How many Okies do we have here at DU?

[guitar man]

Let's hear from everybody. I'd like to see us maybe have a little get-together some time too. :)

<edited due to complete typographical incompetence>

[RoyGBiv]

1. OKC Dem

:kick:

[guitar man]

2. Cool

I am from Tulsa,but I work in OKC during the week. I usually go home twice a week and on weekends.

[SoDesuKa]

3. Not a Poll?

I thought this would be a poll, with categories like

o Not Enough

o Just Right

o Too many

[guitar man]

4. I'm sure it would be

"not enough"....you can never have too many Okies :party:

[OKNancy]

8. Hi

What general location is your studio? Before I got my own software, I used to use..Barrister, then Longbranch, and finally Lonnie at Greenwood. I finally left them all because it was too expensive.

Nancy

[guitar man]

11. West Tulsa

Actually in Creek County between Tulsa and Sapulpa. About a mile South of Town West Shopping center.

I am just doing studio work part-time now. I have been working a full-time job in OKC for almost a year. Still living in Tulsa though.I am playing a few live gigs from time to time too.

[Catch22Dem]

17. What band?

What type of music. My parents are over that way. (Near Central HS) Dad's a musician also.

[guitar man]

18. I hop around

From group to group these days. Mostly I play with various elements of Flash Terry's band. His loss was a big shock to all of us.

We are going to be playing a few numbers on the KMOD Friday morning show on May 14.

[Catch22Dem]

22. Cool

I listen on my way to work, so hopefully I'll catch it. Mind if I ask a personal question? About how old are ya? If you've been around the Tulsa music scene for a while, I'm sure we have some mutual acquaintances.

[guitar man]

24. I'm 40

I've been playing around Tulsa since about 1990. I know a lot of the local musicians for sure.

[melv]

44. I used to ride Flash's bus

Everyday to work. He was a very nice, decent man.

[OKNancy]

5. Tulsa

Good morning....can't sleep, so I wake up and find a new forum on DU!

Question:
When I was doing the campaign database, and got to "MAJOR" media I had a hard time deciding on some of the small town newspapers.
Really, In Oklahoma there are only two "major" papers. I did add the Lawton Constitution, Norman Transcript, Stillwater News...can't think of the others right now. If you think I should add more there looks like more time to do it. Suggestions??

[yelladawg]

6. here are more

Poca City, MacAlister, Claremore, all have decent newspapers

[jo31793]

155. OK Dem here...

I live in Indianola, pop 181 families, 20 miles or so north of McAlester which has quite a good newspaper with an online issue. http://www.mcalesternews.com/

[bratcatinok]

10. Here's a couple of small town newspapers

Duncan is the county seat of Stephens County and has a population of 25,000 (that's what I've been told, can't find any firm number for population). Duncan is 25 miles due east of Lawton but few people in Stephens County read the Lawton Constitution. Duncan is the home of Halliburton. There are numerous small towns served by the Duncan Banner...Waurika, Comanche, Velma, Marlow and Loco being a few of them.

http://www.cityofduncan.com/
Duncan Banner - published daily except for Saturdays.

http://www.duncanbanner.com/


Marlow, Ok is a small, rural town with a population of close to 5,000. Due North of Duncan 10 miles and is the town I live in.
Marlow Review - published weekly on Wednesday

http://www.marlowreview.com

[OKNancy]

27. Thanks

I think Marlow wouldn't qualify as major media. I might put in Duncan. There are lots of little towns in Oklahoma with population of 5,000 to 25,000 that have papers.

I am familiar with Duncan, btw. I have lived in Norman, Enid, Del City, Sayre, Moore, Poteau, Sulphur, and now Tulsa. I used to teach Oklahoma history in high school before I started my present career.

I think I'll add Muskogee, McAlester, Duncan, Ardmore, Enid, Durant, and maybe ELk City. That's enough. Doing that database is tedious.

[bratcatinok]

33. I knew Marlow didn't really qualify

but since I live there I thought I'd throw it out for you. Sounds like you have a good mix with the towns you've chosen to add.

Marlow is my first experience with Oklahoma. I moved here in June, 2001 from Dallas. Prior to this move I had always lived in Texas. I really enjoy living in Oklahoma.

