The new movie Reagan, which was partially filmed in Guthrie, has been out a few weeks, and is showing widely in Oklahoma and elsewhere to mostly approving audiences. The movie stars Dennis Quaid as the iconic Republican president, and audience reaction nationwide is highly favorable, scoring a whopping 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s really … Continue reading Reagan film earns praise from audiences, but sparks differences over GOP’s ideological shift
Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief
Let’s just cut to the chase. Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief. Walters has been vocal about his stance against what he perceives as left-wing indoctrination in education. Walters has consistently framed his actions and policies as a countermeasure to what he describes as a pervasive influence of left-wing politics in the … Continue reading Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief
New Democratic candidate must focus on key issues to appeal to Independents, never-Trumpers
It’s been an extraordinary 20 days since the disastrous June 27 debate performance by President Joe Biden. That event, followed by the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, set off a flurry of calls for the president to step aside in the 2024 presidential race. He made that decision Sunday, so now the focus … Continue reading New Democratic candidate must focus on key issues to appeal to Independents, never-Trumpers
We all know what we saw
Thursday night’s presidential debate was a stark revelation. What we saw on national television was not just a bad night for President Joe Biden; it was a glaring confirmation of the concerns many have believed about his ability to lead. Biden, a sitting president, struggled to string together coherent sentences, his voice weak and raspy. … Continue reading We all know what we saw
Cultural divide, lack of big-picture policies leading to dissatisfaction in both parties as election looms
As the 2024 election approaches and political advertisements intensify, the cultural divide between the two major political parties is becoming more stark. The campaign is unfolding amid heated debates over immigration, growing racial and ethnic diversity, changes in the American family, crime, and reproductive issues—often labeled as "culture wars" or "woke" topics. As with any … Continue reading Cultural divide, lack of big-picture policies leading to dissatisfaction in both parties as election looms
2024 election seems to provide many wrong choices for women
Many women felt the 2023 movie “Barbie” highlighted the many contradictions we face. The powerful monologue by America Ferrera’s character in that movie was one of the most talked-about scenes from the film. Her monologue clearly defined the impossible double standards of being a woman. It hit a nerve with women of all political and … Continue reading 2024 election seems to provide many wrong choices for women
Republican women at a crossroads when it comes to voting values-driven priorities
The aftermath of the fall of Roe v. Wade has ushered in a new era of challenges and complexities for Republican women in the area of political decision-making in 2024. With 25 million women living in states with abortion bans or restrictions, the stakes are high, and values-driven voting is likely to be more critical … Continue reading Republican women at a crossroads when it comes to voting values-driven priorities
Biden’s win-lose executive action consideration amidst border crisis backlash
Well, spank my backside and call me Sally. Well, no, please don’t; but, I can’t help but express that old-fashioned reaction of disbelief regarding the news that President Joe Biden is considering new executive actions to crack down on record migration at the southern border after congressional Republicans this month blocked border legislation backed by the … Continue reading Biden’s win-lose executive action consideration amidst border crisis backlash
Trailblazing women Cheney, Haley and Swift show how to be resilient against attacks by envious opponents
Eleanor Roosevelt, a forceful leader in her own right, once said “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” In the last few months, three prominent women in our country have definitely come under hot water. They’ve been maligned, bullied and targeted because they … Continue reading Trailblazing women Cheney, Haley and Swift show how to be resilient against attacks by envious opponents
Some common-sense resolutions for conservatives in 2024
It’s the beginning of a new year, a time when we reflect on the past year, but also set goals for the upcoming year. I don’t know if you’re a believer in New Year’s resolutions. I’m not committed to the idea; however, since it’s always good to have a goal or goals, I think it’s … Continue reading Some common-sense resolutions for conservatives in 2024
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