What really happened at Columbia? Jewish professor speaks out | Bruce Robbins | Real Talk Online

“[Columbia] deserves a better administration than they’ve got right now”
This week on Real Talk, we speak to Bruce Robbins, a Jewish professor at Columbia University, about what really happened during the recent student protests on campus, their demands for divestment from Israel, and the media coverage of it all.
Filmed: 14 May 2024
Real Talk is a Middle East Eye interview show hosted by Mohamed Hashem that delves into the stories and experiences of a diverse range of guests.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 ‘Effective disruptions at Columbia’
03:00 What have you seen on campus?
06:03 Anti-semitism on campus?
09:13 ‘From the River to the Sea’
12:49 Spirit of the Columbia encampment
16:30 US media coverage of protests
18:08 Divestment from Israel
22:33 Hillary Clinton’s dismissiveness
25:51 Columbia bringing the police on campus
28:05 ‘Columbia deserves a better administration’
32:15 Generational divide in US politics
35:17 Biden losing election?
38:00 Film: ‘Some of my best friends are Zionists’
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[@fohelmli]

Thank you professor Robbins! As a 82 year old citizen, I'm encouraged by many of our university students for their courage, idealism and peaceful expression of their beliefs.

[@pamelahays-lx1to]

And We ALL need to vocally, support these Students. --------- Psalm 23.

[@SomeDude-gn8kc]

Peaceful protest peaceful protests some Zionist got a palistinian flag in her eye 😂😂😂lol free palistinians 🇵🇸✌️

[@SHyoutube.]

There was nothing peaceful in harassing jewish students, chanting 'globalize the intifada', 'from the river..' and illegally occupying public spaces. The bubble of idiocy will burst right into this professor's face and he would be puzzled where did it came from.

[@SannaSHorses-nz6wx]

it doesen´t take courage beeing stupid

[@TheBubblydimple]

@@SHyoutube. 💯 agree w/ u. Same thing happened to the Jewish activists in kibbutz. Many of them were taken and slaughtered like animals. A Canadian peace activist Vivian Silver, 74, moved to Kibbutz to help out the Palestinians to cross border for medical care in Israel.

[@peterboytRaKs]

As an Irish Christian Catholic American , I couldn't even imagine how I would cope or feel if my 'homeland' of Ireland and its President was responsible or in any way accused of the slaughter of innocent men, women and little kids. Yet, there are Jewish Americans in the US who can still hold their heads up high in the US in defence of the oppressed in Gaza and opposed to Netanyahu-who does not represent the heart of America, its spirit and diversity. Good on you Jews. Long live the Jewish, anti-Zionist community!

[@lucycarlisle9120]

Hamas is responsible.

[@peterboytRaKs]

@@lucycarlisle9120 Yes. I agree. However, the Zionist Jews and Israelis are not. Not responsible and irresponsible to moral human values.

[@aaa_7532]

@@lucycarlisle9120you keep thinking that in your little delusional bubble, you poor creature

[@shainanash8518]

Irish terrorists, placed bombs all over England in the 1980s

[@pgilsan777]

Hamas and ppl like you, who support hamas, are responsible.

[@elvisiscat]

Thank you, for having Professor Robbins on. Please have him back on. It’s educators like him who teach what is actually happening and, in turn, empowering humanity. ✊☮️❤️

[@TheBubblydimple]

How?

[@pgilsan777]

@elvisiscat (your ) stupidity is not a blessing.

[@yuriygladshteyn6594]

One more- Gaza has been free of any occupation except HAMAS. Blockade from Egypt side did not prevent food and money supply for actively reproducing people creating no job, business to provide population and be independent. Weapon they had and made and for international money they built 500 km of military tunnels, no one bomb shelter for population.

[@patricksweeney6334]

"One more- Gaza has been free of any occupation except HAMAS." I'd say "Nice try", but it was lazy and inaccurate. Zionists have occupied and/or controlled Palestine for over 75 years. But you know this already. The U.N. has acknowledged this.

[@dorisfrech7368]

This professor and his entourage on this channel is a disgrace. Shame on him who is as leftwing as hell.

[@zafarts8102]

Thank you, Professor Robbins, for sharing your honest views of the whole situation. Your neutral opinion has won the hearts of many people. Today, Professor Robbins taught us how to review this type of situation beyond the boundaries of race, color, and religion.

