Support Bresciani

[BisonTru]

Change.org can be a pretty powerful tool... I gave it a whirl. Sign away and share away: https://www.change.org/p/north-dakota-state-board-of-higher-education-support-ndsu-president-dean-bresciani

At least we can say we tried...

Nice job PC! This belongs on the football board at least for some time, IMO. Mods, feel free to move it if you feel otherwise.

Everyone that cares about NDSU should sign this.

[NovaBison]

Signed it! Hope it helps

[wtffootballfan]

Signed it.

[GOBISON123]

So did I. .......

[bri-dog]

100 supporters and counting...

[Bison03]

Someone should post the link in the comments section at the Portly ones blog...that would be funny!

[Bison bison]

i originally thought this was a hokey idea. but damn. you get thousands of folks to sign that thing...

[No_Skill]

http://i.imgur.com/E2s9O8E.gif

[Professor Chaos]

Who's got the signing script ready? :D

[No_Skill]

https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/vBmzWWJUJ-3B68N3_TYpuSx1H-E=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/4736123/moneymanziel.0.gif

[wtffootballfan]

I was going to post on the Forum facebook page, but I have been banned from that page. I asked a few friends to try and they have been banned also. I guess the Forum really believes in the 1st amendment. I unliked the forum several months ago.

[Bisonator98]

Signed it. Can't hurt.

[Christopher Moen]

I was going to post on the Forum facebook page, but I have been banned from that page. I asked a few friends to try and they have been banned also. I guess the Forum really believes in the 1st amendment. I unliked the forum several months ago.

I tried to post the change.org link on their Facebook site, but they have that option disabled. Sunny beaches I tell ya!!!

[BisonTru]

I'll tweet it at the Forum. My initial tweet to my 10 followers didn't get much traction. :biggrin:

[Hammerhead]

Signing now.

https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_400_400/p/6/005/0b3/041/080fe36.jpg

[runtheoption]

Signed and shared on Facebook.

[NDSU1980]

signed. one handed

[Professor Chaos]

It really is eye opening reading all the comments on there so far. A lot of folks who've interacted directly with Bresciani are singing his praises. Quite the contrast from those throwing stones from afar.

[Green1]

Signed it. Hope it helps.

[Christopher Moen]

It really is eye opening reading all the comments on there so far. A lot of folks who've interacted directly with Bresciani are singing his praises. Quite the contrast from those throwing stones from afar.

There's a difference between the silent majority and the vocal minority. Hopefully the former becomes more vocal and the latter either grows up or shuts up.

[Bisonwinagn]

Signed. Over 200 now.

[Wally]

Signed my Herbie Hancock.

[DomeFieldAdvantage]

I signed this--seems like a few on the board are on a witch hunt?��

[bri-dog]

Signed my Herbie Hancock.

Good deal. We'll show 'em we don't take no shit from anyone.

[IzzyFlexion]

Signed my Herbie Hancock.

Tommy Boy reference FTW!

https://media0.giphy.com/media/39u6idkvR5ZlK/200_s.gif

[roadwarrior]

Hope it finds it's way into the students social media....

[SDbison]

I signed the petition........Sioux suck!

[Christopher Moen]

Hope it finds it's way into the students social media....

I posted the petition link on the North Dakota State Bison and North Dakota State University Facebook pages. I hope that helps reaches the student body somehow.

[MAKBison]

Nice job PC! This belongs on the football board at least for some time, IMO. Mods, feel free to move it if you feel otherwise.

Everyone that cares about NDSU should sign this.

got mine in!!!!

https://www.change.org/p/north-dakot...dean-bresciani

[IzzyFlexion]

got mine in!!!!

https://media.giphy.com/media/134hrh3AafhwIM/giphy-facebook_s.jpg

[THEsocalledfan]

I got about 5 more after I retweeted. It was at 371 last I looked.

[Professor Chaos]

I got about 5 more after I retweeted. It was at 371 last I looked.
Only showing 344 for me right now but hopefully we'll be there soon. I added all the members of the SBOHE as "Decision Makers" so let's keep it going so they get peppered with email updates showing the support for President Bresciani!

[TransAmBison]

Signed...hopefully petition makes a difference somehow...

[THEsocalledfan]

Only showing 344 for me right now but hopefully we'll be there soon. I added all the members of the SBOHE as "Decision Makers" so let's keep it going so they get peppered with email updates showing the support for President Bresciani!

It had two different numbers it was showing me. Don't get it.

[thebigund]

Bresciani forever........ BRESCIANI FOEREVER....... BRESCIANI FOREVER! Sound familiar? You guys are dumb.

[Bison bison]

Why, because we like our President?

[Bison56]

Signed, sealed, and delivered.

[THEsocalledfan]

Bresciani forever........ BRESCIANI FOEREVER....... BRESCIANI FOREVER! Sound familiar? You guys are dumb.

I actually like you as a poster, undies, but this was uncalled for. I am just trying to keep him from a forced resignation and shine a light on the journalism practices of FCC. Nothing more, as I know he will not survive all this.

[Bisonator98]

Bresciani forever........ BRESCIANI FOEREVER....... BRESCIANI FOREVER! Sound familiar? You guys are dumb.

Why because we aren't F'awking laughing stHawks?

[aces1180]

How long until Porterhouse blogs about how us "Football bros" are pathetic for signing this petition? Obviously, F'Hawk fans are bothered by it.

I actually hope he does, because it seems like the Forum will link to anything he posts, so that would be a nice promotion for the cause.

[BFKasper14]

Bresciani forever........ BRESCIANI FOEREVER....... BRESCIANI FOREVER! Sound familiar? You guys are dumb.

Yes because a racist logo being banned by the NCAA and a university president are the exact same thing. You sure showed us.


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[WhoRepsTheLurker]

I know some are avoiding the forum, but you should click on this - http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4091597-letter-forum-conducts-witch-hunt-against-ndsu-president

[aces1180]

I know some are avoiding the forum, but you should click on this - http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4091597-letter-forum-conducts-witch-hunt-against-ndsu-president

Rev. Bob Johnson!

[Sapper6]

I know some are avoiding the forum, but you should click on this - http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4091597-letter-forum-conducts-witch-hunt-against-ndsu-president


Truth bombs, danger close! Love how he calls out port!


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[MAKBison]

I know some are avoiding the forum, but you should click on this - http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4091597-letter-forum-conducts-witch-hunt-against-ndsu-president

BBBB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZjpnXcGZ9wBOOOOOMMMM

[SDbison]

I know some are avoiding the forum, but you should click on this - http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4091597-letter-forum-conducts-witch-hunt-against-ndsu-president Fuck Yeah! Take that UND turds at the Forum........what an embarrassing joke that newspaper has become!

[SDbison]

Just hope Bresciani doesn't end up regretting coming to Fargo.........seems some pro UND asses are trying to make him feel this way. He does more in a month than any recent UND President in the past 10 years. Bunch of damn sore losers at UND.

[THEsocalledfan]

just hope bresciani doesn't end up regretting coming to fargo.........seems some pro und asses are trying to make him feel this way. He does more in a month than any recent und president in the past 10 years. Bunch of damn sore losers at SBoHE.

fify.......

[MAKBison]

close to 400 signatures

[BFKasper14]

Just submitted it to the Overheard at NDSU page on Facebook. Hopefully the moderators let it post.


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[bisonbuddy]

port wakes up every morning wondering who's ass he has to wipe that day. Pathetic existence.

[AjaxTheMighty]

I like this petition, I signed it, but perhaps it should petitioned once again to dissolve the state board. I know this was on the ballot, but their weird power trip to get rid of Dr. Dean with no real reasons is proof they are out of control. I think it would be more effective in this capacity.

[Bison bison]

port wakes up every morning wondering who's ass he has to wipe that day. Pathetic existence.

I wipe my own ass, Sonny! I wipe my own ass!

[Bison"FANatic"]

I like this petition, I signed it, but perhaps it should petitioned once again to dissolve the state board. I know this was on the ballot, but their weird power trip to get rid of Dr. Dean with no real reasons is proof they are out of control. I think it would be more effective in this capacity.

That would put more power in the legislatures hands and the few that are behind the scenes trying to pull the strings of the SBOHE would be given more power. What needs to stop is the few on the SBOHE that are the lapdogs for the few anti education legislators. The interesting thing is there may be a few ideas that have merit but it gets lost in the no matter what NDSU does smack it down line of thinking. Criticism can be a good thing and drive organizations to get better but when that is all you throw out credibility is lost.

[runtheoption]

I know some are avoiding the forum, but you should click on this - http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4091597-letter-forum-conducts-witch-hunt-against-ndsu-president

Anyone that has clicked on it willing to copy/paste it?

Not going to Inforum.com was a little tough the first few days, as that was part of my morning routine for about 10 years. But after about a week, it has become a lot easier.

[aces1180]

Anyone that has clicked on it willing to copy/paste it?

Not going to Inforum.com was a little tough the first few days, as that was part of my morning routine for about 10 years. But after about a week, it has become a lot easier.

Same letter that was posted in this thread yesterday for suggestions...

[bri-dog]

Anyone that has clicked on it willing to copy/paste it?

Not going to Inforum.com was a little tough the first few days, as that was part of my morning routine for about 10 years. But after about a week, it has become a lot easier.

Post #622 of this thread, with a couple spelling errors corrected:

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?36862-A-new-attack-dog-on-Bresciani/page16

[Christopher Moen]

Tom Isern posted another beauty: https://www.facebook.com/notes/tom-isern/resignations/10153968113822893

I saw this courtesy of it being posted on NDSU Bison Football Fans Facebook page.

[Bison bison]

Tom Isern posted another beauty: https://www.facebook.com/notes/tom-isern/resignations/10153968113822893

I saw this courtesy of it being posted on NDSU Bison Football Fans Facebook page.


That post is vicious and I think that Tom has Marcil pegged as the author.

I also thought the piece was poorly written, but never stopped to think that it wasn't the editorial board who wrote it.

[BisonAccountant44]

Once again an amazing post by Dr. Isern.

The comment from the UND professor about the flagship designation was also great


If NDSU isn't a flagship, then I don't know what is. (Or you've been drinking from the same bottle that the state board shares!)

[THEsocalledfan]

Any chance FCC admits they screwed up?

[TransAmBison]

Portly should do the right thing and resign.

[StL Bison Fan]

Any chance FCC admits they screwed up?

:rofl:


Portly should do the right thing and resign.

