Boycott Israel

“The resolution attacks the fundamental principles of academic freedom and association to which MESA specifically refers in its mission statement, and to which Brandeis is committed,” the Boston-area university said in a statement. “As a matter of principle, Brandeis University opposes academic boycotts of universities in any country. In light of this vote and the boycott, Brandeis dissociates from MESA and reaffirms our support for academic freedom.”

The decision adds Brandeis to the list of schools, including Florida State University and the University of Arizona, that have ended partnerships with MESA since the association first voted in December to weigh an endorsement of the Palestinian-led boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.

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Shhhh. Its a clip show, er, post.

Where are we after 21 years of BDS?

Well, there's this. According to a Gallup poll released this week as part of its annual World Affairs poll, Israel ranks seventh on list of countries rated favorably by Americans.
After multiple attempts to rid our port cities from the scurge of the Israel-affiliated Zim Shipping line, whats the net result of Block the Boat, and Block the Boat, the sequel?

* ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd stock has risen 226.06% over the last 12 months, and the average rating from Wall Street analysts is a Buy.

* ZIM generated $10.7 billion in revenue and $4.64 billion in net profit, also growing shareholders' equity to $4.6 billion.

* For 2021, Zim saw a 787% profit rise.

Maybe that celebration party was a bit premature, eh, Lara?

But, But, But you say, Ben & Jerrys! Thats was a BDS victory. Right? Right?

Maybe its a Pyrrhic victory at best. Since the Unilever owned business made the decision to stop selling ice cream over the Green line, seven states have taken action against the company. Most recently, Colorado has joined New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Arizona divesting state pension funds from the company. Florida and Texas have also taken action against Ben & Jerry’s. Other states are likely to take action as well.


Unilever’s stock has plunged in the six months. Its been estimated that the boycott has led to a $26 billion loss.

Unilever- this is your stock on BDS.

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Explaining the working group’s Twitter suspension, the DSA said in a March 18 statement, “On February 18 the [National Political Committee] … asked the BDS and Palestine Solidarity Working Group to take down a thread on Twitter. The reason for asking the thread to be taken down was that it contained misinformation about what Bowman’s office told DSA in an an off-the-record meeting.”

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“The resolution attacks the fundamental principles of academic freedom and association to which MESA specifically refers in its mission statement, and to which Brandeis is committed,” the Boston-area university said in a statement. “As a matter of principle, Brandeis University opposes academic boycotts of universities in any country. In light of this vote and the boycott, Brandeis dissociates from MESA and reaffirms our support for academic freedom.”

The decision adds Brandeis to the list of schools, including Florida State University and the University of Arizona, that have ended partnerships with MESA since the association first voted in December to weigh an endorsement of the Palestinian-led boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.

(full article online )

Israel does not allow academic freedom in Palestine.

Why the double standard?
 
RE: Boycot Israel
SUBTOPIC: Middle East Studies Association (MESA)
⁜→ P F Tinmore, et al,

PREFACE: There is no university that has pure academic freedom. Politically - the freedom of speech has limits both nationally and internationally. There is no academic freedom in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.

Israel does not allow academic freedom in Palestine.

Why the double standard?
(COMMENT)

So, let us be specific. BSD has been politically weaponized. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (CCPR)

◈ By virtue of that right, they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.​
◈ All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. Nearly every nation has an obligation to the protection of national security or of public order, or of public health or morals.​
◈ Any advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence shall be prohibited by law.​

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Most Respectfully,
R
 
RE: Boycot Israel
SUBTOPIC: Middle East Studies Association (MESA)
⁜→ P F Tinmore, et al,

PREFACE: There is no university that has pure academic freedom. Politically - the freedom of speech has limits both nationally and internationally. There is no academic freedom in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.


(COMMENT)

So, let us be specific. BSD has been politically weaponized. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (CCPR)

◈ By virtue of that right, they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.​
◈ All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. Nearly every nation has an obligation to the protection of national security or of public order, or of public health or morals.​
◈ Any advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence shall be prohibited by law.​

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Most Respectfully,
R
All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
Most of the Palestinian's economic assets have been stolen by Israel.
 
RE: Boycot Israel
SUBTOPIC: Middle East Studies Association (MESA)
⁜→ P F Tinmore, et al,

PREFACE: There is no university that has pure academic freedom. Politically - the freedom of speech has limits both nationally and internationally. There is no academic freedom in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.


(COMMENT)

So, let us be specific. BSD has been politically weaponized. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (CCPR)

◈ By virtue of that right, they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.​
◈ All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. Nearly every nation has an obligation to the protection of national security or of public order, or of public health or morals.​
◈ Any advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence shall be prohibited by law.​

1611604183365.png

Most Respectfully,
R
Holy deflection, Batman.
 

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