VIEW: 18-41: A Dark Period In USA History

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number 18-41
> A DARK PERIOD IN USA HISTORY Week of 2018/10/08
As this effort is underway we are experiencing one of the most
disgusting displays of incivility in the "hallowed halls of Congress" in my
lifetime. Certainly there have been others, but for sheer volume and
intensity of ill-will and verbosity this one seems to take the cake. Of
course, the subject of this monstrosity of indignity and lawlessness is the
tactics being used by the Democrat minority in the Judiciary Committee
of the US Senate during the process of deciding whether to seat Judge
Kavanaugh in the US Supreme Court.
After some time of the normal 'vetting' of him before being
considered by the Committee there has been nothing but false and vicious
accusations supposedly brought, 35 years after the supposed incident,
by a woman known to be a Democrat activist and substantially on the
'left side' of the political fence. The fact that she is a professor in a
California university immediately aroused my suspicions of the whole
scenario from the beginning when Senator Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, the
senior member on the Committee came forth with a 'letter', she had
received months earlier, accusing Judge Kavanaugh of an 'attempted
rape' of her when in high school.
The accuser seemingly could not even remember the date although
she could remember(?) her age at the supposed time. Can't she even
subtract since she seemed to know her age at the supposed time. The
'friends' named by her as witnesses have stated that such an event did
not happen in their experience.
And yet the weak spined leaders of the Committee have literally
leaned over backwards to accommodate her, even offering to go to
California to hear her statement. Actually this mantra that "women do
not lie" being put forth as 'proof' the incident happened and that men
cannot be believed but women no matter what their background and
reputation should be now relegated to the ash heap of history. Individuals
of both sexes are known to lie easily, but not all do. Frankly the whole
scenario played out in the Committee hearing, as well as those of other
Congressional hearings, seems to me to be childish and disgusting.
It appears that the Democrat minority are playing a delaying game
in
order to have an opportunity after the election in November to side-track
the nomination and instead have a candidate more in liking to their non-
Constitutional way of wanting the Court to be structured, and thus enhance
their aggressive seek of more and more power over all of us for their
benefit,
and those businesses which support there programs.
In the meantime, up in Minnesota there is a Democrat candidate for
State Attorney General who has been accused, reportedly with evidence to
back up the claim, similarly and their supporters in national media seem to
completely overlook the situation. Somewhat of a double standard in my
opinion. It should be remembered that one of the main claims to fame of
those in the non-freedom side of politics is that of claiming their
opponents are doing exactly what they ARE doing!!
The Committee vote to send the nomination to the whole Senate
passed on a strictly party-line vote, so maybe the first week of October
will bring a satisfactory close to this mess. At least satisfactory to
those
of us who believe and revere the Constitution. We have had, and still
have, too many in the Supreme Court, as well as the lesser Federal
Courts and need change, for our and the Nation's well being.
That situation developed during the administration of President
James Earl Carter, D-GA 1977-81, who was given the privilege of
doubling the number of district judges by a solid Democrat Congress on
the excuse of "overloaded dockets" and packed them with those types,
as well as replacing the seats open by attrition. That seemed to be the
time frame when decisions began to come down that, to common sense
thinking citizens, were to cause multiple problems in society that we now
see coming to fruition, to our detriment.
We would do well to replace those in Congress up for re-election
who support such ludicrous conduct in the November election. Some
have been there way too long!!
END
Composed September 28, 2018
Robert W. McDowell, Jr. 841 Lynwood
Lane
918-451-1051 Broken
Arrow OK
74011-8608
Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

