University of South Carolina-Upstate professor Richard “Ric” Routh (a.k.a. “Professor Smartypants”) has been suspended from his job – without pay – pending an S.C. Attorney General’s investigation into his various “extracurricular” activities at the government-run institution of higher learning.
According to The Spartanburg Herald-Journal, the school says its suspension of Routh was “on the basis of advice from University of South Carolina’s legal counsel in Columbia.”
Routh’s various businesses – which he has reportedly been using taxpayer resources to promote – were first exposed in this exclusive report published by FITS. A follow-up report revealed the extent to which Routh – who draws a $66,861 salary from taxpayers to teach students “business informatics” at USC-Upstate – was leveraging taxpayer time, facilities and equipment to promote his enterprises.
He may have even used his students to advance his personal business interests – which is interesting when you consider his low opinion of their intellectual capacity.
“More than one-third of them are incapable of figuring out what 10 percent of a billion dollars is,” Routh said in a video promoting investment in one of his schemes. “Most of them have no clue that you need to collect 1,000 different piles of a billion dollars in each pile in order to have a trillion dollars.”
He later adds that “these same students have no idea that we even have a separation of powers in our federal government, or why that is historically important.”
In addition to Routh – who reminds us of a penny ante James Bond villain – at least three other USC-Upstate professors have been involved in his various enterprises. No word yet on when – or if – they will be held accountable for their actions.
FITS has consistently called for the immediate privatization of South Carolina’s bloated, inefficient and underperforming system of higher education – which features more than 80 campus locations across the state and costs taxpayers billions of dollars annually.
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Inside sources have revealed to me that the professor was promoting a previously unknown sideline business.
Inside sources have revealed to me that the professor was promoting a previously unknown sideline business.
Again, an unabashed attempt to use unwarranted inferences to plug Wilson. The professor’s suspension? There’s no evidence it has anything to do with your implications of misuse of public monies. Wilson’s ‘investigations’ on securities have NOTHING to do with whether the professor improperly used public monies. Here’s the securities law http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/title35.php
Stick to political pieces FITS you’re no good at investigations….But it’s true, a$ one reader pointed out, capitali$m, baby – if reader$ believe this $tuff, click$ are what FIT$ is about
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Again, an unabashed attempt to use unwarranted inferences to plug Wilson. The professor’s suspension? There’s no evidence it has anything to do with your implications of misuse of public monies. Wilson’s ‘investigations’ on securities have NOTHING to do with whether the professor improperly used public monies. Here’s the securities law http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/title35.php
Stick to political pieces FITS you’re no good at investigations….But it’s true, a$ one reader pointed out, capitali$m, baby – if reader$ believe this $tuff, click$ are what FIT$ is about
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Routh doesn’t have to worry about not getting conjugal visits with a face like that.
He won’t need conjugal visits. His roomies won’t care what his face looks like.
Looks like an insect of some sort. Globitermes sulphureus ?
Routh doesn’t have to worry about not getting conjugal visits with a face like that.
He won’t need conjugal visits. His roomies won’t care what his face looks like.
Looks like an insect of some sort. Globitermes sulphureus ?
Seriously? No, seriously…who would fuck this guy?
Seriously? No, seriously…who would fuck this guy?
Privatize? That will lead to mass chaos. It is impossible and unworkable. What private person would fund education unless you were Bill Gates? FITS uses typical GOP thinking…that is, it doesn’t think through things at all. Half-assed thinking does not cut in America.
Privatize? That will lead to mass chaos. It is impossible and unworkable. What private person would fund education unless you were Bill Gates? FITS uses typical GOP thinking…that is, it doesn’t think through things at all. Half-assed thinking does not cut in America.
There is no business listed under the name Richard or Ric Routh, according to SC Sec. of State.
http://www.sos.sc.gov/index.asp?n=18&p=4&s=18&corporateid=173696
lol…you got the best name here
There is no business listed under the name Richard or Ric Routh, according to SC Sec. of State.
http://www.sos.sc.gov/index.asp?n=18&p=4&s=18&corporateid=173696
lol…you got the best name here
Looks like the legal cockroaches are about to write a check their collective assess can’t cash.
