You Are Not Special!

[chang50]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

[huamulan]

What a limited imagination you possess.

[natty dread]

I'm kind of special


Don't tell anyone though, they'll be jealous

[thegreekdog]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

[Night Strike]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

You're going to have a breakdown or you're going to breakdown that person? Because I would love to see the latter.

[thegreekdog]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

You're going to have a breakdown or you're going to breakdown that person? Because I would love to see the latter.

The former unfortunately. I think I still want to keep my job.

[BigBallinStalin]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

At my university (yes, "my," because I own it), this is exactly what some of the students' parents have done. If little Timmy has a problem with his teacher and the grade he earned, then the parents complain to the Dean, who then berates the teacher, and suddenly things look great for little Timmy in the short-run.

At first, I was amazed that this was acceptable and that this was actually encouraged by the university (since it acquiesces so often to this). It's... mind-boggling.

I mean, I understand that money is involved, and that these kids can be pampered, but... they're going to suffer in the real world.

[john9blue]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

You're going to have a breakdown or you're going to breakdown that person? Because I would love to see the latter.

i think he meant that he was going to "break it down", i.e. commence a series of wicked fresh dance moves

[Woodruff]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

At my university (yes, "my," because I own it), this is exactly what some of the students' parents have done. If little Timmy has a problem with his teacher and the grade he earned, then the parents complain to the Dean, who then berates the teacher, and suddenly things look great for little Timmy in the short-run.

At first, I was amazed that this was acceptable and that this was actually encouraged by the university (since it acquiesces so often to this). It's... mind-boggling.

I mean, I understand that money is involved, and that these kids can be pampered, but... they're going to suffer in the real world.

These days, a large proportion of American universities are degree salesmen. They're there to make money. All that other stuff...meh.

[natty dread]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

At my university (yes, "my," because I own it), this is exactly what some of the students' parents have done. If little Timmy has a problem with his teacher and the grade he earned, then the parents complain to the Dean, who then berates the teacher, and suddenly things look great for little Timmy in the short-run.

At first, I was amazed that this was acceptable and that this was actually encouraged by the university (since it acquiesces so often to this). It's... mind-boggling.

I mean, I understand that money is involved, and that these kids can be pampered, but... they're going to suffer in the real world.

Interesting.

It seems some people think governments should butt out of everything and everything that needs funding (healthcare, education, etc) can be funded by charities and private individuals.

How do you feel about that, given your recent experiences at "your" university? Do you think market forces will correct the situation?

[Phatscotty]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

[BigBallinStalin]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

At my university (yes, "my," because I own it), this is exactly what some of the students' parents have done. If little Timmy has a problem with his teacher and the grade he earned, then the parents complain to the Dean, who then berates the teacher, and suddenly things look great for little Timmy in the short-run.

At first, I was amazed that this was acceptable and that this was actually encouraged by the university (since it acquiesces so often to this). It's... mind-boggling.

I mean, I understand that money is involved, and that these kids can be pampered, but... they're going to suffer in the real world.

Interesting.

It seems some people think governments should butt out of everything and everything that needs funding (healthcare, education, etc) can be funded by charities and private individuals.

How do you feel about that, given your recent experiences at "your" university? Do you think market forces will correct the situation?

You're being too vague.

What situation exactly?

I'll give you a heads-up by saying that these situations involve political, economic, and social institutions. It's not just "market v. government." It can be a "central planning v. spontaneous order" issue. Furthermore, those three types of institutions are intertwined with one another... and it also comes down to me, and how I influenced others in this environment...

It just depends on exactly what you want to discuss.

[Army of GOD]

Oh, and plagiarism.
Yarg?

But what color is it?

[thegreekdog]

I can't think of any group who imagines they are special more than American Christians of any generation..

American Christians? I've met a whole lot of Americans with a different or no religious affiliation who feel the same way.

I heard a similar commencement speech a couple years ago at my sister-in-law's college graduation. I stood and clapped loudly at the end. Dealing with self-entitled little shits is the worst part of my job. On the day that a parent calls me to complain about me berating his or her little Johnny, is the day I'm going to have a breakdown.

