A letter from President Gee

[Pospecteer]

Dr Gee just sent this out...needless to say, this is what is wrong with America...and he is asking that our educators become fact checkers...as having a college student at WVU, they are the ones that need fact checked!

Dear West Virginia University Campus Community, On Wednesday afternoon, I, along with the rest of our country, bore witness to the events that occurred on the grounds of our nation’s Capitol. I found myself at a loss for words. I have repeatedly said that we must protect the right to free speech and the right to protest – but we must do so civilly and peacefully. There is never a rationale worthy of the violence, mayhem and flagrant disrespect demonstrated that day. Yesterday, I reflected frequently on what can only be described as an attack on our nation’s democracy. It was incomprehensible and inexcusable. I have also given much thought to what our role as a university should be in the aftermath. I believe that our democracy is sacred, strong and will always prevail – even in the darkest of times. The most vibrant indicator of this is when Congress walked back into the building to fulfill its mission of completing the election process. Though interrupted, the people’s representatives were undeterred. I view that determination as a symbol of hope – and as a calling for those in higher education. Education has been a keystone of democracy from the nation’s earliest days. Our founders knew that our radical experiment in self-government would only succeed if its citizens had the knowledge to reason and debate, to think and to act. Educators at all levels have a covenant with our children and our children’s children: To prepare them to uphold our nation’s wholly connected ideals of individual accountability, collective action and informed debate. At a time when much public discourse is caustic, fragmented and devoid of real meaning, universities must empower students to develop the ability to think critically and understand compassionately, but also provide a forum for balanced discussion and debate about issues of importance. Universities also have a responsibility to create campus cultures free of racism, bias and social injustice. We must encourage people to nourish change by recognizing and stepping beyond their biases. We must forge inclusive communities, where everyone is valued and every voice is heard. Universities also have a responsibility to teach future generations how to separate fact from fiction, and truth from untruths. In a world where information is derived from thirty-second soundbites and unverified postings, a free press is a valued and necessary cornerstone of our democracy. Knowing how to be careful consumers of information will lead to more thoughtful and vibrant discussions of the important issues we face. This critical work will not be accomplished without the support and leadership of many. I urge our faculty, staff and students to see every challenge as an opportunity to think differently, to connect more deeply and to reinvent ourselves for the long-term benefit of our nation. I appreciate our lawmakers, both at the federal and state levels, who recognize the importance of an educated citizenry to a functioning democracy and a prosperous society. As partners, we must continue working together to acknowledge problems, devise rational solutions and invest in their success. I ask that you spend time reflecting on the actions taken against our democracy and what it means for our country. When you return to campus, consider how you can work with others to show the world we are better than what they saw. I have no doubt what the world saw that afternoon does not have to be what the world sees today, tomorrow and every day forward. We can pioneer change right here on our campus and throughout West Virginia. As we enter a new year and a new semester, let us remain focused on the urgent work we have before us. Stay safe and be well. Lean on others for support and insight as we move forward. And let us be driven by our values and powered by our purpose. Be undeterred.

 

[wvu2007]

He's another pedo

 

[dave]

This email didnt happen when "rioters" took over the Capitol during the Kavanaugh hearings.

 

[Pospecteer]

This email didnt happen when "rioters" took over the Capitol during the Kavanaugh hearings.

Dr. Gee is good for WVU he needs to keep politics out of Higher Ed.

 

[oceantide83]

He needs to retire.

 

[dave]

Dr. Gee is good for WVU he needs to keep politics out of Higher Ed.

What you say is as correct as it is never gonna happen.

There is a black kid at Alabama who spoke at a Trump rally in Ga. His home state. Students have petitioned to have him expelled for taking part in hate speech.

 

[Pospecteer]

What you say is as correct as it is never gonna happen.

I know. What sucks is this letter is an opinion and not an official stance of WVU. This should be an opinion piece and not on WVU letterhead. And WVU has done well under Trump.

 

[Airport]

I know. What sucks is this letter is an opinion and not an official stance of WVU. This should be an opinion piece and not on WVU letterhead. And WVU has done well under Trump.

Next emailI get for $$, I'm going to tell them that Gee turned me off because of his wrong headed stance. How about, pants up, don't loot.

 

[mzman]

I could write a book in response to Gee's letter, but I'll just say this. His thinly veiled, liberal BS absolutely sickens me. What Gee is saying here is that the people who stormed the Capitol are dumb, uninformed and uneducated. That's why they did it. It's just funny how he had no condemnation for those that burned our cities for months on end. He also mentioned a "free press".... yeah, free to be abhorrently biased press. That's what's stoking most of the hate and anger you see playing out on the streets.

