Thank you Celeste! Movie attendance in SB is a barometer of the godless and demonic forces dominant in our lovely city. The lack of attendance at the October 8 movie would fit perfectly with the fact that the other day, there were only 4 of us in the theater to see The Last Supper movie debut.
We should remember what happened to Lot as the consequences of his choice to live in an accomodate the messed up values of his lovely city played out. If you don’t know what city or who Lot was, search under “ pillar of salt”
How can you possibly be an MD and write such shockingly evil and humanless comments? You are claiming that the low attendance of a movie applauding zionism and genocide is a result of "godless and demonic forces"? How could you have taken an oath to do no harm, yet be okay with genocide, and worse, condemn those as "godless and demonic" who are NOT okay with it.
The only genocide in the documentary was the savagery inflicted by Hamas against innocents on October 7, 2023. The remainder of the film was the world's twisted response immediately after -- like yours here, L. Angel.
"only"? No...that's not true. See if you can think of others who are being killed on a daily basis. Hint: Who are Netanyahu and trump planning on kicking out of their homes? The slaughter of these people is unconscionable...just like Hamas' attack on Israel.
Of course it was. So the question is, why are you ordering people on this page to go see it when it doesn't feature the 50,000+ Palestinians murdered, and churches and hospitals destroyed? How is my response here "twisted"? "Godless and demonic" are the people SUPPORTING genocide and zionism, not those who oppose them!
Please learn how to read. I didn't "order" anybody to do anything. What a goofy thing to claim. I did "encourage" folks to see the film -- as I encourage you, L. Angel. Again, an important point the filmmaker stresses throughout: From hours after the October 7 slaughter, the focus shifted to Palestinians and well before Israel fired a single shot. It was that fast, the vicious rhetoric hurled against Israel and against Jews everywhere, including here. Your own hateful rhetoric validates the film's point. Now, get a life.
It's shocking to think you were actually a professor. Did you talk to your students like this? Are you jealous of my moral compass because you lack one? Defending people from mass slaughter isn't 'hateful rhetoric' you crazy woman. How can you be so dishonest?
Thank you for this review and commentary. We’re waiting for it to show near us. Words fail but if “Black Lives Matter” here in the U.S. then why don’t others’ lives? A wise friend in Santa Barbara once clued me in on the Red-Green Axis. Look it up. It’s happening on our campuses right under our noses. 👃
For those who wonder how can this happen here, I suggest you begin looking at the ethnic study curriculums and departments in CA schools and universities. Look at the curriculums, professors and staff of DEI departments. Think about the implications of Critical race theory, your kids and their teachers are being groomed to be receptive if not advocate for policies and actions such as played out last spring on campus.
Wow...straight out of Project 2025. I prefer DEI over DUI Pete Hegseth anyday. And CRT sure is a boogy man to the MAGA crowd. I wonder why? Is it because donOLD has admitted he LOVES the uneducated? Whenever I read a post that discusses kids being GROOMED, I just shake my head.
Thank you for writing. What astounded me was the almost instant response of the many schools to the October 7th barbarian attacks: coincidence? I think not; the flags and posters appeared the next day on campuses. The racial hypocrisy is very discouraging after the $millions obviously wasted on our country.
To paraphrase Louise Hay: Anger breeds Resentment which leads to Blame which results in Punishment.
It's a vicious cycle. In the Mid East it appears regularly since about 3200 years ago when the Jews found the 'promised land'. (war after war after war, etc)
What if the Celts or Gauls or whatever the inhabitants of England, Wales, Ireland were called continued to Resent the invasion of Saxons and Danes and others about 1200 years ago?
Instead, about 400 years after the invasion of Britain, people began to generally figure out how to get along with the different ethic groups and broke down Tribalism.
Well, good for them!
Meanwhile, in the rest of world, the Malays don't like the Thais who don't like the Cambodians, for example. Or how about Czechoslovakia? They separated into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Just couldn't get along; I guess on tribal grounds.
And China? For the past 2250 years the disliked ethnicities have been moved westward toward the mountains.
Why can't we all get along? Well.....anger breeds resentment, etc.
October 7th was a day of horrific and disgusting slaughter in which 1,139 people died and more than 200 were taken captive. What followed over the next 16 months, and continues to this day, was the complete destruction of Gaza's infrastructure and the slaughter of over 50,000 people and the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. After viewing "October 8th" you should go see the Academy Award nominated film "No Other Land." With the likes of Hamas and Netanyahu in charge, this violence will only continue.
Your comment reinforces the film's message: the corpses were not yet buried when "spontaneous" demonstrations erupted on campuses and in the streets in support of the Palestinians and denouncing (in vile language and actions) Israel and all Jews.
What is wrong with supporting the Palestinians after what has been done to them with our money? You are one sick woman! Where is your order for people to go see No Other Land?
Angel...there is nothing wrong with supporting a population that has been bombed out of existence and is about to be shuttled out of town so BenedictDonald can erect his huge golden statue of HIMSELF. Narcissistic Puke is what he is. Now Hamas, as far as I'm concerned, can take a flying F***
When you say "Palestinians" are you referring to Hamas? I am not some radical and I support the Palestinians AND the Israelis. I support the Israelis for what I hope are obvious reasons and I support the Palestinians in the wake of what our demented president has broadcasted he wants to do with their home land including getting rid of the Palestinians from their homes and erecting a gold statue of his sick, twisted, narcissistic, treasonous self. I can't wait to see donOLD's new casinos and TesleR plants.
SS: thousands of years of unrest; millions dead, tortured, traumatized. Violence in the Middle East will continue until when?
Until all well funded, highly organized terrorist groups are eradicated? Until all Jews annihilated or relocated to where?
Where can safety and peace be assured to millions of people who simply seek calm? Is there a solution when I see youngsters 5-12 throwing rocks and worse at journalists and tourists, trained to hate, trained to destroy, torture and kill? How do the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, Hezbollah, …, retain power without the active support of followers?
I agree there are two sides to every conflict. As the author Celeste notes in the documentary, it’s impactful to view the Middle Eastern map showing how many Jews have been eliminated from each Middle Eastern Country.
Closer to home, Sheryl Sandberg asks her walking friend something like— ‘if needed, would you hide me?’ Her friend oblivious like most Americans, or perhaps in denial.
Please take the time to watch this 30 minute backstory documentary on the film, "Gentleman's Agreement." And then get ahold of the movie. You will discover that little has changed since the film's 1947 release. The film won 3 Oscars and despite the fact that considerable pressure had been exerted to prevent its making: Best Picture (Daryl Zanuck), Director (Elia Kazan), and Supporting Actress (Celeste Holme, for whom I was named). Consider, too, that "Gentleman's Agreement" was released two years after the death camps were exposed and while the Nuremburg trials were ongoing. Actually, anti-Semitism is even worse today.
Qatar allegedly, invested millions if not billions on college campuses, created this loathsome narrative. How did they create this groundwork by stealth?
