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• Area School Board Filings

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  The filing period for area school board races ended yesterday. Multiple candidates filed in several districts across the area.
  
  Muskogee: Larry Dan Leatherman and Pamela Isaacs (incumbent Danny Shiew did not file).
  Hilldale: Terri Breedlove (incumbent) and Vernon Antonioni.
  Fort Gibson: Darren Kilpatrick (incumbent) drew no opposition.
  Okay: Jon [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2009, 6:47pm EST
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• A Date Which Will Live In Infamy

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  USS Oklahoma burning after capsizing in Pearl Harbor.
  
  We must never forget the sacrifices of previous generations of Americans. The patriots of World War II come closest to mind on this date, especially as they begin to fade from history.
  
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  Posted: December 07, 2009, 9:42pm EST
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• The Conservative View: Cards and Politics

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  This week's Conservative View, by Adair County Commissioner Russell Turner (R-Stilwell).The Conservative View
  by Russell Turner
  
  Cards and Politics
  
  I have never fancied myself as being an accomplished card player, but knowing when to fold and get out of the current game is a trait that any good [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2009, 7:23pm EST
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• Tulsa Bible Church Christmas Celebration

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  For anyone interested: my church, Tulsa Bible Church (60th and Sheridan), is putting on a Christmas cantata this Friday evening (7pm) and Sunday evening (6pm). With a full choir and orchestra, and drama team, the 2009 TBC Christmas Celebration will be [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 1:30pm EST
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• Dan Arnett Announces Campaign Tour

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  From Second Congressional District candidate Dan Arnett (R-Henryetta):
  Dan Arnett Announces Tour of Oklahoma Colleges and Universities
  
  Over 99,437,266 Americans are under the age of 25 according to the last US Census. That age group is roughly one third of the entire population. [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 4:27pm EST
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• American Majority School Board Training

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  From American Majority Oklahoma:
  American Majority is conducting a candidate training event in Tulsa on Saturday, December 19th. This training will address usage of new and traditional media, campaign planning, successful fundraising tactics, grassroots organization, and more! Those running for school board are highly encouraged [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 7:56am EST
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• Hammons to Run for Reelection

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  Muskogee Mayor John Tyler Hammons said tonight that he will be running for re-election in 2010.
  
  Hammons made the announcement at a press conference attended by about forty Muskogee residents at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Many in the crowd were members of local veterans groups, a testament [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:57pm EST
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• Hammons to Make Reelection Announcement

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  Muskogee Mayor John Tyler Hammons will be making an official announcement regarding his intentions for, or against, reelection in 2010 tonight.
  
  The press conference will be held tonight at 6pm at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in Muskogee. Hammons was first elected in [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 10:12am EST
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• The Conservative View: With What Brain Working?

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  This week's Conservative View, by Adair County Commissioner Russell Turner.The Conservative View
  by Russell Turner
  
  With What Brain Working?
  
  Our country has always prided itself on being a nation that is fair and just for all people. Over the past several years our leaders have gotten into a [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 4:22pm EST
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• Global Warming, eh?

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  According to many in the worlds of Science and Politics (or, political Science), the Earth is on a dangerous global warming global cooling global warming, no, climate change trend.
  
  Oh really? Explain this.
  
  From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admintration (NOAA) (emphasis [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 10:09pm EST
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• Happy Thanksgiving!

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  President George Washington's first Thanksgiving Address, 1789.
  City of New York, October 3, 1789
  
  Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 10:19pm EST
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• The Conservative View: The Future Costs

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  Better late than never... this week's Conservative View, by Adair County Commissioner Russell Turner.
  The Conservative View
  by Russell Turner
  
  The Future Costs
  
  A couple of nights ago I watched The History Channel documentary about World War 2. Most of the people today do not appreciate the sacrifice [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 5:43pm EST
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• Comparing Oklahoma Politicians/Candidates on Facebook

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  The McCarville Report Online reported this morning that 5th District Congressional Candidate James Lankford recently surpassed the 10,000 Facebook supporters mark, making him the first Oklahoma candidate or politician to reach that milestone.
  
