http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2020/06/on...Rs6EQJu0-4

And all of these statements are acts, deeds that speak, undertaken and perpetuated now, every day, all the time. Everything the College does, though its work is not that of an activist or agitator, is for the moral and intellectual uplift of all. 

There may be something deafening in the culture—certainly there are those who cannot hear — but it is not from the silence of the College. 

There is a kind of virtue that is cheap. It consists of jumping on cost-free bandwagons of public feeling — perhaps even deeply justified public feeling — and winning approval by espousing the right opinion. No one who wishes the College to issue statements is assumed to be a party to such behavior. But the fact that very real racial problems are now being cynically exploited for profit, gain, and public favor by some organizations and people is impossible to overlook. It is a scandal and a shame that compounds our ills and impedes their correction. Hillsdale College, though far from perfect, will continue to do the work of education in the great principles that are, second only to divine grace, the solution to the grave ills that beset our times. 

_______

I wish my alma mater had this intelligence and courage

At least we know where to donate now.

(06-20-2020 01:33 PM)shere khan Wrote:  http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2020/06/on...Rs6EQJu0-4

And all of these statements are acts, deeds that speak, undertaken and perpetuated now, every day, all the time. Everything the College does, though its work is not that of an activist or agitator, is for the moral and intellectual uplift of all. 

There may be something deafening in the culture—certainly there are those who cannot hear — but it is not from the silence of the College. 

There is a kind of virtue that is cheap. It consists of jumping on cost-free bandwagons of public feeling — perhaps even deeply justified public feeling — and winning approval by espousing the right opinion. No one who wishes the College to issue statements is assumed to be a party to such behavior. But the fact that very real racial problems are now being cynically exploited for profit, gain, and public favor by some organizations and people is impossible to overlook. It is a scandal and a shame that compounds our ills and impedes their correction. Hillsdale College, though far from perfect, will continue to do the work of education in the great principles that are, second only to divine grace, the solution to the grave ills that beset our times. 

_______

I wish my alma mater had this intelligence and courage

At least we know where to donate now.

I'm trying to remember where the quote was from. Don't remember if its a philosopher, a TV show, a book or a movie. Been trying for a few days to remember the exact quote. But the essence is that those who try to see things as only two polar opposites, who try to force you to choose one of those extremes, they are the evil. For some reason it seems like something the logical Mr. Spock would say.

Quote isn't worded anything like that.

From Wikipedia:

Quote:Hillsdale College is a private conservative college in Hillsdale, Michigan. Founded in 1844 by abolitionists known as Free Will Baptists, it has a liberal arts curriculum that is based on the Western heritage as a product of both the Greco-Roman culture and the Judeo-Christian tradition.[4] Hillsdale requires every student, regardless of concentration of studies, to complete a core curriculum that includes courses on the Great Books, the U.S. Constitution, biology, chemistry, and physics.[5]

Since the late 20th century, the college has been one of several in the United States which decline governmental financial support, instead depending entirely on private donations to supplement students' payments for tuition.[6][7]

Founded by abolitionists ... refuses government support even in the form of financial aid. That's some Ron Paul level O.G. classical liberalism.

(06-20-2020 02:59 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(06-20-2020 01:33 PM)shere khan Wrote:  http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2020/06/on...Rs6EQJu0-4

And all of these statements are acts, deeds that speak, undertaken and perpetuated now, every day, all the time. Everything the College does, though its work is not that of an activist or agitator, is for the moral and intellectual uplift of all. 

There may be something deafening in the culture—certainly there are those who cannot hear — but it is not from the silence of the College. 

There is a kind of virtue that is cheap. It consists of jumping on cost-free bandwagons of public feeling — perhaps even deeply justified public feeling — and winning approval by espousing the right opinion. No one who wishes the College to issue statements is assumed to be a party to such behavior. But the fact that very real racial problems are now being cynically exploited for profit, gain, and public favor by some organizations and people is impossible to overlook. It is a scandal and a shame that compounds our ills and impedes their correction. Hillsdale College, though far from perfect, will continue to do the work of education in the great principles that are, second only to divine grace, the solution to the grave ills that beset our times. 

_______

I wish my alma mater had this intelligence and courage

At least we know where to donate now.

