Steve Schmidt explains how the Ivy League failed America's youth
Dec 9, 2023
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Steve Schmidt, a political strategist and commentator, discusses the recent antisemitic protests happening on college campuses. He criticizes elite universities for allowing this behavior, highlighting the decay of the nation. He explores the collapse of trust in institutions and the ideological hijacking of elite universities, which has led to extremism and violence. Schmidt highlights the corrupted state of these institutions and its detrimental impact on America, particularly on the intellectual decency of young students.
Elite universities have become dogmatic and intolerant, failing to challenge students and producing unprepared citizens burdened by debt.
The corruption and extremism within these universities have led to chaos, distrust, and the rise of an insurgent fascist movement.
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Collapse of Trust in American Institutions
Trust has collapsed between the American people and various institutions, including academic institutions. The most prestigious universities in the country, which were once considered centers of learning, have been hijacked over the last generation. An ideological hijacking has led to a dogmatic and intolerant atmosphere. The universities have stopped challenging students and instead made them into brittle citizens who require trigger warnings. This has resulted in young people being unprepared for real life and burdened by debt. Additionally, there is evidence of hostility towards certain ideologies, with a lack of tolerance, freedom of speech, and academic liberty.
Corruption and Extremism in Elite Universities
Elite universities have become corrupted and broken. They swim in foreign money and have become hostile to American values. Dissent is not tolerated within these cloistered societies, leading to authoritarianism. The collapse of intellectual decency has resulted in a moral abyss. This corruption and extremism have had significant consequences for the country, including chaos and distrust. It has also created an insurgent fascist movement that promises order in the name of patriotism. The far left radical extremists and terrorist sympathizers within these universities serve as allies to Donald Trump's conspiracy to gain power.
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The Collapse of Trust in Institutions and the Ideological Hijacking of Elite Universities
Steve Schmidt reacts to the recent antisemitic protests taking place across college campuses in the United States. He says the fact these elite universities allow this behavior from their students is a sign of national decay.
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