Hurricane Harvey was 'instant karma' for Texas voting Republican

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[h=2]University of Tampa fires sociology professor who tweeted that Hurricane Harvey was 'instant karma' for Texas voting Republican[/h]

Kenneth Storey, a visiting assistant professor of sociology at the University of Tampa, has lost his teaching job after sending out provocative tweets on Sunday about Hurricane Harvey.

 

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[h=1]University of Tampa fires sociology professor who tweeted that Hurricane Harvey was 'instant karma' for Texas voting Republican[/h]

• Kenneth Storey wrote: 'I don’t believe in instant karma but this kinda feels like it for Texas. Hopefully this will help them realize the GOP doesnt care about them'
• Also suggested the voters in Florida who backed Donald Trump also deserved 'bad karma'
• Storey later apologized, writing that he 'never meant to wish ill will upon any group'
• Elswhere, he defended his remarks, claiming they were taken out of context
• University of Tampa has condemned Storey's comments and announced he's been releived opf his teaching duties

 

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The University of Tampa has fired a visiting assistant professor who said in a tweet that Hurricane Harvey was 'instant karma' for Texas because it voted Republican.


Sociology professor Kenneth Storey sent out the message and two responses on Sunday before removing the entire thread and his profile photo from Twitter.


University spokesman Eric Cardenas said in a statement released on Tuesday that Storey was fired after the school weathered an outpouring of online outrage over the comments.


The Tampa Bay Times reports Storey issued an apology on Monday, writing that he 'never meant to wish ill will upon any group.'


In a Facebook post on Monday evening, the university said it 'stands in solidarity with the people impacted by Hurricane Harvey.'

 

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Ousted: Kenneth Storey, a visiting assistant professor of sociology at the University of Tampa, has been fired for tweeting that Hurricane Harvey was 'instant karma' for Texas because it voted Republican

 

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Ill-timed tweet: Storey sent out this message and two responses on Sunday, as Texas was dealing with the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey

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When a fellow Floridian tweeted at Storey noting that since theirs is a 'Red state' as well, and by that logic, must also deserve 'some bad karma,' the sociology professor concurred

 

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Officials said another sociology professor will take over Storey's classes.
The tweet that ultimately cost Storey his job at UT read: 'I don’t believe in instant karma but this kinda feels like it for Texas. Hopefully this will help them realize the GOP doesnt care about them.'



Officials said another sociology professor will take over Storey's classes.
The tweet that ultimately cost Storey his job at UT read: 'I don’t believe in instant karma but this kinda feels like it for Texas. Hopefully this will help them realize the GOP doesnt care about them.'

Graduate: According to his LinkedIn page, Storey earned his Master’s degree in applied sociology from the University of Tampa in 2011

 

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When a fellow Floridian tweeted at Storey noting that since theirs is a 'Red state' as well, and by that logic, must also deserve 'some bad karma,' the sociology professor replied: 'Yep, those who voted for him here deserve it as well.'
Storey was seemingly referring to President Donald Trump in his tweet.
During the 2016 presidential election, Trump carried Texas with just over 52 per cent of the popular vote and won 49 per cent of the vote in Florida.
Storey quickly deleted the post and the second tweet, but not before Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, took screenshots and then retweeted the messages to his followers, writing in an accompanying post: ‘WOW! Professor at U of Tampa says GOP voters and Houston residents DESERVE #hurricaneharvey because of how they voted -- SICK!’

Eagle-eyed user: Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA , took screenshots of Storey's Harvey posts and disseminated them

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Walk-back: Storey on Monday issued this apology and removed his profile photo from Twitter

 

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Too late to say 'sorry': Officials at the University of Tampa condemned Storey's comments 'and the sentiment behind them' in a statement Tuesday

After encountering backlash for his provocative post, Storey issued an apology on Monday to his 4,500 followers: 'I deeply regret a statement I posted yesterday. I never meant to wish ill will upon any group. I hope all affected by Harvey recovery quickly.'
In a longer statement issued to the station ABC Action News, Storey further explained: ‘This was a series of tweets taken out of context. I was referring to the GOP denial of climate change science and push to decrease funds from agencies that can help in a time like this.’



