Amy Coney Barrett

[Titchou]

A post from my Rhodes friend: “This likely nominee is an alumna of Rhodes College, my alma mater. Her views, prejudices, interest in taking away rights of women, dislike of LBGTQ rights - are in complete contrast to my experience & my people at Rhodes College and the sorority to which we both pledged. I am angry and disappointed that the most famous KD and Rhodes graduate appears to be such an outlier. Please do not judge the college, KDs, or me by her. “

[AnchorAlum]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo9

So we're left with two possibilities ...

(a) ACB is a bizarre lifeform who simply materialized out of the primordial ooze in the drainage swamp behind the Rhodes College main campus, or,

(b) your friend is bereft of any intellectual curiosity and made a conscious decision to surround herself only with those whose views and behavior mirror her own; she has insulated her mind into an echo chamber of repetition and self-affirmation

Congrats. Your humor made me laugh, and you succeeded in making your points. Let's remember we all retain the right to do so in an atmosphere of respect.

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo9

So we're left with two possibilities ...

(a) ACB is a bizarre lifeform who simply materialized out of the primordial ooze in the drainage swamp behind the Rhodes College main campus, or,

(b) your friend is bereft of any intellectual curiosity and made a conscious decision to surround herself only with those whose views and behavior mirror her own; she has insulated her mind into an echo chamber of repetition and self-affirmation

Nothing like taking things to an extreme. Though I do not support her nomination, I do not support your item (a). As for (b), a valid description of my friend - and former mentor - would be the opposite of this as well. She is very well known in the educational community and has been Head of School in the US and overseas.

Also, as a former Catholic I have the same concerns about the sub group to which she belongs as others on here have stated.

[AnchorAlum]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Nothing like taking things to an extreme. Though I do not support her nomination, I do not support your item (a). As for (b), a valid description of my friend - and former mentor - would be the opposite of this as well. She is very well known in the educational community and has been Head of School in the US and overseas.

Also, as a former Catholic I have the same concerns about the sub group to which she belongs as others on here have stated.

I'm Catholic as well, albeit not a very observant one. I had some concerns as well about this community of faith, that upon further review seems to be a Christian group comprised of more than just Catholics. They sound very evangelistic or fundamentalist, which is not really your "average" Catholic who in my world doesn't identify that way at all.
As I said in my first post in this thread my first choice was Justice Lagoa, and it was for that very reason. I understand why ACB was chosen,though- expediency and a fairly recent vetting resulting in a somewhat bipartisan confirmation. Time is of the essence here, because of the election.
Given the increased likelihood that some issues regarding this election may well end up in the SCOTUS, it is very important that the risk of a 4-4 deadlock be avoided.

[QueenD]

I don’t post here very often, but I read posts here a LOT. Including every single word of this thread.

You know who it’s hard to be right now?

The PR department at KD.
And the National Council members of KD.

And you know what?
It’s not so hard because of ACBs views or nomination.

It’s because people have completely forgotten how to disagree without being disagreeable.

People are justifying acting like a$$holes because we think our brand of bad behavior isn’t NEARLY as bad as the behavior of the person we complain about. And yet, all this vitriol, even that which purports to be in the name of inclusion, equal rights or other things that the loudest voices deem virtuous, is ruining us.

Tonight, I texted my chapter sister (and grand-big) who is on KD National Council. My goal? To offer her support in the middle of what is a hot mess. She’s looking at every single angle she can to be fair and respectful, whether she agrees with political views or not, and there’s just no way to win. Please, KDs, if you know someone involved in this, please text the leader and wish them well and thank them for serving....whether you agree with them or not.

And if you are in another sorority and have similar struggles going on - also thank your leaders for trying to do the right thing.

Ta Kala Diokomen,
(Which means let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest)

QueenD

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by QueenD

I don’t post here very often, but I read posts here a LOT. Including every single word of this thread.

You know who it’s hard to be right now?

The PR department at KD.
And the National Council members of KD.

And you know what?
It’s not so hard because of ACBs views or nomination.

It’s because people have completely forgotten how to disagree without being disagreeable.

People are justifying acting like a$$holes because we think our brand of bad behavior isn’t NEARLY as bad as the behavior of the person we complain about. And yet, all this vitriol, even that which purports to be in the name of inclusion, equal rights or other things that the loudest voices deem virtuous, is ruining us.

Tonight, I texted my chapter sister (and grand-big) who is on KD National Council. My goal? To offer her support in the middle of what is a hot mess. She’s looking at every single angle she can to be fair and respectful, whether she agrees with political views or not, and there’s just no way to win. Please, KDs, if you know someone involved in this, please text the leader and wish them well and thank them for serving....whether you agree with them or not.

And if you are in another sorority and have similar struggles going on - also thank your leaders for trying to do the right thing.

Ta Kala Diokomen,
(Which means let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest)

QueenD

I want to thank you for your exemplary example of sisterhood.