I'm glad I could be of help. Good luck on the database.

[yelladawg]

34. Why do you leave out NE Oklahoma?

None of the newspapers you have chosen are in the NE section of Oklahoma.

[RoyGBiv]

35. Tulsa pt. deaux

She'd already mentioned the Tulsa World. That's NE Oklahoma.

There is Miami, OK and the Miami News-Record

http://www.miaminewsrecord.com

Might be worth considering due to the proximity to Tar Creek.

[OKNancy]

36. Well I changed my mind again

I just decided to do only towns with 30,000 or more population. Even then you couldn't call anything but the World and the Oklahoman.."major media". Also, if the town is a suburb, I'm not going to do their paper.....like Broken Arrow. Everyone in BA reads the World anyway.

So here is the list
OKC
Tulsa
Norman
Lawton
*B.A.
*Edmond
* Midwest City
*Moore
Bartlesville
Enid
Muskogee
Stillwater

That's it.

[RoyGBiv]

37. Sounds Reasonable

Do Moore and Midwest City even have a paper? They're so integrated into the OKC metro you barely notice they're there.

Just a question: Are you including papers like the Oklahoma Gazette?

[RummyTheDummy]

39. Midwest City and Moore

Have the Midwest City Sun and the Moore American. Both are weekly papers.

[OKNancy]

41. No..didn't think of that one

I did put in Native American Times because it goes all over the Western States.

Hey if anyone wants to help....or put your local paper in, this is what is needed. Follow the format carefully.


Name

City

Website Please include http:// at the beginning of the address

Website page with Contact info Please include http:// at the beginning of the address

Email Address - Comments, feedback or letters to the editor

Email Address - Newsroom

Phone Number [phone]

Snail Mail Address - Comments, feedback, letters to the editor Please include the entire address exactly as it should appear on the envelope

Names of states in broadcast/circulation area (Alabama, Alaska,...) Type in the entire name of the state, separate with commas. If coverage is nationwide, type in the word "All"

[bobbieinok]

7. in Tulsa

[NuckinFutz]

9. Okie born and bred...

but living in PA since May 2000. I'm still a Tulsa girl, though.

[RedEarth]

12. Edmond here

Other than my wife and children, I think I'm one of three Democrats in the Edmond area. Very, very conservative here. In fact, one of our neighbors put a sign up in his yard a few weeks ago that says...Support President Bush and Our Troops.

Needless to say, Kerry will not do well here in Oklahoma, but hopefully we can put a few new Democrats in office in November. Here in Edmond, a friend of mine is running for state senator, not sure how much chance he has, however, I admire the fact he's throwing his hat in the ring.

[guitar man]

13. Make that 5

At least part of the time. I work right close to Edmond,just off Memorial between Lincoln and Kelly during the week. The guy that works the shift before me is a Dem too,so don't feel too alone.:)

[melv]

14. Broken Arrow

present!

[RoyGBiv]

15. Yard Signs

You should put up a sign that says, Support Our Troops, Elect Kerry.

:evilgrin:

I know OK has no real chance of going to Kerry, but I did find it interesting that several of the sites tracking the progress of the potential electoral college results have put Oklahoma in the "leaning" or "probably" column for Bush, rather than the "certain" or "safe."

There's only been one poll for OK, that I know of, on the Bush vs. Kerry question, and Bush was at 50%. Unfortunately, it was done prior to the primary here, and much the remaining 50% was split between Edwards and Kerry. If Edwards were to be on the ticket, it might give him a shot at at least making it competitive. The rural people, exception the NW, are pretty fed up with Bush. But, of course, Tulsa and OKC are the problem and have most of the votes.

[mgarretson]

64. Oklahoma for Kerry Bumper Sticker

Hey Roy,
I have an "Oklahoma for John Kerry" bumper sticker on my car.... bought it online at Cafe Press for a couple of bucks... I get a kick out of it 'cause I know a lot of Okies probably don't like it... :evilgrin:

It's much more fun to have on my bumper than my "Brad Carson for U.S. Senate" one...

Edited to add: And what about Wes Clark? Edwards and him were neck and neck right through the primary... wouldn't Clark have about the same chance?

