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| 2024-09-17 | |
| [NYPOST] The Cornell University prof gained notoriety in the immediate aftermath of Oct. 7 by declaring that he found the terror attack ''exhilarating.'' He wasn't specific about what was more exciting to him — the slaughter of hundreds of people at a music festival, including maimed people at point-blank range, the mass hostage-taking, the burning of people alive or the horrific sexual violence. For the committed anti-Zionist, there must be so many thrilling moments to choose from. Afterward, Russell Rickford
But his remarks at a pro-Paleostinian rally at the Ithaca Commons on Oct. 15 weren't a matter of mere vocabulary. He didn't say ''exhilarating'' when he meant to use a word that means the opposite, or something less positive. Related: Cornell University: 2024-08-13 Former Cornell student sentenced to 21 months in jail for threats against Jews Cornell University: 2024-05-28 Pennsylvania state Democrat allegedly tipped off anti-Israel encampment of police 'sweep' Cornell University: 2024-05-19 UPenn students face felony charges over attempted anti-Israel occupation | |
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