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Good call on the source, BRB. The only thing I could find on this that did not come from Judicial Watch: http://www.kvia.com/news/us-federal-law-agencies-say-report-of-isis-in-anapra-mexico-is-unsubstantiated/32367718 good catch

+1 to both of you. That's a good saying. I'll take your +1 & I'll double that with 2 :thumbs

Getting back to your original post, I'd have to say 'no' to this. Running a university is a balancing act that has to be struck somewhere between maintaining complete order in all things and letting the inmates run the asylum. American universities do a pretty fair job of maintaining an atmosphere conducive to free thinking while still providing an education to student who want one. This may be true to a very limited extent, but for good reason. Recall last month the OU students and their bawdy racist song? They were probably within their Constitutional First Amendment rights to sing that song. But no university could allow behavior like that to exist. It would quickly spiral out of hand, leading to prejudice and alienating a significant segment of students. See above. The reining in of free expression on U.S. campuses is de minimis, and for the most part, necessary. /JMHO I think the bigger issue is simply with that generation of kids in general. I have read a number of articles where a student body here and there try to get "Trigger Warning" labels on books, or attempts to ban anything someone might find "upsetting" even to the point of trying to censor comedians. None of these have been instituted by the universities, but by the students. Who belong to a ridiculously sheltered and oversensitive generation as it is. It would not be the first time you hear even football coaches talk about kids never get told "No" by anyone. Its a mentality that needs to get fixed, or these kids will get destroyed when they enter the real world. Interesting - I've not considered that angle before.

good one

Good post. The issue with limited manufacturing jobs is one a big one. And you are correct about student debt. We were fortunate in that one of our sons was a National Merit Scholar and basically got his education paid for and our other son wasn't far behind and got large scholarships (both ended up being named as the at top finance student the year they graduated - smarter than their proud dad!). I don't know what we and they would have done if they went to the same school without that aid (excellent private univ, ranked high). School debt will drive a change in the way we do college and post high school education. We are supporting a huge brick and mortar institution in spite of modern tech and new teaching methods. Disclaimer - I teach as an adjunct (business) and do enjoy the classroom experience much more than the on line experience.

Don't forget 1950s antique car collectors... That is right!! Good point - time to find some parts in Cuba for those old cars in my Dad's farm trees!!

Link They very well could be just south of the US border. However, pardon me if I take this article with a huge grain of salt when it comes from Judicial Watch. A paper bound and determined to convince everyone of corruption and conspiracies. Write an article about something really scary and then claim it's just impossible to verify because it's in such a dangerous area that the Mexican and American forces can't even go in and check it out. I saw that article yesterday and decided to use the Knapp School of Moderation and not post it because of the source. But since you did ..... Me thinks if it is legit - a few flights wt drones would take care of them and maybe the dangerous cartels. Since there has been no action, and since I think our CIA /military/FBI/President would know about it before this article was published - I decided it was not legit and did not ramp up my fear meter. On a related matter, there was another article I read in which the military estimated another year to get ISIS out of Iraq.

How is this NOT a "whackadoodle" version of Christianity? If this were a common tenet amongst Christians, wouldn't we see dozens, hundreds of such stories? We don't, it's rare, and labeling all Christians as like this is not remotely correct. Thank-you Knapp for speaking up. And also thank-you for addressing my post. And yes, Moderation is a good thing in posting a article.

My only comment, I wonder if Knapp will judge this thread as divisive and label VV as a propagandist for the "anti-god" crowd - (The crowd that is angry at the Christian God that "doesn't exist"). The OP itself is not worthy of a response.

Powerful, sobering - thanks for sharing

I'm ok with this. Actually more than ok. I think it will be a good thing. Normalizing relationship wt Cuba is long overdue. We have communist China as our # 1 trading partner, which has its own civil rights and anti-American issues, yet we hold Cuba at arms length. The environment in Central and South America has changed dramatically since 1982 when Cuba was placed on the list. If the voice of democracy and liberty has any power at all, it should be expressed to our neighbor 90 miles away. Perhaps normalized relationships will paved the way for greater freedom within their system. I'd rather Cuba be linked to us financially/economically then to their old Russian (Soviet) masters. One side benefit: Both political parties have been 'beholding' to the Cuban/American vote in Florida. Thus policy towards Cuba has been swayed by the same. This will remove this 'pandering' issue from the table to a certain degree. I know Rubio will make a big issue out of it (as well as most of the other Repubs running for President) but I think overall it is time to get beyond the politics of 1962-63 http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/obama-takes-cuba-off/2015/04/14/id/638442/

