The irony of "micro-aggression". But, in this case, the SJW's are simply displaying insane macro-aggression. Notice how it is always a barge-in, verbal assault slinging, protest. Tolerance, civility, maturity, respect, are not descriptives of these people. This is TRUE insanity...
Oh man, and KU also doesn't like gorilla's, because they're "too masculine"...
Sounded like a bunch of college kids trying to work things out and argue for their point of view (on both sides). Whats wrong with that?
The Ironic Chef wrote:
The irony of "micro-aggression". But, in this case, the SJW's are simply displaying insane macro-aggression. Notice how it is always a barge-in, verbal assault slinging, protest. Tolerance, civility, maturity, respect, are not descriptives of these people. This is TRUE insanity...
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-09-26/stunning-university-kansas-safe-space-vs-free-speech-meeting-caught-tape
Someone should have SJWs charged with harassment, because they harass and bully their way around recklessly and encourage others to do the same. What a Pathetic demographic, mainly composed of losers with no real power, who resort to personal attacks and shaming tactics to advance their agenda.
Is that link your idea of a news source?
The incident in question is an excellent case study of what happens when young people learn how to debate issues from the internet. No respect or thoughtful consideration of the issues that could possibly convince someone else of your position; just loud, emotionally reasoned, inarticulate intellectual masturbation.
The hypocrisy of both sides is astounding - and they are both too self absorbed to see it. These students and the people who read websites like that need to grow beyond this middle school level of discourse and learn to articulate themselves like adults.
Well, it is ironic that you refer to yourself as centrist, but are so close-minded to know that ZH is quite a reputable news source, as well as a news compilation and citation site. It's reputation certainly gained the notice of Bloomberg, and ZH is quite fond of Bloomberg. The Bloomberg article has its spin, but hey, any exposure is good exposure, eh? lol
http://www.zerohedge.com/category/tags/bloomberg-news
/roast
Post 2000 music fan wrote:
Sounded like a bunch of college kids trying to work things out and argue for their point of view (on both sides). Whats wrong with that?
People in college aren't kids. They are adults.
What is going on there?
I cannot figure what is being proposed with closing safe spaces.
Is there currently a building where students can go to and lounge when they want a safe space to go? Or are they discussing the free speech areas of the campus should not be free speech areas?
I feel badly for some of those kids. Unless they grow out of their current state, they are going to have a hard time getting a job and are going to have time finding happiness in their lives.
By current state I mean saying things like as a xxxx, it has some special meaning or significance.
Sjw's are weak little people. They don't lift and probably run distance.
harambae wrote:
Sjw's are weak little people. They don't lift and probably run distance.
Yeah, that 300 lb cry-baby looks like she has the perfect genetics to be a star steepler.
Well, thanks to the rednecks these people are going to have a big fat friend in the White House. Trump is such a loser, why did you morons choose him as the only alternative?
I am moving to Australia.
cici wrote:
Post 2000 music fan wrote:Sounded like a bunch of college kids trying to work things out and argue for their point of view (on both sides). Whats wrong with that?
People in college aren't kids. They are adults.
Quasi-adults perhaps.
I am at KU. It is out of control here. There is a vocal minority that cannot be appeased. They want to steer society in a very different direction and they feel they are entitled to have their demands met. They frequently make demands by storming into classrooms and administrator offices. This disrupts student and faculty time, but they don't care. They demanded their own student government with a separate budget and bullied they bullied the elected student government into approving it by taking to social media and calling them racists. Our african-american, female Chancellor vetoed the bill. The town and community was shocked that she made what many thought was the right decision.
The tragic part of all of this is that, much like the University of Missouri, the campus climate has deteriorated for all since this group became aggressive. It is bizarre to me. The school and town are already very liberal and inclusive, but I'm now legitimately scared of protestors storming a classroom that I'm in. As you saw in the video it could quickly get ugly.
