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Wendy Shelley's avatar

I hope Harvard (and other universities) holds out, perseveres until we can get rid of this corrupt Regime.

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KnockKnockGreenpeace's avatar

"Though I’m sympathetic to the idea of Making Harvard (more) American Again, that doesn’t seem to be the administration’s goal."

Why does this have to be a thing? Nothing wrong with bringing the world to us. Many top international students will stay and contribute to our society and economy.

Why are some Americans so xenophobic? Why must commerce--for the sale of education is part of that--be aimed only at domestic consumers? Stop legitimizing Trump's complete BS "policy"--here's a guy who does business all over the world and doesn't think twice about it.

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Michelle Jordan's avatar

I give Harvard credit for standing up to the government’s BS. Foreign students are there because they are worth their weight in gold. Literally and figuratively! If there’s any issue with disciplinary problems then I’m sure they’re treated just like American students. The blending of cultures makes them unique among us.

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Get rid of Bone spurs's avatar

I love it when the courts put the PINO TACO in his place! As Bugs Bunny used to say, "What a maroon!"

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Robert C. Parker's avatar

Ultra maroon!!!

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Swbv's avatar

I've always thought the vendetta against Harvard was a lot more personal than the excuses floated into the blogosphere by Trump, Noem, Vance, etc. I'd encourage investigative reporting that examined whether or not the loudest voices to hang Harvard out to dry are coming from people who didn't get into Harvard or whose kid applied and wasn't accepted.

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Arkansas Blue's avatar

Miracle of miracles: there still seem to be "normal" republicans, but did you vote for the orange felon?

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Robert C. Parker's avatar

He was "too normal" for Maricopa County... got primaried by an Ultra-MAGA... who is now suing the County Board of Supervisors that is REPUBLICAN CONTROLLED!!!!

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Marty's avatar

Sorry, but you lost all credibility with me as soon as I read the line about you being "sympathetic to" Making Harvard (more) American Again. That is the type of ridiculous statement that elevated Trump (and his Trumpets) to power and created this toxic environment we live in today.

To me that's an "enabler," rather than a "contrarian," belief. It's definitely NOT what I thought I was subscribing to here. Very disappointing!

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Marc Donner's avatar

I know the Constitution bans bills of attainder. Somehow the use of Executive Orders by the President that have the same effect as bills of attainder ought to be inherently and fundamentally illegal as well. What am I missing? Why is it legal for Agent Orange to do what the Congress is not allowed to do?

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KnockKnockGreenpeace's avatar

And to private entities! Law firms and colleges. What business/service sector is next?

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Noel Waters's avatar

I wish Harvard could recover attorney fees for having to defend this fascist effort.

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Erica's avatar

It is no more complicated than Barron was rejected by Harvard.

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Sharon M. Morrison's avatar

Is it true that Barron Trump applied to and was not accepted by Harvard?

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Ellie Alive In 25's avatar

I think it's more likely that the vulgarian knows he, himself, could never have been accepted as Old Man Fred's influence didn't go that far. I cannot see Melania allowing her son to even apply to Harvard. Too far away physically and emotionally.

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