"You're a F***ing TERRORIST!" | HasanAbi Clashes With pro-Israel Journalist

Piers Morgan Uncensored
24 Apr 202439:02

Summary

TLDRThe transcript captures a heated and chaotic debate surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, with various perspectives being passionately argued. The discussion involves accusations of performative activism, the impact of protests on public figures, and the broader implications of supporting or condemning certain actions by either side. It highlights the complexities of the conflict, the challenges of finding a peaceful resolution, and the intense emotions that arise when discussing such a sensitive and deeply divisive issue. The conversation, marked by interruptions and confrontations, underscores the difficulty in achieving a nuanced and respectful dialogue about the subject.

Takeaways

  • 📢 The ongoing conflict in Gaza is perceived differently by various communities, with Jewish and Muslim individuals expressing feelings of insecurity and concern.
  • 🌎 The global response to the Palestinian crisis is polarized, often framed as a battle between good and evil, with some viewing it as an oppressor-oppressed dynamic.
  • 📚 There is a noted lack of awareness and understanding among some individuals, particularly student protesters, about the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • 🤯 Public figures, such as New York Mayor Eric Adams and actor Alec Baldwin, have faced public backlash and harassment, reflecting the intensity of public sentiment on the issue.
  • 🎭 The role of 'performative activism' is criticized for potentially trivializing the conflict and detracting from the seriousness of the situation in Gaza.
  • 💸 The financial aspect of supporting the conflict through university tuition fees and investments in companies associated with Israel is a point of contention among students and activists.
  • 🚫 There is a debate about the legitimacy of public protests that involve support for groups like Hamas, with some arguing it crosses a line into supporting terrorism.
  • 🤔 The conversation raises questions about the effectiveness of protests and activism in influencing the actions of the rich and powerful and bringing attention to the conflict.
  • 🗣️ The heated nature of the debate often leads to unproductive discussions, with individuals talking over each other and resorting to name-calling rather than engaging in constructive dialogue.
  • ✋ Calls for a more nuanced understanding of the conflict, recognizing the humanity and suffering on all sides, and the need for a resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all involved.

Q & A

  • What is the main issue being discussed in the transcript?

    -The main issue discussed is the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, with a focus on the reactions and protests in the United States, particularly at American universities.

  • What is the controversy surrounding the professor at Columbia University?

    -The controversy is about a Jewish professor at Columbia who shared a video of Muslims praying, which some perceived as an assault on US values.

  • What was the incident involving Alec Baldwin?

    -Alec Baldwin was harassed by a performance artist known as 'Crackhead Barbie' while he was getting coffee. She accused him of supporting genocide and demanded he say 'Free Palestine'.

  • What is the position of the panelist regarding the harassment of public figures?

    -The panelist believes that public figures should not be harassed in the manner that Alec Baldwin was, and that such actions can detract from the seriousness of the underlying issues.

  • What was the reaction to the harassment of New York Mayor Eric Adams?

    -People confronted Mayor Eric Adams, accusing him of supporting genocide and neglecting the citizens of New York by focusing on the conflict in Gaza.

  • What is the debate about the effectiveness of the protests?

    -The debate is whether the protests are forcing the rich and powerful to confront the horrors of war or if they are self-indulgent and distracting from the serious realities of the conflict.

  • What is the role of social media and performative activism in this context?

    -Social media and performative activism are criticized for potentially turning serious issues into a joke and for being more about gaining social clout rather than effecting meaningful change.

  • What is the stance of the panelist on the use of violence in the conflict?

    -The panelist condemns violence against civilians and distinguishes between justified and unjustified acts of violence, emphasizing that the context of oppression must be considered.

  • What is the argument regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict being one-sided?

    -The argument is made that there is no 'both sides' in a genocide, implying that the conflict is not a balanced situation and that one side is more victimized than the other.

  • What is the significance of the discussion about the West Bank and Gaza?

    -The significance is to highlight the differing views on the Israeli occupation, the establishment of settlements, and the potential outcomes if Israel were to withdraw completely from these areas.

