B&GMM 80
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Post by B&GMM 80 on May 15, 2024 20:31:45 GMT -5
Well after listening to the Emergency Board Meeting......SOMEBODY SHOULD BE "FIRED" BY NOW!
(Now Outside Investigation will be appointed to see who to BLAME)
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Post by oldschool on May 16, 2024 1:28:05 GMT -5
I have my opinions just like everybody else ,but I honestly don't believe anybody will lose their jobs . My thoughts on the matter come from watching both the FAMU Foundation meeting and the BOT meeting .Although I don't think anybody will be let go, I personally think that any and everybody who signed that NDA should be let go ,as well as anybody who signed that document .The chair of the BOT Ms Harper stated that she didn't know anything about the vetting process but she signed the agreement,duh!!!!.Ms Friday-Stroud ,the Chairperson of the FAMU Foundation ,the VP for Advancement ,the Dean of the business school ,did I miss anything ,lol . Even though she stated that she voiced her concerns to President Robinson she still signed off on this scam ,gotta go ,gotta go .The reason I don't think that heads will roll is how some members in both meetings were trying to defend and rationalize this con job ,and this was by definition a con job,and not a very sophisticated con job I might add .I think that's the part that upsets me the most,they claim to have vetted this guy for six months ,but it only took a very fundamental and quick "google search" to see that this was all a scam .I gotta be honest ,when I saw the group picture ,I knew something was up ,the ill fitting jacket ,the ill fitting jeans,the shoes that looked like he just came from plowing in the field ,seriously ,this is how you show up to present a check for $237,750,000 and give a commencement speech at one of the premiere schools in the nation . I have my grievances with our administration ,but the pros far out weigh the cons ,I have the utmost confidence that Dr. Martin would have never fallen for this con .
#AGGIE PRIDE
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Post by A&T-roy on May 16, 2024 10:47:14 GMT -5
I disagree with both of you...DOOMS & OSA. Maybe y'all don't participate in the Bookface trash talk groups, X, IG, etc. Them mofos gonna get the BIZNESS for years to come! Everytime they try to talk ISHT it's gonna come up. Eventually, they're gonna start saying we're stuck in the past...but to no avail. Them mofos still bring up our 0-27 record...call it 'Owen27' and they have a license plate they made with it on it.
Did I already say it's the DUMBEST ISHT I think I've EVER seen, in my life, concerning an institution of higher learning?!?!
If NOT:
- This is the DUMBEST ISHT I think I've EVER seen, in my life, concerning an institution of higher learning?!?!
Also, I think the President MUST go...apology or not. Some things just can't be fixed appropriately with an apology/acknowledgement. He has lost MUCH credibility and will be questioned in virtually everything he says and does.
And I think at least some of the BOT members are in that camp (Prez must go).
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Post by oleschoolaggie on May 16, 2024 14:29:04 GMT -5
I disagree with both of you...DOOMS & OSA. Maybe y'all don't participate in the Bookface trash talk groups, X, IG, etc. Them mofos gonna get the BIZNESS for years to come! Everytime they try to talk ISHT it's gonna come up. Eventually, they're gonna start saying we're stuck in the past...but to no avail. Them mofos still bring up our 0-27 record...call it 'Owen27' and they have a license plate they made with it on it. Did I already say it's the DUMBEST ISHT I think I've EVER seen, in my life, concerning an institution of higher learning?!?! If NOT: - This is the DUMBEST ISHT I think I've EVER seen, in my life, concerning an institution of higher learning?!?! Also, I think the President MUST go...apology or not. Some things just can't be fixed appropriately with and apology/acknowledgement. He has lost MUCH credibility and will be questioned in virtually everything he says and does. And I think at least some of the BOT members are in that camp (Prez must go). do you really think a platform such as bookface (which i've never heard of) is so profound that it'll dictate the overall perception of famu on a "national scale"? to me, if it was that important, it would be in the national news almost every week. in your world? you're probably right. but in the world of "the masses"? i don't think so. i know for me personally, the shock factor has already completely worn off. you cats who are so interested in famu's business that you will spend your time to listen in on their bot meetings is not what "normal people" (who are not affiliated with famu) do. "normal people" observe the news, think about it for a little while, and then move on. i mean, we (a&t) have some really bad incidents in our past that was far more "damaging" to a&t than famu's $237 million debacle. yet, we were able to overcome those incidents over time and "thrive" as a university nonetheless. if our past doesn't haunt us over the "long term", then i don't see famu's donation debacle doing it to them either. to me, famu's $237 million debacle is simply "embarrassing", but not much more than that...
