May 20May 20 Quote If UATX officials want to prevent their school from operating merely as a high-concept redoubt for conservative culture warriors, they should re-commit to the school’s own founding principles, and leave the vitriolic “anti-wokeness” fusillades to podcasters and YouTubers. Yes. "If."
May 20May 20 1 hour ago, HenryJames said: Freedom isn't free No, there's a hefty fuckin' fee And if you don't throw in your buck 'o five Who will?
May 20May 20 A long but informative article from a former student, they are who we thought they were. Quote I speak of the school’s true target audience, of the young neoconservatives who seemed to think trans athletes and immigrants were the greatest threat to the Union, whose high school tuition had cost 4x a degree from a public university, who nodded at UATX speakers with graduate degrees from Berkeley or UChicago as they railed against “elites” and “elite culture” on the office complex of a billionaire. At lunch or between class sessions, you could hear them say interesting things. Consider the remarks of a single afternoon. One student, bravely reviving the pseudoscience of physiognomy, said that if your index finger was longer than your ring finger, that probably meant you were gay. Someone else claimed that 20% of Gen Z identified as LGTBQ. “There’s no way a society can evolve if 20% of its population is gay,” another student added, shaking his head. “Evolve,” in this case, seemed to mean “stay the same” or “turn back the historical clock.” Later, yet another statistic was cited: “7% of France is Muslim.” “Yeah,” a peer replied, “that’s a problem because they don’t want to integrate.” https://thenewinquiry.com/an-american-education-notes-from-uatx/
May 20May 20 2 hours ago, Blotto said: https://quillette.com/2025/05/16/is-the-university-of-austin-betraying-its-founding-principles/ Free speech and free thinking, huh? Well, alrighty then. I dont feel any sympathy for the author, as she was too stupid to realize what she was signing up for, and it was pretty obvious all along. This is really well written and I think it very difficult to nit pick given the author's history and disclosure levels. Thanks for posting.
May 20May 20 1 hour ago, Hank Scorpio said: said that if your index finger was longer than your ring finger, that probably meant you were gay Well that might track
May 20May 20 3 hours ago, Blotto said: https://quillette.com/2025/05/16/is-the-university-of-austin-betraying-its-founding-principles/ Free speech and free thinking, huh? Well, alrighty then. I dont feel any sympathy for the author, as she was too stupid to realize what she was signing up for, and it was pretty obvious all along. Quote Still, it never crossed my mind that, at UATX of all places, I’d feel pressured to conform to any kind of institutional dogma; or that a more moderate perspective about DEI could be considered what Orwell called thoughtcrime. On the contrary, I assumed that opinions such as mine proved the university’s rule: I could freely express a critique—not just of the university, but of the federal government—believing that my (admittedly rather unoriginal) perspective added to the intellectual diversity of the university.
May 20May 20 14 minutes ago, Beau Vine said: seriously. What on earth makes her think a “university” that is basically founded by the Ben Shapiro group wants diversity in thought? Im so tired of these people acting like they had no idea they’d suffer consequences for doing stupid things. Or worse, being so entitled they assume they would Be allowed to be the one allowed who is different. Edited May 20May 20 by Js1
May 20May 20 Man. Go back to, say, page 8 of this thread, and see the usual suspects calling us out for noting the obvious bullshit of the "free speech" and "free thinking" claimed mission of this outfit. The nature of this endeavor was fully apparent from the get-go. Surprising to me that some relatively smart people (see the author of the piece above) instead took the institution at its word, and presumed it would actually follow the values it proclaimed (instead of using them as a smokescreen and excuse for being exactly as right-wing dogmatic and anti-free thinking as anyone with a lick of sense knew they would), but some people like to trust. I get it. But their experience gives us a clear and clean window into the actual function that we all expected. "Free speech and free thought" my ass. And fuck anyone who defended this bullshit at its outset, when it was obvious to all exactly what was happening.
May 21May 21 30 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: Go back to, say, page 8 of this thread, and see the usual suspects calling us out for noting the obvious bullshit of the "free speech" and "free thinking" claimed mission of this outfit Does your quote function not work?
May 21May 21 3 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: A long but informative article from a former student, they are who we thought they were. https://thenewinquiry.com/an-american-education-notes-from-uatx/ "Conservatives" get to spout counterfactuals but without getting shouted down by the leftists.
May 21May 21 45 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: Man. Go back to, say, page 8 of this thread, and see the usual suspects calling us out for noting the obvious bullshit of the "free speech" and "free thinking" claimed mission of this outfit. The nature of this endeavor was fully apparent from the get-go. Surprising to me that some relatively smart people (see the author of the piece above) instead took the institution at its word, and presumed it would actually follow the values it proclaimed (instead of using them as a smokescreen and excuse for being exactly as right-wing dogmatic and anti-free thinking as anyone with a lick of sense knew they would), but some people like to trust. I get it. But their experience gives us a clear and clean window into the actual function that we all expected. "Free speech and free thought" my ass. And fuck anyone who defended this bullshit at its outset, when it was obvious to all exactly what was happening. It's such a burden being right all the time.
