Comments for This Land Press http://thislandpress.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:05:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Jim Marston on Fracking by Rkl610 http://thislandpress.com/01/07/2012/jim-marston-on-fracking/comment-page-1/#comment-41866 Rkl610 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:05:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14276#comment-41866 Do your research, Spears. It's not ridiculous. Do your research, Spears. It’s not ridiculous.

]]> Comment on Jamin & Gina Brasongré by Snuchia http://thislandpress.com/02/21/2012/jamin-gina-brasongre/comment-page-1/#comment-41862 Snuchia Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:58:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=4461#comment-41862 I was in that play, met her dad.  He's even scarier than you make him sound :-)  Nice profile of a great couple! I was in that play, met her dad.  He’s even scarier than you make him sound :-)   Nice profile of a great couple!

]]> Comment on Guns, Gas, and God: Gingrich Visits Tulsa by Ainsleygrimm http://thislandpress.com/roundups/guns-gas-and-god-gingrich-visits-tulsa/comment-page-1/#comment-41858 Ainsleygrimm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:20:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=15000#comment-41858 Since it is no longer "Guns, Gays, & God" does this mean the conservatives have admitted that marriage equality is no longer a divisive issue, that everyone deserves respect and dignity and equal protection under the law; and if so when will they realize that attacking women's rights is equally unfavorable? Since it is no longer “Guns, Gays, & God” does this mean the conservatives have admitted that marriage equality is no longer a divisive issue, that everyone deserves respect and dignity and equal protection under the law; and if so when will they realize that attacking women’s rights is equally unfavorable?

]]> Comment on Guns, Gas, and God: Gingrich Visits Tulsa by Jennifer Moreno http://thislandpress.com/roundups/guns-gas-and-god-gingrich-visits-tulsa/comment-page-1/#comment-41857 Jennifer Moreno Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:37:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=15000#comment-41857 Then he went to McDonald's.  No joke.  I saw him get off the bus and go into the one on 71st between Riverside/Lewis. Then he went to McDonald’s.  No joke.  I saw him get off the bus and go into the one on 71st between Riverside/Lewis.

]]> Comment on Read by Potholes & Pantyhose | My latest “Together in Tulsa” Couple-Mick & Gayla http://thislandpress.com/read/comment-page-1/#comment-41856 Potholes & Pantyhose | My latest “Together in Tulsa” Couple-Mick & Gayla Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:14:55 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?page_id=5363#comment-41856 [...] latest couple, Mick & Gayla, are being featured in my  ‘Together in Tulsa“ column online. If you don’t already know, I write for the regional paper, ‘This Land [...] [...] latest couple, Mick & Gayla, are being featured in my  ‘Together in Tulsa“ column online. If you don’t already know, I write for the regional paper, ‘This Land [...]

]]> Comment on South by Midwest: Or, Where is Oklahoma? by Mindymeson http://thislandpress.com/04/10/2011/south-by-midwest-or-where-is-oklahoma/comment-page-1/#comment-41854 Mindymeson Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:20:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=4856#comment-41854 I moved to PA 8 years ago from Oklahoma. As an Okie, I am constantly annoyed with people referring to Oklahoma as the midwest. Southwestern is okay with me.....BUT definitely not midwestern ;-) If you need proof,  just have a conversation with my Okie accented Dad I moved to PA 8 years ago from Oklahoma. As an Okie, I am constantly annoyed with people referring to Oklahoma as the midwest. Southwestern is okay with me…..BUT definitely not midwestern ;-) If you need proof,  just have a conversation with my Okie accented Dad

]]> Comment on Flooding the Arkansas River: A Pro and Con List by Zak Robinson http://thislandpress.com/02/19/2012/flooding-the-arkansas-river-a-pro-and-con-list/comment-page-1/#comment-41852 Zak Robinson Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:15:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14993#comment-41852 Very funny! Though some sort of /sarcasm or /humor tag might be necessary to make it clear that this is satire to those who take everything too seriously. Unless it isn't satire? See, even I need something like that sometimes to keep from being confused! Heh, "submarine attack" indeed. Though I must say, Baptismal re-enactments might be an interesting tourist draw... Very funny! Though some sort of /sarcasm or /humor tag might be necessary to make it clear that this is satire to those who take everything too seriously. Unless it isn’t satire? See, even I need something like that sometimes to keep from being confused! Heh, “submarine attack” indeed.
Though I must say, Baptismal re-enactments might be an interesting tourist draw…

]]> Comment on Home Sweet Cargo Container by Mike http://thislandpress.com/roundups/home-sweet-cargo-container/comment-page-1/#comment-41851 Mike Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:01:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14880#comment-41851 I saw this project first hand this weekend. I have no doubt this will be a great home and it is in a great location. It is good to see young people like Tyler and Hanna take on a project like this. I saw this project first hand this weekend. I have no doubt this will be a great home and it is in a great location. It is good to see young people like Tyler and Hanna take on a project like this.

