You obviously do or you would not have taken the time to read the article then comment.

Absolutely, 4ever…..I was taught discipline from an early age, as many children are. And, I was lucky to have had teachers where discipline walks alongside learning.
It is not money which turns people’s heads….it is the undisciplined mind. Money should never come before honor—-there are plenty of people with money in this world, who do not fall prey to corruption.
Spoiled kids are the product of such minds. College is a privilege; yet, what goes on within some of those hallowed walls of “Cognitionis” has gone to pot!!

Claudio…Y-E-P…and Mossimo Giannulli and William H. Macy can play their husbands in the movie…lol.

Later.

I miss Susan, Claudio—the original!! I could listen to her speak forever!!

Their acting careers are over in Hollywood? Surely you jest. These are people who gave the Best Director Oscar to Roman Polanski and publicity thanked Harvey Weinstein.

I must disagree on that assertion, Aria. It would appear that the only color that mattered here was “green.” (As in money….) And to be fair, there were people with links to the past administration involved in this mess…by the way, whilst we are talking about so-called “white privilege,” then answer me this: How come “Aunt Becky” has already been dropped like a hot potato both personally and professionally regarding nearly every aspect of her life when she has yet to be tried and convicted of anything, yet a certain Mr. Smollett has remained on the “Empire” payroll, is still portrayed as a “victim” by himself and cadre of supporters and is being allowed to treat his upcoming trial like a Hollywood event? He’s been photographed strutting out of the courthouse as if he were on the red carpet and is no doubt looking forward to his “closeups” for the cameras when his case is actually tried and televised. Quite frankly, the only thing missing from this pathological attention-seeker’s appearance in full fashion mode complete with the requisite celeb sunglasses the other day was someone asking him “Who are you wearing?” Guess they are saving that question for the trial! At any rate, the marked contrast in the manner that these two famous individuals—who have BOTH behaved very badly—- is beyond obvious, and it just goes to show the opposite sort of a double standard which you claim exists.

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Why on earth would you bring “left vs right” politics into this? It has nothing to do with political beliefs. Though if you wanted to try to make it about that, you’d have to note that the actress are just two of 30+ parents charged — most of whom are corporate millionaire types, who in general would be assumed to lean right in their politics. But again, that honestly has no bearing on this situation. Not everything is liberal vs. conservative. Sometimes it’s just nonpolitical fraud.

@Kay….Are you the singular sensation formerly known as “Double K?” If so, you’ve been missed! Welcome back! (And if not, I am enjoying your posts just the same!)

Most of the ignorance in the US isn’t coming from “the left”. Neither are most of the college bribes, for that matter.

Hi, kay,
Great to see you back—if you are K/Kay?
One never knows what monster hides behind one’s face or heart. As I said on the other site; the entitlement these people “demand” or exude is overwhelming.
Yes, they should serve time, in the real world, but they will probably get off with a slap on the wrist, a fine and probation. I pray they will get the maximum sentence. It is a felony. Is there a different set of rules for celebrities?
All these arrogant parents had to do was hire a tutor—if that wouldn’t have worked, then forget going to College—it’s not for everyone. Some minds can only go so far—or hold interest in other venues…
One of the daughters turned on her parents by holding them responsible for ruining her career–she was doing well with her social media “work”. I don’t blame her for pointing fingers—to a point….
Nonetheless, these young women are just as guilty—-they knew what was going down–They were well-aware a stand-in took their SAT’s. Not so innocent, are they?
Later, Kay❤️

Proposed spin-off: Aunt Becky in “The Big House!”

Yes it is disgusting. I bet if the FBI shook at lot more of the trees the list of the people involved would go back decades. The doors that a degree from Harvard or Yale open is truly amazing. A degree from either Harvard or Yale automatically gets the high paying job in some cases.

I agree with you but there’s another issue here. There is nothing wrong with state colleges. Moreover, there is nothing wrong with attending a good community college which will afford you access to the college of your dreams. What we must do as Americans is stop acting like the only colleges and universities acceptable for our kids inhabits the Ivy League terrain. There is another lesson to be learned here which has nothing to do with with blackmail, cheating and fraud–it has something to do with the pressure parents put on their kids to get into the colleges and universities which give them bragging rights. I have so many stories to tell to validate my assertion, but please hear me—we need to stop putting this kind of pressure on our kids. We are HURTING them! Stop, just please stop.

@Mark……Seems to me “Jodie” should have stuck with “Preacher!” Charles Flohe/Grant was sooooo dreamy!

Celia…as always, very, very well put!!!!! Oh…and check this out: Last night, I read an (updated) article online. And in the article, Lori Loughlin’s daughter actually said that, in college, she is focused more on partying and less on academics. BEYOND DUMB AS HELL!!!!!

