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In the data from 1995/96 (when I was in college), 5,633 out of the 1,164,792 bachelor's degrees granted were in the ethnic / area / gender studies category, which is about 0.48%.
For the most recent crop of undergrads, it's 7,374 degrees out of 2,066,445, down to 0.35%.
And that just turns a lot of arguments right on their head.
Does it though? So many BS woke policies are coming from YOUR generation now. I'm an elder millennial (im 40) and still not really in a management position. its YOU GUYS that are 10-15 years older that are making the calls to put the mentally ill on beer cans.
University’s decision was a big step in the rejection of ‘toddler culture,’ Cornell professor said
Cornell University leaders have rejected a student government resolution that would require instructors to provide trigger warnings and allow students to opt-out of “exposure” without penalty.
“We cannot accept this resolution, as the actions it recommends would infringe on our core commitment to academic freedom and freedom of inquiry, and are at odds with the goals of a Cornell education,” President Martha Pollack and Provost Michael Kotlikoff wrote in a letter to the student body on April 3, less than one week after the resolution was approved.
But, in all seriousness, I get what you're saying. That's actually the point which, as I delve further into these tables of historical data is dawning on me.
Despite all of the memes, and despite all of the Twitter videos which Brainey posts, and despite all of the boomer editors publishing articles about the millennial generation, the actual data seem to indicate that people born after the year 2000 are actually making better decisions when it comes to choosing between STEM education vs. gender studies than us gen-Xers did.
And, of course, we are also mostly the ones doing the corporate virtue-signaling. Or at least signing off on it.
I really would love to have been at the meeting in which Anheuser-Busch decided that the potentially good PR amongst a generation of drinkers whose tastes tend to lean towards White Claw and needlessly hoppy mega-IPAs outweighed the entirely foreseeable backlash from the Chad crowd who comprise their core audience.
And it will, of course, be interesting to see what if any actual damage occurs to the brand. People tend to have short memories, and calls for a boycott don’t always lead to an actual boycott. People will say, "I’m never going to buy this brand again as a result of this," but in reality, price, availability, and habit, often inform purchasing decisions over perceived brand ethics. And after a while, critics move on to something new.
To be honest, at first I mis-read this as being about Pierce Brosnan, and I was like "Well, he's pretty hot, but I'm not sure about the hottest..."
Originally Posted by Braineack
TOLERATE ME! INDULGE ME HARDER!
I'd missed this one earlier. Where you keep posting things which imply that the left either believe themselves to be tolerant, or wish for other people to perceive them as tolerant.
And that's a very old-fashioned idea. Sure, back in the 60s the hippies were all about peace and love and pacifism, but the libs of 2020 are not their progeny. The modern left have learned to embrace hate, and many of them are pretty open and honest about it.
I came across this article, written in 2020 by a man whose profile photo shows him sporting a neckbeard and a ponytail, which I think is a pretty good read.
The Myth of the ‘So-Called Tolerant Left’
The left aren’t tolerant of bigotry. Photo by lucia on Unsplash.
Back in ye olden tymes, newspapers used headlines to grab people’s attention. Headlines were summaries of the articles beneath them, and if written correctly, would entice the viewer into purchasing the paper. As newspapers went online, headlines became less about the stories and more about getting clicks, harming their reputation. However, social media has now very much taken over and with it, a new way of getting attention has arrived and taken the world by storm. This new form of attention-grabbing can be found in the form of short, snappy catchphrases; “gammon”, “woke” and the like. In truth, they’re all pretty meaningless, but there is one in particular that doesn’t ring true at all:
“The so-called tolerant left.”
Even during this extended period of catchphrases and fake news, it’s difficult to find a single phrase more wholly inaccurate than the unfortunately popular “tolerant left”. The idea that those of us on the left are “tolerant” in any way is a completely misguided one, and something that needs to be addressed. In this time of quickfire buzzwords and phrases, “the tolerant left” holds about as much meaning as “snowflake”, “cuck” or “soy boy” — in other words, none at all.