  • What is the panelist's view on the role of international law in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

    -The panelist argues for the importance of international law in granting Palestinians a contiguous state and criticizes the lack of such recognition and the ongoing occupation.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Addressing the Gaza Crisis and Western Reactions

The first paragraph discusses the emotional and polarized responses to the Gaza crisis, highlighting the feelings of insecurity among Jewish and Muslim communities in Western cities. It touches upon the tendency to frame the conflict as a battle between good and evil and criticizes the lack of attention to the actual war compared to protests at universities. The narrative also addresses the controversy surrounding New York Mayor Eric Adams and the public backlash against Alec Baldwin, with a call for him to express support for Palestine.

05:02

😓 The Complexity of Freeing Palestine and Public Figure Harassment

This paragraph delves into the complexities of achieving Palestinian freedom, with a conversation that includes assertions about the performative nature of some activism and the impact of misguided demonstrations. It also includes a confrontation between the host and a guest, where the guest's tactics and motives for harassing Alec Baldwin are questioned, and a debate ensues about the seriousness and sincerity of the guest's intentions.

10:02

🤔 The Role of Protests and Divestment in Supporting Palestine

The third paragraph focuses on the role of protests, particularly at universities, and the demand for divestment from companies supporting Israel's alleged apartheid regime. It discusses the goals of the student protests, the controversy over a potential Columbia University campus in Tel Aviv, and the broader debate over the effectiveness and appropriateness of protest tactics in raising awareness and driving change.

15:03

😠 Debating the Legitimacy of Violence and Statehood in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

This section presents a heated debate about the legitimacy of violence in the context of revolution, the status of Israel as an apartheid state, and the international law surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It includes accusations of selective support for violence, the discussion of the October 7th atrocities, and the characterization of Israel's occupation of the West Bank.

20:05

😤 The Impact of Protests and the Tragedy of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The fifth paragraph emphasizes the importance of respectful dialogue in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It condemns the harassment of public figures, the support for terror groups, and the lack of constructive conversation. The discussion also touches on the historical context of the conflict, the suffering of the people of Gaza, and the need for a solution that respects the rights and dignity of all parties involved.

25:06

😡 The Hostages Debate and the Future of the West Bank

The sixth paragraph is a contentious discussion about the use of hostages by Hamas and the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) military tactics. It includes arguments about the potential consequences if Israel were to withdraw completely from the West Bank, the portrayal of Palestinians as terrorists, and the broader implications for peace and stability in the region.

30:08

😠 The Call for Dissolution of the Apartheid Regime and the Gaza Blockade

The final paragraph is a chaotic exchange with participants arguing over the definition of genocide, the actions of Hamas, and the Israeli government's policies towards Gaza. It includes accusations of genocide and inhumane treatment, the role of international law, and the urgent need for a resolution that addresses the humanitarian crisis and the political aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Gaza

Gaza is a small, densely populated territory bordered by Israel and Egypt, and is a significant focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the video script, Gaza is mentioned in the context of the suffering of its civilian population and the ongoing war, highlighting the humanitarian crisis and political tensions.

💡Apartheid

Apartheid refers to a policy or system of segregation and discrimination based on race. In the context of the video, it is used to describe the perceived discriminatory practices against Palestinians by the Israeli government, particularly in the West Bank, and is a key term in the debate over the ethics and politics of the Israeli occupation.

💡Hamas

Hamas is a Palestinian political organization with a military wing that has been involved in conflicts with Israel. The script discusses the contentious issue of support for Hamas among some protesters, which is a point of contention and debate, with accusations of terrorism and the complex issue of resistance versus violence.

💡Palestinians

Palestinians are an ethnic group with a majority in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and are central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The script frequently refers to the plight of Palestinians, their rights, and the international community's perception of their struggle for self-determination.

💡Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

The IDF is the military force of the State of Israel, which is often a subject of criticism or support in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The script mentions the IDF in relation to military operations in Gaza, accusations of using hostages, and the broader debate over the use of force.

💡Genocide

Genocide is the intentional destruction of a particular ethnic or national group. In the video script, accusations of genocide are a point of heated debate, with references to the casualties and the intent behind the actions of both Hamas and the Israeli government in the context of the conflict.

