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I had a problem with all this ‘essential’ versus ‘non-essential’ worker stuff but maybe it was because I was considered a non-essential worker, which is quite a blow to one’s ego. I had no problem with doctors, nurses, firefighters, policemen and ag workers being considered ‘essential’, after all, we have to eat. But in my home state LAWYERS were considered essential workers. In fact, in the 42 states that issued stay-at-home orders lawyers were considered ‘essential’ in 12 of them. I was horrified to hear that at a County Supervisor meeting when it was requested that all essential workers and front line responders stand up and be recognized our local attorney stood up to a round of applause. On the other hand, I can see his point because after any car collision or ‘slip-and-slide’ in the grocery store the local ambulance chasing lawyer responds first even before the paramedics.
Read moreWASHINGTON—The Heritage Foundation’s James Carafano released the following statement calling for an independent investigation into the Biden administration’s handling of the situation in Afghanistan:
Read moreThe Taliban announced they are now flying American Black Hawk helicopters that were left behind by the Biden administration.
Read moreThe Afghanistan debacle demonstrates to me, anyway, the value of driving a tractor.
Read moreWhen we lived in OKC my husband’s father, Art Walter, came down one weekend to treat us to lunch. I assumed he’d take us out, but instead he fried some mountain oysters.
Read moreDue to bureaucratic incompetence, Oklahoma State Department of Education regulations that enforce a state ban on teaching concepts associated with Critical Race Theory in Oklahoma schools have been withdrawn and now provide only “guidance,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced during the Aug. 26 meeting of the State Board of Education.
Read moreThe ongoing debacle in Afghanistan has become a military rout, international humiliation, and humanitarian crisis for the United States. But it’s also a lesson in the fallacy of thinking bigger government is better government.
Read moreJournal Date: Aug. 11, 2021
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