Millennials Flunking at Work Because They're Entitled and Disloyal

Special snowflakes.

At Heat Street.

Simon Sinek says CEOs are pulling their hair out trying to figure out how to inspire millennials. https://t.co/OxAfCGcnTl

— Heat Street (@heatstreet) May 14, 2017

The Campus Mob at Evergreen

Following-up from last week, "Professor Bret Weinstein Attacked by Leftist Mob at Evergreen State College (VIDEO)."

What is happening at Evergreen is about college policy. It became focused on me because I objected. Rule by stigma. https://t.co/ZjuFjY130h

— Bret Weinstein (@BretWeinstein) May 31, 2017

'All Ryerson social work grad Rebecca Katzman wanted was to do her third-year placement at one of two respected Toronto Jewish organizations with a track record of addressing social justice issues...'

UPDATED: See Professor Miriam Elman's piece, at Legal Insurrection, "Another Ryerson Univ BDS Scandal: Jewish Student Prohibited from Placement with pro-Israel Toronto Jewish Agencies."

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Well, if you want to do work with a Jewish organization you'll be targeted with leftist hatred. Ms. Rebecca said she was unprepared for this.

At the Toronto Sun, "Jewish Ryerson student 'felt targeted' over placement request":

In my 29 years in the biz, never had a story shared so much on social media. Shame on @RyersonU social work faculty: https://t.co/MPfMZHtTox

— Sue-Ann Levy (@SueAnnLevy) May 30, 2017

TORONTO - All Ryerson social work grad Rebecca Katzman wanted was to do her third-year placement at one of two respected Toronto Jewish organizations with a track record of addressing social justice issues.

The 22-year-old, who will graduate with her Bachelor of Social Work degree on June 8, said her desire to be placed at either the Prosserman Jewish Community Centre (JCC) or the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) was “sparked” by a combination of actions at Ryerson — among them the anti-Semitism she experienced on campus.

However, she wasn’t prepared in the slightest for what happened with her third-year placement coordinator in the faculty of social work, Heather Bain.

After making it clear to Bain about her preferred placement, Katzman said the field coordinator advised her in an e-mail in late August of 2015 she did not follow up with the JCC or UJA because their values appeared to be “in opposition” to the values of the School of Social Work.

Bain listed those values as the advancement of anti-oppression; anti-racism; anti-colonialism and decolonization; feminism; anti-capitalism; Queer and trans liberation struggles; issues in disability and madness (cct); among others (many of which are not listed on the school’s own website.)

“My understanding is both agencies have a strong anti-Palestinian lean,” Bain continued, suggesting that if Katzman agreed to bring a “critical awareness” (of Palestinian solidarity movements) to either agency she might reconsider.

While the two agencies where Katzman wanted to be placed are known to be pro-Israel, she said their websites do not indicate any anti-Palestinian policies in the slightest.

Katzman, who waited until she was ready to graduate to tell her story for fear of retaliation from the faculty, said she was devastated by Bain’s e-mail.

“I felt targeted as a Jewish student,” she said, noting she’s coming forward because she wants the university to investigate as well as a public apology.

When she challenged Bain about her contentions, the field placement officer responded on Aug. 25, 2015 that she consulted with Jewish colleagues who are part of “Jews Against Israeli Apartheid movements” before making her decision not to pursue those placements.

When Katzman — with the support of a pro-Israeli campus organization called Stand With Us (she was awarded a fellowship from them) — indicated in a Sept. 4 follow-up e-mail she’d booked a meeting with then-Ryerson president Sheldon Levy to address the matter, both Bain’s boss. Kristie Wright and Bain herself wrote back indicating “misinformed information” had been provided to her.

They also indicated that the school of social work does not require their partner agencies to “align with Palestinian solidarity movements” to be considered for placement.

Katzman confirmed in a recent interview that at no time did they offer to place her at either agency and she ended up completing her third-year placement at an organization serving kids with autism...

One more reason why I'm not a leftist.

Leftism is an ideology of hate, straight up.

Still more.

Gertrude Himmelfarb, Past and Present

*BUMPED.*

At Amazon, Gertrude Himmelfarb, Past and Present: The Challenges of Modernity, from the Pre-Victorians to the Postmodernists.

Amber Lee's Partly Cloudy Forecast

Partly cloudy tomorrow, but warming up a little.

It's been wonderfully mild this last few days. Perfect for lounging around watching baseball, reading, and blogging.

Here's the lovely Ms. Amber, at CBS News 2 Los Angeles:

President Trump Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

At Fox News Insider, "Gold Star Family Speaks Out After Meeting Trump at Arlington."

