A Stanford man

You went to a less distinguished college than I did. You weren’t a Stanford U scholar as I was. What makes you more “informed” than I am?

— Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) August 13, 2018

This has got to be performance art, in the manner of an intentionally cringe-inducing Borat skit.

If so, D’Souza is showing some dedication to his role:

For all his contempt to academics, he sure likes to pretend he was one.

A fellowship at the conservative Hoover Institution — physically on campus but not part of the university—doesn’t make anyone a “Stanford U. scholar.” https://t.co/rm9dFsRQJ1

— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) August 13, 2018

Oh dear! Another struggling academic who can’t sell books or make movies is on hand to lecture me about success @dandrezner https://t.co/QG5JegCve4

— Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) August 13, 2018