Mark Shannon wants to pistol whip the Mayor

[soonerguru]

I think the point that Mark Shannon's possibly drug-addled brain cannot comprehend is that OKC's revenue collection shortfall would have been even worse had we not passed the first and second MAPS. By investing in ourselves with MAPS III, we are building a foundation for better revenue collection in future years.

Sometimes, when things look bleak, it seems like we should all just batten down the hatches and hide. But this really isn't a good strategy.

We make do as we can to address the current shortfalls but we keep our plans for the future on track so when the economy improves, we reap the benefits. It may seem counterintuitive but it's actually a wise strategy.

OKC is going to be in so much better shape in a few years for doing this, particularly considering the fact that many other cities are going in the opposite direction.

Not to pick on Tulsa, but look at their situation compared to ours and consider the fact they haven't been investing in themselves like we have and you have your answer. Basically, Mark Shannon is advocating that we shift our strategy to the one Tulsa has been following that has led that city off the cliff. They just fired 155 police officers last week.

The irony of the police unions aligning with Shannon is so deliciously ridiculous.

[mugofbeer]

I think the point that Mark Shannon's possibly drug-addled brain cannot comprehend is that OKC's revenue collection shortfall would have been even worse had we not passed the first and second MAPS. By investing in ourselves with MAPS III, we are building a foundation for better revenue collection in future years.

Sometimes, when things look bleak, it seems like we should all just batten down the hatches and hide. But this really isn't a good strategy.

We make do as we can to address the current shortfalls but we keep our plans for the future on track so when the economy improves, we reap the benefits. It may seem counterintuitive but it's actually a wise strategy.

OKC is going to be in so much better shape in a few years for doing this, particularly considering the fact that many other cities are going in the opposite direction.

Not to pick on Tulsa, but look at their situation compared to ours and consider the fact they haven't been investing in themselves like we have and you have your answer. Basically, Mark Shannon is advocating that we shift our strategy to the one Tulsa has been following that has led that city off the cliff. They just fired 155 police officers last week.

The irony of the police unions aligning with Shannon is so deliciously ridiculous.

Someone made a post on another thread about Colorado Springs and their budget crisis. They are to the point of turning off 1/3 of their street lights and taking out trash cans in parks. Mowing will be stopped, police and fire services are drastically reduced. The article linked brought back memories of OKC back in the early 1990's but, I think, even worse. OKC is not IMMUNE to the recession but we are far better positioned than most major cities nationwide. We tick down a little on the economic chart but will start back up in a few months from a much higher level than most other cities.

[OkcMetal]

After telling listeners, we're broke. Obama is forcing us into welfare, its the end of our Economy...But lets spend $12.000+ per person, and go on an Alaskan cruise with me. We can plan the revolution..Wonder if the cruise line knows of the terrorist activities being planed onboard?

[oneforone]

After telling listeners, we're broke. Obama is forcing us into welfare, its the end of our Economy...But lets spend $12.000+ per person, and go on an Alaskan cruise with me. We can plan the revolution..Wonder if the cruise line knows of the terrorist activities being planed onboard?

The trip is no diffrent than any other group or organization rallying people together to go on a trip. I very seriously doubt politics will be even mentioned during the trip. Unlike most liberals most conservatives can put the politics on the shelf for a little while and just have fun.

I would not be the least bit suprised if some of Mark's liberal listeners attend.

[Uncle Slayton]

After telling listeners, we're broke. Obama is forcing us into welfare, its the end of our Economy...But lets spend $12.000+ per person, and go on an Alaskan cruise with me. We can plan the revolution..Wonder if the cruise line knows of the terrorist activities being planed onboard?

Terrorist activities? Really?

In the immortal words of Sergeant Hulka, "lighten up, Francis." You're gonna hurt your mainspring if you keep it wound that tightly.

It's fun to listen to Shannon rant during afternoon drive time. I dunno if he's dying, or if he's got some national audience aspirations. His 'shtick with Mick' gets old, because I could not possibly be less interested in the machinations of OKC politics, but other than that, it's a nice diversion while sitting in the I-35 southbound parking lot.

[soonerguru]

Unlike most liberals most conservatives can put the politics on the shelf for a little while and just have fun.

What dumb and assy thing to say. You probably don't know any of the fun liberals.

[ljbab728]

What dumb and assy thing to say. You probably don't know any of the fun liberals.

Agreed, soonerguru. I'm probably one of the most liberal guys you could ever meet but most people don't know that because politics is something I almost never bring up or discuss. It always ruins the mood at fun events. I seem to always run into conservatives who want to get into political discussions, however.

