The nine most terrifying words
Halloween is just around the corner; it's time to remember the nine spookiest and most terrifying words in the English language (according to Ronald Reagan, on an Aug 12th 1986 news conference):
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Working towards a culture of wellness
I am humbled (again) to be endorsed by Make Oklahoma Healthy Again PAC, a group of dedicated Oklahomans working hard to promote "health freedom, clean food, informed consent, and parental rights."
Humbly, I have been endorsed by The Oklahoma Second Amendment Association
Humbly, I have been endorsed by The Oklahoma Second Amendment Association, a the civic rights organization dedicated to the noble mission of championing the rights of citizens of Oklahoma.
'Guilty until proven innocent' is morally repugnant and antithetical to our justice system.
'Guilty until proven innocent' is morally repugnant and antithetical to our justice system.
The Three Legged Stool of public policy
The Three Legged Stool of public policy There are three factors to consider for all public policies- 1. Is it fiscally achievable (can we afford it?) 2. Is it legal? and 3. Is it m
Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200 proudly endorse Cameron Byers, Ward 2
Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200 proudly endorse Cameron Byers, Ward 2
Malcolm Guite on neighbourliness
"Obviously, the good of a society has to have a political expression as well as other expressions but I think the organized political expression of the good of a society is the lea
Published by Benjamin Franklin in The Pennsylvania Gazette, 17 November 1737 AD, authorship uncertain (signed "X")
Published by Benjamin Franklin in The Pennsylvania Gazette, 17 November 1737 AD, authorship uncertain (signed "X")
Can/should we do a similar review of rules and regs here in Bville?
Can/should we do a similar review of rules and regs here in Bville? 🧐 To me, it's worth a look. "Chesterton's Fence" rules still apply.
Small reminder: Meet and greet this evening from 6:00-7:00pm at 2700 Claremont Dr. Cheers!
Small reminder: Meet and greet this evening from 6:00-7:00pm at 2700 Claremont Dr. Cheers!
Beyond the 4th amendment concerns- into procedural and behavioral changes of law…
https://youtu.be/gUgwdV7SeKs Beyond the 4th amendment concerns- into procedural and behavioral changes of law enforcement who use Flock. How Flock is Actually…
Consent of the governed- part 2: where did all these people come from?
Consent of the governed- part 2: where did all these people come from? Continuing my response to Aaron Kirkpatrick, City Council Ward 4's video: To the accusat…
Consent of the governed- part 1: Nefarious plans for transparency
Consent of the governed- part 1: Nefarious plans for transparency My first thoughts when hearing the $70,000 bill for the FOIA inquiries via recent video from…
Cameron Byers Meet & Greet: September 24
Stop by for a chat with Cameron on Thursday, September 24, from 6:00–7:00 PM at 2700 Claremont Dr in Bartlesville.
Chiming in and a thought experiment
Chiming in and a thought experiment
When you can- please take a solemn moment today to remember the events that happened a quarter century ago.
When you can- please take a solemn moment today to remember the events that happened a quarter century ago. Remember the men and women who lost their lives, and also those who…
Digital Mapping- bread and butter, soil and water
Digital Mapping- bread and butter, soil and water I realize I haven’t talked much about what it is I *do* for my work, and why this might matter. I currently work for the…
Planting trees the shade of which we shall never enjoy
Planting trees the shade of which we shall never enjoy 17 or so years ago, my pastor Rod McIlvaine at Grace Community Church taught a series called ‘God of this City’- covering…
Facebook has decided that I am not allowed to share posts from other individuals.
Facebook has decided that I am not allowed to share posts from other individuals. Please follow Amanda Veley for Bartlesville City Council Ward 4 & Amanda Wier- her recent post…
On the topic of prerogative and more musings
On the topic of prerogative and more musings As I mentioned on my delightful-but-brief moment on KWON Radio with Mr. Tom Davis- there is an excellent book worth consideration…
1981 OK AG 69 --- ¶11A city manager is the chief administrative officer of municipal…
https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=53345 1981 OK AG 69 --- ¶11A city manager is the chief administrative officer of municipal government in…
E. No public body may go into an executive session unless the following procedures are…
https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/title-25/section-25-307/ E. No public body may go into an executive session unless the following procedures are strictly complied with: 1.…
One of the downsides of our real-time travel through history is that during a certain…
https://x.com/seanmdav/status/2095171921360928940 One of the downsides of our real-time travel through history is that during a certain point of it, we were too young to…
The Iron Law and its consequences
The Iron Law and its consequences Science Fiction writer and futurist Jerry Pournelle once famously wrote a maxim concerning organizations: “First, there will be those who are…
Yet another incident of vibe-coding and lack of basic security in the Flock technology…
https://x.com/bennjordan/status/2093032003205513426 Yet another incident of vibe-coding and lack of basic security in the Flock technology stack. Zero search obfuscation and no…
It is not true that people of high principles are ill-suited for politics. High…
"It is not true that people of high principles are ill-suited for politics. High principles have only to be accompanied by patience, consideration, a sense of measure and…
This is legit exceedingly amazing. Financial transparency is of paramount importance;…
This is legit exceedingly amazing. Financial transparency is of paramount importance; the public must know exactly how its dollars are being spent, whether wise or foolish.…
“The loss of the presumption of innocence” is something I spoke of last night. This…
https://youtube.com/shorts/DUQGu4l4a2g “The loss of the presumption of innocence” is something I spoke of last night. This professor nails it more firmly. Flock…
It has been a real treat to listen to the other candidates for City Council speak…
It has been a real treat to listen to the other candidates for City Council speak earlier tonight at the WCGOP meeting. Bartlesville- you have loving and excellent folks who…
WCGOP event
WCGOP event- Washington County Republicans, Join us for our August Monthly Meeting! Last week, multiple Republican candidates filed for Bartlesville City Council. Our August…
My fascination with Václav Havel and the Velvet Revolution continues:
My fascination with Václav Havel and the Velvet Revolution continues: There are free elections and an election campaign ahead of us... Let us not allow the sympathies of the…
Rule #1 for avoiding the Dystopian Panopticon: DO NOT BUILD the Dystopian Panopticon.
Rule #1 for avoiding the Dystopian Panopticon: DO NOT BUILD the Dystopian Panopticon.
What Is Liberty?
What Is Liberty? Actually, what is the political struggle that we witness? It is the instinctive struggle of all people toward liberty. And what is this liberty, whose very…