]]> Comment on South by Midwest: Or, Where is Oklahoma? by Crookedletter Ok http://thislandpress.com/04/10/2011/south-by-midwest-or-where-is-oklahoma/comment-page-1/#comment-41849 Crookedletter Ok Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:49:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=4856#comment-41849 I grew up in Altus and always thought it was the southwest. Sagebrush, cactus, cowboys, indians.... And HEAT. Then you go to southeast OK and it's swamps, alligators, and palmettos! The first time went to Broken Bow I'd have sworn I was in a different state. We definitely don't fit with any of the accepted regions. Imagine if eastern OK had become the state of Sequoyah as originally attempted. We'd have a MUCH clearer definition of where we'd belong. Eastern OK might as well be the moon to me... And I'd bet people from there would feel the same about my stomping ground. I grew up in Altus and always thought it was the southwest. Sagebrush, cactus, cowboys, indians…. And HEAT. Then you go to southeast OK and it’s swamps, alligators, and palmettos! The first time went to Broken Bow I’d have sworn I was in a different state. We definitely don’t fit with any of the accepted regions. Imagine if eastern OK had become the state of Sequoyah as originally attempted. We’d have a MUCH clearer definition of where we’d belong. Eastern OK might as well be the moon to me… And I’d bet people from there would feel the same about my stomping ground.

]]> Comment on Oklahoma’s Science Standards Criticized—Again by August Freistedt http://thislandpress.com/roundups/oklahomas-science-standards-criticized%e2%80%94again/comment-page-1/#comment-41842 August Freistedt Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:50:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14963#comment-41842 Great article Holly, even with its grammatical errors. Better proof reading in the future. Thanks. Great article Holly, even with its grammatical errors. Better proof reading in the future. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Inhofe’s Earmarks: Wasteful, Wife-Directed Spending or a Boon to Oklahoma’s Economy? by Owen ONeill http://thislandpress.com/roundups/inhofes-earmarks-wasteful-wife-directed-spending-or-a-boon-to-oklahomas-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-41838 Owen ONeill Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:17:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14885#comment-41838 Interesting. I would like to see some real data about how that particular section of road would "greatly benefit" the Oklahoma economy. Give me a list of the businesses, what type of business they are, what kind of frontage they have facing the highway, how much traffic runs through that section of highway, ease of access for side roads off said highway, and I might believe that it will have a large impact on Oklahoma as a whole. It might bee a boon to that neighborhood, but unless there are some large producers or industries right there, that employ people from across the state, then there is little chance it will be a boon to Stillwater, or Ada, or anywhere else. Interesting. I would like to see some real data about how that particular section of road would “greatly benefit” the Oklahoma economy. Give me a list of the businesses, what type of business they are, what kind of frontage they have facing the highway, how much traffic runs through that section of highway, ease of access for side roads off said highway, and I might believe that it will have a large impact on Oklahoma as a whole. It might bee a boon to that neighborhood, but unless there are some large producers or industries right there, that employ people from across the state, then there is little chance it will be a boon to Stillwater, or Ada, or anywhere else.

]]> Comment on Dreams of a Black Oklahoma: On the Trail of the Forgotten Okies of Alberta by Owen ONeill http://thislandpress.com/02/09/2012/dreams-of-a-black-oklahoma-on-the-trail-of-the-forgotten-okies-of-alberta/comment-page-1/#comment-41837 Owen ONeill Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:07:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=3243#comment-41837 Great article. While I agree with Hackler that race classification means nothing, in terms of human rights, culture is very important to most people. I am only 1/2 Scot-Irish, and 100% American, but that doesn't mean I don't have an emotional connection to Ireland and Scotland. It is not about race, it is about understanding your origins and your heritage. There is nothing racist about supporting another person's right to learn their own heritage. Great article. While I agree with Hackler that race classification means nothing, in terms of human rights, culture is very important to most people. I am only 1/2 Scot-Irish, and 100% American, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have an emotional connection to Ireland and Scotland. It is not about race, it is about understanding your origins and your heritage. There is nothing racist about supporting another person’s right to learn their own heritage.