May 21May 21 34 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: "Conservatives" get to spout counterfactuals but without getting shouted down by the leftists. Sounds like bizarro world CR.
May 21May 21 2 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: Or maybe just DT. Maybe. But you know there is a difference twice.
May 21May 21 3 hours ago, Js1 said: seriously. What on earth makes her think a “university” that is basically founded by the Ben Shapiro group wants diversity in thought? Im so tired of these people acting like they had no idea they’d suffer consequences for doing stupid things. Or worse, being so entitled they assume they would Be allowed to be the one allowed who is different. This person got a doctorate of education from Harvard and elsewhere in that article she explains that getting an MBA was what really opened horizons for her intellectually. So yes she is very stupid and it reflects poorly on Harvard that they gave a PhD to someone who appears completely incapable of recognizing grifting charlatans when she sees them and who also thinks she really got challenged ethically and intellectually at fucking business school.
May 21May 21 5 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: A long but informative article from a former student, they are who we thought they were. https://thenewinquiry.com/an-american-education-notes-from-uatx/ Lulz at how they introduce the academic luminaries that have flocked to UATX:
May 21May 21 6 minutes ago, 956 Worldwide said: This person got a doctorate of education from Harvard and elsewhere in that article she explains that getting an MBA was what really opened horizons for her intellectually. So yes she is very stupid and it reflects poorly on Harvard that they gave a PhD to someone who appears completely incapable of recognizing grifting charlatans when she sees them and who also thinks she really got challenged ethically and intellectually at fucking business school. She seems to be one of those certain types of Jew that seem to be quite gullible. I'm not sure what the defining characteristic is, but it seems a goodly percentage of those with Hebrew surnames outside Israel are a bit whacked out.
May 21May 21 3 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: She seems to be one of those certain types of Jew that seem to be quite gullible. I'm not sure what the defining characteristic is, but it seems a goodly percentage of those with Hebrew surnames outside Israel are a bit whacked out.
May 21May 21 On 4/2/2025 at 10:05 AM, wildcat09 said: Sidis makes several thoughtful posts full of really substantive analysis about issues with college admissions Ana: "oh you're just being antisemitic!" Oh that was directed squarely at you bitch and you know it. Not sidis.
May 21May 21 That Quilette article is entirely too long and needed a better editor. Here is the r key takeaway which speaks for itself and perfectly encapsulates the UATX ethos: ”I firmly believed in UATX’s stated mission of fostering free exchange of ideas, academic debate, and constantly challenging members of the academy to defend and discuss their beliefs and principles. I created an entire institute dedicated to these ideals and partnered with them to advance that mission. Then I made a LinkedIn post about DEI that upset one of the institution’s wealthy financiers and they fired me.”
May 21May 21 I don’t understand what she’s trying to say. They never even remotely hid the ball about what they were doing. It’s been crystal clear what “academic freedom” means to this group, same as “free speech” and “freedoms of religion.” They’re arguing it to the Supreme Court and winning. What on earth could lead anyone to believe that this school was anything other than maga u? Edited May 21May 21 by 'stache
May 21May 21 27 minutes ago, 'stache said: I don’t understand what she’s trying to say. They never even remotely hid the ball about what they were doing. It’s been crystal clear what “academic freedom” means to this group, same as “free speech” and “freedoms of religion.” They’re arguing it to the Supreme Court and winning. What on earth could lead anyone to believe that this school was anything other than maga u? This idiot is the equivalent of an LGBT+ student enrolling in Liberty and being surprised Pikachu face that they won't let you start a Gay-Straight Alliance or Pride event. Or enrolling in Baylor and refusing to attend chapel services because you're an atheist.
May 21May 21 19 hours ago, Blotto said: https://quillette.com/2025/05/16/is-the-university-of-austin-betraying-its-founding-principles/ Free speech and free thinking, huh? Well, alrighty then. I dont feel any sympathy for the author, as she was too stupid to realize what she was signing up for, and it was pretty obvious all along. A Conservative University would squash opposing thoughts while touting free speech and free thinking?
May 21May 21 18 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: A long but informative article from a former student, they are who we thought they were. https://thenewinquiry.com/an-american-education-notes-from-uatx/ I'm on chapter 74 of this article, and just came across this quote. Quote In the ensuing Q&A, however, at least one person in the audience evinced disappointment. This student asked Bari Weiss why a school that promised “constructive debate” had failed to invite any speakers who were left-of-center. Weiss had difficulty with that one. Perhaps because it so plainly pointed to what most attendees knew but blithely kept unspoken. UATX quite clearly embraces some “truths” over others, and the discussions it fosters are like those that might take place at the Hoover Institution or a rightwing message board. There was only the most superficial range to the opinions and ideas held. Almost all the speakers droned smugly on about the same points. DEI is ruining higher education. Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies are worthless. “Gender ideology” is destroying America’s social and moral fabric. IQ is the best measure of merit. These positions have as their end the maintenance—the naturalization—of existing race and class hierarchies. Inviting speakers from the left would pose an obstacle to that naturalization. I wonder if there are two people dumb enough to attend that didn't realize what it was, or if this was the author of the prior article?