:judges:
see, don't even need words!

[Son of a Bison]

That post is vicious and I think that Tom has Marcil pegged as the author.

I also thought the piece was poorly written, but never stopped to think that it wasn't the editorial board who wrote it.

Who is all on the Forum editorial board?

[JMB]

Portly should do the right thing and resign.

Rob is certainly circling the wagons a bit. The lying part seems to be emphasized less and less...

[Christopher Moen]

Portly should do the right thing and resign.

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1622326/rocky-iv-clap-o.gif

[aces1180]

Rob is certainly circling the wagons a bit. The lying part seems to be emphasized less and less...

Yep, he already has a blog defending himself, "the messenger"...

[Christopher Moen]

Yep, he already has a blog defending himself, "the messenger"...

More like the blob blogger screwing everything up.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNMtB1SaAgA

[Answer Guy]

Signed...hopefully petition makes a difference somehow...

How do petition drives usually work out in north Fargo?

[aces1180]

How do petition drives usually work out in north Fargo?

With slaps on the wrist and national championships?

[Bison"FANatic"]

Yep, he already has a blog defending himself, "the messenger"...

Well he sure likes to always refer back to it is all about football. What a crock.

I laugh when I read items over there and then the minions who follow. Heck one of the first to post a response to that article can't hold a job at Walmart, Sams Club, Costco and I do believe now Home Depot and others.

Really two peas in pod.

[JMB]

Yep, he already has a blog defending himself, "the messenger"...

I responded again... We will see if he responds to my posting. I was tempted to toss in the following thought...

"additionaly, there should be questions on why a State Representative is using his office and state resources to perform an open records request related to the media rights. As far as I know there was no question of fraud, or miss use of state resources, so why would a member of the Legislative branch try to interfere with the operation of one of the state's universities? If the Legislature wants to influence the university, pass a law, that is how the separation of powers is supposed to work."

Figured it would muddle things up.

[Bison 4 Life]

Yep, he already has a blog defending himself, "the messenger"...

The slanted, limited, one sided messenger who is disinterested in the full story.

[JMB]

The slanted, limited, one sided messenger who is disinterested in the full story.

By the way, he could be right... Bresciani could be lying to cover his ass. Then he needs to go.

[BisonTru]

15 away from 500.

https://www.change.org/p/north-dakota-state-board-of-higher-education-support-ndsu-president-dean-bresciani

[THEsocalledfan]

By the way, he could be right... Bresciani could be lying to cover his ass. Then he needs to go.

But his story is plausible and they never bothered to ask. If they truly wanted to "nail" him, they blundered in not asking right away and see if stories were consistent. As it is, it is a witch hunt with no desire for the truth.

[Bison 4 Life]

By the way, he could be right... Bresciani could be lying to cover his ass. Then he needs to go.

Well you seem strongly inclined to agree with him so I'm not terribly concerned there.

[El_Chapo]

This PETITION of support was story #3 on KVRR FOXTV TONIGHT....I wonder how....? ;)

[Green1]

But his story is plausible and they never bothered to ask. If they truly wanted to "nail" him, they blundered in not asking right away and see if stories were consistent. As it is, it is a witch hunt with no desire for the truth.


That's the rub isn't it. To do what your asking would require a journalist reporting facts instead of a blogger inventing the story. That would not serve the purposes of Forum Communications and their legislative partners.

[Bisonguy]

Portly should do the right thing and resign.

He should have done that after the incident with Bresciani's wife.


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[JMB]

Well you seem strongly inclined to agree with him so I'm not terribly concerned there.

You think so huh? I agree with the post directly above yours. The issue I have is we don't really know, but that didn't stop the Forum from running amok.

It's funny because on Rob's blog I am getting treated as a Bresciani apologist!

[MAKBison]

You think so huh? I agree with the post directly above yours. The issue I have is we don't really know, but that didn't stop the Forum from running amok.

It's funny because on Rob's blog I am getting treated as a Bresciani apologist!

well your doing a good job walking the edge on this so there is that

[JMB]

well your doing a good job walking the edge on this so there is that

In a nut shell I think NDSU screwed up with the initial media policy, and the Forum was not fair with the Editorial on Sunday. As for Bresciani I am leaning towards believing his interpretation of the events. Oh yeah, I still think it interesting very few are asking why a ND State Rep is performing an open records request on essentially a press release. Especially when there appears to be no accusation of any fraud or misuse of resources. (But I think all of us know why....)

[1998braves64]

In a nut shell I think NDSU screwed up with the initial media policy, and the Forum was not fair with the Editorial on Sunday. As for Bresciani I am leaning towards believing his interpretation of the events. Oh yeah, I still think it interesting very few are asking why a ND State Rep is performing an open records request on essentially a press release. Especially when there appears to be no accusation of any fraud or misuse of resources. (But I think all of us know why....)


Not only doing the open records request but then passing them on to a specific member of the media who by the way wants said emailer fired, to do whatever he pleases. It's a witch hunt 100%. No denying the whole purpose of it from doing the request to giving it to Port who has a dui from Minot, ND was to smear bresciani.

[BisonTru]

Via El Chapo, I didn't see it, but KVRR ran a story on the petition at both the 6 and 9 news.

[MAKBison]

In a nut shell I think NDSU screwed up with the initial media policy, and the Forum was not fair with the Editorial on Sunday. As for Bresciani I am leaning towards believing his interpretation of the events. Oh yeah, I still think it interesting very few are asking why a ND State Rep is performing an open records request on essentially a press release. Especially when there appears to be no accusation of any fraud or misuse of resources. (But I think all of us know why....)

I agree on rs, but 9f course I shared the email I sent him and his childish responses.

[Bison 4 Life]

This whole thing has been a cascade of shitty events. You take a total hack like Rob Port who is nothing more than an asshole with a laptop and give him the power of the largest daily newspaper in North Dakota. That then gets picked up by other outlets and then it's a "news story". Saw something in the Trib about it.

There's something about Journalism school that people don't understand. It's not just that they teach you what to write, they also teach you what NOT to write. Of course professional internet commenters like Rob Port don't understand the value there.

[MAKBison]

This whole thing has been a cascade of shitty events. You take a total hack like Rob Port who is nothing more than an asshole with a laptop and give him the power of the largest daily newspaper in North Dakota. That then gets picked up by other outlets and then it's a "news story". Saw something in the Trib about it.

There's something about Journalism school that people don't understand. It's not just that they teach you what to write, they also teach you what NOT to write. Of course professional internet commenters like Rob Port don't understand the value there.

Well to be fair Port did not finish college so he probable missed ethics

[JMB]

I agree on rs, but 9f course I shared the email I sent him and his childish responses.

I know you had picked up that question and ran it up the flag pole, and saw the responses. I have posted a couple of points over there as well, but stayed away from your line of thinking mainly because I wanted the focus to be around Rob's article and the Forum's editorial.

[JMB]

This whole thing has been a cascade of shitty events. You take a total hack like Rob Port who is nothing more than an asshole with a laptop and give him the power of the largest daily newspaper in North Dakota. That then gets picked up by other outlets and then it's a "news story". Saw something in the Trib about it.

There's something about Journalism school that people don't understand. It's not just that they teach you what to write, they also teach you what NOT to write. Of course professional internet commenters like Rob Port don't understand the value there.

By the way the truly unfair part is the timing. Since the Forum was out first, everything that D.B. puts out now looks like he is doing damage control. If it was done correctly his response should have been put out at the same time.

[wtffootballfan]

537 have signed now.

[BlueBisonRock]

By the way, he could be right... Bresciani could be lying to cover his ass. Then he needs to go.

Probability? Stated following a decimal point and with how many zeros.

BTW, I am extremely po'ed with the lack of an effective communication plan and rollout plan. With any form of planning, this issue would be non-existent.

[BlueBisonRock]

Well to be fair Port did not finish college so he probable missed ethics

He missed a whole lot more than that having been a student for one or less years in 1999-2000 (per his linkedin page).

[Sharptail]

Question raised: What's up with a state rep doing open records requests for a blogger? A legislator can make requests via legislative counsel. Documents are then delivered speedily and at no cost. Anyone else but a legislator has to pay reasonable costs of retrieval and copying. Doing such favors, at public expense, is an abuse of legislative privilege. Should be dealt with by house leadership. Which may be the problem.

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[1998braves64]

Question raised: What's up with a state rep doing open records requests for a blogger? A legislator can make requests via legislative counsel. Documents are then delivered speedily and at no cost. Anyone else but a legislator has to pay reasonable costs of retrieval and copying. Doing such favors, at public expense, is an abuse of legislative privilege. Should be dealt with by house leadership. Which may be the problem.

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If you get specific enough usually should be free, it's when they get to big they will start to cost. Obviously legislators have the ability to pass these costs on to the tax payers like you said. Guessing these searches didn't take long as it was recent and a fairly limited time period.

[JMB]

If you get specific enough usually should be free, it's when they get to big they will start to cost. Obviously legislators have the ability to pass these costs on to the tax payers like you said. Guessing these searches didn't take long as it was recent and a fairly limited time period.

I think the question of "Why?" is worthwhile exploring however.

[PattyBison]

I think the question of "Why?" is worthwhile exploring however.

I'm guessing you are just playing devil's advocate and have for the whole time, but I will play once again. He pulled them to see if he lied. What he lied about was of no concern. At least that would be his justification if he was forced to justify.

[THEsocalledfan]

Okay, please give me the summary of any impact this petition is making in the cold white north:

1. Stories on KVRR at 6 and 9

Anything else? And did KVRR ask the Forum to comment on why they ran Portly Blob's story without giving the President a chance share his side of the story?

Further, someone needs to get KVLY to run with this. They love sensational stuff, and what a chance to stick it to a competitor. It make me smile thinking about the Forum saying "no comment" to hard questions that are laid out.

[MAKBison]

I'm guessing you are just playing devil's advocate and have for the whole time, but I will play once again. He pulled them to see if he lied. What he lied about was of no concern. At least that would be his justification if he was forced to justify.
I assume we are talking about Rosco here................

Ok, but why did he give the emails to Port. It seems to me a reputably legislature might pull someones email's so they could discern if they lied. Ok that seems reasonable. But what RS did after is not reasonable or in my mind ethical. One would think if RS found deceit, he would then take action through the legislation means available to him as a legislature. However, that is not what RS did. Instead, RS looked to see of DB lied and instead of taking action through the legislative process he sent the emails to a ANTI NDSU blogger so he could dig through them and use them to substantiate the blobbers agenda. I assume this action was done because there was nothing in the emails to act on.

