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LSU blm status
Posted on 8/1/20 at 11:57 am
Posted on 8/1/20 at 11:57 am
I just checked the LSU media department and there have been no blm announcements from the dept in the last 5 weeks. does this mean the regents have moved on quietly. maybe caught a lotta feedback about how stupid the Middleton naming was.
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Posted on 8/1/20 at 11:58 am to Trevaylin
Make it stop
Posted on 8/1/20 at 11:58 am to Trevaylin
I have no insight, but I bet there were a lot of big money donors who threatened to cut off the gravy train if they went further.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:14 pm to The Pirate King
Seems right. They are just hoping they can sit on the sidelines. Will be harder to do if there is a football season.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:20 pm to Trevaylin
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I just checked the LSU media department and there have been no blm announcements from the dept in the last 5 weeks. does this mean the regents have moved on quietly. maybe caught a lotta feedback about how stupid the Middleton naming was.
One can only hope that this is the case. You never know what's going on behind-the-scenes, but I'm hoping some of the mega-rich donors contacted LSU and reminded them that 1) BLM was co-founded by people who are openly Marxist, and 2) At least one of whom has referred to white people as a "sub-human species."
And if so, I'm sure these mega-rich donors reminded the school that the donations could stop at any time.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:28 pm to KCT
I am not what would be considered a "big money"donor, but I am a faithful contributor to the athletic foundation. I was sent a TAF email and part of my response was this:
"I am not able to donate in good conscience to an organization, even one that I support as much as LSU, until LSU makes clear their stance on this anti-American Marxist organization. Black lives matter as much as anyone else’s, the BLM organization is, however, an affront to any decent human regardless of their color, creed, or ethnicity."
I added that the very things the disgraceful BLM org is advocating for (destroying the nuclear family, defunding police, etc) are completely antithetical to the idea of ensuring that black communities are safe places for its members to thrive in.
This was part of the response I received:
"During the weekend of June 12th, the phrase “Black Lives Matter”, was displayed on LSU scoreboards and in social media to coincide with a peaceful “unity rally” organized by LSU and Southern University students. The phrase does not endorse a specific organization, or a specific set of policies and it was meant to demonstrate LSU’s understanding and support for concerns expressed by students."
That sounds reasonable to me.
"I am not able to donate in good conscience to an organization, even one that I support as much as LSU, until LSU makes clear their stance on this anti-American Marxist organization. Black lives matter as much as anyone else’s, the BLM organization is, however, an affront to any decent human regardless of their color, creed, or ethnicity."
I added that the very things the disgraceful BLM org is advocating for (destroying the nuclear family, defunding police, etc) are completely antithetical to the idea of ensuring that black communities are safe places for its members to thrive in.
This was part of the response I received:
"During the weekend of June 12th, the phrase “Black Lives Matter”, was displayed on LSU scoreboards and in social media to coincide with a peaceful “unity rally” organized by LSU and Southern University students. The phrase does not endorse a specific organization, or a specific set of policies and it was meant to demonstrate LSU’s understanding and support for concerns expressed by students."
That sounds reasonable to me.
This post was edited on 8/1/20 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:34 pm to IHAN89
In other words, they (LSU) fell for it. Or they are covering their bases from a political standpoint. Either one leaves a bad taste in my mouth as an alumnus.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:35 pm to IHAN89
quote:
I am not what would be considered a "big money"donor, but I am a faithful contributor to the athletic foundation. I was sent a TAF email and part of my response was this:
Good for you! They do read those things.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:39 pm to BigJim
Yes they do. The gentleman that responded was very informative and reasonable. really appreciated him reaching out.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:46 pm to IHAN89
LSU 100% reads responses from donors. I fired one off a couple of years back and said I wouldn’t be donating again until the then President and AD were gone. Lo and behold, a week after they were let go, I get an email saying that both the things I wanted were accomplished and how much would I like to donate. I was stunned. Bluff called.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:51 pm to jbgleason
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This post was edited on 1/10/21 at 9:25 pm
Posted on 8/1/20 at 1:09 pm to IHAN89
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The phrase does not endorse a specific organization, or a specific set of policies and it was meant to demonstrate LSU’s understanding and support for concerns expressed by students."
The phrase was started by a specific organization. Whether or not it was their intention is irrelevant. Using that phrase is supporting the organization by bringing legitimacy and free media exposure.
But it wouldn’t surprise me if no one at LSU did research about the organization they were advocating for.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 1:33 pm to IHAN89
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That sounds reasonable to me.
Yes, it does. But is this statement the same as what they tell everyone? Or do they have another customized response for known BLM supporters?
Posted on 8/1/20 at 1:41 pm to IHAN89
quote:
The phrase does not endorse a specific organization, or a specific set of policies and it was meant to demonstrate LSU’s understanding and support for concerns expressed by students."
Posted on 8/1/20 at 1:51 pm to The Pirate King
I’m not a big money donor. But I’ve been a Chancellor’s Club member for many years.
Not anymore. frick dem.
Not anymore. frick dem.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 1:57 pm to IHAN89
"During the weekend of June 12th, the phrase “Black Lives Matter”, was displayed on LSU scoreboards and in social media to coincide with a peaceful “unity rally” organized by LSU and Southern University students. The phrase does not endorse a specific organization, or a specific set of policies and it was meant to demonstrate LSU’s understanding and support for concerns expressed by students."
That response is bullshite.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 2:16 pm to IHAN89
quote:
"During the weekend of June 12th, the phrase “Black Lives Matter”, was displayed on LSU scoreboards and in social media to coincide with a peaceful “unity rally” organized by LSU and Southern University students. The phrase does not endorse a specific organization, or a specific set of policies and it was meant to demonstrate LSU’s understanding and support for concerns expressed by students."
So did they or did they not donate to, or pledge to donate to, the organization?
Posted on 8/1/20 at 2:35 pm to IHAN89
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“Black Lives Matter”
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The phrase does not endorse a specific organization, or a specific set of policies
BS. Members of BLM will make sure your arse gets cancelled, or they will beat you to within an inch of your life if you dare modify their phrase to something even as mild as “All Lives Matter.” They have established that that phrase is sacrosanct in what it says, and what it doesn’t say.
Big mistake by LSU to align themselves with that bunch. They could have easily shown support for racial harmony and unity without tying themselves to BLM (which that scoreboard stunt most definitely did).
Posted on 8/1/20 at 2:38 pm to IHAN89
quote:i have no doubt that LSU experienced some severe backlash that they didn’t expect at all. This statement is nonsense but pretty much proved that. I’m sure they were flooded with emails saying the same kind of thing and big time donors who threatened to stop donating
The phrase does not endorse a specific organization, or a specific set of policies and it was meant to demonstrate LSU’s understanding and support for concerns expressed by students."
Posted on 8/1/20 at 3:36 pm to Trevaylin
They still sucking that BBC as long as you can run, catch, shoot, tackle, or dribble
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