A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Your Virginia Tech Politics and Religion source
Forum rules
Be Civil. Go Hokies.
Post Reply
ElbertoHokie
Posts: 1355
Joined: Thu Jun 18, 2015 4:24 pm
Alma Mater: Virginia Tech
Party: Independent

A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by ElbertoHokie »

white supremacist. He posted on Facebook as much.

NOW...where do you all stand? Let's say this pisses VT off, does and should VT fire him for disagreeing with a position he publicly announced? Is it an academic responsibility to accept all who work and study there?

This is an interesting interesection of many different hot topics on UWS. Businesses right to do what they want, racism, and it involves a white male.
Mcl3 Hokie
Posts: 1477
Joined: Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:50 pm

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by Mcl3 Hokie »

VT can fire him if the posts are inflammatory. I have zero problem with that.
ElbertoHokie wrote:white supremacist. He posted on Facebook as much.

NOW...where do you all stand? Let's say this pisses VT off, does and should VT fire him for disagreeing with a position he publicly announced? Is it an academic responsibility to accept all who work and study there?

This is an interesting interesection of many different hot topics on UWS. Businesses right to do what they want, racism, and it involves a white male.
User avatar
Major Kong
Posts: 15726
Joined: Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:35 pm
Alma Mater: Ferrum VT ASU
Party: Independent
Location: Somewhere between Marion and Seven Mile Ford

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by Major Kong »

VT is a gubment business so I'm pretty sure there is a fine line to walk.

If it was up to me he'd be at least removed from his instructor position.
I only post using 100% recycled electrons.

Image
133743Hokie
Posts: 11220
Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:29 am

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by 133743Hokie »

ElbertoHokie wrote:white supremacist. He posted on Facebook as much.

NOW...where do you all stand? Let's say this pisses VT off, does and should VT fire him for disagreeing with a position he publicly announced? Is it an academic responsibility to accept all who work and study there?

This is an interesting interesection of many different hot topics on UWS. Businesses right to do what they want, racism, and it involves a white male.
What are his posts saying? Are they undermining his ability to teach at VT? Do they impact his ability to do the job? Do they put the university in a bad light?
houtexhokie
Posts: 770
Joined: Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:33 am

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by houtexhokie »

IF he is a Christian Fundie I say .... fire his ass .....else he has every right to stay/

NEXT>>>>
User avatar
USN_Hokie
Posts: 30831
Joined: Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:58 pm
Party: Draintheswamp

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by USN_Hokie »

Can we define what a "white supremacist" is here? After all, there are some people who think standing for the National Anthem is white supremacy.

Liberals have so overused these terms to try and slander everyone they hate that they no longer mean anything.
nolanvt
Posts: 13116
Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:01 pm
Alma Mater: Marshall Univ.

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by nolanvt »

USN_Hokie wrote:Can we define what a "white supremacist" is here? After all, there are some people who think standing for the National Anthem is white supremacy.

Liberals have so overused these terms to try and slander everyone they hate that they no longer mean anything.
The guy saying he is a white supremacist should give a strong indication that he is a white supremacist.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Fully vaccinated, still not dead
User avatar
USN_Hokie
Posts: 30831
Joined: Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:58 pm
Party: Draintheswamp

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by USN_Hokie »

nolanvt wrote:
USN_Hokie wrote:Can we define what a "white supremacist" is here? After all, there are some people who think standing for the National Anthem is white supremacy.

Liberals have so overused these terms to try and slander everyone they hate that they no longer mean anything.
The guy saying he is a white supremacist should give a strong indication that he is a white supremacist.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nope. ElbertoHokie's post is still an interpretation.

BTW...I'm sure it exists, but I've never heard of someone claiming to be a "white supremacist". Usually, it would be some other group which others classify as being a supremacist group...the bar for which would be pretty low on a college campus - particularly the liberal arts community.
nolanvt
Posts: 13116
Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:01 pm
Alma Mater: Marshall Univ.

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by nolanvt »

USN_Hokie wrote:
nolanvt wrote:
USN_Hokie wrote:Can we define what a "white supremacist" is here? After all, there are some people who think standing for the National Anthem is white supremacy.

Liberals have so overused these terms to try and slander everyone they hate that they no longer mean anything.
The guy saying he is a white supremacist should give a strong indication that he is a white supremacist.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nope. ElbertoHokie's post is still an interpretation.

BTW...I'm sure it exists, but I've never heard of someone claiming to be a "white supremacist". Usually, it would be some other group which others classify as being a supremacist group...the bar for which would be pretty low on a college campus - particularly the liberal arts community.
https://medium.com/@gradstudentalumsvt/ ... 432b0ab635


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Fully vaccinated, still not dead
User avatar
USN_Hokie
Posts: 30831
Joined: Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:58 pm
Party: Draintheswamp

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by USN_Hokie »

nolanvt wrote:
USN_Hokie wrote:
nolanvt wrote:
USN_Hokie wrote:Can we define what a "white supremacist" is here? After all, there are some people who think standing for the National Anthem is white supremacy.