The key to it all is that word — “tolerant”. According to Google, to tolerate something is to “allow the existence, occurrence or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference”. Now, in terms of this phrase, this could be referencing one of two things: 1, that we “tolerate” the existence of diversity, be it different religions, ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community etc. living within our predominantly white and heteronormative society, and/or 2, that we supposedly “tolerate” people with differing views to us, particularly in the world of politics. Both of these instances are, to put if frankly, lies.
Firstly, we do not “tolerate” people of differing backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexualities because we don’t dislike or disagree with them. On the contrary, we on the left support and celebrate these people, as we believe our strength is in our diversity. We fight against our institutionally racist and heteronormative world because we believe absolutely everybody deserves to be on equal footing. We will stand alongside these people day and night because it is simply not fair that they are discriminated against for being themselves — particularly when it’s out of their control. It’s not tolerance; it’s love and compassion. So, that’s strike one.
The second example, meanwhile, makes even less sense. The left-wing and the right-wing are, by their very nature, enemies, with the two sides holding opposing views and therefore disagreeing on many things. When discussing whichever subject matter is at hand, it is the job of each side to try and convince people of the opposite side why they are right, and in essence, “convert” them to their way of thinking, thus gaining more support for their respective allegiances. To do this, of course, you must put up a fight and be willing to debate. This is what is popularly known as ‘politics’.
The **** Red Skull couldn’t believe Captain America’s intolerance.
The thing is, if the left-wing was as “tolerant” of opposing views as those who use the phrase claim, then there would simply be no left-wing. The left-wing exists to challenge and oppose the right-wing; tolerating it would render them utterly pointless. In short, no, we are not tolerant of right-wing views and we never will be because that simply would not make any sense. To say, “so much for the tolerant left” after someone disagrees with you for saying something blatantly right-wing is essentially equivalent to saying “I disagree with the whole concept of disagreement”.
What do we tolerate, then? The answer is “very little”. We do not tolerate bigotry, we do not tolerate harmful political decisions, and we do not tolerate those different to us — because we support them. The left-wing, then, is not “tolerant” in any way shape or form. The phrase is utterly devoid of meaning and often used only as a form of attack when someone of the right-wing feels that their entitlement to an opinion is being hindered by the reactions of those who disagree. On the contrary, we will fight all day long for your RIGHT to have that opinion — but that does not mean we won’t also fight you for having it. You cannot expect silence from those who don’t like it; free speech is a two-way street. Hate speech, however, is not — but that’s a conversation for another day.
Much like the cake in Portal, the “tolerant left” is a lie. No true left-wing person would claim to be tolerant and you’ll never hear anyone on the left say this phrase. It is just another social media headline used to fuel division, just like the aforementioned “snowflake”. In truth, the left-wing isn’t innocent either, using their own buzzwords such as the recent “Karen” trend to refer to heavily right-wing women usually refusing to wear masks in shops. Social media, particularly the character limit of Twitter, has created a culture that seeks instant reaction, and thus has fuelled this trend of buzzwords and catchphrases which often hinder access to true debate. This, in turn, only fuels tensions and divisions, leaving the centre a bit of a no-man’s land. In short, those on the right-wing need to get it out of their heads that their left-wing opposition is tolerant. We aren’t, and we will kick up a fuss if we believe their politics to be harmful. The left-wing supports and celebrates diversity whilst opposing bigotry and inequality, making us completely intolerant of those who we perceive to be in support of the latter ideals. Their “tolerant left” argument is therefore invalid, so it’s time they started thinking of something else to save themselves from further embarrassment.
(make sexual attraction to children a protected orientation for the purpose of anti-discrimination laws in Minnesota)
WTF?
I had a plan for a clever reply to this.
I went to DuckDuckGo, and did an image search for pedobear, as that was part of the idea.
The search returned a "Sorry, no results" message. And, yes, I have "safe search" turned off.
What in the actual hell, DuckDuck? You're supposed to be the neutral search engine.
