kghoya
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Post by kghoya on Dec 5, 2006 15:52:52 GMT -5
he is saying that people are saying that...
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Post by aggypryd on Dec 5, 2006 16:03:33 GMT -5
Wait a minute....Are you saying that Georgetown hates Black People?!?!? What the hell is that all about? Aggy - I think he's referring to a thread on the UMCP boards a month or so ago where - for 20+ pages - a bunch of Twerp fans went on and on about how Georgetown was "the worst" college for black students in America. How black students who attended were Uncle Tom's, etc. ad nauseum. If it weren't so filled with hate, it would have been hilarious. I was just kidding, Buff... I thought all the "old-heads" around here would have realized that that was a 'tongue-in-cheek' response from me. I know that most universities are going to have part of its population that feels that it's not being treated fairly. I'm sure there were some white folks at my school that thought, "Damn! These Black kids are in control of EVERYTHING!" (A&T was 99% Black when I was there) From the one Black grad I know from G'Town, she's never had a discouraging word. Doesn't mean her experience was like everyone elses, but I'm sure if it was that bad, she would have left.
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Post by slam on Dec 5, 2006 16:03:40 GMT -5
The only thing one can conclude from gtown's reluctance is that they are scared.
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Post by kchoya on Dec 5, 2006 16:03:45 GMT -5
I will say that I hate the fact that Georgetown doesn't really seem like it's a part of the city. I don't know if playing in the BB&T classic is the answer to that, but I think they have more to gain by strengthening their ties to the city. A lesson that Howard should have learned also. But is GW or American any more a "part of the city?" I'm just curious, what should Georgetown do to be more a part of the city? I'm not trying to be a smartass, just wondering, especially with this talk of GU "arrogantly ignoring the city and its least-fortunate residents."
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aggypryd
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Post by aggypryd on Dec 5, 2006 16:11:39 GMT -5
I will say that I hate the fact that Georgetown doesn't really seem like it's a part of the city. I don't know if playing in the BB&T classic is the answer to that, but I think they have more to gain by strengthening their ties to the city. A lesson that Howard should have learned also. But is GW or American any more a "part of the city?" I'm just curious, what should Georgetown do to be more a part of the city? I'm not trying to be a smartass, just wondering, especially with this talk of GU "arrogantly ignoring the city and its least-fortunate residents." Very good question...I wish I had an answer... Truthfully, I don't get the impression that G-Dub or American is anymore "active" in D.C. than any other school. But I'm not too sure about any of the D.C. universities' community out-reach programs so I wouldn't be much help.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2006 16:16:36 GMT -5
I was just kidding, Buff... I thought all the "old-heads" around here would have realized that that was a 'tongue-in-cheek' response from me. I did, aggy. But I thought I'd explain the situation for those that might not have been aware of that whole incident... ... and those who can't do 64 reps of 225.
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aggypryd
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Post by aggypryd on Dec 5, 2006 16:19:18 GMT -5
I was just kidding, Buff... I thought all the "old-heads" around here would have realized that that was a 'tongue-in-cheek' response from me. I did, aggy. But I thought I'd explain the situation for those that might not have been aware of that whole incident... ... and those who can't do 64 reps of 225. Friggin' Weaklings...
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Post by SFHoya99 on Dec 5, 2006 16:19:22 GMT -5
Calling someone or someones a coward for not playing a basketball game is embarassing. I am willing to bet $1,000 that John Thompson, Jr. has faced and overcome more obstacles requiring courage in his lifetime than Mark Plotkin has.
I would like Mark Plotkin to talk to John Thompson, Jr., and ask him about racism, about growing up with learning disabilities and on the streets of Washington and then call him a coward to his face.
Cowardice is calling someone names from behind the wall of "journalism."
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Post by FromTheBeginning on Dec 5, 2006 16:20:05 GMT -5
Now I understand --- Duke & Oregon must have had this crap that we only play out of conference people we can beat as bulletin board material to psych them up - I sure hope Michigan hasn't gotten their hands on it.
