Yesterday, when John discussed the 2 pm Eastern deadline for Columbia University Students to break up their pro-Hamas encampment, the situation was showing some signs of progress. University President Shafik said that her negotiations had “failed” and that the site would be shut down and protesters would be suspended. I had my doubts and went on Twitter asking what the over/under was on the protest ending as opposed to Columbia backing down again. By this morning, I was wishing I’d put a healthy wager on the outcome with somebody in Vegas. Not only did the protesters refuse to disperse (they reportedly held a vote and it was unanimous) but they broke into and took over Hamilton Hall. They draped Palestinian flags out of the windows and hurled insults and antisemitic rhetoric at anyone who challenged them. A couple of people were reportedly detained, but as of this morning the…
So Much for the Columbia Shutdown – HotAir
