Stan Geiger

KOTV and Grade-A Bullshit

So TCC's tax hike proposal went down to defeat, and it took political-educational complex damage control less than 24 hours to engage. KOTV ran a story tonight telling us all what a mistake we made, and how poor folks are going to suffer, and how the freakin' world is going to come to an end.

I would expect better from the top-rated newscast in the market.

KOTV reported yesterday's election marked the first time in TCC's history that voters have turned down a request for more money. One time in 38 years, and we're all doomed. Please.

Maybe KOTV needs a little guidance. I'll try to oblige.

KOTV, if you would like a TCC topic to discuss on the evening newscast, tell me how much President McKeon is getting paid. The Tulsa World, of all sources, reported McKeon's predecessor and mentor, Dean VanTrease, was pulling down an annual pay package worth a quarter of a million bucks 5 years ago. Tell me how much taxpayer money VanTrease's bitch is putting in his pocket today.

I'll go just a hair further, for now, though I won't get into detail. I'm just going to throw out a name, and anybody that wants to offer an anonymous comment may feel free to do so. The name is Cindy Hess.

I kind of figured this war, this battle at least, was over. But since KOTV reported TCC is planning to bring the measure up again in a few months, I reckon it ain't. That's cool. I've got a round or two left in my clip.

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