Category Archives: Politics

And I’m not even Republican

Posted on May 30 by Mike

I’ve been known to criticize my congressman a bit here on this blog. It really isn’t personal. And for anyone who may think otherwise, perhaps this invitation I received in today’s mail will convince you: But what can I get … Continue reading →

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Senator Tom, come on down

Posted on May 21 by Mike

Now that President Obama has ordered a phase-in of increased vehicle fuel economy standards, our own Sen. Tom Coburn is worried: What if you want to drive a gas hog? You don’t have the right any longer in this country … Continue reading →

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Truth be told?

Posted on May 18 by Mike

Catherine Crabill is a GOP nominee in Virginia’s 99th House District. In her own words: … I did and do believe that our government was culpable in the OKC bombing. This was not based on a “conspiracy theory” but on … Continue reading →

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Inhofe to foil Obama plot against Oklahoma

Posted on May 12 by Mike

Boy, did I ever get fooled by Obama. When he talked about closing Guantanamo prison, I just assumed he would move the prisoners already there and detain them in other facilities. But thanks to Sen. Inhofe, we now know our … Continue reading →

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Tom ‘King’ Cole, prince of money

Posted on May 5 by Mike

No need to wonder why Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole voted for the Wall Street bailout. “People understand the business,” said Representative Tom Cole, Republican of Oklahoma. “You take the king’s shilling, you become the king’s man.” Top industries contributing to … Continue reading →

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Inhofe’s taste in art

Posted on Apr 23 by Mike

Having Jim Inhofe as my Senator, it takes a really special remark about the guy to get my attention; something like this: Grizzled convicts dancing in pink ballerina tutus for Jim Inhofe. And to find out he paid for it … Continue reading →

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Taxation with too much representation

Posted on Apr 20 by Mike

There’s been a lot of people crying about “taxation without representation”. Well, us folks here in Little Axe have the opposite problem: “taxation with too much representation”. The map below shows the Little Axe School District boundaries outlined in black. … Continue reading →

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Too much Coffee for Dems

Posted on Mar 31 by Mike

I’m really getting tired of hearing Democrats harp about Oklahoma Senate leader Glenn Coffee. OK, so he failed to pay some traffic tickets from 8 or 9 years ago. … one for speeding and another for operating a motor vehicle … Continue reading →

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Even God against Humphreys

Posted on Feb 13 by Mike

Like most sensible Oklahomans, I don’t much care for Kirk Humphreys. What I dislike most about him is his Party first attitude. And even then the guy couldn’t win a GOP Senate primary despite the backing of state Republican leaders. … Continue reading →

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Politicians think Oklahomans are pussies

Posted on Jan 29 by Mike

Talk about being terrorized: Oklahoma Lawmakers Seek To Keep Gitmo Detainees Out of Oklahoma Oklahoma Congresswoman Mary Fallin introduced House Resolution 701, which would prohibit federal funds from being used to transfer terrorists held in Guantanamo Bay to any facility … Continue reading →

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