Quote Originally Posted by dankrutka View Post
I’m not disagreeing with any of that, but just pointing out that it has to be done in partnership with tribal nations. That’s why I’m not questioning which restaurant options the Chickasaw Nation has in Okana. That’s where this discussion started.
I think Hot Rod is talking OKC in general not just Okana and I think he's talking beyond just restaurants.

I agree with him. Like I said, I had that same thought on here (I think?) about 15-20 years ago. But was told that it would perpetuate the country bumpkin stigma. I remember that I brought up how Texas and Dallas played up their cowboy image but could also still be cosmopolitan. I think OKC could do the same. Why would anyone travel to or stay a night in OKC just to shop at the same stores as at home and eat in the same chains? We should embrace what makes us unique.