Liberty Institute at the University of Texas at Austin

[Eskimohorn 5,682]

What the fuck is this shit?

 

https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/26/ut-austin-liberty-institute/

['stache 22,131]

SEC! SEC! SEC!

(ps i know my state sucks too)

['stache 22,131]

Since the Eyes of Texas is problematic, here's your new song.

 

Edited September 2, 2021 by 'stache

[mchookem 16,765]

[Brisketexan 106,877]

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Legislators already approved initial funding for the Liberty Institute, slipping $6 million into the 2022-23 state budget without giving details of the project’s aim.

Using tax dollars to fund a propaganda center to teach the virtues of "small government."

Irony isn't just dead, its corpse has been run through the woodchipper.

[Pig Bellmont 8,884]

It’s an embarrassment is what it is

[Js1 87,175]

5 minutes ago, 'stache said:

SEC! SEC! SEC!

(ps i know my state sucks too)

Feels like the UT leadership sure decided the SEC move was both athletics and cultural. 

[Leeroy Jenkins 2,475]

Texas and "Limited Govt"

 

[NeverMarryAStripper 22,284]

I assume by limited government they are referring to one that completely controls with whom, what, where, and how you can have sex, marry, drink, eat, or get pregnant

[Goredho 17,650]

What Starts Here Ends The World

[Brisketexan 106,877]

4 minutes ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

I assume by limited government they are referring to one that completely controls with whom, what, where, and how you can have sex, marry, drink, eat, or get pregnant

Well, that ain't "government."  That's "fulfilling the word of God."*

see, what we mean by "limited government" is zero regulation or oversight to ensure things like reliable electric power, safe drinking water, or any of that commie  bullshit.

 

* Fundagelical version only.

[BrickHorn 18,447]

I’ve been seated comfortably in a lounge chair on The Lanai of misanthropy for years, so I find the inherent stupidity and self-delusion required to launch a government-funded center for advocating limited government irresistibly hilarious. 

Edited September 2, 2021 by BrickHorn

[MaybeACoordinator 8,350]

Just now, BrickHorn said:

I’ve been seated comfortably in a lounge chair on The Lanai of misanthropy for years, so I find the inherent stupidity and self-delusion required to launch a government-funded center for advocating limited government irresistibly hilarious. 

FINALLY! Someone has distinguished where I am! Let brisket keep his bridge and his bourbon, while we lounge on The Lanai of misanthropy with our whippets, weed, and box wine. 

[BrickHorn 18,447]

3 minutes ago, MaybeACoordinator said:

FINALLY! Someone has distinguished where I am! Let brisket keep his bridge and his bourbon, while we lounge on The Lanai of misanthropy with our whippets, weed, and box wine. 

You will drink a mai tai and like it.

[DaysOff 8,201]

It’s an embarrassment is what it is

You should see what happened September 1st.

[F250 29,199]

I don't have an issue with something like the Hoover Institution but based on the name this isn't going to be like the one affiliated with Stanford. This will likely result in Tucker giving lectures about post-liberal conservativism on campus.

[elfenix 34,746]

I think you're giving the Hoover institution far too much credit. The whole point of the thing is to give intellectual cover to climate change denial and other bullshit.

[MaybeACoordinator 8,350]

In 50 years it will all just be Liberty University (Austin campus) which is fine if Jerry Jr is around to show my 100-year-old ass where the hos are at 

[RomaVicta 30,561]

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A second document explains why the Liberty Center is necessary at UT-Austin.

“[A] growing proportion of our population* lacks a basic understanding of the role liberty and private enterprise** play in their well-being,” that proposal reads. “Too many Americans, particularly younger students, maintain misconceptions about our political system*** and lack an even basic understanding**** of the moral, ethical, philosophical and historical foundations underpinning a free***** society.”

*Non-whites

**Rich whites

***Their misconception is that our political system favors white males

****White men understand cuz they smarter

*****Fascist society devoid of morality, ethics, or any sort of philosophy other reaching for power after power. Too bad for non-whites, women, and anyone not grateful to the poor misunderstood white man.

The University of Texas is a whore if it spreads its legs for this overtly partisan effort. Money. Isn't. Everything.

Secede. Please. I'll find some place to move that feels like America.

Edited September 2, 2021 by RomaVicta

['stache 22,131]

Where is old Randy Duke to tell us how the University of Texas is way too egalitarian to ever share culture with the "rednecks" of the SEC? 

(ps I'll probably have to do this everytime, admit that my state sucks too)

[Pescado_Rojo 19,583]

I can't wait for the "Liberty" institute to call the cops on the student groups that show up to protest the Tucker Carlsons and Ben Shapiros that show up to speak at this thing. 

['stache 22,131]

2 minutes ago, Pescado_Rojo said:

I can't wait for the "Liberty" institute to call the cops on the student groups that show up to protest the Tucker Carlsons and Ben Shapiros that show up to speak at this thing. 

Or when they arrest professors for CRT when they mention slavery in American History 101. "HOW DARE YOU!!!!!"

