Liberal Professors: The Null Effect
November 3rd, 2008 | by Windspike |More proof that leadership by faith over fact is dead as a guiding philosophy for any one:
Three sets of researchers recently concluded that professors have virtually no impact on the political views and ideology of their students.
Why should we care? Well, because a while back the GOP nutballers were all a twitter worried that “college” sullies the political soul. If there is no effect of the political views of faculty on their students, what does that say about the “right”wingers who claim otherwise?
11 Responses to “Liberal Professors: The Null Effect”
By Lisa on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
It’s not that they necessarily influence the student’s views just that only one view is acceptable:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-zz1HwxIjg
By Windspike on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
What, Lisa?
By Lisa on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
look it up
Indoctrinated U
By Windspike on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
Why should I?
By Lisa on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
Because you asked “What”
Don’t look it up then.
By Windspike on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
You haven’t given me any plausible reason or argument as to why I should bother, Lisa. I’m not going to have some kind of rhetorical discussion with myself as the resource. That’s not what blogging is about. You have to present some kind of credible rationale as to why your position is important to consider and thus far, you have failed like George W. in that category.
You’ve done a “heckuva job” not arguing your position.
By Lisa on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
Haha but Obam says nothing so well and you like him right?
By Chris Radulich on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
Typical of the distorted mind of republicans. Obama gives details of his programs on the air. Tells you his web site to get more details.
McSame positive commercials amount to saying trust me but don’t expect me to give you details.
So who is that is accused of saying nothing – Obama.
By Windspike on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply
lisa, where’s the logic and sharp substance to change my mind. You have failed to make a credible argument again. Chris is right. You are wrong. But nothing is stopping you from trying again.
By manapp99 on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply
Do you suppose this guy was giving a fair and balanced opinion in his class?
“Professor ousted after tearing down McCain yard signs
The St. Olaf (Minn.) professor who recounted tearing down McCain campaign signs in a well-read Huffington Post item has resigned.
Per the Northfield News, it appears that Philip Busse was forced out the St. Olaf College professor who admitted to stealing campaign signs in a national political blog read by millions, has resigned.
St. Olaf spokesman David Gonnerman issued the following statement Monday afternoon:
“The St. Olaf College administration first learned of Phil Busse’s self-admitted theft and destruction of campaign signs on the morning of Oct. 31 as a result of his posting on the Internet.
“The St. Olaf administration immediately referred the matter to local law enforcement authorities and commenced an investigation of its own.
“Mr. Busse has tendered his resignation and is no longer affiliated with St. Olaf College.
Busse has been harged with misdemeanor theft”
http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/1108/Professor_ousted_after_tearing_down_McCain_yard_signs.html
By windspike on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply
man. The only way to know is to take his course.