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Post by CO_Hoya on Dec 5, 2006 16:21:48 GMT -5
Rich Chvotkin >> Mark Plotkin
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Post by DanMcQ on Dec 5, 2006 16:23:34 GMT -5
The only thing one can conclude from gtown's reluctance is that they are scared. Nice to see you pop back in here with your bimonthly UMCP viewpoint.
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Post by CO_Hoya on Dec 5, 2006 16:25:44 GMT -5
Dan-
Rule #1, post "Ignore" button: Don't quote troll posts in your responses.
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Post by PDRHoya99 on Dec 5, 2006 16:27:11 GMT -5
Rich Chvotkin >> Mark Plotkin Other than being the obvious better use of a name ending in "otkin", I'd like to think Rich would also embarrass Mark in a muscle tussel in the liftoff half, and then leave with a southpaw prostitute from the lane in the vesper.
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Post by DanMcQ on Dec 5, 2006 16:27:34 GMT -5
Dan- Rule #1, post "Ignore" button: Don't quote troll posts in your responses. CO_Hoya- Mod Rule #1 - Ignore button does not work (call of duty, as it were).
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Post by hoyatables on Dec 5, 2006 16:28:56 GMT -5
GW is quite active in the city -- partnerships with public schools, a campus that is very much in and of the city, and many of the things that Georgetown also does. American and Catholic and Howard and Trinity and Gallaudet and, of course, UDC, all give back as well in varying degrees.
Its the nature of universities to be involved in their community. Georgetown may not do a tremendous amount as an institution that it can point to for reference, but its individuals--its students, faculty, staff, and alumni--all give back in a host of ways.
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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on Dec 5, 2006 16:32:59 GMT -5
DEFA - MA - TION clap, clap, clap, clap, clap ...
ok back to studying the same thing.
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Post by hoyahoyasaxa on Dec 5, 2006 16:37:02 GMT -5
I think these people would take issue with Plotkin's contention that GU is not engaged with the DC community: socialjustice.georgetown.edu/service/programs/dc.htmlBut of course, we could scrap all of that and play one basketball game a year, so we could really prove that we're engaged.
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Post by YB on Dec 5, 2006 16:43:48 GMT -5
This bum is an obviously biased blowhard- hardly a member of any objective media. Feel free to disregard.
I have talked to III on this very point, heard him talk on it numerous times. Does he really seem like he's afraid to play anyone to YOU? He'll take on anyone, anywhere, any time. GW is afraid because Hobbs doesn't play ANYONE at all- see NCAA Tourney Selection Committee- and Maryland is stuck in 1993 and won't agree to a home and home. End of story.
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Post by aggypryd on Dec 5, 2006 16:46:30 GMT -5
GW is quite active in the city -- partnerships with public schools, a campus that is very much in and of the city, and many of the things that Georgetown also does. American and Catholic and Howard and Trinity and Gallaudet and, of course, UDC, all give back as well in varying degrees. Its the nature of universities to be involved in their community. Georgetown may not do a tremendous amount as an institution that it can point to for reference, but its individuals--its students, faculty, staff, and alumni--all give back in a host of ways. Thanks, Hoya T...
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Post by hoyatables on Dec 5, 2006 16:53:37 GMT -5
GW is quite active in the city -- partnerships with public schools, a campus that is very much in and of the city, and many of the things that Georgetown also does. American and Catholic and Howard and Trinity and Gallaudet and, of course, UDC, all give back as well in varying degrees. Its the nature of universities to be involved in their community. Georgetown may not do a tremendous amount as an institution that it can point to for reference, but its individuals--its students, faculty, staff, and alumni--all give back in a host of ways. Thanks, Hoya T... Not a problem -- and while Plotkin is a blowhard, his alma mater certainly does its part. GW's partnership with the School Without Walls (a DC public high school that is regularly listed as one of the top in the nation) is a phenomenal achievement that was the baby of soon to be professor emeritus Steve Trachtenberg. In addition to providing a programmatic relationship, the university and school have entered into a development partnership that will allow the high school to basically double its size; GW will pay $12 million for a back parking lot that it can use to build a new residence hall. Incidentially, today is Steve Trachtenberg day in the District of Columbia. The City Council announced it this morning.
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