'So pissed I could scream': Rutgers student unloads on '#NoRice morons' that 'hijacked graduation'

That’s how it works, right?

In March, the Rutgers student government voted 25-17 in favor of the decision to invite former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to speak at the university’s commencement ceremony. But after a small group of faculty and students shrieked “war criminal” for weeks, Rice canceled her speech and said she was “simply unwilling to detract from [the ceremony] in any way.”

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Banner drop from Scott Hall (one of the busiest classroom buildings at Rutgers) today #NoRice pic.twitter.com/jdsgVvvxNR

— Humza Q (@humzaq126) April 30, 2014

The protests appear to have been driven largely by a speech-stomping squad of intolerant faculty members. The Rutgers AAUP-AFT faculty union celebrated its “huge win” today:

.@KellyHeyboer Huge win!! @CondoleezzaRice cancelled in face of faculty & student protests http://t.co/R6pmov24Y2 @PrecariousFac @AFLCIO

— Rutgers AAUP-AFT (@ruaaup) May 3, 2014

Student and faculty supporters joined the dance of victory when they learned they would not suffer the untenable burden of listening to Rice speak.

Grateful to the student protesters whose bravery and conviction clearly made the difference in ensuring #NoRice at commencement.

— Andrew Goldstone (@goldstoneandrew) May 3, 2014

Proud to be a @RutgersU student. A commencement speaker shouldn't be controversial, but rather a beacon of justice and humanity! #NoRice

— SK (@sk_2300) May 3, 2014

WE DID IT CONDI DOESN'T WANT TO COME I LOVE YOU ALL #NoRice http://t.co/j5IPwyCYK8

— Hajra ہاجرہ (@etegosum) May 3, 2014

Today I learned what it really means to be an activist. Thank you Rutgers students, so much love and support! #NoRice #NoWarCriminals

— Moneeb Mian (@MoneebMian) May 3, 2014

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Tweets from Rutgers Students for Justice in Palestine:

Let this be known we will never support a war criminal at commencement. Congratulations for all our hard work #NoRicehttp://t.co/WdTt5KihRd

— Rutgers SJP (@RutgersSJP) May 3, 2014

We hope our victory brings awareness to the more institutionalized & systematic militarization & lack of transparency of campuses #NoRice

— Rutgers SJP (@RutgersSJP) May 3, 2014

SJP flashback:

https://twitter.com/LilacSundayBlog/status/462657548332437506

Count this Twitter user out of the victory parade. He says he’s scheduled to graduate from Rutgers this year and is “so pissed” at the #NoRice mob he’s ready to “scream.”

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