]]> Comment on Oklahoma’s Science Standards Criticized—Again by Owen ONeill http://thislandpress.com/roundups/oklahomas-science-standards-criticized%e2%80%94again/comment-page-1/#comment-41836 Owen ONeill Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:36:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14963#comment-41836 Dardom, I think this is more of a journalistic article than an opinion editorial. I would think the grade F itself means things need to change. Pointing out the problem is the first step in solving it...of course, many of us have known this for a long time. Dardom, I think this is more of a journalistic article than an opinion editorial. I would think the grade F itself means things need to change. Pointing out the problem is the first step in solving it…of course, many of us have known this for a long time.

]]> Comment on Oklahoma’s Science Standards Criticized—Again by Dardom http://thislandpress.com/roundups/oklahomas-science-standards-criticized%e2%80%94again/comment-page-1/#comment-41835 Dardom Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:54:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14963#comment-41835 The post seems to suggest nothing needs to change in the way we are teaching currently yet she points out the grade of F? The post seems to suggest nothing needs to change in the way we are teaching currently yet she points out the grade of F?

]]> Comment on Oklahoma’s Science Standards Criticized—Again by Zak Robinson http://thislandpress.com/roundups/oklahomas-science-standards-criticized%e2%80%94again/comment-page-1/#comment-41834 Zak Robinson Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:57:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14963#comment-41834 It's interesting to me that I actually *like* the wording you have quoted from the proposed legislation. Those are things that *should* be happening in science classrooms (and most other classrooms, too), though legislation shouldn't be required to make it happen.  In essence, it looks like the law would actually *require* teaching those subjects, where they aren't being mentioned now at all. What would be funny is if the law were actually passed and someone sued their school for not teaching evolution in light of the requirements of this law. It’s interesting to me that I actually *like* the wording you have quoted from the proposed legislation. Those are things that *should* be happening in science classrooms (and most other classrooms, too), though legislation shouldn’t be required to make it happen.  In essence, it looks like the law would actually *require* teaching those subjects, where they aren’t being mentioned now at all. What would be funny is if the law were actually passed and someone sued their school for not teaching evolution in light of the requirements of this law.

]]> Comment on Elizabeth Warren’s Oklahoma by Rdrcoop http://thislandpress.com/roundups/elizabeth-warrens-oklahoma/comment-page-1/#comment-41831 Rdrcoop Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:34:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14946#comment-41831 Will Rogers, Woody Guthrie, and Elizabeth Warren. That's a pretty good trifecta  Will Rogers, Woody Guthrie, and Elizabeth Warren. That’s a pretty good trifecta 

]]> Comment on Beau and Chrissie by David Lawrence http://thislandpress.com/02/14/2012/beau-and-chrissie/comment-page-1/#comment-41830 David Lawrence Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:20:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=2772#comment-41830 Love the living room. This couple has great taste. Love the living room. This couple has great taste.

]]> Comment on Elizabeth Warren’s Oklahoma by Jessie http://thislandpress.com/roundups/elizabeth-warrens-oklahoma/comment-page-1/#comment-41829 Jessie Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:17:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14946#comment-41829 OU Students for Elizabeth Warren! OU Students for Elizabeth Warren!

]]> Comment on Elizabeth Warren’s Oklahoma by Jim Shanor http://thislandpress.com/roundups/elizabeth-warrens-oklahoma/comment-page-1/#comment-41827 Jim Shanor Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:53:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14946#comment-41827 Go Liz. It is OK to get away and swim in bigger ponds. And Oklahoma is still OK if you know your way around the narrow minders.  Go Liz. It is OK to get away and swim in bigger ponds. And Oklahoma is still OK if you know your way around the narrow minders. 

]]> Comment on Elizabeth Warren’s Oklahoma by Tpiety http://thislandpress.com/roundups/elizabeth-warrens-oklahoma/comment-page-1/#comment-41826 Tpiety Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:40:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14946#comment-41826 It is so frustrating that such a narrow portrait is painted of Oklahoma. But it is great to see Warren get favorable coverage. Go Liz! It is so frustrating that such a narrow portrait is painted of Oklahoma. But it is great to see Warren get favorable coverage. Go Liz!