I'm trying to remember where the quote was from. Don't remember if its a philosopher, a TV show, a book or a movie. Been trying for a few days to remember the exact quote. But the essence is that those who try to see things as only two polar opposites, who try to force you to choose one of those extremes, they are the evil. For some reason it seems like something the logical Mr. Spock would say.

Quote isn't worded anything like that.

Only the Sith deal in absolutes.

I disagree with this philosophy.

(06-20-2020 03:06 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(06-20-2020 02:59 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(06-20-2020 01:33 PM)shere khan Wrote:  http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2020/06/on...Rs6EQJu0-4

And all of these statements are acts, deeds that speak, undertaken and perpetuated now, every day, all the time. Everything the College does, though its work is not that of an activist or agitator, is for the moral and intellectual uplift of all. 

There may be something deafening in the culture—certainly there are those who cannot hear — but it is not from the silence of the College. 

There is a kind of virtue that is cheap. It consists of jumping on cost-free bandwagons of public feeling — perhaps even deeply justified public feeling — and winning approval by espousing the right opinion. No one who wishes the College to issue statements is assumed to be a party to such behavior. But the fact that very real racial problems are now being cynically exploited for profit, gain, and public favor by some organizations and people is impossible to overlook. It is a scandal and a shame that compounds our ills and impedes their correction. Hillsdale College, though far from perfect, will continue to do the work of education in the great principles that are, second only to divine grace, the solution to the grave ills that beset our times. 

_______

I wish my alma mater had this intelligence and courage

At least we know where to donate now.

I'm trying to remember where the quote was from. Don't remember if its a philosopher, a TV show, a book or a movie. Been trying for a few days to remember the exact quote. But the essence is that those who try to see things as only two polar opposites, who try to force you to choose one of those extremes, they are the evil. For some reason it seems like something the logical Mr. Spock would say.

Quote isn't worded anything like that.

Only the Sith deal in absolutes.

I disagree with this philosophy.

Maybe that was it. Although Obi-Wan is doing some of the same thing there.

(06-20-2020 03:06 PM)georgia_tech_swagger Wrote:  From Wikipedia:

Quote:Hillsdale College is a private conservative college in Hillsdale, Michigan. Founded in 1844 by abolitionists known as Free Will Baptists, it has a liberal arts curriculum that is based on the Western heritage as a product of both the Greco-Roman culture and the Judeo-Christian tradition.[4] Hillsdale requires every student, regardless of concentration of studies, to complete a core curriculum that includes courses on the Great Books, the U.S. Constitution, biology, chemistry, and physics.[5]

Since the late 20th century, the college has been one of several in the United States which decline governmental financial support, instead depending entirely on private donations to supplement students' payments for tuition.[6][7]

Founded by abolitionists ... refuses government support even in the form of financial aid. That's some Ron Paul level O.G. classical liberalism.

They deserve to be rewarded.

Is it brave, if it’s simply their brand?

I ask this, while pretty much agreeing with their statement.

(06-20-2020 05:14 PM)nomad2u2001 Wrote:  Is it brave, if it’s simply their brand?

I ask this, while pretty much agreeing with their statement.

When most universities are doing the exact opposite, I'd think so. It's certainly unique in this day and age.

(06-20-2020 03:06 PM)georgia_tech_swagger Wrote:  From Wikipedia:

Quote:Hillsdale College is a private conservative college in Hillsdale, Michigan. Founded in 1844 by abolitionists known as Free Will Baptists, it has a liberal arts curriculum that is based on the Western heritage as a product of both the Greco-Roman culture and the Judeo-Christian tradition.[4] Hillsdale requires every student, regardless of concentration of studies, to complete a core curriculum that includes courses on the Great Books, the U.S. Constitution, biology, chemistry, and physics.[5]

Since the late 20th century, the college has been one of several in the United States which decline governmental financial support, instead depending entirely on private donations to supplement students' payments for tuition.[6][7]

Founded by abolitionists ... refuses government support even in the form of financial aid. That's some Ron Paul level O.G. classical liberalism.

The nice part about that is that you can tell everyone to go "F" themselves and not worry about the consequences.

I recommend everyone sign up for Hillsdale's Imprimis.

