A lot of people out there are begging, pleading for this giant hunk of flesh to run for President. That chunk of lard is Chris Christie. I don’t live in New Jersey, nothing against it, lovely state. But I see that suited blob waddle into morning shows and people are hypnotized by his so called honesty or whatever. But this giant heart attack belittles those who have less power or who cannot defend themselves adequately. He now cannot have his education cuts, so there goes a major part of the case that he’s somehow making courageous decisions. It looks like the man enjoys eating, so shove this decision down your diseased esophagus. I’m not normally this harsh, but I’m allowed sometimes.
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It seems worth your while then to read my materials and leave comments here? I sent you two actual emails and challenged you to a debate because in a discussion, there’s no where to hide. You can’t run home to momma, using snark as a defensive mechanism, which is precisely what you’re doing here.
Look, at no point did you discuss the merits of my arguments, you resort to ad hominem attacks on my wording or whatever. When we first became acquainted, you took issue with the suggestion that we as a society promote destructive stereotypes regarding masculinity, that we should instead suggest a more dynamic and fluid representation of masculinity or boyhood. Now, I fail to see how a background in chemistry gives you the credibility here, since I’ve read thousands of pages on gender and masculinity studies. So there you go.
But your confusing response to my initial post was that I was not celebrating enough the achievements of white heterosexual masculinity, which is really not very close to being relevant to the conversation, not at all. Where the hell did that come from?
Instead, I’m sure you’ll chastise me for ending the previous sentence in a preposition. You’ll chide me for using “hell” and other harsh language. That’s fine, I really don’t care, not in the slightest. Yet, when someone challenges me to stand by my beliefs in as personal way as possible, I’d take it. I don’t think I’m totally correct, but I do believe firmly in how I feel and how I’ve come to this point. If you’d rather not participate, that’s fine. If it’s not worth your while, as you state, I can live with it.
But don’t presume some kind of higher moral ground with regard to debate and discussion if what you’re doing is publicly admitting that Carl R. Steffan of the Jamestown College Department of Chemistry is far from behaving in a way befitting of a department chair. I’m a junior faculty member, in my second year. I’m on the tenure track, but un-tenured. However, I do know what is expected of department chairs and what you’re doing is deliberately antagonistic,
Now, when you comment on my site, you give a false name, but you do provide an email address and your IP address is archived. If you are indeed Carl Steffan, then I’ve challenged you to a debate on education, even masculinity, because this is of course a blog about education reform. I’m happy to discuss those issues in a public way to hash out differences and remove your ability to hide in a cowardly fashion behind snarky comments. We, Carl Steffan, can see what really makes you tick.
But if you refuse, then there’s really nothing else I can do. I’m happy to approve some of your comments, but I reserve the right to remove any that do not discuss the merits of arguments.
Have a nice day, Mr. Steffan.
You argue by calling names and insulting others. Is this wrong — yes. It is hardly the way an educated person should try to solve problems. I would hope that this is not how you hold a classroom. I would never (knowingly) try to insult a student or colleague.
What would a debate prove if in the end it would just degenerate into some name calling on your part ? It seems hardly worth my while.
Interesting also to note that you speak about bullying on another blog. Insulting people and name calling — are these types of bullying ?
I’m sorry if I challenge you and your beliefs. In my field and profession, debate and discussion are important things.
I do believe we disagree on many issues and I am always trying to see how the other side thinks. My apologies again for misunderstanding that a discussion is not what you want but simply a time to yell and berate and insult others.
You truly have a way with words.
You are a college teacher ?
You’re damn right I am, so what? I’m not allowed to swear or use harsh language? I’m prohibited from impure thoughts? Is there some kind of higher moral standard to which I must be held? Hey, and what the hell are you doing reading my blog if you’re going to keep antagonizing me?
Finally, I sent you an email because, well, I’m not a coward and you never responded. You up for a debate, just fill out the google form and we can talk about whatever the hell you want.