]]> Comment on Sunday Morning Coming Down by Quintile http://thislandpress.com/02/10/2012/sunday-morning-coming-down/comment-page-1/#comment-41825 Quintile Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14788#comment-41825 Thank you.  I really love this.  I have an ex daughter in law who divorced my son and is living with my her girlfriend and my grand-daughter.  I still worry about them being hurt or bothered by other people who despise homosexuals but times are changing and I think it will get better. Thank you.  I really love this.  I have an ex daughter in law who divorced my son and is living with my her girlfriend and my grand-daughter.  I still worry about them being hurt or bothered by other people who despise homosexuals but times are changing and I think it will get better.

]]> Comment on Something Good is Going to Happen to You by deborah http://thislandpress.com/02/12/2012/something-good-is-going-to-happen-to-you/comment-page-2/#comment-41824 deborah Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:14:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=1565#comment-41824 Randy, I can hardly type, tears fill my eyes ... I know the message of your Heart and Soul consist of the agony of not being Accepted and Loved  for who yourself ..But the the transparentcy of your words, bare the wounds, of the same Jesus we know . I don't want to sound like I'm preaching and  just  "QUOTE SCRIPTURE "  at YOU,  as My family did AND your family has done  your whole life ... But You have been a " Man of Sorrows aquainted with Grief"  Caring enough, then, as well as,  share  Your Loving & Wounded Heart, with the World ...  As I wrote to you before ( day ago or so ) I am a silver haired Grandmother who is straight . NOT SAYING THAT IN ANYWAY  OTHER WAY  THAN TO HOPE MY SINCERE WORDS BRING YOU COMFORT IN A DIFFERENT WAY ... Hope that makes sense ???    Lovingly Debbie Randy, I can hardly type, tears fill my eyes … I know the message of your Heart and Soul consist of the agony of not being Accepted and Loved  for who yourself ..But the the transparentcy of your words, bare the wounds, of the same Jesus we know . I don’t want to sound like I’m preaching and  just  “QUOTE SCRIPTURE ”  at YOU,  as My family did AND your family has done  your whole life … But You have been a ” Man of Sorrows aquainted with Grief”  Caring enough, then, as well as,  share  Your Loving & Wounded Heart, with the World …  As I wrote to you before ( day ago or so ) I am a silver haired Grandmother who is straight . NOT SAYING THAT IN ANYWAY  OTHER WAY  THAN TO HOPE MY SINCERE WORDS BRING YOU COMFORT IN A DIFFERENT WAY … Hope that makes sense ???    Lovingly Debbie

]]> Comment on Something Good is Going to Happen to You by Annony-Mouse http://thislandpress.com/02/12/2012/something-good-is-going-to-happen-to-you/comment-page-2/#comment-41823 Annony-Mouse Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:58:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=1565#comment-41823 I was never a fan of Brother Oral growing up, though I certainly knew members of his family and even got to meet him on one occasion. Thank you for giving me a different perspective on the man.  It's certainly something to learn from. I was never a fan of Brother Oral growing up, though I certainly knew members of his family and even got to meet him on one occasion.

Thank you for giving me a different perspective on the man.  It’s certainly something to learn from.

]]> Comment on Plain Terror by Anonymous http://thislandpress.com/09/15/2011/plain-terror/comment-page-1/#comment-41822 Anonymous Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:34:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=11225#comment-41822 I just came across this page and wanted to mention that you in OK and we have a rare treasure in Roxanne. Not only does she have that pedigree of radicalism and activism in her family but she herself has been involved in some of the most important radical and liberation movements of our time. She's been involved in the Woman's Movement, the American Indian Movement (AIM,) the anti Vietnam War movement, etc., and is still active, and this is not to mention her importance as a scholar writing about things the powers that be would like us to forget like Oklahoma's radical history, the Green Rebellion and many other things. I just came across this page and wanted to mention that you in OK and we have a rare treasure in Roxanne. Not only does she have that pedigree of radicalism and activism in her family but she herself has been involved in some of the most important radical and liberation movements of our time. She’s been involved in the Woman’s Movement, the American Indian Movement (AIM,) the anti Vietnam War movement, etc., and is still active, and this is not to mention her importance as a scholar writing about things the powers that be would like us to forget like Oklahoma’s radical history, the Green Rebellion and many other things.