[@janicebrown4055]

That would be nice but it’s the religious part will never go away! We are a country based on Christian beliefs but there is another group that would want religious beliefs and their laws in our country! It’s right there for everyone to see😉

[@rawlsrules]

@@janicebrown4055 What "group"? What happened to separation? Part of the purpose of a civil constitution is that we function on the basis of law, not religion.

[@lucycarlisle9120]

Professor Robbins is far from unbiased. He's just more softly spoken. He is very much on a particular side of the issue.

[@TheBubblydimple]

@@janicebrown4055 I totally agree w/ u. They do not want to assimilate to the country they have settled. They have their own rule of law [Sharia Law]. Once they are in majority, I wonder what will happen to the civil constitution? Hmmm..

[@TheBubblydimple]

@@lucycarlisle9120 perhaps he has not read the charter of Hama$ 1988. Read art VII, then let me know how u feel after this.

[@ClaireLavoie-qk2xe]

Bravo Monsieur!

[@bobbygayed777]

It’s wonderful and inspiring I feel by Professor Bruce Robbins. His contributions and advocacy clearly resonate with you, and it’s encouraging to see such passion for those who stand up for important causes. Indeed, history often honors individuals who take a stand and make a positive impact on society. I love this man.

[@mariahewitt9787]

Those who Don't Learn from History, are Doomed to Repeat it...

[@TheBubblydimple]

@@mariahewitt9787 so which history were u referring to? The Roman Empire? The Byzantine Empire? The 7th Century Islam Conquests? The Ottoman Empire? So which part of history that Jews were colonized and forced to sign the "Dhimma Contract" either to Convert, Exile or Death by execution? Those who stayed were forced to pay JIZYA the land they owned. Do tell, please. I am eager to know since u mentioned, "Don't Learn from History, are Doomed to Repeat it."

[@nancikuba42]

@TheBubblydimple Seeing the protestors on campuses seem to have not learned from history. Standing loud & proud & putting their full support behind Hamas.

[@TheBubblydimple]

@@nancikuba42 they are shouting apartheid and genocide. Gender Apartheid is actually happening in IRAN brought by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini and triggers the anger in Iran. IRGC is behind H a m a $$ govt. As if Oct 7 is the only event that happened against the Jews in Mandated Palestine. These people are totally ignorant of the root cause of these conflicts. They are actually siding w/ Iran's brutality regime by siding w/ Ham-a$$ Agenda.

[@TheBubblydimple]

@@nancikuba42 Iran is expanding its machinery in the Middle East. Arab countries are very much aware of it. *_Even Former UAE Minister said this, "There will come a day when we will see far more radicals and extremists, terrorists coming out of Europe because of a lack of decision-making trying to be politically correct or assuming that they know the Middle East or Islam far better than we do. I am sorry that is pure ignorance."_*

[@ruthokelley5833]

Very sensible discussion and gives me hope for a change in the future. I stand with the level headed people like this professor. I do cringe at the idea of Trump as President for another 4 yrs. Having to listen to him perform over another 4 yrs, just might be my ending.

[@nancyhirsch7768]

Agreed. But as someone who felt I had to vote for the lesser of two evils and checked those boxes for Clinton and Biden, I've recognized that I'm going to start voting for my values again and will check the box for Jill Stein. If enough people voted their values over their fear of Trump or Biden, we might see a different result.

[@ruthokelley5833]

@@nancyhirsch7768 I intend to place my vote for Jill Stein as well.

[@salme1017]

You have to admit, there’s not much of a choice. And Trump is very influenced by his Zionist sil

[@greetandries99]

Jill Stein. This time neither are acceptable. No matter what vote for them basically votes for this genocide so no matter what vote for anti-war candidate

[@greetandries99]

Everyone notices that all very intelligent people are the ones not afraid to speak up? He is just another example of their integrity

[@user-vy8mp5sv7b]

What a just human being! The world is lucky to have people like Professor Bruce Robbins! He is so fair minded and humane!

[@TheBubblydimple]

Not so.

[@user-ln9ft3qp1v]

The protests were overwhelmingly peaceful.

[@bleep957]

6 months ?

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@bleep957 They weren’t protesting for 6 months !

[@KariAist]

And they still are. More power to the student encampments everywhere. Here's hoping they can sustain their nonviolent push for divestment, disclosure, demilitarization, and all their other very reasonable demands.

