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"I'm sure the (city) council will work with me on these issues," he said. "I campaigned on this, and this is something I intend to push."
Tired of the same old political shenanigans, the townsfolk are backing their new man.
"He doesn't have the baggage. He doesn't owe anybody anything," said cafe owner Gary Armstrong. "It's sort of a fresh start for Muskogee."
Best known as the subject of country legend Merle Haggard's 1969 hit "Okie from Muskogee," the unassuming city of 38,000 is considered the archetype of virtuous, small town America, a "place where even squares can have a ball."
And now, so can gamers.
Congratulations!
Last edited by Frenchman; 05-29-2008 at 08:48 AM..
And who says that b/c he's 19 and plays video games, he doesn't have the intelligence to do it???? Sounds like he's level headed and it's a small town so I doubt he'll ruin it. Good for him for actually doing something worthwhile to help his community.
With the choices we have, I may just have to vote for you
Thanks much! I'm thinking of creating bumper stickers for the cause.
This article really goes to show that the younger generation isn't as bad as it's been made out to be.
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