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University of Tampa fires professor who blamed Harvey on GOP vote AUG 29, 2017 1:29 PM EDT U.S. CBS/AP TAMPA, Fla. -- The University of Tampa has fired a visiting assistant professor who suggested in a tweet that Hurricane Harvey's destruction is "instant karma" for Texas because it voted Republican. Sociology professor Kenneth L. Storey posted the tweet and two responses on Sunday before removing the entire thread and his profile photo, the Tampa Bay Times reports. The original post, captured by conservative websites before it was removed, read, "I dont believe in instant karma but this kinda feels like it for Texas. Hopefully this will help them realize the GOP doesnt care about them." University spokesman Eric Cardenas said in a statement Tuesday that Storey was fired after the school weathered an outpouring of online outrage over the comments. Storey issued an apology via Twitter on Monday, saying: "I deeply regret a statement I posted yesterday. I never meant to wish ill will upon any group. I hope all affected by Harvey recover quickly." I deeply regret a statement I posted yesterday. I never meant to wish ill will upon any group. I hope all affected by Harvey recover quickly — Ken Storey (@klstorey) August 28, 2017 In a Facebook post on Tuesday morning, the university said "Storey has been relieved of his duties at UT, and his classes will be covered by other sociology faculty." The following was sent to the University of Tampa community this morning: On Sunday, Aug. 27, visiting assistant... Posted by The University of Tampa on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 "As Floridians, we are well aware of the destruction and suffering associated with tropical weather. Our thoughts and prayers are with all impacted by Hurricane Harvey," the university said. http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/kenneth-storey-university-of-tampa-fires-professor-who-blamed-harvey-on-gop-vote/ |
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What's your opinion on this issue, Yellow?
It's always the people who would help more in a tragic event like this one.. |
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Edited by
yellowrose10
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Wed 08/30/17 07:52 AM
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My opinion is this guy is a jerk and he needed to be fired. I don't feel issues like this shoild be used for political ammo
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All I can say is Karma bite back and hard on him...
It is ones like him that keeps this world in the circle of hate~~~ No one deserves what those that got hit by Harvey got, regardless who they are or how they believe... Texas will come out of this...smiling and much Stronger 
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My opinion is this guy is a jerk and he needed to be fired. I don't feel issues like this shoild be used for political ammo I agree! Nice to know he got fired.
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.maybe it will teach the liberals to at least stay off Twitter with stupid comments...
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wait, I start 'libs' were the ones who complained about having their feelings hurt?
or is it that libs and conservs both make 'stupid' comments and 'whine'? I think this is a different time where free speech doesnt imprison you but can definitely cost you your livelihood if a perceived constituency , or patronage, or consumer base is perceived to be 'offended' by what you have said in public I hope others learn from his example that you have to be cautious of your position of employment before being too 'free' with your speech,,, |
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wait, I start 'libs' were the ones who complained about having their feelings hurt? or is it that libs and conservs both make 'stupid' comments and 'whine'? I think this is a different time where free speech doesnt imprison you but can definitely cost you your livelihood if a perceived constituency , or patronage, or consumer base is perceived to be 'offended' by what you have said in public I hope others learn from his example that you have to be cautious of your position of employment before being too 'free' with your speech,,, |
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people in public positions lose jobs regularly over PUBLIC MEDIA posts, not just Twitter,,, |
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And this idiot deserved that karma
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Edited by
yellowrose10
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Wed 08/30/17 10:00 AM
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Guess so good I had to say it twice
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I have been saying that Trump wpuld be blamed for the hurricane even before this happened. What Texas is going through ia not karma. That guy is crazy AND a sociology professor?
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the GOP voted against interests/infrastructure that may have minimalized the aftermath from this natural disaster
much like the dams not being properly upgraded before Katrina politicians do play a part in the infrastructure decisions that play a part in how badly natural disasters impact their constituents I understood what he meant, but it was bad timing and bad wording to make it sound as if anyone deserves tragedy,,,, |
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the GOP voted against interests/infrastructure that may have minimalized the aftermath from this natural disaster much like the dams not being properly upgraded before Katrina politicians do play a part in the infrastructure decisions that play a part in how badly natural disasters impact their constituents I understood what he meant, but it was bad timing and bad wording to make it sound as if anyone deserves tragedy,,,, Texas came together and Trump came (not playing golf) This crisis is a crisis and not political |
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I understand, it is great when people come together.
I am not one for arguing, tragedy is tragedy. Only making the point that politics plays a part in how BADLY things can go regarding infrastructure and natural disasters. |
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This is the America I love (not the hate). Texans came together and joined by other states. Seeing the trucks hauling supplies or boats is the best!
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I understand, it is great when people come together. I am not one for arguing, tragedy is tragedy. Only making the point that politics plays a part in how BADLY things can go regarding infrastructure and natural disasters. Only those like this idiot make it that way |
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no, reality makes it that way
but people do make 'idiotic' statements that are inconsiderate of what others go through |
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no, reality makes it that way but people do make 'idiotic' statements that are inconsiderate of what others go through This guy isn't reality. |
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the GOP voted against interests/infrastructure that may have minimalized the aftermath from this natural disaster much like the dams not being properly upgraded before Katrina politicians do play a part in the infrastructure decisions that play a part in how badly natural disasters impact their constituents I understood what he meant, but it was bad timing and bad wording to make it sound as if anyone deserves tragedy,,,, Dams couldn't be upgraded for Katrina,since the Bulkheads weren't driven deep enough,and the Material put on top got washed out at the bottom! Houston is built on a Floodplain,and the more buildup,the less Drainage! But,by all means,let's blame the Repubs for the lack of drainage!  
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