'Deeply Concerned' Rick Perry Pens Op-Ed About Student Election

'Deeply Concerned' Rick Perry Pens Op-Ed About Student Election

At least he's worried about his job and not something silly...

Rick Perry, new US energy secretary, is "deeply concerned" about something. But don't worry, it's not America's aging nuclear stockpile but the results of a student election in Texas. CNN reports that after the winner of Texas A&M's election for student body president was accused of voter intimidation and disqualified for not disclosing campaign expenses, runner-up Bobby Brooks became the college's first openly gay student body president. That led Perry to pen an 851-word opinion piece for the Houston Chronicle in which he accused the administration of Texas A&M, his alma mater, of making a "mockery of due process" and stealing the election in a misbegotten "quest for 'diversity.'"

Well no one ever accused Ricky of being smart.

I too am an Aggie and I admit the way that election played out was sketchy. But surely Perry has more important things with which to concern himself.

Skeptic Bob said:

I too am an Aggie and I admit the way that election played out was sketchy. But surely Perry has more important things with which to concern himself.

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What class? Just being nosy here.

nota bene said:

What class? Just being nosy here.

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Class of 97

Skeptic Bob said:

Class of 97

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Non-reg?

As for RP's interest, I can't think of time when he hasn't been interested and "hands-on." In fact, rumor before the was tapped for Sec/Energy was that he hoped to be President...of TAMU. (His "old lady" is now Chancellor.)

nota bene said:

Non-reg?

As for RP's interest, I can't think of time when he hasn't been interested and "hands-on." In fact, rumor before the was tapped for Sec/Energy was that he hoped to be President...of TAMU. (His "old lady" is now Chancellor.)

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Yeah, non-reg. However I was in the Army National Guard my whole time there and then went active duty when I left.

I know Aggie alumni who are still heavily involved. But Perry isn't a private citizen. It just makes him look silly. Or at least more so than before.

He's an alum of that school. He has the right to have his own opinions. He probably gives a bunch of money to that school as well. He's most definitely one of the schools most successful and famous grads.

A non-story, other than just for general interest. I find it interesting, but not surprising given the man's public stance on those issues. I disagree with him on those particular issues, but hey... it's America.

Is this the same Rick Perry who couldn't remember the Department of Energy, during a Republican Primary debate; and now heads that department?

Skeptic Bob said:

I too am an Aggie and I admit the way that election played out was sketchy. But surely Perry has more important things with which to concern himself.

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It looks flatout rigged.

You know why Texas got Aggies and Louisiana Cajuns?

apdst said:

It looks flatout rigged.

You know why Texas got Aggies and Louisiana Cajuns?

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I'll bite. Why?

nota bene said:

I'll bite. Why?

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Louisiana got to choose first.

rocket88 said:

'Deeply Concerned' Rick Perry Pens Op-Ed About Student Election

At least he's worried about his job and not something silly...

Rick Perry, new US energy secretary, is "deeply concerned" about something. But don't worry, it's not America's aging nuclear stockpile but the results of a student election in Texas. CNN reports that after the winner of Texas A&M's election for student body president was accused of voter intimidation and disqualified for not disclosing campaign expenses, runner-up Bobby Brooks became the college's first openly gay student body president. That led Perry to pen an 851-word opinion piece for the Houston Chronicle in which he accused the administration of Texas A&M, his alma mater, of making a "mockery of due process" and stealing the election in a misbegotten "quest for 'diversity.'"

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Seemed like an odd story - why would he care? - then this from the link: "Perry says the disqualification of original winner Robert McIntosh—the son of a major Texas Republican fundraiser who campaigned for President Trump—"

So, Perry might not be qualified to run the DOE, but I don't think anyone would ever accuse Perry of being unable to shill for big donors' interests - that's right in his wheelhouse.

JasperL said:

Seemed like an odd story - why would he care? - then this from the link: "Perry says the disqualification of original winner Robert McIntosh—the son of a major Texas Republican fundraiser who campaigned for President Trump—"

So, Perry might not be qualified to run the DOE, but I don't think anyone would ever accuse Perry of being unable to shill for big donors' interests - that's right in his wheelhouse.

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It's not about McIntosh's dad being a donor; it's about an election that may well have been stolen to fit the university president's PC agenda. And I will personally assure you that Perry's interest isn't about this. Maybe Bob will return to this thread to offer some insights into the culture of Aggieland.

Beaudreaux said:

He's an alum of that school. He has the right to have his own opinions. He probably gives a bunch of money to that school as well. He's most definitely one of the schools most successful and famous grads.

