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My plan was to sign out of the political process the Monday before election day, ignore the Tuesday blathering of non-pandit pundits and check on the results Wednesday morning. The politico in me needed the rest. The recess
Read moreI once envisioned a new feudalism where gated communities and large estates evolved into fortresses to protect the super rich from those whose labor created their wealth. We do have armed compounds of crazies who spout “liberty” when
Read moreI live alone in a small brick home in a neighborhood almost as old as I am. In most parts of the world, three generations would consider my abode a place of luxury – running water, heat, even air
Read moreWell, Oklahoma Democrats got smoked again (and some pollsters now have zero credibility). In 2014, State Sen. Joe Dorman, with little name recognition outside his district, pulled 41percent of the statewide vote. In 2018, former Attorney General Drew Edmondson
Read moreState’s Rights. Earlier this month a Republican, an intelligent and thoughtful fellow of high reputation, remarked that he is for states’ rights. One hundred years ago the Democratic Party wore the conservative label. During the 19th century the Democratic party
Read moreThe shameless sham shuffles on. World leaders have descended on Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for another United Nations climate summit. COP(out)-27 promises delegates a great stay at one of Egypt’s prime resorts, “known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters
Read moreWith state voters getting a clear picture of his anti-education platform, Republican state school superintendent candidate Ryan Walters has resorted to another big GOP lie to try to rally supporters to his cause. How can you tell if
Read moreOklahoma Republican leaders count on solid support outside Oklahoma City and Tulsa to maintain their power, push their agenda. Little matter that state and national Republican policies work mostly against the interests of those voters and everyone but the
Read moreIf I choose, I can drift down to my corner store, flash an ID – so corporate bosses can collect my personal data – and buy a pack of cigarettes. Yet, cigarettes – perfectly legal for adults – have
Read moreIt is an itch they can’t resist. Republicans see governmental money and conspire to put it into private bank accounts. Their economic policies cater to the richest among us – well, not among you and me, bunky, since that
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