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(DARPA)   Berkeley: "We are dead set against having military offices here." US Senate: "Enough to lose all your federal funding?" Berkeley: "What are you talking about? We support the troops and we always have"   (nbc11.com) divider line
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real shaman
2008-02-07 3:30:47 PM  
chuck your ideals and run away?????

not Berkeley........
 
schnarff
2008-02-07 4:07:57 PM  
This is all-too-common among institutions of higher learning. Georgetown Law was refusing to let recruiters on campus a while ago due to an ideological disagreement over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", and they ended up caving when the Supreme Court upheld the Solomon Amendment and they realized they'd lose federal funding.

If you ask me, it's disgusting that even private schools are so bound to federal money that they have to alter their policies in order to keep it flowing. It really says a lot about how broken this country's education system is.
 
I want to be a machine
2008-02-07 4:20:39 PM  
schnarff: This is all-too-common among institutions of higher learning.

To be clear, this is the city of Berkeley, not the University that's located here.
 
Naugahyde Donkey
2008-02-07 4:22:45 PM  
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schnarff
2008-02-07 4:25:21 PM  
schnarff: This is all-too-common among institutions of higher learning. Georgetown Law was refusing to let recruiters on campus a while ago due to an ideological disagreement over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", and they ended up caving when the Supreme Court upheld the Solomon Amendment and they realized they'd lose federal funding.

If you ask me, it's disgusting that even private schools are so bound to federal money that they have to alter their policies in order to keep it flowing. It really says a lot about how broken this country's education system is.

Awww, crap...that's what I get for not RTFA. My point stands, though.
 
All2morrowsparTs
2008-02-07 4:39:13 PM  
It's not like it would have passed but at least it made the republicans feel less impotent.
 
Wolfmanjames
2008-02-07 4:39:54 PM  
You can put your money where your mouth is, or just your feet.
 
Tumbleweed Garden
2008-02-07 4:40:03 PM  
People in Berkeley never have enough to do.
 
Fark U
2008-02-07 4:40:17 PM  
like i said before, slavery never died.

it just went from "racial" to "economic"

/the root of all evil
 
Postal Penguin
2008-02-07 4:40:45 PM  
Meh, theres a whole building dedicated to the armed forces here. They don't bother people. The most the recruiters do is pass out pamphlets and they pass out a lot less than all the other stupid groups on campus.
 
Nemo's Brother
2008-02-07 4:41:02 PM  
Just like most lisp-talking socialists, they are all talk. You limp-wristed faggars are all cowards at heart.
 
IAMBOB
2008-02-07 4:41:20 PM  
and the jack-boots come marching on
 
RocketRod
2008-02-07 4:41:30 PM  
Beware the teet-suckler with teeth.
 
Nick Nostril
2008-02-07 4:41:51 PM  
Tumbleweed Garden: People in Berkeley never have enough to do.

Ya kinda get that feeling, don'tcha?
 
HotWingConspiracy
2008-02-07 4:42:12 PM  
The Republican plan would give the funds, intended for a school lunch program...to the Marines instead.

"Patriotic American taxpayers won't sit quietly while Berkeley insults our brave Marines," said one of the senators.

Yes, the real patriots would rather see food taken out of kids mouths.

Stay classy, GOP.
 
captain_heroic44
2008-02-07 4:42:31 PM  
Nemo's Brother: Just like most lisp-talking socialists, they are all talk. You limp-wristed faggars are all cowards at heart.

I trust you're posting this from Iraq.
 
FLMountainMan
2008-02-07 4:42:46 PM  
Nemo's Brother: Just like most lisp-talking socialists, they are all talk. You limp-wristed faggars are all cowards at heart.

This should initiate a healthy and progessive dialogue. Thanks.
 
quatchi
2008-02-07 4:43:38 PM  
Ann Cooper with the Berkeley Unified School District wants both sides to play nice.