[RummyTheDummy]

38. Hey RE

I live in Edmond so maybe there's four? I like Edmond, but it is truly the belly of the beast of Okie Rethugs.

I did see a very nice home here (near Edmond Memorial HS) with a Dean yard sign earlier this year. Was that yours? I also saw another home with a Kucinich sign.

[Sledge Hammer]

66. Maybe Seven in Edmond

My folks and I are all HARDCORE Dems and though my wife is a registered independent, she always votes Democratic.

[RoyGBiv]

68. Welcome to DU!!!

:bounce: :bounce:

[Sledge Hammer]

69. Glad To Be Here!!!!

This has been a great (and polarizing) election year thus far and a great time to be a Democrat in Oklahoma. I was lucky enough to meet both Senators Kerry and Edwards during the primary season. If we could only muster enough votes to send our electors to a Democratic Presidential candidate (for a change) instead of the Gaylord candidates.

[RoyGBiv]

70. We can dream...

But for the moment, make sure you put all the support you can behind Democratic candidates for Senate and the House. We actually have a chance at sending a Democrat to the Senate this year, and while he may not be an ideal Democrat, his party affiliation could affect leadership issues.

[Sledge Hammer]

71. Yeah, well, call me defeatist

But I have yet to see an ad for Brad Carson. The BOOB tube seems to be dominated by ads for Humphreys (no, we don't need to "get to know each other") and Coburn (sorry Ron, my kids don't need to learn squat from you other than what a PIOUS JACKASS looks like). Carson needs to start getting his name out there if he wants votes in November.

Incidentally, whenever I vote in the primaries, there always seems to be a large roll of Democratic voters in EDMOND where I vote (Clegern Elementary School). Are these people actually voting in the general election, or are they selling their souls and voting, COUGH, COUGH, ACK, ACK, for REPUBLICANS????!!!!!!!!!!

[RoyGBiv]

72. Primaries...

Well, one reason you're not seeing ads for Humphreys and Coburn is that they are in a hotly contested primary at the moment. Carson is not facing the same kind of opposition in his primary and so does not need to run those ads right now.

If money were more abundant in Senate campaigns, I might argue Carson should go ahead and start the battle, but given the circumstances, I think he's better off letting Coburn and Humphreys go at each other and then tailor the ads he does produce toward the candidate he will actually oppose.

As for Democrats in the primaries, there are more registered Democrats in Oklahoma overall than Republicans, but the state tends to vote Republican in national elections. The reason for this is complicated, but mostly relates to the fact that Oklahoma Democrats tend to be very conservative. I generally call them Republicrats.

[Sledge Hammer]

73. I don't care if he has a primary opponent or not

He STILL needs to get his name out there. Hamp Baker had his name plastered all over the state WAY before he ever ran for an election back in the sixties (there are still some old car hoods on the Turner Turnpike stating "Hamp Baker Says Have A Nice Day"). There aren't really a whole lot of people outside of a few diehard Democrats who realize who Brad Carson is or for what office he is running. Name recognition is EVERYTHING.

As for the numbers of redgistered Democrats versus repugs, yes, I'm well aware that we outnumber the repugs something like 2 to 1. My statement was mostly a rhetorical comment on the generally LAME job our state Democratic party is doing (Mike Turpin and Pat Hall ought to be horsewhipped for the damage they've done). I think more than cross-party voting, there's been a lot of apathy in our house. I would guess that MAYBE less than a dozen Democrats turn out for the primaries in my precinct. The repugs, on the other hand, are very active on election day. To me, that's all completely UNACCEPTABLE.

However, I do think the recent campaigns in the February primaries were a good start at a remedy; Wes Clark and John Edwards were hitting places like McAlester, Durant, Poteau, etc. We've got to keep that momentum and keep the small fundraising going in order to win.

[RoyGBiv]

74. Well, his name is out there...

He's polling statistically even with either Humphreys or Coburn as the potential opponent. And, I do see signs and bumper stickers for him.

The point I was trying to make is that you're going to see more of it from Humphreys and Coburn no matter what until the primary is over. Carson can't and shouldn't try to compete with that, else he'd run himself into a financial hole.

