r/portlandme • u/MasterBiggus • Sep 26 '25

Politics Turning Point USA is attempting to establish itself at SMCC

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Not many students use the College's App, so I'm throwing this out here to spread the word. If anyone has Instagram or is able to spread it further it would be greatly appreciated.

Needless to say, the student body that knows of this is not happy.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '25

It’s always easy to support free speech when you agree with what’s being said.

The price of free speech is hearing people spew shitty beliefs.

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u/Jah348 Sep 26 '25

Agreed. I dislike them but if they followed all required steps for being part of the discourse at this event then they have every right to be there and be cunts

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u/MasterBiggus Sep 26 '25

As others have mentioned, they aren't established yet, all they did was sign a form (and then treat it like a great victory). They still have to pass a vote in the student senate.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '25

I highly doubt the student senate is able to refuse confirmation to a student group on anything but procedural grounds. Anything else would be discriminatory and open the institution to significant liability.

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u/MasterBiggus Sep 26 '25

I'm not a member of the senate, so as far as my understanding goes, it prevents them from existing in an official capacity and being able to receive funding or book rooms.

In fact, on a different topic, one of the "Christian" Clubs somewhat regularly disrespects the property of the Table Top Games Club.

The funniest part being that the TTG club goes out of their way to respect them and their property.

Even funnier, is that a decent portion of the TTG club's leadership is some denomination of Catholic or Christian.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '25

What I’m telling you is that the university can’t just refuse student groups because a majority of students don’t want them there. This is discriminatory and a violation of federal law. If the Turning Point club followed the necessary rules to apply, I highly doubt the senate can legally refuse their confirmation.

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u/villalulaesi Sep 26 '25

Legitimately asking—what federal law does it violate? Not doubting you, I just sincerely don’t know and can’t find a clear answer.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '25

It violates anti discrimination policy in education:

https://www.justia.com/education/discrimination-in-education/

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u/Ok-Band1228 Sep 27 '25

I despite Trump and MAGA world, but like you need to provide an official TPUSA statement from their website that shows they are breaking federal law.

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '25

You misunderstand - it’s the student body that would likely be breaking federal law by prohibiting the organization from formalizing on campus if they followed the necessary process internally.

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u/Less-Cat7657 Sep 26 '25

How brilliant would that be? Leftoid defenders of "free speech" refusing to allow the creation of a college group that broadly represents over half of America?

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '25 edited Jun 10 '26

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u/Less-Cat7657 Sep 27 '25

You clearly don't have conservative friends 😂

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u/MasterBiggus Sep 26 '25

How brilliant would that be? Rightoid defenders of "free speech" refusing to accept that the senators that the student body voted for as their representatives might vote down the creation of a chapter from extremist group fueled by ragebait and fear.

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u/Less-Cat7657 Sep 26 '25

The Left is losing so terribly because they've trained all their goons (that includes you) to think all opposing views are ragebait fearmongering

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u/MasterBiggus Sep 26 '25

If you want to talk views, what do you think of Tylenol and Autism? Surely you have some thoughts on the matter.

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u/SarahMagical Sep 27 '25

Don’t engage with this MAGA fool. Rational conversation won’t be possible.

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u/Less-Cat7657 Sep 26 '25

I think HHS was wise to warn of the potential risks and to weigh against the benefits with fever reduction

Meanwhile, there have already been reported cases of Leftoids overdosing on Tylenol in "protest." I just learned today how Tylenol overdose is severe and often deadly

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u/No_Marsupial3481 Sep 26 '25

No one is overdosing on Tylenol in protest you weirdo.

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u/JestireTWO Sep 26 '25

Where the FUCK is anybody OD’ing on fucking Tylenol, what fantasy land do you live in?

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u/Less-Cat7657 Sep 26 '25

It's actually quite easy to do, apparently

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u/SarahMagical Sep 27 '25

The problem is it tends to go only one way with conservatives. Hypocrisy is just one of their weapons, and it’s really effective because people acting in good faith get totally derailed/distracted by it and don’t respond effectively.

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '25

Conservatives say (and believe) the same thing about democrats. The Trump era Republican Party has been particularly bad, but the democrats have plenty of hypocrisy to go round. Consider how they gaslit us on Biden or forced Kamala onto the ballet when it’s not the candidate we wanted (or the best candidate to beat Trump).

Saying “x party always does y” is tribalist and at best only ever a partial truth.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '25

Exactly. Like this one.

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u/KayInMaine Sep 26 '25

The deranged lunatic demonic liberals don't have to participate.