Gee.... give me a break and GTFOH

 

[Kazzman]

I could write a book in response to Gee's letter, but I'll just say this. His thinly veiled, liberal BS absolutely sickens me. What Gee is saying here is that the people who stormed the Capitol are dumb, uninformed and uneducated. That's why they did it. It's just funny how he had no condemnation for those that burned our cities for months on end. He also mentioned a "free press".... yeah, free to be abhorrently biased press. That's what's stoking most of the hate and anger you see playing out on the streets.

Gee.... give me a break and GTFOH

Gee does more to promote the interests of WVU in any one day than you've done in your pathetic lifetime. You can take your Trumpian conservative redneck views and stick them where the sun doesn't shine. Who in the H are you to attack Gordon Gee? Undoubtedly, at least 99.9% of the felonious thugs who invaded the Capitol this week were, in fact, dumb, uneducated, and utterly stupid. Further, that particular domestic terrorist act (in which a police officer died) had nothing at all to do with anything that had happened previously in the summer.

I could write my own book about dumbass dipshits like you, but its a waste of time. Give me a break and GTFOH

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

Gee does more to promote the interests of WVU in any one day than you've done in your pathetic lifetime. You can take your Trumpian conservative redneck views and stick them where the sun doesn't shine. Who in the H are you to attack Gordon Gee? Undoubtedly, at least 99.9% of the felonious thugs who invaded the Capitol this week were, in fact, dumb, uneducated, and utterly stupid. Further, that particular domestic terrorist act (in which a police officer died) had nothing at all to do with anything that had happened previously in the summer.

I could write my own book about dumbass dipshits like you, but its a waste of time. Give me a break and GTFOH

Cop didn’t die. That was a liberal lie perpetrated on the FB and media to help context a narrative.

 

[Pospecteer]

Gee does more to promote the interests of WVU in any one day than you've done in your pathetic lifetime. You can take your Trumpian conservative redneck views and stick them where the sun doesn't shine. Who in the H are you to attack Gordon Gee? Undoubtedly, at least 99.9% of the felonious thugs who invaded the Capitol this week were, in fact, dumb, uneducated, and utterly stupid. Further, that particular domestic terrorist act (in which a police officer died) had nothing at all to do with anything that had happened previously in the summer.

I could write my own book about dumbass dipshits like you, but its a waste of time. Give me a break and GTFOH

I not sure you know who you are talking to...but it's funny that you go off with a bunch of gibberish

 

[WVUBRU]

Cop didn’t die. That was a liberal lie perpetrated on the FB and media to help context a narrative.

WTF? Yes, there is a dead cop being one of the 5 that has died from the riot on the 6th.

JFC. And you want people to take your comments seriously.

 

[Kazzman]

Cop didn’t die. That was a liberal lie perpetrated on the FB and media to help context a narrative.

Hey Dumbfxck, do you recognize the fact that Gee is
generally regarded as one of the top 25-30 University
Presidents in the Country?

 

[wvu2007]

Tiny hands tjebarr with so many meltdowns on here. Its hilarious lol

 

[Pospecteer]

Hey Dumbfxck, do you recognize the fact that Gee is
generally regarded as one of the top 25-30 University
Presidents in the Country?

and one of the most liberal...that's the point. One can do a good job and say things that should not be said when they represent 1,000's.

 

[Kazzman]

and one of the most liberal...that's the point. One can do a good job and say things that should not be said when they represent 1,000's.

As one who has had many conversations with Gee, I can tell you
without a doubt that Gee doesn't give a flying F about what the
conservative faction of this state cares about his political viewpoints.
Gee is graded/judged upon objective criteria such as enrollment
numbers, diversity, employment, and increasing ACT/SAT scores.
Gee has done a tremendous job in terms of increasing the University's
overall image and standing nationwide.

 

[polar80]

Dr Gee just sent this out...needless to say, this is what is wrong with America...and he is asking that our educators become fact checkers...as having a college student at WVU, they are the ones that need fact checked!

