Governor Stitt’s appointments reflect a pattern favoring personal connections over public representation, with many appointees linked to his campaign or prior collaborations. This shift raises concerns about transparency and accountability in government, as qualified individuals from the general public seem overlooked. Many appointments lack clear job descriptions, further obscuring intent.
On March 19th, an interview with Oklahoma’s State Auditor, Cindy Byrd, explored her extensive experience and the recent audit of Tulsa Public Schools. Cindy emphasized the challenges of agency transparency and accountability in Oklahoma, urging citizens to engage in the process to improve management of taxpayer dollars and hold officials accountable.
The Oklahoma state budget includes substantial taxpayer-funded subsidies to wealthy corporations like Paycom and Love’s, despite their billionaire status and lack of top employment rankings. Critics argue this redistribution of taxpayer dollars enriches private interests rather than reflecting a commitment to public service, questioning transparency in government grant processes and fiscal responsibility.
Governor Stitt’s social media post about shooting a bobcat on his property sparked a ROPE post about how it distracted from real and pressing state issues. ROPE critiqued the Governor’s choice to divert attention away from serious concerns like DHS investigations and rising tolls, emphasizing the need for accountability by posting a hunting pic.
Dr. Becky Pellam shared her challenging teaching experiences in Oklahoma, highlighting bullying from colleagues and unethical practices in schools. After leaving Guymon Public Schools, she faced similar issues at DOVE Virtual Academy. She emphasized the need for genuine education reform in Oklahoma, criticizing a system that conditions rather than educates students.
Wednesday, August 28th, Michael and I talked to Brian Shellem (who’s name I KEEP mispelling and changing the second “e”… Continue Reading
Being a conservative is often a lonely position. Asking people to take responsibility for THEMSELVES to prevent government intervention is… Continue Reading