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Post by Bornthrilla on May 17, 2024 10:59:42 GMT -5
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Post by oldschool on May 17, 2024 11:34:21 GMT -5
I find it extremely hypocritical that some folk object to others expressing their thoughts on this matter ,after all this isn't "Mother Russia" where you could be imprisoned or killed just for voicing your feelings .Everybody is entitled to their own opinions ,for example ,some alums have voiced their objections to us leaving the MEAC ,which they have complained about for the last 4 years . They have a god given right to do so ,but I have never ,and never will say ,chill out I don't like the fact that you have an opinion that's different from mine.
# Live and Let Live
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Post by Bornthrilla on May 17, 2024 11:40:04 GMT -5
oldschool, who is stopping you from expressing your thoughts on this matter?
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Post by oldschool on May 17, 2024 17:40:22 GMT -5
oldschool, who is stopping you from expressing your thoughts on this matter? Never said anyone was stopping me ,only mentioned how some were objecting on this and other forums about people who were criticizing FAMU about this debacle.
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Post by Bornthrilla on May 17, 2024 17:48:43 GMT -5
I dont even see where anyone here objected to you sharing your thoughts. When did that happen?
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Post by bluehaze on May 17, 2024 17:54:49 GMT -5
He’s talking about oleschool chastising us.
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Post by Bornthrilla on May 17, 2024 21:16:45 GMT -5
This has now reached a national scale:
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Post by A&T-roy on May 17, 2024 22:15:14 GMT -5
I disagree with both of you...DOOMS & OSA. Maybe y'all don't participate in the Bookface trash talk groups, X, IG, etc. Them mofos gonna get the BIZNESS for years to come! Everytime they try to talk ISHT it's gonna come up. Eventually, they're gonna start saying we're stuck in the past...but to no avail. Them mofos still bring up our 0-27 record...call it 'Owen27' and they have a license plate they made with it on it. Did I already say it's the DUMBEST ISHT I think I've EVER seen, in my life, concerning an institution of higher learning?!?! If NOT: - This is the DUMBEST ISHT I think I've EVER seen, in my life, concerning an institution of higher learning?!?! Also, I think the President MUST go...apology or not. Some things just can't be fixed appropriately with and apology/acknowledgement. He has lost MUCH credibility and will be questioned in virtually everything he says and does. And I think at least some of the BOT members are in that camp (Prez must go). do you really think a platform such as bookface (which i've never heard of) is so profound that it'll dictate the overall perception of famu on a "national scale"? to me, if it was that important, it would be in the national news almost every week. in your world? you're probably right. but in the world of "the masses"? i don't think so. i know for me personally, the shock factor has already completely worn off. you cats who are so interested in famu's business that you will spend your time to listen in on their bot meetings is not what "normal people" (who are not affiliated with famu) do. "normal people" observe the news, think about it for a little while, and then move on. i mean, we (a&t) have some really bad incidents in our past that was far more "damaging" to a&t than famu's $237 million debacle. yet, we were able to overcome those incidents over time and "thrive" as a university nonetheless. if our past doesn't haunt us over the "long term", then i don't see famu's donation debacle doing it to them either. to me, famu's $237 million debacle is simply "embarrassing", but not much more than that... My bad. I say Bookface instead of Facebook. Seems you don't know/understand the power of social media. And I didn't just say Bookface/Facebook. Also, it seems you don't understand the loss of credibility, loss of trust, etc. impacts as well as the impacts to other HBCUs.