VIEW: 18-40: A Historic Day For USA

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number
18-40
A HISTORIC DAY FOR THE USA Week of 2018/10/01
It suddenly dawned on me earlier in the day, this Monday, 17
September, that this subject should have been addressed previously so as
to appear in publications during the previous week. In my opinion this date
should be given importance comparable to 4 July in observance in the
calenders in the USA. My apologies for my oversight, brought on by the
current news thrown at us constantly in the media campaign to discredit
and, they hope, remove PRESDT-45 and block his agenda of bringing
back pride in our REPUBLIC. Having marked the date in my daily book
to be transferred to next years and so on in the future.
Unfortunately the importance, or even the occurrence, was not
taught in public schools in the 1930s, at least here in Tulsa. Right here
and now begins an attempt to rectify that oversite for future years for
so long as the USA continues to exist, which many seem determined
to make the time short. For those still uninformed, the subject is
CONSTITUTION DAY. Yes, on September 17, 1787 the original
draft of the Constitution of the United States of America (COTOTUSA)
was formally signed for submition to the thirteen new STATES for
ratification. The signature list was headed by Go. Washington as
"President and deputy from Virginia" and attested by William Jackson,
Secretary.
On referring back to my copies of two different publications of
this
document: Heritage Foundation and Hillsdale College, it was surprising
to note that there were delegates from only 12 'States' listed as signers,
with Rhode Island being notably missing. Mr research turned up that the
Constitution was declared ratified by the required nine states and placed
in action as the "Law of the Land" on the 13 of September 1788 and the
remaining four, on promise of future '12 amendments' called "Bill of
Rights" on 29 May 1790.
The signing and ratification of the Constitution was, like the
issuing of the Declaration of Independence, a singular event in
World history. The peaceful separation of one area and its population
from another had never been known to occur before in history and the
Constitution with its guarantee of the "GOD given unalienable rights"
was just as much a first in history. My unshakable opinion is that these
documents are so clear and understandable that the authors must have
been truly inspired by Him. It should be kept as originally prepared
and used as intended, rather than changed on mere whims!
Because this is the follow on of the Independence and every bit
as importance to our citizens it is my firm opinion that this day should
be observed just as much and with the same solemnity as we do
Independence Day on July 4 and each year. Further, there should be
no 'tinkering' to make another 'three day weekend' with this but keep
it always on September 17th.
Now that the suggestion has been issued, the carrying out of the
laws to firmly establish it will have to be done by the Legislative bodies.
Perhaps the Oklahoma Legislature could at the NEXT (2019) Session
pass the bills for the next Governor to execute for observation within the
borders of our State. At this time not knowing who will occupy the
Chambers and Office, my breath shall not be held while waiting. This
would be another great FIRST for the State of Oklahoma to 'show
the way' for the other 49.
While on the subject of Constitutions, a copy of the Oklahoma
Constitution seems to be unavailable to the Public. The question becomes:
How can we citizens be expected to obey all the laws thus established if
there are no published copies available. I have been privileged to receive
a published copy of the Constitutions of Missouri and Pennsylvania
complimentary each from a member of the Legislature of that State. They
are in "paperback" style and size and include the US Declaration and
Constitution.
Information given me is that the Oklahoma Constitution is the
LONGEST in the Nation, which indicates that it is far too detailed with
minor items and maybe why it has not been published. My friends in the
Legislature have told me that on each of their desks is a 'three inch'
thick stack purportedly to be ours. Maybe it should be reconsidered
for clarity and size. Also, there is NO mention in the US Constitution
of "Separation of church and state!! So 'lefties get over it and wake up'.
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Composed September 17, 2018
Robert W. McDowell, Jr. © 2018 841 Lynwood Lane
918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608
Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

