I certainly don't know that. In fact, I think the evidence is far stronger that he doesn't care. Perhaps I have missed some qualifying statement, even throat clearing. I certainly don't follow his every pronouncement. But certainly his tone suggests contempt towards the sentiments of the protesters, not just objections to their methods
djt primary qualification is loyalty to him, not the constitution or the rule of law. would you agree?
I’m not voting for Trump and stated it numerous times. If he’s not eligible due to any laws or rules he should not be allowed to run. Other than that,,,,,
Right, because I totally haven't criticized the other university presidents who have cracked down on protests. I've reserved all my criticisms for only Ben Sasse. If you're going to appeal to hypocrisy, at least appeal to actual hypocrisy.
This picture in this thread brought back another memory of an event most reading will not have known. Not firehoses turned on Birmingham protestors as pictured, but when firehoses were turned on UF students who were cheering the fire that came close to burning down The College Inn, a cafeteria and long time gathering spot for students across W University from campus a block east of St. Augustine's Church. Student Protest of Segregation at the College Inn, 1963-1964 - Clio Student Protest of Segregation at the College Inn, 1963-1964 Now home to a popular sports bar, this location was home to the College Inn during the 1950s and 1960s. This popular cafeteria maintained a policy of racial segregation after the University of Florida admitted its first African American students in 1962. In the summer of 1963, the NAACP Youth Council, together with Black and white UF students, began picketing the College Inn and other restaurants and movie theaters that still maintained racial segregation. The pickets continued throughout the summer until a committee was formed to end segregation at this establishment and others. However, white city leaders refused to participate in the negotiations and integration of the College Inn, Florida Theater, and other Gainesville establishments did not occur until the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The College Inn was one of many Florida institutions that maintained segregation. The wave of sit-ins that began in Greensboro in February 1960 led to the desegregation of many Southern department store chain restaurants and lunch counters. Throughout Florida and many other Southern states, however, formal segregation continued at many local establishments. The College Inn was one of the last holdouts in Gainesville, and the relatively progressive nature of college students led to this policy being challenged in both formal and informal ways. For example, oral histories recall that some students celebrated the news of a fire that temporarily closed the College Inn in 1962. The Alligator, the student newspaper at the University of Florida, reported that some of the students who watched the blaze were cheering so loudly that one of the firefighters retaliated by directing his hose stream away from the building and spraying some of the bemused students before returning to the task of saving the building. The College Inn closed for some time as a result of the fire, and there is no indication that it refused service to African Americans when it reopened, likely due to the growing disapproval of segregation among both white and Black students. Regardless of the perception of students or any decision by the cafeteria's managers, the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act settled the issue by requiring equal accommodation at all places that served the public.
Considering the issue has been countrywide it’s not shocking they would have the President of the flagship university of one of the most populous states on to discuss how they decided to navigate the situation.
They technically can allow it as it is "in connection with an official activity of the University," but there was a time when they did away with all of the camping out. When they added it back, it was never the same. But that's a rant for NBN. Go GATORS! ,WESGATORS
So what is it, you guys are pissed that UF's protests didn't embarrassingly escalate out of control resulting in property destruction, cancelling finals and graduation?
Sasse has always been a media whore, he's just continuing what he did as a senator. He clearly likes attention and cultivates it. He's a politician after all.
I can’t agree with the DEI; I blame DeSantis for that. I am just not a fan of micro government involvement. But I do like his stance on several factors. He is new to the Florida culture, but he is a savvy and experienced politician. I have every faith that he will grow into the job and be great.
I like free speech. I don't like the government violating people's free speech rights, regardless of whether the government or some folks believe it is beneficial.
I don't know if I would use the same wording or go as far as you did but you are plainly on something. I have not watched the appearance but from the summaries of it, it doesn't look like she uses what any of the normal comms strategy would be for similar situation, that you are relying on legal counsel. He plainly wants himself front and center, it to go out under his name, etc.
