Targeting higher education is an essential tool in the autocratic playbook

[jbrownson0831]

Correct.

Authoritarian despots like Trump thrive in a climate of fear and ignorance.

Facts and the truth are the enemies of the fascist right – hence Trump’s attacks on higher education.

Trump dislikes all America haters, no matter who or where they may be.

 

[jbrownson0831]

Sober up

Waaaaahhhhhhh....somebody needs a tissue right whiner?

 

[Independent thinker]

Targeting higher education is an essential tool in the autocratic playbook

The targeting of higher education institutions in the U.S. is reminiscent of authoritarian strategies in other countries.

www.brookings.edu

trump is following the tried and true autocratic playbook. In order to control the masses, the population needs to be uneducated and mainly needs to be intimidated.. trump is perfecting that effort.

Yes, you are EXACTLY right. Republicans learned a hard lesson in sitting back and watching democrats take over higher education for decades. We are starting to level the playing field though, giving democrats a temper tantrum.

 

[Zincwarrior]

OK, but like racial discrimination on al of these campuses, that type of over antisemitism died out in the 60's. We've never seen the type of overt hostility we see now. Garber admitted they have serious issues.

Again that is not correct. There have been repeated conflicts with Palestinian supporters and Jews on campus, both public and private.

I am very onside with efforts against that, that don't conflict with the 1st Amendment. Thats not what the Admin is doing with Harvard though.

 

[Rawley]

Again that is not correct. There have been repeated conflicts with Palestinian supporters and Jews on campus, both public and private.

Fourth time, nothing like we've seen since October 7. Nothing. Not even close.

 

[JimH52]

Again that is not correct. There have been repeated conflicts with Palestinian supporters and Jews on campus, both public and private.

I am very onside with efforts against that, that don't conflict with the 1st Amendment. Thats not what the Admin is doing with Harvard though.

trump is trying to intimidate higher education. He wants to tell them what to teach, who to teach, and how to teach. Authoritarian defined.