[@pamelahays-lx1to]

Correct! And the talk, that the Students are not peaceful is simply, propaganda. --------Psalm 27.

[@shokuchideirdrecarrigan7402]

Taking over land that is not yours is not peaceful. The camps were not peaceful. The demonstrators were arrogant bullies. This professor is emblematic of the faculty of Columbia who have indoctrinated these kids.

[@dalereynolds7638]

If called 'anti-Semitic', we might reply: 'No. I am not anti-Semitic. I am anti-Netanyahu; I am anti-Israeli government.'

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

If you dare say you are against the bombing/starvations of babies, you’ll get called a Hamas supporter. The truly insane thing is that these people think we’re all stupid and can’t see through their blatantly obvious gaslighting.

[@lucycarlisle9120]

Without the Israeli government, what happens to the people?

[@bdadolph]

I and many others agree but that is not been the purpose of ignorant protestors

[@bdadolph]

I agree that stating the purpose of the university could resolve all this

[@Infodawg2012]

Thanks Prof Robbins for your courageous stance and wisdom.

[@user-ne5sd6hz7q]

Very appreciative to hear the Professor.

[@jayneyaghmour7320]

If only people in Congress had this man's intelligence and integrity.

[@KhZina]

It's good to be a literature professor and not be responsible for anything.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

@@KhZinaWut ???

[@KhZina]

@@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJewWhat you heard, Hamas supporter.

[@pgilsan777]

If only people in Congress had this man's intelligence and integrity we would have sharia law in America. Do you need clarification details on sharia ?

[@raziablanchard2711]

Prof Bruce Robbins, thank You. Great interview

[@TheBubblydimple]

I wonder which part?

[@CindyRusher-jw2ed]

So appreciative of the intelligent, courageous leadership of people like this man.

[@jaypie8]

I'm voting Jill Stein.... No Biden No Trump No RFK....

[@ayapi9333]

She’s the only choice.

[@monicab4448]

Is she on the ballot in NY?

[@dech8220]

@@ayapi9333 There are others like Connor West, Dr Silva, both AGAINST Z10Ns. I still think ALL the independent party SHOULD GROUP TOGETHER to form STRONG 3rd FORCE, in order to change laws. You need NUMBERS to change laws.

[@jaypie8]

@@monicab4448 I think she's still working on it

[@Cui-bono987]

Me too.

[@BenjaBoss]

Thankful. Mom of university students

[@TheBubblydimple]

why are u thanking the University student moms? Are they not aware what is happening in the Middle East? These conflicts have been going on since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire 1918. The longest conflicts that are never been resolved Arabs versus Jews.

[@kathleentrinity7367]

Ecellent interview. The Professor has such a nuanced and clear headed analysis of the larger picture of the protest and Columbia.

[@TheBubblydimple]

Not so. Perhaps he is not aware what the Quran say about the Jews and Christians. Most likely, he has not read the Charter of Hamas 1988? Tho it has been revised, they never rejected it either. As if the Oct 7 genocide is the only event that happened to the Jews in the land of the Southern Levant [Modern Israel / Palestine / Transjordan]. This conflict has been going on for decades bet Arabs and Jews. It has never been resolved since the collapsed of the Ottoman Empire 1918.

[@valerietweedie4376]

Wow! Professor Robbins is the kind of academic every parent hopes their children will learn from when they send their children off to university. He is a credit to Columbia, to his profession and to his Jewishness. Thanks for having him on your show.

[@TheBubblydimple]

OMG, I hope not. U are buying to his views? Perhaps, he has not read the Charter of Hamas 1988? Wait until they become the majority, perhaps Sharia Law is okay w/ you?

[@LACYJEN1999]

Not incompetence. Cold heart

[@l.w.paradis2108]

And hot hands -- hot for lucre.

[@joyinhk3269]

They are not mutually exclusive failings.

[@LACYJEN1999]

@@joyinhk3269 They are not, but the incompetence is easier to correct

[@rezakarampour6286]

' US Polices : Made In Israel . ' YT

[@JustSeis]

Disgraceful and bad for US security !

[@drakekoefoed1642]

the zionist entity is our enemy not an ally

[@adamheld2971]

and Soviet and you don’t know the real story behind this bullying

[@TheBubblydimple]

@@JustSeis bad for security? How so? IF not for the shared Israel intelligence w/ US intelligence, your terrorism will escalate....