He went on to defend his comments by saying that 'it is hard to express one's full thoughts in 140 characters... taken out of context some tweets may sound extremely off-putting.'
According to his LinkedIn page, Storey earned his Master’s degree in applied sociology from the University of Tampa in 2011 and joined the teaching staff at his alma matter as an adjunct professor that same year.
Storey, who on Twitter described himself as a 'liberal native Floridian,' also has been teaching at Hillsborough Community College and working as a freelance writer at Orlando Weekly.
Harvey made landfall near Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday night as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing with it life-threatening winds, downpours and floodwaters.
The storm has so far caused at least 15 deaths in the state and sparked mass evacuations.

 

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[h=3]STATEMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA[/h]On Sunday, Aug. 27, visiting assistant professor of sociology Kenneth Storey made comments on a private Twitter account that do not reflect UT's community views or values. We condemn the comments and the sentiment behind them, and understand the pain this irresponsible act has caused.
Storey has been relieved of his duties at UT, and his classes will be covered by other sociology faculty.
As Floridians, we are well aware of the destruction and suffering associated with tropical weather. Our thoughts and prayers are with all impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

 

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Read more:

• Update: UT fires teacher whose tweet blamed Harvey on Texas GOP vote | Tampa Bay Times
• Charlie Kirk on Twitter: "WOW! Professor at U of Tampa says GOP voters and Houston residents DESERVE #hurricaneharvey because of how they voted -- SICK! RT!! https://t.co/9yggDyT55B"
• Turning Point USA – Identify • Empower • Organize
• UT professor "relieved of duties" for tweet implying Hurricane Harvey was karma for voting for Trump - abcactionnews.com WFTS-TV

 

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Good move for University of Tampa getting rid of this fool. But after hearing his comments, Harvard will hire him with immediate full tenure. But they better act fast because U.C. Berkley has probably already sent him an offer.

 

[BleedingPurple]

Good move for University of Tampa getting rid of this fool. But after hearing his comments, Harvard will hire him with immediate full tenure. But they better act fast because U.C. Berkley has probably already sent him an offer.

idiot deserved to be fired

 

[GasMan]

The left is being exposed for what they are as we have known all along...
Hate, vitriol and haters of freedom.

You guys must be proud.

 

[SheriffJoe]

He looks like a diddler.

Why are liberals so friggin' UGLY???

 

[coachH]

What an idiot!!!

 

[REDEYE]

How's that unemployment line working for you brahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ? lol

 

[SheriffJoe]

How's that unemployment line working for you brahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ? lol

With a worthless degree in "sociology" (the Democrat ideology of "spreading the wealth") this loser is pretty much headed for the soup kitchen.

Meanwhile, President Trump is Making America Great Again!

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US revised second-quarter GDP up 3.0% vs 2.7% rise expected

• The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter, notching its quickest pace in more than two years.
• There are signs that the momentum was sustained at the start of the third quarter.
• Gross domestic product increased at a 3.0 percent annual rate in the April-June period, the Commerce Department said

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/30/us-revised-second-quarter-gdp.html

dbanana0-9

 

[Dave007inVegas]

With a worthless degree in "sociology" (the Democrat ideology of "spreading the wealth") this loser is pretty much headed for the soup kitchen.

Meanwhile, President Trump is Making America Great Again!

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US revised second-quarter GDP up 3.0% vs 2.7% rise expected

• The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter, notching its quickest pace in more than two years.
• There are signs that the momentum was sustained at the start of the third quarter.
• Gross domestic product increased at a 3.0 percent annual rate in the April-June period, the Commerce Department said

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/30/us-revised-second-quarter-gdp.html

dbanana0-9

That's the one statistic that means something. The rest are useless.

 

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[GasMan]

A lifetime student who is now a lifetime teacher is a Liberal Democrat....big fkin surprise there.

What a piece of shit.