💡Protest

Protests, as mentioned in the script, are public demonstrations expressing objection to policies or actions. The video discusses protests at universities and the broader public sphere, particularly those in support of Palestinian rights and against Israeli policies, which are seen as performative by some and genuine by others.

💡

💡Ethnic Cleansing

Ethnic cleansing refers to the forced removal or extermination of a racial or ethnic group from a region. The term is used in the script to describe the alleged actions of the Israeli government against Palestinians, particularly in the context of the West Bank settlements and the impact on Palestinian communities.

💡Settlements

Settlements in this context refer to Israeli communities established in the West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law. The script discusses the issue of settlements as a point of conflict, with implications for the prospects of a two-state solution and the daily lives of Palestinians.

💡International Law

International law comprises the rules and norms governing relations between states and other international entities. The script refers to international law, particularly concerning the status of the West Bank and Gaza, the legality of Israeli settlements, and the rights of Palestinians.

💡Human Rights

Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled. The video script touches on human rights in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, discussing the treatment of Palestinians, the actions of the IDF, and the broader ethical considerations of the situation.

Highlights

The ongoing debate over the Israel-Palestine conflict is highlighted, with various perspectives on the safety of Jewish and Muslim communities in Western cities.

Concern is expressed over the treatment of Palestinians and the perception of the crisis as a battle between good and evil.

Coverage of protests at American universities, such as NYU and Yale, has been criticized for overshadowing the actual conflict.

A Jewish professor at Columbia is mentioned for sharing a video of Muslims praying, which was met with controversy.

Protests and calls for divestment from companies supporting Israel are discussed, with a focus on student activism at various universities.

An incident involving New York Mayor Eric Adams being confronted for his alleged support of 'genocide' is detailed.

Alec Baldwin is mentioned in the context of being harassed by a performance artist demanding he say 'Free Palestine'.

The role of social media and 'virtue signaling' in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict is explored.

The panelists debate the effectiveness and sincerity of public protests and the line between performative activism and genuine support for causes.

The discussion touches on the history of violence and the concept of 'antifa' in the context of revolution.

Hassan, a streamer and activist, argues for the divestment from companies involved in the Israeli occupation and for Palestinian rights.

Emily Austin challenges the narrative of Israel as an apartheid state and questions the validity of the term 'genocide' in this context.

The conversation becomes heated, with panelists accusing each other of supporting terrorism and spreading misinformation.

The issue of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and their impact on the potential for a two-state solution is raised.

The debate concludes with a call for a more respectful and constructive dialogue that honors the victims of the conflict.

The role of the media in amplifying certain voices and narratives, such as 'Crackhead Barbie', is criticized.

The importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict and the need for a long-term solution is emphasized.

Transcripts

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well the boring Gaza is incense

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communities across the world many Jewish

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people say they don't feel safe on the

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streets of Western cities many Muslims

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feel the horror facing innocent

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Palestinians is treated as a second

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class concern as with any emotive cause

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a lot of people would know dog in the

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fight have molded this crisis into a

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familiar Battle of good versus evil

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oppressors versus oppressed hysterical

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scenes of some of America's top

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universities this week have generated

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more coverage and commentary than the

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war itself in the last two weeks

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Colombia says that all inperson classes

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are now cancelled until the end of a

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semester arrests have been made at

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encampments outside NYU and Yale well

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one notable Jewish professor at Columbia

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shared a video of muslims praying as if

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it was a shocking assault on us values

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many badly informed Pro Palestine

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demonstrators meanwhile have called for

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an inter father Enchanted we love Hamas

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others believe a synchronized dancing is

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a long lost secret to peace in the

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Middle East well these people are all

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spending $80,000 a year on tuition but

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clearly many of them haven't found

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Wikipedia and Miss virtue signaling

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fever

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is now EMB Bolding a growing number of

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people to confront public figures there

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simply no connection to the wall this

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was New York mayor Eric Adams bated for

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supporting genocide as he took his seat

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on a

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flight you Eric

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Adams yeah you he support the genocide

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and py there are homeless people all

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over in New York you're always partying

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you don't actually care about the

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citizens of New York people cannot