[@jonnyh9388]

A comment reminiscent of 1930s Germany

[@jayneyaghmour7320]

Massive respect to Professor Robbins.

[@peachontwitta]

Please do catch up again soon! This convo wasn’t long enough 😊

[@charlotteruse8718]

I cancelled my subscription to the warmongering rag better known as the NYT several years ago.

[@shazana2794]

What a thoughtful, knowledgeable and considerate man. If only more people were like him, the world would be a very different place.

[@crazyquestionsagain]

The world would dither in their contextualization until the barbarians took over the world. If you dont immediately deal with Bullies you have to become a bully to eventually hold them accountable.

[@TheBubblydimple]

@@crazyquestionsagain precisely...that's what happened to Lebanon the ultra left wing. Now they no longer exists in Lebanon due to ....

[@marikatz111]

So when the students are so peaceful and accommodating so nicely to each other, why are they wearing mask. Every peaceful demonstrating person could surely open stand for his/ her opinion, right?

[@maryl8753]

Because EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE DOING NOTHING WRONG, their faces have been put on billboards and government ( and I am sure foreign ie Izrayl) databases and that will affect their futures. They should be allowed to protect themselves from undue harassment at all times up to and until they are actually arrested and required to do a mug shot. Like any citizen they are entitled to cover their face ( no one complained about mask mandates covering up " criminals") provided they are not engaging in illegal conduct. By " illegal" I dont mean fake beat ups according to some protected class within US politics . This demonising of peacefully protesting people has been seen throughout US politics like anti Vietnam, civil rights movements, McCarthyism era. Peoples lives were devastated by being singled out for the political ideology of the day. So students masking- why not it's not illegal and it's for their protection. The question you need to ask is why you personally feel that it is a malignant symbol.

[@tombradburn3935]

Because the university wanted to punish them with expulsion and they were being doxed to harm their future job opportunities.

[@katieann9026]

To get doxxed by Canary Mission? Nah, gtfoh.

[@alexomar7464]

Wonderful conversation, thank you

[@user-gu1jq5iz8z]

Awesome conversation between two of you!

[@ingridsnook7636]

I don't know how generational the support for Palestine is. I'm almost 70 and a liberal, my ex-husband is also almost 70, conservative and we both support Palestine. We virtually never talk and came to the same conclusion that Israel is oppressing Palestine with the full support of the US.

[@ivoperic3992]

I feel honoured to feel like you.

[@KariAist]

61 year old here who strongly supports Palestine. My Jewish husband and our kids (all of whom consider themselves Jews) also are staunch supporters of Palestine. No one in our family believes terroristic, hypocritical, fascist Israel even has a "right" or need to exist in an ideal world; the people of the land there have a right to coexist in a just, democratic, humanitarian society.

[@mirali3405]

The support started with Harry Truman and continues with Biden. Decent presidents like Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barak Obama tried but failed.

[@SA-km3oh]

Always glad to hear to such wise persons. Massive Respect to Pr Robbins 🙏

[@SannaSHorses-nz6wx]

So it´s wise with no jews from the river to the sea?

[@Articolate]

Such a satisfying interview.

[@omarmoufakkir5434]

All together against injustice and for saving lives. Thank you Professor. JEWISH FOR PEACE ❤ from a Muslim professor.

[@nhlibra]

🕊 ♥

[@janicebrown4055]

My I ask what you teach?

[@patzan48]

“Jewish for killing Jews”, from a Muslim.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

💜 🕊 🍉 🇵🇸 💪 💜

[@SannaSHorses-nz6wx]

now I´m waiting for the movement: muslims for peace......

[@fredganoe9791]

Great interview. Thank you MEE and Professor Robbins.. I am not a member of the younger generation. I voted for Ralph Nader in 2000 and Jill Stein in 2012. And 2016. Please, young people, don't stay home for the election. Vote for Dr. #JillStein2024.

[@nowellsukkar1521]

Love, Respect and Gratitude to You Professor, to ALL Nations, ALL STUDENTS, ALL Jewish people standing for Humanity, for Justice, for Freedom... You have Restored our faith 🙌

[@dorisfrech7368]

Shame on him.

[@darinsingleton3553]

Some will try to tell you "it's complicated." Over 13,000 children killed. It's not "complicated."

