Why Such Snobbery Against State Universities on These Fora?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need state universities to supply the labor that capitalists use to get richer. It is a beautiful system. State funded education to supply capitalists with trained labor. You work hard, they take most of the profits. They will never send their kids to sit next to your labor class child at a state school. Only a lucky few will break the class barrier and become capitalists and when they do, their kids will cease to attend state schools. State schools are for the masses. Everybody knows this

Huh -- I guess I should tell my husband, who went to public schools from kindergarten through getting an MA and an MBA, that he is the labor capitalists use to get richer. Here I was thinking he was the one making money, considering he's a VP at a Russell 1000 company making $350K.

I guess he's one of the "lucky few." Of course, I would attribute it to high-quality education and hard work, but thanks for correcting me. I'll tell him it's dumb luck that he beat the odds provided by his crappy education.

Lol. You are an idiot if you think $350k and a title of VP means your husband is not a salary grunt. Keep chugging away. You are barely in the top 1%. You will never get really rich providing your labor to somebody else but the capitalists will give you enough to make you feel eternally grateful and keep your husband submissive and docile

[Anonymous]

Seriously, go do your homework and let the adults talk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need state universities to supply the labor that capitalists use to get richer. It is a beautiful system. State funded education to supply capitalists with trained labor. You work hard, they take most of the profits. They will never send their kids to sit next to your labor class child at a state school. Only a lucky few will break the class barrier and become capitalists and when they do, their kids will cease to attend state schools. State schools are for the masses. Everybody knows this

Huh -- I guess I should tell my husband, who went to public schools from kindergarten through getting an MA and an MBA, that he is the labor capitalists use to get richer. Here I was thinking he was the one making money, considering he's a VP at a Russell 1000 company making $350K.

I guess he's one of the "lucky few." Of course, I would attribute it to high-quality education and hard work, but thanks for correcting me. I'll tell him it's dumb luck that he beat the odds provided by his crappy education.

Lol. You are an idiot if you think $350k and a title of VP means your husband is not a salary grunt. Keep chugging away. You are barely in the top 1%. You will never get really rich providing your labor to somebody else but the capitalists will give you enough to make you feel eternally grateful and keep your husband submissive and docile

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, go do your homework and let the adults talk.

LOL

adults? You’re not a bunch of 12 year olds? Could’ve fooled me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, go do your homework and let the adults talk.

Go kiss your boss' ass and grovel for a raise. Go on. DO IT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, go do your homework and let the adults talk.

Go kiss your boss' ass and grovel for a raise. Go on. DO IT.

And what do you make, douche?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need state universities to supply the labor that capitalists use to get richer. It is a beautiful system. State funded education to supply capitalists with trained labor. You work hard, they take most of the profits. They will never send their kids to sit next to your labor class child at a state school. Only a lucky few will break the class barrier and become capitalists and when they do, their kids will cease to attend state schools. State schools are for the masses. Everybody knows this

Huh -- I guess I should tell my husband, who went to public schools from kindergarten through getting an MA and an MBA, that he is the labor capitalists use to get richer. Here I was thinking he was the one making money, considering he's a VP at a Russell 1000 company making $350K.

I guess he's one of the "lucky few." Of course, I would attribute it to high-quality education and hard work, but thanks for correcting me. I'll tell him it's dumb luck that he beat the odds provided by his crappy education.

Aww. So cute. An ignorant gold digger who has leeched on to the patriarchy to support her, while her idiot of an husband works himself to death to provide for her while she grows fat and whines about having sex with him once a month.

Another way capitalists get you. Make sure you are married and subservient. Eff that

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need state universities to supply the labor that capitalists use to get richer. It is a beautiful system. State funded education to supply capitalists with trained labor. You work hard, they take most of the profits. They will never send their kids to sit next to your labor class child at a state school. Only a lucky few will break the class barrier and become capitalists and when they do, their kids will cease to attend state schools. State schools are for the masses. Everybody knows this

Huh -- I guess I should tell my husband, who went to public schools from kindergarten through getting an MA and an MBA, that he is the labor capitalists use to get richer. Here I was thinking he was the one making money, considering he's a VP at a Russell 1000 company making $350K.

I guess he's one of the "lucky few." Of course, I would attribute it to high-quality education and hard work, but thanks for correcting me. I'll tell him it's dumb luck that he beat the odds provided by his crappy education.

Aww. So cute. An ignorant gold digger who has leeched on to the patriarchy to support her, while her idiot of an husband works himself to death to provide for her while she grows fat and whines about having sex with him once a month.

Another way capitalists get you. Make sure you are married and subservient. Eff that

You’re really bad at insulting people. Sorry you’re poor and jealous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need state universities to supply the labor that capitalists use to get richer. It is a beautiful system. State funded education to supply capitalists with trained labor. You work hard, they take most of the profits. They will never send their kids to sit next to your labor class child at a state school. Only a lucky few will break the class barrier and become capitalists and when they do, their kids will cease to attend state schools. State schools are for the masses. Everybody knows this

Huh -- I guess I should tell my husband, who went to public schools from kindergarten through getting an MA and an MBA, that he is the labor capitalists use to get richer. Here I was thinking he was the one making money, considering he's a VP at a Russell 1000 company making $350K.

I guess he's one of the "lucky few." Of course, I would attribute it to high-quality education and hard work, but thanks for correcting me. I'll tell him it's dumb luck that he beat the odds provided by his crappy education.

Why in the world would you post identifying information about your spouse? Many other ways to refute the person you disagree with. I tend to agree with the poster who said methinks you protest too much. And for what it's worth, my sibling's non-MBA spouse owns/works in a very lucrative trade and makes more than your husband. Maybe you should tell your hubby there are plenty folks out there who are not VPs making serious bank too. You and he are not the only game in town.

