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Concert to benefit Peace House & Church of the Open Arms

Checkered Past Concert
Batch says “Poignant, playful and sweetly subversive with warm harmonies – acoustic music that zings!”
WHAT: Benefit Concert for Peace House & Church of the Open Arms
COST: Free Admission – (freewill donations during concert gratefully accepted)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13, 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 for
refreshments & … read more »

I’m against this war no matter who’s running it

Well, more disappointment from Obama. Now we know who really runs this country while he is president — the same folks who have been running it (badly and into the ground).
I will be joining The Peace House folks and others tomorrow at a demonstration to say No to Escalation in Afghanistan. (I think there is … read more »

October Is GLBT History Month

Here’s a fun way to learn some GLBT history.
Modeled after Black and Women’s History Months, GLBT History Month highlights annually the achievements of 31 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender Icons—one each day—with a free video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources.
How It Works
Beginning October 1, 2009, a new GLBT Icon is presented daily. … read more »

Nuclear Disarmament tour to stop in OKC Sunday

Got this email this afternoon from Batch at the Peace House.
LATE-BREAKING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM: Nuclear Disarmament in Congress & around USA
Sunday, October 4th
4:30 pm – – – – – Gather: Snacks, Refreshments, Solidarity
4:45-6:00 pm – PROGRAM: speakers, power-point, short video
COMMUNITY HALL: Church of the Open Arms 3131 N. Pennsylvania Ave. … read more »

Oklahoma progressives pushing back against health care reform disinformation and myths

I got the following email from MoveOn.org this morning, but I’m always getting grandiose action items from them that don’t take into account that Oklahoma has completely hopeless representation in DC. So I wondered if there really would be such an event in OK.

Dear MoveOn member,
August is the make-or-break month for health care … read more »

The Funniest Signs From Town Hall Protests (PICS)

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
    None of these are as good as the 2005 classic “Get a Job, Morans,” but still funny. Most seem to be lefty infiltrators.    

Obsolete Technology: 40 Big Losers – PC World

Source: www.pcworld.com
    I especially like #29, although it hardly fits the definition of “technology, rather a victim of technology — and bad policy.    

t r u t h o u t | Afghanistan War Resister Sentenced

Source: www.truthout.org
    My friend and colleague, Oklahoma lawyer James Branum, is Bishop’s attorney. Learn more about his work at girightslawyer.com.    

Health Debate Fails to Ignite Obama’s Web – NYTimes.com

Source: www.nytimes.com
    Yeah, well, maybe if he hadn’t completely dissed and alienated the Left in the first six months, we’d be coming when he called now. Just a thought.