[RomaVicta 30,561]

30 minutes ago, 'stache said:

Where is old Randy Duke to tell us how the University of Texas is way too egalitarian to ever share culture with the "rednecks" of the SEC? 

(ps I'll probably have to do this everytime, admit that my state sucks too)

Soon enough, we won't even need state borders. The Red River will be running through middle of Redneckistan.

[swraith 348]

From the article...this seems like a great way to select the Board.

 

Another draft document outlines a potential fundraising strategy for the institute that would require a $1 million minimum gift to be on the board.

[ConferenceRoom 6,214]

15 minutes ago, swraith said:

From the article...this seems like a great way to select the Board.

 

Another draft document outlines a potential fundraising strategy for the institute that would require a $1 million minimum gift to be on the board.

Well what the hell have I been donating to this place for? Let's go. 

[Eskimohorn 5,682]

Matt McConoughey’s tenure as governor cannot start soon enough

[RDCanecutter 26,875]

2 hours ago, Eskimohorn said:

 

What the fuck is this shit?

 

https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/26/ut-austin-liberty-institute/

 

Look, some guys like being closeted, wearing expensive clothes, and bonding with each other via the paddle. Don't see why you feel the need to get up in their lives. They aren't getting up inside anybody else's life.

 

 

 

Well, not right this minute they're not.

[Satchel 6,982]

Now that UT and Tech have right wing think tanks, it won’t be long before A&M creates one that’s better and has more seats.

[Horn Under a Bad Sign 20,911]

It's Bud Brigham's baby.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/bud-brigham-liberty-institute-university-texas/

[Chooky 13,340]

2 hours ago, BrickHorn said:

You will drink a mai tai and like it.

Whoa whoa whoa! Not so fast, Mr. and Mrs. Thropic. The TABC needs to audit your mai tai inventory before you serve. 

[Bama Chick 28,596]

Feels like the UT leadership sure decided the SEC move was both athletics and cultural. 

lol I get a real kick out of Texans pretending y’all ain’t as SECSECSEC as your new conference mates.

We’re all swimming in different flavors of red fascist shitholes.

I mean, even in Gumplandia we ain’t got Abortion Hunting Posses and guns strapped to every tiny swinging dick. Yet.

What starts in Texas fucks up the rest of the world.

[David Dennison 19,526]

The notion of "limited government" and modern conservatism is hilarious.

[Mole 4,338]

1 hour ago, swraith said:

From the article...this seems like a great way to select the Board.

 

Another draft document outlines a potential fundraising strategy for the institute that would require a $1 million minimum gift to be on the board.

Looks like the free market to me.

[Foosters 18,269]

41 minutes ago, Satchel said:

Now that UT and Tech have right wing think tanks, it won’t be long before A&M creates one that’s better and has more seats.

They'll just buy a Bass Pro Shop-Outdoor World in Katy and rename it.

[washparkhorn 9,973]

The branding reeks of spoiled milk.  

[washparkhorn 9,973]

1 hour ago, Bama Chick said:

lol I get a real kick out of Texans pretending y’all ain’t as SECSECSEC as your new conference mates.

We’re all swimming in different flavors of red fascist shitholes.

I mean, even in Gumplandia we ain’t got Abortion Hunting Posses and guns strapped to every tiny swinging dick. Yet.

What starts in Texas fucks up the rest of the world.

[TwiceHorn 32,073]

4 hours ago, Leeroy Jenkins said:

Texas and "Limited Govt"

 

Fun fact.

Some wonk ran the entire body of each state's statutory law through a 'puter searching for occurrences of mandatory words like "shall."

On that textual basis, Texas was one of the most highly regulated states in the union.

[Js1 87,175]

1 hour ago, Bama Chick said:

lol I get a real kick out of Texans pretending y’all ain’t as SECSECSEC as your new conference mates.

We’re all swimming in different flavors of red fascist shitholes.

I mean, even in Gumplandia we ain’t got Abortion Hunting Posses and guns strapped to every tiny swinging dick. Yet.

What starts in Texas fucks up the rest of the world.

Texas under Bill Powers tried to be the Cal or Michigan of Texas with a great football team. 

Now we are just Alabama or Florida with a mediocre football team. 

UT's leadership under Powers actively rebelled against Rick Perry.

UT's leadership under Hartzell is embracing Abbott's politics. 

[F250 29,199]

28 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Texas under Bill Powers tried to be the Cal or Michigan of Texas with a great football team. 

Now we are just Alabama or Florida with a mediocre football team. 

UT's leadership under Powers actively rebelled against Rick Perry.

UT's leadership under Hartzell is embracing Abbott's politics. 

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1 hour ago, Foosters said:

They'll just buy a Bass Pro Shop-Outdoor World Tractor Supply in Katy and rename it.

Fixed it.

[Mrs Whiggins 13,050]

2 hours ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said:

It's Bud Brigham's baby.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/bud-brigham-liberty-institute-university-texas/

There doesn't see to be a whole lotta sunshine in the room where all this is being hatched...and tax dollars appropriated. Anyone think that candidate Huffines is one of those Donors Who Shall Not Be Named? What about the TPPF people, like Leininger? I understand that Brigham is the main driver and donated to the Lt. Governor, but sure would like to see the Who's Who.