"Senators sitting 3,000 miles away are trying to take food away from the children of Berkeley," said Cooper. "Why? Because the Marines and the city aren't playing nice -- and that's just not OK

Hope she used her inside voice when she said this otherwise it's time-out for Ann.

Berkely City left a permanent parking spot in front of the Marine Recruiting center for the Code Pink folks?

That'll insure LOLz aplenty.
 
atlanta_ufo
2008-02-07 4:43:42 PM  
One thing to not want the Marines there, but then giving the Pink ladies the parking space in front of the place to protest, that was painting a big red target of your chest for the critics.
 
Fibber McLiarson
2008-02-07 4:43:43 PM  
Nemo's Brother: Just like most lisp-talking socialists, they are all talk. You limp-wristed faggars are all cowards at heart.

And away we go....

/grabs popcorn
 
cartersdad
2008-02-07 4:44:25 PM  
You have to ask yourself, what's more important, values or dollars? If you say dollars, that is just sad.

doing something in my town where we had a values Vs. Dollar question. I took integrity over the dollars.

On the other hand, it's kind of like my son. If he wants to do something or wants money...he better do what I tell him or he gets nothing.

He caves faster than Pamela Anderson at a wet T-shirt contest.
 
domenad
2008-02-07 4:44:51 PM  
schnarff 2008-02-07 04:07:57 PM

If you ask me, it's disgusting that even private schools are so bound to federal money that they have to alter their policies in order to keep it flowing. It really says a lot about how broken this country's education system is.
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So, these colleges should be able to attack the US government with impunity and expect absolutely no repercussions? Is that what you are suggesting? How would you propose to "fix" that?
 
AgentONeal
2008-02-07 4:45:07 PM  

Yes, the real patriots would rather see food taken out of kids mouths.

Stay classy, GOP.

They won't be happy until all of the money that goes to education is in Iraq, building military bases out the ass for the next generation of marines.
 
The_Terminator
2008-02-07 4:45:11 PM  
So does this mean that all the hippies can still stage "die-ins" in front of the recruiters, or is that prohibited too?
 
Trance750
2008-02-07 4:45:12 PM  
I wonder if Berkley will ask for help from the 'evil Army' if they are invavded? Or will they be like France and just go along as willing participants?
 
Hideously Gigantic Smurf
2008-02-07 4:46:07 PM  
Let this be a lesson, students.

Life is a compromise.
 
jams69r
2008-02-07 4:46:13 PM  
I think Berkeley should have been happy they were going to lose federal funds. After all its the same money that's being used to pay those who are killing all the babies in Iraq!
 
HotWingConspiracy
2008-02-07 4:47:09 PM  
Trance750: I wonder if Berkley will ask for help from the 'evil Army' if they are invavded? Or will they be like France and just go along as willing participants?

Yeah, the army would totally give them a choice in the matter.

LOLZ FRANCE
 
FarkingSean
2008-02-07 4:47:21 PM  
Morans, all. +1 on the headline.
 
nerfball
2008-02-07 4:47:22 PM  
you know, if bin laden attacked berkeley next i bet his approval ratings in the united states would actually rise.
 
dryknife
2008-02-07 4:47:38 PM  
I want to be a machine: schnarff: This is all-too-common among institutions of higher learning.

To be clear, this is the city of Berkeley, not the University that's located here.

Um, not quite:

"The bills would take away $2 million in federal funding from UC Berkeley and a local foundation that provides lunches to the Berkeley Unified School District."
 
redufo
2008-02-07 4:49:03 PM  
Well if pedofiles can't go on Myspace and around schools neither should recruiters.

I agree with Berkley and keep recruiters away from schools so they don't lie to our kids to be unwelcome occupiers in this illegal war. Only idiots fight and die for Bush.
 
sasquatchologist
2008-02-07 4:49:18 PM  
real shaman: chuck your ideals and run away?????

not Berkeley........

Have a beer and some heroin, cool guy.
 