(deep breath)
It's ok, though. Mattel has released a Barbie doll who has Down Syndrome (I didn't realize that dolls could have genetic disorders), so it's all going to be ok.
It's ok, though. Mattel has released a Barbie doll who has Down Syndrome (I didn't realize that dolls could have genetic disorders), so it's all going to be ok.
of all the things in the world, my lib coworkers were harping on this, and i have absolutely no issue with it.
@samnavy, can you comment as to the veracity of the following?
US Navy Used Drag Queen Influencer To Attract A ‘Wide Range’ Of New Troops As Recruitment Plummets
Screenshot / Harpy Daniels / TikTokThe Navy brought on an active-duty drag queen to participate in a pilot program aimed at reaching a wider audience through popular social media platforms as the military faces severe recruiting woes, a Navy spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The Navy brought on an active-duty drag queen to participate in a pilot program aimed at reaching a wider audience through popular social media platforms as the military faces severe recruiting woes, a Navy spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, stage name Harpy Daniels, announced the Navy invited him to become the first “Navy Digital Ambassador” in a November 2022 social media post, highlighting his journey from performing on deck in 2018 to becoming a “leader” and “advocate” of people who “were oppressed for years in the service.” The Digital Ambassador initiative in which Kelley participated ran from October 2022 to March 2023 and was “designed to explore the digital environment to reach a wide range of potential candidates,” the Navy spokesperson said.
The Digital Ambassador initiative concluded in April, and the Navy is now evaluating the program to consider what form it will take in the future, the spokesperson told the DCNF.
“The Navy did not compensate YN2 Kelley or any others for being Navy Digital Ambassadors,” the spokesperson said. Five active duty personnel participated, and no promotional or recruiting materials exist.
Kelley said he was “hand selected as one of four Navy Digital Ambassadors” in a social media post.
When reached for comment, Kelley referred the DCNF to his recruiter and the Navy’s ambassador program administrator.
Kelley, who identifies as non-binary, previously said he began dressing in drag and performing in shows long before joining the Navy, according to an interview conducted with Carl Herzog of the USS Constitution Museum in August.
He first started performing on ships after a sanctioned MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) lip syncing competition in 2017 while deployed on the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, Herzog wrote. Kelley “continues to slay in performances that boost morale and show support for LGBTQ+ service members.”
He frequently posts videos on his Instagram and TikTok accounts, writing about how he found acceptance in the Navy and highlighting his shows.
Kelley said he faced harassment from outside the military after he was scheduled to perform at a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) event at Langley Joint Air Force Base in the summer of 2022 that “caused an uproar to many conservatives and Christian extremists.”
“I’m an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and being able to do drag is not just for me, but a tribute to many service members who were kicked out, harassed, bullied or worse for being openly gay during Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. It shows representation, and that is truly needed for a culture and organization that has shunned us for so long,” he told the USS Constitution Museum.
The Navy committed to recruit and retain soldiers through fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring personnel feel “included and connected to mission and leaders at all levels,” according to the latest DEI policy updates. A 2020 pamphlet on Inclusion and Diversity goals included the objective to develop “strategies using data to understand and eliminate barriers and ensure outreach to all segments of society.”
The Navy is seeking to boost its size to 347,000 officers and enlisted sailors in 2024, up from the current 341,736 serving in fiscal year 2023, according to Navy Times.
While the service squeaked by its recruiting targets in fiscal year 2022, it did so by delving deep into the delayed-entry pool, a program that allows people to accept contracts but remain on hold before shipping off to boot camp, according to a Navy press release. The Navy is projected to fall 16%, or 6,000, recruits short of its fiscal year 2023 goal for enlisted sailors, Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti told the House Armed Services Committee on April 19, while her written testimony puts the number at 8,000 recruits.
“To attract the most talented and diverse workforce, the Navy continues to evaluate its compensation package and admission requirements, and how it reaches potential recruits through advertising and career events,” the Navy’s budget proposal for 2024 states.