November 1 is a typographical error. We were in haste to publish the article so that folks could get to the theatres to watch "October 8." I hope you will. But you deflect again, Nancy, as you often do. The film is not about Donald Trump, his Administration, or the GOP. It's about Jews and the overt rise in anti-Semitism. The celebration of anti-Semitism on our campuses, in the streets, and through the Press. And, our non-response collectively and individually.
The events of October 7th were reprehensible, disgusting and unacceptable. Those Hamas criminals responsible for these outrageous atrocities must be held accountable by way of military annihilation.
Many questions yet remain regarding college demonstrations:
How is it college protesters seem to have been tipped off the day before (10/6) the attacks, calling for a “Day of Protest.”
Who is responsible for funding these criminal acts on our college campuses?
Why have college administrators been unwilling to denounce violence associated with Palestinian groups on our campuses?
What role has Hamas played in college demonstrations?
Has any public funds, such as USAID been used in any way to support college “Free Palestine” demonstrations?
Has any Public Unions assisted in any way these radical groups?
Has any local officials aided in any way, these radical groups?
Time for law enforcement to ask these and other questions.
Why are MANY protesting students Jewish themselves, in support of Hamas?
Why is the vast MAJORITY of American Jewry hostile and antagonistic towards our President and Christians in general, who have overwhelmingly supported the state and people of Israel?
Why is the American press, specifically, Cooper Anderson, Wolf Blitzer, Dana Bash, Jake Tapper, Rachel Maddow, Jeffrey Goldberg, Trudy Rubin (all Jews) continually spew divisive, hateful, vile rhetoric towards ALL Republicans and Conservatives in general?
Sweet mustard loving Jesus you have to be kidding. There are hardly any actual republicans anymore...only the MAGAT cult which deserves all the disgust from the media and then some. These people are serial liars and detestable human beings.
Can I assume you think FOX is just so trustworthy even after they had to hand over HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dollars for their admitted egregious election lies where they defamed Dominion and SmartMatic? I can't wait for the SmartMatic case to go to court because they are asking for 1.5 Billion dollars from the FOX lie machine. And since it is exactly like the Dominion case, trump and his sycophants don't stand a chance.
See........I don't like dictators, election deniers, Putin lovers, Orban lovers, chaos lovers, democracy haters, minority haters, insurrectionist lovers, constitution busting, demented, leaders in our nation. I certainly don't need an absurd bunch of unqualified, biased, mental midgets in the U.S. cabinet.
Tell me...what did you think when trump pardoned 1600 low life felons who were trump-incited to raid our Capitol where they tried to hang Mike Pence, murder Nancy Pelosi, injure of kill as many cops as was necessary to gain entrance into the voting arena, steal an election won by JOE BIDEN and LOST by Donald J Trump by a lot, cause as much damage as possible (sorta like BLM did in that awful demonstration), and smear their feces all over the walls of the halls of Congress. Donald agreed with his MAGAT buddies that these people were simply "patriotic tourists engaging in civil legitimate discourse". Trump considered these felons HOSTAGES who were worthy of PARDONS despite how they hit cops over the heads with fire extinguishers. Tell me...did you consider Jan 6th a "Love Fest" carried out by "true patriots"? Did you think the violent felons deserved pardons? (Yah yah yah...I know...Hunter Biden got a pardon. Big deal. He wasn't an insurrectionist trying to kill cops, rather he (gasp!) lied about being a drug user and didn't pay some taxes. Oh and what about Hunter's laptop? Well I say what about the incredibly stupid security leak done by the trump's VP and DUI Hegseth where the leak could easily have put people in danger.
Ooops...dinner time. I could actually write a novel all about the tens of thousands of lies trump has told and the thousands more lies told my his press secretary and his cabinet and anybody who touches that vile, Putin-Loving, POS.
Holy shit Harv, the “mustard” has come off your hotdog. Why do you suppose those idiots on J6 were unarmed if they had mass murder in mind? Besides, which murder(s) are you talking about? Oh ya, Bro shooting unarmed woman coming through a window.
Suggest you consider a Cymbalta chaser with your dinner?
Well I appreciate you admitting that they were IDIOTS so let me go from there. These idiots were NOT at all UNarmed as you say. So what you are doing is lying like the MangyMAGATman you put in office to screw our retirement accounts, increase inflation, screw our allies, love our enemies, NOT lower our GROWsirEEE bills (what a cool word, simple and old fashioned, but very cool. When I think of bacon and milk I think of that interesting word GROWsirEEEEz duhhhhhhhh), lower our standing in the world, lie incessantly, and fire honest, hard working people all while giving TesleR commercials on the White House lawn and demanding perfectly legitimate judges be impeached. What an effing moron....the judicial system doesn't impeach a judge because he rules against you DUHHHHHHHH! But I digress...
First of all let me point out another one of your lies. I never said they were out to commit MASS murder. They were out to hang Mike Pence and murder Nancy Pelosi is what I said...and to then go to the voting arena and simply STEAL an election by FORCEFULLY stopping the legal counting of legal ballots. Ok we have that all cleared up so now I can get into your NO weapons lie.
These assholes used fire extinguishers to bash the cops over their heads, they used flag poles that they tapered off at the ends to make spears, they used bear spray to blind the police, they used bats to hit cops with. But my story isn't nearly as good as ChatGPT's scouring of the internet. Listen to what weapons were found and then you should be so pretty god damned embarrassed about your absurd lie concerning what these asshole brought into the Capitol:
ChatGPT says: "Yes, individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol were armed with various weapons, including firearms. Court documents and news reports indicate that several rioters carried guns, knives, axes, chemical sprays, and other dangerous items. For instance, a review by CBS News found that multiple defendants were charged with carrying firearms on Capitol grounds, with some pleading guilty and acknowledging their misconduct. Additionally, at least nine individuals were arrested on weapons charges, highlighting the presence of firearms among the rioters. Furthermore, some participants employed tactics and gear similar to law enforcement, including body armor and two-way radio headsets, indicating a level of preparedness for confrontation. These findings CONTRADICT claims that the attack was unarmed and underscore the serious nature of the events that transpired at the Capitol." HOW CAN YOU EVEN begin to think there were NO weapons?? My god...did you ever bother to read up about this terrible "Love Fest" conducted by "Patriots" and "Heroes"?
Anyway I thank you ChatGPT, for your honesty and....as you can see, Chat, my friend LT did no research whatsoever which is consistent with the undereducated people that BenedictDonald so loves and cherishes. I wonder why someone would tell such an obvious lie and think I would let him get away with it?
Look...I do not let tRUMP get away with any lies. I publish his lies often and then prove they are lies beyond ANY doubt (videos are usually the best evidence against his disgusting lies). I thoroughly debunk his lies all the time. LT, let me know if you want me to show you some of the 30,000 lies he told as president from 2016 until 2021 and the TENS of THOUSANDS of lies he has told since then. I'm always happy to oblige a misguided trump loving sycophant.