At my university (yes, "my," because I own it), this is exactly what some of the students' parents have done. If little Timmy has a problem with his teacher and the grade he earned, then the parents complain to the Dean, who then berates the teacher, and suddenly things look great for little Timmy in the short-run.

At first, I was amazed that this was acceptable and that this was actually encouraged by the university (since it acquiesces so often to this). It's... mind-boggling.

I mean, I understand that money is involved, and that these kids can be pampered, but... they're going to suffer in the real world.

Interesting.

It seems some people think governments should butt out of everything and everything that needs funding (healthcare, education, etc) can be funded by charities and private individuals.

How do you feel about that, given your recent experiences at "your" university? Do you think market forces will correct the situation?

Market forces aren't able to correct universities because universities don't operate under market rules.

[chang50]

What a limited imagination you possess.

That limited I don't have any imaginary friends,well not since I was 4 years old anyway.

[TA1LGUNN3R]

Market forces aren't able to correct universities because universities don't operate under market rules.

Tell me about it. I inquired at my school about lowering the rates for me because it's too expensive. I told them I pay everything out of my own pocket and have to work full time to make sure I can afford tuition and rent and all that other good stuff, whereas everybody else there gets financial aid. I know a few people who got more than they needed and didn't even have to work to support themselves. Anyway, the financial department just looked at me like I was plague-ridden or something. I was like, cool, thanks for trying to negotiate or take an effort in trade.

Cunts.

-TG

[Army of GOD]

Market forces aren't able to correct universities because universities don't operate under market rules.

Tell me about it. I inquired at my school about lowering the rates for me because it's too expensive. I told them I pay everything out of my own pocket and have to work full time to make sure I can afford tuition and rent and all that other good stuff, whereas everybody else there gets financial aid. I know a few people who got more than they needed and didn't even have to work to support themselves. Anyway, the financial department just looked at me like I was plague-ridden or something. I was like, cool, thanks for trying to negotiate or take an effort in trade.

Cunts.

-TG

I was thinking that if I wanted to gain an educatioon but didn't have the money, I would just sit in during classes (not pay to sit in...literally just attend the classes, maybe borrow someone's test after they get it back...it could work). OF course you won't get a degree in the end, which I guess is the main point in going to a tertiary school, but if you find lectures that are large enough you could definitely pull it off.

[TA1LGUNN3R]

I was thinking that if I wanted to gain an educatioon but didn't have the money, I would just sit in during classes (not pay to sit in...literally just attend the classes, maybe borrow someone's test after they get it back...it could work). OF course you won't get a degree in the end, which I guess is the main point in going to a tertiary school, but if you find lectures that are large enough you could definitely pull it off.

Well that's silly. You could just teach yourself from books or whatever. In fact, I only go to school to get a degree so I can get a job. I could teach myself anything at less cost than going to school, but I wouldn't get some fancy paper with my name on it.

-TG

[nietzsche]

I was thinking that if I wanted to gain an educatioon but didn't have the money, I would just sit in during classes (not pay to sit in...literally just attend the classes, maybe borrow someone's test after they get it back...it could work). OF course you won't get a degree in the end, which I guess is the main point in going to a tertiary school, but if you find lectures that are large enough you could definitely pull it off.

Well that's silly. You could just teach yourself from books or whatever. In fact, I only go to school to get a degree so I can get a job. I could teach myself anything at less cost than going to school, but I wouldn't get some fancy paper with my name on it.

-TG

I've learned more from books by myself that everything that I learned in 4 and a half years of expensive university. But I guess I have a fancy leather thing that says I went there so if one day I want to get a related job it would be of help.

[Army of GOD]

I was thinking that if I wanted to gain an educatioon but didn't have the money, I would just sit in during classes (not pay to sit in...literally just attend the classes, maybe borrow someone's test after they get it back...it could work). OF course you won't get a degree in the end, which I guess is the main point in going to a tertiary school, but if you find lectures that are large enough you could definitely pull it off.

Well that's silly. You could just teach yourself from books or whatever. In fact, I only go to school to get a degree so I can get a job. I could teach myself anything at less cost than going to school, but I wouldn't get some fancy paper with my name on it.

-TG

I don't know, I think interaction with a professor or other students can help someone learn. It helps me, at least.