]]> Comment on Home Sweet Cargo Container by Tyler Bright http://thislandpress.com/roundups/home-sweet-cargo-container/comment-page-1/#comment-41818 Tyler Bright Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:14:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14880#comment-41818 We are using spray foam and siding on the outside. From my research the paint you are talking about wouldn't work in our Oklahoma climate. I don't know of any contractors, but I am actually thinking of doing some contracting and building of shipping container homes when I'm done with mine. Contact Cisco containers in Tulsa. He has helped on several projects. Or contact me through my blog link. BrightContainerHouse.blog.com We are using spray foam and siding on the outside. From my research the paint you are talking about wouldn’t work in our Oklahoma climate. I don’t know of any contractors, but I am actually thinking of doing some contracting and building of shipping container homes when I’m done with mine. Contact Cisco containers in Tulsa. He has helped on several projects. Or contact me through my blog link. BrightContainerHouse.blog.com

]]> Comment on Home Sweet Cargo Container by Joel http://thislandpress.com/roundups/home-sweet-cargo-container/comment-page-1/#comment-41817 Joel Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:04:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14880#comment-41817 I have been doing a lot of research on building one of these homesand love the idea. Are you going to use the paint for the outside that helps keep them cool? And if so where are you getting it. I would like to talk to a contractor that has been doiong these do you know of any close to Oklahoma? I have been doing a lot of research on building one of these homesand love the idea. Are you going to use the paint for the outside that helps keep them cool? And if so where are you getting it. I would like to talk to a contractor that has been doiong these do you know of any close to Oklahoma?

]]> Comment on Sunday Morning Coming Down by deborah http://thislandpress.com/02/10/2012/sunday-morning-coming-down/comment-page-1/#comment-41814 deborah Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:43:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14788#comment-41814 Don't know why I need to start this msg with ; " I am a straight Mother, grandmother & daughter "  IT IS NOT ANYONE'S PLACE TO JUDGE ANOTHER PERSONS LIFE .  This is the MOST ARTICULATE, BRAVE, message I have ever have ever heard  ( IN ANY GENERE ).... I am so Sorry for ALL the pain you and your Uncle have experienced .... You are Loved by the God of  Abraham, Issac and Jacob... DON'T EVER FORGET IT ....  My daughter was killed by a Drunk driver at 26 yrs old in June of 08' .... She was straight ,  she left   6 month  and 1  1/2 yr old daughters.... I WOULD RATHER HAVE HER IN MY ARMS WITH ALL OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES THAN STAND OVER HER GRAVE  OF  A FUTURE WITHOUT HER  ! ! !  I saw the video your video on Youtube it was a Eye Opening , ..Heart wrenching .... I can't articulate like you ... Don't know how to finish this message ..... Words do not sufice .....  Don’t know why I need to start this msg with ; ” I am a straight Mother, grandmother & daughter “  IT IS NOT ANYONE’S PLACE TO JUDGE ANOTHER PERSONS LIFE .  This is the MOST ARTICULATE, BRAVE, message I have ever have ever heard  ( IN ANY GENERE )…. I am so Sorry for ALL the pain you and your Uncle have experienced …. You are Loved by the God of  Abraham, Issac and Jacob… DON’T EVER FORGET IT ….  My daughter was killed by a Drunk driver at 26 yrs old in June of 08′ …. She was straight ,  she left   6 month  and 1  1/2 yr old daughters…. I WOULD RATHER HAVE HER IN MY ARMS WITH ALL OF LIFE’S CHALLENGES THAN STAND OVER HER GRAVE  OF  A FUTURE WITHOUT HER  ! ! !  I saw the video your video on Youtube it was a Eye Opening , ..Heart wrenching …. I can’t articulate like you … Don’t know how to finish this message ….. Words do not sufice ….. 

]]> Comment on Sunday Morning Coming Down by Suzy http://thislandpress.com/02/10/2012/sunday-morning-coming-down/comment-page-1/#comment-41813 Suzy Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:01:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14788#comment-41813 Beautiful and brilliant. Thank you. Beautiful and brilliant. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Jim Marston on Fracking by Cbspears http://thislandpress.com/01/07/2012/jim-marston-on-fracking/comment-page-1/#comment-41812 Cbspears Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:05:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14276#comment-41812 Does anyone realize how ridiculous it is to think fracking causes earthquakes? Earthquakes are massive geological movements. Fracking, while it may seem 'big' to us, is minuscule compared to something like an earthquake. Of course you can't completely rule out the connection, but it's like saying there's a 99% chance that they're unrelated yet focusing on the 1% that they are.  Does anyone realize how ridiculous it is to think fracking causes earthquakes?

Earthquakes are massive geological movements. Fracking, while it may seem ‘big’ to us, is minuscule compared to something like an earthquake.

Of course you can’t completely rule out the connection, but it’s like saying there’s a 99% chance that they’re unrelated yet focusing on the 1% that they are. 