I don't know what the right answer is. There are legitimate complaints and problems. Like other posters I also worry about the future employment prospects of these students. They're already blaming the system and life only gets more difficult after college. College is simply a place to get an education. Go to class, write your papers, graduate. There shouldn't be that much more to it. I believe that the consumer model of education is to blame for this attitude as well as the rising cost of a degree.
John Brown wrote:
I am at KU. It is out of control here. There is a vocal minority that cannot be appeased. They want to steer society in a very different direction and they feel they are entitled to have their demands met. They frequently make demands by storming into classrooms and administrator offices. This disrupts student and faculty time, but they don't care. They demanded their own student government with a separate budget and bullied they bullied the elected student government into approving it by taking to social media and calling them racists. Our african-american, female Chancellor vetoed the bill. The town and community was shocked that she made what many thought was the right decision.
The tragic part of all of this is that, much like the University of Missouri, the campus climate has deteriorated for all since this group became aggressive. It is bizarre to me. The school and town are already very liberal and inclusive, but I'm now legitimately scared of protestors storming a classroom that I'm in. As you saw in the video it could quickly get ugly.
I don't know what the right answer is. There are legitimate complaints and problems. Like other posters I also worry about the future employment prospects of these students. They're already blaming the system and life only gets more difficult after college. College is simply a place to get an education. Go to class, write your papers, graduate. There shouldn't be that much more to it. I believe that the consumer model of education is to blame for this attitude as well as the rising cost of a degree.
You ARE the problem, don't you see? You don't want them storming into your classroom, you just said it. But they have a right to storm into the classroom when they want and you acting like you don't want them there is racist. So they have to deal with being treated terribly and they typically come away from the whole thing with a huge amount of debt. Not fair. They suffer through abusive education filled with fear and threats and then have to pay for it.
I know the KU, and Lawrence, climate. Welcome to the progression of 'progressivism'. The leftist nature of the city has given the keys to the truly sociopathic and psychotic. You are stuck with these people, and it will only continue to deteriorate. Instead of using traditional counselors, it has now evolved into 'safe spaces'. They DEMAND funding, and all sorts of special treatment. This is divisive intent... literally, the goal IS to divide. These people are so completely detached from reality, that they DEMAND to be divided by creating their own club, so to speak. They are completely self-centered (sociopathic)... you know, in opposition to the "we are one" mantra used by many 'liberals'.Again, you are stuck with these people. They will only continue to gain, and abuse power. This is the leftist model. There is no goal of "equality"... the mission, is power through division. Congratulations... you just learned more about reality, than you have at that sh!thole on the hill, in Lawrence, Kansas.
John Brown wrote:
The tragic part of all of this is that, much like the University of Missouri, the campus climate has deteriorated for all since this group became aggressive. It is bizarre to me. The school and town are already very liberal and inclusive, but I'm now legitimately scared of protestors storming a classroom that I'm in. As you saw in the video it could quickly get ugly.
Do you know what is going on in this particular video?
What does safe spaces mean to these students? What exactly are they upset about losing with this proposal? Is it use of a building?
Or are they arguing against free speech zones on the campus?
I never thought Kansas was a liberal state. Is this the price to be paid by having higher-paying out-of-staters filing the seats?
Lawrence is incredibly liberal... and has been, for decades.
Follow the Money wrote:
I never thought Kansas was a liberal state. Is this the price to be paid by having higher-paying out-of-staters filing the seats?
What? Nothing that you said makes sense. All we hear is bully talk.
The Ironic Chef wrote:
Lawrence is incredibly liberal... and has been, for decades.
Follow the Money wrote:I never thought Kansas was a liberal state. Is this the price to be paid by having higher-paying out-of-staters filing the seats?
For Kansas. Move those people to Berkeley and they all turn into a bunch of conservatives:)
Every school is going to have a dozen wacko's.The question is always can those wacko's organize enough of the campus to impose their will or not. And of course if it comes out this was a staged event, I wouldn't be shocked.
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