tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post7390558990680145118..comments2024-02-24T05:19:10.949-05:00Comments on Durham-in-Wonderland: Closing Commentskcjohnson9http://www.blogger.com/profile/09625813296986996867noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-35107447684695701522015-05-20T02:30:51.884-04:002015-05-20T02:30:51.884-04:00It was an honor and privilege to participate. It was an honor and privilege to participate. M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-91918535827566866852015-03-01T13:00:52.412-05:002015-03-01T13:00:52.412-05:00Late to the party, but would like to check in with...Late to the party, but would like to check in with the observation that by this blog, KC Johnson has demonstrated what the gold standard of a university professor is. Simply by rigorous inquiry, analysis and exposition, he has instructed us all, and serves as a strong model of how an educated human should behave.<br /><br />It's rather frightening that so many other professors, including and beyond the Group of 88, appear devoted to an Orwellian negation of said gold standard.<br /><br />Many thanks, Dr. Johnson.Insufficiently Sensitivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285845812788767014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-43725694915968888382014-12-05T21:45:22.460-05:002014-12-05T21:45:22.460-05:00Time to dig in to the UVA matter. Time to dig in to the UVA matter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-19641157826736775062014-09-16T01:33:42.436-04:002014-09-16T01:33:42.436-04:00Hey.. It has always been 100% yur blog...
The trut...Hey.. It has always been 100% yur blog...<br />The truth is expensive to handle. Always.<br />Maybe sometimes the real price is only deferred...hmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-13663026945875962402014-09-03T21:32:31.092-04:002014-09-03T21:32:31.092-04:00Reading these final comments has been fun and, KC,...Reading these final comments has been fun and, KC, I hope you enjoyed them as well.<br /><br />Sir, I am proud that a person of your stature, your dedication, and your excellence is my countryman.<br /><br />Thank you for all of your efforts.<br /><br />I remain,<br />Proudly UnaffiliatedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-79362594989618147732014-09-02T21:19:19.831-04:002014-09-02T21:19:19.831-04:00You said when you first read the Group of 88 state...You said when you first read the Group of 88 statement, you considered it a terrible betrayal by those faculty members of their students. I suspect the Group of 88 would never consider it a betrayal of any kind since they apparently never thought of white male students as "their" students anyway. Duscanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-66478249269501612112014-09-02T20:36:46.966-04:002014-09-02T20:36:46.966-04:00From Duke Chronicle - "Faculty talk Ferguson ...From Duke Chronicle - "Faculty talk Ferguson in town hall forum"<br /><br />Wahneema Lubiano "We are going to have to do some things that push us past civility" <br /><br />She is good at that, should have not a problem with that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-48177585145977145582014-08-19T00:02:23.641-04:002014-08-19T00:02:23.641-04:00I took that day off from work, April 11, 2007, bec...I took that day off from work, April 11, 2007, because I did not want to break down and cry in front of my patients - which I knew would happen - when the Lax guys were vindicated.<br />I paid this story little attention at first. My only connection to Duke was that I had deliberately chosen to rotate thru UNC Chapel Hill instead because it was a public institution for non-rich folk.<br />But when Nifong actively avoided learning the facts about this case; especially, refusing to hear RSs story and following up on CGMs cell phone, I was all-in. I could not help myself.<br />Thanks, KC.hmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-82862095793170651722014-08-07T10:57:45.541-04:002014-08-07T10:57:45.541-04:00Wonder how the new budget director for NC who is r...Wonder how the new budget director for NC who is replacing Art Pope and who is the current President of the Duke Alumni Association will express his opinions about the 88 dirty penny alumni donation idea? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-12497681677075616822014-08-05T15:19:12.383-04:002014-08-05T15:19:12.383-04:00Well done, sir. Thanks from a Dukie who was horri...Well done, sir. Thanks from a Dukie who was horrified at what happened, and thankful you exposed it so well. Lou Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095164582132820416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-44278712974393976562014-08-02T21:28:24.565-04:002014-08-02T21:28:24.565-04:00Dear KC,