[Bama Chick 28,596]

Texas under Bill Powers tried to be the Cal or Michigan of Texas with a great football team. 
Now we are just Alabama or Florida with a mediocre football team. 

UT's leadership under Powers actively rebelled against Rick Perry.
UT's leadership under Hartzell is embracing Abbott's politics. 

Yeah. At least I get football championships to go with my fascism.

And I won’t have to worry about my gameday clothing not conforming to my future uniform!

[Mrs Whiggins 13,050]

Every single time I see that Handmaid's Tale gif, it makes me think the GOP decided to use Atwood's novel as a handbook/roadmap instead of a cautionary tale.

[mchookem 16,765]

53 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Texas under Bill Powers tried to be the Cal or Michigan of Texas with a great football team. 

Now we are just Alabama or Florida with a mediocre football team. 

UT's leadership under Powers actively rebelled against Rick Perry.

UT's leadership under Hartzell is embracing Abbott's politics. 

 

[washparkhorn 9,973]

9 minutes ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

I understand that Brigham is the main driver

From the Texas Monthly article:

Ben “Bud” Brigham once drove an Audi SUV adorned with a “Who is John Galt?” bumper sticker. The more pertinent question may be: Who is Bud Brigham? The geophysicist turned oil executive is the driving force behind the planned creation of a think tank at the University of Texas at Austin focused on the promotion of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. He also expresses a passion for the libertarian political philosophy of the writer Ayn Rand, which explains the bumper sticker echoing one of the most famous lines from her novels. 

. . . On August 19, Congressman Chip Roy, a Republican who represents much of the Hill Country and parts of San Antonio and Austin, tweeted “Stop funding universities.” Brigham liked Roy’s tweet.

When I interviewed Brigham in 2012, he blasted academic researchers for their role in what he described as a “global warming scam,” claiming that they exaggerated evidence in the scientific literature that humans are to blame for climate change because they’re rewarded with research grants for doing so.

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I hate the name. It reads and sounds like a JOINT project between Liberty University and Texas. 

DO BETTER.

 

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20 minutes ago, washparkhorn said:

From the Texas Monthly article:

Ben “Bud” Brigham once drove an Audi SUV adorned with a “Who is John Galt?” bumper sticker. The more pertinent question may be: Who is Bud Brigham? The geophysicist turned oil executive is the driving force behind the planned creation of a think tank at the University of Texas at Austin focused on the promotion of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. He also expresses a passion for the libertarian political philosophy of the writer Ayn Rand, which explains the bumper sticker echoing one of the most famous lines from her novels. 

. . . On August 19, Congressman Chip Roy, a Republican who represents much of the Hill Country and parts of San Antonio and Austin, tweeted “Stop funding universities.” Brigham liked Roy’s tweet.

When I interviewed Brigham in 2012, he blasted academic researchers for their role in what he described as a “global warming scam,” claiming that they exaggerated evidence in the scientific literature that humans are to blame for climate change because they’re rewarded with research grants for doing so.

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I hate the name. It reads and sounds like a JOINT project between Liberty University and Texas. 

DO BETTER.

 

I mentioned to my husband several years ago that the universities were going to be "going through some things" because the clouds on the horizon were building. It wasn't just the attempts by TPPF (back when Perry was governor) and the Koch business model, it wasn't just the shifting of lower level classes to non-tenure track professors, it was also the conscious hiring of specific academics and the reframing of white nationalism to make it "go corporate" to link it to 'respectable' executive suite business schools. Some of the actual corporates were resistant, they see a different perspective but you've noticed that there is still money being slid under the table because they will play both sides until they have to make a specific choice. It's not exactly the same play as the McCarthy era assault on higher ed, but it's eeriily similar. Combining that with the changing demographics in the state of Texas and also in the flagship unis' student bodies, and what they are likely gearing up for in addition to the Liberty Institute is the Supreme Court overturning affirmative action. They will have all their chess pieces on the board.

Edited September 2, 2021 by Mrs Whiggins

[Red Six 131]

This is just the Littlefield Fund for Southern History updated for the modern age.

Also, while Googling that to ensure that it was really a thing and not just some figment of my imagination that I conjured from my Orientation walk a couple decades ago, I found that two of the three George Littlefield Professors of American History are black.

Heh.

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welp, now we know where patrick will end up when he finally leaves office 

[washparkhorn 9,973]

10 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

welp, now we know where patrick will end up when he finally leaves office 

Have we become that mediocre? 

__________________

Stanford fills this space already. 

Give me 45 minutes with the big hat and he will see the errors of his ways and perhaps choose a more principled and respectable vision for his philanthropy. Liberty Rights are a wide avenue. There is a path out there to make this a stunning success. 

[elfenix 34,746]

i guess the mises institute is not formally affiliated with auburn, though it was originally housed on campus