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#31
Local & State Politics / Re: Paid Protestors
Last post by dbacksfan 2.0 - March 22, 2025, 12:03:45 PMQuote from: shavethewhales on May 20, 2020, 09:45:07 AMlol, the face may be where I draw the line. Now we are groveling at the feet of Elon.
I wouldn't doubt he would pay a visit to acknowledge the recognition and let us down easy. Probably just a rumor that he is visiting today though.
Now how can we shift this energy into attracting more likely corporate entities to Tulsa/OK?
https://www.tulsanow.org/forum/index.php?topic=21857.0
https://ktul.com/news/local/golden-driller-transformed-into-elon-musk
#32
Local & State Politics / Re: Paid Protestors
Last post by patric - March 22, 2025, 10:19:18 AMQuote from: swake on March 21, 2025, 02:49:21 PMThey glued on the quarter panels on a truck.
The Cybertruck is glued together in several places. https://www.tiktok.com/@car_cultureco/video/7398928427069246763?lang=en
#33
Local & State Politics / Re: Paid Protestors
Last post by swake - March 21, 2025, 02:49:21 PMThey glued on the quarter panels on a truck.
#34
Local & State Politics / Re: Paid Protestors
Last post by patric - March 21, 2025, 02:14:02 PMQuote from: dbacksfan 2.0 on March 21, 2025, 10:16:26 AMPoor little butt hurt neoliberals who just five years ago would have kissed Musk's feet to get a Tesla plant in Oklahoma.
From just five years ago:
Quote from: tulsabug on November 09, 2020, 05:50:32 PMMusk was declaring Covid to be a hoax so he could open up his Cali plant despite health department objections, worker safety be damned. He's still riding on the denier train at full speed because he's an a$$ who can't be wrong about anything (sound familiar?).
I'd just rather see 50 smaller companies who had 20 employees each that sold widgets to multiple companies than one company have 1000 employees to sell one widget to a limited audience. Tulsa needs to not forget the oil crash of the early 80's and keep diversification at the forefront instead of going all in with a company that has $16 billion in debt.
Quote from: shavethewhales on October 14, 2022, 04:16:25 PMJust another in a long line of events that show what a asshat musk is. I'm glad we didn't get any kind of tesla facility now. Who know what the future of his companies look like when he alienates everyone and becomes another mypillow like COE that survives on a cult base.
Quote from: patric on April 24, 2024, 09:52:11 AMTesla's wounds are self-inflicted.
https://jalopnik.com/tesla-learns-hard-lesson-go-anti-woke-go-broke-1851429030
#35
Other Tulsa Discussion / Re: Another Police Helicopter
Last post by dbacksfan 2.0 - March 21, 2025, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: whoatown on March 02, 2025, 09:07:23 PMhttps://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tpd-breaks-ground-on-new-police-heliport
A new heliport to boot
Well when you consider the building they are using at the old Tulsa North Airport for offices was build sometime in the late 50's early 60's and the hanger is a corrugated metal building from the early 90's that might hous two helicopters they definitely need a new location.
They really had three options, build it at TIA, Riverside, or their own location. Putting at the academy has the advantages of not being in the middle of landing and take off operations.
#36
Local & State Politics / Re: Paid Protestors
Last post by dbacksfan 2.0 - March 21, 2025, 10:16:26 AMPoor little butt hurt neoliberals who just five years ago would have kissed Musk's feet to get a Tesla plant in Oklahoma.
#37
Local & State Politics / Paid Protestors
Last post by patric - March 20, 2025, 06:30:36 PMTulsa man offers to pay Tesla counterprotestors
In a reversal of a Republican talking point, a Tulsa man says he's planning to pay $50 to people willing to oppose a group of protestors who've been regularly picketing a Tesla car dealership in Tulsa.
Steven Vining, 45, loves the cybertruck he ordered three years ago and picked up in January. These days, though, he says the electric vehicle is attracting the wrong type of attention.
After an elderly woman "flipped him off" and hit his car with her bag of groceries in a Reasor's parking lot, Vining said he'd had enough and wanted to show support for Tesla owner Elon Musk. He attached "Make America Great Again" and "Fueled by liberal tears" stickers to his car, which he says was maybe not the best idea.
Vining, who is a real estate investor by trade, says he's received hundreds of message from interested people and he plans to pay the first 40 who responded, as advertised. Multiple sign companies are offering to print signs for him, he reports.
Vining's deal is a little ironic in light of recent GOP talking points. Top Republicans have advised lawmakers to avoid in-person town halls due to "paid protestors" flooding the venues to express anger at Trump and Musk.
https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-regional/2025-03-20/tulsa-man-offers-to-pay-tesla-counterprotestors
In a reversal of a Republican talking point, a Tulsa man says he's planning to pay $50 to people willing to oppose a group of protestors who've been regularly picketing a Tesla car dealership in Tulsa.
Steven Vining, 45, loves the cybertruck he ordered three years ago and picked up in January. These days, though, he says the electric vehicle is attracting the wrong type of attention.
After an elderly woman "flipped him off" and hit his car with her bag of groceries in a Reasor's parking lot, Vining said he'd had enough and wanted to show support for Tesla owner Elon Musk. He attached "Make America Great Again" and "Fueled by liberal tears" stickers to his car, which he says was maybe not the best idea.
Vining, who is a real estate investor by trade, says he's received hundreds of message from interested people and he plans to pay the first 40 who responded, as advertised. Multiple sign companies are offering to print signs for him, he reports.
