Freedmen vs Cherokee Nation

Actually any wild animal, is just that, a wild animal. The incident in Orlando brings to mind the Snow Leopard in Vegas that attacked his trainer. I don't agree with animal rights folks on all things...but commericalization of *trained wild animals* is an oxymoron. Wild animals never lose their wild traits, it's just that simple. Anyone who watches and trains these animals that doesn't know that, ought not be dealing with them. Oh, all he did was grab her ponytail...well, duh, that's all it took...do we excuse a human for killing another on a Twinkies defense, NO! They are dumb animals and can't tell the difference between a ponytail and an arm or a leg. Not to mention this same whale was involved in two other deaths...which no one apparently saw...so whose to say, the whale didn't grab an arm or leg the last two times. Dogs that kill are put down...these wild exotic animals should be put down as well. To protect them for money purposes is not in any ones inter

Did I see surveyor flags between Nowata and Talala, laying out another lane on 169??? I did, I did, I did!!!! They are extending at least part of U.S. 169 from Talala on up almost to Nowata to a 4 lane highway! It's about time! Nowata has laid dormant long enough! In this part of the woods or hills, those 4 lane highways help towns prosper!! Work where you must, but LIVE in Nowata....:)

I'm inclined to think this will give us a more *representative government* - why would you need a lobbyist if you could contribute to a campaign? Those with the *most money or connections* have always had a voice in DC; this would allow tribes to contribute directly to their *own* candidates of *choice*. As in the Freedmen vs Cherokee case; a contribution to a challenger in Watson's own district seems to have done more good than all the lobbyists in DC. DC has just beome a great big club, Tribes not Welcome! This could very well change that! Campaign finance ruling impacts tribes By Rob Capriccioso Story Published: Feb 4, 2010 http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/83031602.html WASHINGTON – Many tribes already have trouble getting their voices heard in the American political system. A controversial Supreme Court campaign finance ruling may amplify the problem, according to political observers. The ruling, handed down Jan. 21, throws out some major campaign finance ru

Rep. Diane Watson (D-Los Angeles) is ready to announce her retirement, according to Washington Democratic sources, and Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) is expected to announce her bid to replace the congresswoman. Watson's pending retirement, which has been rumored for months, was reported in The Hill newspaper Tuesday [Updated at 12:23 p.m.: Watson is expected to make a formal announcement Thursday, according to numerous Democratic sources. Bass declined comment on her own political future, opting to wait until Watson's official announcement. When asked about a possible congressional run Wednesday, Bass would only say, "Diane Watson has been a great leader for Los Angeles."] Bass, a close ally of Watson's, has said privately that she is interested in running for Congress should Watson choose to retire, but has been reluctant to comment publicly to avoid being seen as pressuring Watson to step down.