South Dakota College Democrats put out a statement recently endorsing the pro-Hamas protests at universities across the nation, and try to paint it all in shades of grey, versus recognizing it as Israelis defending themselves against terrorist attacks:
Even more curious that they are defending a protest that took people hostage as they were trying to do their jobs:
One facilities worker, who was not named, had been exiting the building at the time of the take over when protestors occupying the lobby wouldn’t let him leave.
According to The Columbia Spectator, the worker yelled ‘they held me hostage’ after finally being let out of the building.
Shortly after the unknown worker left, the outlet reported that another three workers were allowed to leave the building before protestors relocked the doors.
Columbia University said on Tuesday afternoon that any students occupying the building face expulsion.
Standing with Columbia Students isn’t aging so well for the SD College Dems, is it?
Just to clarify they did not endorse Hamas. It clearly states the Palastian people. I don’t think all Palastian people support Hamas and they do not endorse antisemitism. Read the statement carefully before.
Where in their statement do they condemn Hamas? They don’t. Where in their statement do they condemn the actions of these animals called Hamas (and yes Hamas is supported by the Palestinian people)? They don’t. With their selective silence they are in fact condoning the actions. Here’s a little refresher on what these animals called Hamas have done:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67629181
In their statement they are talking out of both sides of their collective mouths; “stand with protests across the country” “we believe in the power of peaceful demonstration” “we do not support antisemitism.” Have these half-wits paid any attention to the protests? Have they paid any attention to the statements being made and the actions taken by these “protesters?” If they have, then the statement is a complete lie. If they haven’t then they are a bunch of uninformed fools (no surprise from a group that identifies as democrats).
Hamas started this and Israel is going to end it one way or another. Hamas could end this by releasing the hostages and surrendering to the IDF. Where are the demands for this to occur?
Just to clarify Sandy, the anti-Israeli protesters are very pro-Hamas.
To support the protesters is supporting Hamas. They are then one in the same.
And for the record, Hamas is also supporting the protests on these college campuses. So I guess the SD College dumocrats are in good company.
The Palestinian people absolutely support Hamas, though. 3 out of 4 think October 7th was a good and justfiable act and popular support for Hamas has only risen since. The Palestinian people support Hamas. You support the Palestinian people. Do the math.
The Regents need to get their act together or we need to cut their funding from the top staff down.
Agreed.
I see the Dems don’t condemn the attack on October 7 and call for an immediate ceasefire- so, do they want Israel to surrender to Hamas? What about the hostages being held in Gaza? The Dems don’t call for their release. I hope the College Republicans hold a counter protest with triple the amount of people.
That will accomplish the same as the current protests – absolutely nothing.
Just as expected, criticism of Israel now is being morphed into “antisemitism” or support of Hamas. Let us not forget, many people recognized the problems we (United States) created in Iraq. Saying the abu ghraib prison was bad, did not mean we supported Bid Laden, rather that we just had a respect for life (post-born lives). I know it seems crazy to some people to support all life, but having empathy for those caught up in this mess as we fund both sides is not that crazy. Remember, before this October 7th event happened, the GOP was going to run on being the party of anti-war, why did the turn-tables turn so quickly?
“Saying the abu ghraib prison was bad, did not mean we supported Bid Laden”
That is the most piss poor analogy ever.
But saying Israel is carelessly bombing civilians means they support Hamas……sure, okay.
No analogy is needed to make the connection between the protesters and their support of Hamas. Use your eyes and ears. Have you seen what is printed on their signs? Have you heard what they are chanting? Please tell us all how those signs and those chants are nothing but peaceful and benevolent toward the Jewish citizens and separate them from what Hamas regularly states.
Still waiting for your explanation…
There is nothing wrong with sticking up for the innocent. Both Israeli and Palestinian citizens have innocent people. There are some 10k dead children in Gaza and many more will starve to death. Being against that is not antisemitic. Pat, this is a sick post.
Wow, another libbie who is purposefully blind, deaf, and VERY DUMB.
Hamas could end this immediately. Turn the hostages that are still alive over and surrender to the IDF. Why aren’t you demanding this? After all, Hamas started this whole thing.
Agreed!
so the college democrats agree with the protests, which include preventing Jewish students from going to class at UCLA and taking hostages at Columbia.
ok. If they think that’s all fine and dandy, expel them all.
Why are you surprised? Democrats have always been the most racist from slavery, hating blacks to abortion for minorities. Their hero is Margaret Sanger, friend of Adolph Hitler and champion of the elimination of minorities.
the only difference between an abortion doctor and Hamas is a licence and a white robe
Call me Crazy but I expected to see protests at Augustana University.
Maybe I missed it.
Whoever wrote this lives under a rock apparently. It says “we do not support antisemitism, harassment, or violence of any kind.” ALL of that defines what UCLA, Columbia, etc. are doing. Wow! Nice words but they clearly aren’t seeing it. I sure hope none of them are LGTBQ and go over to help. They will be beheaded.