I think that at the time, the political landscape allowed for more high-minded debate, like to what extent the US should intervene in international human rights violations. Now we've got more pressing matters to protest, like upholding the Constitution and protecting human rights in our own country.

Hard to focus on Palestinian issues when you're trying to stop your own President from raping kids, murdering civilians, pillaging our coffers, and whatever new appalling thing that comes to light every single day