Oh yah...and BRO....dude.....sup big boy? Yah, bro, about killing an obnoxious person who had trespassed onto Capitol grounds along with hundreds of other screaming, insane protesters with blood in their eyes... with weapons and pure hatred brought about by trump's earlier lies when he incited this angry mob of assholes. Yes...that cop was FULLY exonerated and the shooting was determined to be just so you can jump back on that dumb claim. Why was that trump-loving moron even trying to get into the Capitol where Zillions of congressmen were running for their lives? Have you ever heard of taking down a threat? Well she was a clear threat OTHERWISE THE COP would NOT HAVE SHOT HER...do you get it? And I notice you care so much for this TRESPASSING bitch (and by many accounts she was a bitch), but don't say a word about the crushed cop who died the next day nor do I hear you saying one bloody word about the 4 cops who committed suicide shortly after the INSURRECTION (or RIOT... if INSURRECTION offends you like it does many MAGATS). I'm sure you think it is just coincidence that these officers were trampled and gouged and then committed suicide which had nothing to do with their beatings and disillusionment concerning disgusting people doing their evil shit all the while leaving their feces all over the walls of the halls of Congress on their way out the door.
Look, your mistake is that you are dealing with someone who has done a shitload of research and quite frankly...you haven't...and so you are actually in way over your head here LT.
Congratulations Becker, you seem to have done your homework…and did so without dropping the “F” bomb!
However, your research appears to be about as wobbly as Joe Biden’s brain! Sure, as any well versed researcher (such as yourself) should know, anytime you see qualifiers such as “no clear evidence,” “no publicly verified evidence,” “some protests may cross the line,” “complex and sensitive issue,” one is suspect of the undeniable data.
The facts are crystal clear, MANY students, activists and foreign agitators are involved in CRIMINAL activities. Period, end of story. The ongoing investigations by the FBI, DOJ, ATF and others will bear this out.
Fear not, the hammer will drop soon and in short order as to who, what, where and how. Specifically, WHO is funding this criminal activity. Similarly, WHO is behind the DOMESTIC TERRORISTS burning down Tesla dealerships?
I for one denounce any and all violence in order for political change…do YOU, Becker?
Here are the final questions from LT (the last 3 combined)
Question 5,6, and 7 answered by ChatGPT:
Has any public funds, such as USAID been used in any way to support college “Free Palestine” demonstrations?
Has any Public Unions assisted in any way these radical groups?
Has any local officials aided in any way, these radical groups?
ChatGPT answered:
Addressing your three-part question:
1. Has any public funding, such as USAID, been used to support college "Free Palestine" demonstrations?
There is no evidence that public funds, including those from USAID, have been directly used to support pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses. USAID primarily focuses on international development and humanitarian assistance abroad, particularly in regions like the West Bank and Gaza. For instance, since 2021, USAID has invested over $600 million in economic support funding for the Palestinian people, aimed at fostering economic development and humanitarian relief in those areas.
While USAID's funding is directed internationally, there have been concerns about its allocation. A recent report questioned a $3 million grant to a Palestinian rapper accused of producing anti-Israel content. However, this instance pertains to overseas activities and does not indicate any domestic funding of campus demonstrations.
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2. Have any public unions assisted these radical groups?
Yes, several labor unions have expressed support for pro-Palestinian student protesters:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU): The SEIU, representing approximately 2 million workers, has stood in solidarity with students, faculty, and staff exercising their right to protest.
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United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 4811: Representing academic workers across the University of California system, this union filed unfair labor practice charges against the university system and held a strike authorization vote in response to the administration's handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
Professional Staff Congress (PSC): The union representing professors at the City University of New York (CUNY) narrowly approved a resolution supporting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
These actions indicate that certain public unions have provided organizational and moral support to pro-Palestinian movements on college campuses.
3. Have any local officials aided these radical groups?
There is no clear evidence that local officials have directly supported pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses. In some instances, local authorities have taken actions perceived as opposing these movements. For example, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York ordered the removal of a job listing for a Palestinian Studies professorship at Hunter College, citing concerns over controversial language. Additionally, the Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal funding from universities that allow "illegal protests," indicating a stance against such campus activities.
While some local officials have engaged with the issue, their involvement has often been in the form of regulation or suppression rather than support for pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations.
Has Hamas played any role in college demonstrations?
ChatGPT said:
There is no publicly verified evidence that Hamas has directly organized or coordinated college demonstrations in the United States.
However, some pro-Palestinian student groups, such as Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), have been accused by critics and in legal filings of promoting rhetoric that aligns with Hamas or glorifies its actions. In a recent lawsuit filed by families of Hamas hostages, it was alleged that certain campus groups had prior knowledge of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack—but these claims have NOT been proven in court.
Hamas is a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, and providing material support to it is illegal under U.S. federal law. If any student organization were found to have direct ties to Hamas or to be coordinating with it, that would constitute a SERIOUS federal offense.
As of now:
No U.S. student organization has been legally proven to have direct ties to Hamas.
Most college demonstrations are organized independently by students and U.S.-based advocacy groups protected under the First Amendment
Have college administrators been unwilling to denounce violence associated with Palestinian groups on our campuses and if so, why?
ChatGPT said:
Yes, many college administrators have been criticized—by both political leaders and segments of the public—for being slow or reluctant to clearly denounce violence or explicitly condemn actions associated with Palestinian groups or slogans perceived as hateful on campuses.
🧭 What's Actually Happening?
🏫 Some universities have condemned violence—but in general terms
Many college leaders have issued broad statements condemning antisemitism, Islamophobia, and violence in general, often without naming specific groups or slogans.
Critics say this “both-sides” approach can feel evasive, especially when violent or antisemitic rhetoric is present.
🗣️ Congressional Hearings Highlighted Hesitation
In late 2023, several university presidents (including from Harvard, UPenn, and MIT) were grilled during congressional hearings over their failure to clearly say whether calls for the genocide of Jews would violate campus conduct policies.
Their legalistic or vague answers led to national backlash.
Some were later forced to resign after the uproar, such as UPenn's Liz Magill and Harvard's Claudine Gay.
🤔 Why the Hesitation?
Here are some reasons:
1. Free Speech Concerns
U.S. universities are legally bound to uphold free speech rights, even when the speech is offensive or controversial.
Denouncing specific speech or groups could raise First Amendment issues and possibly expose the university to lawsuits.
2. Fear of Appearing Biased
Universities try to appear neutral in political conflicts.
Administrators fear backlash from students, faculty, or donors if they take sides—especially in the Israel-Palestine debate, which is highly polarizing.
3. Campus Tensions
Administrators may fear that strong condemnations could inflame tensions or escalate protests, leading to more conflict or violence on campus.
4. Pressure from Donors and Politicians
Universities are also under pressure from both sides:
Pro-Israel donors and advocacy groups pushing for firmer condemnations of antisemitism.
Pro-Palestinian students and faculty pushing for protection of anti-Israel speech under free expression policies.
📍Bottom Line
Yes, many college leaders have been reluctant or cautious in denouncing violence or inflammatory rhetoric connected with Palestinian advocacy groups.