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Also, check out their free on-line classes...

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Their president is on the Hugh Hewitt radio show every friday. Or at least he used to.

I went on one of the Hillsdale cruises a couple of years ago. It was a wonderful experience.

I also subscribe to Imprimis, and have taken a couple of their free courses.

(06-20-2020 01:33 PM)shere khan Wrote:  http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2020/06/on...Rs6EQJu0-4

And all of these statements are acts, deeds that speak, undertaken and perpetuated now, every day, all the time. Everything the College does, though its work is not that of an activist or agitator, is for the moral and intellectual uplift of all. 

There may be something deafening in the culture—certainly there are those who cannot hear — but it is not from the silence of the College. 

There is a kind of virtue that is cheap. It consists of jumping on cost-free bandwagons of public feeling — perhaps even deeply justified public feeling — and winning approval by espousing the right opinion. No one who wishes the College to issue statements is assumed to be a party to such behavior. But the fact that very real racial problems are now being cynically exploited for profit, gain, and public favor by some organizations and people is impossible to overlook. It is a scandal and a shame that compounds our ills and impedes their correction. Hillsdale College, though far from perfect, will continue to do the work of education in the great principles that are, second only to divine grace, the solution to the grave ills that beset our times. 

_______

I wish my alma mater had this intelligence and courage

At least we know where to donate now.

did you just attempt to compare a private conservative college to a major public university where most if the athletes take liberal arts classes? lol, Okay then!

they charge 30k for a year of classes...they don't need your donation.

(06-20-2020 01:33 PM)shere khan Wrote:  http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2020/06/on...Rs6EQJu0-4
And all of these statements are acts, deeds that speak, undertaken and perpetuated now, every day, all the time. Everything the College does, though its work is not that of an activist or agitator, is for the moral and intellectual uplift of all. 
There may be something deafening in the culture—certainly there are those who cannot hear — but it is not from the silence of the College. 
There is a kind of virtue that is cheap. It consists of jumping on cost-free bandwagons of public feeling — perhaps even deeply justified public feeling — and winning approval by espousing the right opinion. No one who wishes the College to issue statements is assumed to be a party to such behavior. But the fact that very real racial problems are now being cynically exploited for profit, gain, and public favor by some organizations and people is impossible to overlook. It is a scandal and a shame that compounds our ills and impedes their correction. Hillsdale College, though far from perfect, will continue to do the work of education in the great principles that are, second only to divine grace, the solution to the grave ills that beset our times. 
_______
I wish my alma mater had this intelligence and courage
At least we know where to donate now.

I already do. And I'm thinking of giving less to Rice and more to Hillsdale in the future.

(06-22-2020 08:18 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(06-20-2020 01:33 PM)shere khan Wrote:  http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2020/06/on...Rs6EQJu0-4

And all of these statements are acts, deeds that speak, undertaken and perpetuated now, every day, all the time. Everything the College does, though its work is not that of an activist or agitator, is for the moral and intellectual uplift of all. 

There may be something deafening in the culture—certainly there are those who cannot hear — but it is not from the silence of the College. 

There is a kind of virtue that is cheap. It consists of jumping on cost-free bandwagons of public feeling — perhaps even deeply justified public feeling — and winning approval by espousing the right opinion. No one who wishes the College to issue statements is assumed to be a party to such behavior. But the fact that very real racial problems are now being cynically exploited for profit, gain, and public favor by some organizations and people is impossible to overlook. It is a scandal and a shame that compounds our ills and impedes their correction. Hillsdale College, though far from perfect, will continue to do the work of education in the great principles that are, second only to divine grace, the solution to the grave ills that beset our times. 

_______

I wish my alma mater had this intelligence and courage

At least we know where to donate now.

did you just attempt to compare a private conservative college to a major public university where most if the athletes take liberal arts classes? lol, Okay then!

they charge 30k for a year of classes...they don't need your donation.

UM spams me to death. I've got them filtered out now. Need ain't got shite to do with it. I'm not funding democrat activism. I won't be missed. Theyve made this calculation, maybe they are right. I'll come back when I feel like it, if ever that day comes.

Meanwhile thank Gov. Lee for signing the funding. That's him, below.


Auburn '81. BS. Mechanical Engineering.