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Small blue dot in the reddest of states, Oklahoma. Old enough to remember when the state was all blue. USAF Veteran Retired. Thick as a brick and committed to the Constitution. No DM. No crypto. No MAGA. No boobies.

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Wag the Dog - Wikipedia

Wag The Dog Epstein Mid-Terms

Wag the Dog (1997) is a political satire film about a U.S. president's spin doctor who hires a Hollywood producer to fabricate a war in Albania to distract the public from a sex scandal just before an election.

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02.03.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poll finds low support for U.S. strikes on Iran WASHINGTON – Only one in four Americans approves of the U.S. strikes

GOP Congressmen Fan Out To Their Districts In An Attempt To Sell Constituents On Trump’s War With Iran

The strikes began three days before the first primaries of the midterm elections. This is a political expediency versus a security necessity.

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02.03.2026 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Analysis WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and members of his administratio

Iranian Attack To Distract Public From Trump And Netanyahu’s Domestic Woes

The United States and Israel launched military strikes and 'major combat operations' against Iran on Feb.28, targeting the country’s missile capabilities and its leaders.

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Governor hopefuls vie for conservative votes at GOP forum State GOP leaders say Oklahoma is the most conservative state in the

Oklahoma GOP #1 With MAGA Agenda

State GOP leaders say Oklahoma is the most conservative state in the nation and are looking to gubernatorial candidates to uphold the state’s red agenda. Culture wars, economic ruin, and education privatization to follow.

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Who benefits from Trump’s war in Iran? The answer is disturbingly clear There's no four-dimensional chess here. There's just the president, and what we know he's like.

Who benefits from Trump’s war in Iran? The answer is disturbingly clear
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Is a Secret Plot Already in Motion to Take the Election Out of Voters’ Hands? If you’ve studied history β€” and you know I have β€” that’s the moment when the hair on the back of your neck should stand up…

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Art of the Con

Say it out loud & normalize it
Repeat

Make it part of what the populace accepts as fact, as appropriate.. as legal

β€œI could shoot someone..”
β€œI alone can solve it..”

Now, 151 innocent people were murdered in intl waters by trump
&
2 US citizens

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AG wants planned dental rule nixed Dentists pushed back on extraction changeDale DenwaltThe Oklahoman USA

New SoonerCare Dental Rules Are Backed By Private Companies

β€œThe (Administrative Procedures Act) does not authorize a state agency to amend a proposed rule after publishing the rulemaking intent but before the public comment period ends.”

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Suit says subsidiary pressured adjuster Company continues to dispute damage claim When 130-mile-per-hour winds

Is Your Insurance With A Trustworthy Underwriter?

One of the most β€œegregious examples of insurance bad faith,” a β€œsystematic scheme” in which Allstate allegedly pressured independent adjusters to alter their damage assessments to reduce claim payouts.

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how many times will i say this

"school vouchers are sanctioned embezzlement"

i will say this all of the times

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OK GOP want to use Teachers Retirement to pay for private school tax credits while retired teachers haven't seen a COLA increase in nearly 20 years.
Maybe, give retired teachers a raise with any TRS savings b/c their poverty level incomes should be a real embarrassment to the state.

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Tariff turbulence leaves Treasury markets dazed ANALYSISRuling adds uncertainty over refunds, policyLaura Matthews and

CBO Estimates Americans Will Pay More Than $300B Annually In Taxes For Trumps Tariffs Over The Next Decade

The Supreme Court’s takedown of Trump’s tariffs has infused new risks and uncertainties into trade policy, U.S. debt and the dollar.

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Senate eyes teacher pensions Plan redirects $254M from retirement fund Republican Senate leaders wa

OK School Voucher Program Seeks Funds From Teacher Retirement Fund

Less than 10% of tax credits issued for the current school year went to families receiving income-based government assistance. 20% of the credits went to families earning $250,000+.

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I took a $10k relocation grant to move from the suburbs of D.C. to Tulsa with my son in 2021β€”here's why we stayed "I imagined that our time in Tulsa would be memorable, but I couldn't quite anticipate the ways it would change our lives for the better," says Allison Irby Vu.

"I imagined that our time in Tulsa would be memorable, but I couldn't quite anticipate the ways it would change our lives for the better," says Allison Irby Vu.

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What would AI say about a choice between having clean air and healthy humans or having more data centers to satisfy corporate greed?