Their reasons include legal concerns, fear of backlash, desire for neutrality, and campus climate management.
This approach has drawn strong criticism, especially from Jewish groups, political leaders, and some alumni.
So this is what ChatGPT had to say about LT's question #3
"Would you consider the pro-Palestinian protests held on college campuses to be criminal in nature and if so...who is responsible for funding these criminal acts on our college campuses?"
ChatGPT said:
That's a complex and sensitive issue. Here's a careful breakdown of how it's generally understood in legal and policy terms:
First part of the question: "Were the Pro-Palestinian College Protests Criminal?
ChatGPT says: Not necessarily. Most of the pro-Palestinian protests held on college campuses—like most political demonstrations—are protected under the First Amendment in the U.S., which guarantees freedom of speech and assembly. Expressing support for a political cause, even a controversial one, is not illegal.
However, some protests may cross the line into criminal behavior if they involve:
Vandalism or property destruction
Assault or harassment of individuals
Trespassing, such as occupying buildings without permission
Intimidation or threats
When that happens, individuals involved in such actions can be arrested and charged, but that does not make the protest itself inherently criminal.
Second part of the question: "Who Funds These Campus Protests?"
Most student groups are funded through a mix of:
Student activity fees collected from tuition
Donations or grants from advocacy organizations or private individuals
University support (space, security, etc.)
Some of the groups involved in pro-Palestinian activism, such as Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) or Jewish Voice for Peace, have received support or training from larger non-profits like:
American Muslims for Palestine and
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights
These organizations are legally registered in the U.S. and are not considered illegal. However, some politicians and advocacy groups have called for investigations into their funding sources and affiliations, especially if there are claims (as in the Columbia lawsuit) of ties to or support for terrorist organizations like Hamas. But no conclusive EVIDENCE has been made public proving that any U.S.-based student organization knowingly coordinated with terrorists.
So this is ChatGPT's perspective on LT's second question.
Did college pro-palestinian protesters seem to have been tipped off the day before the attacks on October 6th, calling for a “Day of Protest.”
ChatGPT said:
There is no evidence to suggest that college pro-Palestinian protesters were tipped off about the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. ChatGPT goes on to add that the protests held on October 6, 2024, marked the first anniversary of the attacks and were part of planned commemorations.
ChatGPT then added...However, a recent lawsuit filed by families of Hamas hostages ALLEGES that certain pro-Palestinian organizations, including Columbia University's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), had prior knowledge of the October 7, 2023, attacks. It's important to note that these allegations are part of ongoing legal proceedings and have not been proven in court. The organizations involved have denied having prior knowledge of the attacks, asserting that their activities are expressions of free speech.
So that gives some background to question number one from LT
Jesus...here we go again. Do you really want me to embarrass you again, LT, like I did in the thread below? Let me know as I am glad to educate the MAGAT cult whenever they ask.
LT: The documentary October 8, addresses 2 of your 3 questions.
1) Why are MANY protesting students Jewish themselves, in support of Hamas?
Jewish Voice for Peace is the largest organization of “Jewish themselves, in support of Hamas”. They’re against the US funding Israel’s war. They’re “fighting for divestment from Israeli genocide and apartheid”, to “advance a Judaism aligning with our spiritual and moral commitments”.
2) Why is the vast MAJORITY of American Jewry hostile and antagonistic towards our President and Christians in general, who have overwhelmingly supported the state and people of Israel?
PEW reports 42%. Not all Christians or Catholics are alike; not are Jews. “why do so many Jewish groups and voters abhor their Christian evangelical allies? To answer that question carefully, we would need data that distinguish among Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and secular Jews.”
Why Don’t Jews Like the Christians Who Like Them? | City Journal
3) Why is the American press, specifically, Cooper Anderson, Wolf Blitzer, Dana Bash, Jake Tapper, Rachel Maddow, Jeffrey Goldberg, Trudy Rubin (all Jews) continually spew divisive, hateful, vile rhetoric towards ALL Republicans and Conservatives in general?
I read this story of Discrimination and Hatred titled "ON FILM
October 8th by Celeste Barber, UC, Santa Barbara Alumnus 1982"
I have a supporting title of "Hatred & Violence Against Anyone
Especially the Jews Has No-Place-In-America"
I quote from Ms. Barber's article as follows > "The October 7, 2023
attack was yet another attempt to rid the world of Jews." AND
"There are heroes presented in the documentary, noteworthy, the UCSB Student Body President, --Tessa Veksler--. Remember her name. Upon hearing the news of the October 7 attacks, Tessa went on Social Media and made a statement condemning the attack and expressing grief as a -----young Jewish woman--" AND "Within minutes, the hate postings flooded in, including death threats" AND "Veksler family back story. In Tessa’s interview, we learn that her parents were refugees from Russia, arriving in the United States with their young son. So ingrained were their memories of Russian anti-Semitism – the notorious word, Pogrom ..."
Like Tessa Vekler, X weblink here https://tinyurl.com/39brkhav, another young Russian Women, a Jew, let's call her Julia, came into Santa Barbara in 2014 from Russia. Julia's Jewish Bra Babushka (Great Russian Granny) had 8 sons and a husband who all went off to fight in the Great War, WWII. All 9 brave Jewish Russian family members were killed. There were over 25 Million Russian's Killed in the Great War by the Nazis many of them Jews. Babushka help raise Julia in the Jewish Tradition & to Never Forget.
Like Tessa a brave Russian Jew, Julia would investigate the Corruption in Santa Barbara and later targeted with Hatred by the Santa Barbara So-Called-Leaders. It is Julia's name that is the sole signature on her Letter to the Attorney General of the United States, William Pelham Barr, detailing Crimes, including Crimes of Hate against the Santa Barbara Community and it's Citizens.
You Now Know the Rest of the Disturbing Story as in Paul Harvey
Celeste-Thank you for writing this. So important for people to see this film.
Thank you Celeste! Movie attendance in SB is a barometer of the godless and demonic forces dominant in our lovely city. The lack of attendance at the October 8 movie would fit perfectly with the fact that the other day, there were only 4 of us in the theater to see The Last Supper movie debut.
We should remember what happened to Lot as the consequences of his choice to live in an accomodate the messed up values of his lovely city played out. If you don’t know what city or who Lot was, search under “ pillar of salt”
How can you possibly be an MD and write such shockingly evil and humanless comments? You are claiming that the low attendance of a movie applauding zionism and genocide is a result of "godless and demonic forces"? How could you have taken an oath to do no harm, yet be okay with genocide, and worse, condemn those as "godless and demonic" who are NOT okay with it.
The only genocide in the documentary was the savagery inflicted by Hamas against innocents on October 7, 2023. The remainder of the film was the world's twisted response immediately after -- like yours here, L. Angel.
"only"? No...that's not true. See if you can think of others who are being killed on a daily basis. Hint: Who are Netanyahu and trump planning on kicking out of their homes? The slaughter of these people is unconscionable...just like Hamas' attack on Israel.