[abc123]

Okay, please give me the summary of any impact this petition is making in the cold white north:

1. Stories on KVRR at 6 and 9

Anything else? And did KVRR ask the Forum to comment on why the ran Portly Blob's story without giving the President a chance share his side of the story?

Further, someone needs to get KVLY to run with this. They love sensational stuff, and what a chance to stick it to a competitor. It make me smile thinking about the Forum saying "no comment" to hard questions that are laid out.

He did give him a chance (http://www.inforum.com/opinion/columnists/4088887-port-text-messages-show-bresciani-initially-supported-restrictive-media) to share his side of the story and his office declined comment, referring them to one of press releases. He had has chance and declined to take the offer.


Asked Friday night for comment from Bresciani on whether the texts show he initially supported the rules, NDSU spokeswoman Sadie Rudolph provided this statement:

“If you refer back to the statement we released on Tuesday, it does indicate that President Bresciani was disappointed when he learned the facts surrounding the issue. His opinion did evolve and so our statement from Tuesday does address your question.”

[El_Chapo]

Okay, please give me the summary of any impact this petition is making in the cold white north:

1. Stories on KVRR at 6 and 9

Anything else? And did KVRR ask the Forum to comment on why the ran Portly Blob's story without giving the President a chance share his side of the story?

Further, someone needs to get KVLY to run with this. They love sensational stuff, and what a chance to stick it to a competitor. It make me smile thinking about the Forum saying "no comment" to hard questions that are laid out.

KVRR had a 60 second report on the Petition to Support Dean Bresciani and Read the line on the Petition page from TIM P ? (the author) about it being a Witch Hunt by Forum Communications

I LOL'd.

[EndZoneQB]

Okay, please give me the summary of any impact this petition is making in the cold white north:

1. Stories on KVRR at 6 and 9

Anything else? And did KVRR ask the Forum to comment on why they ran Portly Blob's story without giving the President a chance share his side of the story?

Further, someone needs to get KVLY to run with this. They love sensational stuff, and what a chance to stick it to a competitor. It make me smile thinking about the Forum saying "no comment" to hard questions that are laid out.

I posted on VNL's Facebook asking for them to blow the whistle on this whole thing.

[JMB]

I'm guessing you are just playing devil's advocate and have for the whole time, but I will play once again. He pulled them to see if he lied. What he lied about was of no concern. At least that would be his justification if he was forced to justify.

Not really Devil's advocate, but more to MAKBison's point. Should a legislator be using that power for that purpose. I am not sure that level of micromanagement (over a department that really isn't even in that branch of government) is healthy for the government. He was obviously looking for a "Gotcha" moment, but I am not sure the level of this warrants a literal legislative investigation.

[StL Bison Fan]

I assume we are talking about Rosco here................

Ok, but why did he give the emails to Port. It seems to me a reputably legislature might pull someones email's so they could discern if they lied. Ok that seems reasonable. But what RS did after is not reasonable or in my mind ethical. One would think if RS found deceit, he would then take action through the legislation means available to him as a legislature. However, that is not what RS did. Instead, RS looked to see of DB lied and instead of taking action through the legislative process he sent the emails to a ANTI NDSU blogger so he could dig through them and use them to substantiate the blobbers agenda. I assume this action was done because there was nothing in the emails to act on.
Look at those two. They were sitting at DQ and well, that's all you need to know.

[BisonAccountant44]

I'm not gonna lie. The fact that this thing isn't even to 600 yet after 2+ days and running on the news is a little disconcerting. That's telling me there are way more people who don't care/aren't paying attention than even I thought. I thought this would easily be over a couple k by now.

[Bison 4 Life]

I'm not gonna lie. The fact that this thing isn't even to 600 yet after 2+ days and running on the news is a little disconcerting. That's telling me there are way more people who don't care/aren't paying attention than even I thought. I thought this would easily be over a couple k by now.

A lot of people don't really care about this kind of thing. I would say it's probably bounced around the BV crowd a little bit but hasn't really been opened to the general public. Of course having the paper of record in Fargo and ND wholeheartedly against it is a factor.

[PattyBison]

I assume we are talking about Rosco here................

Ok, but why did he give the emails to Port. It seems to me a reputably legislature might pull someones email's so they could discern if they lied. Ok that seems reasonable. But what RS did after is not reasonable or in my mind ethical. One would think if RS found deceit, he would then take action through the legislation means available to him as a legislature. However, that is not what RS did. Instead, RS looked to see of DB lied and instead of taking action through the legislative process he sent the emails to a ANTI NDSU blogger so he could dig through them and use them to substantiate the blobbers agenda. I assume this action was done because there was nothing in the emails to act on.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending the actions, just saying what the response would be. JMB seems to like the "isn't this a bigger story" arguments. Just like when he tried to make it a freedom of speech issue.

[MAKBison]

I'm not gonna lie. The fact that this thing isn't even to 600 yet after 2+ days and running on the news is a little disconcerting. That's telling me there are way more people who don't care/aren't paying attention than even I thought. I thought this would easily be over a couple k by now.

two days in the summer with many things going on....should not be a surprise IMO

[THEsocalledfan]

He did give him a chance (http://www.inforum.com/opinion/columnists/4088887-port-text-messages-show-bresciani-initially-supported-restrictive-media) to share his side of the story and his office declined comment, referring them to one of press releases. He had has chance and declined to take the offer.

So, Portly Blob runs a story where he is clearly leading the reader to the conclusion he wants. Further, the guy is not a professional journalist with no formal training, so you have no idea how he portrayed the information to NDSU. Then, the article causes a sensation; and the editorial board immediately calls for his head. Don't you think after think after the article another chance should have been given before asking for his head on a platter? Particularly in light of what we know now that is a very plausible explanation? Which even explains why the PR office directed him to the previous statement?

It all smells so bad, if you can't see that, you are blind.

[oldmantutters]

I'm not gonna lie. The fact that this thing isn't even to 600 yet after 2+ days and running on the news is a little disconcerting. That's telling me there are way more people who don't care/aren't paying attention than even I thought. I thought this would easily be over a couple k by now.

I've seen it more on Facebook today so we will see if today is the springboard day.

[Bison bison]

My question is why is Bill Marcil Jr. so pissed with Bresciani. Did he not invite him to his birthday party?

[El_Chapo]

UND Grads at Forum CC upper management (GM is a UNI Grad!)

Bill Marcil Jr COO Publisher.
Lloyd Case president and chief executive officer.
Aaron Becher General Manager UNI (Northern Iowa!)
Mark Hayes IT Director UND
Chris Welle Inforum.com manager (HATES NDSU- used to delete pro ndsu comments on thier comment section back in the day)

Mike Marcil (other brother, HUGE UND grad & fan)

[Bison 4 Life]

My question is why is Bill Marcil Jr. so pissed with Bresciani. Did he not invite him to his birthday party?

It's almost pathological. Every Forum employee and entity is on Twitter pumping Port's blog posts.

[El_Chapo]

It's almost pathological. Every Forum employee and entity is on Twitter pumping Port's blog posts.

Dave Roepke had 4 straight ANti Bresciani twitter posts. its pathetic.

Gary Emineth NDGOP leader had them too with hasthag #FireBresciani

PATHETIC!

[Bison"FANatic"]

So I flipped over to 970 for a bit this AM about 8:20 and the radio guy I don't know who it was was going off about the restrictions. Then he says that NDSU has had the restrictions in place but they never followed the rules before and they were mad they were going to start following them now.


The thing is I had heard the same thing and the media partners that won the bids now wanted them enforced. You see Dom and Jeff never thought the rules applied to them before and they flat out went around some of the NDSU higher ups and went right to the coaches and such for interviews. You want to talk about pissing off some of your media partners that was one that was really not making them happy and they wanted NDSU to enforce some rules. They paid for it and they now want it and they should get it. FCC can say it was not retaliation but anyone with half a half a brain and knowing how they flaunted the rules in the past knows better. Dom and Jeff can try and come off looking clean and saying they new nothing about it but their own person this AM said that the rules were in place but there were not consequences if they were not followed. The thing is other outlets were following the rules and it pissed them off when Dom and Jeff didn't and they let NDSU know especially when they were paying for the rights to be the first to the product.

So you see FCC knows that there will probably be old rules that will now be enforced and that does not make them happy. The thing is our coaches should not be put in the middle of it and if you want to talk to or want a pregame bit or post game bit with them beyond the press conference you need to go through NDSU and set it up and not right to the coach. KVLY, and 1660 paid for that access and they should get it.

[Christopher Moen]

He did give him a chance (http://www.inforum.com/opinion/columnists/4088887-port-text-messages-show-bresciani-initially-supported-restrictive-media) to share his side of the story and his office declined comment, referring them to one of press releases. He had has chance and declined to take the offer.

Port is not a journalist, nor does he have any higher education degree to my knowledge. He's just a dude that likes voice his (and his handlers) opinions regardless of the all the facts on his blog. Why would anyone in Dean's esteemed position even acknowledge him? It's a no-win situation for Bresciani.

[abc123]

Port is not a journalist, nor does he have any higher education degree to my knowledge. He's just a dude that likes voice his (and his handlers) opinions regardless of the all the facts on his blog. Why would anyone in Dean's esteemed position even acknowledge him? It's a no-win situation for Bresciani.
I don't think he's ever claimed to be anything more than a blogger nor has he claimed have a higher education degree, which isn't a requirement or necessity for many things in life so it seems to be an odd qualifier. TSCF and others have cried foul saying that Pres B didn't have a chance to defend himself, which I was pointing out was not true. He was contacted for comment and for whatever reason, whether he had nothing to say or didn't feel it was worth his time, he passed on his chance. I do agree that making a comment likely wouldn't have done much, as it seems every time he sends out an e-mail, he just ends up having to clarify it later, but the chance to make a comment was offered to him.

[MAKBison]

I don't think he's ever claimed to be anything more than a blogger nor has he claimed have a higher education degree, which isn't a requirement or necessity for many things in life so it seems to be an odd qualifier. TSCF and others have cried foul saying that Pres B didn't have a chance to defend himself, which I was pointing out was not true. He was contacted for comment and for whatever reason, whether he had nothing to say or didn't feel it was worth his time, he passed on his chance. I do agree that making a comment likely wouldn't have done much, as it seems every time he sends out an e-mail, he just ends up having to clarify it later, but the chance to make a comment was offered to him.

