Since we live in Oklahoma

[Ton Loc]

Should we all realize that our vote doesn't matter?
That most of the **** talked about on here is clearly ridiculous?
Shouldn't we pay more attention to what actually effects us more aka the state and local government?

Just asking because of all the asinine although highly entertaining conversations that take place in this thread - not a single one of them makes a got damn difference. And not a single one of the arguments will ever lead to any noticeable change.

In summation - we're all screwed and stuck with the decisions of the overall ignorant majority of this state.

Carry on

[BoulderSooner79]

I live my life pretty much the way you recommend and it serves me well. I can enjoy some of these discussions and I occasionally stir the pot, but I don't get my undies in a bundle. I cast my national vote as I think it's a citizen's obligation, but I walk away knowing full well it has little weight. I spend my limited time on very local issues where a few hours of work can make a difference. I participate in local transportation plans and have helped get bike lane markings installed and a pedestrian overpass funded where a dangerous intersection had cost lives. Small things, but it all adds up if every helps with something.

[okie52]

Should we all realize that our vote doesn't matter?
That most of the **** talked about on here is clearly ridiculous?
Shouldn't we pay more attention to what actually effects us more aka the state and local government?

Just asking because of all the asinine although highly entertaining conversations that take place in this thread - not a single one of them makes a got damn difference. And not a single one of the arguments will ever lead to any noticeable change.

In summation - we're all screwed and stuck with the decisions of the overall ignorant majority of this state.

Carry on

I'll just take a wild guess that you are not including yourself in the "ignorant majority".

[champions77]

I'll just take a wild guess that you are not including yourself in the "ignorant majority".

Must be such a burden to have to deal with all of these ignorant folks on a daily basis? I mean why can't we have more folks here like the smartest President in our history? Why???

[okie52]

Must be such a burden to have to deal with all of these ignorant folks on a daily basis? I mean why can't we have more folks here like the smartest President in our history? Why???

I'm sure he's stayed here to help change things for the better...well, I'm sure at one time he thought he'd try to change things for the better until he realized he was dealing with an ignorant majority.

[olevetonahill]

I'll just take a wild guess that you are not including yourself in the "ignorant majority".

If the Folks here in Ok. are the ignorant ones for NOT voting for Obammy ( Not one dayum county,either time) Then I guess Im one of em myself

[BoulderSooner79]

I just consider myself one of the unwashed masses.

[okie52]

If the Folks here in Ok. are the ignorant ones for NOT voting for Obammy ( Not one dayum county,either time) Then I guess Im one of em myself

I do take pride in the fact that not one county went for Obama nor did any county vote for kerry either.

[okie52]

I just consider myself one of the unwashed masses.

They have herbal cleansers in CO now I hear.

[champions77]

May I recommend Detroit, Chicago or even Baltimore as fine communities that are Full of upstanding, like minded folks that share your voting preferences?
They are bastions of Demicratic Party ideas, values and governance. No one has spotted one of those "unenlightened" Republicans around there in decades.

[Eielson]

Just asking because of all the asinine although highly entertaining conversations that take place in this thread - not a single one of them makes a got damn difference. And not a single one of the arguments will ever lead to any noticeable change.

We can't even get Kish fired, so clearly our opinions don't matter on anything. Let's just delete the board.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

I'll just take a wild guess that you are not including yourself in the "ignorant majority".

Not voting authoritarian socialism is ignorant, my friend. That is a given.

[yermom]

only if authoritarian theocratic isn't an option, right?

[BigTip]

One national vote has little weight, that is true, but each vote is important.

Also, I think these discussions that we have help the cause, whatever yours might be. If you know how the other side thinks, or someone on your side presents a good way to express a thought, then perhaps you might be able to sway someone else,not on the board, towards the "right" way of thinking and voting.

[BoulderSooner79]

One national vote has little weight, that is true, but each vote is important.

Also, I think these discussions that we have help the cause, whatever yours might be. If you know how the other side thinks, or someone on your side presents a good way to express a thought, then perhaps you might be able to sway someone else,not on the board, towards the "right" way of thinking and voting.

That may be true, but it has to be hugely important in your life to do so. I find people who talk politics all the time to be boorish and I'm not the only one. I have many friends from across the political spectrum and a common trait is that they don't talk politics very often. I've been surprised on several occasions to find out someone is far left or far right after knowing them for years because they never mentioned it. I've also met others where it is the first thing out of their mouth and if the trend continues, I go into avoidance mode.

It's not that I never discuss politics, it just that I find those that live it don't discuss. They rant and are output-only devices. Why talk if no one is listening?

[FaninAma]

It is just the epitomy of laziness that the OP isn't even going to come back and respond after he set out his trolling bait. Pretty damned weak.

[Ton Loc]

I like the board for entertainment.

No one is changing anyone's opinions, thoughts, or ideas on anything remotely important. The constant focus on topics that realistically no one can do a thing about is sometimes perplexing. I just wonder if everyone knows that their long impassioned speeches on Obama, Hilary, Taxes, Benghazi, Voting etc. are all for naught. The people you back, right or left, are going to do whatever they want when in office. The right and left thing is just to throw your focus and con you into joining a "team."

I could probably help instead of bitching, but why not the focus on more local events and politics?

Yes - I think the majority of people that vote in this state are ignorant. Not stupid, they just don't have any idea of what or who they are voting for.

[olevetonahill]

I like the board for entertainment.

No one is changing anyone's opinions, thoughts, or ideas on anything remotely important. The constant focus on topics that realistically no one can do a thing about is sometimes perplexing. I just wonder if everyone knows that their long impassioned speeches on Obama, Hilary, Taxes, Benghazi, Voting etc. are all for naught. The people you back, right or left, are going to do whatever they want when in office. The right and left thing is just to throw your focus and con you into joining a "team."

I could probably help instead of bitching, but why not the focus on more local events and politics?

Yes - I think the majority of people that vote in this state are ignorant. Not stupid, they just don't have any idea of what or who they are voting for.

For the most part I agree with ya Bro. Thats why i just stick my paddle in and stir a bit LOL

[badger]

We are stuck with our senators another 5 years at least, so we're not changing anything in the U.S. Senate, unless, heaven forbid, aging Jim Inhofe is forced into retirement due to health.

Our house reps are held a bit more accountable by virtue of being up for re-election every two years. I would not put it past some of them to try to be the next governor in 3 years.

Thus, the biggest impact Oklahoma can have politically in the next election is the presidential primary. Let's all register Democrat and pick Hillary Clinton again... or better yet, Operation Rescue founder Randall Terry and let him send a delegate to the national party

[Turd_Ferguson]

I like the board for entertainment.

No one is changing anyone's opinions, thoughts, or ideas on anything remotely important. The constant focus on topics that realistically no one can do a thing about is sometimes perplexing. I just wonder if everyone knows that their long impassioned speeches on Obama, Hilary, Taxes, Benghazi, Voting etc. are all for naught. The people you back, right or left, are going to do whatever they want when in office. The right and left thing is just to throw your focus and con you into joining a "team."

I could probably help instead of bitching, but why not the focus on more local events and politics?

Yes - I think the majority of people that vote in this state are ignorant. Not stupid, they just don't have any idea of what or who they are voting for.

They're ignorant and have no idea of what or who they are voting for, but you do...right?