If every professor, coach, doctor from Clemson, down to USC, onto MUSC and all their affiliates were put under the looking glass for their personal use of public facilities/staff/funds, the indictments would be greater than the number of freckles on Maria Belen Chapur’s ass.
Hell even a law graduate from the nickel and dime law school in Charleston could get smartypants reinstated with a fucking raise.
Looks like the legal cockroaches are about to write a check their collective assess can’t cash.
If every professor, coach, doctor from Clemson, down to USC, onto MUSC and all their affiliates were put under the looking glass for their personal use of public facilities/staff/funds, the indictments would be greater than the number of freckles on Maria Belen Chapur’s ass.
Hell even a law graduate from the nickel and dime law school in Charleston could get smartypants reinstated with a fucking raise.
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury………….
This is another article that is a fine example for use as evidence. How does this article display that fact that Mr Routh did not use “Business infomatics” in a proactive manner from the beginning..?? How does this article demonstrate how transparent “infomatics” should have been used foundational-ly by Mr Routh via this website..??
Jury members…think about this for a minute…….would ANYONE in a public job be considered to be in “trouble” if they chose to do something “Different”. Their ability to use critical thinking to solve a problem might be construed as using their public office to better themselves because their critical thinking may result in a promotion..??
If teachers are not allowed to try to develop a better education system that benefit fellow teachers then how will our education system ever CHANGE..??
Why would President Obama ever run for political office if he did not already know that he would get cushy speaking fees via campaign donations that benefit WHO…??
Jury members …….how would the ad dollars and “sponsor” dollars that are “domino-ed” via Lobby-ists, and political action committees to support this website and Wil Folks be transparently used to demonstrate what is revealed by this very article..?? Jury members, just look at the info that has come out about off-shore tax evasion “individuals” and how those funds tie back to our state’s press….and this website..!!?
This is a classic Pot calling the kettle….”BLACK”…!!
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury………….
This is another article that is a fine example for use as evidence. How does this article display that fact that Mr Routh did not use “Business infomatics” in a proactive manner from the beginning..?? How does this article demonstrate how transparent “infomatics” should have been used foundational-ly by Mr Routh via this website..??
Jury members…think about this for a minute…….would ANYONE in a public job be considered to be in “trouble” if they chose to do something “Different”. Their ability to use critical thinking to solve a problem might be construed as using their public office to better themselves because their critical thinking may result in a promotion..??
If teachers are not allowed to try to develop a better education system that benefit fellow teachers then how will our education system ever CHANGE..??
Why would President Obama ever run for political office if he did not already know that he would get cushy speaking fees via campaign donations that benefit WHO…??
Jury members …….how would the ad dollars and “sponsor” dollars that are “domino-ed” via Lobby-ists, and political action committees to support this website and Wil Folks be transparently used to demonstrate what is revealed by this very article..?? Jury members, just look at the info that has come out about off-shore tax evasion “individuals” and how those funds tie back to our state’s press….and this website..!!?
This is a classic Pot calling the kettle….”BLACK”…!!
How would Mr. Routh use this article…. http://rt.com/usa/faa-zone-exxon-employee-306/
to actually demonstrate WHAT in his court proceedings using this website…!!!
How would Mr. Routh use this article…. http://rt.com/usa/faa-zone-exxon-employee-306/
to actually demonstrate WHAT in his court proceedings using this website…!!!
Here is another article that Mr. Routh could use in his court case…..
http://rt.com/usa/unaccounted-aid-katrina-million-297/
What office did Mark Sanford hold before and during Katrina…..???
Here is another article that Mr. Routh could use in his court case…..
http://rt.com/usa/unaccounted-aid-katrina-million-297/
What office did Mark Sanford hold before and during Katrina…..???
Dear Professor Routh…………
When it rains…it pours. So, do you understand how to “walk in the rain”…???