I doubt you can identify PP’s husband from this post.

You'd be surprised.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need state universities to supply the labor that capitalists use to get richer. It is a beautiful system. State funded education to supply capitalists with trained labor. You work hard, they take most of the profits. They will never send their kids to sit next to your labor class child at a state school. Only a lucky few will break the class barrier and become capitalists and when they do, their kids will cease to attend state schools. State schools are for the masses. Everybody knows this

Huh -- I guess I should tell my husband, who went to public schools from kindergarten through getting an MA and an MBA, that he is the labor capitalists use to get richer. Here I was thinking he was the one making money, considering he's a VP at a Russell 1000 company making $350K.

I guess he's one of the "lucky few." Of course, I would attribute it to high-quality education and hard work, but thanks for correcting me. I'll tell him it's dumb luck that he beat the odds provided by his crappy education.

Why in the world would you post identifying information about your spouse? Many other ways to refute the person you disagree with. I tend to agree with the poster who said methinks you protest too much. And for what it's worth, my sibling's non-MBA spouse owns/works in a very lucrative trade and makes more than your husband. Maybe you should tell your hubby there are plenty folks out there who are not VPs making serious bank too. You and he are not the only game in town.

I doubt you can identify PP’s husband from this post.

You'd be surprised.

Ok so what’s his name?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need state universities to supply the labor that capitalists use to get richer. It is a beautiful system. State funded education to supply capitalists with trained labor. You work hard, they take most of the profits. They will never send their kids to sit next to your labor class child at a state school. Only a lucky few will break the class barrier and become capitalists and when they do, their kids will cease to attend state schools. State schools are for the masses. Everybody knows this

Huh -- I guess I should tell my husband, who went to public schools from kindergarten through getting an MA and an MBA, that he is the labor capitalists use to get richer. Here I was thinking he was the one making money, considering he's a VP at a Russell 1000 company making $350K.

I guess he's one of the "lucky few." Of course, I would attribute it to high-quality education and hard work, but thanks for correcting me. I'll tell him it's dumb luck that he beat the odds provided by his crappy education.

1. Who isn't a VP at a Russell 1000 company.

2. Many of us would consider it a good year if we only paid $350K in income tax.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need state universities to supply the labor that capitalists use to get richer. It is a beautiful system. State funded education to supply capitalists with trained labor. You work hard, they take most of the profits. They will never send their kids to sit next to your labor class child at a state school. Only a lucky few will break the class barrier and become capitalists and when they do, their kids will cease to attend state schools. State schools are for the masses. Everybody knows this

Huh -- I guess I should tell my husband, who went to public schools from kindergarten through getting an MA and an MBA, that he is the labor capitalists use to get richer. Here I was thinking he was the one making money, considering he's a VP at a Russell 1000 company making $350K.

I guess he's one of the "lucky few." Of course, I would attribute it to high-quality education and hard work, but thanks for correcting me. I'll tell him it's dumb luck that he beat the odds provided by his crappy education.

1. Who isn't a VP at a Russell 1000 company.

2. Many of us would consider it a good year if we only paid $350K in income tax.

1. Many people, considering there are well more than 1000 companies.

2. When did you pay $350K in income tax, big shot?

[Anonymous]

OP, we move in and out of DC every few years. We are here now for the fourth time. We'll stay three years and then move again. In most of the country, you don't see this nonsense. People are super excited to attend their very good state universities. One of my kids turned down two Ivies to accept a full ride at University of Florida. We were of course thrilled to save the money. But for her, it was all about Gator Nation. She graduated with no student loan debt, as did my other kids. While I know many great people who went to Ivy Universities and are very successful, most of the people I know with those degrees have good jobs but crippling debt. My advice - Look elsewhere for guidance when helping your child select a college. DCUM is a good resource for many things, but not for advice on colleges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, we move in and out of DC every few years. We are here now for the fourth time. We'll stay three years and then move again. In most of the country, you don't see this nonsense. People are super excited to attend their very good state universities. One of my kids turned down two Ivies to accept a full ride at University of Florida. We were of course thrilled to save the money. But for her, it was all about Gator Nation. She graduated with no student loan debt, as did my other kids. While I know many great people who went to Ivy Universities and are very successful, most of the people I know with those degrees have good jobs but crippling debt. My advice - Look elsewhere for guidance when helping your child select a college. DCUM is a good resource for many things, but not for advice on colleges.

Nothing wrong with being in the top 20% or even striving and getting to the 1%, but if you want to run this country and want to get to the top .01%, you have to go to a handful of universities in this country and the state schools are not it. There are exceptions, of course, but few and far between.

Remember, attending one of these elite schools is a necessary but not sufficient condition, so don't come back with "I know of xxx who went to an Ivy and is now a barista"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, we move in and out of DC every few years. We are here now for the fourth time. We'll stay three years and then move again. In most of the country, you don't see this nonsense. People are super excited to attend their very good state universities. One of my kids turned down two Ivies to accept a full ride at University of Florida. We were of course thrilled to save the money. But for her, it was all about Gator Nation. She graduated with no student loan debt, as did my other kids. While I know many great people who went to Ivy Universities and are very successful, most of the people I know with those degrees have good jobs but crippling debt. My advice - Look elsewhere for guidance when helping your child select a college. DCUM is a good resource for many things, but not for advice on colleges.

Nothing wrong with being in the top 20% or even striving and getting to the 1%, but if you want to run this country and want to get to the top .01%, you have to go to a handful of universities in this country and the state schools are not it. There are exceptions, of course, but few and far between.

Remember, attending one of these elite schools is a necessary but not sufficient condition, so don't come back with "I know of xxx who went to an Ivy and is now a barista"

Why are you assuming everyone wants to be in the top .01%?