[@simonharris4275]

Hamas don't give a shit about the Palestinian kids, Hamas don't give a shit about the Palestinian people

[@goodgrief888]

Except it is when children are used as shields

[@natalyurshanski8031]

Maybe their parents shouldn't kill Israeli children?

[@yuriygranat3879]

@@goodgrief888and except when numbers have been proven to be false

[@willdon.1279]

Except when those who started it all are not blamed.

[@worldadventuretravel]

Thank God for Middle East Eye and channels like this for penetrating the fog of propaganda with real journalism.

[@janicebrown4055]

Great conversation👍 I also love the conversation from the ex-Mus•IMs that really tells us what Is•am agenda has been all along! You should listen to both sides and make a factual decision! We tend to go with our feelings❤️

[@fadius17]

As an American of Palestinian descent who lives in Florida, a swing state, neither party will ever get my vote until this political system is bought back from lobby interests. Jill stein will get my vote despite not having a chance

[@simonsteen-andersen3181]

The future belongs to those who belive in the beauty of their dreams!

[@valerietweedie4376]

Mine too! I will never vote for genocide - I will always vote for peace.

[@sandormolnar1968]

​@valerietweedie4376 As I know, Trump is for peace...he did not start any war and start the peace agreements between Israel and many neighbors.

[@WilliBond0007]

. This is the year the Democratic party dies and the Greens and Libertarians replace it. The 300 who voted for the latest weapons can all be swept away if we all promise to never vote for these puppets. I have voted Nader and Stein five times all together. I like how Ralph sees the universe. This is old, but it is always relevant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWveqiGfc-Seqs

[@adamheld2971]

@@valerietweedie4376voting for intifada is barely a peaceful voice

[@dr.haiderbhuiyan]

In each human community, religious or simply human groups, there are small minority groups who are highly intelligent yet honest, sincere, truthful, just, selfless, and dedicated to the good of humanity, Professor Bruce Robbins is one of those qualities people. We have a lot to benefit from his assertions over the unresolved crisis in Palestine.

[@nancikuba42]

@dr.haiderbhuiyan & make sure you turn a blind eye to what Hamas is all about.

[@heinzbaron9129]

This prof was spot on. Completely ignored by main stream media.

[@TheBubblydimple]

I totally disagree. Do u have to wait until they become the majority? What if Sharia Law becomes part of US law? Tho it is impossible but nothing is impossible anymore if they become the majority population.

[@akeleven]

Protest ALWAYS makes the powerful fearful. Their fear that they might lose a tiny bit of their power turns them into reactionary thugs. That is their problem, not ours.

[@friedala4702]

Why not vote on Jill Stein. ?

[@greetandries99]

Jill Stein all the way. Anti-war is what matters

[@KevinWay-pv3or]

A snowballs chance

[@drakekoefoed1642]

divestment from fascism is what they do not want you to talk about

[@bdadolph]

Free Palestinians….from Hamas

[@livnletliv397]

Thank you for bringing this wise man's words to the forefront. Thank you, Sir!

[@charlescaplan6168]

Interesting many Jews are leaving the Democratic Party because of the anti Israel policies of Biden and the progressives and many are leaving because of his pro Israel policies Trumpt

[@Rades1055]

It is political and economic power, NOT religion, that is the root cause of violence in the world.

[@patricksweeney6334]

"It is political and economic power, NOT religion, that is the root cause of violence in the world." On the whole, I agree - *especially* the assertion regarding the world-wide relevance of economic and power considerations - but... If one group of people is saying "This land is ours", based on a voice in someone's head thousands of years ago, and that's a foundational aspect of their religion... it's a bit challenging to entirely write that one aspect off as *not* being religion, y'know?

[@Rades1055]

@@patricksweeney6334 Thanks for responding. I do understand your point. However, I do believe that in most cases, especially in the example that you used, religion is being used as an excuse to achieve a specific political agenda. In order to make a settler-colonial project legitimate, religion had to be used to establish the right to statehood.

[@Grumpy_Raver]

Yes, the doctrine of Islam isn’t inherently rooted and perpetuates violence at all. 😂

[@Rades1055]

@@Grumpy_Raver Because ignorants like you have nothing intellectually useful to contribute to the discussion, they resort to insults. 🤐🤐🤐

[@Rades1055]

@@Grumpy_Raver so ignorant!😂

[@usamashabibi215]

Excellent interview with great thoughts from professor Robbins and many thanks to your team Hashem.

