https://freerepublic.com/tag/socialstrife/ en-us Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:01:55 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3236178/posts College students and Congress need to get a grip on reality. Anyone who wants success must work for it, not rely on make-believe that obsequious emotions or statements can correct injustice or evil acts. Choking back tears over hyped-up social strife to demand a reprieve from the hardship of sitting for college exams is just the latest chapter in over-emotionalizing politics. Most university instructors have pretty much heard it all when it comes to excuses for dodging assignments or tests. The old “the-dog-ate-my-homework” grew up to be Monday flu (hangover), monthly incapacitation (cramps) or temporary crippling (sprained/broken limbs resulting from... Canada Free Press https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3236178/posts#comment Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:01:55 GMT