You seem to be confused on the timeline. There is a difference in asking one for a comment about his position on the policy and then allowing him to speak after you call for him to resign. Not that DB should say anything to FCC in either case....he should not!

[Christopher Moen]

I don't think he's ever claimed to be anything more than a blogger nor has he claimed have a higher education degree, which isn't a requirement or necessity for many things in life so it seems to be an odd qualifier. TSCF and others have cried foul saying that Pres B didn't have a chance to defend himself, which I was pointing out was not true. He was contacted for comment and for whatever reason, whether he had nothing to say or didn't feel it was worth his time, he passed on his chance. I do agree that making a comment likely wouldn't have done much, as it seems every time he sends out an e-mail, he just ends up having to clarify it later, but the chance to make a comment was offered to him.

Rob got the same response if you, me or any on this board who isn't a journalist. University Presidents have too much on their hands already to be answering questions or requests from the general public. That's life, and Rob needs to realize that instead of trying to imply that Dean is avoiding him.

[wtffootballfan]

I'm not gonna lie. The fact that this thing isn't even to 600 yet after 2+ days and running on the news is a little disconcerting. That's telling me there are way more people who don't care/aren't paying attention than even I thought. I thought this would easily be over a couple k by now.

I've seen comments on Facebook that this is no big deal. People aren't concerned at all. They say there is no way Dean will be fired, and it will all blow over.

[bisonaudit]

I've seen comments on Facebook that this is no big deal. People aren't concerned at all. They say there is no way Dean will be fired, and it will all blow over.

It's not about him getting fired or resigning over this specific thing. It's another non-troversy being added to the excuses for not renewing the contract of the most effective leader of the most effective institution in the state's system of higher education.

[Bison 4 Life]

I don't think he's ever claimed to be anything more than a blogger nor has he claimed have a higher education degree, which isn't a requirement or necessity for many things in life so it seems to be an odd qualifier. TSCF and others have cried foul saying that Pres B didn't have a chance to defend himself, which I was pointing out was not true. He was contacted for comment and for whatever reason, whether he had nothing to say or didn't feel it was worth his time, he passed on his chance. I do agree that making a comment likely wouldn't have done much, as it seems every time he sends out an e-mail, he just ends up having to clarify it later, but the chance to make a comment was offered to him.

When you're going to hoot and holler about higher education, it would help if you actually spent some time in it. Furthermore, as I have said before, Port is basically a glorified internet commenter who has now been given the power of the press, one he absolutely has abused.

[MAKBison]

When you're going to hoot and holler about higher education, it would help if you actually spent some time in it. Furthermore, as I have said before, Port is basically a glorified internet commenter who has now been given the power of the press, one he absolutely has abused.

and or at least take the time to understand it and its issues.

[abc123]

Rob got the same response if you, me or any on this board who isn't a journalist. University Presidents have too much on their hands already to be answering questions or requests from the general public. That's life, and Rob needs to realize that instead of trying to imply that Dean is avoiding him.
I don't think Rob was complaining, it was those supporting Bresciani saying he didn't have a chance to defend himself before things went to press, when that is untrue as shown by the statement issued by Pres B's office. And while you or I may not be a big fan of Port or what he does, to try to claim his request is the same as the general public is the exact kind of attitude that makes an issue like this worse. Port may not be a journalist (again, he's never claimed to be) but he has multiple platforms to put his work out there and whether you agree with it or not, there are a lot of people listen to and read what he says and writes. Pretending they don't and then trying to downplay down play him as no different than the general public is pretty foolhardy.

[Bison bison]

The problem, abc, is that NDSU's press release didn't fit Port's narrative which made him a liar in Port's book. And because the Forum hired him and doesn't have a f#cking clue on how to run a newspaper, they put his "story" on the frontpage of what used to be a newspaper.

Why the f#ck would anyone have a conversation with him or anyone else at Forum Communications in the future?

Port's behavior, which is ok in the blogosphere, is not in what is left of traditional media. Hiring him was crazy enough, but by not having a firewall between Port's editorials and the frontpage has forever damaged the Forum's reputation.

[Christopher Moen]

I don't think Rob was complaining, it was those supporting Bresciani saying he didn't have a chance to defend himself before things went to press, when that is untrue as shown by the statement issued by Pres B's office. And while you or I may not be a big fan of Port or what he does, to try to claim his request is the same as the general public is the exact kind of attitude that makes an issue like this worse. Port may not be a journalist (again, he's never claimed to be) but he has multiple platforms to put his work out there and whether you agree with it or not, there are a lot of people listen to and read what he says and writes. Pretending they don't and then trying to downplay down play him as no different than the general public is pretty foolhardy.

Gosh dang it, Darrell, there's a big difference between complaining and implying. Rob implied that by Dean not answering him, he was hiding from him. Nobody needs to answer to Rob, especially when he has a history of twisting the truth to fits his agenda - an agenda only idiots would listen to.

[abc123]

Gosh dang it, Darrell, there's a big difference between complaining and implying. Rob implied that by Dean not answering him, he was hiding from him. Nobody needs to answer to Rob, especially when he has a history of twisting the truth to fits his agenda - an agenda only idiots would listen to.
You keep skipping the part where people supporting Bresciani were making the accusation that he didn't have the chance to respond. That is untrue and was my original point. Whether he felt that there was no need to or not makes no difference, the opportunity was given and he declined so the accusation is completely off base. There are plenty of other things to take up with the issue, that is not one of them.

[56BISON73]

You keep skipping the part where people supporting Bresciani were making the accusation that he didn't have the chance to respond. That is untrue and was my original point. Whether he felt that there was no need to or not makes no difference, the opportunity was given and he declined so the accusation is completely off base. There are plenty of other things to take up with the issue, that is not one of them.

Heres a question. Was the request for a DB comment when he was gone attending a funeral? Because he was unavailable when the crap hit the fan.

[Christopher Moen]

You keep skipping the part where people supporting Bresciani were making the accusation that he didn't have the chance to respond. That is untrue and was my original point. Whether he felt that there was no need to or not makes no difference, the opportunity was given and he declined so the accusation is completely off base. There are plenty of other things to take up with the issue, that is not one of them.

I'm pretty sure the part where I explained that Dean didn't have to addressed Port covered that.

[Trumpster]

You keep skipping the part where people supporting Bresciani were making the accusation that he didn't have the chance to respond. That is untrue and was my original point. Whether he felt that there was no need to or not makes no difference, the opportunity was given and he declined so the accusation is completely off base. There are plenty of other things to take up with the issue, that is not one of them.

I feel like if Bresciani or his office knew he was going to be called out as a liar as such they would have likely given some sort of response refuting the narrative.
Any how do we know that Mr. DUI isn't lying? Doesn't smell right to me, I think I'll just go and call him a liar right now, yeah, he's a dishonest person and a liar.

edit: just fyi for people, I like the NDB2 stance on sarcasm so you'll need to go without the purple to determine what is sarcastic and what isn't.

[Bison bison]

Being called a liar by an uneducated, unaccountable blogger or by the largest "newspaper" in the state?

There used to be a difference.

[Bison bison]

edit: just fyi for people, I like the NDB2 stance on sarcasm so you'll need to go without the purple to determine what is sarcastic and what isn't.

whatever that means. i think it's pretty obvious that my stance on sarcasm is missionary, although i do like congress of the cow occasionally.

[Bison bison]

Who is all on the Forum editorial board?

Traditionally it was the editorial editor and editorialists.

But given the clusterf#ck over on 101 5th Street, my guess is it's Marcil Jr. and a bag of peanuts.

[THEsocalledfan]

I don't think he's ever claimed to be anything more than a blogger nor has he claimed have a higher education degree, which isn't a requirement or necessity for many things in life so it seems to be an odd qualifier. TSCF and others have cried foul saying that Pres B didn't have a chance to defend himself, which I was pointing out was not true. He was contacted for comment and for whatever reason, whether he had nothing to say or didn't feel it was worth his time, he passed on his chance. I do agree that making a comment likely wouldn't have done much, as it seems every time he sends out an e-mail, he just ends up having to clarify it later, but the chance to make a comment was offered to him.

ABC, please think about this a minute. You really think if NDSU/DB knew what Portly Blob was going to print, on the FRONT PAGE OF THE FORUM, they would just point to the statement? Seriously?

I'll let you think about that a minute. (Please try.) The whole thing smells worse than Grand Forks.

[Bison bison]

I'll let you think about that a minute. (Please try.)

insert video of my three-year-old daughter pretending to be electrocuted

[StL Bison Fan]

Traditionally it was the editorial editor and editorialists.

But given the clusterf#ck over on 101 5th Street, my guess is it's Marcil Jr. and a bag of peanuts.

I would like to see a photo illustration of those meetings

[Christopher Moen]

I would like to see a photo illustration of those meetings

Will this work since Port claims to be a Republican?

http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/116500/Elephant-Giving-His-Friend-a-Peanut-Bag--116514.jpg

[BlueBisonRock]

Will this work since Port claims to be a Republican?



That scenario is similar to lakes. They won't have him.

[wtffootballfan]

http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2016/aug/12/independent-3rd-party-to-investigate-ndsu-president/

[56BISON73]

http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2016/aug/12/independent-3rd-party-to-investigate-ndsu-president/

There are just covering there asses and hope it comes out the way they want so they can justify canning DB.

But I have a feeling that regardless of the outcome they will now also use this as an excuse to say this has been a major distraction blah blah blah which now makes him a less effective leader an his position is now untenable.

[Trumpster]

http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2016/aug/12/independent-3rd-party-to-investigate-ndsu-president/

I think that it's ridiculous that they feel the need to do this to begin with. If his "involvement with and communications about the NDSU athletic department media guidelines violated board policy." What kind of BS is that?

[56BISON73]

I think that it's ridiculous that they feel the need to do this to begin with. If his "involvement with and communications about the NDSU athletic department media guidelines violated board policy." What kind of BS is that?

I was wondering that myself.

[thebootfitter]

http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2016/aug/12/independent-3rd-party-to-investigate-ndsu-president/
I'm not even clear what the issue really is. (Is there really an issue?)

Either way, from a somewhat outsider perspective, this all seems absurd. Tell me if I'm off base anywhere in my simple understanding of the issue???