I followed this case from the beginning ...Dear KC,<br /><br />I followed this case from the beginning mostly via the Liestoppers blogs. After a time I added this blog to my favorites and it was my first internet visit of the day for many years even after your updates became infrequent. I still cannot bring myself to remove it as a favorite. I want to thank you. Thank you for all that you have done.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />QuadDog HooliganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-58957101456726291012014-08-02T20:45:34.574-04:002014-08-02T20:45:34.574-04:00The very model of a forensic blog, and of a man wi...The very model of a forensic blog, and of a man with a passion for real (not social) justice. Thanks, KC. And I'll still check back here from time to time, just in case.Focko Smithermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542483668873870288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-38044508574949557182014-08-02T08:26:37.237-04:002014-08-02T08:26:37.237-04:00Is Herschel Parker a Communist?Is Herschel Parker a Communist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-87322073152119534822014-07-31T11:54:56.443-04:002014-07-31T11:54:56.443-04:00"The Pulitzer Prize criteria were written lon...<i>"The Pulitzer Prize criteria were written long ago. They suited a different time. They have become antiquated. They should be rewritten for the age we live in."</i><br /><br />The MSM will never recognize the competition. Ergo, let's just create such a prize ourselves--<br /><br />I nominate KC Johnson to be on the board. A few other suitable names come to mind (mainly from FIRE, but a few others).<br /><br />Annually they will accept nominations, and declare winners in various fields.<br /><br />These will be announced to the press.<br /><br />We might even call them the "Johnsons".<br /><br />Bloggers who have won such awards will be allowed to display the emblem of the organization.<br /><br />All it will take is writing up the criteria, and contacting those willing to serve.<br /><br />The future prestige of the awards will be based on the quality of the work done by the recipients.<br /><br />IE, in due course, such work may become recognized (and hence, the value of the award will be recognized).<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-22401793780829167052014-07-31T11:38:17.623-04:002014-07-31T11:38:17.623-04:00A last hurrah:
Decided to peruse the DIW Archive....A last hurrah:<br /><br />Decided to peruse the DIW Archive. Spent an hour. Could have spent half a year.<br /><br />1682(!!!) blog posts. Each and every one with a point; the vast majority with something new and vital to report. Not one to be ashamed of, even in retrospect. <br /><br />There are several history books here.<br /><br />Thumbed through just a few posts at random: <br /> <br /> - The Meehan Transcript (Dec 2006); <br /><br /> - the Group of 88; <br /><br /> - Nifong's assertion to the New York Times that, "If she says yes, its them, or one of them, I have an obligation to put that to a jury"; <br /><br /> - The report from the N&O that, "the accuser told a different story to every single police officer or medical personnel who interviewed her"; <br /><br /> - The Kathleen Parker column, inventing the new verb, "to nifong"..........<br /><br />Dozens, and hundreds, and ultimately nearly two thousand (!!!) such posts over nearly eight years. All written with genuine journalistic integrity, and high intelligence.<br /><br />Nothing like this has ever been accomplished before. No documentary, no reportorial series, nothing. Not ever.<br /><br />The Pulitzer Prize Board asserts in its Prize criteria, that, "The Pulitzer Board seeks to recognize journalistic excellence in whatever format best conveys the excellence".<br /><br />But, there is a caveat - no blogs invited. Must be a US newspaper which publishes at least twice a week.<br /><br />The Pulitzer Prize criteria were written long ago. They suited a different time. They have become antiquated. They should be rewritten for the age we live in.<br /><br />Jim PetersonJim In San Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959286127760699852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-58004453021368618012014-07-29T23:06:59.040-04:002014-07-29T23:06:59.040-04:00Henry Adams said, "A teacher affects eternity...Henry Adams said, "A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell where his influence ends." Just so KC Johnson. Your influence widens over time...<br /><br />With great affection and admiration from the family of one of the Duke Lacrosse players<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Doc<br />Thom Mayer, MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-3872472831053597982014-07-29T12:30:37.202-04:002014-07-29T12:30:37.202-04:0088 pennies? Sounds like an excellent idea. We aren...88 pennies? Sounds like an excellent idea. We aren't Duke alum but what happened at Duke hit close enough to home (we have GWU alum)...that we will send 88 pennies anyway. I suppose we could roll them around in dirt to make our point. <br /><br />MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-31147664493467103202014-07-29T09:30:41.580-04:002014-07-29T09:30:41.580-04:00To all the Duke alums who get those annoying fund ...To all the Duke alums who get those annoying fund raising letters......do as so many of us....send them 88 dirty pennies every year.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-83792698765114531932014-07-28T13:22:27.216-04:002014-07-28T13:22:27.216-04:00Thanks to 10:18 PM (7/27/14) for the link to the l...Thanks to 10:18 PM (7/27/14) for the link to the list of Duke LAX malefactors. I had not seen it, and it clarified the roles of some of the "names" and brought out a couple that somehow I had missed.<br /> <br />As for # 1 on the list, I have often wondered how Ms. Levicy escaped any kind of punishment from the courts. The most distressing thing regarding the list is that most of these people still have their well-paying jobs, and, in some instances, better ones.<br /> <br />And thanks again for the umpteenth time to Professor Johnson along with Stuart Taylor and the many commenters of the Durham-in-Wonderland blog. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-59124424587743649772014-07-27T22:18:57.222-04:002014-07-27T22:18:57.222-04:00A truly outstanding blog KC!!!!