Study these articles very carefully Professor and THINK.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Sanford
How would you demonstrate “business infomatics” to the jury members that will be getting to know YOU and how you are helping to change our educational system..?? Mr. Routh, if you do not do it…then when will Nikki Haley or Wil Folks do it…??
Mr. Routh….how many trash collectors that are paid using public funds collecting ALUMINUM Cans to recycle for themselves…??? Does it not benefit the environment of all citizens to do so…??
Mr. Routh….YOU my friend are ….DYNAMITE….!!!!
Dear Professor Routh…………
When it rains…it pours. So, do you understand how to “walk in the rain”…???
Study these articles very carefully Professor and THINK.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Sanford
How would you demonstrate “business infomatics” to the jury members that will be getting to know YOU and how you are helping to change our educational system..?? Mr. Routh, if you do not do it…then when will Nikki Haley or Wil Folks do it…??
Mr. Routh….how many trash collectors that are paid using public funds collecting ALUMINUM Cans to recycle for themselves…??? Does it not benefit the environment of all citizens to do so…??
Mr. Routh….YOU my friend are ….DYNAMITE….!!!!
Hey Whammy, what if something like this happened on campus?
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/students–parents-claim-university-of-utah-ignored-coach-s-abusive-behavior-232018663.html
or this?
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-tim-pernetti-rutgers-142722496–ncaab.html
Are we going to be able to keep covering everything up? i means, er, umm, oops se doops, we had smartparty pants nice and all covered up b4 that dam fitsnews came out with the dang truth!
Hey Whammy, what if something like this happened on campus?
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/students–parents-claim-university-of-utah-ignored-coach-s-abusive-behavior-232018663.html
or this?
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-tim-pernetti-rutgers-142722496–ncaab.html
Are we going to be able to keep covering everything up? i means, er, umm, oops se doops, we had smartparty pants nice and all covered up b4 that dam fitsnews came out with the dang truth!
Tommy Tommy Tommy……. go have a beer and let us seasoned pros take care of the work. And just look at the fine work of my cohorters at Auburn that hushed this shit up for years:
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/former-auburn-players-allege-ncaa-misdeeds-under-former-002926576–ncaaf.html
Tommy, for every story like smartypants, we’ve go 20 that we got the lid on. And I am like a sledgehammer, I pound those lids on tite like I used to be!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWJE0x7T4Q
The job is yours. Err, oops, no it’s not. Well, maybe. Naw. Can’t do it. Hellshitfiregoodgollyaboondoogle, let’s just make this thing disappear. How about a raise. Yeh, that’s the ticket! Just keep doing the same thing, and I’ll bump ya 50 grand. Sweetness abounds! I LOVE ME!!
Chuckles, what are you talking about? Aw @#$%& *&^$%# nobody ever knows what you are talking about.
Having a big time in Hotlanta!! Wooooo weeeee!!!
Hot Lan TTTTTtttttttttttttttttttaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
Tommy Tommy Tommy……. go have a beer and let us seasoned pros take care of the work. And just look at the fine work of my cohorters at Auburn that hushed this shit up for years:
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/former-auburn-players-allege-ncaa-misdeeds-under-former-002926576–ncaaf.html
Tommy, for every story like smartypants, we’ve go 20 that we got the lid on. And I am like a sledgehammer, I pound those lids on tite like I used to be!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWJE0x7T4Q
The job is yours. Err, oops, no it’s not. Well, maybe. Naw. Can’t do it. Hellshitfiregoodgollyaboondoogle, let’s just make this thing disappear. How about a raise. Yeh, that’s the ticket! Just keep doing the same thing, and I’ll bump ya 50 grand. Sweetness abounds! I LOVE ME!!
Chuckles, what are you talking about? Aw @#$%& *&^$%# nobody ever knows what you are talking about.
Having a big time in Hotlanta!! Wooooo weeeee!!!
Hot Lan TTTTTtttttttttttttttttttaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
Is this another Rutgers?
Upstate and Rutgers?
Is this another Rutgers?
Upstate and Rutgers?
What ever happened with smarty?
What ever happened with smarty?