Vining's deal is a little ironic in light of recent GOP talking points. Top Republicans have advised lawmakers to avoid in-person town halls due to "paid protestors" flooding the venues to express anger at Trump and Musk.
https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-regional/2025-03-20/tulsa-man-offers-to-pay-tesla-counterprotestors
#38
Development & New Businesses / Re: $173MM Veterans Administra...
Last post by BKDotCom - March 19, 2025, 03:47:43 PMQuote from: Red Arrow on March 14, 2025, 11:36:58 AMA lot of things are happening that may or may not actually be legal.
If laws are selectively enforced, does "legality" even matter?
#39
National & International Politics / Re: Hey MarkWayne...
Last post by patric - March 17, 2025, 05:52:30 PMRecently, Sen. Markwayne Mullin told CNN that Americans are willing to suffer higher prices due to tariffs to support President Donald Trump's policies.
"I think our constituents are going to do what it takes to get America back on track. We're tired of countries taking advantage of us. Now, does it hurt our homes? Does it hurt our finances? Does it hurt our communities? Yes. But we understand that we need to get America back on track."
A Tulsa World Facebook post with that quote was shared more than 500 times with more than 2,500 comments, most not favorable. The overall sentiment indicates that Mullin is out of touch with the challenges Oklahomans are facing.
Here are some examples from accounts registered to Oklahoma residents:
• "As someone who works with businesses, different levels of government, and hospital systems .... this is the first time in my career that I have experienced each segment very nervous. No one is wanting to spend money. It's not a great sign for the economy. America is very nervous. This is modern day 'Let them eat cake' talk."
• "Easy for a millionaire to say."
• "It's going to get a lot harder to feed your family and take care of yourself and you have him to thank."
• "We can 'get back on track' without hurting homes, finances, communities."
• "He should have added: 'And when I say it will hurt us, I mean it will hurt you. As for me and my millionaire- and billionaire-buddies, we'll be fine.'"
• "Better start listening to people in Oklahoma, not (Elon) Musk."
Mullin has been a Trump loyalist for many years, starting when he was a congressman. He is often credited by fellow Republicans for being the go-between for Congress and the president.
That closeness could benefit the state, but it could narrow his perspective when assessing the president's policies.
When prices rose under President Joe Biden, the Republicans — Mullin loudest of all — were quick to pounce upon the evils of inflation. Now that Trump's policies may be causing prices to jump even further, GOP leaders — including Trump — downplay it, saying it's a necessary "transition period."
What isn't clear is the end goal or how far the administration is willing to increase prices.
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are predicted to add an average of $1,000 per household in the cost of goods. Business owners will pay more for inventory, passing those costs to consumers. Some companies may find international markets going to other countries, causing them to lose revenue.
For Americans on the razor's edge of poverty or profitability, this is more than a little hurt or transition.
Oklahoma ranks as the sixth poorest state in the U.S. Nearly all outcomes fair bad, from health to education. Many of our residents cannot hold on for long in a tariff war fought by millionaires. We encourage Mullin to listen to Oklahomans with a different experience with these policies.
https://tulsaworld.com/opinion/editorial/article_42e4ec9e-fead-11ef-a28a-bf68fb767af6.html
"I think our constituents are going to do what it takes to get America back on track. We're tired of countries taking advantage of us. Now, does it hurt our homes? Does it hurt our finances? Does it hurt our communities? Yes. But we understand that we need to get America back on track."
A Tulsa World Facebook post with that quote was shared more than 500 times with more than 2,500 comments, most not favorable. The overall sentiment indicates that Mullin is out of touch with the challenges Oklahomans are facing.
Here are some examples from accounts registered to Oklahoma residents:
• "As someone who works with businesses, different levels of government, and hospital systems .... this is the first time in my career that I have experienced each segment very nervous. No one is wanting to spend money. It's not a great sign for the economy. America is very nervous. This is modern day 'Let them eat cake' talk."
• "Easy for a millionaire to say."
• "It's going to get a lot harder to feed your family and take care of yourself and you have him to thank."
• "We can 'get back on track' without hurting homes, finances, communities."
• "He should have added: 'And when I say it will hurt us, I mean it will hurt you. As for me and my millionaire- and billionaire-buddies, we'll be fine.'"
• "Better start listening to people in Oklahoma, not (Elon) Musk."
Mullin has been a Trump loyalist for many years, starting when he was a congressman. He is often credited by fellow Republicans for being the go-between for Congress and the president.
That closeness could benefit the state, but it could narrow his perspective when assessing the president's policies.
When prices rose under President Joe Biden, the Republicans — Mullin loudest of all — were quick to pounce upon the evils of inflation. Now that Trump's policies may be causing prices to jump even further, GOP leaders — including Trump — downplay it, saying it's a necessary "transition period."
What isn't clear is the end goal or how far the administration is willing to increase prices.
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are predicted to add an average of $1,000 per household in the cost of goods. Business owners will pay more for inventory, passing those costs to consumers. Some companies may find international markets going to other countries, causing them to lose revenue.
For Americans on the razor's edge of poverty or profitability, this is more than a little hurt or transition.
Oklahoma ranks as the sixth poorest state in the U.S. Nearly all outcomes fair bad, from health to education. Many of our residents cannot hold on for long in a tariff war fought by millionaires. We encourage Mullin to listen to Oklahomans with a different experience with these policies.
https://tulsaworld.com/opinion/editorial/article_42e4ec9e-fead-11ef-a28a-bf68fb767af6.html
#40
Other Tulsa Discussion / Re: Another Police Helicopter
Last post by whoatown - March 15, 2025, 02:53:14 PMI heard something going over.
I checked flight program online.
Ah, it was broadcasting ads-b.
I checked flight program online.
Ah, it was broadcasting ads-b.