[Antoninus]

All right! We have the first post pointing out that she is not beautiful, the ultimate sin for a woman as far as Freepers are concerned. I knew it would make the top ten posts, I just didn't know where! :)

Good heavens what a defensive post! Does just posting a photo of someone automatically mean that her looks are being mocked? Please! Besides, she's not all that unattractive--but then again, I like the studious look.

Personally, I'm glad that Harvard is set to appoint a woman. After the phony uproar they had with their last president, it's a good reminder that the school is no longer a meritocracy but deeply PC and quota-oriented institution--just like most of academia.

American higher ed is running on stored-up capital at this point. Any institution that subordinates excellence to politics won't be able to retain its reputation for long...

[linda_22003]

Another person who missed the ":)" at the end of my post.

[Enchante]

"...it's a good reminder that the school is no longer a meritocracy but deeply PC and quota-oriented institution--just like most of academia. American higher ed is running on stored-up capital at this point. Any institution that subordinates excellence to politics won't be able to retain its reputation for long..."

You are so right:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1782224/posts