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Sen. Riley Busted For Passing Notes During Session

6/30/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

Sen. Nancy Riley, R-Tulsa, was busted last week for passing notes to Sen. Kathleen Wilcoxson, R-Oklahoma City. 

  Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson, D-Lexington, observed Riley passing the note during debate for the governor’s cigarette tax proposal. Following acknowledgement of her action, Riley was asked to read the note before the entire Senate.

 “Oh my God,” read Riley’s note, “Jim (Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City), is so hot. I think I’m going to ask him to go to the pro-family rally this weekend, or maybe to the mall.”

  Following the praise of Reynolds, the note turned to inquiries about Wilcoxson’s weekend plans, specifically whether or not she was going to get her hair done. The message closed with a brief criticism of the dress worn by Sen. Penny Williams, D-Tulsa. Riley said she was “totally embarrassed” by the public reading and vowed to criticize Hobson’s hair in future notes.
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Governor Offers Puppy To Legislature In Exchange For State Budget Deal

6/29/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

OKLAHOMA CITY (OP) – If legislators are good boys and girls, and get a state budget compiled, they will get a puppy, Gov. Brad Henry announced last week.
   The offer is the latest in a series of political maneuvers as Democrats and Republicans wrestle over appropriations issues. “I’ve thought it over and, if the Legislature can produce a budget that incorporates funding for all-day kindergarten, we’ll go to the pound and get a puppy,”
 Henry said. 
  “Yay!” said state Democrats. “Certainly, we had hoped for puppy and ice cream, but we are willing to compromise,” said Senate appropriation chair Johnnie Crutchfield, D-Ardmore However, soon after the announcement of the offer, Republican leadership accused the governor of playing politics. 

“The cuteness of puppies notwithstanding, we reject the governor’s attempts to woo the Legislature,” 

said House Speaker Todd Hiett, R-Kellyville. Hiett said Henry had used the tactic in the past, most recently when he promised to take lawmakers to Six Flags if they backed his education lottery bill. While Republicans rejected the puppy proposal, they did leave the door open for future negotiation. 

“I want a pony,” 

said House Speaker Pro Tem Susan Winchester.
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Pettigrew Seeks Bi-partisan Approach To Political Pandering Butt Kissing

6/28/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

By Lee Cruce, Partisan Staff Reporter
Rep. Wayne Pettigrew accused his fellow Republicans this week of actively trying to undermine his political career in retaliation for his support of all Democratic proposals that attract media attention. 

“This mean-spirited attack simply reduces Republican chances of gaining control of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and illustrates the need for the type of non-partisan leadership I provide in front of cameras each and every day,” 

Pettigrew said. The Edmond Republican first suspected his popularity in the Republican caucus had ebbed when he was reassigned to a new office that he later learned doubled as a public bathroom/leper colony. He said those suspicions were further confirmed when he was given cleanup duty in the office. Republicans said the relocation was strategic. 

 “He’s pretty much full of shit, so craphole seemed like the perfect office,” 

said sixty-five representatives who agreed to speak only on the promise of anonymity. Pettigrew said tensions worsened this week when all 47 of his Republican colleagues signed an endorsement letter mass-mailed throughout his district urging voters to support “anyone but Pettigrew.” Fundraising woes have also plagued Pettigrew’s re-election efforts since he learned the Chickasaw Nation’s pledge of contributions in return for a vote to legalize Las Vegas gambling in elementary schools would be paid in “smart cards” for tribal slot machines. 
  Pettigrew said his requests for financial contributions from other Republicans have been met with stony silence at best and maniacal laughter in other cases. “I think the Republicans may not be happy with me,” he said. In response, the House Republican caucus issued a press packet titled: “No Shit Sherlock: The case against braking for Wayne Pettigrew in the Parking Lot.” The packet included papers and instructions that would allow Pettigrew to change political parties. Democrats countered with their own release titled: For the love of God, stay Republican. Pettigrew said Republican hostility appeared to coincide with his string of 3,471 consecutive votes with the Democratic majority, a feat not matched since former state Rep. Fred Brooks, R-Tulsa, was indicted for bribery and kickbacks in the 1970s.
   Democratic leaders openly acknowledge that Pettigrew has become a more dependable vote for their positions than Rep. Roy McClain, D-Tulsa and approximately 30 other members of the 52- member Democratic caucus. Prior to becoming the Democrats’ favorite Republican, Pettigrew was best known for legislation calling for Oklahoma to secede from the Union. That bill would have also replaced the current state flag with a Confederate Battle Flag that incorporated the image of “the finger” being flown at passers-by.
  Pettigrew’s other notable legislative contribution is a bill to mandate the use of 1940s-era civics books in public schools that refer to the civil rights struggle as “trouble ahead.” In spite of receiving the cold shoulder from many Republicans in recent days, Pettigrew said he believes the “silent majority” still admire his “no nonsense” approach to pandering. “I really think I could be speaker of the House someday,” he said. His colleagues appear bewildered by that optimism. “How can a man with such bizarre hair be so oblivious to consistent criticism, ridicule and hurling of feces?” asked Rep. Lance Cargill, R-Harrah.
   Others phrased their views in theological terms, with Catholic members seeing Pettigrew as punishment for their sins and Protestants viewing him as a sign of the impending Apocalypse. “Wayne Pettigrew has an ego of Biblical proportions,” said Rep. Forrest Claunch, R-Midwest City and noted Biblical scholar, “and there can be little doubt that he is the anti-Christ.”
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Oil Surges Past Children As States Most Precious Natural Resource

