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I remember the 60s (and early 70s which was actually what most people think of when they say "60s"). Much of what was "left wing" back then is largely "conservative" today (and banned from campus!). I mean, mostly we were protesting "the man" and authoritarian rule thereof. "The man" was big, centralized government.

A colleague of mine (very "left wing" loyal to The Party BTW) who is a very well respected leader in both academic and industry circles, with many significant accomplishments and contributions, and how is a frequently sought after speaker at such events, was told by a university he had been "dropped" from the speaking program. He asked why and was told "to meet our goals for inclusiveness". Probing further, he had been replaced on the program by a person with decades less experience, far less qualifications, very little life experience to share, but who was female and "of color" (he did not inquire what color but assumed "not white"). So to be "inclusive" we must exclude you because otherwise we'll exceed our quota for inclusion of old white guys. Which was sort of funny since my friend and colleague is not white. But he is old and male. Which apparently is now enough to be excluded in the banner of 'inclusiveness'....

May 9, 2022
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