Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Exclusive — University of Virginia Newspaper Calls to Remove Thomas Jefferson: ‘Buildings Must Be Renamed and Memorials Removed’
Breitbart ^ | 08/19/2022 | Breccan F. Thies

Posted on 08/19/2022 4:24:22 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

The editorial board of the University of Virginia’s newspaper has called to remove references to University founder and Founding Father Thomas Jefferson.

The University and the greater Charlottesville, Virginia, area in which it is located has taken it upon themselves to be defined not by academics, or history, or any other trait. Rather, those in charge of local government and University administration prefer to be defined by a single characteristic: the August 12, 2017, “Unite the Right” rally.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: bidensfault; blacksupremacy; cavalierdaily; chat; godsgravesglyphs; jamesmadison; jefferson; nikkisfault; obamasfault; removed; theframers; therevolution; thomasjefferson; university; virginia; whataretheirfrnicks
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-92 next last
To: ChicagoConservative27

Leftists must assume room temp.
Then we of above room temp IQ can get the statues, names, and other things of CIVILIZATION back to normal.

Eff you, left. May the flies of a thousand camels come to rest in your Obamahole.


21 posted on 08/19/2022 4:38:47 PM PDT by Da Coyote
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27
The editorial board of the University of Virginia’s newspaper has called to remove references to University founder and Founding Father Thomas Jefferson.

It is time to get rid of the editorial board of the University of Virginia’s newspaper. There is no place for ignorant people attempting to apply their subjective judgment, current values, standards and view of historical events to the past.

There is no place in a university for people to re-write history. They were not there.

22 posted on 08/19/2022 4:38:54 PM PDT by olezip
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

Donald Trump said (to mostly unbelieving people) they are pulling down statues of villains now but someday they will come back to tear down George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and all the heroes of our heritage.

Dennis Prager said today these little worthless young nerds believe they are higher in moral stature than the great Thomas Jefferson. What a delusion.


23 posted on 08/19/2022 4:39:12 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

I find it quite revealing that these zealots never desire to put their ‘action items’ to a vote! They seize an issue and seek to push it through without any test of history or perspective!


24 posted on 08/19/2022 4:39:19 PM PDT by SES1066 (More & more it looks like Brandon's best decision was Kamala! UGH!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BipolarBob

Pass out the paddle balls. Every student gets one.


25 posted on 08/19/2022 4:39:34 PM PDT by TigersEye (The Democrat Party is criminal, unAmerican and illegitimate )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: ConservativeInPA

Another good book if you haven’t read it, The Closing of the American Mind by Bloom.


26 posted on 08/19/2022 4:39:37 PM PDT by EEGator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

Just shut UVa down already. 🙄


27 posted on 08/19/2022 4:40:48 PM PDT by Allegra
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

I know why these folks can’t just move on from thinking about history they think they don’t like. It’s hatred that is holding them back (and holding them down).


28 posted on 08/19/2022 4:42:04 PM PDT by clashfan ( Vote to put Herschel in. Don't be afraid to let him carry the ball.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27
The UVA newspaper should be shuttered and its editors and writers expelled. Thomas Jefferson created that school. These featherweights don't belong there.

29 posted on 08/19/2022 4:42:40 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

No TJ No UVA


30 posted on 08/19/2022 4:42:46 PM PDT by No Party Affiliation
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: 17th Miss Regt

MLK was no saint but he did so much to stop racism in the US.

I have a lot respect for the good that he did by trying to redirect the democratic party.

Unfortunately, he ultimately failed.


31 posted on 08/19/2022 4:43:23 PM PDT by lizma2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

I will now describe to the Left a great but flawed American. This person risked his life to make this country better. And yes, he did make this country better, so much better.

But he thought that homosexual behavior was just plain wrong. He was very clear about that. And he advised homosexuals to seek the help of a mental health professional. This kind of thinking is, of course, repugnant to today’s progressives.

Should this great person be cancelled based on his politically incorrect views on homosexuality? Before the Left answers, know that I am describing Martin Luther King.


32 posted on 08/19/2022 4:43:39 PM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

They need to counsel the administration privately.


33 posted on 08/19/2022 4:44:41 PM PDT by dljordan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

What, six students on the newspaper board? Who cares.


34 posted on 08/19/2022 4:44:42 PM PDT by FatherofFive (We support Trump. Not the GOP)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Allegra
President Trump should buy it and rename it "President Trump University".

35 posted on 08/19/2022 4:44:45 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

This really helps Army recruiting, especially in the South. /sarcasm


36 posted on 08/19/2022 4:45:13 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: olezip

First they came for Genral Lee and no one said anything....


37 posted on 08/19/2022 4:46:30 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: Old Yeller

How about University of Fauxginas?

It better captures the idiocy of the Left.


38 posted on 08/19/2022 4:47:19 PM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: ChicagoConservative27

This is obnoxious.

How about NO!!!


39 posted on 08/19/2022 4:47:29 PM PDT by sauropod (Unbelief has nothing to say. Chance favors the prepared mind.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: olezip
There is no place in a university for people to re-write history. They were not there.

They're like all past tyrants who find a way to destroy the history records so only their triumphs will be recorded. Burning their books, writing lies about them.

The idea of a library and a university was originally to preserve----PRESERVE---the records so others could humbly built upon them like scientists who "stand on the shoulders of giants" to go higher.

At the University of Michigan in front of the Clements Library there is a chiseled statement in stone:

In darkness dwells the people which knows its annal not.

Article on some of the reasons why it's good to keep instead of erase history:

https://clements.umich.edu/why-history-matters/

40 posted on 08/19/2022 4:47:29 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-92 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson