I see your point but may I make two observations?
1) It's hard to ignore politics in classes like Government or Humanities. In some cases, you'd end up with professors like GB who were wackos, but respected opinions. More often, the professors in those classes were bigots.
2) I didn't see anyone upset that God didn't make the equation. (Partially because God created the universe, including the equation.) Ironically, I did have multiple professors tell me their equations disproved God. Hmm?
I attended and graduated from MSOE, and I was too busy to care about politics. I guess conservatives were sour because none of the answers to those differential quations were "because god said so", or because engineering ethics was a required course
In 1990, my wife signed up for a Sociology course at UW-Mad. The first day of class, the prof. told the class that "if you are Republican, you will fail my course". She went to the department chair who told her he "was joking". She dropped the class.
And that no impoverished person would ever aspire to achieve anything if the gov't makes it too pleasant to stay poor. At least the comfortable poor vote (D) and to (D) politicians that in the end is all that matters.
An econ professor at MU in the early 90's had the greatest saying that expressed her M. Freidman view of economics: "Poverty is not supposed to be pleasant." Her point being that liberals destroy lives by throwing $ at able bodied people...
At least those professors allowed for other views and did not penalize them for the stands. So having opposing views at the same university's can work if they are teachers and not dictators.
Bravo! I have 2 kids in private "christian" colleges. 1 Lutherine 1 Catholic. Both have some very liberal professors that preached Obama all last year. It was sickening. Both kids however stood up for what they believed and were given good grades...
As a recent MSOE grad, I can relate. I had my share of ridiculous, left-leaning professors. One even told me I couldn't be intelligent because I believed in God. Even at a "conservative" school, the density of left-wing blindess was high.
Those that can do, those that can't teach. This comment slams all teachers but it may in some way explain why there are more liberals at Universities. There are not many liberal professors that I had that could have held a job in the real world.
Even friends who are professors at Marquette are extremely liberal. Professed Catholics but with a ProChoice bumper sticker. Their thought processes are so... self-rightous!
This really explains the thought processes of most liberals. "Believe what I believe or you are an idiot." You cannot have a rational discussion with a liberal and not have it become heated. Where do we send our children for higher education?
What a surprise. But if you want scary, read the comments under the original column. They seem to break into two categories: Denial that legitimate conservative thought even exists, and claims that registered Democrats can represent it. Wow.
As a member of the UW faculty who is quite conservative I can tell you that this example does not come close to capturing how bad the atmosphere is. It is indeed like living in an occupied country at the height of their power.
Friday, Jul 17 at 9:31 AM Tex to Cory wrote ...
I see your point but may I make two observations? 1) It's hard to ignore politics in classes like Government or Humanities. In some cases, you'd end up with professors like GB who were wackos, but respected opinions. More often, the professors in those classes were bigots. 2) I didn't see anyone upset that God didn't make the equation. (Partially because God created the universe, including the equation.) Ironically, I did have multiple professors tell me their equations disproved God. Hmm?
26255966 Flag for moderationThursday, Jul 16 at 5:27 AM MADDOG wrote ...
Cory, most if not all liberals pay no attention to anything. Either that or they are completely brainless. I'll let you choose.
26172669 Flag for moderationWednesday, Jul 15 at 5:53 PM Jordan wrote ...
Cory, that is one stupid f-ing comment. What in hell is your moronic point. Signed MU EE '92
26149086 Flag for moderationWednesday, Jul 15 at 11:49 AM Cory wrote ...
I attended and graduated from MSOE, and I was too busy to care about politics. I guess conservatives were sour because none of the answers to those differential quations were "because god said so", or because engineering ethics was a required course
26123157 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 8:19 PM CK wrote ...
In 1990, my wife signed up for a Sociology course at UW-Mad. The first day of class, the prof. told the class that "if you are Republican, you will fail my course". She went to the department chair who told her he "was joking". She dropped the class.
26079374 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 4:49 PM Anonymous wrote ...
And that no impoverished person would ever aspire to achieve anything if the gov't makes it too pleasant to stay poor. At least the comfortable poor vote (D) and to (D) politicians that in the end is all that matters.
26068802 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 4:43 PM Anonymous wrote ...
An econ professor at MU in the early 90's had the greatest saying that expressed her M. Freidman view of economics: "Poverty is not supposed to be pleasant." Her point being that liberals destroy lives by throwing $ at able bodied people...
26068419 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 1:09 PM Tim wrote ...
At least those professors allowed for other views and did not penalize them for the stands. So having opposing views at the same university's can work if they are teachers and not dictators.
26053209 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 1:07 PM Tim wrote ...
Bravo! I have 2 kids in private "christian" colleges. 1 Lutherine 1 Catholic. Both have some very liberal professors that preached Obama all last year. It was sickening. Both kids however stood up for what they believed and were given good grades...
26053109 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 11:11 AM Tex wrote ...
As a recent MSOE grad, I can relate. I had my share of ridiculous, left-leaning professors. One even told me I couldn't be intelligent because I believed in God. Even at a "conservative" school, the density of left-wing blindess was high.
26044507 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 10:07 AM JTR wrote ...
Those that can do, those that can't teach. This comment slams all teachers but it may in some way explain why there are more liberals at Universities. There are not many liberal professors that I had that could have held a job in the real world.
26039324 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 9:56 AM Mary wrote ...
Even friends who are professors at Marquette are extremely liberal. Professed Catholics but with a ProChoice bumper sticker. Their thought processes are so... self-rightous!
26038444 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 9:54 AM Mary wrote ...
This really explains the thought processes of most liberals. "Believe what I believe or you are an idiot." You cannot have a rational discussion with a liberal and not have it become heated. Where do we send our children for higher education?
26038289 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 8:41 AM inthefuture wrote ...
Smart conservatives don't work for the money wasting University system.
26032506 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 8:39 AM TWP wrote ...
What a surprise. But if you want scary, read the comments under the original column. They seem to break into two categories: Denial that legitimate conservative thought even exists, and claims that registered Democrats can represent it. Wow.
26032409 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 8:34 AM Stephen wrote ...
As a member of the UW faculty who is quite conservative I can tell you that this example does not come close to capturing how bad the atmosphere is. It is indeed like living in an occupied country at the height of their power.
26032017 Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 14 at 8:33 AM jenni wrote ...
I attended UW Madison. Top that! I doubt a conservative staff member would be tolerated.
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