WayneKerr
2008-02-07 4:49:20 PM  
Tumbleweed Garden: People in Berkeley never have enough to do.

agreed agreed agreed


agreed
 
Fart_Machine
2008-02-07 4:49:37 PM  
Welcome to political Kabuki Theater.
 
Biness
2008-02-07 4:49:41 PM  
i wish a torlado would rip through berkely
 
I want to be a machine
2008-02-07 4:49:57 PM  
Trance750: I wonder if Berkley will ask for help from the 'evil Army' if they are invavded?

Of course. That's what armys are for.
 
adulescentulus carnifex
2008-02-07 4:50:40 PM  
That's right subby, there is no divergence in opinion within the city of Berkeley or the University of California.
 
Biness
2008-02-07 4:51:18 PM  
redufo: Well if pedofiles can't go on Myspace and around schools neither should recruiters.

I agree with Berkley and keep recruiters away from schools so they don't lie to our kids to be unwelcome occupiers in this illegal war. Only idiots fight and die for Bush.

duuude, its the corporations. little eichmans. duuude, its like, what if like, we just like, talked to them. duuuuuuude, i know what talking about, i'm an english major. duuuuuuude

/thats you
//thats what you sound like
///troll
 
chiefbttlwshr
2008-02-07 4:51:34 PM  
$2.3 Million in Berkeley, that's like the price of a late right?
 
WayneKerr
2008-02-07 4:52:16 PM  
chiefbttlwshr: $2.3 Million in Berkeley, that's like the price of a late right?

Are you of the Asian persuasion, and you were trying to say "late night"?
 
Professczar
2008-02-07 4:52:50 PM  
schnarff:

If you ask me, it's disgusting that even private schools are so bound to federal money that they have to alter their policies in order to keep it flowing. It really says a lot about how broken this country's education system is.

There are a small number of colleges like Hillsdale in MI and (I think) Grove City in PA that have maintained their independence by refusing to accept any subsidies or support from federal and state agencies. These schools offset the fact that their students aren't eligible to participate in federal student aid programs by raising private donations to help fund scholarships.
 
firefly212
2008-02-07 4:52:51 PM  
We're going to take your money in the form of taxes, and unless you support our every endeavour, you won't even get a penny of it back.

niiiiiiiiiiiice.
 
Shocktopus
2008-02-07 4:53:15 PM  
cartersdad: You have to ask yourself, what's more important, values or dollars? If you say dollars, that is just sad.

That's how many stupid federal laws get promulgated. When they can't torture the Commerce Clause far enough to have jurisdiction (and that is saying A LOT), they just say "Do this or you don't get federal highway funds." Like the drinking age or speed limits. Louisiana tried to buck the drinking age thing for a few years but caved eventually.

So, where they can't make the states slaves, they make them whores. All the same when farkin' time comes. But at least a slave has the comfort on knowing they didn't choose their slavery.
 
All2morrowsparTs
2008-02-07 4:53:27 PM  
Nemo's Brother: Just like most lisp-talking socialists, they are all talk. You limp-wristed faggars are all cowards at heart.

6/10 but way too obvious.
 
Biness
2008-02-07 4:53:52 PM  
WayneKerr: chiefbttlwshr: $2.3 Million in Berkeley, that's like the price of a late right?

Are you of the Asian persuasion, and you were trying to say "late night"?

i think he was going for latte.
 
Trance750
2008-02-07 4:53:57 PM  
redufo: Well if pedofiles can't go on Myspace and around schools neither should recruiters..

Comparing recuriters with pedos, are we?
 
superluminal girl
2008-02-07 4:54:04 PM  
People who would be so callous as to threaten civilian government funding because people chose to exercise the 1st amendment in disapproval of the military are FASCISTS.
 
Chris In The Morning On KBHR
2008-02-07 4:54:10 PM  
Money talks, bullshiat walks.
 
MFL
2008-02-07 4:54:13 PM  
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