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afford food you keep cutting the

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education Bud budget so you F the

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police and this so-called performance

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artist has dominated timelines for days

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after achieving what previously seemed

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impossible and outpouring public

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sympathy for Alec Baldwin by doing this

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you're putting innocent people in jail

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Alec Baldwin sorry free Palestine Alec

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just one time and I'll leave you alone

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I'll leave you alone I swear just say

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free Palestine one time one time one

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time call the police one time Alex you

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know you know he's a

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you know he's Criminal come on Alex just

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say free Palestine one time Israel

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Zionism please say

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it one time could you give me one quick

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favor one

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time so does any of this make a

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difference are these demonstrators

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forcing the rich and Powerful to

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confront and condemn the horrors of war

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or is it a wave of self-indulgent

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protest just distracting us some the

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deadly serious realities of a grim

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ongoing war in a moment I'll debate all

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that with s [ __ ] Emily Austin Esther

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craer and James Barber first I'm joined

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by Alec Baldwin's antagonist there who

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calls herself crackhead Bary well

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welcome uh to

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uncensored hey hey P I've been waiting

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for you P [ __ ]

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Morgan I wore my diaper today for you

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pierce do you like it uh not not

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particularly no do you want to sit

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down I and and and Pierce can you bring

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me to Buckingham Palace I would like to

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meet the queen what I'd really like to

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meet the queen I don't think the well

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the queen uh if you mean queen Camila

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she is probably tied up with royal

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engagements at the moment if you meant

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the queen who died get me in Pierce get

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me [ __ ] in Pierce I want it okay can

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I can I take you back if I may uh to

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what you did to Alec bbing can you

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explain why you did it what did I do to

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Alec B Pierce do you see the damage that

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Alec did to me do you see the damage

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look at my arms look at my arms Pierce

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look at my my neck I was named by a

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white man on Monday you're telling me

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what I

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did no you weren't M by B on Monday were

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you I was maed my hand is broken my neck

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is broken no it's my legs look at my

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legs my legs don't work look at this

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Pierce Pierce are you another white

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devil Pierce Moran don't do this to me

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Pierce it's to early in the morning be

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this is so early the wig your wigs come

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off I it's not a wig Pierce it's my hair

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I'm a white woman I identify as a white

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woman let me ask you seriously if I may

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for a moment because you're trying to

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make a serious point I presume with Alec

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Balwin he was getting a coffee you run

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in you call him a killer I was getting a

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coffee too okay but you decided to I was

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getting a coffee too you don't have to

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shout at me as well we can have a

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civilized conversation I want to know

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seriously I I'm very civil I wanted to

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know seriously why you did what you did

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and what you hoped to gained by

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it pierced Pierce [ __ ] Morgan you're

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asking just for the record my name is

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actually just what's wrong with saying

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free Palestine Pierce can you say free

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free Palestine for me can you say free

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Palestine for me if you stop shouting

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yeah I want you to say it yes I'm happy

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to say I'm not going to sh if you just

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Mr Pierce Morgan if you just keep quiet

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I can answer your question yes I'm very

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happy to say never quiet Pierce sorry

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you're still talking I'm never quiet

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okay but try Pi I canot you ask me to do

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something if you don't shut up I can't

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give you the answer oh my God okay yeah

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okay I'll shut up for you I absolutely

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believe that Palestine should be free

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yes oh okay and how are we going to do

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that pierce give us the answer Pi Moran

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give us the [ __ ] address how are we

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going to make Palestine free yeah if it

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was as simple as how we going to do it

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if it was as simple as me just giving a

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simple answer now it would have been

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done by now it's a very complicated

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issue but let me ask you again why do

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why let me ask you again seriously why

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did you do what you did to Alec Baldwin

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and what did you hope to achieve Alec

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Baldwin through look at me Pierce

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honestly Pierce look at my body look at

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this look at me Pier I was named by a

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white man listen I understand I

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understand you're a performative artist

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I understand you're trying to make

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everybody laugh you're beating you made

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You' made your joke about your terrible

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satellite you're lashing me right okay

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I'm not lashing you I was beating this

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is the third this is the third white man