"NDSU Athletics missteps in how they handled some announcement about their media policy that made some people really upset. Then they retract their announcement to ease the PR nightmare. An uneducated blogger with an agenda gets an editorial printed on the front page of the Forum that questions Bresciani's integrity, without any real basis for the accusation. Because it is on the front page, it gets picked up by other media outlets. Now, because "it is a national story," the State Board of Higher Education feels they need to waste tax payer money to investigate a baseless accusation?"

[Bison 4 Life]

This all seems so petty, it should be beneath them.

[oldmantutters]

I'm not even clear what the issue really is. (Is there really an issue?)

Either way, from a somewhat outsider perspective, this all seems absurd. Tell me if I'm off base anywhere in my simple understanding of the issue???

"NDSU Athletics missteps in how they handled some announcement about their media policy that made some people really upset. Then they retract their announcement to ease the PR nightmare. An uneducated blogger with an agenda gets an editorial printed on the front page of the Forum that questions Bresciani's integrity, without any real basis for the accusation. Because it is on the front page, it gets picked up by other media outlets. Now, because "it is a national story," the State Board of Higher Education feels they need to waste tax payer money to investigate a baseless accusation?"

It seems to me that you have summed everything up pretty nicely. Hopefully this independent investigation brings EVERYTHING to light. FCC's bid, the communications between RS and RP, and how much of this the SBoHE knew about everything that was going on.

[MAKBison]

http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2016/aug/12/independent-3rd-party-to-investigate-ndsu-president/

This is about as ridiculous as it gets. It does show just how much power the FCC has and their willingness to use it against those who anger them....Dangerous and scary!

I am more concerned with our elected officials working hand in hand with an “attack dog” local blogger. Why is Rep Roscoe Streyle feeding Rob Port anyone’s emails. Seems to me if Rep Roscoe Streyle had an issue with this, he should be using the official processes afforded to him as a state representative verses underhanded backroom tactics. Maybe Rep. Roscoe Streyle believes Rob Port's blog is an acceptable conduit to communicate his thoughts? I doubt it! It is more likely that the representative just wanted to keep his hands clean while slinging mud. In the end it does not matter, Rep. Roscoe Streyle's actions are HIGHLY problematic and unprofessional.

I for one do not support Rep. Roscoe Streyle's style of politics and I am betting (regardless of the issue) most North Dakotan citizens do not either. Now because of the negative perception surrounding this issue which was caused by Rep Roscoe Streyle and his willigness to use the pigs to push his agenda, The ND tax payers are forced to pay for a 3rd party independent review. What a crock…. Rep Roscoe Streyle is the one that blurred the line between government officials and bomb throwers, he should resign from the education committee and/or personally pay for this 3rd party review!

The FCC is to blame here is well. Why is Rob Port’s editorial paced on the front page of a Newspaper? Have times changed, I thought, the front page of newspapers was reserved for hard news stories, not editorials. Not only did the FCC sensationalize an opinion piece, they made Rob Port out as some kind of legit journalist. Rob Port is a blogging smear master with an agenda which, as a student, is rumored to either have dropped out of or was forced out of NDSU. One might say he has an ax to grind. In any case, he is definitely biased.

Speaking of having an ax to grind. The FCC is a media outlet that was outbid and when NDSU decided it would no longer subsidize its sports coverage got their feelings hurt. WOW, how ironic/suspicious that it would on this very issue, at this very time decide to raise Rob Port's platform from basement blogger to investigative journalist. I guess it served their purposes. FCC your message was heard loud and clear by ALL (legislators businesses and competing media alike) mess with the bull get the horns! Again, WOW!

A little more about Mr Port. Less we forgot Rob Port’s attack on Dr. DB’s wife. Folks, Dr. DB is not married. It is not hard to see a blatant pattern of general disregard for the truth. Port has an agenda, Truth be damned! All that seems to matter to Port is that his stories cast a shadow over NDSU, Fargo and or Cass County. I mean come on folks, Rob Port is the same “journalist” who called out the Cass County Sheriff for indicating he was angry that LE officers are being targeted and killed. Turns out Rob Port was completely wrong and the Sheriff was right. How many Police officers have been shot in cold blood this year. Nope, Rob Port deemed the Sheriff's comments as dangerous and essentially called for the Sheriffs head....The truth be damned! Despite the community being general against his comments, did Rob Port stop there? Not even close! Instead he doubled down and went on the local radio stations spewing his stupidity. Again, Port had no clue what he was talking about. Truth be damned!

If you really want to see what kind of fool Rob Port is look no further then national story he created about the administration placing socialist themed books, in the White-house. Turns out these things had been displayed for the past 40+ years. Think about that for a second, how many folks, over the past 40 something years have been through the halls of the White house....Gotta be hundreds of thousands, if not millions! Out of all those people, Port is the only one to A) Make a story out of nothing and B) get the story wrong. If that alone does not cause you to questions his motives and judgment, well just ask the good folks of the Turtle Mountain Reservation, They well tell you. WOW!!!! Did they really ban him form every stepping foot on the Reservation? ....google it!

[Bison bison]

"NDSU Athletics missteps in how they handled some announcement about their media policy that made some people really upset. Then they retract their announcement to ease the PR nightmare. An uneducated blogger with an agenda gets an editorial printed on the front page of the Forum that questions Bresciani's integrity, without any real basis for the accusation. Because it is on the front page, it gets picked up by other media outlets. Now, because "it is a national story," the State Board of Higher Education feels they need to waste tax payer money to investigate a baseless accusation?"

This will be the Executive Summary. The only change I can see is if the independent group is from out state in which case the last sentence will be "What the hell is wrong with you people?"

[tony]

Tom Isern posted another beauty: https://www.facebook.com/notes/tom-isern/resignations/10153968113822893

I saw this courtesy of it being posted on NDSU Bison Football Fans Facebook page.

That was awesome.

IMO, Marcil should wear a hat. Then he'd look like a penis wearing a hat. Except smaller.

[EightyfourBison]

The FCC is to blame here is well. Why is Rob Port’s editorial paced on the front page of Newspaper? Have times changed, I thought, the front page of newspapers was reserved for hard news stories, not editorials. Not only did the FCC sensationalize an opinion peace, they made Rob Port out as some kind of legit journalist. Rob Port is a blogger with an agenda which is rumored as a student, to have either dropped out of or was forced out of NDSU...one might say he has an ax to grind. In any case he is definitely bias. Speaking of having an ax to grind, the FCC is is a media outlet that was outbid and got its feelings hurt when NDSU decided it would no longer subsidize its sports coverage. WOW how ironic/suspicious that it would on this very issue, at this very time decide to raise Rob Port's platform from basement blogger to investigative journalist and put him on the front page. WOW!



Don't tabloids often do this?

[StL Bison Fan]

Don't tabloids often do this?
yes. Right next to "i was abducted by aliens" and 'I saw Elvis at KMart'

[Christopher Moen]

I am more concerned with our elected officials working in hand in hand with an “attack dog” local blogger. Why is Rep Roscoe Streyle feeding Rob Port anyone’s emails. Seems to me if Rep Roscoe Streyle had an issue with this, he should be using his official channels as a state representative verses underhanded backroom tactics. Maybe Rep. Roscoe Streyle believes Rob Port is an official channel, but I for one do not support that type of politics and I am betting (regardless of the issue) most North Dakotan’s do not either. Now because of the negative perception surrounding this issue, ND tax payers are forced to pay for a 3rd party independent review. What a crock…. Rep Roscoe Streyle should pay for this as he is the one that blurred the line between government officials and boom throwers!

The FCC is to blame here is well. Why is Rob Port’s editorial paced on the front page of a Newspaper? Have times changed, I thought, the front page of newspapers was reserved for hard news stories, not editorials. Not only did the FCC sensationalize an opinion piece , they made Rob Port out as some kind of legit journalist. Rob Port is a blogger with an agenda which, BTW is rumored to as a student to either have dropped out of or was forced out of NDSU. One might say he has an ax to grind. In any case, he is definitely biased. Speaking of having an ax to grind. The FCC is is a media outlet that was outbid and when NDSU decided it would no longer subsidize its sports coverage got their feelings hurt. WOW, how ironic/suspicious that it would on this very issue, at this very time decide to raise Rob Port's platform from basement blogger to investigative journalist and put him on the front page. I guess it served their purposes. FCC your message was heard loud and clear by ALL (legislators businesses alike) mess with the bull get the horns! Again, WOW!

A little more about Mr Port. Less we forgot Rob Port’s attack on Dr. DB’s wife. Folks, Dr. DB is not married. Do you see the blatant disregard for the truth. Port has an agenda, Truth be damned! All that matters to Port is if his story places a negative shadow on NDSU, Fargo and or Cass County. I mean Come on folks, Rob Port is the same “journalist” who called out the Cass County Sheriff for indicating he was angry that LE officers are being targeted and killed. Turns out Rob Port was completely wrong and the Sheriff was right. How many Police officers have been shot in cold blood this year. Nope the Sheriff who was answering a questions about how he felt was deemed dangerous by Rob Port. The truth be damned! That did not stop Port from going on the local radio stations ans spewing his stupidity. Again, Port had no clue what he was talking about. Truth be damned!

If you really want to see what kind of fool Rob Port is look no further then national story he created about the administration placing socialist themed books, ornaments etc. in the White-house. Turns out these things had been displayed for the past 40 years. Think about that for a second, how many folks, over the past 40 something years have been through the halls of the White house....Gotta be hundreds of thousands, if not millions! Out of all those people, Port is the only one to A) Make a story out of nothing and B) get the story wrong. If that alone does not cause you to questions his motives and judgment, well...........

"Truth be damned!" - isn't that what got him banned from the Turtle Mountain Reservation? Perhaps Bresciani's wife can give us an insight on how Port understands truth or even journalistic integrity for that matter.

[JMB]

This all seems so petty, it should be beneath them.

Or it might be Bresciani's life line. Port isn't going to back down. The Forum isn't likely to back down. To a layman, everything Dean sends out seems to be an effort to react to Port. If an independent investigation says "There is nothing to see here." It really helps President Bresciani.

Or more than likely they are looking for justification to push him out the door.

[Bison 4 Life]

Or it might be Bresciani's life line. Port isn't going to back down. The Forum isn't likely to back down. To a layman, everything Dean sends out seems to be an effort to react to Port. If an independent investigation says "There is nothing to see here." It really helps President Bresciani.

Or more than likely they are looking for justification to push him out the door.