I also found a s...A truly outstanding blog KC!!!! <br /><br />I also found a synopsis of the villains at:<br /><br />http://falserapearchives.blogspot.com/2011/04/top-villians-in-duke-lacrosse-hoax-by.html<br /><br />This synopsis puts this in perspective and hit the nail on the head for me. These people are just plain evil and, without a doubt, disgusting human beings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-49617167559615065242014-07-26T21:10:57.052-04:002014-07-26T21:10:57.052-04:00Reading this blog has been one of my great pleasur...Reading this blog has been one of my great pleasures this year. I read also all the relevant books, including Cohan's of course, and the thoughtful approach and commitment of the blogger and the commentators was a great inspiration to me.<br /><br />The sad fact is that while you can sometimes prove that "something happened" it's much harder to prove that "nothing happened." So when various forces are aligned innocent people can suffer terribly.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for all your work on this project. I'm in NY. Come and visit.<br /><br />Mike Beckerman<br />NYUMichael Beckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621079257310086451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-54231643471121543362014-07-25T09:28:28.213-04:002014-07-25T09:28:28.213-04:00Coach K's leadership guruness just got a black...Coach K's leadership guruness just got a black man tased reportedly four times after the cops had the man down and hands ready for cuffing. Seems only Coach K is allowed to curse in public in NC without the threat of murder by cop, since the only thing the guy was doing was cursing on a public street in a crowd of other cursing people. Good ol' politically correct NC. <br /><br />I wonder what caused more of a public disturbance, the man cursing in a crowd of other cursing people, or the cops who penned him to the ground and then tased him repeatedly because they think they can. What do you think Coach K would say about that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-24654615625735574152014-07-25T04:07:14.615-04:002014-07-25T04:07:14.615-04:00KC: "an action that contradicted many of the ...KC: "<b>an action that contradicted many of the basic values on which American higher education rests</b>"<br /><br />Inigo Montoya: "<i>Boss, I do not think that word means what you think it means</i>"<br /><br />IOW, the "basic values on which American higher education rests" [now] are well represented by the Group of 88.<br /><br />Your idea is a fable.<br /><br />KC, it's been a blast, and a helluva journey. Thank you, and well done!RighteousThugnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-22036656460067759852014-07-24T17:59:53.719-04:002014-07-24T17:59:53.719-04:00Many in this country including many lawyers will m...Many in this country including many lawyers will miss this blog and what is stands for. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-34028012788570268742014-07-24T11:47:30.055-04:002014-07-24T11:47:30.055-04:00I still remember sitting on my front porch reading...I still remember sitting on my front porch reading the N&O's inflammatory Sunday article that initially broke the story. I told my wife that morning that I thought the whole thing was a fabrication, because I refused to believe that the quality of the young men on the team would be so low as to allow the alleged rapes to take place. It seemed obvious that the reporter believed something happened. Thanks, KC, for being a force for truth and good with your blog. The thing that appalls me now is that Brodhead was not fired along with other key administrators/professors. Coach K, for being the "Leadership guru" showed no leadership in this sordid affair, and my opinion of him dropped. Since he has been the de facto face of Duke, he could have slowed the rush to judgement if he had stood up. Cowardly.<br />Thanks again, KC, great work on your part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com