VIEW : 18-39: Public Works Commpn Sense

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number
18-39
PUBLIC WORKS COMMON SENSE Week of 2018/09/24
Having taken to task possible construction deficiencies of the OTA
(Oklahoma Turnpike Authority) in the "Cimarron Turnpike" which connects
Tulsa with I-35 North of Stillwater, it seems only fair to give credit for
actions in a widening project on the "Turner Turnpike", the first one built
in
the 1950s if memory serves correct. In a sizeable story in the September 12
issue of the daily paper with numerous pictures it developed that a long
promised widening from Southwest of Tulsa westward was well under way
with one section to possibly open before year end. The project is being done
in three sections which indicates to me that some consideration has been
given to the convenience of the 'customers'.
In a project of that size construction would disrupt travel on the
whole
length for several years. In doing it in smaller sections the work on each
section causes delays for a shorter period of time and more quickly opens
completed stretches to use. Shorter work sections also reduces the delays
due
to slow speed limits on shorter sections. If my opinion of the matter is
correct
then compliments should be due to the decision makers in the OTA, and
Thank You.
Unfortunately on the other side of the scale one only needs to turn
to the
City of Tulsa and the more than three year construction of a large park
titled
"Gathering Place" on both sides of a major North-South multi lane thruway.
Tulsa's Riverside Drive has been closed to traffic for that length of time
before
being opened at last on September 10, three days after the park itself was
opened to the public with much fanfare. The street now has at least two pair
of 'tunnels' which allow ground surface walking between the two sides of
park.
During this closing the detour was down South Peoria Avenue through
the 'Brookside Area' which was already in a very crowded state. The added
traffic resulted in delays and safety situations and seemed to me to be done
in
total disregard to the convenience and safety of the citizens. Further
aggravating
many, including me, was the keeping Riverside Drive at four lanes, while
further
South it becomes six. Former Mayor Susan Savage had proposed widening it
to six, plus a parkway between with added turn lanes, during her terms but
'protests' reported to be from residents in nearby neighborhoods served to
sidetrack that plan, to the detriment of the users.
Several past projects seem to have been carried out with total
disregard
for the convenience and safety of the general population. Even now with
discussion being renewed toward a widening project on South Yale Avenue
over 'Signal Hill' from 81st Street to 91st Street a deaf ear seems to
prevail
down town in City government and media. A proposal to tunnel under the
'Hill' with twin 3-lane bores has received no known consideration, and the
daily paper has continued to decline to run 'Letters to the Editor' about
the
subject, claiming 'excess words'. While it is known that tunnels can be
expensive, it might be less than the huge amount of dirt and rock moving
necessary to widen the current 2 lanes to even 4. That seems to me to be a
farce with both ends having six lanes plus left and right turn lanes.
In addition the hilltop residents would probably welcome a reduction
in the traffic on the hill so they could more easily enter and exit their
developments. Also, with the large diameter boring machines now available
the tunnels would not require the large amounts of blasting as in earlier
years
and tunnels would not have the risks of snow, ice, or rain slickening that
is a
problem now. Thus the residents would not be bothered by that activity and
the completion of one tunnel would allow two-way traffic through it while
the
second was being bored.
It seems that the planners, designers, and officials have no care
about
the safety and convenience of those residents in the areas surrounding such
a project. This was painfully evident in the previous decade when Yale was
being widened from 71st to 81st and the disruption was over two years
because of mis-direction on the part of the contractor that could have been
avoided. Although there have been, and are, a number of other such
instances, these listed should shed a little light on a seemingly prevalent
problem.
END
Composed September 14, 2018
Robert W. McDowell, Jr. 841
Lynwood Lane
918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK
74011-8608
Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

VIEW: 18-38: Misconduct In Congress

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson)
Number 18-38
MISCONDUCT IN CONGRESS Week of 2018/09/17
Beginning in the final week of August we have been subjected to the
most
disgusting demonstration of disruption and delay of business in the halls of
Congress in my lifetime. Since the announcement of the nomination of
District of
Columbia Appeal Court Judge Kavanaugh to replace the retiring Mr. Justice
Kennedy there has been a continuing uproar of objection from the 'left side'
(Democrat) of the isle and stated commitment to block, and even 'Bork', his
election. Beginning at the opening session of the hearings in the Judiciary
Committee there have been continual interruptions by, it turns out, PAID
disrupters. Several sources have reported that some attending, who admitted
their opposition, that there was a person outside the chamber who was
passing
out money to those going in with instructions to disrupt the proceedings and
be
paid more if arrested.
My opinion is that security is delinquent in not arresting and
jailing not only
those doing the disrupting but also the person, or persons, with the money.
If
the money distributors were to be detained, perhaps we could be informed,
without question, who was the original source of the funds. Some reports
have
stated that these offenders were aided by one or more Democrat members in
gaining admission to the hearing chamber.
Having said that, we still cannot be sure that one or more of the
'never
Trumper" RINOS might be involved in the delay, disrupt effort. These
individuals are not, in my opinion, to be trusted. Here we have as President
(POTUS) a man who is doing just what he promised in his campaign, much to
the benefit of a vast majority of the citizens, including those who did not
vote
for him. While many profess to dislike to the point of actual 'hate' his
style
and mannerisms, if they would be honest and support the effort instead of
continually attempt to thwart it, the nation, and for that matter the whole
World, would be far better off, and probably have a much lower level of
conflict everywhere.
Frankly it is my opinion that much blame lies with those registered
as
Republican who refuse, and most never intended, to follow the founding
principles of the Republican Party. Thus the label "RINO". It is too bad
that
the Party officials cannot see their way clear to step in and call those
types
out, unless they are actually in sympathy with the obstruct program. In that
case their intent is to increase their own power at the expense of the well
being of the Party and more importantly the Nation.
It seems to me that the Senator chairing the hearings is derelict in
his
duties in not simply ordering that the "gallery be cleared" when some
observers are really disrupters and get out of hand. He should also order
an investigation to determine just who is funding these screamers and bring
that person to judgement for these actions. From all information coming to
me it seems that he is quite ineffectual and perhaps incompetent to be in
the
position placed. Or maybe he has been intimidated by those in opposition
to the nominee and therefor afraid to take positive action. In either case
he
should shape up or be replaced. He should also be more aggressive in
preventing the delaying tactics of the Democrat minority members on the
Committee.
One hopes that the voters will reject those up for re-election this
year
that have participated in the delay and slow down tactics after realizing
that
they really have no valid argument nor the votes to block his being
approved.
All in all the antics going on cast aspersion on the decorum one
expects to be carried out in "the most exclusive club on earth" the 100
member United States Senate. They are showing themselves to be no
better than spoiled, bratty, and mean mouthed children and therefor
unqualified for the seat they occupy. In my memory the Republicans, when
in the minority, most often have rolled over and given a Democrat President
just about whomever he wanted to nominate. As a result the Republic we
were given in 1787 has been substantially damaged to the loss of our
population and its well being.
END
Composed September 07, 2018
Robert W. McDowell, Jr. 841
Lynwood Lane
918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK
74011-8608
Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

