55 American universities condemn ASA boycott of Israel

[King_David]

At least 55 American universities and colleges have rejected the American Studies Association membership vote in favor of an academic boycott of Israel.

The number was tracked by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

“This remarkable response is a clear declaration that American academia will not be party to the efforts to promote the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement,” Robert Sugarman, its chairman, and Malcolm Hoenlein, its executive vice chairman, said in a statement.

The Conference of Presidents said it wrote to each of the institutional members of the ASA outlining why the boycott call is an unjustifiable and blatantly discriminatory act.

“The response is very encouraging and we are grateful that so many took the time during a holiday week to respond,” the group’s leaders said. “We continue to urge the rest of the members to speak out against the action and to disassociate from supporting the ASA.”


http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.566247

[King_David]

1. 92 universities reject academic boycott of Israel

More than 90 American universities have released statements rejecting the American Studies Association's (ASA) decision to boycott Israeli academic institutions so far, and several have cut ties with the organization in protest.


http://www.jpost.com/International/92-universities-reject-academic-boycott-of-Israel-336771

[shira]

7. It's now 100 American Universities against, and 0 for the ASA boycott.

The list is HERE.

Epic fail for BDS.

[King_David]

2. Boycott of Israeli universities prompts heavy criticism

New Haven >> Local Jewish leaders and the president of Yale University are responding loudly to a boycott of Israeli academic institutions announced recently by the American Studies Association.

The boycott, which centers on the role of Israeli universities in that country’s treatment of Palestinian scholars, has created a furor among U.S. professors and university presidents. Dozens of schools have spoken out against the boycott in the past week, including officials from Yale, Wesleyan, the University of Connecticut, Harvard, Rutgers, Princeton, MIT, New York University and Cornell.

A handful of schools, including Brandeis University and Indiana University, have taken back their membership in the ASA, a professional organization of about 5,000 scholars who study American history and culture.

“Any attempt to close off discussion or dialogue among scholars is antithetical to the fundamental values of scholarship and academic freedom,” Yale President Peter Salovey said, in a statement released by the university.


http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20131231/boycott-of-israeli-universities-prompts-heavy-criticism

[Larkspur]

3. Israel is an apartheid state

The boycott is reminiscent of the boycott against the Apartheid regime of South Africa.

[King_David]

4. Think the ASA are regretting their actions ?

Yet?

Because they sure will.

I predict this will ultimately destroy the ASA.

And I will happily make my little contribution to that effort.

I do not think any other association will follow this disaster the ASA brought down upon themselves.

The ASA soon will be history, a case study for scholars.

[azurnoir]

5. Interesting that you hope to see ASA destroyed

though support Israel or else huh, way to win hearts and minds

but from your article

Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber dubbed the boycott "misguided," adding that singling Israel out is "indefensible."

But while Eisgruber notes that his "personal support for scholarly engagement with Israel is enthusiastic and unequivocal," he said he does not intend to denounce the ASA or cut Princeton's institutional ties with the organization.

[King_David]

6. I think an example should be made of the ASA

What the almost 100 universities are doing and legislature in New York,are good starts.

We wait and see what happens.

[azurnoir]

9. one of the unversities Brandeis is boycotting Palestinian universities

but that's okay by you right?

[King_David]

10. Because of a Nazi demonstration on that campus apparently supported by the administration ?

They should organize a block of people sympathetic to that cause to try reverse that decision.

Why not ?

It seems to be working against the ASA.

[azurnoir]

11. Nope that's quite false nor did Sari Nusseibeh support a Nazi rally

but feel free to make whatever claims you need to justify

[King_David]

12. I am free

What is Brandeis boycotting for then?

Same reason as the ASA -- Bigotry?

[azurnoir]

13. Pretty much and a pressure campaign had a bit to do with it as Brandeis refused at first n/t

[King_David]

14. So same reason as the ASA...

Except Brandeis had a reason.

[azurnoir]

15. Both have their reasons however shining light on the the hypocrisy involved here

was my point thanks for helping me out

[King_David]

16. You said both reasons were Bigotry,

I disagree, Brandeis reason was a Nazi march.

[azurnoir]

17. There were no Nazi's at al Quds university period n/t

[King_David]

18. LOL

Of course not.

[shira]

8. So the reason no other American Universities support the ASA boycott is.....?

The reason Mandela never claimed Israel is apartheid is........?

The reason no elected Dems claim Israel is apartheid is.......?



Maybe you're part of the extreme fringe.

[Larkspur]

19. Archbishop Tutu says Israel is practicing apartheid

Tutu condemns Israeli apartheid

While Mandel never declared Israel an apartheid state, he never forgot Israel's support of the South African apartheid regeime...
Nelson Mandela was close to Jews, resolutely loyal to Palestinians


And contemporary leaders of Israel refused to attend Mandela's funeral.
Netanyahu skips Mandela memorial. Israelis say are you kidding?

[shira]

20. But no other Universities support the ASA decision. No elected Dems agree with Tutu...

So how do u know Tutu is correct?

Let me guess - you support apartheid going on in Lebanon for example against refugees who have no rights there - am I correct? Hell, u probably don't even recognize that as apartheid. Or am I wrong?

[Larkspur]

21. Israel's policies against Palestinians are not much different than what

the mostly white apartheid South African government did to it's indigenous people.

Tutu was speaking from his experience as one who suffered under apartheid, so his words have more weight than yours.

[shira]

22. Not one elected Dem says Israel is apartheid. Are they all cowards bought and paid for....

...by the Zionist lobby?

Are they ignorant?

[azurnoir]

23. the same elected Dems you claim are working for a fascist/sharia state named Palestine?

18. Anyone supporting a future state with sharia as the basis for all its laws....

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...as Palestine will surely be is in fact supporting a fascist state.

But to answer your specific question, the answer is no. Sharia courts do not make for a fascist state as the US and UK have sharia courts. The difference is that those courts are subordinate to US/UK law.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1134&pid=55587

and before you start attempting a way out of this statement then go on to the next and what is your claiming then? and oh what polls would those be?

shira (20,245 posts)
28. All states surrounding Israel are fascist theocratic regimes...

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Gaza is fascist under Hamas. The PLO is fascist as well.

Do u disagree? I have no reason to believe Palestine will be any different. And according to polling, about 90% of Palestinians prefer to live under sharia law, which doesn't bode well for those who believe Palestinians prefer to live in a secular western style democracy.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1134&pid=55659

[shira]

24. Do u deny Hamas/PLO rule is fascist & that a future Palestine....

...that will certainly be ruled by one or the other will be fascist as well?

That's a yes/no question.

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But your point is duly noted. Let's turn that around and ask if all elected Dems support apartheid fascist nations like Jordan, Egypt, and (in your opinion) Israel...

[azurnoir]

25. another tails I win heads you lose query? based on your opinions which get confused with facts?

when you come up with a legitimate query let me know but it does seem you are accusing our Democratic admins of supporting ther formation of a fascist sharia state

[Purveyor]

26. BINGO!!! We have a winner here... eom