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PERHAPS the sentiments contained in the following pages, are not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favor; a long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defence of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.
Thomas Paine - Introduction to Common Sense
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Opinion submitted by Hal on 2005-11-04 20:26:50
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Opinion submitted by okieguy on 2008-08-20 17:57:02
Can freedom of speech go too far in the modern era?  There are so many ways in this
electronic age to get away with saying anything about anyone.  Ways to ghost your
ip address, create false profile,  ... 

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(7 comments - last: 2008-08-20 21:13:05)
Opinion submitted by Nite on 2008-08-20 11:23:00
Mr. Busby, One jurisdiction is primarily the state of Oklahoma. But, state officials never act on things of this nature. Look at Stipe and his type, the feds had to come in. The recent OT ...

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(4 comments - last: 2008-08-20 20:12:41)
Opinion submitted by Pandora on 2008-08-19 19:05:26
Pittsburg County District Attorney’s Office Monthly Salaries as of July 31st, 2008 
 
J.B. Miller			$ 10,157.13 
Richard Hull 			$  9,141.41           Atty 
Wade Dodson			$  5,000.00           Atty 
M ... 

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(12 comments - last: 2008-08-20 19:50:45)
Opinion submitted by Hal on 2008-08-20 19:27:04

Entitled

Yes we have an 'elite' in McAlester that believe they are 'entitled'. Entitled to their position Entitled to their money Entitled to respect Even entitled to a 'good re ...

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Opinion submitted by schemer on 2008-08-19 20:32:08
A LOOK INTO THE NEAR FUTURE. Hal, being bankrupted by his expensive legal team (himself) during recent trials vs Steve Covington, is now forced to use a court-appointed attorney to defend him from ...

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(2 comments - last: 2008-08-20 19:22:38)
Opinion submitted by mr. busby on 2008-08-18 22:56:15
Bring it on Jim Bob-
First off Jimmy Boy, I had supper lat evening with another Governor Henry appointee, much higher on the totem pole than you are.
They are not amused by your stu ...

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(28 comments - last: 2008-08-20 18:56:53)
Opinion submitted by CitizenKane on 2008-08-19 20:12:37
How about that 68th Annual Rodeo?? I have a few points to make about the RODEO & PARADE that people might find interesting.. 1) For those that didn't know there was a parade on Saturday downtown. ...

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(5 comments - last: 2008-08-20 18:34:14)
Opinion submitted by Hal on 2008-08-20 15:38:39

Amish population nearly doubles in 16 years

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press Writer
And they did it the old fashion way. ...

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(1 comments - last: 2008-08-20 17:05:05)
Opinion submitted by Lizette on 2008-08-20 17:04:36
Hal please post the article from the News Capital on the School Bond.  I am not for
raising taxes and I will vote NO on any new taxes.  There is some good reading on
the blog of the News Capital on th ... 

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Opinion submitted by Mr. Busby on 2007-04-13 13:35:49
THE GHOST OF THOMAS BUSBY
 The Ghost of Busby was seen leaving Judge Blands chambers today, and as he moved along the hallways he was seen doing a jig and clicking his heals in glee.
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(20 comments - last: 2008-08-20 17:02:37)
Opinion submitted by Hal on 2008-08-20 16:14:39

Food prices to post biggest rise since 1990: USDA

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Opinion submitted by Rat on 2008-08-20 14:58:39
Another MRHC Rat report:
 
Ohh..something for you to chew on... I caught word ... that MRHC (after Dr Rogers decided he was leaving town) has made a nice big bid on the Rogers Clini ...

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(1 comments - last: 2008-08-20 16:05:26)
Opinion submitted by Hal on 2008-08-13 14:06:59
New poll on the NewsCapital

New Poll on Criminal Libel

Old Poll on JimBob Previous Poll Results ...

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(15 comments - last: 2008-08-20 15:58:36)
Opinion submitted by Hal on 2008-08-19 11:57:15

Blog threatening, rival posters say

By SUSAN HYLTON World Staff Writer
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(35 comments - last: 2008-08-20 15:46:15)
Opinion submitted by Rat on 2008-08-20 11:18:25
Rat received a report:
 
... you might want to check the Wewoka arrest records. Tammy White,32, manager for Francis' Holdenville Newspaper was arrested Saturday for DUI and contribut ...

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(1 comments - last: 2008-08-20 11:28:54)
Opinion submitted by Pandora on 2008-08-19 22:19:43
An interesting article.
http://committeetoprotectbloggers.org/ ... 

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(2 comments - last: 2008-08-20 08:44:42)
Opinion submitted by Hal on 2008-08-19 10:59:43

DA tosses charge against Krebs man

By James Beaty Senior Editor
I hope this gets straightened out properly -- talk about a raw deal. ...

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(1 comments - last: 2008-08-20 06:48:21)
Opinion submitted by Hal on 2008-08-19 17:36:38
Making a Guess 
 
I've seen the statements in the paper by Miller and even our police chief  
speculating on the number of 'real people' behind the 35 names listed on the 
subpoena. 
 
I have no way o ... 

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(5 comments - last: 2008-08-20 06:47:11)
Opinion submitted by whodunit on 2008-08-19 22:40:58
HAVE HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONER JERRY HEFNER HAD A STROKE FRIDAY AND IS TRYING TO
RECOVER.  PERHAPS THE FBI BRIBERY INVESTIGATION IS TAKING ITS TOLL?  MAYBE SANDY
GARRETT , THE STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTEND ... 

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Opinion submitted by whodunit on 2008-08-19 21:23:45
 
http://www.sarkeys.org/ ... 

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(1 comments - last: 2008-08-19 21:25:27)
Opinion submitted by CitizenKane on 2008-08-19 20:19:35
part 2 of post  Sexton on the other hand sat in his truck throughout the entire
Parade waving and smiling from time to time and tossing a very small amount of
candy to the kids on the street. I mean S ... 

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(1 comments - last: 2008-08-19 21:11:48)
Opinion submitted by bud on 2008-08-19 12:14:53
what is the name of the other site you talk about ... 

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(5 comments - last: 2008-08-19 19:51:48)
Opinion submitted by Hal on 2008-08-18 12:56:33
Just finished an interview with Channel 6 News -- Jeffery Smith. 
 
They arrived and left in an unmarked vehicle -- I kidded him about that.  I've 
heard it common practice for some city papers when e ... 

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(19 comments - last: 2008-08-19 18:33:21)