For the record, Carson does have opponents, and I like two of them more than Carson, but they don't really have a chance in the statewide primary.

[Sledge Hammer]

75. His name isn't out there enough

Ask the average person who's running for senate and they'll immediately answer Humphreys and Coburn. Those two will beat the drums all of the way up to the primary (and maybe runoff) and will gain tremendous name recognition going into the general election. That's MY point. It's that kind of strategy that'll keep Brad Carson from getting elected.

[RoyGBiv]

76. Well then...

What are you doing to get Carson's name out there? Contact his campaign and volunteer to put out some signs or ask to speak to a representative about your concerns and work over what you think can be done. They will talk to you and work with you. I've had a rep from their campaign call me twice now in answer to questions about Carson's positions and strategy. They are quite helpful and friendly, and most of all, informative.

If nothing else, start writing letters to the editor, weekly, letting Oklahomans know why we should vote for Carson.

I understand your concerns, but this negative approach to Democratic politics is one thing that keeps us in the stone age here in the Great American Desert. (Yes, I know ... I'm being ironic.) Carson has been on a 77 county tour of Oklahoma, meeting people in person, talking to people directly. Humphreys and especially Coburn are pretty much sitting around and relying on the sound bites.

And once again I will note that in the last poll, support for either Carson or the eventual Republican candidate is about even. In this state, at this point in the campaign for a Senate seat, that's fairly amazing. You mentioned Edmond. Are you relying on what you see and hear around there for your view? If so, I think it may be distorted. Republican volunteers are thick as fleas up there.

[Sledge Hammer]

77. When was the last time Gaylord published a PRO Democratic letter?

Sorry, that stands about a snowball's chance in hell of happening. I do not rely on what I see or hear for squat in Edmond, but I DO know how the campaign will play out based on every other campaign in the past.

And I don't see how Carson will hurt himself by campaigning early in the game. Cable ads and signs are CHEAP. It's ALL about name recognition. The only negative approach has been our bonehead state party. Zero support for their candidates and even attacking them (with friends like that, who needs enemies?).

Talking tours were great for politicians when Harry Truman ran for president, but they don't do squat today. You're counting on a voter to get interested enough to come out and visit with the candidate. Humphreys and Coburn are hitting people in their homes while they're watching their favorite programs and to and from work with yard signs and billboards. I've seen maybe two or three Carson stickers and ZERO signs.

[RoyGBiv]

78. Our Bonehead State Party

That should be trademarked, and you'll get no argument out of me on that point. :-)

However, again, if this really concerns you, take a more positive approach. Defeatism tends to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.

For the record, the Oklahoman has printed several pro-Carson letters recently. (The current management, while still leaning heavily to the right wing, isn't quite so openly biased in its editorial policy as it was when Gaylord ran things directly. They will at least print opposing editorial views.) I don't know how many because I don't read it every day. (I refuse to pay for it and just read it when I'm in a place that has it out for customers in the mornings.) Hell, they've printed a couple letters I've written, and by Oklahoma standards, I'm a radical nutjob. There's also the Tulsa World, and you could write to countless other state newspapers. You could volunteer to get on the phones or place signs. None of this gets done without volunteers.

And, one last time, Carson has been campaigning. Neither of the Republican candidates has embarked on a statewide tour.

I've said my piece. If you're that committed that we'll lose, you're probably right.

[Sledge Hammer]

79. I haven't committed to defeat, but I'm madder than hell at the state party

That is, the aforementioned boneheads. I'm committed to Carson winning and I'll do what I can, but I sure as hell can't do it alone and neither can you or any other individual. If my schedule permits it, I'll gladly make telephone calls on his behalf, and I'll definitely put up signs in my yard and anyone else's yard who'll let me.

[newyawker99]

91. Hi Sledge Hammer!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Catch22Dem]

16. Broken Arrow

Checking in

[guitar man]

19. All Right

It looks like we have a pretty good group of lefties down here in the Sooner State!

We ought to get together and bust up a freeper bar just for kicks!

[mymstake]

90. I believe I'll pass on that one.

Those freepers all carry handguns and as excitable as they are, I don't think I could outrun a bullet.

Besides, I did all my Hell Raising when I was much younger. Much, much younger.

