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Way to Go W.A.D.! Labor Commissioner Candidate Comments On Tyson Plant Closing

Editor — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:19:38 +0000

Oklahoma Labor Commissioner candidate Jason Reese expressed his concern for the families of those facing layoffs after Tyson’s decision to close its plant in Ponca City. Word came last week that Tyson is closing its doors in northern Oklahoma and moving jobs to New York, Iowa and Texas. “This shows, emphatically, the need for a [...]

W.A.D. Edmondson Blows Wad; Dismisses Charges Against OK-3

C. W. McBlackville — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:44:26 +0000

From Examiner.com: Looks like the rule of law and justice (delayed) still does mean something in Oklahoma. W.A.D. Edmondson’s silly prosecution of three citizens for petitioning their government came to a merciful end yesterday. Upon hearing of the news, an observer and reader of OKPNS sent us this comment: “We have drugs to regrow hair, surgeries [...]

Quote of the Day: “Private Law Firms Representing Oklahoma….Have Spent About $25 Million”

C. W. McBlackville — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:54:04 +0000

Courtesy of Conium W.A.D., when will the madness end!!!! AP: “Private law firms representing Oklahoma in a lawsuit against poultry companies have spent about $25 million but that amount will increase unless the case is settled, Attorney General Drew Edmondson said.” Related: EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS: Poultry Attorneys Claim Edmondson’s Contingency Fee Contracts with Former AG’s Firm Break Oklahoma and [...]

Oklahoma “People’s Media” Censor Paul Jacob

C. W. McBlackville — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:19:30 +0000

More proof of the incestuous relationship between W. A. D. and the media? “Recently I sent out a news release with a statement declaring our innocence and attacking this politically-motivated prosecution. Next thing I know, the Citizens in Charge website gets shut down. An email from the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority complained to our hosting [...]

NY Times: Web Sites That Dig for News Rise as Watchdogs

C. W. McBlackville — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:34:02 +0000

From Examiner.com: While W.A.D. Edmondson blatantly abuses his power persecuting citizen activists and poultry farmers (with a willing media turning a blind eye) – the people of Oklahoma City don’t have to be reminded that there is only one daily newspaper, and it is quickly sliding into increasing irrelevance. A story in today’s New York Times [...]

BREAKING: Citizen Leader Faces Felony Charges for Petitioning Oklahoma Government‏

C. W. McBlackville — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:14:30 +0000

National Initiative and Referendum Expert’s Statement Before Trial for Violating Petition Laws (Oklahoma City, OK)…Paul Jacob, President of Citizens in Charge released the following statement before his preliminary hearing on felony charges of violating the state’s statute requiring petition circulators to be residents of Oklahoma: “Today, Attorney General Drew Edmondson continues his attack on the right to [...]

Video: The Scoop On Poop

C. W. McBlackville — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:01:32 +0000

Hat tip: OklahomaHorizonTV Related: Note to Poultry Industry: Utilize the Ability to Fire Bad Consultants! W.A.D. Edmondson’s Chickens Coming Home to Roost? Bacteria In State Waters – A Little Honesty, Please Chicken Back-Scratching AG Edmondson Using Henchman to Intimidate Chicken Farmers? Edmondson Trying to Intimidate OKPNS? FLASHBACK: The Means Justifies the Ends Mr. Attorney General?

Note to Poultry Industry: Utilize the Ability to Fire Bad Consultants!

C. W. McBlackville — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:44:02 +0000

“Who wouda thunk it!” Except for the basketball guy, only the PR whizzes at Schnake-Turnbo Frank could have engineered a more half-baked publicity scheme than to announce a major legal counter-offensive by the poultry industry against WAD Edmondson on a Friday before the national election. Even the tone-deaf Chesapeake PR bumblers know that the media is usually [...]

Reforming the Reform Process:How to Restore Oklahoma’s Voter Initiative

C. W. McBlackville — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:32:13 +0000

Oklahoma leaders, as well as national experts, will come together on Saturday, November 15, 2008 to discuss the state of Oklahoma’s citizen initiative process, the problems citizens face and reforms that are needed. This event is being sponsored by Oklahomans for Initiative Rights and will be held from 8:30 am – 12 noon at the Renaissance [...]

Video: W.A.D. Edmondson Fights Domestic Abuse (Easier Than Fighting Poultry Farmers & Ballot Petitioners?)

C. W. McBlackville — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:02:00 +0000

Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson talks about the issues discussed at the Domestic and Sexual Violence Conference. Hat tip: newsok.tv