Dear West Virginia University Campus Community, On Wednesday afternoon, I, along with the rest of our country, bore witness to the events that occurred on the grounds of our nation’s Capitol. I found myself at a loss for words. I have repeatedly said that we must protect the right to free speech and the right to protest – but we must do so civilly and peacefully. There is never a rationale worthy of the violence, mayhem and flagrant disrespect demonstrated that day. Yesterday, I reflected frequently on what can only be described as an attack on our nation’s democracy. It was incomprehensible and inexcusable. I have also given much thought to what our role as a university should be in the aftermath. I believe that our democracy is sacred, strong and will always prevail – even in the darkest of times. The most vibrant indicator of this is when Congress walked back into the building to fulfill its mission of completing the election process. Though interrupted, the people’s representatives were undeterred. I view that determination as a symbol of hope – and as a calling for those in higher education. Education has been a keystone of democracy from the nation’s earliest days. Our founders knew that our radical experiment in self-government would only succeed if its citizens had the knowledge to reason and debate, to think and to act. Educators at all levels have a covenant with our children and our children’s children: To prepare them to uphold our nation’s wholly connected ideals of individual accountability, collective action and informed debate. At a time when much public discourse is caustic, fragmented and devoid of real meaning, universities must empower students to develop the ability to think critically and understand compassionately, but also provide a forum for balanced discussion and debate about issues of importance. Universities also have a responsibility to create campus cultures free of racism, bias and social injustice. We must encourage people to nourish change by recognizing and stepping beyond their biases. We must forge inclusive communities, where everyone is valued and every voice is heard. Universities also have a responsibility to teach future generations how to separate fact from fiction, and truth from untruths. In a world where information is derived from thirty-second soundbites and unverified postings, a free press is a valued and necessary cornerstone of our democracy. Knowing how to be careful consumers of information will lead to more thoughtful and vibrant discussions of the important issues we face. This critical work will not be accomplished without the support and leadership of many. I urge our faculty, staff and students to see every challenge as an opportunity to think differently, to connect more deeply and to reinvent ourselves for the long-term benefit of our nation. I appreciate our lawmakers, both at the federal and state levels, who recognize the importance of an educated citizenry to a functioning democracy and a prosperous society. As partners, we must continue working together to acknowledge problems, devise rational solutions and invest in their success. I ask that you spend time reflecting on the actions taken against our democracy and what it means for our country. When you return to campus, consider how you can work with others to show the world we are better than what they saw. I have no doubt what the world saw that afternoon does not have to be what the world sees today, tomorrow and every day forward. We can pioneer change right here on our campus and throughout West Virginia. As we enter a new year and a new semester, let us remain focused on the urgent work we have before us. Stay safe and be well. Lean on others for support and insight as we move forward. And let us be driven by our values and powered by our purpose. Be undeterred.

Deleted it immediately. They should be educators, not political activists.

 

[WVUBRU]

Death of the cop. Yes, sounds like a liberal FB conspiracy. Damn, these idiots have ruined the country attempting to rewrite facts. Facts are facts; no alternative facts.

What happened to the officer Brian Sicknick?
Sicknick died "due to injuries sustained while on duty," U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement. On Wednesday, he "was injured while physically engaging with protesters," police said. He returned to his division office and collapsed, then was taken to a local hospital where he died around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Sicknick was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke to the Associated Press.

 

[Airport]

Gee does more to promote the interests of WVU in any one day than you've done in your pathetic lifetime. You can take your Trumpian conservative redneck views and stick them where the sun doesn't shine. Who in the H are you to attack Gordon Gee? Undoubtedly, at least 99.9% of the felonious thugs who invaded the Capitol this week were, in fact, dumb, uneducated, and utterly stupid. Further, that particular domestic terrorist act (in which a police officer died) had nothing at all to do with anything that had happened previously in the summer.

I could write my own book about dumbass dipshits like you, but its a waste of time. Give me a break and GTFOH

Did he ask Kerry Martin for his input? Gee never uttered one word about all the anarchy that was taking place in a number of cities in the U S this summer. Did he condemn Maxine, the ugliest face in Congress , Walters for her bigoted comments about getting up in trumps people’s faces when they are out in public?

 

[mzman]

Gee does more to promote the interests of WVU in any one day than you've done in your pathetic lifetime. You can take your Trumpian conservative redneck views and stick them where the sun doesn't shine. Who in the H are you to attack Gordon Gee? Undoubtedly, at least 99.9% of the felonious thugs who invaded the Capitol this week were, in fact, dumb, uneducated, and utterly stupid. Further, that particular domestic terrorist act (in which a police officer died) had nothing at all to do with anything that had happened previously in the summer.

I could write my own book about dumbass dipshits like you, but its a waste of time. Give me a break and GTFOH

Kiss my *** douche bag.... You need to follow Gee's advice and get a little education. You sound dumber than dirt....

 

[Kazzman]

Did he ask Kerry Martin for his input? Gee never uttered one word about all the anarchy that was taking place in a number of cities in the U S this summer. Did he condemn Maxine, the ugliest face in Congress , Walters for her bigoted comments about getting up in trumps people’s faces when they are out in public?