:*

[newyawker99]

92. Hi mymstake!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Duckiesplaything]

20. Here's another

Just west of OKC. Yet another of the democratic minority in Oklahoma...

[YellowRubberDuckie]

21. Hey, we need to have a get together!!

How about at the Brewery!?
Duckie

[bobbieinok]

23. is there a meetup for DU in OK??

[guitar man]

29. I'd like to see us get one together

I'd have to do it on the weekend since I work 2nd shift and don't get off work until after 11 pm :(

But I do think it would be a lot of fun to get a bunch of us together somewhere.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

32. We need to get together in OKC at Bricktown or something...

Just let me know, and we'll be there. Or if you want me to organize, I will.
Duckie

[Whoa_Nelly]

150. 3rd generation Oklahoman

and currently living in CA. Am giving serious consideration on moving back at the beginning of the year to my hometown, OKC! I still have friends there, and visit at least 2x/year.

Anyone listen the KOMA Friday song "Oklahoma"? I LOVE it! Would love to get a copy of it to put on a CD!

Hi All in Oklahoma!!! :hi:

[greendeerslayer]

25. from the heart of the Cherokee Nation...

...I'm checking in too!

[newyawker99]

40. Hi greendeerslayer!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Parrcrow]

26. I'm accross the border in Independence, KS

actually I'm an expat. Canadian.
:hi:

[guitar man]

28. OH NO,NOT KANSAS!!!

FREEP ALERT!!!! FREEP ALERT!!!!!!

Just kidding. Howdy.:hi:

[Parrcrow]

31. My licence plates get me some really odd looks

even though we're within a half hours drive of Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas I gather. I've seen lots from Idaho, Tennessee and beyond but they keep checking to see if I have horns. Freeperville deluxe.

[Sentath]

59. Hey Cool, the old home town

I'm really sorry

Is there any chance of you escaping any time soon?

{rlg}

[range78]

30. McAlester area

Just got back from my granddaughters 1st birthday party...

[fishwax]

42. I'm down in Norman

And I'm sure I'm not the only one ...

:)

[andino]

46. I'm in Norman too.

At least for the next year. Then I am off to the South East. :)

[fishwax]

49. I'm a short-timer myself

If all goes according to plan, that is, I'll be in Norman for another year and then off to ... well ... anywhere else. (I've grown to love Oklahoma in my eleven years here, but I'm ready to be somewhere that I won't be swimming against the stream all the time :))

[hippywife]

43. South of Bixby here!

Regional Coordinator for the Kucinich campaign and work with Tulsa Peace Fellowship.

[melv]

45. Hi, hippywife!

Seems to me we are meeting in the most interesting places!

-Mel (aka Cosmo on OkDemocrat, TPF :-)

[hippywife]

47. Hi, Mel!

Probably doesn't come as any surprise tho, does it? :D

Was glad to finally meet you last week. Hope to see you May 1st, too.

[spotbird]

48. Bartlesville

Not the only one up here, our party meetings can draw over 50 people.

[Behind the Aegis]

108. Bartlesville!

My partner and I are in Bartlesville too!

[clyrc]

50. sort of an Okie

I've lived almost half my life there, in Tulsa, Enid, Altus, Cleveland and Stillwater. My parents, and brother and sister were all born there and live there now. I met my husband in Stillwater and married him in Sand Springs, and I had my first daughter in Stillwater.

I'll be in Tulsa this summer for the first time in over two years, and I am really looking forward to it.

On edit: I sent an email begging the Tulsa Democratic Club to send a postcard to my mom inviting her to a meeting. She is a good Democrat who is lonely and politically frustrated. She never got an invitation, though. Does anyone know of any Tulsa Democratic clubs that are interested in new members?

[hippywife]

52. Send me a PM

with your mom's address and I will make sure Elaine Dodd, Tulsa County Dem Chair gets it personally.

[freepotter]

51. NW OKC

Howdy, y'all! (From just southwest of Edmond, in OKC.)





"Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid, it is true that most stupid people are conservative." John Stuart Mill

[newyawker99]

53. Hi freepotter!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Route66Kid]

54. My first post on DU forums......

....from the teeming metropolis of Shawnee, home of Gov. Brad Henry.