Have a good one, my friend.

@CeeCee…Even though it has been a few decades since I graduated from college, the signs that higher education would have reached this deplorable state became apparent to me way back when. Whilst I attended university the old-fashioned way, that is, by being accepted to my school of choice due to the right grades, extra curriculars, test scores and at full parental expense, it was a real shock to me that even at exclusive private institutions, this was not necessarily the rule. Although academic and sports scholarships were a perfectly valid means of obtaining student access and financing for a number of my classmates, I was amazed to discover that too many others of my so-called peers were there not because of such time-honored meritocracy, but because they ticked the right boxes to be fast-tracked into college based upon various government criteria and funding schemes that forced institutions to take on students who were neither intellectually nor socially prepared to be in such an environment, and with predictible results. Given the ever-increasing propensity for affirmative action, identity politics and the growing insane notion that everyone is owed a “free college education,” this situation has only become worse with the ensuing years, so that it’s become more about “what” prospective students are, than whether they are actually otherwise qualified to be there. (And, no, I am not simply referring to the fact that many superbly-intelligent caucasian applicants are often unfairly rejected from attending their dream schools because there’s only room for so many with their particular skin color….look at how many truly gifted Asian students are blocked from admittance—despite their obvious brilliance and deserved placement—because there aren’t enough designated spaces for their race category either….That is why I have always been a proponent of “blind” admission policies where only grades, test scores and other traditional means of weighing one’s worthiness to attend are considered…meaning no information regarding race, gender, ethnicity, creed or any other personal attributes should even be entered into the decision-making process of applicants.) When you consider the increasingly specific federally-mandated criteria for admissions introduced over time, it’s no wonder that even the wealthy now too often feel pressured to strategically maneuver their children into the precious available slots that aren’t otherwise already reserved for those considered needy or pc enough to pass muster with the quotas imposed upon admission committees. Of course, it’s reprehensible that these parents did what they did, but if this nation’s cockeyed standards for deciding exactly who receives the privilege (which it is…not a right….) of a higher education had not reached its current point of absurdity, then perhaps their disgusting behavior would not have seemed necessary. Having said that, they still should be given the harshest penalty available under the law for the underhanded and illegal antics they employed to gain their offsprings’ access to those elite institutions.

For the love of all that’s unholy, don’t try to attach a “political” agenda to this.

Or were you actually not aware that Donald Trump, George Bush Jr, & Jared Kushner (among many others) got into “prestigious” college due to strings pulled by their daddies? You think those three idiots got in by their GPA or SAT scores? Do you think the Orange Imbecile could even spell SAT??

You are soooo right, T…..and, you have the right to voice your opinion.
What you just said, proves the point to the letter.
The person below ( pardon the pun) just “fell, fell, fell into a burning ring of fire”—again, pardon the play-on-words…
They are allowed to say whatever pleases them, but no one else who does not fit into their neat, little, corrupt niche can…..we are somehow from another planet, according to these dunderheads.
I am sick and tired of celebrity politicians who know nothing about their own country’s history and political birth, growth and delegating laws…..lest I forget…The Constitution, based on Roman laws!! I doubt they even heard of The Triumvirate.
You spoke your truth, a very well-thought out truth, my friend…..I commend you and I agree with you—no one should have the power to shut anyone else down. This is our democracy, molded by our forefathers.
Cretins do that. People drowning in their own ignorance of self-imposed importance and arrogance do that!!
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Check out the twitter account for Loughlin’s older daughter. She should not only be embarrassed by this news but also by how little she effort she is putting into her college studies.

The girl posted from Fiji, bragging about being there, the day AFTER classes started in the fall.

It’s seems Lori’s youngest daughter didn’t want to go to college and was making a life of her own. Lori and hubby should have let her do her own thing. Now her YouTube success is tarnished and companies are cutting ties with her. I think she can come back, but it will take a while.

I also have learned far more about these kids than I ever wanted to know.

Amen, CeeCee! Until the vast majority of educators return to their originally-intended purpose of imparting actual knowledge to students—as opposed to their current mission of indoctrinating young minds with their radical-leftist propaganda—then we, as a country, are doomed!!! (I weep for the future….) God bless teachers like you who are trying your best to correct this disturbing educational crisis!

Jaybird, can’t you just see Summer from The Young and Restless getting her daddy, Victor Newman, to get her into Harvard or Yale? I could totally see Victor hiring a brilliant Summer doppelganger to take the SATs for her while photoshopping “supergirl’s” face into the picture of another woman rowing with her row team. And Summer wouldn’t feel guilty about it! Yeah, I had to go into soap opera land.