Dont know, you racist bastard. Did your brother ever pay
back all the money he stole from the federal govt?

 

[Kazzman]

Kiss my *** douche bag.... You need to follow Gee's advice and get a little education. You sound dumber than dirt....

Cant do that..........too busy bangin your ol lady.

 

[mzman]

Hey Dumbfxck, do you recognize the fact that Gee is
generally regarded as one of the top 25-30 University
Presidents in the Country?

Yeah, he can raise money. And he got run out on a rail at OSU. I've always thought that he was a good president for WVU. He just needs to stay out of politics. You know that too, you dumbass, but just want to run your hate-filled mouth.

 

[Kazzman]

Yeah, he can raise money. And he got run out on a rail at OSU. I've always thought that he was a good president for WVU. He just needs to stay out of politics. You know that too, you dumbass, but just want to run your hate-filled mouth.

He got run out on a rail at OSU......................
but yet we took him with open arms, ya dipshit.

 

[jpoppa]

Saw on Twitter yesterday where WVU had a hotline for any students disturbed or emotional from a few days ago get yo safe place out

 

[jpoppa]

Yeah, he can raise money. And he got run out on a rail at OSU. I've always thought that he was a good president for WVU. He just needs to stay out of politics. You know that too, you dumbass, but just want to run your hate-filled mouth.

He’s the board idiot. Used to go by tiny hands

 

[mzman]

He’s the board idiot. Used to go by tiny hands

I don't even know why I ventured over to a free board. I won't be back anytime soon.... my god....

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

Hey Dumbfxck, do you recognize the fact that Gee is
generally regarded as one of the top 25-30 University
Presidents in the Country?

I didn’t comment on Gee.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

Death of the cop. Yes, sounds like a liberal FB conspiracy. Damn, these idiots have ruined the country attempting to rewrite facts. Facts are facts; no alternative facts.

What happened to the officer Brian Sicknick?
Sicknick died "due to injuries sustained while on duty," U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement. On Wednesday, he "was injured while physically engaging with protesters," police said. He returned to his division office and collapsed, then was taken to a local hospital where he died around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Sicknick was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke to the Associated Press.

Ok, I was wrong. I’d saw something from Capitol police saying that media reports of a cop dying were untrue.

 

[wvu2007]

I don't even know why I ventured over to a free board. I won't be back anytime soon.... my god....

It's one of tjebarr's several accounts. Dude is always so angry....and tiny.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

I don't even know why I ventured over to a free board. I won't be back anytime soon.... my god....

Remember the jackass on TBL that was bitching about us not playing NCSU during the hurricane? That’s the dude you’re talking to.

 

[Kazzman]

It's one of tjebarr's several accounts. Dude is always so angry....and tiny.

You've no idea what you're talking about. I give as good as
I take it. There's not one conservative on this board who plays nice.

 

[Airport]

Dont know, you racist bastard. Did your brother ever pay
back all the money he stole from the federal govt?

Have no idea what you are talking about. My brother never took anything. His drug addiction cost him more than you will ever make in your lifetime . I will never bow to 12% of the population that commits 22 % of all felonies . #bornthatway

 

[wvu2007]

You've no idea what you're talking about. I give as good as
I take it. There's not one conservative on this board who plays nice.

Lies tiny hands, lies.

 

[mzman]

Remember the jackass on TBL that was bitching about us not playing NCSU during the hurricane? That’s the dude you’re talking to.

LOL..... I have way better things to do than argue with ignorant people..... Can I turn it over to you?

 

[jpoppa]

You've no idea what you're talking about. I give as good as
I take it. There's not one conservative on this board who plays nice.

poor boo boo

 

[EERs 3:16]

He needs to find a new job

 

[dave]

Gee does more to promote the interests of WVU in any one day than you've done in your pathetic lifetime. You can take your Trumpian conservative redneck views and stick them where the sun doesn't shine. Who in the H are you to attack Gordon Gee? Undoubtedly, at least 99.9% of the felonious thugs who invaded the Capitol this week were, in fact, dumb, uneducated, and utterly stupid. Further, that particular domestic terrorist act (in which a police officer died) had nothing at all to do with anything that had happened previously in the summer.

I could write my own book about dumbass dipshits like you, but its a waste of time. Give me a break and GTFOH

You cant even tell the truth. I would love to see your limp wristed *** make me gtfoh. That would be entertaining.

 

[dave]

Ok, I was wrong. I’d saw something from Capitol police saying that media reports of a cop dying were untrue.

You were only partly wrong. There were reports he died. Capitol police released a statement that one officer was in critical condition but none had died. The officer died later that evening.