6/27/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

Children continue to absorb oil assets for frivolous desires
By Raymond Gary, Partisan Staff Reporter
   In the past two years, oil has surged past children as Oklahoma’s most precious natural resource, an industry analyst said last week. Gordon McLain, speaking at a luncheon for energy executives and state lawmakers, said aggressive incentives for oil and gas companies would prove far more profitable than spending money on the state’s children.

 "In the next three to five years, oil will continue to move to $60 or $70 a barrel. At the same time, we see the market for children continuing to decline,“

 said McLain. 

"Given the state’s limited budget, it would generate more wealth to invest in oil, rather than spending the time and money it takes to make the average child profitable." 

  In recent weeks, energy and education forces have squared off over House Bill 1715, which exempts certain oil and gas related equipment from ad valorem taxes at the expense of state schools. Rep. Kevin Calvey, the measure’s author, said McLain’s presentation showed the need for the state to stop putting our children ahead of big energy companies. 

"Devon has seen billions in profit over the past three years. In the same time span, the average child has barely learned to speak or walk upright. Which do you think is more profitable?" 

said Calvey, R-Del City. 
  Faced with McLain’s charts and graphs, even skeptical lawmakers conceded that children were a nearly worthless natural resource.
   After speaking with McClain, Gov. Brad Henry announced he would no longer seeking funding for all-day kindergarten. "Lottery tickets are a better deal,” said Henry. Supporters of the state’s struggling child industry say the market could be improved through decreased government regulation. Currently, child production and storage is governed by extensive feed, abuse and neglect laws that eat into profit margins.
   Child officials are calling for increased funding for production, as well as the abolition of treatment standards, which they say will allow the child labor industry to compete with oil and gas companies. “Children are our most precious natural resource,” said advocates. “Until you run out of gas,” replied McLain.
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Cuss Fines Remain State Law

6/26/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

We’re working on a few stories, but football is also exciting. More stories will post next week.

– GOP may replace Hiett with someone who doesn’t scare children.
– Controversial cow-tipping legislation draws criticism from rural teens - Page D

Fun with state statutes:
The House Ethics Committee decided not to act on legislation to remove a statute banning profane swearing.

 “Every person guilty of profane swearing is punishable by a fine of One Dollar ($1.00) for each offense.” 

–2001 O.S. 21§905
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Nearly 90% of Democrat genda for the children

6/25/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

OKLAHOMA CITY (OP) – According to a recent study, fully 87 percent of the Democrats’ 2004 legislation has been filed ‘for the children.” 

“Children are our most precious natural resource,” 

said Sen. Bill Mitchell, D-Lindsay. 

“I fully believe that children are our future and we must invest in them.” 

  Mitchell invoked the children to bolster support for HB 1201, which modified auditing requirements for the Department of Agriculture. Democrats also cited Oklahoma youth as the reason to deregulate SBC, modify the districts of the Oklahoma Peanut Commission and allow campaign fundraising in Oklahoma County.
   Republican leadership has been skeptical of the Democrats’ tactics, noting that the children probably didn’t give a damn about how much the Commissioner of Agriculture was paid. 
  “I mean, I guess if you’re boosting pre-school funding, I can understand,” said Sen. Fred Morgan, R-Oklahoma City. “But how is redrawing the districts of the Peanut Commission ‘an investment in Oklahoma’s young people?’”
 
   But Democratic lawmakers disagreed. “We must protect those who cannot protect themselves,” said Rep. Jari Askins, D-Duncan. Askins said a vote against HB 1805, regarding automated external defibrillators, would be “a vote against babies, puppy dogs, flowers and sunny days.”
  “We have a duty to protect Oklahoma’s youngest, and I take that obligation seriously,” said Sen. Barbara Staggs, D-Muskogee, in defense of a bill that would exempt cellular towers from the definition of “telecommunications services” for tax purposes. 

  “Before voting for this bill, I would ask you to please, please think of the children.” 

  As of press time, the children were unavailable for comment.
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Sen. Frank Shurden Revealed To Be Gamecock In Disguise!

6/24/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

“Holy cockboxing!” scream surprised lawmakers 

“Bow before your chicken overlords!” warns longtime gamefowl advocate

 By Robert Williams, Partisan Staff Writer 
  In a shocking twist on the Senate Floor, Sen. Frank Shurden, D-Henryetta, tore off his mask to reveal he was really an Oklahoma gamecock in disguise. “And so the invasion begins!” shrieked Shurden. Shurden has been a vocal opponent of a recent state law banning cockfighting. Approved overwhelmingly in a statewide election, the vote pitted urban opponents of animal cruelty against rural economic development. Following the ban, Shurden lobbied in favor of lowering the penalties and reducing the crime to a misdemeanor. Following the failure of that legislation, he crusaded to legalize “cockboxing,” where the animals would fight using tiny boxing gloves. That legislation died in a Senate committee when members realized that chickens don’t have hands.