]]> Comment on Inhofe’s Earmarks: Wasteful, Wife-Directed Spending or a Boon to Oklahoma’s Economy? by Violadamore2 http://thislandpress.com/roundups/inhofes-earmarks-wasteful-wife-directed-spending-or-a-boon-to-oklahomas-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-41809 Violadamore2 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:37:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14885#comment-41809 Come on, Jimmy Mountain, deny it.... please??? The Post article implies Congressional members can bend the rules more easily than others.  No wonder they fight so hard and dirty to get elected to lifetime sinecures. Come on, Jimmy Mountain, deny it…. please???
The Post article implies Congressional members can bend the rules more easily than others.  No wonder they fight so hard and dirty to get elected to lifetime sinecures.

]]> Comment on Private Manning and the Making of Wikileaks by #OpManning: Bradley Manning Changed the World | 404 System Error http://thislandpress.com/02/08/2011/private-manning-and-the-making-of-wikileaks-2/comment-page-2/#comment-41806 #OpManning: Bradley Manning Changed the World | 404 System Error Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:51:26 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=2738#comment-41806 [...] were questions that Bradley Manning allegedly wrestled with. According to unverified chat logs, Manning, talking with Adrian Lamo via email, asked: “Hypothetical question, if you had free reign [sic] over classified networks for long periods of [...] [...] were questions that Bradley Manning allegedly wrestled with. According to unverified chat logs, Manning, talking with Adrian Lamo via email, asked: “Hypothetical question, if you had free reign [sic] over classified networks for long periods of [...]

]]> Comment on Home Sweet Cargo Container by Tyler Bright http://thislandpress.com/roundups/home-sweet-cargo-container/comment-page-1/#comment-41805 Tyler Bright Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:39:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14880#comment-41805 Our project should end up being about $55 per sq ft. That is for nice finishes inside and out. Tyler Bright Our project should end up being about $55 per sq ft. That is for nice finishes inside and out.

Tyler Bright

]]> Comment on Zach and Jennifer Mangialomini by Potholes & Pantyhose | My latest “Together in Tulsa” Couple-Zach & Jennifer http://thislandpress.com/01/15/2012/zach-and-jennifer-mangialomini/comment-page-1/#comment-41803 Potholes & Pantyhose | My latest “Together in Tulsa” Couple-Zach & Jennifer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:15:23 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14093#comment-41803 [...] Together, the couple have three beautiful children and a marriage founded on something solid. Check out my whole article here at: This Land Press. [...] [...] Together, the couple have three beautiful children and a marriage founded on something solid. Check out my whole article here at: This Land Press. [...]

]]> Comment on Home Sweet Cargo Container by Lauri13g http://thislandpress.com/roundups/home-sweet-cargo-container/comment-page-1/#comment-41802 Lauri13g Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:54:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14880#comment-41802 Am curious of the costs involved. Would like to know if it's worth looking into building one myself. Am curious of the costs involved. Would like to know if it’s worth looking into building one myself.

]]> Comment on Home Sweet Cargo Container by Linda http://thislandpress.com/roundups/home-sweet-cargo-container/comment-page-1/#comment-41801 Linda Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:17:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14880#comment-41801 This is great! I loved the idea of the container house, and the story! This is great! I loved the idea of the container house, and the story!

]]> Comment on MEET: Dustin Brasel by G-Rafe http://thislandpress.com/02/04/2012/meet-dustin-brasel/comment-page-1/#comment-41799 G-Rafe Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:20:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14818#comment-41799 Go DB!  Go DB! 

]]> Comment on Something Good is Going to Happen to You by Stopbeingsogay http://thislandpress.com/02/12/2012/something-good-is-going-to-happen-to-you/comment-page-2/#comment-41798 Stopbeingsogay Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:06:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=1565#comment-41798 right on! right on!

]]> Comment on Sports Illustration: A New Dawn for OSU by MEET: Dustin Brasel | This Land Press http://thislandpress.com/12/31/2011/sports-illustration-a-new-dawn-for-osu/comment-page-1/#comment-41797 MEET: Dustin Brasel | This Land Press Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:20:25 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=13789#comment-41797 [...] really enjoyed working with Jeremy on the discontinued Sports Illustration. It was interesting to see his process. I would pitch a sports related idea to him and he would [...] [...] really enjoyed working with Jeremy on the discontinued Sports Illustration. It was interesting to see his process. I would pitch a sports related idea to him and he would [...]

