Democrats have themselves to blame for election result
Oh, my God!
That seems to be the reaction to the win by Donald Trump as president of the United States. Many think the country has exploded and come crashing down. Others are suffering total meltdown because voters rejected the path this country was on. It took a coalition of people from all walks of life to make Donald Trump win. Now all the elite Democrats are trying to find a scapegoat, when it was their own fault that many rejected their far left ideology. Those who voted for Donald Trump were pragmatists. They were feeling the results of a party dominated by the extreme left in all that it done, and the message the party was sending was more of the same. They wanted change, not the status quo.
They need to back off and look at themselves. The way they are acting is a point of hilarity to many who are not so worked up over the Trump win. I saw a snip of part of a program of “The View.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and seeing. It was almost like watching a 4- or 5-year-old throw a temper tantrum. All of them have so isolated themselves from the mainstream part of the people that they cannot discern what they did to themselves. LOL girls, the world is still here, at least it was the last time I looked outside.
Anyway, there is not enough money to do all the things Democrats want to do and there is not enough interest in complying with the Democrats’ EV mandate and other mandates, including the Open Border policies. It is already hard enough to get by if one is in in the middle class, much less get by if you are in the poverty/poor and homeless class. Yes, they voted for Trump, everyone of them that could get to a poll and place their ballot in the system. I have a feeling that the Democratic Party is in for a rough ride, even through the next general election.
The Democrats are going to have to learn that you cannot turn your back on whole segments of your nation to do all the demands of the far left. Even the Republicans realize that.
―Andre Snodgrass, Norman
Setting aside blame after election
How do we go forward after the 2024 election? First, set aside blame. The Democrats fielded great candidates at all levels. Republicans chose to rely on the former president who seems to prefer chaos and confusion and his many followers that some question whether they’re really Republicans. Regardless of whether Oklahomans stood in line for early voting, our state has both very few days and very few polling places for early voting compared to other states, which may be why we again had such a poor showing of registered voters that actually voted. Or it could be we have a disaffected electorate here in Oklahoma, as it appears voters feel their voices aren’t important.
More:Why did Oklahoma’s voter turnout fall despite record numbers of early voters?
Maybe that’s true. For example, the petition to increase the minimum wage in our state was placed so far out in the future with the excuse of saving money on elections that the public has seen through the governor’s actions as he never uttered a word about Ryan Walters intention of using $3 million for Bibles in the public schools. So saving money isn’t really the issue. The hypocrisy and poor stewardship of our elected Republican officials leaves many with the question, “Why vote?”
So, second, we have to recognize that passing legislation that benefits our citizens and not our politicians may help. It appears we would rather go the way of West Virginia’s coal mining than look to the future and work to implement ways to transition from mostly fossil fuels to mostly renewable energy while we can manage that transition with the least negative impact on our current work force.
We must as a state recognize that our tax money needs to be spent in public schools: PreK-12, our university system and our technical and trades schools, as well as subsidizing apprenticeship programs. As it’s said, “A well-educated electorate is necessary for a successful democracy.” Putting education first as a priority could certainly help us go forward, maybe not to top 10 but at least to not bottom 5.
― Penny Barber, Edmond
A suggestion for OSU’s Mike Gundy
OSU football Coach Mike Gundy recently referred to complaining fans as “failures.” He should know what a failure is ― he is paid over $7,000,000 yearly as the head football coach and has an abysmal won-loss record so far this season. Maybe he should give $500,000 to the OSU library for every failure (loss) in a season. Go undefeated ― you’re rich! Win half your games and you end up with a paltry $3,500,000.
―Peter M. Grant, Weatherford
Rethinking Trump’s victory
I didn’t vote for Donald Trump. After the election returns, I was extremely depressed. Then my son gave me a different way of thinking about the loss.
Trump made some promises that are great. He will secure the border, lower prices at the grocery store and the gas station, end the war in the Ukraine, make peace between Israel and its neighbors, protect our social security and improve our health plans. These are just some of the things he promised and when he does these things, everyone will be elated. Me included. So, I’m glad Mr. Trump won so these things can be done. He has a Republican House, Senate, and even the Supreme Court behind him to help him with these promises so, no excuses. He will do it.
If he doesn’t, well, there is another election in four more years.
―Jeffiee Tayar, Oklahoma City
Does America want a woman president?
In the Nov. 9 Oklahoman, a USA Today column stated America does not want a woman president. I strongly disagree. In the two examples listed, America voted against a liberal woman president.
I believe America would support a strong woman conservative president. A possibility is Nikki Haley. Time will tell.
― Elbert Franklin, Oklahoma City
Protecting sacred lands
As we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, it is essential to reflect on ongoing efforts to protect sacred lands that hold deep cultural and ecological significance. Sen. Cortez-Masto (NV) recently introduced a bill to designate Bahsahwahbee, or “Sacred Water Valley,” in Eastern Nevada’s Great Basin as a national monument — a step local tribal nations have long called for to protect this sacred landscape. Bahsahwahbee has faced ongoing threats from proposed development, including a recent solar project that could harm its unique ecosystem.
For all Oklahomans, the importance of preserving Indigenous heritage cannot be overstated. Bahsahwahbee is deeply significant to the Indigenous Newe communities, whose ancestors endured devastating massacres in the 19th century. Protecting this site will honor their history and cultural practices, affirming our national commitment to justice and reconciliation.
As we recognize the history of Indigenous communities in Oklahoma, we should stand in solidarity with the Goshute, Duckwater Shoshone, and Ely Shoshone tribes advocating for Bahsahwahbee’s protection. This landscape, home to a unique grove of swamp cedars sustained by over 100 natural springs, is not just an ecological treasure; it is a living testament to the resilience of indigenous peoples and their connection to the land.
Designating Bahsahwahbee as a national monument would ensure its management by the National Park Service, enhancing its preservation and efforts to honor the sacred tradition and history of its original inhabitants. I urge my fellow Oklahomans to call on our members of Congress to support the Bahsahwahbee National Monument Proposal and help protect this sacred landscape.
―Safa Muhammad, Tulsa
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