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Post by DECKS on May 18, 2024 8:22:23 GMT -5
This morning Victor Blackwell did a story on CNN about FAMU's phantom gift presented at their commencement May 5th. The 30 year old donor was sitting in the audience dressed in cap and gown, presented the president with the mock check for millions. Problem is young man was not vetted or investigated. Blackwell had one of the influential BOT members on the show. He asked him, if there are plans to fire the President as well as the person heading the University Development office. He said that a meeting of the board is planned for next week. He is hoping that this does not do irreclaimable harm to the university 's brand. I wouldn't hold anyone in the Development Office responsible. Appears to me they did their job. Red flags were presented to the President and he made decision to move forward. The irony is FAMU hasn't lost any money behind this apparent scam. If they hadn't given Gerami a platform at graduation to make an announcement this whole episode might be a non-issue or at least they could have dealt with it quietly. Reputational damage could be severe.
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Post by DECKS on May 18, 2024 8:48:55 GMT -5
do you really think a platform such as bookface (which i've never heard of) is so profound that it'll dictate the overall perception of famu on a "national scale"? to me, if it was that important, it would be in the national news almost every week. in your world? you're probably right. but in the world of "the masses"? i don't think so. i know for me personally, the shock factor has already completely worn off. you cats who are so interested in famu's business that you will spend your time to listen in on their bot meetings is not what "normal people" (who are not affiliated with famu) do. "normal people" observe the news, think about it for a little while, and then move on. i mean, we (a&t) have some really bad incidents in our past that was far more "damaging" to a&t than famu's $237 million debacle. yet, we were able to overcome those incidents over time and "thrive" as a university nonetheless. if our past doesn't haunt us over the "long term", then i don't see famu's donation debacle doing it to them either. to me, famu's $237 million debacle is simply "embarrassing", but not much more than that... My bad. I say Bookface instead of Facebook. Seems you don't know/understand the power of social media. And I didn't just say Bookface/Facebook. Also, it seems you don't understand the loss of credibility, loss of trust, etc. impacts as well as the impacts to other HBCUs. Hoping any potential benefactors will recognize this as a FAMU misstep and not an hbcu issue.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on May 18, 2024 15:12:38 GMT -5
do you really think a platform such as bookface (which i've never heard of) is so profound that it'll dictate the overall perception of famu on a "national scale"? to me, if it was that important, it would be in the national news almost every week. in your world? you're probably right. but in the world of "the masses"? i don't think so. i know for me personally, the shock factor has already completely worn off. you cats who are so interested in famu's business that you will spend your time to listen in on their bot meetings is not what "normal people" (who are not affiliated with famu) do. "normal people" observe the news, think about it for a little while, and then move on. i mean, we (a&t) have some really bad incidents in our past that was far more "damaging" to a&t than famu's $237 million debacle. yet, we were able to overcome those incidents over time and "thrive" as a university nonetheless. if our past doesn't haunt us over the "long term", then i don't see famu's donation debacle doing it to them either. to me, famu's $237 million debacle is simply "embarrassing", but not much more than that... My bad. I say Bookface instead of Facebook. Seems you don't know/understand the power of social media. And I didn't just say Bookface/Facebook. Also, it seems you don't understand the loss of credibility, loss of trust, etc. impacts as well as the impacts to other HBCUs. i mean, which of these two "negative" famu incidents do you consider more "damaging"? a member of the band "died" as a result of hazing? or a botched $237 million donation? which of the two do you think damaged famu's reputation the most? i say that the "death" of a student far outweighs the gravity of a botched donation. took a very long time for famu to overcome the death of a band member, just as it took a very long time for a&t to overcome the death of a track team member. but no one talks about the famu band member hazing incident anymore, just like no one talks about a&t's track team member's death anymore. so i honestly don't see how famu's botched donation will have more of a lasting impact than the death of a student...
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