Originally from Tulsa, recently from near Eufaula.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

55. Welcome to DU, fellow Okies!!

I'm from Kingfisher, more recently from El Reno, and even more recently from Weatheford, where I'm in school.
Duckie

[mike1963]

56. Wagoner (Actually Snug Harbor on Ft. Gibson Lake) here...

as with other places, its beauty is marred by the presence of many idiots. ;-)

The thing is, there are a lot of registered Democrats (OK was -very- much a Dem state til a dozen or so years ago)hereabouts but a lot of them have become DINOs (and that works on a couple of levels...) :eyes:

[melv]

57. I used to work at Sequoyah state park

as a naturalist. I lived in Wagoner and worked at the park while I was finishing up school in Tahlequah. I loved Wagoner but my hubby is a "city boy." I wish we could have met, I was sure we were the only two democrats in the entire city.

[Sentath]

58. Stillwater

Transplanted from KS

FOR A JOB, not school. I am in no way associated w/ the university. (end rant)

{rlg}

[RoyGBiv]

60. Wow...

You came to Oklahoma for a job? I didn't know that was possible. :-)

[Sentath]

62. Thats ok

Its not the job I thought I was being hired for ( :

[mgarretson]

61. OU Dem checkin in...

I'm a student at OU... was VP of Sooners4Clark...

Okie DUers, :yourock:

[procopia]

63. 4th generation okie

from western OK.

[Kazak]

65. I live in Norman.

:D

[mgarretson]

67. OU Dem...

originally from OKC...

[Heidi]

80. Switzerland here.

Born in Arkansas, raised in northeastern Oklahoma, though.

[Samoflange]

81. First-time Edmond poster

Long-time reader (2 years),
First-time poster (finally got off my butt and registered)

I've lived in Edmond for 2 years, OK for 9; graduated from UCO. I'm a registered independent, but I proudly vote Democratic.

[newyawker99]

84. Hi Samoflange!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[u2spirit]

82. from Tulsa

We need to start a local DU meetup.

[juslikagrzly]

83. another OK dem

Stillwater here
really enjoying this forum.

[newyawker99]

86. Hi juslikagrzly!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[newyawker99]

85. Hi u2spirit!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Pegleg Thd]

87. We live on the east side

of Muskogee.

[mymstake]

88. Yo!

Seminole County here.
Nice to see other Okies here. :hi:

(blush) I guess emoticons don't work in subject line. (blush)

[RoyGBiv]

89. Welcome to DU!!!

:hi:

[u2spirit]

93. south Tulsa

[melv]

94. p.s. u2 spirit

like your name...I live in S. Broken Arrow, I feel for you! I'm working up the courage to plant a kerry edwards sign in my yard.

[Krasnaya Lastochka]

95. Bartlesville/Tulsa

I live in Bartlesville and have for thirteen years (my first two were in my native Connecticut.) Right now I'm in B'ville, looking out my window at the Kerry sign I put in the front lawn...one of the few I've seen around here. But I spend sooooo much time in Tulsa...shopping, concerts, Youth Symphony rehearsals....that I really live there.

[ColumbiaCowboy]

96. Stillwater/Edmond

I was born in Stillwater and lived most of my life in Edmond until moving to Missouri in '87. Went to UCO for a couple of years.

My daughter asked me about the Royals yesterday and I said, "naw, I like the Rangers better," and she said, "But, you're from Missouri."

The poor child, she knew as soon as she saw my face she'd stepped in it, but good. I am NOT from Missouri, and if I live in Missouri until I'm 300 years old, I will NEVER be from Missouri.

I am an Okie, and always will be!

It wasn't really that stern a look, I'm not going to let a question about an AMERICAN LEAGUE team get me mad at my dear daughter, it's just minor league baseball, anyway.

[juslikagrzly]

99. Hey ColumbiaCowboy

any chance you're an OSU fan and post on some of the sports boards?

