Obama's Imperial Decree: Target Oklahoma

Tenth Amendment Center ^ | 08-06-09 | Bryce Shonka

[sovereignty2]

Remember the good old days, when one only had to watch out for the Federal Government’s twisted interpretation of the commerce clause to justify tyranny?

Well those days seem to be long gone. The Obama Administration has been employing an old tactic lately – what some might call an imperial threat – and they’re not doing it overseas, either.

The state of Oklahoma is now the target of a direct challenge from US Attorney General Eric Holder, who is using the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as justification to violate Oklahoma’s sovereignty as affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the US Constitution.

In a letter written to the State Attorney General in April, the Federal government used aggressive language, bringing up the possibility of withholding Federal funds appropriated for Oklahoma. The reason? A proposed amendment to the State Constitution, which requires voter approval, that would make English the official language of the State.

“What it indicates is the Federal Government’s contempt for the states, in this case Oklahoma, and for the idea of federal — as opposed to national — government. AG Holder believes that Oklahoma is an administrative subdivision of the USA, and that it is perfectly right for him to coerce Oklahomans to do his will. Who cares whether he has ever been to Oklahoma, met an Oklahoman, or thought about Oklahoma?” said Kevin Gutzman, an American historian and bestselling author.

DESTROYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Both of these letters, particularly this letter to the Attorney General of Oklahoma, are very officious,” observed Rob Natelson, professor of law at the University of Montana. “It reminds one eerily of the kinds of communications that started to come out from the Emperor to the local cities of the Roman Empire, beginning the course of the ultimate destruction of local government.”

[houeto]

Sheesh, lemme tell you about highway construction! Never, EVER go to Houston or Dallas unless you have been kidnapped by Islamic Fundamentalists and their holding one of those long curvy knives to your throat.

I am from Houston. I went to Boston. It was worse. Much worse.

[YankeeinOkieville]

Been waiting for ZERO to attack Oklahoma since we had every county go for McCain. Everywhere I go is a “Bring it on” mentality toward the DOJ Holder and ZERO.

Speaking for myself, it was a vote not so much for McCain as it was a vote against Obama... and that means against the content of his character not the color of his skin. Of course, when Governor Palin was tapped to Veep, I was happy to cast my ballot for the Republican ticket.

[ForGod'sSake]

I went to Boston.

My sympathies.

It was worse. Much worse.

Any idea what that's about. Incompetence on parade in Boston??? It's not like Boston/Essex County is setting any growth records, basically flat -- unlike most of Texas, including the metro areas which are seeing growth rates roughly TWICE the national average. Texas doesn't have a choice but to expand transportation infrastructure so if you were to hazard a guess, what's Boston's excuse?

[oursacredhonor]

BTTT

[o_zarkman44]

Civil society of America is coming under attack. We disagree with our politicians and they call us astroturf, and unAmerican, and NAZIS. They threaten us with facist dictates from subordinate, unelected officials. And they think we are going to crumble under the threat of fascism?

HELL NO! WE ARE STRONGER THAN THAT! Oklahoma can count on many friends in Missouri and Kansas, and Texas, to back them up. Make the vote happen on ENGLISH ONLY and advance the knight and bishop to center board.

[ichabod1]

Don’t forget to get someone honest in the SoS spot.

[PhiKapMom]

Our Secretary of State is appointed BUT in Oklahoma the Secretary of the State Election Board is our election official. The great news is that in 2008 we took over the OK Senate for the first time in history, kept the house, and got to appoint the head of the Election Board for the first time in state history. We have a DemocRAT Gov who is term limited in 2010 but we have a Republican head of the Election Board that Henry has ZERO say in how he rules.

[boxlunch]

See this, this is great:

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Only 34% of Oklahomans voted for ZERO and if we had a vote today, he would be lucky to get 20% here. Take on Oklahoma and their voters — go right ahead and help us throw out the lone Democrat in our delegation. All I know is that since we passed the tough Immigration Laws, the number of illegals has dropped noticeably. In fact, you can now go in an emergency room and be seen almost immediately! No more waiting behind illegals.