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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Infodawg2012]

Thanks Prof Robbins for your courageous stance and wisdom.

[@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.

[@Musa786-lx2ui]

💯

[@charlotteruse8718]

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

[@CindyRusher-jw2ed]

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

[@nyenchenthangla]

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.

[@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."_*

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@KatieScarlett2353]

@@lucycarlisle9120 They elect a better government.

[@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?

[@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❤️

[@GeorgeJetson-sz1mv]

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

[@jayneyaghmour7320]

Massive respect to Professor Robbins.

[@richardlu4195]

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

[@Articolate]

Such a satisfying interview.

[@Musa786-lx2ui]

Totally agree 💯

[@usamashabibi215]

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

[@raziablanchard2711]

Prof Bruce Robbins, thank You. Great interview

[@TheBubblydimple]

I wonder which part?

[@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 🙌

[@dorisf7368]

Shame on him.

[@alexomar7464]

Wonderful conversation, thank you

[@peachontwitta]

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

[@VivienneElder]

Very appreciative to hear the Professor.

[@ronlyons7455]

I LOVE this man! Thanks for the validation

[@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.

[@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......

[@WanWanahmad-w2k]

Awesome conversation between two of you!

[@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.

[@Madaboutmada]

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]

@@Madaboutmada 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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@virtuousglean7216]

@@nancikuba42nobody is supporting Hamas seriously stop

[@nancikuba42]

​@@virtuousglean7216I really wish they weren't, but I saw videos supporting Hamas. Calling them freedom fighters & chanting intifada & putting their support behind them. Also calling for death to Jews. If it was protests for innocent Palestinians dying,I can see that.

[@FuadMohamed-k7o]

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.

[@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.

[@Eyestosee-utu]

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.

[@deedee8568]

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

[@ClaireLavoie-qk2xe]

Bravo Monsieur!

[@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?

[@jaypie8]

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

[@Cui-bono987]

Me too.

[@johnbanach3875]

She has zero chances of winning, but she's the only choice for those who value the lives and cause of the Palestinians.

[@drakekoefoed1642]

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

[@bdadolph]

Free Palestinians….from Hamas

[@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.

[@superhugful]

I suggest you check out Palestinian activist Bassam Eid on who is suppressing his people

[@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.

[@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.

[@BabikerYahia]

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

[@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 ?

[@KatieScarlett2353]

@@KhZina He is responsible for nurturing young people's understanding of the world - as it has been, and as it is.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!😂

[@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.

[@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

[@DENGODFREY]

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

[@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

[@Chuck68ify]

Some might feel threatened by having to confront some facts that they don't want to confront.

[@Chuck68ify]

I'm not understanding the House Republicans slamming? Biden's administration is prosecuting the war. Blinken is over there every 10 days blowing Netinyahoo!😊

[@syy9429]

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

[@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.

[@dorisf7368]

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

[@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.😍💕💕👏👏❤️

[@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

[@jenniferDelamar-b2m]

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

[@patricksweeney6334]

@@jenniferDelamar-b2m "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.

[@virajyatawara3362]

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

[@ivoperic3992]

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

[@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.

[@NeilBates-k3t]

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?

[@markd.holloman5187]

A necessary discussion. Thank you professor Robbins.

[@Swan-atl]

Thank you professor Robbin. 🙏

[@shekimujevic7603]

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

[@KatieScarlett2353]

Really decent people who are experts in their subject, can be chewed up and spat out by unscrupulous politicians. I've witnessed it in UK parliament committees. I don't see why any decent person like Prof Robbins should put himself through that.

[@blitz8702]

Very good conversation

[@MM-gk1tm]

Love the blunt speaking

[@honestyfirst3994]

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

[@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.

[@dorisf7368]

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

[@pieinher67]

@@dorisf7368 your fantasy world - good is it?

[@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.

[@andreielefant]

Dear prof. Luckily the head of the university identified correctly what is antisemitic behavior. The fact that you’re Jewish has nothing to do with the fact that there is antisemitism. Telling Jews that their feeling is false, is very cynical. If you want to give your own interpretation to genocidal chants , it is YOUR issue , not the issue of 90% of the Jewish people. Don’t impose you feelings on others!!!

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

Isn’t that EXACTLY what you’re doing? pot.kettle.black.

[@vitruviuspolio]

Yes. Thank you.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

“Genocidal chants”? What? Wanting a ceasefire and opposing the massacring of babies is the absolute antithesis of what you’re alleging and as a Jewish person, he has every right to have an opinion on this topic.

[@adamheld2971]

@@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew chants “from the river to the sea” rings the bell?

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

@@adamheld2971 Palestinians in Israel, Gaza and the west bank are oppressed and many were displaced with no right of return. Do you not care about justice at all?

[@mahaaboulela]

Thank you Professor Robbins.😊

[@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.

