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Comment on ‘Paste-eating eight year olds,’ ladies and gentlemen, the Oklahoma legislature by Steve Hunt

Steve Hunt — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:26:51 +0000

Pretty silly. I suspect it is some random person coming in to the room and doing that, it is quite easy to do something like that when they aren’t in session — nobody monitoring the place. But with Benge (Ben- jeeee?) says what he said, that pretty much makes it not matter who did it.
One concern I have is that once again, all people like Maddow care about is reporting on stuff like this with regards to Oklahoma and other places in the bible belt, rather than people like yourself Rena, who are standing up for social justice. It’s pretty disgusting to me, and personally I am sick of these people. Not just because of the fact that they’re doing this, but because of the fact that most of these people have been taught what is right pretty much since day one, when a lot of us around these parts either haven’t, or haven’t been exposed to the truth until later in life, like myself. Reminds me of that old church song…..” hide it under a bushel NO Im gonna let it shine….” these fancy elitist liberals seem to want to hide the truths they know under a bushel, and just make fun of those who don’t know any better.

Comment on OK Gazette surveys Oklahoma’s lefty blogosphere by Ian

Ian — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:04:51 +0000

Depending on how they define “liberal” or ‘lefty” blogs, I’d think that Abbie Smith’s ERV (http://scienceblogs.com/erv) should make the count. Sure, it’s primarily a science blog, but there’s a decent dose of politics in there too.

Comment on My big haul from Big Lots by James M. Branum

James M. Branum — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:11:49 +0000

Day Zero was a let down. It had so much potential to be a conversation starter for young people, but I was disappointed by it. I won’t say too much because I don’t want to ruin it, but I didn’t like the way it portrayed those who didn’t go.

Comment on Why can’t we work together to build a coordinated progressive community in Oklahoma? by Dave

Dave — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:07:34 +0000

I think the problem is that people in Oklahoma are apathetic by nature. I’ve witnessed this for years in the punk rock scene. People will go to things that they know and I think that is just how people are here.

Comment on Why can’t we work together to build a coordinated progressive community in Oklahoma? by Eric W. Pollard

Eric W. Pollard — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:42:31 +0000

thoughts (for what they’re worth)

- My frustration with some organizations is that I know they’re out there, they have events, provide essential information and services but I don’t know what they’re trying to achieve, what victories we can obtain. Do progressive organizations have well planned campaigns that can spur membership and public attention?

I was personally very frustrated when established members of the gay community (and some established progressives) sought to boycott a local restaurant as a main tactic for opposing the OKC school board.

I get tired of ‘us vs. them’. It’s easy in Oklahoma to get stuck in that because there are so many wingnuts, but I just don’t want to waste that much energy on calling them out when better tactics and strategies are available.

I understand your frustration, but at the same time there are campaigns that organizations could be running that attract more people, achieve real/quantitative change, and create some positive momentum for Oklahoma progressives. I think some coalitions could be built around campaigns that would help build networks, etc…but at the same time if organizations are running campaigns, getting victories, and creating positive change for Oklahomans, how networked do we need to be?

Comment on SCOTUS redesigns flag by Progressv

Progressv — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:57:14 +0000

The “Conservative” 5 activist judges claim Freedom of Speech issues. Freedom of speech for who ? Certainly not the voter.

“Conservative—No—Traitors—Yes !

Comment on A new look. Whatdaya think? by Paul Utterback

Paul Utterback — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:42:02 +0000

I like it. I concur that it’s a very clean theme and has an altogether more professional look than my blog concoction! Keep up the good work!

Comment on The poster boy of the Roberts Court by Dave

Dave — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:39:54 +0000

At least he didn’t scream “you lie.”

It is a sad, sad state that we find ourselves in isn’t it?

Comment on Today’s book haul by Dave

Dave — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:15:15 +0000

Joseph Ellis’ book American Creation was amazing. If Founding Brothers is anywhere near as good, you’re going to love the book.

Comment on My 2009 nod to exceptional Oklahoma Bloggers by Dave

Dave — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:50:04 +0000

Stupid typos…that should have said “kind words.”