Well, no they should not go to Gaza. However they should protest without violating laws by assaulting others or breaking into buildings. It is too bad "performative" has become a negative buzzword.
It’s just a word. I don’t use buzzwords. They are performing, like trained seals, without any real understanding. Most will scatter when the semester ends.
More understanding would probably make them even more angry. Besides that a giant generalization. There is a Columbia student right here on the Bulwark whose comments show a good deal of understanding. By the way, nearly every protest stretching back as far as you want to go is "performative," because protesters are usually powerless to do anything besides protest and maybe write letters to the editor or congresspeople.
Then they should go to Gaza and help. Otherwise it’s just performative. For most of them it’s a social activity.
See how many stick around when school’s out.
Well, no they should not go to Gaza. However they should protest without violating laws by assaulting others or breaking into buildings. It is too bad "performative" has become a negative buzzword.
It’s just a word. I don’t use buzzwords. They are performing, like trained seals, without any real understanding. Most will scatter when the semester ends.
More understanding would probably make them even more angry. Besides that a giant generalization. There is a Columbia student right here on the Bulwark whose comments show a good deal of understanding. By the way, nearly every protest stretching back as far as you want to go is "performative," because protesters are usually powerless to do anything besides protest and maybe write letters to the editor or congresspeople.