Who's it gonna be???
Gentle reader:
We hate the "here's the nominee shortlist" performative article. Why? Because they are almost universally wrong. Name the last time one of these lists had the actual nominee on it?
Mail Bag
Gentle reader:
Often we get questions about things, and we usually respond or debate with people directly. Some questions we think might be good for discussion at large because many of you are asking the same things. Given this, and without further adieu, here we go with our inaugural "mail bag.":
Hardin's abuse of free speech leads to failures
Gentle reader:
In our last missive we highly recommended that Republicans quit suing each other. But there was a lawsuit that we had previously highlighted that we feel is warranted. So did the judge overseeing the case. Just yesterday in the Wagoner County case of Jenifer Stevens v. OKGOP National Committeewoman Karin Hardin, the judge refused Karin's Motion to Dismiss, and will allow the defamation case to go forward.
The Obsolete Man
Gentle Reader:
Do you watch the Twilight Zone? We're not talking about the remakes, we're talking about the real episodes from the early 1960s. Go back and watch them, they are full of conservative messages. Same with some of the early Stark Trek episodes.
RINO
Gentle reader:
What, exactly, is a RINO?
We've looked for definitions in the past, and end up with heads that hurt. In 2010 Ronda Vuillemont-Smith started the 9/12 Project in Tulsa. The group was one of the leading Tea Party organizations in the state, and at the time was considered radical. She was elected the Tulsa County GOP Chair and was considered radical. She was part of the Ron Paul Revolution that held their own "parking lot" convention in Norman in 2012 and challenged the "establishment" slate of delegates that year. But now, she's a RINO. Why? it's never really been explained to us, but we'll go with it. (BTW, Ronda, Happy Saint Valentine's Day, Sweetheart!)
Various and Sundry
Gentle reader:
As kids we once had an elderly neighbor that would regularly say "various and sundry." We thought that each word had a different but similar meaning. They were in fact synonyms. So, in honor of Mr. C, and because we provide multiple "sundry" items today, we've titled this various and sundry.
As-salamu alaykum
Gentle readers:
You did it. You really did it. Some of you have decided to go full retard again. Right when we started to think there wasn't anything really to write about ever again, you offered us a gift. Thank you.
ISO today's William F. Buckley
Gentle reader:
We aren't ever sure how many of you know the history of American conservatism. Most of you certainly don't know the history of the OKGOP, why things are done certain ways, and why reactionary passion does not override reason. But today we want to primarily talk about American conservatism.
The False Prophet Switches Horses
Gentle Reader:
Before we begin, it has come to our attention that Melissa Remmington's husband passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening. Our condolences go out to her and the family. Politics is a competitive thing, but when life events happen we should pump the brakes and exhibit kindness. We hope that she can find peace in this time of difficulty.
Dan and Dan and Cathy and Ryan and Howard and Chip and now Chip again
Gentle reader:
For those of you that read us, and for those of you that lie and say you don't read us, you know that we are not Gentner Drummond fans. Most of you are not either. And while we have some skepticism around the poll released the other day showing a tie in the Governor's race, we don't really care because — as we said in our last piece — we feel like all of the ad and mail money is being wasted right now.
Premature Electionation
Gentle reader:
We have a couple of things to talk about today, and only one of them is about the OKGOP leadership. Let's get to it, shall we?
The free speech Charlie Kirk died for
Gentle reader:
Many of you email regularly and ask "who are you," or "why do you write?" In the sadness of Charlie Kirk's passing, we address these questions. Maybe not how some of you would prefer, but we do nonetheless.
Fwd: The corner with no exit
Gentle reader:
You have heard of painting yourself into a corner, right? Sure you have. The image in your mind at this moment is of a person trapped by their own poor painting strategy. Or perhaps you are picturing an action figure. If you aren't, you're about to, for two reasons.
Fwd: Cinemax After Dark
Gentle Reader:
With the help of communist Che Guevara, Fidel Castro and his brother Raul led a bloody revolution against the Batista government.
Fundraising, Limo Rides, MicMic, and Wind Turbines
Gentle reader:
With Ferlin not posting for nearly a month, and us keeping true to our promise of fewer emails, you have been without content for a while. Well, let's write some for you. Away we go...
Since we were mentioned yesterday...
Gentle reader:
In the Chickasaw Warrior Council House, it is not uncommon for us to sing songs about our ancestors, including the party leaders and elders that went before us.
A Linda Murphy Without a Country
Gentle Reader:
Kind of a quick one here, but it's worth the read. Here we go.
Our prophecy continues
Gentle reader:
Nearly one year ago (May 7, 2024), we published our prophecy. We actually published it on January 22, 2024, but it was republished a year ago. We republish it here for your consideration:
State Convention Bingo
Gentle Reader:
It's State Convention Time! WE WILL
be there sitting right next to Mellissa Remmington (or whatever her real name is)(We know her real name) so you might suspect that we'd say hello to everyone. We plan to not cast votes for anything this weekend, but are just going for the entertainment of it all!
Melissa Remmington
Gentle Reader:
We understand that some of you have missed us. Some have asked why we didn't write about the Oklahoma County Convention. Some of you wanted us to chime in on state convention. Or the candidates. Or the FEC fine. Or this or that. Sorry, not sorry. We've been watching Ferlin Kearns videos while smoking peyote in our mountain retreat. This is the way. Shall we get started with the entertainment?