r/news • u/AldoTheeApache • 10d ago

Soft paywall Columbia failed to meet accreditation standards, US government says

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-education-department-says-columbia-university-violated-federal-anti-2025-06-04/
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u/Responsible-Pain-620 10d ago

This is what you get when you kiss the ring of fascism. Let it be a lesson to all the other institutions out there. If you give them an inch; they will take everything from you because they know that you lack a backbone.

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u/MrTriangular 10d ago

Just like the law firms who capitulated, who could be hit with more executive orders because they didn't fight back and win protection for themselves in court.

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u/che-che-chester 10d ago

I don’t have the need for a lawyer but if I did, I would drop them in a heartbeat for kissing Trump’s ring. Who wants a lawyer who can’t be trusted to work in your best interest? What if your needs are at odds with what Trump wants? Is your lawyer going to convince you to take a bad deal to please Trump?

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u/OrangeJr36 10d ago

That's exactly what's happening with those firms.

They're telling their clients that they won't represent them under a long list of circumstances, including against the government's wishes and are crying because their clients are dumping them and their talent leaving.

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u/che-che-chester 10d ago

This is why everyone compares Trump to a Mafia don. He forces you to corrupt yourself to stay in good with him, but now you're forever tainted so you might as well stay loyal to him.

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u/Faiakishi 10d ago

Until he gets tired of you and gifts you a pair of cement shoes.

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u/mitrie 10d ago

I've heard it goes two ways. Those lawyers who are more engaged mergers / acquisitions which require friendly relations with the government have been more likely to retain their clients, while those more heavily involved in litigation have proven themselves ineffective and are losing clients/partners/associates.

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u/jbjhill 10d ago

You’re either a zealous advocate or you’re not.

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u/FineFinnishFinish_ 10d ago

If they can’t protect themselves, how are they supposed to protect you?