# Oklahoma puts the "God" back in "God damn it, this sucks!" **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 27, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416 "2024-06-27T21:48:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/141 "2024-10-09T13:51:39Z")
Not really. There were a lot of old-school Democrats (especially but not exclusively in the South) whose policy positions were pretty much indistinguishable from those of the GOP, but who remained Dems in name because they were enmeshed in the party power structure. They - and their core voting base - became increasingly out of step with the Democratic Party in the 70s. Most of the last remnants switched during the early Reagan era (see Frank Rizzo in Philadelphia for a notable example). ---
**Author:** ![Ynnad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/4491bb/32.png) [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/142 "2024-10-09T14:21:57Z")
Nonetheless, it was the election of the Republican governor Rockefeller in 1966, who ran against staunch segregationist Democrats, that led to the state government supporting desegregation of the schools in Arkansas. ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/143 "2024-10-09T14:27:58Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > “Immediate and strict compliance is expected,” the memo noted. It’s the new interpretation of, “Freedom of Religion”. 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![Chisquirrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@Chisquirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chisquirrel)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/144 "2024-10-09T16:58:37Z")
If only there was a concept for this, where Republicans had a plan of some sort to convince certain shitty people in former Confederate states who were still mad about the Civil War and Civil Rights movement to join their party in order to play grievance politics for the next fifty-plus years. It could be named by the region it predominately affected, like the Racist Realignment or the Terrorist Tactic (I had to shoehorn in the alliteration somehow). ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/145 "2024-10-09T21:49:52Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > Most of the last remnants switched during the early Reagan era (see Frank Rizzo in Philadelphia for a notable example). Rick “Can’t remember the Department of Energy” Perry didn’t even switch until 1989. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/146 "2024-10-12T01:09:48Z")
The Trump-endorsed “God Bless the USA Bible” is printed in China. I’m sure Trump laments the fact that Russia couldn’t do it. ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/147 "2024-10-12T11:30:47Z")
Got to spread the wealth (literally, in this case). My dad was a small town lawyer in a town with \<1,000 people and three grocery stores (yes, this was a long time ago (1960s and 1970s)). Mom always shopped all three. ---
**Author:** ![alphaboi867](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alphaboi867/32/3898_2.png) [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2024, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/148 "2024-10-13T00:29:32Z")
If I had to read a Bible version to my classmates I would’ve picked Ezekiel 23:20. 😉 🐎 ---
**Author:** ![SailorHG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@SailorHG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SailorHG)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/149 "2024-10-13T18:46:04Z")
I’d read [Jeremiah 8:21](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%208%3A21&version=KJV) and say it proves God is black, so that means we need to treat his people better! (Then wait and watch the teacher’s head explode! 🤯) ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Greenjeans](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.greenjeans/32/551_2.png) [@Mr.Greenjeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Greenjeans)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2024, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/150 "2024-10-14T11:58:30Z")
People are saying that Jeremiah was a bullfrog. ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/151 "2024-10-14T17:20:48Z")
I can confirm. He was a good friend of mine. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/152 "2024-10-14T19:43:07Z")
And he made some mighty fine wine. I think Jesus gave him his personal recipe. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/153 "2024-10-15T16:18:03Z")
He _made_ it? I always knew he _had_ it, but I assumed he bought it at Trader Joe’s or Costco. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/154 "2024-11-18T16:42:50Z")
Quoth Oklahoma: “Hold my beer:” > **[At least 7 Oklahoma superintendents are refusing to show Ryan Walters' video...](https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/11/15/ryan-walters-oklahoma-religious-video-order-trump-bibles/76338979007/)** > > Leaders of seven large school districts say they won't show a video in which state Superintendent Ryan Walters talks about a new office in his agency. > At least seven large Oklahoma school districts said Friday they have no intention of showing a video of state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters discussing his state agency’s new Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism, despite Walters saying doing so was required. I just saw Walters interviewed on CNN. My understanding of Christianity doesn’t support being a rank asshole like this guy. Actually, my understanding of the teachings of Jesus don’t support _anything_ that today’s version of Christianity represents. Kind regards, Nascent Theo Cracy ETA: “I think in many ways religion and nationalism are the two scourges of humanity.”" –Deepak Chopra Patriots are like Christians: the easiest thing in the world is to call yourself one or the other, or fly the flag, or wear a crucifix. That’s it. After that, you’re done. You don’t even have to DO anything at all. Just wear the label or the jewelry. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/155 "2024-11-19T22:23:36Z")
Preach it! ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/156 "2024-11-19T22:54:28Z")
> [@DavidNRockies](#): > > or wear a crucifix. Cross. People who wear a crucifix are likely Papists, and therefore suspect. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/157 "2024-11-20T02:57:58Z")
> [@DavidNRockies](#): > > Patriots are like Christians: the easiest thing in the world is to call yourself one or the other, or fly the flag, or wear a crucifix. > > That’s it. After that, you’re done. You don’t even have to DO anything at all. Just wear the label or the jewelry. I can’t find it now, but a couple of years ago, I made a lengthy post about what I called (IIRC) “convenience patriotism”. That phenomenon is what you’re talking about here. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/158 "2024-11-20T03:02:48Z")
A/k/a summer soldiers, sunshine patriots? ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/159 "2024-11-20T03:05:56Z")
I believe the triggering point for that post way back when was about those individuals who demanded football players perform a certain ritual to the demanders’ satisfaction or be “sent to Coventy” (fired, never hired for any job, etc.). ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416/160 "2024-11-20T03:11:46Z")
Let’s see someone demand that Oklahoma schoolchildren say “Allahu akbar”, voluntarily of course (snark) and see what happens. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-puts-the-god-back-in-god-damn-it-this-sucks/1003416.md?page=9)