Of course it was. So the question is, why are you ordering people on this page to go see it when it doesn't feature the 50,000+ Palestinians murdered, and churches and hospitals destroyed? How is my response here "twisted"? "Godless and demonic" are the people SUPPORTING genocide and zionism, not those who oppose them!
Please learn how to read. I didn't "order" anybody to do anything. What a goofy thing to claim. I did "encourage" folks to see the film -- as I encourage you, L. Angel. Again, an important point the filmmaker stresses throughout: From hours after the October 7 slaughter, the focus shifted to Palestinians and well before Israel fired a single shot. It was that fast, the vicious rhetoric hurled against Israel and against Jews everywhere, including here. Your own hateful rhetoric validates the film's point. Now, get a life.
It's shocking to think you were actually a professor. Did you talk to your students like this? Are you jealous of my moral compass because you lack one? Defending people from mass slaughter isn't 'hateful rhetoric' you crazy woman. How can you be so dishonest?
Shame on our country and our leaders. This should never happen anywhere but in America???
Actually, anti-Semitism is happening globally. The UN. Red Cross. . . .
Thank you for this review and commentary. We’re waiting for it to show near us. Words fail but if “Black Lives Matter” here in the U.S. then why don’t others’ lives? A wise friend in Santa Barbara once clued me in on the Red-Green Axis. Look it up. It’s happening on our campuses right under our noses. 👃
SB Native "We’re waiting for it to show near us." That SHOW has been playing out before
your very eyes by the SB So-Called-Leaders over the last 10 years.
For those who wonder how can this happen here, I suggest you begin looking at the ethnic study curriculums and departments in CA schools and universities. Look at the curriculums, professors and staff of DEI departments. Think about the implications of Critical race theory, your kids and their teachers are being groomed to be receptive if not advocate for policies and actions such as played out last spring on campus.
Critical Race Theory = Tribalism IMHO
Wow...straight out of Project 2025. I prefer DEI over DUI Pete Hegseth anyday. And CRT sure is a boogy man to the MAGA crowd. I wonder why? Is it because donOLD has admitted he LOVES the uneducated? Whenever I read a post that discusses kids being GROOMED, I just shake my head.
Thank you for writing. What astounded me was the almost instant response of the many schools to the October 7th barbarian attacks: coincidence? I think not; the flags and posters appeared the next day on campuses. The racial hypocrisy is very discouraging after the $millions obviously wasted on our country.
Somehow this reminds me of Germany Munich Dacau.
After the concentration camp was
Opened. The US Army forced the local German inhabitants to come to the camp to see what their country had done.
They were exposed to the reality of hate.
They were made to carry the dead.
They were forced to view what they chose to ignore.
To paraphrase Louise Hay: Anger breeds Resentment which leads to Blame which results in Punishment.
It's a vicious cycle. In the Mid East it appears regularly since about 3200 years ago when the Jews found the 'promised land'. (war after war after war, etc)
What if the Celts or Gauls or whatever the inhabitants of England, Wales, Ireland were called continued to Resent the invasion of Saxons and Danes and others about 1200 years ago?
Instead, about 400 years after the invasion of Britain, people began to generally figure out how to get along with the different ethic groups and broke down Tribalism.
Well, good for them!
Meanwhile, in the rest of world, the Malays don't like the Thais who don't like the Cambodians, for example. Or how about Czechoslovakia? They separated into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Just couldn't get along; I guess on tribal grounds.
And China? For the past 2250 years the disliked ethnicities have been moved westward toward the mountains.
Why can't we all get along? Well.....anger breeds resentment, etc.
Outstanding post Peter. It’s all cyclic about power, land, learning to somehow get along … especially when some are trained to hate.
October 7th was a day of horrific and disgusting slaughter in which 1,139 people died and more than 200 were taken captive. What followed over the next 16 months, and continues to this day, was the complete destruction of Gaza's infrastructure and the slaughter of over 50,000 people and the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. After viewing "October 8th" you should go see the Academy Award nominated film "No Other Land." With the likes of Hamas and Netanyahu in charge, this violence will only continue.
Your comment reinforces the film's message: the corpses were not yet buried when "spontaneous" demonstrations erupted on campuses and in the streets in support of the Palestinians and denouncing (in vile language and actions) Israel and all Jews.
What is wrong with supporting the Palestinians after what has been done to them with our money? You are one sick woman! Where is your order for people to go see No Other Land?
Angel...there is nothing wrong with supporting a population that has been bombed out of existence and is about to be shuttled out of town so BenedictDonald can erect his huge golden statue of HIMSELF. Narcissistic Puke is what he is. Now Hamas, as far as I'm concerned, can take a flying F***
When you say "Palestinians" are you referring to Hamas? I am not some radical and I support the Palestinians AND the Israelis. I support the Israelis for what I hope are obvious reasons and I support the Palestinians in the wake of what our demented president has broadcasted he wants to do with their home land including getting rid of the Palestinians from their homes and erecting a gold statue of his sick, twisted, narcissistic, treasonous self. I can't wait to see donOLD's new casinos and TesleR plants.
SS: thousands of years of unrest; millions dead, tortured, traumatized. Violence in the Middle East will continue until when?
Until all well funded, highly organized terrorist groups are eradicated? Until all Jews annihilated or relocated to where?
Where can safety and peace be assured to millions of people who simply seek calm? Is there a solution when I see youngsters 5-12 throwing rocks and worse at journalists and tourists, trained to hate, trained to destroy, torture and kill? How do the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, Hezbollah, …, retain power without the active support of followers?
I agree there are two sides to every conflict. As the author Celeste notes in the documentary, it’s impactful to view the Middle Eastern map showing how many Jews have been eliminated from each Middle Eastern Country.
Closer to home, Sheryl Sandberg asks her walking friend something like— ‘if needed, would you hide me?’ Her friend oblivious like most Americans, or perhaps in denial.
Thanks Celeste. Jerry
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Gentleman%27s+Agreement&mid=D68DED319B3F1169ED82D68DED319B3F1169ED82&view=detail&mcid=280D30EEA714473095FB279C7F9FCA2F&FORM=VIRE&PC=APPL
Please take the time to watch this 30 minute backstory documentary on the film, "Gentleman's Agreement." And then get ahold of the movie. You will discover that little has changed since the film's 1947 release. The film won 3 Oscars and despite the fact that considerable pressure had been exerted to prevent its making: Best Picture (Daryl Zanuck), Director (Elia Kazan), and Supporting Actress (Celeste Holme, for whom I was named). Consider, too, that "Gentleman's Agreement" was released two years after the death camps were exposed and while the Nuremburg trials were ongoing. Actually, anti-Semitism is even worse today.
Qatar allegedly, invested millions if not billions on college campuses, created this loathsome narrative. How did they create this groundwork by stealth?
Thank you, Celeste, I wish to see the movie October 8.
November 1 is a typographical error. We were in haste to publish the article so that folks could get to the theatres to watch "October 8." I hope you will. But you deflect again, Nancy, as you often do. The film is not about Donald Trump, his Administration, or the GOP. It's about Jews and the overt rise in anti-Semitism. The celebration of anti-Semitism on our campuses, in the streets, and through the Press. And, our non-response collectively and individually.