VIEW: 18-37: Election 2018 Final Lap

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson)
Number 18-37
ELECTION 2018 FINAL LAP Week of
2018/09/10
Following the recent 'run-off' election on August 28, we now head
into the
final 'home stretch' and it was not 36 hours after the counts were announced
before
one of those "dark money" electronic commercials were showing up to bash one
of
the Gubanatorial finalists. According to several reports it was paid for by
one of the
same 'groups', with a misleading name, that bashed one Republican candidate
in the
primary, another in the run-off, and now the opponent on the Democrat
ticket. Talk
show, and a few media 'news?' personnel have expressed confusion over the
plan
of the sponsors.
The main thrust of these different commercials appears to have been,
and
continue, that the subject of the attack would do irreparable damage to the
State
of Oklahoma, if elected. This fact seems to me to point to the idea that
they may
believe these attacks will actually serve to benefit the subject, especially
since the
expressed by many of indignation at the style and content of the
presentation. The
point being, and certainly not confirmed, that they might generate a
sympathy vote
for the Democrat victim. There seems to me to be some validity to this idea,
since
the run-off attackee managed to come out on top. He immediately went public
and
claimed to have not ordered it and even initially not known who had, and to
his
credit the Democrat opponent has publicly and believably stated that 'I
believe him'.
That quick response might very well serve to his benefit. The statements of
the
group behind the attacks is the same one that had attacked him in the
primary and
run-off.
It would be my hope, and advice to Party officials, that they would
become
proactive and issue strong statements against these 'dark money' evildoers
and
warn the candidates that it would be appropriate for them to go public with
statements against the groups, or suffer rebuffs from the Party. Of course
the
higher up leaders of the Democrat party in Washington seem to strongly
approve
of these tactics to the point of using them also. In my opinion Party
officials, for
the most part seem intimidated by the rules and maybe are afraid to see just
how far can be gone towards reining in some of the wrongheaded conduct and
tactics.
In any event it is going to be a long, tiring existence for us
voters until the
November 6 'general election' is past and the final results published. We
will be
inundated with post cards (oversized and some actually nasty and untrue),
electronic and print commercials and various rallies and meetings to see the
candidates in action. In my own case, Emails go out, but do not arrive,
although
those coming in, as well as political ads, show up regularly. Somewhere
there is
a program that captures my outbound massages during every election season,
then a few days after the votes are cast just as suddenly all is normal
again.
It would be most nice if everyone would relax and accept that the
USA
was founded as a "Nation of Laws" and act in a civilized manner to each
other.
In two head-to-head political campaigns in which I was personally involved
as a
candidate, 1990 and 1996, there was none of this 'politics of personal
destruction'
or vicious lies, so far as is known. In 1996 the opponent, a two term
incumbent,
continued to be friendly throughout and afterwards. That is the way it
should be,
that we can be friends and civil to each other even if we have different
opinions
on the issues.
It should be noted that there are some in the 'campaign advisor'
business
who strongly believe in those negative tactics and they should be publicly
denounced. Also the candidates stooping to use them should be held
accountable
by being on the losing side. If that would happen regularly, perhaps things
would
turn around and campaigns become more dignified again. I want to know what
the
candidate stands for and intends to act if elected, not hear her/his lies
about the
opponent!! Of course, there are a few who would never be elected if they
told the
truth about their intentions.
It is my practice to vote against ANY candidate stooping to the
negative, lying
campaign tactics, or even an old time 'whisper campaign' of the same trash.
What
a candidate thinks or believes bad about the opponent is of no interest to
me, and it
shouldn't be to any right thinking and honest voter!!!
END
Composed August 30, 2018
Robert W. McDowell, Jr.
841 Lynwood Lane
918-451-1051 Broken Arrow
OK 74011-8608
Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com