May 21May 21 18 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: UATX speakers with graduate degrees from Berkeley or UChicago as they railed against “elites” and “elite culture” on the office complex of a billionaire This part always makes me laugh the most The people who attended those institutions and are the elite rail against those institutions and the elite and the drones in the audience just clap and nod
May 21May 21 3 hours ago, 956 Worldwide said: That Quilette article is entirely too long and needed a better editor. Here is the r key takeaway which speaks for itself and perfectly encapsulates the UATX ethos: ”I firmly believed in UATX’s stated mission of fostering free exchange of ideas, academic debate, and constantly challenging members of the academy to defend and discuss their beliefs and principles. I created an entire institute dedicated to these ideals and partnered with them to advance that mission. Then I made a LinkedIn post about DEI that upset one of the institution’s wealthy financiers and they fired me.” Leopards, face, yada yada yada...
May 21May 21 19 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: A long but informative article from a former student, they are who we thought they were. https://thenewinquiry.com/an-american-education-notes-from-uatx/ Who the fuck agreed to open an aggy campus in Austin???????
May 21May 21 21 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: A long but informative article from a former student, they are who we thought they were. https://thenewinquiry.com/an-american-education-notes-from-uatx/ "What are the discussion topics at the post Second Baptist Church Bible study lunch-get together, Alex?"
May 21May 21 I wonder what percentage of that student body walks around with calipers in their pocket. You know it's not 0.
May 21May 21 30 minutes ago, wildcat09 said: I wonder what percentage of that student body walks around with calipers in their pocket. You know it's not 0. Only when attending class at their new medical school. Can't remember who they named it after...
May 21May 21 Can’t we sue for copyright infringement or trademark infringement or some legal shit where they are forced to say “The University of Austin - brought to you by MyPillow” just so people don’t get fooled? And by people I mean the ones who need the legal disclaimers on things so they don’t ingest poison because it wasn’t clearly written on the label.
May 21May 21 4 hours ago, Js1 said: This part always makes me laugh the most The people who attended those institutions and are the elite rail against those institutions and the elite and the drones in the audience just clap and nod We need Men of the People to defend us against elite institutions, men like Ted Cruz and George W. Bush who attended...*checks notes* well, never mind.
May 22May 22 “Natural aristocracy” is really indicative of a values system. The sort of fellows who read Animal Farm and cheered on the pigs.
May 22May 22 On 4/1/2025 at 3:45 PM, Anastasis said: Watching kids navigate the current college admissions process is mind blowing to me. While it can be convoluted, young adults also have resources available we never dreamed of when I went through the experience/ late 80's. What is so mind blowing about navigating the process? And I ask this as a parent of a guy who went through the application process for USMA not once, but twice. Yes there were other schools involved in the first round. He owned it all. Experiences varied across his peers, of course. Edited May 22May 22 by Iceman
May 22May 22 3 hours ago, Nivek said: “Natural aristocracy” is really indicative of a values system. The sort of fellows who read Animal Farm and cheered on the pigs. Are you saying I shouldn't like bacon, ham and pepperoni? Are you a fucking zealot fundamental Muslim? Why should I not cheer for more pig?
May 22May 22 7 hours ago, BurntEyes said: Are you saying I shouldn't like bacon, ham and pepperoni? Are you a fucking zealot fundamental Muslim? Why should I not cheer for more pig?
August 19Aug 19 [/url] I love the quasi-reenactment of the Faith+1 album cover.The whole thing just screams “authentic” and totally not “self-important posers,” no sir.
August 19Aug 19 24 minutes ago, Foosters said: Over/under 2.5 serial killers in that pic There’s at least one obvious date rapist in that photo
August 19Aug 19 1 hour ago, Judge Roybeanbag said: The comments on that are pretty spicy. Quote Corban Fikes 7h This makes me proud to be a student at UATX. There's so much to be grateful for at the school, and I'm excited to be back in the fall with the polity. (I'm also really looking forward to Marco's food after Tuesday lecture!!) I hope we can continue to cultivate our culture of sincerity as well as curiosity, of humility as well as honor, and grace as well as grit. It makes perfect sense that somebody whose parents named her "Corban Fikes" (or him, I don't know what the fuck kind of name "Corban" is, I know "Corbin" is what some guys are named but not sure on "Corban", fucking my generation and their dumb-ass spelling of their kids' names) would go to a place like that. Edited August 19Aug 19 by atomheartbevo
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