Error was during layout and has been corrected. Apologies to the author and readers.
The events of October 7th were reprehensible, disgusting and unacceptable. Those Hamas criminals responsible for these outrageous atrocities must be held accountable by way of military annihilation.
Many questions yet remain regarding college demonstrations:
How is it college protesters seem to have been tipped off the day before (10/6) the attacks, calling for a “Day of Protest.”
Who is responsible for funding these criminal acts on our college campuses?
Why have college administrators been unwilling to denounce violence associated with Palestinian groups on our campuses?
What role has Hamas played in college demonstrations?
Has any public funds, such as USAID been used in any way to support college “Free Palestine” demonstrations?
Has any Public Unions assisted in any way these radical groups?
Has any local officials aided in any way, these radical groups?
Time for law enforcement to ask these and other questions.
LT as you know there is a LOOK-A-LIKE New "MK ULTRA"
funded by you Quess what with it's tentacles thru-out the US.
Is there anyway you could translate your post Howard...I'm not sure what you are saying. In particular.....what does....
"funded by you Quess what with it's tentacles thru-out the US." even mean?
Perhaps a heads up as to what you mean by "Quess" and "it's" would help.
I really hate to be the grammar police but "thru-out" is actually spelled throughout...
So if you translate, I will be happy to respond. Afterall, didn't trump make English the official language of the United States?
Hello Harvey D Becker you can learn or view MK Ultra Here>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA6eBKvph_Y&ab_channel=JREClips
Ok thanks...but what does "Quess" mean in the following sentence?
"funded by you Quess what with it's tentacles thru-out the US."
LT answers to many of your questions are in the documentary October 8.
Corollary to my earlier questions:
Why are MANY protesting students Jewish themselves, in support of Hamas?
Why is the vast MAJORITY of American Jewry hostile and antagonistic towards our President and Christians in general, who have overwhelmingly supported the state and people of Israel?
Why is the American press, specifically, Cooper Anderson, Wolf Blitzer, Dana Bash, Jake Tapper, Rachel Maddow, Jeffrey Goldberg, Trudy Rubin (all Jews) continually spew divisive, hateful, vile rhetoric towards ALL Republicans and Conservatives in general?
Why ask why?
Sweet mustard loving Jesus you have to be kidding. There are hardly any actual republicans anymore...only the MAGAT cult which deserves all the disgust from the media and then some. These people are serial liars and detestable human beings.
Can I assume you think FOX is just so trustworthy even after they had to hand over HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dollars for their admitted egregious election lies where they defamed Dominion and SmartMatic? I can't wait for the SmartMatic case to go to court because they are asking for 1.5 Billion dollars from the FOX lie machine. And since it is exactly like the Dominion case, trump and his sycophants don't stand a chance.
See........I don't like dictators, election deniers, Putin lovers, Orban lovers, chaos lovers, democracy haters, minority haters, insurrectionist lovers, constitution busting, demented, leaders in our nation. I certainly don't need an absurd bunch of unqualified, biased, mental midgets in the U.S. cabinet.
Tell me...what did you think when trump pardoned 1600 low life felons who were trump-incited to raid our Capitol where they tried to hang Mike Pence, murder Nancy Pelosi, injure of kill as many cops as was necessary to gain entrance into the voting arena, steal an election won by JOE BIDEN and LOST by Donald J Trump by a lot, cause as much damage as possible (sorta like BLM did in that awful demonstration), and smear their feces all over the walls of the halls of Congress. Donald agreed with his MAGAT buddies that these people were simply "patriotic tourists engaging in civil legitimate discourse". Trump considered these felons HOSTAGES who were worthy of PARDONS despite how they hit cops over the heads with fire extinguishers. Tell me...did you consider Jan 6th a "Love Fest" carried out by "true patriots"? Did you think the violent felons deserved pardons? (Yah yah yah...I know...Hunter Biden got a pardon. Big deal. He wasn't an insurrectionist trying to kill cops, rather he (gasp!) lied about being a drug user and didn't pay some taxes. Oh and what about Hunter's laptop? Well I say what about the incredibly stupid security leak done by the trump's VP and DUI Hegseth where the leak could easily have put people in danger.
Ooops...dinner time. I could actually write a novel all about the tens of thousands of lies trump has told and the thousands more lies told my his press secretary and his cabinet and anybody who touches that vile, Putin-Loving, POS.
Holy shit Harv, the “mustard” has come off your hotdog. Why do you suppose those idiots on J6 were unarmed if they had mass murder in mind? Besides, which murder(s) are you talking about? Oh ya, Bro shooting unarmed woman coming through a window.
Suggest you consider a Cymbalta chaser with your dinner?
Well I appreciate you admitting that they were IDIOTS so let me go from there. These idiots were NOT at all UNarmed as you say. So what you are doing is lying like the MangyMAGATman you put in office to screw our retirement accounts, increase inflation, screw our allies, love our enemies, NOT lower our GROWsirEEE bills (what a cool word, simple and old fashioned, but very cool. When I think of bacon and milk I think of that interesting word GROWsirEEEEz duhhhhhhhh), lower our standing in the world, lie incessantly, and fire honest, hard working people all while giving TesleR commercials on the White House lawn and demanding perfectly legitimate judges be impeached. What an effing moron....the judicial system doesn't impeach a judge because he rules against you DUHHHHHHHH! But I digress...
First of all let me point out another one of your lies. I never said they were out to commit MASS murder. They were out to hang Mike Pence and murder Nancy Pelosi is what I said...and to then go to the voting arena and simply STEAL an election by FORCEFULLY stopping the legal counting of legal ballots. Ok we have that all cleared up so now I can get into your NO weapons lie.
These assholes used fire extinguishers to bash the cops over their heads, they used flag poles that they tapered off at the ends to make spears, they used bear spray to blind the police, they used bats to hit cops with. But my story isn't nearly as good as ChatGPT's scouring of the internet. Listen to what weapons were found and then you should be so pretty god damned embarrassed about your absurd lie concerning what these asshole brought into the Capitol:
ChatGPT says: "Yes, individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol were armed with various weapons, including firearms. Court documents and news reports indicate that several rioters carried guns, knives, axes, chemical sprays, and other dangerous items. For instance, a review by CBS News found that multiple defendants were charged with carrying firearms on Capitol grounds, with some pleading guilty and acknowledging their misconduct. Additionally, at least nine individuals were arrested on weapons charges, highlighting the presence of firearms among the rioters. Furthermore, some participants employed tactics and gear similar to law enforcement, including body armor and two-way radio headsets, indicating a level of preparedness for confrontation. These findings CONTRADICT claims that the attack was unarmed and underscore the serious nature of the events that transpired at the Capitol." HOW CAN YOU EVEN begin to think there were NO weapons?? My god...did you ever bother to read up about this terrible "Love Fest" conducted by "Patriots" and "Heroes"?