Yes, lets have a guy that doesn't have a college degree be the leader of our country. I dont' disagree with basically what you said but I find it funny at the same time. I have had many conversations on forums like this with liberal people who believe jobs that require a college degree are elitist and do nothing but hurt poor people and are designed to keep the poor in their place. I've been a Scott Walker fan but of late I wonder if he will be able to weather the heat of the constant campaign pressure and exposure. Bush, Christie, Cruz, Paul all have had more media experience and exposure. We'll see if Walker is ready for prime time and avoids the Rick Perry moment.

Because we wouldn't' want to help or fellow man now would we? I'm for anybody but a status quo GOP candidate who panders to the extremists. However I'm not dumb enough to think that will ever happen. Too many damn redneck idiots out there, and too many ignorant bible thumpers that want to force their "values" on me. Z - I agree wt the 1st part I highlighted in red. No more establishment candidates - Jeb Bush for example and also not one from the extreme like Ted Cruz. I'm ready for a new face/name. Regarding 'values' - in the market place of ideas, many values are 'forced' on us to consider. Some we agree wt and some we don't. Some we end up living with when they become the 'law of the land' - whether we like it or not. I'll give Jeb the benefit of the doubt right now because I don't know much about him. He would be better than Cruz and that's not even open for debate. Cruz is the Bane of current American politics, and everything this country doesn't need. Jeb could be better than Rubio too. I had hope for Rubio when he took to the stage but for all his intelligence he's still become just another GOP candidate, no more original thoughts, he just toes the party line. Regarding values I know you understand what I'm saying. We protect people's right to worship and separate that from the government, we don't beat the bible down on them and force them to live how our interpretation of "our" religion sees fit. Have to agree with you about Rubio - it seems his 'flower has faded' over time and the rhetoric is becoming pretty routine. Maybe he was having a hard time finding his unique 'voice'. Cruz and Paul came along and started sucking all of the air out of the room. I understand what you are saying about values also. No issues.

I'm right there with ya. There were times where LP looked like a man amongst boys on a team that was crazy talented. The Fiesta Bowl run at 2:32 of that video was just incredible. Reminds me of THE RUN by Frasier later in the game.

I remember that play. - When a center or guard is leading the blocking around the end it reminds me of the good old days of the pipeline.

Because we wouldn't' want to help or fellow man now would we? I'm for anybody but a status quo GOP candidate who panders to the extremists. However I'm not dumb enough to think that will ever happen. Too many damn redneck idiots out there, and too many ignorant bible thumpers that want to force their "values" on me. Z - I agree wt the 1st part I highlighted in red. No more establishment candidates - Jeb Bush for example and also not one from the extreme like Ted Cruz. I'm ready for a new face/name. Regarding 'values' - in the market place of ideas, many values are 'forced' on us to consider. Some we agree wt and some we don't. Some we end up living with when they become the 'law of the land' - whether we like it or not.

Agree 100%.

A while back, I watched with my wife the John Adams HBO series based on David McCullough's book. The movie series has spurred me on to some excellent reading of the time period. One thing that has really stood out to me is that we've been fighting this battle of 'big govt vs small govt', states rights vs federal govt authority, centralization or de-centralization of power, individual freedom, etc for well over 200 years now. The things you and I talk about are really nothing new - just different applications of the same discussion which started so many years ago. In some ways, we are still, working with the founders, in creating a 'more perfect union'. When I look at our discussions from this perspective, I can hear more clearly & give more 'grace', to those who have contrary voices than my own (perhaps 80% on this board!). When we consider the 'bright lights' that have discussed similar topics and have tried to iron out their differences, I find it very humbling to know that these discussions are beyond me to resolve but yet are enlightening. I see things that each of you have said and see how it fits into this continuing dialogue. Reading about these men, has helped me to appreciate all that they have done on our behalf. It also gives me appreciation for each poster on here who continues the discussion. You are continuing in their tradition. Are you with Hamilton or with Jefferson? (a rhetorical question - you don't have to answer. I think there are parts of each of these men in each of our political heritage). It was their polar opposite positions that defined the era. Also, The friendship lost and re-found between Adams and Jefferson is a very interesting thread seen throughout the time period. If you get a chance to read any of the following, I highly recommend these titles. John Adams by David McCullough http://www.amazon.com/John-Adams-David-McCullough/dp/0743223136/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_3_dp Founding Brothers - has some neat behind the scene stories that aren't often told. The author really gets into the Hamilton / Burr duel for example and gave a lot of great insight. http://www.amazon.com/Joseph-J-Ellis-Revolutionary-Generation/dp/B004FVZ04Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1428959356&sr=1-2&keywords=founding+brothers A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, America's First Presidential Campaign -If you think the 2000 election was tense, it was a cake walk compared to 1800 - Excellent book http://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Catastrophe-Tumultuous-Election-Presidential/dp/0743293177 Madison and Jefferson - These 2 were partners in many ways. http://www.amazon.com/Madison-Jefferson-Andrew-Burstein/dp/0812979001/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1428959448&sr=1-1&keywords=jefferson+and+madison Alexander Hamilton, A life http://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Hamilton-Willard-Sterne-Randall/dp/0060954663/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1428959793&sr=8-3&keywords=alexander+hamilton

