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originally posted by: ignorant_ape
a reply to: bluechevytree
what utter bollox
this crap is pathetic - they " interview " as many people as it takes to get 10 idiots - and discard all other answers
originally posted by: ignorant_ape
a reply to: bluechevytree
what utter bollox
this crap is pathetic - they " interview " as many people as it takes to get 10 idiots - and discard all other answers
originally posted by: notsure1
a reply to: bluechevytree
LOL. This experiment would work with all liberals. This is too funny.
originally posted by: Assassin82
I'm a 36 year old college student. I grew up in a Republican state with a republican leaning family. However, I was alway taught to have a free mind. I'm thankful for that. I was in the military for 14 years before going back to college. I am the old guy in all my classes and I'm astonished at a few observations I've made.
1. The teachings are HEAVILY based on liberal ideologies. They even focus material on liberal beliefs that don't require any political spin whatsoever.
2. Most students don't know any better and believe everything they are being told. There are very few free minds.
3. I've had professors reference Marxism as a good thing in class. My teeth hurt after that class because I was clinching them so hard. I nearly got up and left in the middle of class...but, I maintained emotional intelligence.
4. Conservative beliefs are either not mentioned at all or outright spat upon in lectures. Which, I don't care if anyone is left, right, or indifferent...but I do care about a person's right to decide what they want to believe in life without having a bias pressed on them.
5. White males really are awful human beings in their teachings....even if they themselves are white males. I'm an outdoorsman too...so I have had to hear how terrible of a human being I am for enjoying hunting and fishing.
I'm going because I need the piece of paper that says I have a degree. Sure, there are some great pieces of knowledge I'm collecting along the way that will be useful down the road; but if I'm going to succeed in a new career at my age...I need that piece of paper that says Bachelors degree and Masters degree. So I'll ignore all the ridiculous nonsense that comes with it if it helps me get hired to better paying jobs or one day gets me a bigger and better small business loan. But I feel bad for young, influential kids who are going to colleges and universities that will never be able to see the world through unfiltered eyes and make their own decisions in life.
originally posted by: face23785
originally posted by: Assassin82
I'm a 36 year old college student. I grew up in a Republican state with a republican leaning family. However, I was alway taught to have a free mind. I'm thankful for that. I was in the military for 14 years before going back to college. I am the old guy in all my classes and I'm astonished at a few observations I've made.
1. The teachings are HEAVILY based on liberal ideologies. They even focus material on liberal beliefs that don't require any political spin whatsoever.
2. Most students don't know any better and believe everything they are being told. There are very few free minds.
3. I've had professors reference Marxism as a good thing in class. My teeth hurt after that class because I was clinching them so hard. I nearly got up and left in the middle of class...but, I maintained emotional intelligence.
4. Conservative beliefs are either not mentioned at all or outright spat upon in lectures. Which, I don't care if anyone is left, right, or indifferent...but I do care about a person's right to decide what they want to believe in life without having a bias pressed on them.
5. White males really are awful human beings in their teachings....even if they themselves are white males. I'm an outdoorsman too...so I have had to hear how terrible of a human being I am for enjoying hunting and fishing.
I'm going because I need the piece of paper that says I have a degree. Sure, there are some great pieces of knowledge I'm collecting along the way that will be useful down the road; but if I'm going to succeed in a new career at my age...I need that piece of paper that says Bachelors degree and Masters degree. So I'll ignore all the ridiculous nonsense that comes with it if it helps me get hired to better paying jobs or one day gets me a bigger and better small business loan. But I feel bad for young, influential kids who are going to colleges and universities that will never be able to see the world through unfiltered eyes and make their own decisions in life.
I'm in my 30s and considering going to college after getting out of the military. What you've detailed is what I've come to expect I'll have to put up with if I do go. I wonder if I can make it 2 or 4 years without getting kicked out for hurting somebody's feelings with a dose of reality.
originally posted by: ignorant_ape
a reply to: bluechevytree
what utter bollox
this crap is pathetic - they " interview " as many people as it takes to get 10 idiots - and discard all other answers
originally posted by: Chadwickus
originally posted by: notsure1
a reply to: bluechevytree
LOL. This experiment would work with all liberals. This is too funny.
I bet it works the other way round too.
Crap social experiment.
originally posted by: Assassin82
originally posted by: face23785
originally posted by: Assassin82
I'm a 36 year old college student. I grew up in a Republican state with a republican leaning family. However, I was alway taught to have a free mind. I'm thankful for that. I was in the military for 14 years before going back to college. I am the old guy in all my classes and I'm astonished at a few observations I've made.
1. The teachings are HEAVILY based on liberal ideologies. They even focus material on liberal beliefs that don't require any political spin whatsoever.
2. Most students don't know any better and believe everything they are being told. There are very few free minds.
3. I've had professors reference Marxism as a good thing in class. My teeth hurt after that class because I was clinching them so hard. I nearly got up and left in the middle of class...but, I maintained emotional intelligence.
4. Conservative beliefs are either not mentioned at all or outright spat upon in lectures. Which, I don't care if anyone is left, right, or indifferent...but I do care about a person's right to decide what they want to believe in life without having a bias pressed on them.
5. White males really are awful human beings in their teachings....even if they themselves are white males. I'm an outdoorsman too...so I have had to hear how terrible of a human being I am for enjoying hunting and fishing.
I'm going because I need the piece of paper that says I have a degree. Sure, there are some great pieces of knowledge I'm collecting along the way that will be useful down the road; but if I'm going to succeed in a new career at my age...I need that piece of paper that says Bachelors degree and Masters degree. So I'll ignore all the ridiculous nonsense that comes with it if it helps me get hired to better paying jobs or one day gets me a bigger and better small business loan. But I feel bad for young, influential kids who are going to colleges and universities that will never be able to see the world through unfiltered eyes and make their own decisions in life.
I'm in my 30s and considering going to college after getting out of the military. What you've detailed is what I've come to expect I'll have to put up with if I do go. I wonder if I can make it 2 or 4 years without getting kicked out for hurting somebody's feelings with a dose of reality.
Without a college degree, you'd be entering a civilian work force where same-aged people and younger all have advanced degrees and the experience in the profession. I'm studying Sports Leadership & Management...there is no succeeding without the degree. But, your military experience does offer several advantages that traditional college students will never have.
Future employers will see that military experience as representative of discipline, reliability and leadership. Huge parts of the workforce that are severely lacking in traditional college grads. I've been able to have good debates with a few of my professors from time to time. Other times I just keep my mouth shut on a few particular subjects and focus on keeping a high G.P.A. It is painstakingly quiet in most of my classrooms. These kids either don't care to interact with the lecture or are too dimwitted to. Not all, of course. And usually the ones that do speak are intelligent in nature...so it helps.
Make sure you get as many transfer credits from your military experience as you possibly can. My first semester was this past August...between my associates degree (CCAF), military training, and previous college experience combined with the classes I'm taking now...I'll be done with my Bachelors and Masters in May of next year. Point is...all those transfer credits I had are gonna help me get in and get out as quick as humanely possible so I can minimize the opportunities to say something "offensive" or hurt someones feelings. lol
originally posted by: ignorant_ape
a reply to: bluechevytree
what utter bollox
this crap is pathetic - they " interview " as many people as it takes to get 10 idiots - and discard all other answers
And reported on Fox , no bias here I'm sure.