[@RaniaRaniaRahiman]

Thank you Prof Robbins for having the courage to speak up for the truth,and for what is right for others. Im proud for the students of Generation Z. They are more humane, more moral than any of the grown men in the US and Western Government.Now we are going backwards n we have exhausted this kind of blind,sinking in a moral value of humanity.

[@nancikuba42]

@RaniaRaniaRahiman in 2020 I saw such a huge step in Gay rights & women’s rights & now support Hamas could potentially undo the progress & a huge step backwards.

[@GeorgeJetson-sz1mv]

One of the best interviews explaining the student protests against ongoing killing in Gaza. Thank you for creating this content.

[@grogmer]

Ahad Ha'Am, a Russian Jew, on the behavior of Jewish settlers. Report of 1891. "Yet what do our brethren do in Palestine? Just the very opposite! Serfs they were in the lands of the Diaspora and suddenly they find themselves in unrestricted freedom and this change has awakened in them an inclination to despotism. They treat the Arabs with hostility and cruelty, deprive them of their rights, offend them without cause and even boast of these deeds; and nobody among us opposes this despicable and dangerous inclination ..."

[@janicebrown4055]

I agree to a point! But why are H Leaders worth multi billions? The money the UN sent to help should have gone to the people!

[@grogmer]

@@janicebrown4055 First what source did you use? Second, it’s not because a leader is a billionaire that his or her people aren’t being exterminated by a group of invaders of the lowest strata of humanity.

[@blitz8702]

Very good conversation

[@y5af96]

Salute to Professor Robbins! You are an hero. May God Bless you and many other Jewish people who they are heart are with Palestinian.

[@YonieZukowsky51]

Many Jewish students at Columbia have testified about being intimidated on campus.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

Jewish or Zionist? Because I saw peaceful videos of the protesters celebrating Passover.

[@anwarabdeen94]

This is a big lie

[@MM-gk1tm]

Love the blunt speaking

[@honestyfirst3994]

It’s just normal speech not blunt no sugar coated which is the language of hypocrisy!

[@kenpentel3396]

Thank you

[@ronlyons7455]

I LOVE this man! Thanks for the validation

[@rickfucci4512]

The professor is on the right track in realizing the inadequacy of the NYT ability say anything truthful on subjects it is ideologically opposed to.

[@ivoperic3992]

Changing mind is honourable and deeply moving. Professor makes me believe in humanity again.

[@virajyatawara3362]

You as a professor have done what's correct. You are a blessed person. We all have a another change

[@eleanorrae7378]

People in power don't mind how you vote. Go independent.

[@simonsteen-andersen3181]

Time is ripe for 3rd party candidates! Just say no to the Status Quo and to the erosion of democratic rights as the right to protest against injustice!

[@Swan-atl]

Thank you professor Robbin. 🙏

[@kthet1]

I salute this professor. His heart is pure for his students. Unlike Netanyahu not really feeling for Jews but his power and his own party.

[@user-si4pb6zm4b]

Well done young man this has been a very well put together interview we never see this on mainstream media it’s such a shame the bigots and warmongers don’t have the mental capacity to take in your well reasoned views

[@TheBubblydimple]

are u describing yourself being a bigot too? How are u diff from your own bigotry?

[@pretzelandmustard]

Biden and Trump are not are only options. They are to debate on June 27th and are currently not allowing Kennedy to join. He is polling in the double digits and should be allowed to debate them. We, the people, should be very out spoken about this because regardless of who we ultimately vote for, they should all be able to defend their positions no matter who is pressing them.

[@anarcho-yorpism]

Kennedy's brainworms tell him to give as much money to Israel as his competitors. Vote for Jill Stein.

[@evanfreshman2450]

Kennedy is also a Zionist. He has the same positions on pretty much everything as Biden. He's just younger and more coherent.

[@greetandries99]

Anti-war only option so either Jill Stein or Cornwel West. First one would be my option but am not American

[@honestyfirst3994]

I’m and agree with you!

[@patricksweeney6334]

"...not allowing Kennedy to join." I don't agree with not allowing Kennedy to join, although his pro-genocide views complete rule him out for me. The only truly pro-human candidate, Jill Stein, should be allowed as well.

[@richardlu4195]

Bruce Robbins, sir we salute you for speaking up for truth.

[@fiddleboy2]

Jill Stein!

