Posted on 10/22/2023 7:16:23 AM PDT by Eleutheria5
They weren’t laughing.
Comedian Dave Chappelle criticized the United States for backing Israel’s “war crimes” against Palestinians during a live performance in Boston Thursday, prompting some audience members to walk out, according to a report.
The controversial comic made the remarks during a show at the TD Garden on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Chappelle condemned Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel that left some 1,400 Israelis dead — but blasted what he claimed were Israel’s war crimes in Gaza, sparking some pushback from the crowd, people in attendance told the outlet.
The brouhaha started when a member of the audience told Chappelle to “shut up” after he said he didn’t think people should lose their jobs for supporting Palestinians, according to the Journal.
Chappelle, in response, criticized the Israeli government’s decision to cut off food, water and electricity to Gaza.
He also accused Israel of killing innocent civilians and committing war crimes, according to the report.
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More than 4,300 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict as the Israel Defense Forces have relentlessly pummeled the enclave with more than 6,000 bombs. Those dead include women and children, according to Palestinian authorities.
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“I call this Free Speech.”
I agree. I’m glad that we still live in a country where Mr. Chappelle can voice unpopular opinions. If his so-called fans disagree with him, that’s between him and them.
On the other hand, I disagree with him on the issue of law firms and investment banks rescinding job offers to pro-Palestinian students at Harvard etc. If I’m running a law firm or an investment bank, and I don’t like your politics, I shouldn’t have to hire you.
Isn’t there something in the US constitution about freedom of association?
I very much appreciate his willingness to not parrot the popular perspective.
Likewise, Bill Burr may have lost many when he made a foul comment about Jesus Christ.
Why can’t celebs just stfu
He also sees it as whites versus browns
guess he wanted to thin his fan base...
Same here. WTF Chappelle?
“I call this Free Speech”
Yes it is, however there are consequences.
“Or,more likely,started a riot with moslems and Jews slitting each other’s throats.”
There is absolutely no moral equivalence here.
“Dave Chappelle is a liberal Democrat”
He is much more than that and that insults genuine American loving Democrats.
What difference, at this point, does it make?
I want someone to rescue the US taxpayers.
“I admire him for speaking his mind forthrightly.”
There is no better example of speaking their mind forthrightly than Adolph Hitler.It is what they say that is crucial.
Does any intelligent person believe that 4,300 innocent Palestinians have died since Oct 7?
You proved your own point.
Thanks :)
I think the NYP has hired Baghdad Bob.
“Isn’t there something in the US constitution about freedom of association?”
Indeed, but it cuts both aways. The Harvard students are free to associate with whatever political activists and causes they want. At the same time, Goldman Sachs, as a private company, is also free to associate or not associate with those Harvard students.
Maybe you can find a link?
I usually find Chapelle pretty funny
He’s usually a bit more metered - even on his trans-rants, Trump-rants, etc.
I’m surprised a performer (dancing bear, frankly), had this public take on murdering over 1,000 Israelis (Jews!).
his worldview as a recent Muslim convert.
When did that happen? If so, I’m done watching his shows.
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