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In reply to the discussion: Oklahoma going broke as fast as Kansas due to tinkle down economics.......... [View all]Bradshaw3
(7,510 posts)8. I grew up in Oklahoma and it is sad to see
It gained statehood in 1907 and had many populist/progressive era reforms such as a corporation commission built into its constitution and laws.
It also produced some great progressive politicans like Fred Harris and Mike Synar (first pol to come out strong against the tobacco industry long before others).
Of course the oil and gas industry and the RW religious repubs took over beginning in the eighties and it's been downhill ever since.
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Oklahoma going broke as fast as Kansas due to tinkle down economics.......... [View all]
Bengus81
Mar 2018
OP
LOL...Donnie should have hired Cramer,at least he has a sense of humor..........nt
Bengus81
Mar 2018
#7
So many stupid and greedy people in this country. Freedom and equal opportunity, and the
RKP5637
Mar 2018
#3
This is what happens when you build an economy for the few instead of an economy for everyone.
CrispyQ
Mar 2018
#6
I still remember reading the New York Times the day after he was defeated in a primary in 1994.
StevieM
Mar 2018
#33
When are the saps going to stop falling for the idea that you can do more with less?
Grammy23
Mar 2018
#20
Another Banana Republican shithole made possible by the failed Horse and Sparrow theory
Major Nikon
Mar 2018
#25
That's probably the real reason Blue states are being taxed more--to bail these fuckers out!
TheBlackAdder
Mar 2018
#26