Liberals have so overused these terms to try and slander everyone they hate that they no longer mean anything.
The guy saying he is a white supremacist should give a strong indication that he is a white supremacist.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nope. ElbertoHokie's post is still an interpretation.

BTW...I'm sure it exists, but I've never heard of someone claiming to be a "white supremacist". Usually, it would be some other group which others classify as being a supremacist group...the bar for which would be pretty low on a college campus - particularly the liberal arts community.
https://medium.com/@gradstudentalumsvt/ ... 432b0ab635


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
OK, thanks. That didn't give me exactly what I was looking for, but I was able to find it using this. Elberto's characterization is correct. This guy looks like another Richard Spencer.

I think that if you fire him (which could be warranted) based on his political opinions, it would raise legitimate questions (to folks interested in thinking critically) about other groups (BLM, Black Panthers, LA Raza, etc.) which his views are in parallel to.
CFB Apologist
Posts: 3192
Joined: Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:27 pm

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by CFB Apologist »

ElbertoHokie wrote:white supremacist. He posted on Facebook as much.

NOW...where do you all stand? Let's say this pisses VT off, does and should VT fire him for disagreeing with a position he publicly announced? Is it an academic responsibility to accept all who work and study there?

This is an interesting interesection of many different hot topics on UWS. Businesses right to do what they want, racism, and it involves a white male.

Since you guys claim that white men that have good jobs, play golf, go to church and are married are "white supremacist", I hope VT reviews this carefully. That term and "nazi" are so irresponsibility thrown around now, I hope VT follows their comprehensive HR policy and doesn't take your word for it
nolanvt
Posts: 13116
Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:01 pm
Alma Mater: Marshall Univ.

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by nolanvt »

CFB's made-up rantings are one of the things I'm thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving season.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Fully vaccinated, still not dead
CFB Apologist
Posts: 3192
Joined: Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:27 pm

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by CFB Apologist »

nolanvt wrote:CFB's made-up rantings are one of the things I'm thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving season.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You being annoyed at the US national anthem, defending a radical like kaepernick and saying gays should get preferred treatment in the NFL is awesome during this season too. We love you on this board
nolanvt
Posts: 13116
Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:01 pm
Alma Mater: Marshall Univ.

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by nolanvt »

CFB Apologist wrote:
nolanvt wrote:CFB's made-up rantings are one of the things I'm thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving season.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You being annoyed at the US national anthem, defending a radical like kaepernick and saying gays should get preferred treatment in the NFL is awesome during this season too. We love you on this board
0 for 3. Better luck next time. [emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Fully vaccinated, still not dead
CFB Apologist
Posts: 3192
Joined: Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:27 pm

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by CFB Apologist »

nolanvt wrote:
CFB Apologist wrote:
nolanvt wrote:CFB's made-up rantings are one of the things I'm thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving season.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You being annoyed at the US national anthem, defending a radical like kaepernick and saying gays should get preferred treatment in the NFL is awesome during this season too. We love you on this board
0 for 3. Better luck next time. [emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don't give me semantic bullshit Floho Jr.. you have argued to simply stop playing the anthem before games to placate kaepernick and his radical pals. You have questioned why the anthem is played at sporting events. You have lied time again that teams only started coming out for the anthem in 2009, etc. don't give me semantic bullshit - own up to your support for kaepernick
nolanvt
Posts: 13116
Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:01 pm
Alma Mater: Marshall Univ.

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by nolanvt »

CFB Apologist wrote:
nolanvt wrote:
CFB Apologist wrote:
nolanvt wrote:CFB's made-up rantings are one of the things I'm thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving season.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You being annoyed at the US national anthem, defending a radical like kaepernick and saying gays should get preferred treatment in the NFL is awesome during this season too. We love you on this board
0 for 3. Better luck next time. [emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don't give me semantic bullshit Floho Jr.. you have argued to simply stop playing the anthem before games to placate kaepernick and his radical pals. You have questioned why the anthem is played at sporting events. You have lied time again that teams only started coming out for the anthem in 2009, etc. don't give me semantic bullshit - own up to your support for kaepernick
Good job, good effort. You'll have better days. [emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Fully vaccinated, still not dead
User avatar
awesome guy
Posts: 54187
Joined: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:10 pm
Party: After 10
Location: Plastic Flotilla:Location Classified

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by awesome guy »

Diversity
Unvaccinated,. mask free, and still alive.
User avatar
awesome guy
Posts: 54187
Joined: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:10 pm
Party: After 10
Location: Plastic Flotilla:Location Classified

Re: A VT MA grad student and english instructor is an avowed

Post by awesome guy »

Diversity
Unvaccinated,. mask free, and still alive.
Post Reply