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Time to vet John Olson

Started by GG, June 28, 2012, 09:30:17 PM

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GG

http://olsonforoklahoma.com/home/

Anybody have the inside scoop on this guy?   

He seems reasonable on his website.   His stance on climate change is the only thing I might quibble with but it is not extreme. 

He must be Catholic or horny, he has six kids.  In this day and age that is unusual.   (Disclosure, I'm the oldest of six kids.  My family was not Catholic, my dad was horny).
Trust but verify

Conan71

A guy I used to run around with a little was one of 11 kids.  I asked if his family was Catholic. As deadpan as possible:

"No my dad just liked to F@#K!"

"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

Teatownclown

Thanks for posting.

I did not see any mention of religion .... but he does mention a willingness to make government work.

Makes me inclined to give him serious consideration.

"We must also push for significant tax reform in this country."

AquaMan

The guy walked up to me at Mayfest, introduced himself to us and told me he was running for office. He didn't know if I was Democrat, conservative, Tea Party or what. I am always impressed with candidates who do that sort of thing with ease and confidence. I liked what he said as well though I warned him that district seems to cannibalize decent people using indecent means. He said, "I'm ready. Bring it on." His priorities are education and jobs. He especially seemed concerned that education funding has slipped in this state.

Soon his wife and one of his sons appeared and we had a nice conversation about his background and what he wants to do in Washington. It may be a blended family but I got the feeling they just enjoy family. He was a drill instructor and now has a business that utilizes that background.

Clean, decent, well spoken, confidant, military background, married with family, small businessman and resides in South Tulsa. If we let these kind of candidates get bypassed because they carry the Democrat label then we deserve mediocrity like Sullivan gave us.
onward...through the fog

Conan71

Quote from: AquaMan on June 29, 2012, 06:51:35 AM
The guy walked up to me at Mayfest, introduced himself to us and told me he was running for office. He didn't know if I was Democrat, conservative, Tea Party or what. I am always impressed with candidates who do that sort of thing with ease and confidence. I liked what he said as well though I warned him that district seems to cannibalize decent people using indecent means. He said, "I'm ready. Bring it on." His priorities are education and jobs. He especially seemed concerned that education funding has slipped in this state.

Soon his wife and one of his sons appeared and we had a nice conversation about his background and what he wants to do in Washington. It may be a blended family but I got the feeling they just enjoy family. He was a drill instructor and now has a business that utilizes that background.

Clean, decent, well spoken, confidant, military background, married with family, small businessman and resides in South Tulsa. If we let these kind of candidates get bypassed because they carry the Democrat label then we deserve mediocrity like Sullivan gave us.

With the possible exception of Mike Synar, I think the Democrats who have represented Oklahoma in DC have been pretty moderate.  When his name was first brought up on this forum, I had to look hard on his website to figure out which party he belongs to.  I still haven't decided as I should take that as a slight deception since the Tulsa area is solidly (R) or if he simply isn't a partisan, so wearing the (D) on his sleeve seems unnecessary.  I've always voted for the best candidate and have no problem voting for the (D) (R) or unaffiliated who I think will do a great job.
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

AquaMan

It seems more important these days to brand yourself a conservative first, and party in smaller type. I'm sure he faces the same dilemma any over 40 applicant for a job position has to face. If you put your job dates on the resume they toss it because your first job was before the job screener was even born. If you leave the dates off they know you're hiding your age.
onward...through the fog

RecycleMichael

Olson is Army reserve and Bridenstine is Navy reserve.

Army vs. Navy
Power is nothing till you use it.

RecycleMichael

Olson seems pretty impressive.

15 years in the reserve including tours in Korea and Afghanistan, had time to get a degree from NSU, a master's and law degrees from University of Tulsa and have six kids and he is just 34 years old.

I see he is in the Bixby parade this weekend. I might try to go to meet him.
Power is nothing till you use it.

guido911

I guess Olson drew the short straw for the dems this go-around... ;D

Did anyone see his views on capital punishment or abortion in his bio? I saw the "government between the doctor and the woman" meme so I assume he is an abortion rights guy. He is just not specific on what he would do if elected. Compare Bridenstine's website with this guy's site to see what I am getting at.
Someone get Hoss a pacifier.

guido911

Quote from: RecycleMichael on June 29, 2012, 09:30:46 AM


I see he is in the Bixby parade this weekend. I might try to go to meet him.

We have rules in this town...
Someone get Hoss a pacifier.

Townsend

Quote from: guido911 on June 29, 2012, 09:42:34 AM
He is just not specific on what he would do if elected. Compare Bridenstine's website with this guy's site to see what I am getting at.

So he decided to not promise things he can't deliver on his website and Bridenstine posted things he can't on his?

guido911

Quote from: Townsend on June 29, 2012, 09:53:13 AM
So he decided to not promise things he can't deliver on his website and Bridenstine posted things he can't on his?

Lobbed that one in a bit. I didn't realize voting for a guy who shares your views and does what you want him to do was a bad thing. I thought that was what a "representative" was supposed to do.

Now Olson, what about his website screams "Now he stands for what I do!"
Someone get Hoss a pacifier.

Townsend

Quote from: guido911 on June 29, 2012, 10:01:37 AM
Lobbed that one in a bit. I didn't realize voting for a guy who shares your views and does what you want him to do was a bad thing. I thought that was what a "representative" was supposed to do.

Now Olson, what about his website screams "Now he stands for what I do!"

"I'll do this if elected" is a far site off what they can do when elected.

Look at all the young guns elected a couple of years ago.  They fell right in line with the status quo once they found out where the money was coming from.

I think the only ones staying in line with their "promises" are the religious ones.  They said they'd shove that crap down throats and by God, they're shoving.

guido911

Quote from: Townsend on June 29, 2012, 10:08:20 AM
"I'll do this if elected" is a far site off what they can do when elected.

Look at all the young guns elected a couple of years ago.  They fell right in line with the status quo once they found out where the money was coming from.

I think the only ones staying in line with their "promises" are the religious ones.  They said they'd shove that crap down throats and by God, they're shoving.

So you find that not knowing what a candidate will do (even if he fails) if elected is preferable? Wow.

I thought of these old MadTV bits while responding to you:





Someone get Hoss a pacifier.

Townsend

Quote from: guido911 on June 29, 2012, 10:17:13 AM
So you find that not knowing what a candidate will do (even if he fails) if elected is preferable? Wow.


Nah, I just accepted that political promises are just that.

They can't "fail" if they never attempt.