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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 31 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Surprised it took so long for the article to state the obvious reason:

That means that some students might be pushed to turn to private lenders, who tend to charge higher interest rates.

It doesn't lower tuition. It removes access to federal loans

[–] j0ester@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

We all knew this was coming. Donald hates everything federal. He stated to his moron voters that black people and illegals abuses it. Fucking idiots.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

He also hates education

[–] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 29 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Being American just sounds like it sucks so much ass lately man.

[–] ijedi1234@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 days ago

America is a paradise for individuals who want to hurt people, and hear their screams. It isn't as good for everyone else.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Ive has hemmaroids more pleasant

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world 18 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Usually being college or university educated means you make more money and pay more taxes your entire life so why does America make it so difficult to do?

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 23 points 2 days ago

Debt slavery they can turn around and blame you for. College students had to be punished for protesting the Vietnam war

[–] ijedi1234@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 days ago

Because every job that doesn't pay minimum wage requires a college degree. So the universities know that you need to pay up if you're looking to stay off the streets in your 20s.

[–] AlexLost@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Because in America, they don't want the masses to have an opinion that the masters didn't give them to have. Having you educated by an unrestrained academia is counterproductive to their advancement of doublespeak.

[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Is there anything in the US that gets better?

[–] ijedi1234@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago

Absolutely. The US has made major advancements in how to inflict pain. In fact, if you're someone who gets certain urges about deconstructing people, you will now find it even easier to let those urges out by joining one of our law enforcement institutions.

[–] j0ester@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

Only if you make a million or more a year. You’re fine! Republicans hate the middle class. They only want Poor and Rich.

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 days ago

No. We gotta abolish the USA and start over

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 days ago

Tomorrow? 😅🤞🏼

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 days ago

The collegiate for-profit model is dying. This is just its parasites gorging themselves before the end.

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What do we get for being American? What's the benefit?

[–] AreaKode@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Rock, flag, and eagle, baby! /s

[–] Bubbaonthebeach@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 day ago

This may not be a bad thing. In the late 80s, 90s when the ability to take on massive debt to obtain a degree became a thing, the cost of education skyrocketed. If most future students cannot go massively into debt, the cost of 4yr degrees should come back to earth.