MORE ON THE CLEMSON ADMINISTRATION’S BANANA DEBACLE: Truth And Indoctrination At Clemson University.

On Monday, April 11, bananas were found hanging from a banner commemorating the contributions of African-Americans to Clemson University. Almost immediately, a group of perpetually self-promoting campus agitators posted a photograph of the hanging bananas to social media. This small faction then constructed a narrative clearly implying that the perpetrators were white racists.

Their message was clear: Clemson University is a racist institution. Their goal was to smear Clemson University and its students, to induce a sense of collective racial guilt, and to fundamentally transform Clemson.

Later that day, Chris Miller, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, issued the following statement addressed to the Clemson community: “Clemson University does not tolerate racist or intolerant activities and behavior of any kind. We will respond accordingly when those boundaries are violated and will use the full force of our adjudication process to sanction all who may be involved.”

On Wednesday, April 13, student protestors (urged on by a few faculty and administrative supporters) launched a slick, media-driven, nine-day protest on the steps of Sikes Hall triggered by the “racist” banana incident.

There was only one problem with this narrative: It wasn’t true! It was based on a lie. Even worse, the CU administration knew the narrative was false from day one and did nothing about it.

I expect the South Carolina legislature will be asking questions.