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to beat me this week third white man

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yesterday my white boyfriend beat the

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[ __ ] out of me this is the third white

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man M day was Alec the second day was

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another white man Third Day Pierce

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borgan is beating me up on International

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TV oh my God Pierce you're you're

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hurting me Pierce You're really hurting

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me right now you see here's my problem

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here's my problem with your performative

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art uh crackhead is I don't see what

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hting I don't see what good you're doing

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the cause of Palestine all you're doing

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is turning the whole War into a

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joke You're really hurting me this war

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is not a joke why are you making why are

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you making it such a mockery explain to

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me how am I making a mockery how because

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you're making it all about you're making

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all about you and your silly pranks and

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you're trying to have fun and actually

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behind all this is a very serious war

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going

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on I'm always serious I'm always serious

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you're hurting me right now Pier right

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like you're hurting from your kid are

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you going to explain are you going to

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explain why you did what you did to Al

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but win or

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not I got hurt I'm a

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victim I'm a victim P like a [ __ ]

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Zionist I'm a

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victim all of you you're hurting me

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another white man okay you know you see

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the trouble with this the trouble with

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this performative art is it's not funny

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you've got one gag that you've been maed

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by the Bing which you haven't what you

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haven't explained to the audience and

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I've given you the chance repeatedly is

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why you what you did and why you think

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what you're doing now does anything but

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make a mockery of all these people dying

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in Gaza cuz that's what you're

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doing that's that look Pierce you're

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trying to spin this into some [ __ ] I

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know exactly what you're doing Pierce I

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you're tax you're British you're [ __ ]

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annoying you eat TN crumpets you have

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your pinky in the [ __ ] air you salute

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the queen [ __ ] the crown [ __ ] Bucky Hand

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p now I'm getting angry cuz P this is

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what you now you're getting angry set

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people up for [ __ ] now you're yeah you

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set people up for sh I know exactly what

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you do Pierce I know exactly cuz I do it

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too Pierce and I have a [ __ ] audience

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Pierce you think you think you could set

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me up Pierce listen Pier I think you

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know what I think I think you're I think

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you're frankly I think Honesty crackhead

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you are honestly pathetic this is one of

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the most pathetic things I've ever had

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to endure you're calling me a long

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illustrious history of call black woman

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a crackhead that's your name you're

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calling me your name on your Twitter

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Fe you call your yourself a bigger [ __ ]

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than Pierce am I a bigger [ __ ] than

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Megan final I'm going to give you a

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final chance are you going to actually

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answer the question of why you did what

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you did to no Pierce Pierce I have a

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question am I a bigger [ __ ] than Megan

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marle because you know Buckingham P was

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complain about the black girl and I want

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to be that black girl okay I want to be

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that black girl you know what I tried to

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give you iiy to give you a hearing not

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going to take it seriously I actually

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think you're doing you may want to shout

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yeah you may want to shout and scream Al

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all

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right I think we've heard enough of

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crackhead to be honest with you um all

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right let's bring in my panel uh

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streamer Hassan perer journalist Emily

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Austin uncensored contributor Esther kru

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and podcaster James PA well Emily I mean

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on one level I guess it was quite funny

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but on another level I didn't like what

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she did to Al BN I've got no truck for

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Al Balwin whatsoever

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and I think with this case that he's got

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hanging over him I hope that Justice is

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served because ultimately he did fire

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the gun that killed that poor woman and

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has been on some kind of weird PR tour

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ever since uh but I don't like to see

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any public figure whether it's Eric

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Adams the mayor on a plane or Al baling

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getting a coffee hared and harassed in

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that manner now I tried to conduct a

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serious interview she obviously wasn't

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interested in doing that wanted to turn

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the whole thing into a f mouth rant and

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joke and performative thing fine fine

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that's entirely her right to do it um

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but what did you think of these uh

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harassing not just by her but by other

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people of public

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figures you tried to conduct a serious

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interview with crackhead Barby well no I

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was asking her about a viral video of

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her harassing Alec bwin which I do

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actually think is a serious thing I do

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actually think public figures should not

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be harassed in that manner I've had a

