Comments on: Furman University faculty may protest Bush commencement speech.

By: sylverfoxx

sylverfoxx — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:58:38 +0000

Maybe they could just seat GWB in a corner and read “My Pet Goat” to him until the ceremonies are over.

By: mercuryblues

mercuryblues — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:04:34 +0000

Some at FU are saying FU to Bush while others, want to block the right of peaceful protests are saying FU to the Constitution of the US.
If the protest is allowed I wonder if DeMint will threaten any type of government funding they receive.

By: lioninaugust

lioninaugust — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:44:13 +0000

As a matter of conscience and as a role model for my students, I refused to attend commencement when Bush delivered the so-called commencement address. Attendance was compulsory. I advised my students in advance that I would not be there to celebrate with them; and, I told them why.
There was no consequence, nor could there be. What are they going to do, fire me? Write me up as insubordinate? I think not. Critical thinking, free inquiry, and open discourse in words and actions are a part of the academic scene. And, if they are not integral to an academic community, then it is not a learning community.

By: Exit Stage Left

Exit Stage Left — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:16:24 +0000

Crusty Old Bastard Says:
Up yours, Jack

HEY….leave me out of this :)~

By: dbadass

dbadass — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:04:17 +0000

pax:
Does SC have Beaufort or “BooFort”. I always mix those two up despite having been to both?

By: pax

pax — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:56:10 +0000

Oh, and by the way, who just is “the Furman Community?” Housekeepers, janitors, groundskeepers, food service? My friends in these services are now anti-Bush!

By: pax

pax — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:53:05 +0000

I have been to Furman, thought it reminded me of Duke’s campus.
Greenville is not a hick town, great places to eat and shop…even has an opera house and ballet. Granted, SC has only Charleston and Greenville and one needs to skip Myrtle Beach.

All this said, the University is surrounded by a sea of ignorance and bigotry. Usually this is an issue that gets the locals riled up but more and more people have turned against Bush that I could see them participating in the protest.

By: naldo

naldo — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:29:29 +0000

It’s comforting to see things haven’t changed much since my own college days: Young Americans for Freedom (University of Florida, 1972) were a bunch of mouth breathers incapable of original thought, most of whom went on to become racist hicktown lawyers in some Dixiedorf. If they were especially ungifted they had aspirations to the mayor’s office. Looks like Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow carries on those sorry redneck traditions.

The above posts have it just right: don’t give these bubbas any ammunition by protesting. Just attend and be obnoxious as hell.

By: Dirty Hippie

Dirty Hippie — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:39:34 +0000

I say everybody wear an armband of some sort. And moon his speech.

By: RUCerious

RUCerious — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:22:15 +0000

Perhaps the faculty Should show up. Begin applauding loudly, and don’t stop. Have it escalate to catcalls, whoopee cushion farts and New Years Eve huzzah screechers. Maybe the chymp would get the sarcasm, maybe not.

By: blue state bob

blue state bob — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:05:24 +0000

Members of the Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow = Dweebs that couldn’t get laid in a whore house with a fist full of hundreds.
And exactly how can tomorrow be better when you’re a conservative?

By: pete

pete — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:03:50 +0000

Freedom Rebel Says:

Even more appropriate Hague Trials/09, that would get a rise.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Maybe a mix? While it would send a powerful message, to thinking people, I’m not sure that Chimpy would understand the reference. And I doubt any of his minions would enlighten him.

By: southrnbelle

southrnbelle — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:50:18 +0000

Who are the idiots that invite our wonderful fascist occupants of the White House, et al., to speak at commencement ceremonies??

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:31:32 +0000

a conservative student group is trying to block the protest:

asking that administrators refuse to allow faculty members to skip ceremonies in protest of the Bush visit.

What do they propose? That they be forced? By what means? National Guard? Armed police? Military?

This should be good.

By: Freedom Rebel

Freedom Rebel — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:28:41 +0000

#10 pete Says:

How about they attend and maintain a respectful silence while wearing T-shirts that read; “Worst President Ever”!

Even more appropriate Hague Trials/09, that would get a rise.

By: Jess Wonderin

Jess Wonderin — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:15:02 +0000

I think they should bus in Bush-McSame supporters with free beer, wet T contests with a Hannity Sideshow Carnival and dueling banjos . . . I’m sure Bush will have a speech that will inspire America and foment world peace, raise the dollar and create cheap oil . . . then again I could be wrong . . .

Maybe pitchforks, tar and feathers would be a better traditional country welcome . . .

By: dixie blood

dixie blood — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:40:07 +0000

dumbstruck Says:
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…and here in NC we count that as a blessing.

As well you should…

By: Chuck_Feney

Chuck_Feney — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:37:18 +0000

I’ve only had mine for about 3 months also so I’m not that attached to it.

I’ll create a new account with a different handle, no biggie.

Take care!

By: dumbstruck

dumbstruck — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:19:46 +0000

…and here in NC we count that as a blessing.

By: Chuck Feney

Chuck Feney — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:17:16 +0000

Hey Chuck underscore…

Great minds think alike. It’s been some number of months; and, I would be willing to name change, but the profile doesn’t permit editing of the username.