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Video: Daniel Sandate Speaking at OKC Memorial Event for 6 year Anniversary of Iraq War

C. W. McBlackville — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:19:00 +0000

Iraq War veteran and conscientious objector Daniel Sandate talks on March 22, 2009, about his experience and the need for servicemembers, vets and others to speak out. Hat tip: peacearena

WRS August 2008 National Political Environment Assessment

Editor — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:01:04 +0000

Leading national Republican research and consulting firm Wilson Research Strategies, has released its August 2008 edition of the National Political Environment Assessment Highlights: “The American public is more deeply concerned about the economy than they were about the war at it’s height opinion wise.” “Ideas such as the gas tax holiday and support for offshore drilling finds [...]

Video: Oklahoma Veterans and Jim Inhofe

C. W. McBlackville — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:02:17 +0000

A group calling itself OklahomaVets.org released this video of Oklahoma veterans criticizing Senator Inhofe on his past military votes. Here is one example they cite: December 18, 2007 H.R. 2764 vote 441 An omnibus appropriations bill that included $3.7 billion in emergency funding for veterans programs. INHOFE: NO (The bill passed 76-17) With Senator Inhofe’s strong record of [...]

Coburn, from Iraq: We will fight this war again if we don’t fight it now.

Editor — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:17:00 +0000

KSWO in Lawton is reporting on Coburns weekend visit to Iraq: U.S. Senator Tom Coburn says the 3,000 National Guard troops from Oklahoma are fighting in the safest environment in Iraq in five years. Coburn visited with the troops this weekend and was scheduled to stop in Afghanistan today before returning to the U.S. [...] Coburn says reserve units should [...]

NBC Decides to Air "Controversial’ Ad Thanking Troops; Lt. Col. Steve Russell Featured

Editor — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:03:00 +0000

NBC originally refused to air the above commercial yesterday on their Meet the Press program with Tim Russert. NBC said that airing the spot would violate the network’s prohibition on “controversial issue ads.” How sad. The war has been so politicized, that now it is deemed “controversial” to ask Americans to thank our brave soldiers [...]

Voice of Defeat Headlines Oklahoma Democrat Fundraiser

C. W. McBlackville — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:58:00 +0000

From Red Oklahoma Oklahoma Democrats’ 13th annual Carl Albert awards banquet won’t be headlined by a war veteran with a message of staying the course for victory. It won’t be headlined by a legislative leader who supports our troops and is an advocate for responsible policy in Iraq, either. Instead, Oklahoma Democrats have chosen Congressman James [...]

Rep. Boren a "Bush Dog?"

Editor — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:44:00 +0000

“I’m hearing more and more frequently a sense of rage with the Democratic leadership in Congress. From failing to stop the war to expanding Bush’s wiretapping authority, the swing vote of conservative Democrats in the House are forming an effective conservative majority that is enabling Bush to govern as he wishes.” “Bush’s Dogs” Jason Altmire, PA-04 John Barrow, [...]

Fallin Iraq Interview

Editor — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:27:00 +0000

Ray and Bob interview Representative Mary Fallin about her trip to Iraq and the latest developments in Congress. Listen to the interview here. Related Oklahoma Women’s Network Blog: “Oklahoma Women’s Groups meet with Rep Mary Fallin”

ODP Loves the Veterans Now?

Editor — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:37:00 +0000

A little damage control maybe? From Okbluenotes: Oklahoma Democratic Party & Veterans Committee to Host “Support the Troops” Event Oklahomans Deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan to Receive Care Packages Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Democratic Party is sponsoring a ‘Support the Troops’ campaign by gathering items from the ‘most wanted’ list that have been requested by our Oklahoma [...]

Istook on Funding the Troops

Editor — Fri, 25 May 2007 20:51:00 +0000