[@timyung4143]

Clearly it seems no one actually knows what is the definition of anti semitism or its limit. Everyone has been driven to focus on that n forgot the real issue of humanity in question. No one has the right to take another's life .

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

What it’s 💯 % isn’t: criticizing Netanyahu’s terrorist, fascist, genocidal regime.

[@gtamir613]

"The hostile glare of the photographers?" Seriously???? What planet is Robbins living on?

[@magcarta]

great interview.

[@rebecasequeira8306]

Excelent interview, and honesty all the WAY 😮THROUGH.. THANK YOU FOR GIVENING US TH OPPORTUNITY OF HEARING THIS PROFESSOR BEING SO TRUTHFUL AND KIND.😍💕💕👏👏❤️

[@ArmaghCounty]

"From the river to the sea" It is worth noting that the partition plan of 1947 actually did allow both nations to extend from the river to the sea. Look at the maps produced to represent that partition.

[@patricksweeney6334]

"...the partition plan of 1947 actually did allow both nations to extend from the river to the sea." Sort of. Though U.N. Resolution 181 (the proposed partitioning plan you mention) did also over-favor the new Israel-to-be. How? By suggesting a percentage of Palestine be given to them that exceeded the percentage of their existing population there (which they'd been working diligently to inflate for years). Predictably, the indigenous Palestinian Arabs cried foul, noting the illogical proportion allocated to the Zionists (based at least on population). Conversely, since the Zionists had intended to (eventually) take all of Palestine for themselves, they protested that the proposed proportioning was not enough. (!) Beyond that, the proposed partioning plan favored the Zionists with *better* land. Beyond *that*, when they declared themselves a state, the Zionists took even more than the U.N. plan had proposed.

[@commonsense5209]

Thank you.

[@barbararussell4567]

All presidential candidates should be included in the debate.

[@bl7406]

#JillStein2024

[@BabikerYahia]

A very honest educator who exposes the truth about sensitive questions.

[@muddin4950]

You are making history for justice and freedom for humanity.

[@Time4Peace]

The world unites against genocide. This is a scourge that no lies and deceit can hide! Calling out hypocrisy and evil is only right.

[@shekimujevic7603]

God bless this guy he should go and speak to the United States Congress urgently

[@randibass7558]

So the bullies kept the graduation ceremony from happening. All those students paying big time denied a tradition that acknowledges their achievement.

[@Js34514]

A lots of people also like to see Biden lose because of being naive about far left. In fact, I am Iranian and would like Biden lose because Dems are not raking Islamists seriously

[@TheBubblydimple]

Yes, I totally agree w/ you. I am Canadian and if not the for the protests against to have Sharia Law in Canada, they might have succeeded. They will try again in the future.

[@DENGODFREY]

Professor Robins is a mensch. I wish I had a Professor like him when I was in college.

[@davidmckinney6486]

No wonder the students know nothing. You can listen to this professor for an hour and learn absolutely nothing.

[@deedee8568]

Bruce Robbins, a girst for me. He spoke so well, a great listen. Thanks.

[@dummykeir1717]

Don't forget to leave a thumb-up(like) this video so it will likely be pick-up by KZbin algorithm thus more people will see this video

[@numaanmohamood4712]

Awesome interview... Great Teacher... Context matters

[@user-qe6xm1md7m]

Request a debate between this professor and professor Dershowitz. He needs to be schooled a little. I mean a lot. The lack of knowledge is pathetic.

[@PinkAF504]

Thank you. 🇵🇸🩷🇵🇸

[@bleep957]

Academic freedom doesn't mean ruining education. The point is a peace protest is for peace not to demonise people . Grow up , only entitled people get displeased

[@LucianaColombo-dx7xi]

Anti-semitism?! Where are the true Humanity's human values of:- TRUTH, RIGHT CONDUCT, PEACE, LOVE and of NON VIOLENCE? Dear Professor, please carry on being like the LIGHTHOUSE you are, especially for the students and other academicians. With all our heart, our gratitude and prayers are with you all ❤

[@markd.holloman5187]

A necessary discussion. Thank you professor Robbins.

[@RichardPepperman-kk9yb]

Welcome Jewish professor to the Mate' Finkelstein Chomsky Club.