[sazemisery]

97. Muskogee Oklahoma USA

Home of many many Democrats :kick:

[newyawker99]

98. Hi sazemisery!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Pegleg Thd]

100. Did anyone of you in Muskogee

get polled today?? The poll taker lost her voice when I told her that anyone who would even consider voting repukelican had a serious mental problem.:nuke: :nuke: :nuke:

[Rangerfan1994]

101. New Here

New from Altus
hello everyone :)

[newyawker99]

105. Hi Rangerfan1994!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Z_I_Peevey]

102. First post

and this looked like a good enough spot. Another Okie checking in.

[newyawker99]

106. Hi Z_I_Peevey!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[juslikagrzly]

103. Hi Rangerfan & Z_I

:hi:

[Mortos]

104. Mortos (aka Steven Vincent)

Reporting from Blanchard, OK.

I have been thinking about having a Okie's for Kerry/Karaoke Election night watch party. I am about to open up a karaoke lounge in beautiful dowtown Blanchard and I think it would be fun to have a big party. Who is up for it?

Steve

[Heidi]

113. Thank you . . .

Steve,

I just visited your blog with the "Artful Dodger" scenario, and posted the info on a community forum in Tahlequah. Thank you for that. (And if we didn't live so far away, we'd love to celebrate Kerry's election victory with all of you in Blanchard.)

[shoopnyc123]

107. I like Carson...

...how old is he? And is he part Native American? I'm gonna give him some money I think...although I did have a problem with his position on Iraq and tax cuts for the wealthy...

[lady raven]

117. At least he's not that nutcase Coburn...

But I have a problem with his equating liberal with "evil". Nice.

[Behind the Aegis]

109. Bartlesville

Currently in B'ville. Looking to get out. Been here since December of 2003. Proud to say we are not the ONLY people on the street with K/E signs in the yard! :)

[qnr]

110. I'm in Cordell

Though I'm registered in Maine. My wife and I just received our absentee ballots today, and our votes for Kerry/Edwards will be going out in tomorrows mail.

[Nicole]

111. Another Okie

signing in. I've been here 2 years but seldom post.

[qnr]

112. Hi Nicole

Me too, actually, I registered in 2002, and my first posts were yesterday ... been lurking all that time

[Kay Autic]

114. checking in from Edmond

Born in Texas (thank God) and raised in Okla. (wha? what did I do?).

Grew up in one of those little racist farm towns in Southwestern OK. Pop 500 (2500 if you count all the cattle). As soon as I was 18, I high-tailed it outa there!

I must confess that I am not happy here, never have been, and prolly never will be! Hope to permanently re-locate to the East coast as soon as I get all my little duckies in order!

Anyway, I'm here for now and happy to do my part for the Kerry campaign.

[RoyGBiv]

115. Welcome to DU!!!

It's an oasis, especially for those of us stuck in the red states.

Edmond is Freeper central I think. I live in a different part of OKC. It's not much better, but I at least have decent neighbors. :-)

:hi:

[lady raven]

116. Ponca City

Now, when you all become conscious again after fainting.. Hehe (Wave)

[yellerpup]

118. Okie born & raised

spent last 25 years in NYC, now in North Carolina. Big shout-out to all Okie Duers! :kick: :hi:

[RoyGBiv]

121. HOWDY!!!

Heyhowsitgoin ... :hi:

[yellerpup]

129. Going pretty well...11% of voters have voted early here

It is conservative, but not as conservative as I recall Oklahoma. Working like fiends to get out the vote. Last election B* took NC by 13 points, now depending on which poll Kerry/Edwards is within 3-5%. You know how it is...you're used to sweatin' if you're from Oklahoma. Thanks for the Howdy RoyGBiv! :pals:

[qnr]

125. Hiya

NYC boy here, temporarily in OK - I've also lived in NC, btw.

[yellerpup]

130. Hey there!

Don't you miss NY at election time? So few Republicans! :hi:

[qnr]

134. Yeah, that was nice :) actually though,

I'm registered, and have voted absentee in Maine.

[okmonyj]

119. OKC newbie

Been lurking a couple of years. 1st post, had to register, didn't want to get possibly locked out during the coming storm! Wes Clark for any possition in the new administration!

[RoyGBiv]

120. Welcome to DU!!!

Got a bright, shiny star and everything!