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bit of it myself and I think it crosses

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a line right and Ali balbin you know as

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far as I'm aware has not said anything

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particularly uh Sensational about the

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war at all so why she is harassing him

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in the street in the way that she did uh

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I think is worthy of of examination now

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as it turned out she had no interest in

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having a serious conversation okay so

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we've cut it off but I don't think I

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should be blamed for getting on someone

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who is literally at the center of a

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quite big news story in America for

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harassing a famous star do you h no she

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it was for she was doing it for clout

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that's why she went on the show also for

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clout which you were correct on pointing

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out that using the ongoing anthy

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cleansing campaign in Gaza and what's

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happening to the Palestinian people uh

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as a as a vehicle to to create more

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social clout for yourself social capital

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for yourself is pretty pretty

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disingenuous pretty messed up I jump in

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there because isn't that what

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everybody's doing is isn't what the show

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is also doing because you're talking

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about create political clout create

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noise I'll come to get clicks to make

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money listen let's not all be

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disingenuous the whole and actually

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crackhead Barney isn't that different to

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you and crack Barney said it herself she

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said we're no different and I kind of

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agree with CRA Barney I didn't think I'd

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say it do you think there's any

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correlation between what she just did

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someone screaming over someone and not

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letting them speak there's definitely a

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correlation you think that I've treated

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you like you treated I'm just saying

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that I think that actually you aren't

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that different you're trying to do the

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same thing I'm I'll come back just doing

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it in a different way no it's it's a

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Preposterous suggestion do not do what

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she does right but Hassan here's the

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point I would make to you A lot of

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people think a lot of these protesters

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at universities in America are

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performative the ones who are chanting

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their support for Hamas the ones who are

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chanting about inada and pretending it's

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not about a violent u uprising I mean do

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you accept that a lot of that is not

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only performative but public

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demonstration of support for

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terrorism um absolutely not I don't

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think that I mean all protests are

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technically performative obviously but

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there's a very clear-cut goal for uh the

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the group of students at Columbia and

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many other universities uh I was in

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Melbourne not that long ago and I

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attended a Palestinian protest there

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Palestinian rally there and the students

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there were also demanding the exact same

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thing that they divest their colleges

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divest from uh a lot of the companies

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that are aligned with the state of

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Israel a lot of the companies that are

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directly involved uh in in operations in

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the West Bank a lot of the companies

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that that are playing a role in the

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regular maintenance of the apartheid

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regime of Israel and uh and helping

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Israel conduct an ethnic cleansing

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campaign that is the ultimate goal that

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is why they're trying to very clearly uh

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cause a little bit of a disruption and

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engage in but are you comfortable okay

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but are you comfortable can do are you

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comfortable with the ones who are seen

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chanting support for Hamas or chanting

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about

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in um I am perfectly comfortable uh with

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with people chanting about the inata as

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far as Hamas thing goes uh any any kind

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of protest is always going to have a

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Litany of random people but ultimately

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it doesn't really matter you have to

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look at the actual tangible goals that

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the protest movement is stating they are

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interested in and I think that those

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goals and I think you will agree with me

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on this Pi I think those goals are

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pretty pretty valid overall I think that

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they want to one reenter the attention

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to the genocide that is ongoing in Gaza

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and two uh demand that their tuition

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dollars do not go to uh operations in

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Israel I don't know if you're aware of

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this but there's a there's a campus uh

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there's going to be a sister campus that

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uh is being built in Tel Aviv right now

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for Columbia University this means that

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Columbia University which once housed

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the likes of the late great Edward S and

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many others and that currently has many

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Palestinian students who pay tuition for

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project project such as this one will

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not be able to go to that sister campus

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I find that abhorent but it's everyday

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existence in Israel let me bring in let

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me bring in Emily uh you've been

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listening to all this your

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response with all due respect Hassan why

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do you feel that Colombia or any college

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for that matter owes you to divest from

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Israel why do you think your opinion is

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correct cuz so far I heard the classic

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buzzwords apar tide discriminatory

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ethnic cleansing and genocide which is

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funny because it's all the exact

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opposite so if I may ask you what about

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Israel is a parthe you also just said