[@sujoymukherjee1930]

Why is this professor not looking at independent candidates? The reason why independent candidates haven't got a fillip in US is because educated people haven't exercised their acumen

[@tombradburn3935]

The 3rd parties and independent candidates are almost always marginalized and ignored. I find that attitude so discouraging for making any real changes in our government.

[@patricksweeney6334]

"The reason why independent candidates haven't got a fillip in US is because..." Not at all sure what a "fillip" is, but yeah, the Democrats and Republicans wrestle control of the debates away from the League of Women Voters and (essentially) hand that control over to the Commission on Presidential Debates, cuz... who wants to hear from anyone besides Democrats and Republicans. Who needs more than two parties, right?

[@sujoymukherjee1930]

@@patricksweeney6334 a lot of countries have more than 2 alternatives.The no. Is not important, if the 3rd or 4th is better or if the first two are shit , why not

[@patricksweeney6334]

@@sujoymukherjee1930 "a lot of countries have more than 2 alternatives" Darn. KZbin's comment threading is shit. Were you agreeing with something I said (that you didn't reference) or disagreeing? Either way... I've been pretty chatty for a couple of hours and am not sure what you're responding to. Generically, I *do* think multiple alternatives are a Good Thing, in case that wasn't clear from whatever I said that you're responding to...

[@nancikuba42]

Everyone should also learn about the Islamic Republic & the Muslim Brotherhood to better understand the full scope of what’s happening in Gaza.

[@lcraver4797]

"From the River to the Sea" - if HAMAS (or Palestinians generally) wanted a peaceful multi-ethnic state they have a truly remarkable way of saying so. Sorry - I think the evidence suggests STRONGLY that genocidal interpretation of "From the River to the Sea" is the correct one and that the version presented by the professor doesn't remotely hold water.

[@mirali3405]

Very rational and honest discussion by a Jewish professor who has a sharp brain and conscientious heart. More people like Professor Robbins will enrich the world immensely.❤

[@sem1conscious]

I don't understand people's disconnect with how Palestinian's would inevitably fight back when being invaded and attacked. We all understand the Stand you Ground laws and laws protecting home owners from violent acts against an intruder. We all understand what we did to the indigenous people everywhere else was wrong.

[@madahtims]

In what world are you living where murder and rape of young kids is legitimate?

[@valerietweedie4376]

@sem1conscious - I totally agree! They are either brainwashed or it is the MSM

[@user-lx1pr8hz2u]

What kind of nonsense is this that they were invaded and attacked....?

[@patricksweeney6334]

@@user-lx1pr8hz2u "What kind of nonsense is this that they were invaded and attacked....?" (probably a bot, but...) Not nonsense, knowledge of history. The (in essence) invasion of the mostly (white) European and Russian Zionists in the late 1800s / early 1900s. The intention of those Zionists (from the beginning) was to drive off or kill all of the indigenous majority-Arab Palestinian population so they could take all of Palestine for themselves. "A people without a land for a land without a people" completely ignored that existing majority Arab population. The Zionists came in as colonizers, much like European settlers did when "invading" North America and eventually committing genocide against the native peoples already here. *That* colonizing invasion, and the resulting attacks.

[@sem1conscious]

Israel was founded in 1948, they took land from the natives.

[@mouksb2000]

Great conversation✨️ Shoukran☪️🤲

[@pieinher67]

Anti-semitism is a widely used term used as a transparent tactic to shut down criticism and maintain a high level of vanity and championship victimhood.

[@dorisfrech7368]

No, the opposite is right. The poor Palestinian victims are playing their role perfectly.

[@pieinher67]

@@dorisfrech7368 your fantasy world - good is it?

[@iart2838]

Ignorance here, Gaza has been independent since 2005, this old dude forgot?

[@patricksweeney6334]

"Ignorance here, Gaza has been independent since 2005, this old dude forgot?" Good of you to note your ignorance up front. Gaza has always been under the complete *control* of the Zionist-controlled Israel... their removal of an IDF presence from Gaza does not constitute making it independent.

[@anwarabdeen94]

Gaza has never been independent. Gaza has been a big open prison since 2006. The Israelis controlled its borders ( land , sea and air )

[@syy9429]

Thank you for this professors voice! Thank you Dr. Robbins

[@barbararussell4567]

I have much respect for Professor Robbins clarity and honesty. I respect him because of his impartiality in assessing Columbia U's demonstration the ongoing oppression of Gaza by Isreal and the current political landscape.