Good to have you hear.

Have to agree. Of course those were my 'formative' years (or is that formula years- I guess I was off the baby food then). High school and college. While I was more mild rock (CSNY, Young, The Who, Guess Who, Eagles, America, 3 Dog Night) I occasionally got into Deep Purple and a few groups like that.

Interesting topic. Just so happens that I talked to a 2nd person this weekend who had worked at a particular funeral home here in Tulsa (the previous person who worked there told me the same story about 7 years ago). At said funeral home, pretty much all of the employees have seen a 'friendly' female (in her early 20s) 'ghost'. Both people claim she (the ghost) will move things on desks and is more 'active' early evening. Normally they just get a 'glimpse' of her - quick movement but often 'feel' her there. The person who told me this the other day has started doing the same think you are doing Redux. I think she described herself as a 'spiritual' person but not particularly 'religious'. The Tulsa paper did an article around Halloween (of course) on several places here in Tulsa in which the paranormal supposedly occurs. As a Christian, I do believe in a spiritual world, dimension that is beyond our physical world. How these experiences fit in and manifest themselves, that I'm not sure about.

Had to +1 this.

Related to the RB thread - Offensive line play. It has a lot to do in evaluating the backs. Unfortunately, I didn't think of it as much during the game. How do you think the OL did? I'd like to hear your thoughts - did you see any major blocking difference in technique, etc? There was a near "Cotton falls on butt" penalty in the 2nd half. The RT I believe looked like he was about to go over backwards but caught himself just in time for a 'normal 5 yard penalty. I think Bush was QB at the time.

I was most impressed by Darlington - surprised as it seems most talk was about Bush. I thought Bush showed some potential and has a good arm. Made some key interceptions though. Stanton: I was hopeful all of the Elite 11 hype was real and that he could transition his HS success to college. But it really looked 'bad'. If he wants to be a starting college QB, it will have to be someplace else. I wouldn't be surprised if Riley gets his kind of QB in here and the new guy will be starting in 2 years after TA's senior year. if he is a HS recruit. If JC recruit - the year after this coming season if he is a real top notch. (still hard to unseat a 3 year starter in TA at that point) - unless Darlington gives him reason be a full time starter. For all of the back up QB that we now have, I think Darlington is the closest to what Riley is looking for. Edit: TA still will remain the starter I believe and should be. My impression of Darlington was as one of the other guys - I don't see him replacing TA. TA still has rough edges but it is hard to replace experience - mostly winning experience as well TA should only get better under this coach. A JC recruit would only replace TA if he was the next Russel Wilson type of transfer.

Getting back to your original post, I'd have to say 'no' to this. Running a university is a balancing act that has to be struck somewhere between maintaining complete order in all things and letting the inmates run the asylum. American universities do a pretty fair job of maintaining an atmosphere conducive to free thinking while still providing an education to student who want one. This may be true to a very limited extent, but for good reason. Recall last month the OU students and their bawdy racist song? They were probably within their Constitutional First Amendment rights to sing that song. But no university could allow behavior like that to exist. It would quickly spiral out of hand, leading to prejudice and alienating a significant segment of students. See above. The reining in of free expression on U.S. campuses is de minimis, and for the most part, necessary. /JMHO Good post NUance. I had to laugh about the 'inmates run the asylum' comment. This is true - we could end up wt another 1960s Berkley situation. There does need to be a balance in free speech and admin constraints.