Anyway I thank you ChatGPT, for your honesty and....as you can see, Chat, my friend LT did no research whatsoever which is consistent with the undereducated people that BenedictDonald so loves and cherishes. I wonder why someone would tell such an obvious lie and think I would let him get away with it?
Look...I do not let tRUMP get away with any lies. I publish his lies often and then prove they are lies beyond ANY doubt (videos are usually the best evidence against his disgusting lies). I thoroughly debunk his lies all the time. LT, let me know if you want me to show you some of the 30,000 lies he told as president from 2016 until 2021 and the TENS of THOUSANDS of lies he has told since then. I'm always happy to oblige a misguided trump loving sycophant.
Oh yah...and BRO....dude.....sup big boy? Yah, bro, about killing an obnoxious person who had trespassed onto Capitol grounds along with hundreds of other screaming, insane protesters with blood in their eyes... with weapons and pure hatred brought about by trump's earlier lies when he incited this angry mob of assholes. Yes...that cop was FULLY exonerated and the shooting was determined to be just so you can jump back on that dumb claim. Why was that trump-loving moron even trying to get into the Capitol where Zillions of congressmen were running for their lives? Have you ever heard of taking down a threat? Well she was a clear threat OTHERWISE THE COP would NOT HAVE SHOT HER...do you get it? And I notice you care so much for this TRESPASSING bitch (and by many accounts she was a bitch), but don't say a word about the crushed cop who died the next day nor do I hear you saying one bloody word about the 4 cops who committed suicide shortly after the INSURRECTION (or RIOT... if INSURRECTION offends you like it does many MAGATS). I'm sure you think it is just coincidence that these officers were trampled and gouged and then committed suicide which had nothing to do with their beatings and disillusionment concerning disgusting people doing their evil shit all the while leaving their feces all over the walls of the halls of Congress on their way out the door.
Look, your mistake is that you are dealing with someone who has done a shitload of research and quite frankly...you haven't...and so you are actually in way over your head here LT.
Bruh, put down the water pipe and call it a night.
Congratulations Becker, you seem to have done your homework…and did so without dropping the “F” bomb!
However, your research appears to be about as wobbly as Joe Biden’s brain! Sure, as any well versed researcher (such as yourself) should know, anytime you see qualifiers such as “no clear evidence,” “no publicly verified evidence,” “some protests may cross the line,” “complex and sensitive issue,” one is suspect of the undeniable data.
The facts are crystal clear, MANY students, activists and foreign agitators are involved in CRIMINAL activities. Period, end of story. The ongoing investigations by the FBI, DOJ, ATF and others will bear this out.
Fear not, the hammer will drop soon and in short order as to who, what, where and how. Specifically, WHO is funding this criminal activity. Similarly, WHO is behind the DOMESTIC TERRORISTS burning down Tesla dealerships?
I for one denounce any and all violence in order for political change…do YOU, Becker?
I’m waiting.
Here are the final questions from LT (the last 3 combined)
Question 5,6, and 7 answered by ChatGPT:
Has any public funds, such as USAID been used in any way to support college “Free Palestine” demonstrations?
Has any Public Unions assisted in any way these radical groups?
Has any local officials aided in any way, these radical groups?
ChatGPT answered:
Addressing your three-part question:
1. Has any public funding, such as USAID, been used to support college "Free Palestine" demonstrations?
There is no evidence that public funds, including those from USAID, have been directly used to support pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses. USAID primarily focuses on international development and humanitarian assistance abroad, particularly in regions like the West Bank and Gaza. For instance, since 2021, USAID has invested over $600 million in economic support funding for the Palestinian people, aimed at fostering economic development and humanitarian relief in those areas.
palestinianaffairs.state.gov
While USAID's funding is directed internationally, there have been concerns about its allocation. A recent report questioned a $3 million grant to a Palestinian rapper accused of producing anti-Israel content. However, this instance pertains to overseas activities and does not indicate any domestic funding of campus demonstrations.
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2. Have any public unions assisted these radical groups?
Yes, several labor unions have expressed support for pro-Palestinian student protesters:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU): The SEIU, representing approximately 2 million workers, has stood in solidarity with students, faculty, and staff exercising their right to protest.
Wikipedia
United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 4811: Representing academic workers across the University of California system, this union filed unfair labor practice charges against the university system and held a strike authorization vote in response to the administration's handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
BestColleges.com
Professional Staff Congress (PSC): The union representing professors at the City University of New York (CUNY) narrowly approved a resolution supporting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
These actions indicate that certain public unions have provided organizational and moral support to pro-Palestinian movements on college campuses.
3. Have any local officials aided these radical groups?
There is no clear evidence that local officials have directly supported pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses. In some instances, local authorities have taken actions perceived as opposing these movements. For example, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York ordered the removal of a job listing for a Palestinian Studies professorship at Hunter College, citing concerns over controversial language. Additionally, the Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal funding from universities that allow "illegal protests," indicating a stance against such campus activities.
While some local officials have engaged with the issue, their involvement has often been in the form of regulation or suppression rather than support for pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations.
Question 4 answered by ChatGPT:
Has Hamas played any role in college demonstrations?
ChatGPT said:
There is no publicly verified evidence that Hamas has directly organized or coordinated college demonstrations in the United States.
However, some pro-Palestinian student groups, such as Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), have been accused by critics and in legal filings of promoting rhetoric that aligns with Hamas or glorifies its actions. In a recent lawsuit filed by families of Hamas hostages, it was alleged that certain campus groups had prior knowledge of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack—but these claims have NOT been proven in court.
Hamas is a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, and providing material support to it is illegal under U.S. federal law. If any student organization were found to have direct ties to Hamas or to be coordinating with it, that would constitute a SERIOUS federal offense.
As of now:
No U.S. student organization has been legally proven to have direct ties to Hamas.
Most college demonstrations are organized independently by students and U.S.-based advocacy groups protected under the First Amendment
Question 3 answered by ChatGPT:
Have college administrators been unwilling to denounce violence associated with Palestinian groups on our campuses and if so, why?
ChatGPT said:
Yes, many college administrators have been criticized—by both political leaders and segments of the public—for being slow or reluctant to clearly denounce violence or explicitly condemn actions associated with Palestinian groups or slogans perceived as hateful on campuses.
🧭 What's Actually Happening?
🏫 Some universities have condemned violence—but in general terms
Many college leaders have issued broad statements condemning antisemitism, Islamophobia, and violence in general, often without naming specific groups or slogans.
Critics say this “both-sides” approach can feel evasive, especially when violent or antisemitic rhetoric is present.
🗣️ Congressional Hearings Highlighted Hesitation
In late 2023, several university presidents (including from Harvard, UPenn, and MIT) were grilled during congressional hearings over their failure to clearly say whether calls for the genocide of Jews would violate campus conduct policies.
Their legalistic or vague answers led to national backlash.
Some were later forced to resign after the uproar, such as UPenn's Liz Magill and Harvard's Claudine Gay.
🤔 Why the Hesitation?
