Are liberals as fragile as Robins' eggs?

[Abbey Marie]

I think I got a good idea what life is like in our colleges today. In my class today on the workings of the CIA, Valerie Plame came up, and in answering, the instructor mentioned that she is "very photogenic". At this point, a woman a few rows over jumped up, said, "This is too sexist!", and stormed out of class. I was stunned!

How can people (read: liberals) be so incredibly thin-skinned and easily offended? And I'll just bet she made some official complaint, too.

If she had stayed another few seconds, I would have replied, "You've got to be kidding".

[gabosaurus]

One woman is looking for an excuse to leave class and we are all to blame?
I took a couple of Current Events seminars in college where the instructor's job was to create conflict and then moderate the discussion. I don't recall any instances of someone storming out. That is why you were there.

[Abbey Marie]

One woman is looking for an excuse to leave class and we are all to blame?
I took a couple of Current Events seminars in college where the instructor's job was to create conflict and then moderate the discussion. I don't recall any instances of someone storming out. That is why you were there.

That sounds like a special class where people signed up for that kind of experience. I therefore don't think it's relevant.
How do you know she was looking for an excuse to leave the class? You don't. In fact, she stayed for over an hour before this horrible event took place.

Are you really unaware of all the stories about students today at traditionally liberal colleges needing "safe spaces"? Generally feminist women. Or how so many words offend them? These are not Conservative students.

How about when someone wrote something pro-Trump on a step, and students started freaking out, and protesting that it was a "trigger" for them?

The lists go on an on. You need to own your people and their frailties. There is really no denying it.

[Elessar]

I think I got a good idea what life is like in our colleges today. In my class today on the workings of the CIA, Valerie Plame came up, and in answering, the instructor mentioned that she is "very photogenic". At this point, a woman a few rows over jumped up, said, "This is too sexist!", and stormed out of class. I was stunned!

How can people (read: liberals) be so incredibly thin-skinned and easily offended? And I'll just bet she made some official complaint, too.

If she had stayed another few seconds, I would have replied, "You've got to be kidding".

Too many liberals do not belong in public without their bib, bottle - and rattle that they can pound all of the time.

[Elessar]

One woman is looking for an excuse to leave class and we are all to blame?


You broad-brush everyone who will not kiss up to your liberal crybaby antics Gabby.
It must be great to feel so all-powerful over people with common sense, right?

[Abbey Marie]

Too many liberals do not belong in public without their bib, bottle - and rattle that they can pound all of the time.

This I firmly believe to be true:

Many liberals believe that only speech they approve of should be allowed.

They already own the media, and indoctrinate our children in government- run schools. Once they take the guns away, the tyranny will be complete.

Our forefathers fought for this?
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[gabosaurus]

That sounds like a special class where people signed up for that kind of experience. I therefore don't think it's relevant.
How do you know she was looking for an excuse to leave the class? You don't. In fact, she stayed for over an hour before this horrible event took place.

Are you really unaware of all the stories about students today at traditionally liberal colleges needing "safe spaces"? Generally feminist women. Or how so many words offend them? These are not Conservative students.

If you are in a class that is discussing the CIA, obviously the students must know there is going to be conflict involved.
I don't know what makes a college "traditionally liberal." When I went to Cal-Berkeley, there were as many conservatives as liberals. Which is to be expected at a school that is extremely selective and tuition is quite expensive.
One of the defining features of Cal was "free speech squares." Where anyone can sign up for and publicize their own speaking appearances. The only caveat being that you can expect your opinions to be challenged and you have to be able to respond.

I have no knowledge of "safe spaces." You are obviously going to a different type of school than I ever did.

[Elessar]

If you are in a class that is discussing the CIA, obviously the students must know there is going to be conflict involved.
I don't know what makes a college "traditionally liberal." When I went to Cal-Berkeley, there were as many conservatives as liberals. Which is to be expected at a school that is extremely selective and tuition is quite expensive.
One of the defining features of Cal was "free speech squares." Where anyone can sign up for and publicize their own speaking appearances. The only caveat being that you can expect your opinions to be challenged and you have to be able to respond.

I have no knowledge of "safe spaces." You are obviously going to a different type of school than I ever did.