]]> Comment on Zach and Jennifer Mangialomini by Frank http://thislandpress.com/01/15/2012/zach-and-jennifer-mangialomini/comment-page-1/#comment-41794 Frank Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14093#comment-41794 Zachs' dad here. They (Zach & JEN) have grown together very beautifully over the last 12 years, overcoming many obstacles. They have a strong bond and will not be shaken.  Z&J are doing a wonderful "job" training up their 3 VERY intelligent and individualistic children.  Here is some of the story from my side; Zachs'  pastor at the time of their engagement called me and asked if I had met Jennifer and what I thought about their decision. I remember telling him that I had not yet met Jen. I added that I knew my son and trusted his spirit. If he said that Jennifer was the the woman God had for him then it was so.   Zachs’ dad here. They (Zach & JEN) have grown together very beautifully over the last 12 years, overcoming many obstacles. They have a strong bond and will not be shaken.  Z&J are doing a wonderful “job” training up their 3 VERY intelligent and individualistic children.  Here is some of the story from my side;
Zachs’  pastor at the time of their engagement called me and asked if I had met Jennifer and what I thought about their decision. I remember telling him that I had not yet met Jen. I added that I knew my son and trusted his spirit. If he said that Jennifer was the the woman God had for him then it was so.  

]]> Comment on Ernest Wiemann (1910-2010) by Jack-dyer http://thislandpress.com/12/07/2011/ernest-wiemann-1910-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-41793 Jack-dyer Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:06:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=13129#comment-41793 Doug fired one of the grandsons after his father bought the business because his brother did not like sharing a desk Doug fired one of the grandsons after his father bought the business because his brother did not like sharing a desk

]]> Comment on Dear Uncle Ronnie by Randi Reitan http://thislandpress.com/01/26/2012/dear-uncle-ronnie-2/comment-page-1/#comment-41792 Randi Reitan Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:25:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=5645#comment-41792 Dear Randy, This mother loves you.  You have been given the gift of writing and speaking and you are using that gift beautifully.  I heard you preach in Minneapolis and your words touched me deeply.  Thank you , thank you, thank you for all you are doing to see understanding and equality for dear people like my son.  May you feel the love from families like ours.  Dear Randy, This mother loves you.  You have been given the gift of writing and speaking and you are using that gift beautifully.  I heard you preach in Minneapolis and your words touched me deeply.  Thank you , thank you, thank you for all you are doing to see understanding and equality for dear people like my son.  May you feel the love from families like ours. 

]]> Comment on MEET: Jeremy Luther by MEET: Dustin Brasel | This Land Press http://thislandpress.com/01/28/2012/meet-jeremy-luther/comment-page-1/#comment-41790 MEET: Dustin Brasel | This Land Press Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:19:05 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14597#comment-41790 [...] 3). The resultant “This Machine Lives Hard” cover is a masterpiece from Art Director Jeremy Luther and would be a extremely impressive declaration of company loyalty, if only the tattoos in question [...] [...] 3). The resultant “This Machine Lives Hard” cover is a masterpiece from Art Director Jeremy Luther and would be a extremely impressive declaration of company loyalty, if only the tattoos in question [...]

]]> Comment on Mick and Gayla Gower by Potholes & Pantyhose | My latest “Together in Tulsa” Couple-Mick & Gayla http://thislandpress.com/01/31/2012/mick-and-gayla-gower/comment-page-1/#comment-41789 Potholes & Pantyhose | My latest “Together in Tulsa” Couple-Mick & Gayla Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:24:56 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=14396#comment-41789 [...] latest couple, Mick & Gayla, are being featured in my  ‘Together in Tulsa“ column online. If you don’t already [...] [...] latest couple, Mick & Gayla, are being featured in my  ‘Together in Tulsa“ column online. If you don’t already [...]

]]> Comment on Anti-Abortion Super Bowl Ad Will Air in Oklahoma by Chris http://thislandpress.com/roundups/anti-abortion-super-bowl-ad-will-air-in-oklahoma/comment-page-1/#comment-41786 Chris Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:15:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14806#comment-41786 Disgusting. And wicked shrewd. Terry's running as a "Democrat candidate" so as not to dilute the anti-Obama GOP vote... Disgusting. And wicked shrewd. Terry’s running as a “Democrat candidate” so as not to dilute the anti-Obama GOP vote…

]]> Comment on Lost Olinka by Edward Delk’s Brings Back Glory to Philtower | Tulsa Food http://thislandpress.com/09/20/2011/lost-olinka/comment-page-1/#comment-41785 Edward Delk’s Brings Back Glory to Philtower | Tulsa Food Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:08:53 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=11415#comment-41785 [...] Article on painter Olinka Hrdy http://thislandpress.com/09/20/2011/lost-olinka [...] [...] Article on painter Olinka Hrdy http://thislandpress.com/09/20/2011/lost-olinka [...]