  Admittedly, I was in some disbelief that Lankford, a newcomer to politics, could have [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 4:45pm EST
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• Terry Harrison to Run for DA, Forgo 5th House Term

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  State Rep. Terry Harrison (D, McAlester) has announced his intention to run for District Attorney in 2010, rather than run for a fifth term in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
  
  Harrison represents House District 18, which covers portions of McIntosh and Pittsburg counties, including [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 10:57am EST
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• Happy Birthday, Oklahoma!

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  Happy 102nd Birthday, Oklahoma!
  

  
  

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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:42pm EST
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• Charter Review Committee - First Meeting Tomorrow

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  The Muskogee City Council, acting as the Charter Review Committee, will be holding their first meeting on the city charter tomorrow evening at 5:30pm.
  
  The meetings for the committee are set for the first and third Tuesdays of every month, after the Public Works [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 4:47pm EST
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• Sarah Palin and Media Bias, Yet Again

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  The Muskogee Phoenix ran excerpts from a larger article from the Associated Press that was an all-out Democratic Party hit piece masquerading as journalism in today's newspaper. The occasion, and the familiar target? A "fact-check" on 'Going Rogue', the soon-to-be-released book by former Alaska' [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 9:07pm EST
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• The Conservative View: What's The Difference?

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  This week's Conservative View, by Adair County Commissioner Russell Turner.
  The Conservative View
  by Russell Turner
  
  What's The Difference?
  
  One of the great things about this country has always been freedom. I have always cherished the freedoms that our founding fathers sacrificed so much for. We can be [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 7:37pm EST
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• Veterans Day - Congressional Heroes

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  I wasn't able to get this ready to post on Veterans Day, so here it is a bit late.
  
  There are three veterans in Congress that I want to highlight for you. These individuals have compelling stories to tell about their military experiences that fit right in with the' [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 8:19pm EST
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• Veterans Day 2009

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  Today is a day set aside to remember those who have served our nation in the military to protect our freedoms. Without their sacrifice, America would not the nation it is today. Thank you, veterans.
  
  
  America; the land of the free, because of the [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 10:37pm EST
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• 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

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  Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall.
  
  A large ceremony was held at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the same location as President Ronald Reagan's famous "Tear down this Wall" speech.
  
  Many dignitaries attended the event. Geman Chancellor' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 5:09pm EST
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• Columnist Ralph Peters on Ft. Hood Islamist Terror

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  The following is an article written by columnist Ralph Peters, which ran in the New York Post on November 6th.
  Call This Horror by its name: Islamist Terror
  
  On Thursday afternoon, a radicalized Muslim US Army officer shouting "Allahu Akbar!" committed the worst act of terror on [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 3:51pm EST
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• American Majority Training Seminar this Saturday!

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  Just a reminder - the American Majority Activist/Candidate training session is this Saturday! The event will take place at the Muskogee Public Library, from 9:30am to noon on Saturday (the 14th). Cost will be $10 per person - this will help American [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:55am EST
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• The Conservative View: Who's Got The Crystal Ball?

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  This week's Conservative View, by Adair County Commissioner Russell Turner.
  The Conservative View
  by Russell Turner
  
  Who's Got The Crystal Ball?
  
  Most of us have watched old movies about individuals that prey upon people who want to know what their departed loved ones from beyond the grave would [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 8:24pm EST
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• A Blogging Milestone: 10,000 Visits

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  At 5:26am today, this blog reached another milestone - 10,000 visits.
  
  I started blogging on July 31st, 2008. Now, some 418 posts later, I'm glad I did this; it has certainly been a very interesting experience.
  
  Thank you so much for your readership - without your input' [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 5:09pm EST
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