semitism has become a comical accusation': Comedian Bassem Youssef.

[@stevea8717]

Yup.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

I'm not laughing.

[@semsemeini7905]

He never discusses that Egypt robbed and ethnically cleansed itself of 85,000 Egyptian Jews. Some of his comments about Jews and antisemitism have been criticized.

[@Stop-and-listen]

@@semsemeini7905 Your claim is pure hasbara. Read the book by Avi Shlaim and see how Zionists plotted and forced the immigration of Arab Jews to Israel.

[@beingrealistic2562]

WTF!!!!! SEPARATION BETWEEN CHURCH AND STATE What happened to that???

[@user-jt6uj6fu1l]

Academic freedom must not be comprised Excellent presentation by the two professors

[@spyral00]

That's insane... when you realize how much power is on one side.

[@naimomohamed7332]

God didn’t say I will bless who bless Israel , god bless who ever he created. God,didn’t choose small particular group or race god bless all human being

[@HarryDirtay]

The Torah indicates God told them to genocide their neighbors. So... IDK bashing babies against rocks is definitely in there. You should double check.

[@zizo37]

Sanction the evil apartheid regim instead of bullying these academics and Brave student's for their solidarity and humanity.

[@roadtohope]

💯

[@melindamaxwell7923]

Just disgusting how they treated her, their attitude, their questions. She let them beat her up!!! Shameful we have politicians like this.

[@michaelmortimer673]

A great question from Ms. McClain, the attempts at deflecting from giving a Yes or No answer says it all. Time to privatize the education system. It is NOT working the way it is.

[@sanp6092]

This is disgusting behaviour from the panel. Criticism of Israel is not criticism of the Jewish faith and, therefore, not antisemitism . The line of questioning was not taking into consideration that a protest is not something you can control because you can not control what people think and feel and say. This was bullying and nothing else. This is an educational establishment, and no individual or organisation should have a say or interfere.

[@donnavorce8856]

It's the psychotic z io s who we want stopped. Even good guwish people both individually and in organized groups dislike the z ios and want the movement ended.

[@farzana6676]

As long as this institution receives federal funding, our elected officials have the full right to pose questions as to why these institutions are being overrun by pro Radical Islam and terror apologist elements.

[@annakaye1629]

U know who's controlling the Congress now.

[@raebeam747]

​@@annakaye1629who?

[@CaitSith592]

criticism of a faith is still not anti-semetic, but blaming jews for everything bad and hating them all is (I'm an anti-zionist libertarian and patriot, but hate empire and want the troops home defending our border instead of political interests that only benifit elites in power).

[@elisedallaire8408]

What is happening 😳 here is very disturbing and scary. Who do these politicians think they are? Very disappointing.

[@faniarethas2716]

Politicians whose pockets are full of money from AIPAC. They are disgusted!

[@matthewingerson]

Most of them don't want to be politicians under citizens -- they want to be royals over subjects. And the worst of them don't want to be royals over subjects -- they want to be OWNERS of HUMANS. That is RW-politics in a nutshell.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If God forbids Usury/Interest Banking - If a State practice,legalize Usury - Following God or Satan?

[@RossTrout]

They all work for Israel not Americans

[@user-gp7jc4sx8n]

Response to Mr Allen’s comment,when god told Abraham that he was going to make him a nation’s leader,Abraham asked:my descendants too?God answered:My covenant doesn’t include wrongdoers.

[@user-hz3px8qw4j]

the university cannot tell student of a certain group not to come to the campus to the classes because they cannot guarantee their safety.

[@evelynrodriguez4118]

These senators are disgusting! Lawmakers speaking to anyone in that manner show a lack of self awareness and lack of respect for the listers as a whole. They should be ashamed of themselves.

[@gwarlow]

@evelyn… They are bullies who never fought back when they themselves were bullied in their youth - or simply bullies themselves. Either way - deplorable behaviour.

[@cyberft]

Now you know why we used to have duels, and didn’t allow women into politics.

[@Lgalitz]

They should be ashamed ?! So teaching anti american jihadi rhetoric in classrooms is ok with you. Go to Gaza or Iran. Figure it out ! Wow

[@cyberft]

@@Lgalitz have you never heard of academic freedom? Do you not understand why exploring different and competing ideas would perhaps be valuable to a society?

[@user-vb1su1rt3q]

Totally disagree. Someone has to hold these campus leaders responsible. A professor saying rape, beheading and murder of Israelis on October 7th is "awesome" ought to have been fired that very day. What are we teaching our young people? The Nuremberg Laws were passed in a democracy; or don't you know?