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This video of influential gender theorist Judith Butler went viral when I posted it a little while back. She expresses support for Hamas. This is not uncommon in academia. In fact, it is very common. https://t.co/Qg9tliwntY
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Understanding Hamas and Hezbollah as progressive social movements on the left is crucial, but it doesn't prevent us from criticizing certain aspects or exploring nonviolent alternatives. Engaging in critical discussions is important for the left. Additionally, boycotts and divestment procedures are essential for any resistance movement. Lastly, stay tuned for upcoming events in the middle of October.
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Speaker 0: Similarly, I think, yes, understanding, Hamas Hezbollah as, social movements that are progressive that are on on the left, that are part of a global left is extremely important. That does not stop us from, being critical of certain dimensions of both movements. It doesn't, it doesn't stop those of us who are interested in nonviolent politics from raising the question of, of whether there are other options besides violence. So, again, a a critical important engagement. I mean, I certainly think it should we entered into the conversation on the left.
I similarly think boycotts, and divestment procedures are again, an essential component of any resistance movement. I think we have to close right now. Let me just, a A couple of things. Please watch out for our future events. There will be 1 in the middle of October.
@jim1ny_cricket - Jiminy Cricket
Here's Judith Butler (hugely influential gender theorist) saying some nice things about Hamas and Hezbollah. "Understanding Hamas and Hezbollah as social movements that are progressive, that are on the left — that are part of the global left is extremely important."
Video Transcript AI Summary
Understanding Hamas and Hezbollah as progressive social movements on the left is crucial, but it doesn't prevent us from being critical of certain aspects and exploring nonviolent alternatives. Engaging in critical discussions is important for the left. Additionally, boycotts and divestment procedures are vital for any resistance movement. Lastly, stay tuned for upcoming events in October.
Full Transcript
Speaker 0: Similarly, I think, yes, understanding, Hamas Hezbollah as, social movements that are progressive that are on on the left, that are part of a global left is extremely important. That does not stop us from, being critical of certain dimensions of both movements. It doesn't, it doesn't stop those of us who are interested in nonviolent politics from raising the question of, of whether there are other options besides violence. So, again, a a critical important engagement. I mean, I certainly think it should we entered into the conversation on the left.
I similarly think boycotts, and divestment procedures are again, an essential component of any resistance movement. I think we have to close right now. Let me just, a A couple of things. Please watch out for our future events. There will be 1 in the middle of October.