[OkcMetal]

Lighten up??? While Mark Shannon is calling for domestic terrorism?? While he is threatening OUR national guard with militia and gun violence?? Have you heard of his good buddy from the Oath keepers and fellow Oklahoma tea bagger, Charles Dyer?? Charles Dyer who was arrested for sexual abuse of an 8yr old, and search of his home, found a stolen rocket launcher and plans to attack our government?? Charles Dyer who calls himself a domestic terrorist, and Mark Shannon who stated " The things Timothy McVeigh did, are now rational??? Thats who entertains you?? Maybe you should change your name Uncle Slayton..to Uncle SATAN!!

[Uncle Slayton]

Maybe you should change your name Uncle Slayton..to Uncle SATAN!!

Damn it, my cover's blown...

Yeah, dude, you should let it go.

[OkcMetal]

I'll let it go when racism is a thing of the past..

[Uncle Slayton]

I'll let it go when racism is a thing of the past..

Oh for f'k's sake...can you make that into a .wav file with the Battle Hymn of the Republic playing in the background?

It's Mark Shannon, fgs. The guy who used to be paired with another morning drive time douche jockey self-styled as the Eggman.

He changes personas with every new job, it's just shtick.

[oneforone]

I'll let it go when racism is a thing of the past..

Racism is a two way street. As long as their are people in world who let racist comments rain on their parade their will always be racist people.

In the words of Ron White.... You cannot fix stupid. Racism falls into the stupid category. Racism is nothing more than immature idiots attacking the overly sensitive. Fortunately, racism is not the ugly creature it used to be back years ago.

Today if you have solid evidence that a business, employer or service provider treated you improperly based on your ethnicity you can take action against that person or group. You can call the media. You can take legal action against them. You can protest. You can tell everyone you know about your expeirence. In a nutshell, you can strain or kill their business.

These days employers, businesses and service providers know it just makes sense to treat people fairly. Not treating people fairly can kill your business. The person you turn away based on race or religion may become one of your best customers or employers.

Unfortunately, you are always going to have those bass ackwards induviduals who thrive on hatred for others. Then again that falls under the category of you do not have to like everybody and not everybody has to like you. It is not the end of the world if somebody dislikes/hates you without getting to know you. The way I see it, If someone wants to make a snap judgement about me that is their problem not mine. I am not going to waste my time trying to woo them or force them to like let alone respect me. People need to realize that not everybody is going to be your friend. There is nothing wrong with that. One of life's many little secrets is learning to choose your battles. Sometimes you have to let haters be haters. After all, it is their loss not yours.

[OkcMetal]

Hate speech should be outlawed. Its like pornography, you know it when you see it. or hear it! So 141, what you are saying is if you call me or my children, the "N word", or now the "R" word, I should blame myself for "being" a "N" word or the "R" word. and as for your point that businesses that treat people unfairly will suffer is out right B.S. Ktok radio and Mark Shannon are profiting off of Hate speech. Gun sells went up, right after we elected a Black President. Hate sells. racist are buying.

[Uncle Slayton]

Hate speech should be outlawed. Its like pornography, you know it when you see it. or hear it! Gun sells went up, right after we elected a Black President. Hate sells. racist are buying.

Words scare and intimidate you that badly, eh? How disproportionately must you react to a real threat?

Google "Chuchundra"...see if anything resonates.

While you're there, check out 'post hoc ergo propter hoc' with regards to your inane assertion about gun sales.

[Lurker34]

Should AM radio pundits be held accountable when riling up the masses and twisting the truth? Sure, there are those of us who can see it for what it really is, but some can't (i.e. - Mr. IRS airplane crasher) I feel conservative talk show hosts beat the drum calling for violent action against the establishment should be held accountable.

[OkcMetal]

Remember during the Not this maps vote. When Mark Shannon threatened to pistol whip the mayor, and burn his house down?? He also threatened to BURN DOWN THE TAX COMMISSION!! Hmmmm....

[Midtowner]

Should AM radio pundits be held accountable when riling up the masses and twisting the truth? Sure, there are those of us who can see it for what it really is, but some can't (i.e. - Mr. IRS airplane crasher) I feel conservative talk show hosts beat the drum calling for violent action against the establishment should be held accountable.

You blame the airplane attack on right win radio? What would you blame the Weather Underground on? The anti-war riots during the Republican Convention not so long ago? One person in 300 million snaps under possible mental illness coupled with a crippling tax debt and you want to penalize everyone?