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Trump pledges β€˜obnoxious’ new tariffs WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump vowed to impose new β€œobnoxiou

Why Does The U.S. Need Even More Obnoxious Tariffs?

Trump vowed to impose new β€œobnoxious” tariffs after the Supreme Court overturned his signature economic policy, teasing more measures and different tools that he can use

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The Shooting Death of RenΓ©e Good: The Investigation that Wasn’t Allowed to Happen The Minnesota mother was fatally shot by a federal agent. And in the hours that followed, the routine investigation into her death was quietly blocked from ever finding the truth.

The Shooting Death of RenΓ©e Good: The Investigation that Wasn’t Allowed to Happen

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EPA to weaken limits on mercury from coal plants WASHINGTON – The Trump administration announced on Feb.20 it will ro

Air Pollution Back In Fashion Under Trump Regime

Trump has promised to reduce EPA barriers to meet rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence and data centers.

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Jail could be forced to slash its staff Needs to find another $5.4M by end of JuneRichard MizeThe Oklahoman US

OK County Jail Predicts Payroll Shortcoming

The door to jail reform will slam shut and improving conditions will reverse with nearly half the staff laid off unless $5.4 million is found for the Oklahoma County jail by June 30.

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TSET shifts investment policies β€˜Oklahoma values’ score set to become a factorPaul MoniesOKLAHOMA

OK TSET Fund To Follow Conservative Investment Policies

The Tobacco Settlement and Endowment Trust board approved aligning the fund with objectives of anti-ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) conservative nonprofits like the Heritage Foundation.

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I’d like to believe the worst is over. I wish I could tell you (and myself) to relax. But I have to be honest with you: I fear worse is to come.

This means you and I and all sane Americans cannot relax our vigilance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-saving-the-last-best

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www.huffpost.com White House Dinner Closes A Turbulent Week For Governors In Washington

White House Dinner Closes A Turbulent Week For Governors In Washington

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The press has reported on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision as if it were only about tariffs. Wrong. It’s far bigger and even more important. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-supreme-courts-tariff-decision

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Let’s not go backward on Medicaid expansion Six years ago, Oklahoma voters passed Medicaid expansion and secured

GOP Against A Healthy America

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt used his State of the State address to attack Medicaid and call on lawmakers to rollback the lifesaving program.

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Route 66 Road Trip: Must-Visit Attractions Across All 8 States Travel through the iconic landmarks and hidden gems that make Route 66 the most legendary highway in America.

Road Trip? I'm ready, especially since that famous corner in Winslow is included:

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21.02.2026 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What problem is Trump's new global 10% tariff meant to solve?

If it's about leverage, ask: How much leverage do you get from a tariff that disappears in 150 days?

If it's onshoring: Who builds new factories based on tariff that disappear before the factory is built?

It's a tax. That's all it is.

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Reese’s grandson: Hershey changed recipe The grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese has a

Confess And Repent Hershey - Return Reese’s To Its Original Goodness

The grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese has accused Hershey of replacing the candy’s original ingredients with cheaper alternatives

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Making a statement Several dozen Crooked Oak High School students walked out of their las

Oklahoma GOP Lawmakers Want To Spank Student Protesters

Republican lawmakers have called on state schools officials to block the protests or discipline the teachers they alleged help organize the events.

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Can Stitt sign an executive order outside the state? Alexia AstonThe Oklahoman USA TODAY NETWORK As wildfires ravaged the P

Can OK Have Two Governors At The Same Time?

This not the first time Stitt’s travel has raised questions.

Under Article 6 of the state constitution, any time the governor is out of state, his powers as chief executive transfer to the lieutenant governor.

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SCOTUS nullifies Trump’s tariffs Fate of collected funds not mentioned in rulingMaureen Groppe, Bart Ja

SCOTUS Puts Bit In Trump’s Mouth Over Tariffs - Will Congress Take Up The Reins?

A furious President Donald Trump slammed the Supreme Court after a landmark decision striking down his power to impose sweeping tariffs.

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THE TRUMP CARD Alex GladdenThe Oklahoman USA TODAY NETWORK As the race for Oklahoma g

Trump Has 81% Approval Rating Amongst Oklahoma GOP Voters

As the race for Oklahoma governor heats up, leading Republican candidates are working to convince voters that they are the most aligned with President Donald Trump.

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