Lt. Alexis Travis also purports to be a Navy Digital Ambassador whose specialties include military leadership, DEI and mental health, according to a Reddit post she made in early 2023 and her Instagram profile.
“I’m hopeful that as time passes and we show how valuable it is, we can make it a real collateral or provide some other career recognition for the effort,” Travis said of the ambassador program in the Reddit post. “Then we’ll be able to attract a larger and more representative group.”
The ambassador program is just one of several ways the Navy is seeking to reach different populations to overcome what the spokesperson called “the most challenging recruiting environment since the start of the all-volunteer force.” And, it’s increasingly turning to digital platforms to attract younger audiences.
The Navy launched a series of ads tailored for Gen Z that ran on social media platforms like Instagram, as well as TV and video streaming services popular with young people, U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) News reported.
Only 2% of the youth population meets the requirements to join the Navy and are also open to serving, a spokesperson for the ad agency VMLY&R told USNI News.
“An effort is, indeed, being made to connect recruiting to the interests and concerns of Gen-Z,” Lt. Ian Clark and PO Third Class Kyle Atkinson, U.S. Navy wrote for the USNI journal in January 2023, citing a prominent Diversity and Inclusion section that appeared on the Navy recruiting website’s front page at the time.
“I’m an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and being able to do drag is not just for me, but a tribute to many service members who were kicked out, harassed, bullied or worse for being openly gay during Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. It shows representation, and that is truly needed for a culture and organization that has shunned us for so long,” he told the USS Constitution Museum.
I always find this interesting and amusing...
I enlisted in the late '70s and got my commission in the early '80s. I'm old.
Back then, admin paperwork was done on actual paper. When I enlisted, I had to fill out an initial Security Questionnaire to inform the recruiter of any possible issues that might prevent me from obtaining the security clearance I needed for the job I wanted.
Remember the scene in "Stripes" when Winger and Ziskey are in the recruiter's office? He asks them if they'd ever been convicted of a felony. Then he asks "Are you {pause} homosexuals"? Those were two of the actual questions in the official Security Questionnaire. There were 26. I don't remember all of them, but none were surprising. Have you ever been a member of a group that advocated for the overthrow of the U.S. government? Have you ever defaulted on a loan? Do you have immediate family members living in another country? Have you ever been a member of another country's military? Have you ever misused legal drugs or alcohol? Etc., etc., etc.
Each question was written expecting a negative response. You checked or x'd either the No or Yes box. Any "Yes" answers required additional info. I needed an extra sheet to explain all my traffic violations. When all the prospective recruits had completed answering all the questions, we were told to review each question and initial by our answers. This was our opportunity to remember about that thingy that had slipped our mind and change the No to a Yes and provide clarifying info. It also was the military's way of making sure someone couldn't say they made a mistake.
When everyone was done making their changes, if necessary, and providing 26 sets of initials, we went about signing the document.
(This is from memory and slightly inaccurate). "I (state your name) do solemnly swear that the answers provided on (today's date) are true to the best of my knowledge and are given without mental reservation or purpose of evasion, so help me God. Signed Holden McGroyn, as witnessed by..."
To the point. Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DA/DT) was not about allowing homosexuals into the military--the president had the authority to do that. It was about
allowing people who falsified a sworn affidavit to continue to serve. That is why there was so much consternation in the higher ranks. The administration was allowing known liars to remain in the military. Regardless of how you feel about homosexuals serving, they lied. How could they be trusted?
After DA/DT was enacted, three of the questions were removed. One, obviously, was are you a homo? Another was "Is there anything in your past that could cause you to be blackmailed"? I have not been able to figure out the third, but it might have been something about having sex with animals. I did a search for the 26 questions and came up with zip. No one that only had to answer the 23 questions needed to lie about their sexuality, so DA/DT didn't really apply to them.
I don't remember ever hearing that DA/DT was repealed, because eventually, everyone it applied to would have separated or retired. It would just fade away.
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