I'm talking about FCC's effort here.

[MAKBison]

"Truth be damned!" - isn't that what got him banned from the Turtle Mountain Reservation? Perhaps Bresciani's wife can give us an insight on how Port understands truth or even journalistic integrity for that matter.

Turtle Mountain Reservation What is this banning you speak of?

[JMB]

I'm talking about FCC's effort here.

Ah... Sorry the posts all ran together for me there.

[Christopher Moen]

Turtle Mountain Reservation What is this banning you speak of?

Information is easy to find about it on that inter-web thingy, but this site kind of gives you an idea how pissed off the people of Turtle Mountain Reservation were in regards to Port.

[MAKBison]

Information is easy to find about it on that inter-web thingy, but this site kind of gives you an idea how pissed off the people of Turtle Mountain Reservation were in regards to Port.

I amended my Post

[EightyfourBison]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/shortstack/2010/02/socialist_books_in_the_white_h.html

An article about Port going to Washington. Lifted from another thread here.

[StL Bison Fan]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/shortstack/2010/02/socialist_books_in_the_white_h.html

An article about Port going to Washington. Lifted from another thread here.
Read the comments. Some things just last forever:



"Rob Port should be ashamed, then crawl back under his tiny rock."
I doubt his rock is tiny. I know Rob Port.
Chances are pretty high that he needed to purchase two plane tickets to D.C. from Fargo, ND.
Posted by: wpjunk | February 22, 2010 5:09 PM


"Rob Port, an idiot in a half shell."
Wrong. Rob Port needs several shells in which to be an idiot.
Get your facts straight.
Posted by: wpjunk | February 22, 2010 5:11 PM

And if you google:
http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2007/05/chippewa-insulted-by-banned-author.html

[Christopher Moen]

Read the comments. Some things just last forever:



"Rob Port should be ashamed, then crawl back under his tiny rock."
I doubt his rock is tiny. I know Rob Port.
Chances are pretty high that he needed to purchase two plane tickets to D.C. from Fargo, ND.
Posted by: wpjunk | February 22, 2010 5:09 PM


"Rob Port, an idiot in a half shell."
Wrong. Rob Port needs several shells in which to be an idiot.
Get your facts straight.
Posted by: wpjunk | February 22, 2010 5:11 PM

And if you google:
http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2007/05/chippewa-insulted-by-banned-author.html

Speaking as an independent conservative, Rob Port reminds me a lot of so-called conservatives who have a public voice (i.e. Rush Limbaugh) that I cannot stand to listen to because they give us a bad name. They're nothing but a bunch a blabbermouths without substance of value that found people to actually listen to them and make a living off them. Since they have people listening to them and they have nothing of importance to say, they keep pounding the same rhetoric every day that doesn't solve an issue or even address it coherently.

[JMB]

I didn't see this any where. McFeely sat down with Bresciani for an interview.
http://www.inforum.com/news/4093505-mcfeely-exclusive-bresciani-welcomes-investigation-says-he-wont-resign

[Rock]

I didn't see this any where. McFeely sat down with Bresciani for an interview.
http://www.inforum.com/news/4093505-mcfeely-exclusive-bresciani-welcomes-investigation-says-he-wont-resign

Sbohe will review his standing next month?

Is there a scenario where Dr. B is pushed out early with a plucky outside interim President is waiting in the wings?

From a super selfish standpoint I hope timing does not create a distraction for football and the Iowa game.

[NorthernBison]

Sbohe will review his standing next month?

Is there a scenario where Dr. B is pushed out early with a plucky outside interim President is waiting in the wings?

From a super selfish standpoint I hope timing does not create a distraction for football and the Iowa game.

I see 3 basic scenarios.

1. They get their report, meet, and announce that they will be extending his contract.

2. They meet and announce that they will NOT be renewing his contract when it expires.

3. They meet and make the announcement described in #2 with an additional call for him to resign immediately.

There's also a potential 4th option which would offer some hope. That would be an announcement that no action will be taken at this point and a decision regarding extension will be made at some point in the future. November/December as originally planned.

Certainly more likely than #1.


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[EC8CH]

Will the independent investigation include looking into why certain members of the legislature are performing open records requests and subsequently turning that information over to a glorified blogger for a hit piece on the front page of a jilted media outlets newspaper?

[Hammersmith]

This is observation and opinion, but I think it's pretty close.

You've got three factions inside the SBHE right now. Additionally, you've got seven at-large members that matter, a student member, a staff member and a faculty member. The first of the three factions is the anti-DB faction. There are either two or three members on this faction including Nesset. They are linked to the Republican leadership faction that I (and others) despise so much. They are also the group starting to feel their control of the state slipping away. (Berg and Burgum winning nominations over party nominees, Grande losing her seat, beginnings of revolt within their own party, etc.) Like any group in power that feels threatened, they get more aggressive as their backs get closer to the wall.

The second faction is pro-DB. I think their are three to five members on this faction and that may or may not include the staff and/or faculty member(but I doubt it). While this group supports DB, they aren't as vocal or feel as strongly about their position as the first group. If you think of a spectrum from -10(hate DB) to 0(neutral) to +10(love DB), the anti-DB group is a -9/-10, while the pro-DB group is +5/+6.

The final group is basically spineless. They don't want to take a stand either way for a variety of reasons. I suspect the faculty and staff members are part of this group because to be on the wrong side of the final decision could hurt their careers. The at-large members of this group are either scared of what the party leadership can do to them if they vote against, or they just don't want to make an important, difficult decision.


Right now, neither the anti- or pro-DB factions have the votes to win. The spineless group won't vote for something as drastic as a call for resignation without serious proof. The spineless group also won't vote against the leadership faction unless they absolutely have to. So the anti-DB faction can't get the votes to call for DB's resignation or outright contract denial, while the pro-DB faction can't get the votes for a contract extension. Prior to this latest kerfuffle, the spineless group would have probably held out until this fall before eventually voting to extend DB's contract when the decision was forced. The anti-DB faction has been using the time to try to find anything to tip the balance using Port as their mouthpiece, and DB, ML, JJ, Dom & Jeff, and the rest of FCC just gave them ammunition by laying this mess nicely in their lap.


Everything will now hinge on the results of the "independent" audit. If it clearly shows DB in the wrong, the spineless faction will vote for a resignation and the pro-DB faction will have to go along with it. If it comes out fairly strongly in favor of DB, then the spineless faction will vote for a contract extension and the anti-DB faction won't be able to stop it(though they'll vote against it out of spite). If it comes out inconclusive, it could go either way, but I think the spineless faction will be convinced to not extend DB's contract but not call for an immediate resignation.

I'm not entirely convinced this will be a truly independent audit since Hagerott mostly listens to the party leadership and he's the guy choosing the audit agency as well as likely defining the limits of what the audit will look into. The anti- faction is hoping the audit will turn up a smoking gun. The pro- faction is hoping DB has been telling the truth and can prove it. The spineless faction is hoping the audit will clearly say one thing or the other so they don't have to make a decision on their own.


At least that's my read on the situation.

[Bison bison]

I agree.

Wish I was on the Board.

Would gladly give everyone else piles of sarcastic sh#t to point out the craziness of this situation.

[JMB]

I agree.

Wish I was on the Board.

Would gladly give everyone else piles of sarcastic sh#t to point out the craziness of this situation.

Or the craziness that Hagerott that basically gave DB a positive review but the board refused to extend the contract? That certainly seems like an organization that has its shit together.

[Christopher Moen]

I didn't see this any where. McFeely sat down with Bresciani for an interview.
http://www.inforum.com/news/4093505-mcfeely-exclusive-bresciani-welcomes-investigation-says-he-wont-resign

Port used audio of the interview yesterday, and surprise, twisted Dean's words to fit Rob's agenda.

[JMB]

Port used audio of the interview yesterday, and surprise, twisted Dean's words to fit Rob's agenda.

I saw that. I tossed a comment at the bottom.

[Christopher Moen]

I saw that. I tossed a comment at the bottom.

I find it ironic when someone does something similar to him, he gets defensive and wants them to have an exact quote him writing it, not something he might or might not have implied.

In this case, Dean was pretty clear that he wasn't going to make a comment whether or not NDSU might use the restrictions in the future no matter how many times McFeely asked him. Instead, Port made it look like Dean was claiming the NDSU might implement in the future, especially in the blog's title.

[Bison 4 Life]

I find it ironic when someone does something similar to him, he gets defensive and wants them to have an exact quote him writing it, not something he might or might not have implied.

In this case, Dean was pretty clear that he wasn't going to make a comment whether or not NDSU might use the restrictions in the future no matter how many times McFeely asked him. Instead, Port made it look like Dean was claiming the NDSU might implement in the future, especially in the blog's title.

I hope he does.

McFeely doesn't need a press credential, he's not a sports reporter. FCC's credentials can be cut in half, easily.

[El_Chapo]

shore these petitions in the SBOHE face.

[BisonTru]

This needs more likes.


Rob Port ate all the ice cream in Minot.
https://www.change.org/p/north-dakota-state-board-of-higher-education-support-ndsu-president-dean-bresciani/c/493344854

[PattyBison]

This needs more likes.


https://www.change.org/p/north-dakota-state-board-of-higher-education-support-ndsu-president-dean-bresciani/c/493344854

Honestly, it's comments like those that stopped me from signing the petition. This is a serious concern and comments like those make it look like a joke.

[Bison 4 Life]

Honestly, it's comments like those that stopped me from signing the petition. This is a serious concern and comments like those make it look like a joke.

Wait, you didn't sign the petition because the comment from someone not related to the situation?

[PattyBison]

Wait, you didn't sign the petition because the comment from someone not related to the situation?

There were a number of reasons why I did not sign the petition, but yes, that is one of them.

I have shown my support for Dr Bresciani in ways where my support and my opinions cannot be misinterpreted.

[Bison 4 Life]

There were a number of reasons why I did not sign the petition, but yes, that is one of them.

I have shown my support for Dr Bresciani in ways where my support and my opinions cannot be misinterpreted.

I think Rob Port is something that rhymes with what Ben LeCompte does very well and Bill Marcil is a nickname for Richard and I support Dr. Bresciani.


Hope I'm not misinterpreted.

[PattyBison]

I think Rob Port is something that rhymes with what Ben LeCompte does very well and Bill Marcil is a nickname for Richard and I support Dr. Bresciani.


Hope I'm not misinterpreted.