:hi:

[qnr]

123. Happy First Post : - since you aren't really a newbie to DU :) n/t

[Beartracks]

122. Another Okie

Joined DU recently, just got registered in Tulsa Co. a couple weeks ago, just picked up my Kerry-Edwards-Carson yard signage yesterday!

On a sad note... Looking for permanent work! Anyone have any good IT leads (any level)? Technical stuff? Marketing/graphics? Writing? :shrug:

Also, selling 2 extra comedy tickets for a show in OKC: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=173x870

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Anyway,happy to be here! DU has kept me sane throughout the campaigns! :silly:

[qnr]

124. Re-Welcome to DU

think I did it in the lounge, but I'm somewhat senile.

[RoyGBiv]

128. Any Level

Had a message that I really should send via a PM, but you can't receive them yet.

I'll just summarize and say you could see if COX is hiring in Tulsa. Go to their website to look. All applications are taken online.

[Beartracks]

132. Thanks for suggestion

Thanks, Roy.
I went by there yesterday, and they directed me to their website. Don't even take resumes at HQ, it's all online now. But they are moving to a new location within 2 weeks, and the woman I spoke to thought they'd be hiring soon thereafter; but right this minute, not a whole lot.
I'll keep an eye on them! :)

[RoyGBiv]

133. Not a problem ...

Just keep checking the website. It updates fairly often, and with Tulsa in the process of launching phone service, they'll definitely be expanding their need for techs. Good ground floor opportunity.

As for the online application process, that kills two birds with one stone. It results in a mssive reduction of paperwork, and it ensures the people who do apply know how to use a computer.

[triguy46]

126. I'm here in Stillwater....

Until I win the lottery!!! Then it's bye bye!!!

[qnr]

127. Hiya triguy46 n/t

[Kay Autic]

131. U going to the game?

Look for me, I'll be the one in orange!

:hi:

[Razorback_Democrat]

135. Lived In Stillwater for 12 years!

Family from Oklahoma

live on the border in Arkansas now

[macllyr]

136. Now back in France

But lived and worked for two years in OKC (00-02)...

Macllyr

[SoonerShankle]

137. Sooner born and Sooner bred...

I live in California now, but I still consider myself an Okie! I lived in Tecumseh, Norman, and Tulsa during my 28 years in the state.

[RoyGBiv]

138. Welcome!!!

And a belated welcome to DU!!!

:hi:

[progressor]

139. Stillwater.

Like it says, Stillwater - 1991-2000,2004-Present.

[blonndee]

140. Norman

New member here--I'm so glad I found DU. A REFUGE amid the sea of red I encounter every day here in this so-red state.

[xynthee]

141. Tulsa resident here!

I know about four or five other Dems here, too (it took a while to find them all)!

[CAG]

142. relatively new to DU

from Norman.

[RoyGBiv]

143. Welcome to DU!!!

:hi:

[plcdude]

144. Stillwater

here and am associated with the university.

[lyonn]

145. OKC

Just decided to say hi. Is there any hope for this State? They are really hard headed here. Here's hoping.

[Ysolde]

146. More Than we Know

There are more Progressives in this state than we know. We just can't get together because there's no info. I'm new to DU (I lurked all last year), but I've decided to get involved to take back my party and then my country! I went to my precinct meeting and now I'm a District and State delegate! :wow:

We've got a long, long way to go, but there really are a lot of good people in this state. If we can quit the intra-party bickering and ego-fests that I'm seeing, we can all make a difference!

[mymstake]

147. OKIE here!

yep.

[OKDem08]

148. Yukon

hi guys!

[Stand and Fight]

149. Lawton, OK here!

Surrounded by extreme right-wingers!

[daninthemoon]

154. Lawton, too. Feel pretty out of place. From So California originaly.

[madokie]

151. Yes...

Northeast oklahoma here, born and then by choice.

[madokie]

152. Chouteau here

Guess what, spell check don't know what chouteau is. LOL

[okieinpain]

153. me too, me too..... count me in.

[lesab]

156. three in my house

I'm in a small town just outside of Enid but we are three registered here.

[RoyGBiv]

157. Welcome to DU!!!

:hi:

Glad to have all three of you. :-)

[peanutbrittle]

158. NW OKC here. Party time? :) n/t