Cal-Berkeley explains a lot. A liberal haven where hippies and 'peace and love' tribes flourish, crying to each
other when someone disagrees with their spoon-pounding and spoiled behavior.

[gabosaurus]

Cal-Berkeley explains a lot. A liberal haven where hippies and 'peace and love' tribes flourish, crying to each
other when someone disagrees with their spoon-pounding and spoiled behavior.

That might have been true in the late 60's. I went there beginning in 2002. At which time there were just as many conservatives as liberals.
Do you get your information from old movies and newsreels or what? Have you ever been to California?

[jimnyc]

Berkeley is voted most liberal city in Cali, and that says a LOT. The entire area is infested by liberals. Perhaps the school itself has more conservatives than in the past, but the professors are still VERY liberal as is the student body. Anyone doing a simple search as if looking into going to college can find the best sites out there for folks looking for schools - then simply read. Hell, even kooky wikipedia points out their heavy liberal bias. Or simply do a search on cal berkeley political affiliations... use your imagination. That craphole has been recognized as a bastion of liberalism for decades, and hasn't gotten much better. I wouldn't send my pet worm there. Shit school.

[jimnyc]

Out of 880 college campuses included across the USA, Cal-Berkeley ranks #24 most liberal. I'd say that pretty much says it all. This is where those "fragile" little idiots get started, and come out the other end as whiny little pieces of shit who feel the world owes them, and they're entitled to everything.

[gabosaurus]

Berkeley is voted most liberal city in Cali, and that says a LOT. The entire area is infested by liberals. Perhaps the school itself has more conservatives than in the past, but the professors are still VERY liberal as is the student body. Anyone doing a simple search as if looking into going to college can find the best sites out there for folks looking for schools - then simply read. Hell, even kooky wikipedia points out their heavy liberal bias. Or simply do a search on cal berkeley political affiliations... use your imagination. That craphole has been recognized as a bastion of liberalism for decades, and hasn't gotten much better. I wouldn't send my pet worm there. Shit school.

How would you know what constitutes a good college? It's not like you ever went to one.
If Cal is a "shit school," why it is consistently ranked as one of the top academic schools in the nation? Why is it one of the most selective schools in the nation?
And who chooses a college based on "how liberal" it is? It's like choosing to go to one of the top "party schools" in the nation.
I don't understand why ignorant people try to judge colleges, though. It's like me attempting to rate your porn stash.
Thanks for trolling Abbey's thread, though. :slap:

[jimnyc]

How would you know what constitutes a good college? It's not like you ever went to one.
If Cal is a "shit school," why it is consistently ranked as one of the top academic schools in the nation? Why is it one of the most selective schools in the nation?
And who chooses a college based on "how liberal" it is? It's like choosing to go to one of the top "party schools" in the nation.
I don't understand why ignorant people try to judge colleges, though. It's like me attempting to rate your porn stash.
Thanks for trolling Abbey's thread, though. :slap:

I went to 2 of them, I just don't brag all the time like a loser as yourself. Judging as in pointing out it's a liberal piece of shit school that spits out more liberal fucking idiots - like yourself.

[Kathianne]

UC Berkeley has a long-time liberal reputation. http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/18/uc-berkeley-liberalism-now/

It's a good school, so are many. ;)

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-Illinois-Universities-Named-Among-Americas-Top-25-Colleges-for-2016-by-Forbes-385575601.html

Now as back then, I like diversity of thought. :coffee:

[jimnyc]

^^ Yup. And I do think it was fair to say that the school was raving liberal loonies back in the day, and they have in fact gotten 'better' over time, and maybe have a fair amount of conservatives. But they are STILL a school that is predominantly liberals, liberal professors and such, and in the most liberal town in all of California. Even if free, with free boarding, free food and free everything, I still wouldn't send my son there. No way and no how!

[Kathianne]

^^ Yup. And I do think it was fair to say that the school was raving liberal loonies back in the day, and they have in fact gotten 'better' over time, and maybe have a fair amount of conservatives. But they are STILL a school that is predominantly liberals, liberal professors and such, and in the most liberal town in all of California. Even if free, with free boarding, free food and free everything, I still wouldn't send my son there. No way and no how!
I understand your thinking. I gotta say though that when it comes to college, seems the kid should have some say. I remember my mom saying when I was very young, "Nothing helps you clarify your thinking like someone telling you something different." She was speaking about religion, but that has served me very well in respect to many issues. It has really helped clarify my thinking in the past year.

