Anti-Israel activists vandalize Ben Franklin statue at UPenn, call it ‘symbol of imperial violence and colonialism’

Campus Reform ^ | 09/16/2024 | Patrick McDonald

[Governor Dinwiddie]

How is Gaza philosophically different from Nazi Germany? If the Gaza people had
weapons of mass destruction, they would surely use them. Gaza is founded on hate.

[redangus]

Time for some expulsions, jail time and restitution. Of course that won’t happen, but it should.

[blackdog]

Absolute ignorance. To know Ben Franklin's writings, teachings, editorials, advice, civil projects, anthems, and accomplishments, is to know a true "Renaissance Man".

He saw an opportunity around every corner that benefited all. His family may disagree with me, but that's only because they came in second. His ideas in public projects and policy always came first. A guy who loved facts, efficiencies, work product, and humility, more than pompous politics.

[blackdog]

Ahhhh...yes. The university campus with the great “Water Buffalo” controversy.

[AndyTheBear]

So Ben Franklin who was famous for advocating independence for the American colonies from oppression is a symbol of colonialism and oppression?

[budj]

Solution - have each activist carry a nice new GAZA phone

[Steve_Seattle]

If someone sprayed red paint on a statue of George Floyd, it would be called a hate crime and finding the culprit would be the police department’s number one priority. Local officials would call a press conference to show solidarity with the black community.

[Mr. Mojo]

<< the “student intifada.” >>

Give them all some Mossad-issued pagers.

[Socon-Econ]

1. Islam has always advanced via the sword.

2. And Western colonial rule beats Islamic rule every time.

[campaignPete R-CT]

No doubt that Franklin was imperially violent

Ben to the pen

[faithhopecharity]

These evil people are dangerously and disruptive. They should’ve been barred from campus long ago already. Where’s the college administration?

[ken in texas]

- Where’s the college administration? -

Cowering in their safe spaces for fear of being called discriminatory if they say anything.

[Hammerhead]

You rember that from 1990? That was the srart of PC IMO.

[Antoninus]

Every time I see this, the idea of mass deportations sounds more and more reasonable.

[Albion Wilde]

Wonderful post about dear old Ben, one of the most diplomatic, merrry-hearted and UN-imperialistic geniuses ever.

[Jim Noble]

Jail time?

Is it your view that being “anti-Israel” (or anti any other foreign country) is or should be a crime?

[CdMGuy]

These jokers must be dumber than even Biden and Harris to be calling out one of America’s founders and anti colonialists. Next they will go after Washington and Lincoln, and maybe FDR for good measure.

[faithhopecharity]

yes that

or out screaming anti-American slogans in the Fakestinian demonstration mob?

[SunkenCiv]

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