That's fine for you, but to me there are 3 different issues that you raised in your sentence. When I speak in support of Bresciani, I want it crystal clear that I support him as a leader. What I think of Port and Marcil have nothing to do with my viewpoint of Bresciani.

Also, don't confuse my comment to think I support Port or FCC. I have zero respect for Port and my respect for FCC is free falling. But, by trying to lump all three issues into 1, I feel people look as partisan as Port/FCC.

Feel free to review my prior posts on this topic. I supported the rescinded media policy from day 1.

[JMB]

Honestly, it's comments like those that stopped me from signing the petition. This is a serious concern and comments like those make it look like a joke.

I agree trying to be "funny" certainly doesn't help. However thumbing through the comments a vast majority seem to take it seriously.

[scottietohottie]

:biggrin::bow:

[BisonTru]

Honestly, it's comments like those that stopped me from signing the petition. This is a serious concern and comments like those make it look like a joke.

I thought it was funny. There's like a 100 comments and 1 of them is a little off color.

What makes this look like a joke is only 600 people took the five seconds to sign this.

[PattyBison]

I thought it was funny. There's like a 100 comments and 1 of them is a little off color.

What makes this look like a joke is only 600 people took the five seconds to sign this.

There are a few other comments that have nothing to do with the situation. I think those types of comments erode the credibility of the argument that is being made.

[BisonTru]

There are a few other comments that have nothing to do with the situation. I think those types of comments erode the credibility of the argument that is being made.

Meh, you sign it because you support the original message. The comments is just everyone's individual takes on the situation. And with 600 people someone is going to crack a joke and someone else is going to have some incoherent rant that doesn't seem to fit. Just don't hit the like button and they fall towards the bottom where almost no one is going to dig down and read.

[PattyBison]

Meh, you sign it because you support the original message. The comments is just everyone's individual takes on the situation. And with 600 people someone is going to crack a joke and someone else is going to have some incoherent rant that doesn't seem to fit. Just don't hit the like button and they fall towards the bottom where almost no one is going to dig down and read.

You are really describing more of a message board which proves my point. Hey, I have no issue with the petition or those who signed it. I'm just explaining why I went a different way.

[Bison 4 Life]

You are really describing more of a message board which proves my point. Hey, I have no issue with the petition or those who signed it. I'm just explaining why I went a different way.

Are you going to call the SBOHE? The Chancellor's office? What are you going to do to support him?

[westnodak93bison]

Honestly, it's comments like those that stopped me from signing the petition. This is a serious concern and comments like those make it look like a joke.
Really? Can't you sort out the bs?

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[Bison 4 Life]

The most disappointing thing here is the school is supposed to answer to its students, faculty, alumni, community. In that order.

At no point is the school supposed to be beholden to some semi-political committee or a legislature.

As an alum, where does my voice fit? I mean, our only recourse is to withhold support from the university but that would play right into their hands.

Cathy Neset is an oil hack, nothing more.

[BisonTru]

You are really describing more of a message board which proves my point. Hey, I have no issue with the petition or those who signed it. I'm just explaining why I went a different way.

To each their own, it's your right to do it or not. What's odd is you seem to support the petition and the original message and the general idea, but a couple comments you don't agree with are keeping you from signing it.

What's frustrating to me, is the President of NDSU is being investigated because a wildly known NDSU hater has uncovered some text messages that maybe, certainly not certain, may have known more about the restrictions than he initially led on to. Now Forum Communications six months removed from photoshopping NDSU fans and mocking them, and Mr. Port are calling for his heads. This is after he (I do believe he knew more than he lead onto and I could care less) and Matt Larson caved and took off the restrictions which greatly favors the FCC.

We can't find 700 folks that see that and go "hey, that's not right." :banghead:

[PattyBison]

Really? Can't you sort out the bs?

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Uh. Yeah. I can. You are missing my point.

[westnodak93bison]

Uh. Yeah. I can. You are missing my point.
Explain please. Maybe I missed the purple.


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[El_Chapo]

we as BisoNation need to make our voices heard and loudly!!!! this is not a time to be north dakota quiet.. the media in this town & state IS NOT PRO NDSU (outside of 1660am) so we need to rattle the cages

[PattyBison]

Explain please. Maybe I missed the purple.


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Meh. I'll pass. I made it quite clear in a previous post. Maybe you are missing purple.

Go on and continue saving the world by signing online petitions.

[ndsubison1]

http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2016/aug/12/independent-3rd-party-to-investigate-ndsu-president/

What is there to investigate? Oh yeah they want him out...

[Mr Meaty]

I hope all are trying to contact people within the know and tell them the support Pres B has. I have done what I can do.

[NDSU1952]

I hope all are trying to contact people within the know and tell them the support Pres B has. I have done what I can do.


All need to try to do something. I wrote Dr. B a snail mail letter supporting him. I contacted my state legislators within minutes of hearing that his contract was not renewed. All are very supportive of higher education and definitely were "on it" doing what they can. Last year in response to a negative article on DB (above the fold, front page, natch). I called the Forum and asked that they "not send that paper to this house ever again." Not the subscription lady's fault but she wanted to kinow why (this was not chit-chat, she filled out a form). I did not hold back. I let "er" rip. Livid.

Several years ago, I was speaking with a Forum columnist and I mentioned "clipping columns" so he knew I subscribed. He said "oh, you are the kind that the Forum really likes because that is where the income is "(being a subscriber). Since then I have received 2 "teaser" Forums thrown on my porch as an enticement but did not budge. I removed the orange plastic covering (good for picking up dog turds and recycled the paper sight unseen.

[AKBison]

This new budget "crisis" up North has reminded me how much Dean has done for NDSU. I am thankful we have had his leadership. Black balling non contract holders from certain coaches and banning other media activity was stupid. At least they listened to the alumni and city and corrected course. Hopefully he can whether the storm and lead NDSU into the next Decade.

[JMB]

Reading Port's logic reminds me of a Jon Stewart bit from a few years ago laughing at FoxNews.

Step 1) Port writes piece slamming Bresciani.
Step 2) Forum writes piece saying "Some sources are reporting that Bresciani is a bad leader."
Step 3) Port writes,"See I am obviously correct because even the Fargo Forum is reporting the same information I reported.

[EC8CH]

Reading Port's logic reminds me of a Jon Stewart bit from a few years ago laughing at FoxNews.

Step 1) Port writes piece slamming Bresciani.
Step 2) Forum writes piece saying "Some sources are reporting that Bresciani is a bad leader."
Step 3) Port writes,"See I am obviously correct because even the Fargo Forum is reporting the same information I reported.

Step 4) Port gets a DUI

[Bison"FANatic"]

I see there was a half page ad in the Forum today in support of Bresciani signed by quite a few people.

[EndZoneQB]

I see there was a half page ad in the Forum today in support of Bresciani signed by quite a few people.

Such an informative post. Random people? Heavy hitters? No picture? C'mon...

[BlueBisonRock]

Such an informative post. Random people? Heavy hitters? No picture? C'mon...

Might I suggest a different approach.


I see there was a half page ad in the Forum today in support of Bresciani signed by quite a few people.

Hey Fanatic, Would it be possible to provide an electronic copy or link for those of us outside of the Fargo area? Thanks!

[Bison"FANatic"]

Hey I took a picture but I forgot how to post pics. If I get a chance I will mess with it at work. I know I have photos loaded to a website someplace.

Heck I would have missed it as I don't usually look at the newspaper but the radio mentioned it

[EndZoneQB]

Hey I took a picture but I forgot how to post pics. If I get a chance I will mess with it at work. I know I have photos loaded to a website someplace.

Heck I would have missed it as I don't usually look at the newspaper but the radio mentioned it

Just use tinypic.com

[Bison"FANatic"]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag415/Bison_FANatic/Mobile%20Uploads/88d21c25-cbf9-4433-b7ae-66b0a839a755_zpshxvaeirn.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/Bison_FANatic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/88d21c25-cbf9-4433-b7ae-66b0a839a755_zpshxvaeirn.jpg.html)

[Bison 4 Life]

Lot of money on that page.

[aces1180]

Lot of money on that page.


Yes...Some very heavy hitters.

[bisonmike2]

Step 4) Port gets a DUI

Who got a DUI? Rob Port got a DUI? The same Rob Port who works for the Forum got a DUI?

[Bison"FANatic"]

Not just money heavy hitters many "leadership" heavy hitters and people that know what good leadership is and does.

[bisonmike2]

Not just money heavy hitters many "leadership" heavy hitters and people that know what good leadership is and does.

It would have been funny to put Rob Port on that list as a joke.

[Christopher Moen]

Not just money heavy hitters many "leadership" heavy hitters and people that know what good leadership is and does.

Are we talking about people that want to succeed in growth and wealth? I thought that type of thinking wasn't allowed by the powers to be in North Dakota.

[bisonaudit]

Are we talking about people that want to succeed in growth and wealth? I thought that type of thinking wasn't allowed by the powers to be in North Dakota.

Unless the live out of state and are only here to extract resources as cheaply as possible.

[aces1180]

Dr. Meister with the hammer!

http://www.inforum.com/opinion/4097315-letter-port-fails-support-his-attacks-ndsu

[GreenfieldBison]

Dr. Meister with the hammer!

http://www.inforum.com/opinion/4097315-letter-port-fails-support-his-attacks-ndsu


BOOM!! Ouch!

[Bison 4 Life]

Dr. Meister with the hammer!

http://www.inforum.com/opinion/4097315-letter-port-fails-support-his-attacks-ndsu

I'm pretty sure he graded a paper of mine like that once.

[aces1180]

I'm pretty sure he graded a paper of mine like that once.

Shit, it reminds me of when I took Rhetorical Criticism....He actually went easy on my during my thesis defense though, lol.

[EC8CH]

I hope one day Port incorrectly uses an entropy reference and Professor Goplin writes a response in the Forum correcting him.

[aces1180]

I hope one day Port incorrectly uses an entropy reference and Professor Goplin writes a response in the Forum correcting him.

I don't think Port, with his high school education, understands half of what Dr. Meister wrote.

[Bison 4 Life]

Shit, it reminds me of when I took Rhetorical Criticism....He actually went easy on my during my thesis defense though, lol.

He was on my wife's committee. I'm pretty sure he didn't hold anything I did against her.