   Some have wondered why the senator would work so hard on behalf of the industry, but the pieces began to follow into place when it was discovered that “Sen. Frank Shurden” is actually an unemployed gamecock named Rooster McGee. The outing of Shurden/McGee disrupted normal Senate operations and pandering, and several entourages were left unescorted to the floor.

 

Frank Shurden, D-Henrietta
“The gentleman from Henryetta is recognized to be a chicken,” 
said Senate Floor Leader Jay Paul Gumm.

 “I am the cockfight king!” 

screamed McGee. 
  Sen. Angela Monson, D-Oklahoma City, was briefly endangered when McGee lashed out with his feet, each talon equipped with razor-sharp knives. The fowl lawmaker was wrestled to the ground through the bipartisan cooperation of Sen. Johnnie Crutchfield, D-Ardmore, and Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City.
   In the days since the dramatic unveiling, Partisan researchers have begun to uncover the strange history of Francis Shurden Rooster McGee. McGee was born in 1971, the Sooner-born offspring of a South Carolina gamecock. A rising force in the local circuit, McGee’s star was just beginning to rise as the animal rights movement began to pick up speed. 
  Following a nearly fatal injury in the ring that ended a promising career, McGee retired and set his sights on the political stage. Teaching himself to speak English, he worked briefly as a lobbyist before deciding to take matters into his own wings. “Frank Shurden” was first elected to the state House in 1978, disguised as a human in order to run. (State campaign laws do not recognize poultry or third parties). 
  In a press conference following the session, McGee announced that the gamecock revolution was nigh, and soon hordes of angry chickens would surround the Capitol. State Attorney General Drew Edmondson announced he would sue McGee for illegal deposits of chicken litter, but the Oklahoma Farm Bureau is lobbying for him to dismiss the suit.
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Republicans applaud installation of double standard in House chamber

6/23/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

Rep. Mike O'neal, R-Enid
OKLAHOMA CITY (OP) – House Republican leaders say they are “pleased” with the GOP’s installation of a double standard in the House chamber at the Capitol. Provided by the Oklahoma Republican Party, the standard allows GOP lawmakers to hurl criticism upon their Democratic counterparts without making themselves open to similar attacks. 
  For example, the standard allows Republicans to bemoan the legal problems of Oklahoma insurance commissioner Carroll Fisher while at the same time ignoring charges of sexual battery pending against Rep. Mike O’Neal, R-Enid.
  Under the operation of the standard, Democrats who attempt to hide legislation under shell bills or floor substitutes are guilty of trying to deceive the people. Similar bait-and-switch tactics with Republicans, such as replacing a premarital testing bill with a gay marriage ban, are exempt from such accusations.
  The standard also comes equipped with a “good old boy” attack mechanism, which allows House Republicans to whine about how the Democrats are slaves to wealthy special interests without a hint of irony. The standard is based off a similar program in place at the federal level, which allows Republican congressmen to denounce huge government deficits unless they are produced by a GOP administration.
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OKC Legislator's Alter Ego

6/22/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

An office pool is being run in the Senate Lounge. Some say It’s actually former senator, Gene Stipe in the white furry get up. 
 Others say that David Walters or Steve Lewis was trying to get into the lobbying racket…

Other rumors we’re working on (sort of)..

– AARP backs legislation to get those damn kids off their lawn 

– Debate over competing appropriations bills intensifies: ‘Yo mama’s unconstitutional’ 

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Speaker Asks Darrell Gilbert To Take Off Starfleet Uniform

6/21/2021

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From the archives of Oklahoma’s great political satire writers of decades past, we bring you this classic reprint of a spoof that caused more than a little irritation to the political class on Lincoln Blvd.

Rep. Darrell Gilbert, D-Tulsa, says
he prefers the “Next-Generation”
-era uniform to its “Voyager” and
“Deep Space Nine” counterparts. 

By Charles Haskell, Partisan Staff Reporter 
  For the fifth time is as many days, Rep. Darrell Gilbert, D-Tulsa, has been asked to refrain from wearing his Starfleet uniform while in session. House Speaker Larry Adair requested Gilbert take off the uniform, noting that it made the Tulsa representative “look like a dork.”
   Gilbert has defended his choice of clothing. “This uniform means something to me,” Gilbert said.

 “As the captain of the USS District 72, I feel it is my duty to fight for all of my Federation, whether they be human, Vulcan, Andorian or even Tellarite.”

 This session, Gilbert has authored legislation to commend Ambassador Sarek for his service to the Federation and to memorializing Paramount to bring back the original “Star Trek” series in prime time. The House faced a similar showdown in 2000 when several representatives refused to take off their Josh Heupel and Rocky Calmus jerseys.
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