A non-story, other than just for general interest. I find it interesting, but not surprising given the man's public stance on those issues. I disagree with him on those particular issues, but hey... it's America.

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Well, the argument isn't that he doesn't have a right to care or write an opinion. It's that maybe he should be most concerned with learning what he needs to do on the job. The guy didn't even know that they were in charge of the nuke stockpile.

Fortunately, there are lots of other people in the Dept. and some of them must have a clue. But seeing as he leads it, he needs to be doing overtime catch-up work, not ranting about an election in a school he once attended.

Mr Person said:

Well, the argument isn't that he doesn't have a right to care or write an opinion. It's that maybe he should be most concerned with learning what he needs to do on the job. The guy didn't even know that they were in charge of the nuke stockpile.

Fortunately, there are lots of other people in the Dept. and some of them must have a clue. But seeing as he leads it, he needs to be doing overtime catch-up work, not ranting about an election in a school he once attended.

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I believe you're repeating misinformation. Please read this: NYT Falsely States Perry Didn't Know What The DOE Does | The Daily Caller

nota bene said:

It's not about McIntosh's dad being a donor; it's about an election that may well have been stolen to fit the university president's PC agenda. And I will personally assure you that Perry's interest isn't about this. Maybe Bob will return to this thread to offer some insights into the culture of Aggieland.

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If you expect me to believe Perry writing an op-ed was unrelated to the guy being a huge GOP donor, you'll have to send me some of what you're smoking. :roll:

nota bene said:

I believe you're repeating misinformation. Please read this: NYT Falsely States Perry Didn't Know What The DOE Does | The Daily Caller

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What matters is that the original false story is out and we see it's being repeated.
So it can be considered a success and an encouragement to do more of the same.
There's a lot of that going around.

JasperL said:

If you expect me to believe Perry writing an op-ed was unrelated to the guy being a huge GOP donor, you'll have to send me some of what you're smoking. :roll:

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You mean partisan politics?
Of course.
That's also what drew the attention of some people to the story ... it's what's been driving news reports.
Of course it doesn't change the fact that Perry should have better things to do ... major donors notwithstanding.

Rick Perry has all the time in the world now to pen essays.

Do you really think anyone would put Rick Perry in charge of a Department unless your intention was to defund it and make it useless? It's the new less government.

I think it's a good idea that it was rigged.

It's good for the snowflakes to get a taste of what real life is about.

JasperL said:

If you expect me to believe Perry writing an op-ed was unrelated to the guy being a huge GOP donor, you'll have to send me some of what you're smoking. :roll:

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You know nothing about Texas A&M and its culture and what it means to Rick Perry. Nothing.

chuckiechan said:

I think it's a good idea that it was rigged.

It's good for the snowflakes to get a taste of what real life is about.

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Although A&M is largely Austin-on-the-Brazos these days, "snowflakes" remain unwelcomed by "true Ags" there. I suggest you read up.

bubbabgone said:

What matters is that the original false story is out and we see it's being repeated.
So it can be considered a success and an encouragement to do more of the same.
There's a lot of that going around.

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There surely is. From the Federalist:

...while it’s true that much of what the DOE does is maintain and manage the country’s nuclear weapons stockpile, as governor of Texas Perry actually has some experience dealing with that issue. After all, the largest nuclear maintenance facility in the country is just outside Amarillo. Nearly every nuke in the country makes its way through the Pantex Plant in northern Texas, which ensures their continued capability and functionality. Perry worked with National Nuclear Security Administration for more than a decade, ensuring the security of Pantex and every piece of freight into and out of it.

...The DOE also has a long history of helping develop new energy technologies, like fracking, which led to the shale natural gas boom that has taken off in Texas and transformed global energy markets.

Under Perry, the Department of Energy probably wouldn’t be abolished, even if he still wanted to eliminate it. But it would likely shift its focus back to improving cheap and reliable sources of energy like natural gas, oil, and nuclear power, which would in turn support America’s growing independence from foreign fossil fuels and help support the next energy revolution, whatever that might be. Yes, Rick Perry Is Qualified To Be Secretary Of Energy

And back to the topic, even if Perry were living life as a private citizen, he would be doing exactly what he has done here. Whether you think it's "meddling" or good bull, he has been "hands-on" since he was 18 years old and will continue to be until the day he dies. Trust me on this.

badfish said:

Rick Perry has all the time in the world now to pen essays.

Do you really think anyone would put Rick Perry in charge of a Department unless your intention was to defund it and make it useless? It's the new less government.

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It's a good plan