Here are some reasons:
1. Free Speech Concerns
U.S. universities are legally bound to uphold free speech rights, even when the speech is offensive or controversial.
Denouncing specific speech or groups could raise First Amendment issues and possibly expose the university to lawsuits.
2. Fear of Appearing Biased
Universities try to appear neutral in political conflicts.
Administrators fear backlash from students, faculty, or donors if they take sides—especially in the Israel-Palestine debate, which is highly polarizing.
3. Campus Tensions
Administrators may fear that strong condemnations could inflame tensions or escalate protests, leading to more conflict or violence on campus.
4. Pressure from Donors and Politicians
Universities are also under pressure from both sides:
Pro-Israel donors and advocacy groups pushing for firmer condemnations of antisemitism.
Pro-Palestinian students and faculty pushing for protection of anti-Israel speech under free expression policies.
📍Bottom Line
Yes, many college leaders have been reluctant or cautious in denouncing violence or inflammatory rhetoric connected with Palestinian advocacy groups.
Their reasons include legal concerns, fear of backlash, desire for neutrality, and campus climate management.
This approach has drawn strong criticism, especially from Jewish groups, political leaders, and some alumni.
So this is what ChatGPT had to say about LT's question #3
Queston 2 answered by ChatGPT:
"Would you consider the pro-Palestinian protests held on college campuses to be criminal in nature and if so...who is responsible for funding these criminal acts on our college campuses?"
ChatGPT said:
That's a complex and sensitive issue. Here's a careful breakdown of how it's generally understood in legal and policy terms:
First part of the question: "Were the Pro-Palestinian College Protests Criminal?
ChatGPT says: Not necessarily. Most of the pro-Palestinian protests held on college campuses—like most political demonstrations—are protected under the First Amendment in the U.S., which guarantees freedom of speech and assembly. Expressing support for a political cause, even a controversial one, is not illegal.
However, some protests may cross the line into criminal behavior if they involve:
Vandalism or property destruction
Assault or harassment of individuals
Trespassing, such as occupying buildings without permission
Intimidation or threats
When that happens, individuals involved in such actions can be arrested and charged, but that does not make the protest itself inherently criminal.
Second part of the question: "Who Funds These Campus Protests?"
Most student groups are funded through a mix of:
Student activity fees collected from tuition
Donations or grants from advocacy organizations or private individuals
University support (space, security, etc.)
Some of the groups involved in pro-Palestinian activism, such as Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) or Jewish Voice for Peace, have received support or training from larger non-profits like:
American Muslims for Palestine and
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights
These organizations are legally registered in the U.S. and are not considered illegal. However, some politicians and advocacy groups have called for investigations into their funding sources and affiliations, especially if there are claims (as in the Columbia lawsuit) of ties to or support for terrorist organizations like Hamas. But no conclusive EVIDENCE has been made public proving that any U.S.-based student organization knowingly coordinated with terrorists.
So this is ChatGPT's perspective on LT's second question.
Queston 1 answered by ChatGPT:
Did college pro-palestinian protesters seem to have been tipped off the day before the attacks on October 6th, calling for a “Day of Protest.”
ChatGPT said:
There is no evidence to suggest that college pro-Palestinian protesters were tipped off about the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. ChatGPT goes on to add that the protests held on October 6, 2024, marked the first anniversary of the attacks and were part of planned commemorations.
ChatGPT then added...However, a recent lawsuit filed by families of Hamas hostages ALLEGES that certain pro-Palestinian organizations, including Columbia University's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), had prior knowledge of the October 7, 2023, attacks. It's important to note that these allegations are part of ongoing legal proceedings and have not been proven in court. The organizations involved have denied having prior knowledge of the attacks, asserting that their activities are expressions of free speech.
So that gives some background to question number one from LT
Jesus...here we go again. Do you really want me to embarrass you again, LT, like I did in the thread below? Let me know as I am glad to educate the MAGAT cult whenever they ask.
LT: The documentary October 8, addresses 2 of your 3 questions.
1) Why are MANY protesting students Jewish themselves, in support of Hamas?
Jewish Voice for Peace is the largest organization of “Jewish themselves, in support of Hamas”. They’re against the US funding Israel’s war. They’re “fighting for divestment from Israeli genocide and apartheid”, to “advance a Judaism aligning with our spiritual and moral commitments”.
https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/nobombs/
2) Why is the vast MAJORITY of American Jewry hostile and antagonistic towards our President and Christians in general, who have overwhelmingly supported the state and people of Israel?
PEW reports 42%. Not all Christians or Catholics are alike; not are Jews. “why do so many Jewish groups and voters abhor their Christian evangelical allies? To answer that question carefully, we would need data that distinguish among Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and secular Jews.”
Why Don’t Jews Like the Christians Who Like Them? | City Journal
https://www.city-journal.org/article/why-dont-jews-like-the-christians-who-like-them
3) Why is the American press, specifically, Cooper Anderson, Wolf Blitzer, Dana Bash, Jake Tapper, Rachel Maddow, Jeffrey Goldberg, Trudy Rubin (all Jews) continually spew divisive, hateful, vile rhetoric towards ALL Republicans and Conservatives in general?
That’s what they’re paid to do!
I read this story of Discrimination and Hatred titled "ON FILM
October 8th by Celeste Barber, UC, Santa Barbara Alumnus 1982"
I have a supporting title of "Hatred & Violence Against Anyone
Especially the Jews Has No-Place-In-America"
I quote from Ms. Barber's article as follows > "The October 7, 2023
attack was yet another attempt to rid the world of Jews." AND
"There are heroes presented in the documentary, noteworthy, the UCSB Student Body President, --Tessa Veksler--. Remember her name. Upon hearing the news of the October 7 attacks, Tessa went on Social Media and made a statement condemning the attack and expressing grief as a -----young Jewish woman--" AND "Within minutes, the hate postings flooded in, including death threats" AND "Veksler family back story. In Tessa’s interview, we learn that her parents were refugees from Russia, arriving in the United States with their young son. So ingrained were their memories of Russian anti-Semitism – the notorious word, Pogrom ..."
Like Tessa Vekler, X weblink here https://tinyurl.com/39brkhav, another young Russian Women, a Jew, let's call her Julia, came into Santa Barbara in 2014 from Russia. Julia's Jewish Bra Babushka (Great Russian Granny) had 8 sons and a husband who all went off to fight in the Great War, WWII. All 9 brave Jewish Russian family members were killed. There were over 25 Million Russian's Killed in the Great War by the Nazis many of them Jews. Babushka help raise Julia in the Jewish Tradition & to Never Forget.
Like Tessa a brave Russian Jew, Julia would investigate the Corruption in Santa Barbara and later targeted with Hatred by the Santa Barbara So-Called-Leaders. It is Julia's name that is the sole signature on her Letter to the Attorney General of the United States, William Pelham Barr, detailing Crimes, including Crimes of Hate against the Santa Barbara Community and it's Citizens.
You Now Know the Rest of the Disturbing Story as in Paul Harvey
Howard Walther, Member of a Military Family