And I'm not saying pay for school, I'm saying just show up at the classes. Seriously, I've enrolled in classes in three different colleges and some deutschebag literally could just walk in and sit down and the professor wouldn't even know if they were in the class or not.

[nietzsche]

I was thinking that if I wanted to gain an educatioon but didn't have the money, I would just sit in during classes (not pay to sit in...literally just attend the classes, maybe borrow someone's test after they get it back...it could work). OF course you won't get a degree in the end, which I guess is the main point in going to a tertiary school, but if you find lectures that are large enough you could definitely pull it off.

Well that's silly. You could just teach yourself from books or whatever. In fact, I only go to school to get a degree so I can get a job. I could teach myself anything at less cost than going to school, but I wouldn't get some fancy paper with my name on it.

-TG

I don't know, I think interaction with a professor or other students can help someone learn. It helps me, at least.

And I'm not saying pay for school, I'm saying just show up at the classes. Seriously, I've enrolled in classes in three different colleges and some deutschebag literally could just walk in and sit down and the professor wouldn't even know if they were in the class or not.

The best professors write the textbooks. If you read an entire textbook it's like an excellent professor is taking you thru the whole topic.

[Army of GOD]

I've had some experiences with some awful, awful textbooks. About half of the ones I've used have been solid...the writing was always clear, concise and intelligible.

Others have just been complete shit. The questions at the end of the chapter were in no way related to the stuff in the chapter. Just terrible.

[nietzsche]

I've had some experiences with some awful, awful textbooks. About half of the ones I've used have been solid...the writing was always clear, concise and intelligible.

Others have just been complete shit. The questions at the end of the chapter were in no way related to the stuff in the chapter. Just terrible.

who reads awful textbooks with a world of online reviews nowadays? oh, wait, aog does

[TA1LGUNN3R]

I was thinking that if I wanted to gain an educatioon but didn't have the money, I would just sit in during classes (not pay to sit in...literally just attend the classes, maybe borrow someone's test after they get it back...it could work). OF course you won't get a degree in the end, which I guess is the main point in going to a tertiary school, but if you find lectures that are large enough you could definitely pull it off.

Well that's silly. You could just teach yourself from books or whatever. In fact, I only go to school to get a degree so I can get a job. I could teach myself anything at less cost than going to school, but I wouldn't get some fancy paper with my name on it.

-TG

I don't know, I think interaction with a professor or other students can help someone learn. It helps me, at least.

And I'm not saying pay for school, I'm saying just show up at the classes. Seriously, I've enrolled in classes in three different colleges and some deutschebag literally could just walk in and sit down and the professor wouldn't even know if they were in the class or not.

If that's what works for you, I guess. I work better trying to figure stuff out myself. But even more than that, the time you'd be wasting sitting in a lecture, you could making money or doing something else.

But yeah, one of my friends did that. He would regularly attend a lecture I think in art or something useless like that because his gf was in the class. He didn't even go to that university, he attended a different one.

-TG

[thegreekdog]

I was thinking that if I wanted to gain an educatioon but didn't have the money, I would just sit in during classes (not pay to sit in...literally just attend the classes, maybe borrow someone's test after they get it back...it could work). OF course you won't get a degree in the end, which I guess is the main point in going to a tertiary school, but if you find lectures that are large enough you could definitely pull it off.

Well that's silly. You could just teach yourself from books or whatever. In fact, I only go to school to get a degree so I can get a job. I could teach myself anything at less cost than going to school, but I wouldn't get some fancy paper with my name on it.

-TG

I don't know, I think interaction with a professor or other students can help someone learn. It helps me, at least.

And I'm not saying pay for school, I'm saying just show up at the classes. Seriously, I've enrolled in classes in three different colleges and some deutschebag literally could just walk in and sit down and the professor wouldn't even know if they were in the class or not.

The best professors write the textbooks. If you read an entire textbook it's like an excellent professor is taking you thru the whole topic.

In most of my college courses, the professor did write the books. I wouldn't say that made him or her an excellent professor; I think that made him or her a crony capitalist (where the crony is his or herself). I always found it somewhat ironic that my insanely liberal political science professors would force us to buy their crappy books for class.