Oklahoma Declares Sovereignty

2nd Session of the 51st Legislature (2008) ^ | Key, Dorman, Johnson (Dennis) and Reynolds of the House

[mirkwood]

So did they?

[SaveTheChief]

I like it, but since when has the federal government cared about the Constitution?

[Keith in Iowa]

Looks great on paper, but of what practical use is this?

[Crazieman]

holy cow

popcorn

[Army Air Corps]

As state reclaiming its power...interesting...

[Army Air Corps]

As = A

[eyedigress]

There goes their Click It or Ticket money.

[DariusBane]

Practical use? Oklahoma will have to do without it’s portion of Gubmnt cheese until such time as it knuckles under as it will.

But, BOOMER SOONER!

[EternalVigilance]

I like it.

[ConorMacNessa]

Of course, the original thirteen were sovereign states who ceded power to the Federal Government at the inception of the Republic, but Oklahoma derives its status from an act of the Federal Government authorized by the Constitution. From where does their sovereignty derive?

[ken21]

propellors will start falling off of their airplanes again.

[Non-Sequitur]

Where’s Billy Sherman and his army when you need them.

[Know et al]

Where is Abe Lincoln when you need him? /sarc

[Tax-chick]

Has this passed both houses and been signed by the (urk) Governor?

[rockinqsranch]

The timing of this makes me wonder if Oklahoma is preparing for something they anticipate the Federal Government is going to do under Dem leadership that they think requires this declaration. It seems more an affirmation of an existing clause. Damned if I know what it’s all about, but seems precautionary to me.

[Lurkus Maximus]

About Time! Power to the states. Oklahoma is A-OK in my book. Let’s hope other states follow suit and knock some common sense into the feds.

[PushinTin]

I believe the idea here is you don't send them any taxes in the first place.

[Swordmaker]

I don’t think that the governor has to sign a resolution.

[AmericaUnited]

They might want to consult with South Carolina first and see how that worked out...