Also, "6-year-old Christian Jacobs Meets President Trump on Memorial Day."

People ask why I so enthusiastically support our POTUS, @realDonaldTrump.

This is why. The man genuinely loves and cares about America. pic.twitter.com/EZkYeHQJcV

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) May 29, 2017

Kathy Griffin Apologizes

Following-up, "'Comedien' Kathy Griffin Beheads 'President Trump'."

The pushback against this has been furious, from both the left and the right.

At USA Today, "'I went way too far': Kathy Griffin apologizes for Trump 'beheaded' photos."

More at Twitchy, "WATCH: Kathy Griffin begs for forgiveness in apology video. Do we believe her?," and "Squatty Potty, whose mascot is a pooping unicorn, cuts all ties with Kathy Griffin."

W. August Mayer, Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism, and the Transformation of the West

*BUMPED.*

I've got this book on order.

Get yours at Amazon, W. August Mayer, Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism, and the Transformation of the West.

Victoria Justice Sizzling in Stunning New Shoot for Sorbet Magazine's June Issue

At London's Daily Mail, "Victoria Justice puts on a sizzling display as she poses for new magazine shoot."

'Comedian' Kathy Griffin Beheads 'President Trump'

If this were Obama being beheaded... Ahem.

See, Ed Driscoll, at Instapundit, "NEW CIVILITY WATCH: Annual CNN host* Kathy Griffin Beheads Donald Trump in Shocking Photo Shoot."

It's pretty graphic. Seriously, Ed posts a content warning at the entry.

And see the Washington Examiner, "Journalists condemn gruesome Kathy Griffin photoshoot with beheaded Trump," and "Donald Trump Jr. on 'disgusting' Kathy Griffin photo: 'This is the left today'."

American Defeat in Vietnam Was a Political Choice

An excellent video, from Victor Davis Hanson, at Prager University.

Hanson's new book, The Second World Wars: How the First Global Conflict Was Fought and Won, comes out in October.

Laura Carno, Government Ruins Nearly Everything

*BUMPED.*

At Amazon, Laura Carno, Government Ruins Nearly Everything: Reclaiming Social Issues from Uncivil Servants.

'Toxic Masculinity'? In the Marines? You Can't Be Freakin' Serious?

I want to use the full f-word in the headline. It's much more effective at getting the point across, but I'm restrained by the examples of good people, who communicate effectively, without resorting to profanity. Or, in other words, I'm trying to maintain my civility.

But I swear (pardon the pun, heh), Vox is killing me here.

Our postmodern society has lost its mind of its come to the point where we can't equate masculinity with violent martial sensibility. What not, if at all, is warfare but for masculinity? Women who become soldiers and warriors become more masculine, do they not? I'm dumbfounded at this, but then, SNFU (society's now f***ed up).

See Vox, and thankfully, James Woods below:

The Marine Corps has a "toxic masculinity" problem https://t.co/fEXzlzKcsZ pic.twitter.com/aoWfggWG2z

— Vox (@voxdotcom) May 29, 2017

#ToxicMasculinity pic.twitter.com/9hHezz0uvf

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) May 29, 2017

Rick Atkinson's 'Liberation Trilogy'

This is really cool.

Atkinson's the author of the World War II histories, An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943; The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944; and The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945.

You can purchase all three together, at Amazon, "The Liberation Trilogy" Boxed Set.

Thanks for your support!

Steven F. Hayward, Patriotism Is Not Enough

From Steven F. Hayward, at Amazon, Patriotism Is Not Enough: Harry Jaffa, Walter Berns, and the Arguments that Redefined American Conservatism.

'A Bridge Too Far'

My mom took me to see this flick when I was a kid.

It's available in DVD, at Amazon.

Danielle's Gersh's May Gray to June Gloom Forecast

Well, at least it's cool and pleasant.

It's been a wonderful holiday today. I watched "Band of Brothers" all day, and I've got the Braves at Angels on Fox Sports West right now.

Hope everyone's having a great Memorial Day.

Here's the fabulous Ms. Danielle:

Joan C. Williams, White Working Class

*BUMPED.*

This is great!

At Amazon, Joan C. Williams, White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America.

Victoria Justice on the Beach in Mexico

At London's Daily Mail, "Caliente! Victoria Justice poses on the beach during Mexico getaway as she celebrates sister's 21st birthday."

ICYMI: Richard B. Frank, Guadalcanal

I posted this book back in December. My son gave it to me for Christmas. It's excellent.

At Amazon, Richard B. Frank, Guadalcanal: The Definitive Account of the Landmark Battle.