]]> Comment on Letter to Senator Inhofe by Tulsans to Senator Inhofe: ‘Come Home and Be Part of the Parade’ | Free Press Releases http://thislandpress.com/11/17/2011/letter-to-senator-james-m-inhofe/comment-page-1/#comment-41779 Tulsans to Senator Inhofe: ‘Come Home and Be Part of the Parade’ | Free Press Releases Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:28:29 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=13114#comment-41779 [...] into the Oklahoma media spotlight. The company, which sponsors this year’s Holiday Parade, has published a letter welcoming Inhofe to rejoin the Holiday Parade and spells out the importance of the parade to the larger community in [...] [...] into the Oklahoma media spotlight. The company, which sponsors this year’s Holiday Parade, has published a letter welcoming Inhofe to rejoin the Holiday Parade and spells out the importance of the parade to the larger community in [...]

]]> Comment on Joe Brainard by shane bugbee http://thislandpress.com/11/13/2011/joe-brainard-2/comment-page-1/#comment-41783 shane bugbee Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=13198#comment-41783 leeroy - too cool and too long... hope to see you on march 14th @ http://www.wtffest.com/ leeroy – too cool and too long… hope to see you on march 14th @ http://www.wtffest.com/

]]> Comment on Anti-Abortion Super Bowl Ad Will Air in Oklahoma by Karin http://thislandpress.com/roundups/anti-abortion-super-bowl-ad-will-air-in-oklahoma/comment-page-1/#comment-41782 Karin Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:49:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=roundups&p=14806#comment-41782 Since Terry states in the ad that he is "Democrat candidate for President," doesn't that indicate he is not a bona fide candidate?  A well-researched article in Wikipedia clearly states that the word "Democrat," when used in this manner, is an epithet favored by Republicans (Rush Limbaugh uses it exclusively).   In reality, there is no such thing as the "Democrat Party."  Something to consider? Since Terry states in the ad that he is “Democrat candidate for President,” doesn’t that indicate he is not a bona fide candidate?  A well-researched article in Wikipedia clearly states that the word “Democrat,” when used in this manner, is an epithet favored by Republicans (Rush Limbaugh uses it exclusively).   In reality, there is no such thing as the “Democrat Party.”  Something to consider?

]]> Comment on Dear Uncle Ronnie by Clint Davis http://thislandpress.com/01/26/2012/dear-uncle-ronnie-2/comment-page-1/#comment-41781 Clint Davis Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:48:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?p=5645#comment-41781 I lived in Tulsa when Randy was young and I came out there--to friends, at age 20. It took me 17 more years before I came out to my fundamentalist Christian family, because I feared the devastating rejection that Randy has experienced. I was lucky that my family told me they loved me just the same and always would. My being gay has never been discussed (with me) since that coming out (via a letter agonized over for several tearful hours), and my family was accepting of and kind to my one long-term partner. My father has since passed away, but I am certain he didn't believe that I'm going to Hell. My mom and siblings are not parade-walking PFLAG members, but not hearing condemnation from them makes their sparse involvement in my life easier. I count my blessings and live a full, happy, and healthy life. Life is too short not to. Best wishes, Randy, as you carry on spreading the gospel of love and acceptance. I lived in Tulsa when Randy was young and I came out there–to friends, at age 20. It took me 17 more years before I came out to my fundamentalist Christian family, because I feared the devastating rejection that Randy has experienced. I was lucky that my family told me they loved me just the same and always would. My being gay has never been discussed (with me) since that coming out (via a letter agonized over for several tearful hours), and my family was accepting of and kind to my one long-term partner. My father has since passed away, but I am certain he didn’t believe that I’m going to Hell. My mom and siblings are not parade-walking PFLAG members, but not hearing condemnation from them makes their sparse involvement in my life easier. I count my blessings and live a full, happy, and healthy life. Life is too short not to. Best wishes, Randy, as you carry on spreading the gospel of love and acceptance.

]]> Comment on Feb. 1, 2012 by Guest http://thislandpress.com/issues/feb-1-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-41780 Guest Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0000 http://thislandpress.com/?post_type=issues&p=14777#comment-41780 The Irish Mob Comes to Tulsa?  WTF? The Irish Mob Comes to Tulsa?  WTF?

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