[@Lord.of.the.Vultures]

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!

[@Lord.of.the.Vultures]

@@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.

[@adamal-khafaji-w9y]

Love this guy. So eloquent so logical and understanding of the situation. Well done. It is so admirable to see you stand up for what is right. The issue isn’t about religion as everyone appears to make it out.

[@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.❤

[@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.

[@friedala4702]

Why not vote on Jill Stein. ?

[@greetandries99]

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

[@KevinWay-pv3or]

A snowballs chance

[@kenpentel3396]

Thank you

[@commonsense5209]

Thank you.

[@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...

[@PinkAF504]

Thank you. 🇵🇸🩷🇵🇸

[@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.

[@dentonfender6492]

Professor Robbins is a very level headed man. A very fair, and intelligent human being. Students at Columbia should be proud to have him as a teacher.

[@MicheleHeath-eq3zp]

Jill Stein 2024!!!

[@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

[@mohdamjaddehlvi3063]

7: 30..........Thank you professor.......the truth is I feel the same way way.......and I did not know before oct 7 ....people like you....Norman Finkelstein....Max Blumenthal....Niko Peled.....Mate and his sons.....and many others.....cant thank you enough.....your rewards is with Allah.......Hada kumAllah........

[@Grumpy_Raver]

Where are the Muslim’s standing up for murdered Jews? You like these Jews listed because you see them as friends to Islam but I can tell you without a shadow of doubt most of us see its barbarism as what it is. Never again.

[@MathsExtra]

I really enjoyed this discussion with professor Robins. Someone who has integrity and truth. Please bring him back soon ❤. I will tag on here vote for Dr Jill Stein. ❤❤❤

[@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!

[@Everymanplease]

What a deeply civilized, rational man! I could cry for the USA languishing, as it is, in the grip of extreme, uncivilzed, and irrational leaders and influencers when it could take note of, and pattern itself on, the many Americans like Bruce Robbins.

[@elsamariahertervig6171]

I am not from the U.S, I am from Iceland. I've seen a lot of videos from the student protests at U.S Universities, and the only violence I've seen was at a university in LA. The violence was not from the students, it was from the pro israel people, some of which were men around the age of 30 years old and have no connections to the school. These same men had been spotted at acuall anti-Semitic gatherings and Trump rallies, that is the only reason for why CNN made this short documentary and showed it on the Anderson Cooper show. These real anti-Semitic men were allowed to attack the student with flairs, metal rods and pepper-spray, while the LA police officers did nothing to stop these men attacking these peaceful students. It was really disrturbing to watch, the police should´ve stopped these adult men attacking the students on campus ground, it make me sick and it made me think about who do these police officers serve. I've stopped watcing all "mainstream" media after I saw so clearly how they spin everything for some agenda. I don't understand how so called journalists are just ok with spreading lies, harmful lies. I think medias that do this need to be held resposible for this. The media impacts so much how people think about things and how they see it, and to be able to spread harmful lies without any kind of responsability is wrong and immoral.

[@mirali3405]

The media in US is owned and controlled by rich and powerful people. It serves special interest groups. Freedom of press and objectivity are gone. I don’t watch CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC anymore. Their integrity is no longer there.

[@muddin4950]

You are making history for justice and freedom for humanity.

[@magcarta]

great interview.

[@ThinkingCritical-oh8dc]

Great content ❤

[@numaanmohamood4712]

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

[@BeverlyBurnette-ll2gl]

Luv this professor he is so cool🎉

[@fiddleboy2]

Jill Stein!

[@semyonfridman7443]

As a Jew I declare this professor antisemitic!

[@svemory]

Ludicrous. As a Jew who was living in Jerusalem when a Bibi Boy assassinated Yitzak Rabin, I declare this professor prescient and affirm the obscenity of the Netanyahu regime and - YES - genocidal policies. I suggest you read Martin Buber's A Land of Two Peoples. This is the end result he warned against. I also work next door to Columbia, what he says about Campus is correct, and as an alum, myself, am extremely proud of these kids.

[@patricksweeney6334]

@@svemory "As a Jew I declare this professor antisemitic!" "Ludicrous." Hopefully... @seymonfridman7443's comment was said ironically, rather than being a sincere expression.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

As a Jew, I consider him a brilliant and courageous Jewish voice against genocide.

[@anwarabdeen94]

Is siding with oppressed innocent civilians antisemitic? !!!! Is criticizing the Genocide in Gaza antisemitic?!!! If the answer to these two questions is yes , then I love to be antisemitic . Be reasonable for God's sake.

[@SparkyHomeSales]

What about your incompetence Mr. Robbins?? There is a line crossed between freedom of speech and speech showing a lack of critical thinking. Maybe you should go back to school!!

[@mouksb2000]

Great conversation✨️ Shoukran☪️🤲

[@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.