[IzzyFlexion]

Dr. Meister with the hammer!

http://www.inforum.com/opinion/4097315-letter-port-fails-support-his-attacks-ndsu

Again..........The chip on Port's shoulder regarding NDSU gets bigger and bigger every time he reads negative stuff about him on Bisonville.
I am absolutely 100 percent certain of it. Reiterating, I don't have a problem with Bisonvillers taking him to task. It is simply a matter of psychology. I strongly believe that RP cannot deal with the adversity so he is irrationally trying to dismantle NDSU with ridiculous, unwarranted, and frivolous editorialization.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I don't think Port, with his high school education, understands half of what Dr. Meister wrote.

That was exactly my thought. He was like uhhhhh yaaa. Huuuhhhh

[Bison 4 Life]

I don't think Port, with his high school education, understands half of what Dr. Meister wrote.

If you guessed weak cheap shot, you win.

http://i.imgur.com/t3icNGX.jpg

The Tweet is unavailable because I have @inforum blocked.

[aces1180]

If you guessed weak cheap shot, you win.

http://i.imgur.com/t3icNGX.jpg


The Tweet is unavailable because I have @inforum blocked.

'any if' - hmmm

[StL Bison Fan]

If you guessed weak cheap shot, you win.

http://i.imgur.com/t3icNGX.jpg

The Tweet is unavailable because I have @inforum blocked.

Yep, the letter didn't bother Port one bit.
That is why he had that snappy comeback

[Bison 4 Life]

@robport has fewer followers than @bisonation

I wonder if SamsRams has ever been contacted by the Forum for a job.

[56BISON73]

Dr. Meister with the hammer!

http://www.inforum.com/opinion/4097315-letter-port-fails-support-his-attacks-ndsu

I find that to be a great retort to fat robs musings but I dont think he can actually comprehend what was just written.

[EC8CH]

I find that to be a great retort to fat robs musings but I dont think he can actually comprehend what was just written.

Judging by the fact that his response completely ignores the letter's main premise, that his criticisms lack warrant, I'd have to agree that Portly failed to comprehend what was written.

[56BISON73]

Judging by the fact that his response completely ignores the letter's main premise, that his criticisms lack warrant, I'd have to agree that Portly failed to comprehend what was written.

Or the fact that he had no viable rebuttle so tried to deflect it away. Of course that would have been giving him the benefit of doubt that he actually comprehended it.

[EC8CH]

Or the fact that he had no viable rebuttle so tried to deflect it away. Of course that would have been giving him the benefit of doubt that he actually comprehended it.

Says he doesn't want to follow his critic down a rabbit hole.

Wise choice for a man of his girth.

[56BISON73]

Says he doesn't want to follow his critic down a rabbit hole.

Wise choice for a man of his girth.

All that means is hes got nothing. He has no ground to stand on. No journalistic integrity and chicken shit to boot..

[Bison bison]

Reminds me of my favorite movie from 1987.

Malone: You wanna know how to get Port? He pulls a knife, you pull a cheeseburger. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send him to Dairy Queen.

[EC8CH]

https://i.imgflip.com/195w5i.jpg

Bresciani DEFIED Roscoe.. BMG!

[BisonTeacher]

I dont know much about this port guy. I dont read his stuff either. But the middle school teacher in me is sensing he was picked last in kickball, hated dodgeball and refused to dress some days in gym class so he could sit out.

[StL Bison Fan]

I dont know much about this port guy. I dont read his stuff either. But the middle school teacher in me is sensing he was picked last in kickball, hated dodgeball and refused to dress some days in gym class so he could sit out.

But he was really really nice to the lunch lady.
Was a hall monitor and snitched on everybody

[EC8CH]

I dont know much about this port guy. I dont read his stuff either. But the middle school teacher in me is sensing he was picked last in kickball, hated dodgeball and refused to dress some days in gym class so he could sit out.

Eats a large Blizzard at DQ all alone.

Plead guilty to driving while intoxicated.

[td577]

Or the fact that he had no viable rebuttle so tried to deflect it away. Of course that would have been giving him the benefit of doubt that he actually comprehended it.

That is his entire M.O. He is told what to write and then lacks the ability to defend his words because they are not his. So he picks something out and focuses attention on that item. In this case, he can't refute what he doesn't understand so his response is the proverbial liar, liar, pants on fire. It is his go-to defense tactic. He can't refute with how it is a lie, but if he keeps saying it, it becomes his truth.

[1998braves64]

That is his entire M.O. He is told what to write and then lacks the ability to defend his words because they are not his. So he picks something out and focuses attention on that item. In this case, he can't refute what he doesn't understand so his response is the proverbial liar, liar, pants on fire. It is his go-to defense tactic. He can't refute with how it is a lie, but if he keeps saying it, it becomes his truth.







I get this feeling too. Funny thing is EC8CH got him to go down the rabbit hole with him last night his responses to him were laughable. He essentially said what you say he does, without again saying why is he a liar. Everything he writes about he puts it out there with no claim. His little posts are typical blog. Throw mud if it sticks for a bit keep throwing. Until enough people think it is true and make the story carry. But never see pieces from him where he goes back to the story and lays out the reasoning.


I get that Bresciani probably did a little bit of spinning on the media policy (or maybe not too!). Can't tell me that every POTUS has not spun anything in their entire term. It is going to happen just nature of the position when you're at the "top".

[bisonbuddy]

How would like to grow up having that piece of shit as your father? Embarrassing.

[scottietohottie]

Ate all the ice cream in Minot.

[bisonp]

Dr. Meister with the hammer!

http://www.inforum.com/opinion/4097315-letter-port-fails-support-his-attacks-ndsu

Everybody on Bisonville should click on this link from every device they have. And not click on anything by Port.

[El_Chapo]

hmm. even in this letter the forum has a "gotcha" moment.

Meister, who chairs the Department of Communications at NDSU, lives in Moorhead.

Dr Meister didnt include that in his letter, the FORUM "photo illustrates" again. They added that.

he sent it from his personal account, so they added that or got tipped off.

also, Ports articles went out to ALL ND newspapers, why didnt Dr Meisters?

pathetic

[BisonBacker]

Problem is the Ad the NDSU/ Brescani supporters took out I believe only appeared in the Fargo Paper. Ports shit appears in papers all over the state. Same thing with Dr. Meister's well written and thought out response. It only shows up in the Fargo paper. Folks out west only hear the manure spread by the drunkard Port along with the editorials calling for Brescani to step down. Sad backward state ND is. Even gap tooth was on yesterday again taking cheap shots at Brescani and calling for his resignation. You can't fix stupid.

[NDSU1952]

Problem is the Ad the NDSU/ Brescani supporters took out I believe only appeared in the Fargo Paper. Ports shit appears in papers all over the state. Same thing with Dr. Meister's well written and thought out response. It only shows up in the Fargo paper. Folks out west only hear the manure spread by the drunkard Port along with the editorials calling for Brescani to step down. Sad backward state ND is. Even gap tooth was on yesterday again taking cheap shots at Brescani and calling for his resignation. You can't fix stupid.

This just proves that all of the media is "jumping on the bandwagon" to either sell papers, sell radio shows, etc. on the back of NDSU. A few Saturdays ago when Rob Port's article appeared on the front page of the Fargo Forum, I noticed that the newspaper stands downtown were empty (sold out). Several years ago, I asked a businessman in Fargo why there was so much negative stuff on NDSU and he said, "everyone loves to read about NDSU." The closest public college is MSUM. How much of an interest is there in MSUM? And the Forum editor (Matt VonPinnon) is I think from MSUM so they are treated with kid gloves. Anything negative for MSUM is below the fold and "buried" in the paper. To a degree, same with UND. And we know who from the Forum is from UND. "Journalists" should put their personal biases aside when writing.

Let's face it NDSU "sells papers." Of course, not happy about it when it is negative but the Forum is getting more and more into yellow journalism as their paid readership goes down. Things such as inaccurate or sensationized headlines, inaccuracies, not just NDSU but other articles as well but mainly NDSU. It is very remarkable how much the media exploits NDSU. Sad....Like I said, I cancelled my subscription. The only thing I miss are the weekly GameDay Football inserts but my neighbor came to the rescue and drops his off for me. These are keepsakes and I save them.

Talk about a lack of journalistic integrity by the local media. Nothing sort of National Enquirier in caliber.

[aces1180]

I have to laugh at Porterhouse's rebuttal to Meister...Every single one of his links to show the "public record" of his claims against Bresciani are to his own blog stories.

WHAT. AN. IDIOT.

[Bison 4 Life]

I have to laugh at Porterhouse's rebuttal to Meister...Every single one of his links to show the "public record" of his claims against Bresciani are to his own blog stories.

WHAT. AN. IDIOT.

To be fair, at least one of those posts was authored by Roscoe Streyle, I'm seriously not making that up.

[aces1180]

To be fair, at least one of those posts was authored by Roscoe Streyle, I'm seriously not making that up.

Yep...His grammar is only a little better than that of the Porterhouse, however.

At least he refrained from calling people names and swearing, unlike his rants in the SAB comments a few weekends ago.

[Bison 4 Life]

Yep...His grammar is only a little better than that of the Porterhouse, however.

At least he refrained from calling people names and swearing, unlike his rants in the SAB comments a few weekends ago.

The worst thing is these people are seen as credible by the yokels out west. Truly an embarrassing thing for ND.

[Mr Meaty]

The worst thing is these people are seen as credible by the yokels out west. Truly an embarrassing thing for ND.

Exactly and the Forum providing him with a platform is terrible.

[Bison 4 Life]

I'm learning how easy it is to draw him into a Twitter exchange.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Lots of businesses have financial ties to local colleges. They are economic engines of communities, that is one of the reasons that states invest heavily in them. Heck my business will go up in the next few weeks from all the population that returns to the community. NDSU is about more than the money though and that is all he understands.

Rob Port brings everything back to money when actually the money impact is only one part of it. The labor force increase, the diversity in people, thoughts, actions and many other benefits of having a thriving and growing Research University have on a community. The thing is he looks at a NDSU as just a big High School. It is one of the main mistakes that people who have not spent a substantial time at a University make because they just don't understand what they didn't experience for themselves.

[Bison bison]

the problem is that he doesnt apply his standard equitably. ndsu eats every other schools lunch with the exception of bsc that eats own and ndscs which eats half.

port and pals believe that if thw situation and outcomes dont align with their reality it can only be because someone cheated.

makes me think of my dad who maligned the wealthiest farmer in the county until he did business with him and learned that he was an exceptional business man and person.