[jimnyc]

I understand your thinking. I gotta say though that when it comes to college, seems the kid should have some say. I remember my mom saying when I was very young, "Nothing helps you clarify your thinking like someone telling you something different." She was speaking about religion, but that has served me very well in respect to many issues. It has really helped clarify my thinking in the past year.

Absolutely, I agree. We have let Jordan dictate a lot of his education even in his HS years thus far, but of course with guidance. And while his decision on colleges will be highly respected, no way he goes to a very high leaning liberal school! I don't want my kid brainwashed into one of them. He's already leaning right anyway, so I don't think that would be an issue.

Thus far is pick is going to be Rensselaer college a few hours north of us, which is a great school. Pretty difficult to get into, but if his grades continue... he finished with a 4.07gpa this year because of extra credits, and is in summer school taking pre-calc so that he can take physics or whatever next year.

Trying to keep him on the right path of course, and allowing him to choose as I said. But if push came to shove, and a cuckoo liberal college like Berkeley or similar was his choice, we'd have to be having a serious conversation. :)

[Elessar]

That might have been true in the late 60's. I went there beginning in 2002. At which time there were just as many conservatives as liberals.
Do you get your information from old movies and newsreels or what? Have you ever been to California?

You failed to read that I lived in Hawaiian Gardens, Long Beach near El Dorado Park, and Belmont Shore.
I lived in Mckinleyville on the far NW Coast of CA, where the liberal hippie enclave of Arcata is just over the
Mad River bridge.

And I traveled often to Alameda, Petaluma, and Oakland. I've been border to border along the I-5, and
spent time in the Sierra's trout fishing and gold panning.

You do not pay attention much, do You?

[Elessar]

Absolutely, I agree. We have let Jordan dictate a lot of his education even in his HS years thus far, but of course with guidance. And while his decision on colleges will be highly respected, no way he goes to a very high leaning liberal school! I don't want my kid brainwashed into one of them. He's already leaning right anyway, so I don't think that would be an issue.

Thus far is pick is going to be Rensselaer college a few hours north of us, which is a great school. Pretty difficult to get into, but if his grades continue... he finished with a 4.07gpa this year because of extra credits, and is in summer school taking pre-calc so that he can take physics or whatever next year.

Trying to keep him on the right path of course, and allowing him to choose as I said. But if push came to shove, and a cuckoo liberal college like Berkeley or similar was his choice, we'd have to be having a serious conversation. :)

My boy was the top student in his Middle School in Math. In 9th grade he was in Calculus and said it was boring!
He represented his high school in the Math Counts competition at University of California - Davis when he was only
a sophomore. His GPA in high school was at 4.12. He graduated from Humboldt State University with a GPA of 3.75.

Where he got that aptitude, I do not know. But his grandpapa and I were teaching him the multiple tables when he
was 4 years old.

There's more California for You, Gabby...by the way.

[jimnyc]

My boy was the top student in his Middle School in Math. In 9th grade he was in Calculus and said it was boring!
He represented his high school in the Math Counts competition at University of California - Davis when he was only
a sophomore. His GPA in high school was at 4.12. He graduated from Humboldt State University with a GPA of 3.75.

Where he got that aptitude, I do not know. But his grandpapa and I were teaching him the multiple tables when he
was 4 years old.

There's more California for You, Gabby...by the way.

That's excellent!!

[Elessar]

That's excellent!!

Going for his Doctorate in Physical Therapy now at Samuel Merrit University
in Oakland CA.

More California for you, Gabby....

[jimnyc]

Going for his Doctorate in Physical Therapy now at Samuel Merrit University
in Oakland CA.

More California for you, Gabby....

Damn, good for him! Is he a liberal? :laugh:

[Elessar]

Absolutely, I agree


Thus far is pick is going to be Rensselaer :)

They used to have a very good wrestling program there, but it is fantastic as a Tech School!

[Elessar]

Damn, good for him! Is he a liberal? :laugh:

Not at all. He is fairly neutral, using his mind and insight to make decisions.....
as it should be.

[namvet]

consider the source of the eggs

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