First, you can't even directly connect the two. Second, what you propose is disproportionate on the scale of approximately 300,000,000:1.

What you're proposing there is scary indeed. You're advocating taking action against people for their political speech based upon your subjective interpretation thereof.

Tell me how that could possibly ever be a good idea?

[OkcMetal]

{A week after the election of the nation's first black president, gun buyers across the country are flocking to gun stores to stock up on assault rifles, handguns and ammunition.

Some say they are worried that the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama will attempt to re- impose the ban on assault weapons that expired in 2004. Others fear the loss of their right to own handguns. A few say they are preparing to protect themselves in the event of a race war.} Fox news reported same thing..so maybe you can believe it.

[Midtowner]

When "some" say, how many is that? And even then, all of those reasons are because they fear government intrusion, i.e., defensive purposes. And even then, if you want to get down to the disproportionality of the above proposal, let's say there are only ten-million tea partiers, or about .33% of the population. Would cracking down on First Amendment protected speech, even if it could be done, which it absolutely can't by in the least bit proportionate because one person who may or may not sympathize with the rank and file of that movement did something crazy?

Do you have any respect at all for the First Amendment? Or is the Constitution just some irrelevant piece of paper for you?

[OkcMetal]

I don't think your founding fathers wanted their words, mixed up with Mark Shannons hate and bile. The constitution, last I read it, did not have a section referring to killing our President, or our other elected officials. Free speech DOES have a limit!! Our Super Bowl was changed forever, because of "ONE" nipple!!!

[Midtowner]

You're just about as apoplectic and irrational as Mark Shannon ever was. What the founding fathers wanted (according to you) is irrelevant. People always speak about that group as if they were some monolithic entity which had uniform beliefs and values. They weren't all Christian, they weren't all Federalists, some of them wanted a Constitutional Monarchy, some didn't think the Bill of Rights was really necessary. They came from all walks of life and all backgrounds. Who are you to say what "they" would or would not want?

Picturing leaders of our nation in unflattering cartoons and satire is about as American as it gets and it's been going on since before the Revolutionary War.

If you don't like it, turn it off.

[Matt]

Our Super Bowl was changed forever, because of "ONE" nipple!!!

I'll say.

Super Bowl halftime shows in the six years before Janet Jackson:

1998: Boyz II Men,Smokey Robinson,Martha Reeves,The Temptations,Queen Latifah,Grambling State University Band

1999: Chaka Khan, Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Savion Glover

2000: Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton, 80-person choir, Edward James Olmos (narrator)

2001: Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Aerosmith, 'N Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Nelly

2002: U2

2003: Shania Twain, No Doubt, Sting

Halftime shows in the six years since:

2005: Paul McCartney

2006: The Rolling Stones

2007: Prince

2008: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

2009: Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band

2010: The Who

Janet Jackson's exposed teat was the best thing that ever happened to the Super Bowl halftime show.

[Lurker34]

"You blame the airplane attack on right win radio?"

No I blame mental illness, however when you have these mental thoughts, and someone like Mark Shannon says to "Burn down the tax commission" It just reafirms those mental thoughts.

Political speach is fine, but violence and the taking of innocent life is where your freedom ends. So your extending freedom of speech to cover "calls to voilence" and "hate speach"?

[OkcMetal]

Your founding fathers DID NOT COME FROM EVERY WALK OF LIFE. They were ALL rich White land owners. Who am I to say what they wanted?? An American Citizen, thats who. They wrote a little thing called the constitution to follow until our lifestyles made it necessary to amend. In the constitution it still does not give the right to assassinate political figures. Its funny you try to attack me by referring that I do not believe in the constituion, but than state that the founders were irrelevant?? Not a good argument. Matt I agree with you. The Nipple IS more powerful, than the gun. FLASH EM" SARA!! You'll get my vote then, You Betcha!!!

[Uncle Slayton]

Your founding fathers DID NOT COME FROM EVERY WALK OF LIFE. They were ALL rich White land owners. Who am I to say what they wanted?? An American Citizen, thats who. They wrote a little thing called the constitution to follow until our lifestyles made it necessary to amend. In the constitution it still does not give the right to assassinate political figures. Its funny you try to attack me by referring that I do not believe in the constituion, but than state that the founders were irrelevant?? Not a good argument. Matt I agree with you. The Nipple IS more powerful, than the gun. FLASH EM" SARA!! You'll get my vote then, You Betcha!!!

Jesus...Ron White was right. You can't fix...